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State Tipoffs Involving North Carolina Newsletter for Wednesday November 13, 2024 ( 9 items )  

BofA Art Market Update Anticipates Buying Opportunities for Collectors This Fall
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Nov. 13 (TNSres) -- Bank of America, a financial institution, issued the following news release: * * * A recalibrating auction market, an increasingly global ecosystem and evolving wealth management strategies present opportunities and challenges * * * NEW YORK, NY - Newly released Bank of America art market update finds that lower auction estimates, discounts at galleries and the recent interest rate cuts are driving increased participation among collectors headin  more

N.C. A&T Cooperative Extension Uses Google Grant to Boost AI Education
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Nov. 13 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University issued the following news: By Karen Green Artificial intelligence (AI) increasingly plays a role in our lives. Mark Light, Ph.D., wants to ensure North Carolina 4-H agents and youth have the opportunity to understand artificial AI and put it to use as a tool for learning and discovery. Light is the 4-H STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) specialist with the Cooperative Extension at N  more

N.C. Agriculture & Consumer Services Dept.: Four Stores Fined for Price Scanning Errors
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Nov. 13 -- The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services issued the following news release: The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services' Standards Division fined four stores in Forsyth, Mecklenburg and Moore counties for price scanning errors. "Scanner errors cost consumers money," said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. "With the holiday season approaching fast, our Standards Division remains vigilant in inspecting stores across   more

N.C. Commerce Dept.: Ice Manufacturer to Invest $14.7 Million in Rutherford County for East Coast Production Facility
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Nov. 13 -- The North Carolina Department of Commerce posted the following news release: Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced Abstract Ice Inc, a manufacturer of specialty craft ice products, will create 26 new jobs and invest more than $14.7 million in establishing a new manufacturing facility in Forest City. "Today, we celebrate Abstract Ice investing in Rutherford County," Governor Cooper said. "Western North Carolina is open for business, and innovative companies li  more

N.C. Gov. Cooper Announces Community Violence Prevention Strategic Plan Developed By North Carolina Office of Violence Prevention
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Nov. 13 -- Gov. Roy Cooper, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release on Nov. 12, 2024: * * * Three-Year Strategy Prioritizes Collaboration, Workforce Support and Community Empowerment Using a Public Health Approach to Violence Prevention * * * Governor Roy Cooper announced the release of North Carolina's first Community Violence Prevention Strategic Plan, a milestone in the effort to reduce violence, harm from violence and firearm misuse across the state.   more

N.C. Gov. Cooper: Ice Manufacturer to Invest $14.7 Million in Rutherford County for East Coast Production Facility
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Nov. 13 -- Gov. Roy Cooper, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release on Nov. 12, 2024: Governor Roy Cooper announced Abstract Ice Inc, a manufacturer of specialty craft ice products, will create 26 new jobs and invest more than $14.7 million in establishing a new manufacturing facility in Forest City. "Today, we celebrate Abstract Ice investing in Rutherford County," Governor Cooper said. "Western North Carolina is open for business, and innovative companies  more

Qorvo Appoints Alan S. Lowe to Its Board of Directors
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Nov. 13 -- Qorvo, a provider of advanced wireless devices, wired and wireless networks and defense radar and communications, issued the following news on Nov. 12, 2024: Qorvo (Nasdaq:QRVO), a leading global provider of connectivity and power solutions, announced the election of Mr. Alan S. Lowe to its Board of Directors, effective November 11, 2024. Mr. Lowe also joined the Board's Audit Committee. Since 2015, Mr. Lowe has served as president and chief executive off  more

SAS Acquires Hazy Synthetic Data Software to Boost Generative AI Portfolio
CARY, North Carolina, Nov. 13 -- SAS Institute, a business analytics software and services provider, issued the following news release on Nov. 12, 2024: * * * Strategic move reinforces SAS leadership in data and AI, enhancing customer innovation and data security * * * SAS, a global leader in data and AI, today announced the acquisition of the principal software assets of Hazy, a pioneer in synthetic data technology. This strategic acquisition aims to enhance SAS' robust data and AI portfoli  more

Wake Technical Community College: Naming Rights Celebrate Generous Support of College Partners
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Nov. 13 -- The Wake Technical Community College issued the following news: Wake Tech is celebrating the generous support of community partners by naming educational spaces in their honor. Resources from donors help fill the gaps in public funding and allow the college to continue to provide top-quality, affordable education and training to the Wake County region. Here are five naming rights recently approved by the Wake Tech Board of Trustees: * Westgate Collision and  more