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NC State catcher Jacob Cozart was named a 2024 Perfect Game Second Team All-American on Wednesday afternoon.

Alec Makarewicz named Third Team NCBWA All-American

NC State third baseman Alec Makarewicz was named a 2024 NCBWA Third Team All-American, as announced by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association on Wednesday afternoon.

Attorneys general secure $700M settlement with J&J over talc product claims

Attorney General Josh Stein led a bipartisan coalition of 43 attorneys general in reaching a $700 million nationwide settlement with Johnson & Johnson to resolve allegations of deceptive marketing regarding the safety and purity of its talc-containing baby and body powder products. The settlement, pending judicial approval, requires Johnson & Johnson to cease manufacturing and selling these products in the United States. North Carolina will receive $27 million from this agreement, which Attorney General Stein recommends using for women’s cancer research.

NC State to host Texas in SEC/ACC Challenge this December

RALEIGH, N.C. - The NC State men's basketball team will host Texas in the SEC/ACC Challenge, the league announced on Wednesday.

North Carolina employers support Governor's call for increased investment in childcare

Employers across North Carolina have joined Governor Roy Cooper in advocating for investments in quality child care to support business recruitment, retention, and economic development statewide.

Alec Makarewicz earns first-team all-region honors

NC State third baseman Alec Makarewicz has been named to the 2024 ABCA/Rawlings All-Atlantic Region First Team, as announced by the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) on Tuesday morning.

Bipartisan coalition backs new act targeting child exploitation via AI

Attorney General Josh Stein today led a bipartisan group of 44 Attorneys General in sending a letter to Congress endorsing the Child Exploitation and Artificial Intelligence Expert Commission Act of 2024. The Act would establish a commission to investigate and make recommendations on solutions to protect kids online and improve the ability of law enforcement agencies to prevent, detect, and prosecute child exploitation crimes committed using artificial intelligence (AI).

EV charging tech firm IONNA selects Durham as global headquarters

IONNA, LLC, an electric vehicle charging station developer, will create more than 200 jobs in Durham County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest over $10 million to establish its global headquarters in the City of Durham.

NC State football lands 10 players on Phil Steele’s preseason teams

Phil Steele announced his 2024 Preseason All-American and All-ACC teams on Tuesday, with NC State Football earning significant recognition. Kevin "K.C." Concepcion received preseason Offensive All-American third team honors, while Aydan White was named to the Defensive All-American fourth team.

Seth Jarvis achieves career-best season despite playing through injuries

RALEIGH, NC. - A year can make a significant difference.

NHL announces team payroll range for 2024-25 season

The NHL has announced the team payroll range for the 2024-25 season, marking a significant increase in the salary cap. Teams will be allowed to spend up to $88 million next season, an increase from $83.5 million this past season. This represents the first major jump in the salary cap since the pandemic.

Governor Cooper announces new board appointments across various sectors

Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced appointments to various Boards and Commissions in North Carolina.

NC State secures spot in College World Series after win over Georgia