GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Sept. 12 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University issued the following news: By Alana V. Allen North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will host its fourth annual Community & Economic Engagement Summit on Wednesday, Oct. 16, during the university's 98th Homecoming. The event is organized by the Division of Strategic Partnerships and Economic Development and the Office of Engagement and Outreach. This year's theme will focus o  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 12 -- William Peace University issued the following news: William Peace University (WPU) is part of a new effort to make it easier for students to enroll. A new direct admissions program offers eligible high school seniors immediate acceptance to schools through the North Carolina Independent Colleges & Universities (NCICU). WPU is among 36 independent colleges and universities in North Carolina that make up the NCICU. Direct Admissions programs simplify the col  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Sept. 13 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release: * * * * Funding supports 13 organizations with up to $15,000 in grants * Simple safety improvements like ramps can improve security, quality of life * * * GREENVILLE, S.C. - South Carolina's senior population should never have to decide between the necessities of life and living out their golden years in safety in their own home. "Being able to safely enter and exit our homes is a basic need for everyone,  more

BANNER ELK, North Carolina, Sept. 13 -- Lees-McRae College issued the following news: For seniors Melissa White and Seth Buie, becoming a teacher has been a lifelong dream. Over time, however, they found themselves with other responsibilities, tight schedules, and enrolled in ill-fitting academic programs. That is, until they enrolled in the Lees-McRae distance learning Elementary Education program housed on the Surry Community College campus in Dobson, North Carolina. White said she has dream  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 12 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Thomas M. Murray, professor emeritus who taught in Virginia Tech's College of Engineering for 21 years, passed away on Aug. 29 at the age of 84, in Durham, North Carolina, surrounded by his family. Murray started his engineering career at Iowa State University, graduating with his bachelor's degree in 1962. He achieved an Master of Science in civil engineering at Lehigh University and a Ph.D. in engineering mechanics at  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 13 -- North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein issued the following statement on Sept. 12, 2024, on the General Assembly's failure to fund public education and law enforcement: * * * "North Carolinians want their families to be safe and their children to get a strong education - but Republican legislators have ignored what most North Carolina families want. "Sheriffs and police chiefs across the state have been asking repeatedly for more resources so they can   more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 13 -- The North Carolina State Treasurer issued the following statement on Sept. 12, 2024: * * * Agency Praises NC as 'one of the strongest states according to every measure.' * * * Moody's Ratings recently upgraded the credit rating of the State of North Carolina's GARVEE bonds and that is just one more indicator that our state is fiscally sound, well managed financially, and a beacon to the nation of economic growth dependent on transportation progress. These  more

CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, Sept. 12 (TNSres) -- The University of North Carolina School of Medicine issued the following news release: * * * UNC School of Medicine researchers Mohanish Deshmukh, PhD, professor of cell biology and physiology, and Praveen Sethupathy, PhD, a former professor of genetics and current chair of Biomedical Sciences at Cornell University, show that a molecule called miR-29 is instrumental in driving the aging process. * * * A team led by UNC School of Medicine rese  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Sept. 13 -- Duke Energy Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Advanced tools, customized training and life-saving equipment boost community safety and resiliency during ongoing storm season and beyond * * * Just as Duke Energy makes extensive preparations ahead of severe weather and other emergencies, Duke Energy Foundation is committed to helping ensure its communities are well prepared before disaster strikes. During the past five years, Duke Ener  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 12 -- The Wake Technical Community College issued the following news: By Laurie Clowers Recognizing the heroic work of first responders, Wake Tech is leading the way to ensure that firefighters from across the Triangle and beyond are well-trained for when the next crisis hits. The college broke ground Tuesday on a unique $23 million Fire and Rescue Training Center at Wake Tech East, its newest location in Wendell. The center will be used for advanced firefightin  more

CULLOWHEE, North Carolina, Sept. 13 -- Western Carolina University issued the following news on Sept. 12, 2024: By Bill Studenc A faculty member from the Western Carolina University College of Business has teamed up with staff in the WCU Office of Financial Aid to develop a pilot program to help young adults improve their financial literacy skills. The peer-to-peer Catamount Financial Wellness Coach Program, which is getting underway this fall, is an effort to ease some of the financial stres  more