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Trump tells states to do more, denies disaster aid for several areas

By Alex Brown, Stateline.org (TNS) ISSAQUAH, Wash. — In the wake of recent natural disasters, state leaders across the country are finding that emergency support from the federal government is no longer a given. Under President Donald Trump, the Federal …

Atlanta-Journal Constitution wins national, local awards for 2024 reporting

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution won several national and local-level accolades for its reporting from the past year, including a public service honor reserved for the nation’s largest media organizations for its investigation into dysfunction and …

Green light given to $6M park project

The North Wilkesboro commissioners took action allowing construction to begin for a new pool and other long-discussed major improvements to Smoot Park in a special called meeting Monday night. The commissioners approved a Guaranteed Maximum Price Package …

DDA: Response to theater, concerts ‘really strong’

The success of the Dublin Community Theatre was cited during the recent Downtown Development Authority board meeting held Friday on the sixth floor of the Georgia Military College skyscraper. The response from the productions by the Community Theatre, as …

Helene: AmeriCorps cuts impact 8 of 19 programs, 202 jobs

(The Center Square) – Hurricane Helene recovery in North Carolina is being impacted by a federal agency with seven consecutive failed audits and the elimination of hundreds of its workers in the state. Democratic Attorney General Jeff Jackson joined a …

"Good improvement" in Henderson County unemployment, new numbers show

Henderson and Polk counties reached their lowest unemployment rates since Tropical Storm Helene in March. Henderson County's unemployment rate was 3.5%, while Polk and Transylvania counties were at 3.6% and 3.7%, respectively. Experts predict full …

Gov. Josh Stein lauds North Carolina Aviation

North Carolina Governor Josh Stein proclaimed April as “General Aviation Appreciation Month,” noting the critical role general aviation and community airports play “in the lives and well-being our citizens, as well as in the operation of our businesses and …

NORTH CAROLINA: Trump’s FEMA Delivers Real Relief for Hurricane Helene Victims Biden Left for Dead

President Donald Trump resolved over 80 percent of FEMA cases in just days after the Biden administration failed to protect Americans. President Donald Trump has already resolved more than 80 percent of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) …

Interview with Michelle Stevens, Author of You, Me and Three

What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write You, Me and Three? You, Me and Three is the third in my Half Moon Yoga series. I’m a yoga teacher who likes to write so I combined both interests to create my fictional yoga world love stories. …

FSU shooting: Lawyers for family of victim killed call for transparency, thorough investigation

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - The attorneys representing the family of Tiru Chabba, one of the two victims killed earlier this month in the Florida State University (FSU) shooting, are calling for full transparency and a thorough investigation of the deadly incident …

EPA Touts 100-Item List of Accomplishments in Trump’s First 100 Days

The Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday released a 100-item “brag list” marking the first 100 days of the second Trump administration. “These are just a fraction of the environmental actions we have taken in the first 100 days. Our team at EPA is …

Americans to get ‘special’ checks worth up to $500 – and payments are coming in days

MILLIONS of financially struggling Americans could soon receive a one-time check of up to $500. The payments will be sent through a newly approved relief program. 1 Qualifying Americans will receive up to $500 stimulus checks in just weeksCredit: …

US state to send out ‘first ever’ $400 inflation rebate checks to families – and there are no strings attached

AMERICANS in a key state will be getting checks with no strings attached in the mail soon. The direct payment opportunity is intended to assist families amid fluctuating inflation rates. 1 Families in a key state will get checks worth up to $400 soon ( …

'The Bachelor' couple Zach Shallcross and Kaity Biggar share new elopement details

The Bachelor couple Zach Shallcross and Kaity Biggar have shared an update on their plans to elope and get married this year. "We are still eloping. Literally there is seven people [invited]. It's very intimate, very personal, and that just fits …

Promises Kept: Trump's HUD Approves $1.4 Billion to Rebuild North Carolina after Hurricane Helene

Chef Andy Long & Team to Open ‘Over Yonder Boone’ at Rhode’s Motor Lodge in Boone, NC

Published: Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 8:49 am Updated: Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 8:49 am Chef Andy Long Rhode’s Motor Lodge is delighted to announce a new culinary venture in collaboration with esteemed local chef and restaurateur, Andy Long. Chef …

NC-11 Republicans elect new chair

Merry Guy, former chair of the Henderson County Republican Party, will now serve as chair of the 11th Congressional District after defeating incumbent Michele Woodhouse at the district convention in Haywood County on April 26.  Guy previously served …

No tax increase for Canton, but rates will rise

“I’ve been the finance officer for a number of years now, and this is by far the hardest budget we have ever had to formulate,” said Natalie Walker, Canton’s CFO and assistant town manager. While Canton’s highest-in-the-county property tax rate doesn’t …

Angie Acree celebrates 25 years of serving Lake Gaston and the Roanoke Valley at Edward Jones

This month, Angie Acree is celebrating 25 years with Edward Jones Investments, and what a ride it has been for the Senior Branch Administrator limited partner for the Lake Gaston office. Acree began her career with the company at the Roanoke Rapids branch …

Honoris United Universities Showcases Generative AI Innovation at THE Africa Universities Summit 2025

CASABLANCA / DURBAN / TUNIS / ABUJA, MOROCCO, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Honoris United Universities, Africa’s first and largest pan-African private higher education network, proudly celebrates the participation of Professor Faouzi Kamoun, Deputy …

Alternative Rock Band Posh Unleashes Haunting New Single 'Fight Against Yourself'

SEO-Optimized & Genre-Specific (for press platforms) JACKSONVILLE, FL, FL, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Italian alternative rock band Posh makes a fierce return with their latest emotionally charged single, “Fight Against …

'Plan2Close MEDDPICC®' Brings MEDDPICC® into Salesforce®

MEDDIC Academy and SalesMethods announce a Salesforce-native solution to operationalize MEDDPICC®, increasing win rates, forecast accuracy, and revenue. NEWPORT BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Plan2Close MEDDPICC®, a …

De grandes marques se réunissent à Paris pour le premier sommet européen sur l'IA de Lionbridge

Cet événement exclusif a mis en avant la réussite client et l'avenir de l'IA multilingue PARIS, FRANCE, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Lionbridge, un leader mondial en services linguistiques et solutions d'intelligence …

Leaders Convene in Paris for Lionbridge's First European AI Summit Focused on AI Language Solutions and Innovation

Exclusive event showcased customer success and the future of multilingual AI PARIS, FRANCE, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On 10 April 2025, Lionbridge, a global leader in artificial intelligence (AI) language services and solutions, hosted …

The American University of Rome to Confer Honorary Doctorate on Ambassador Cindy McCain

Ambassador Cindy Hensley McCain will be awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters at the university’s 2025 Commencement Ceremony. ROME, ITALY, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American University of Rome (AUR) is delighted to announce …

The Prestigious French Cordon Bleu Honor and Awards Ceremony 2025: FRA Leads 24 Malaysian Elites to Win World Honors

At 2025 French Cordon Bleu Awards, the "Asian Gourmet God" shines, showcasing Malaysia's culinary heritage as FRA drives global spread of intangible food legacy MALAYSIA, KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Award …

GECA Appoints Equitable Finance Visionary Scott McIntyre to Its Steering Committee

10-term CfPA Chair brings global policy expertise and systems-level economic vision to advance GECA's borderless investment mission. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Global Equity Crowdfunding Association (GECA) …

Agility Capital Holding Inc. 2024 Annual Report Filed

Agility Capital Holding Inc. ("Agility") (Euronext: AGIL) is pleased to announce that its 2024 AR and Audited Consolidated Financial Statements have been filed Agility Capital Holding (ENX:AGIL) TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨ …

ABSI Delivers Smiles and Hope to Families in Need Through Charitable Giving Initiative

Autism Behavior Services, Inc. (ABSI) recently underscored its dedication to supporting vulnerable communities with a heartfelt charitable giving initiative. LAKE FOREST, CA, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Autism Behavior …

Global Affairs Canada Selects TPTN for Web Summit Vancouver 2025 'Do Business with Canada' Trade Program

AI-powered trade platform TPTN earns federal endorsement to connect Canadian SMEs with global buyers at Web Summit Vancouver 2025. MONTREAL, QUEBEC, CANADA, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- TransPacific Trade Nexus (TPTN), Canada’s …

NASA Veteran Bill McArthur to Command Inaugural Titans Spaceplane Flight and First Titans Space Station Mission

Bill McArthur has flown on a Soyuz spacecraft (2005) and three different NASA spaceplanes: Columbia (1993), Atlantis (1995), and Discovery (2000). ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Titans Space Industries (TSI), a …

ApsTron Science Announces Launch of MindOra™, a Comprehensive Mind-Body Wellness App

ApsTron Science, developer of Next Gen Personalized Apps & Sensors has launched MindOra™, a new app that integrates Mind & Body, Health and Wellness WOBURN, MA, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ApsTron Science, a …

Newly Approved Document Sets the Stage for Lower 3 GHz Spectrum Sharing Demonstration

Wireless Innovation Forum’s Highly Dynamic Spectrum Sharing Task Group Releases First Technical Report Focused on Spectrum Sharing Frameworks WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Wireless Innovation Forum ( …

20-Year-Old AI Researcher Boris Kriuk Unveils Revolutionary Orchestration Framework at Hong Kong Event

HON KONG, CENTRAL DISTRICT, HONG KONG, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Boris Kriuk, a 20-year-old AI researcher and entrepreneur, captivated the technology community with the debut of Deep Workflow Orchestrator (DWO) at the prestigious Hong …

100 Days to Build: Inside Europe’s Unconventional Startup Experience

As Europe seeks fresh innovation, Bright Labs 2025 emerges with a bold mission: to reignite the optimism, ambition, and ingenuity of a new founders' generation. ORADEA, ROMANIA, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- At a time when …

Magnusmode Launches Web-Based Dashboard, MagnusTeams, sponsored by M&T Bank

The new web-based platform empowers employers and caregivers to better support autistic and neurodivergent individuals at work and in daily living. BUFFALO, NY, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Magnusmode, a leader in digital …

ATD Middle East Conference 2025 Examines New Era of Talent Development

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The 9th Annual ATD Middle East Conference will take place on June 17–18, 2025 in Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel & Residences Emirates Pearl, UAE Abu Dhabi, UAE. Bringing …

Beckfield College Nursing Programs Achieve Outstanding NCLEX Pass Rates in 2024

Highlighting student success and major gains across all nursing programs. FLORENCE, KY, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Beckfield College is proud to announce its 2024 NCLEX pass rates, highlighting the exceptional quality and …

Log-hub Expands Global Presence with New Office Opening in Austin, Texas

Log-hub opens a new office in Austin, Texas to support growing demand for strategic network design, route optimization, and data analytics in the U.S. market. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Log-hub, a leading …