MURFREESBORO, North Carolina, Nov. 14 -- Chowan University issued the following news: By Catherine Vickers Chowan University's "Plans to Prosper" initiative--focused on preparing students for lifelong success by intentionally fostering life skills, personal growth, and academic excellence--aligns closely with the values of Fork Union Military Academy (FUMA), a premier Christian military boarding school for young men. Recognized as one of the top military academies in the country, FUMA shares   more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Nov. 14 -- The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release on Nov. 13, 2024: The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced more than $129 million in food assistance has been distributed to more than one million children and families during the first SUN Bucks summer in North Carolina. "Too many children face food insecurity in North Carolina, particularly children who rely on school meals during   more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Nov. 14 -- The North Carolina Department of Insurance issued the following statement on Nov. 13, 2024: * * * North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today issued a statement on former insurance mogul Greg Lindberg's guilty plea in federal court on Tuesday, Nov. 12: "Greg Lindberg's guilty plea should serve as a warning to anyone who considers defrauding an insurance company or its policyholders that the consequences will be severe. His guilty plea includes a  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Nov. 14 -- The North Carolina Department of Insurance issued the following news release on Nov. 13, 2024: North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced that a former Rowan County insurance agent faces forgery, embezzlement and other charges. Lori Ann Crisp, 56, of 1105 Pump Station Road, Kannapolis, was charged with forgery, embezzlement and obtaining property by false pretense, all felonies. She was also charged with misdemeanor counts of making a   more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Nov. 13 (TNSres) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: An interdisciplinary team of researchers has developed a machine learning framework that uses limited water quality samples to predict which inorganic pollutants are likely to be present in a groundwater supply. The new tool allows regulators and public health authorities to prioritize specific aquifers for water quality testing. This proof-of-concept work focused on Arizona and Nort  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Nov. 13 -- The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources Land And Water Fund issued the following news release: The North Carolina Land and Water Fund Board of Trustees met October 1 and 2 to consider grant applications and make awards for projects that will protect North Carolina's land and water from the mountains to the coast. "As we continue the unprecedented response to communities impacted by Hurricane Helene, we are reminded that conservation m  more

CARY, North Carolina, Nov. 14 (TNSres) -- SAS Institute, a business analytics software and services provider, issued the following news release: * * * Will AI investments fuel a productivity boom or be overwhelmed by poor data, fraudsters and regulatory confusion? * * * Government AI adoption is expected to rapidly accelerate in 2025, with 84% of government decision makers saying in a recent global study, Your Journey to a GenAI Future: A Strategic Path to Success for Government (http://sas.  more

CARY, North Carolina, Nov. 14 (TNSres) -- SAS Institute, a business analytics software and services provider, issued the following news release on Nov. 13, 2024: * * * SAS-sponsored research by Economist Impact suggests global politics and innovation will influence the insurance sector's fate * * * By 2040, technological innovation driven by customer centricity could pave the way to greater climate resilience and more personalized offerings by the insurance industry. Alternatively, insurance  more

CULLOWHEE, North Carolina, Nov. 14 (TNSres) -- Western Carolina University issued the following news: By Cam Adams Western Carolina University College of Engineering and Technology professor Bora Karayaka knew it was a shot in the dark -- but that shot ended up paying off. Karayaka and WCU affiliate faculty member Yi-Hsiang Yu received a $45,000 grant from the Coastal Studies Institute. The grant was also received by M.A. Gabr and Anderson Rodrigo de Queiro at North Carolina State University.  more