POPE ARMY AIRFIELD, North Carolina, April 23 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Mobility Command issued the following news: By Staff Sgt. Solomon Cook, 43rd Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs In the early morning hours as the sun crests the horizon, a mixture of cadences can be heard across Pope Army Airfield. The cadences not delivered from active duty personnel, but cadets from seven Air Force Reserve Officer' Training Corp (ROTC) detachments as they took part in a multi-detachment exercise April 12-1  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) issued the following news release: Amtrak is excited to announce renovations at the Durham Station are now complete. The $1.5 million project to improve the station is part of the ongoing and companywide commitment at Amtrak to ensure a safe, efficient, and comfortable travel experience for customers. The Amtrak Carolinian and Piedmont provide daily service to the station at 601 W. Main Street. The services are sponso  more

DENVER, Colorado, April 23 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: The House passed legislation today to help fund housing and nutrition services for those on Medicaid. This cost-neutral plan would lay the groundwork for redirecting federal Medicaid funds to help Colorado families access nutritious food options and secure housing. "With this bill, we're one step closer to securing additional federal funds to help with rental assistance, pantry stock  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 23 -- The U.S. Navy's Office of Naval Research issued the following news release: By Rebecca Ward Student engineering teams from Princeton, Washington College and the University of Alabama have won first place in their respective events at the "Promoting Electric Propulsion" (PEP) boat races, sponsored by the Office of Naval Research (ONR) and the American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE). In just six years, this electric boat-building competition has grown from a   more

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, North Carolina, April 23 -- The U.S. Naval Air Systems Command issued the following news release: The Office of the Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) recently recognized Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) for its continued commitment to environmental stewardship, awarding the command the 2024 Secretary of the Navy Environmental Award for Sustainability in the Industrial Installation category. SECNAV Environmental Awards recognize installations, teams and ind  more

GREENVILLE, Kentucky, April 23 -- The Tennessee Military Department issued the following news release: A Maryville native and Soldier with the Tennessee National Guard, Spc. Noah Green, has been named Region III's Best Warrior following a competition held from April 14-19, in Kentucky. Green competed against nine other Guardsmen, representing the best from Region III's states and territories. These Soldiers represented Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Car  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, April 23 -- North Carolina State Treasurer Dale R. Folwell issued the following news release: State Treasurer Dale R. Folwell, CPA, and the State Health Plan (Plan) have issued a Request for Information (RFI) asking the public for help in lowering the cost of GLP-1 drugs for treating obesity. In January, the State Health Plan Board of Trustees (Board) voted to end coverage of popular GLP-1 drugs like Wegovy and Saxenda for the purpose of weight loss starting on April 1,  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, April 23 -- Gov. Roy Cooper, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced that EnergizeNC, North Carolina's Solar for All coalition, has been selected by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for $156 million in funding through the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF) grant program. This funding will help households across the state utilize the benefits of low-cost, reliable solar energy, particularly in  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, April 23 -- Gov. Roy Cooper, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: Today, Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (NCDNCR) Secretary Reid Wilson celebrated Earth Day by visiting the Blue Ridge Parkway in Buncombe County. They were joined by the National Park Service and state conservation leaders. "The Blue Ridge Parkway is one of our state's most prominent places to experience our natural bea  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, April 23 -- Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: In a significant step towards honoring the courageous acts of North Carolina's bravest citizens, the office of the Lieutenant Governor is proud to announce the launch of the North Carolina Medal of Valor webpage on the official Lt. Governor's website. The North Carolina Medal of Valor, established to recognize acts of extraordinary heroism and sacrifice by our first responders, ser  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 (TNSres) -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Office of Communications issued the following feature story: * * * Commercial fishermen are helping tackle marine pollution, one balloon at a time. * * * It's hard to live near or visit our beautiful ocean without coming across marine debris. Trash is leftover by beachgoers and coastal communities; garbage is carried across the ocean from distant shores; lost and abandoned fishing gear floats away on winds  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, April 22 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The U.S. Army Medical Test and Evaluation Activity conducted a customer test of the Advanced Medium Power Source (AMMPS) 120kW Microgrid System at Fort Liberty, North Carolina, March 19-21. Aligned under the U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, MTEAC is the only independent operational test and e  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 (TNSres) -- The White House issued the following fact sheet: * * * At White House Water Summit, Biden-Harris Administration Announces Bold National Goal to Protect and Restore Freshwater Resources, Delivers Over $1 Billion for Tribal Clean Water Projects Administration announces $1 billion for clean water for Tribal Nations and funding to combat megadrought in the West through President Biden's Investing in America agenda President Biden and Vice President Harris believ  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The White House issued the following transcript of a background news call on April 22, 2024, by senior administration officials on President Biden's actions to mark Earth Day: * * * MODERATOR: Good afternoon, everyone, and thank you for joining today's press call previewing new actions President Biden will announce on Earth Day and to highlight the Biden-Harris administration's historic progress in tackling the climate crisis and conserving our nation's lands and waters  more