WILMINGTON, North Carolina, May 11 (TNSfund) -- The University of North Carolina Wilmington campus issued the following news release: It's been said if you want to help the world, start with science. Five years ago, UNCW received what was then the largest outright philanthropic commitment by a corporate donor in the university's history. The $5 million gift commitment ($1 million per year over five years) was made by Quality Chemical Laboratories on behalf of founder Dr. Yousry Sayed and wife   more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, May 11 -- Bank of America, a financial institution, issued the following news release on May 10, 2023: Bank of America Corporation announced today that it will redeem on May 19, 2023 all $1,000,000,000 principal amount outstanding of its 1.486% Fixed/Floating Rate Senior Notes, due May 2024 (CUSIP No. 06051GJC4) (the "Notes"), at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the Notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the redemption da  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, May 10 (TNSres) -- Bank of America, a financial institution, issued the following news release on May 9, 2023: Many hopeful homebuyers - especially those in their 40s and younger - are forging ahead with plans to buy homes despite believing the market favors sellers, according to Bank of America's 2023 Homebuyer Insights Report (PDF). And while more than half of prospective homebuyers surveyed (55%) believe the market is more competitive than last year, just as many (  more

MURFREESBORO, North Carolina, May 11 (TNSper) -- Chowan University issued the following news: On May 2, the Chowan University Ministerial Board of Associates (MBA) met for their Spring meeting. The MBA was pleased to welcome a new chairperson; new and returning members; and learn from guest presenters, Marc and Kim Wyatt. Opening the meeting, Director of Church and Community Relations, Lou Ann Gilliam welcomed Rev. Pamela Taylor as the new chair for the Ministerial Board. Taylor, a loyal alum  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, May 11 (TNSres) -- Duke Energy issued the following fact sheet in May 2023: * * * Purdue University and Duke Energy Small Modular Reactor and Advanced Reactor Feasibility Study Interim Report Finding: Small modular reactors (SMRs) are a potential option to zero carbon emissions for Purdue University and should be further studied to help meet the future, long-term power needs of the West Lafayette campus with excess energy supplementing Indiana's electric grid. * *   more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 9 -- The North Carolina Republican Party issued the following news: The North Carolina Republican Party (NCGOP) is excited to announce that Florida Governor Ron DeSantis will be the featured speaker at the 2023 NCGOP's Old North State Dinner at its State Convention in Greensboro! Who: Ron DeSantis, Governor, Florida What: Keynote Speaker, Old North State Dinner, 2023 NCGOP State Convention When: 6:00PM Friday, June 9th, 2023 Where: Grand Ballroom A-C, Koury Conv  more

WILMINGTON, North Carolina, May 11 -- Hitachi Nuclear Energy, a subsidiary of General Electric, issued the following news release on May 9, 2023: GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GEH) today announced its intent to transfer ownership of the 1,600-acre GEH Vallecitos Nuclear Center to NorthStar Group Services, Inc. ("NorthStar") for nuclear decontamination, decommissioning and environmental site restoration. The proposed transaction is subject to certain reviews and approvals by the U.S. Nuclear Regula  more

DALLAS, Texas, May 10 -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, issued the following news release: Holland & Knight represented MedShift, LLC a leading medical technology provider based in North Carolina, in $108 million of new financing. The company caters to medical device manufacturers as well as individual medical practices and providers across various markets, including dermatology, gynecology, plastic surgery and medspa. Holland & Knight counseled MedShift in connection with three separate debt  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, May 10 -- Discovery Education, a division of Discovery Communications, issued the following news release on May 9, 2023: Illinois' Geneva School District 304 (Geneva CUSD 304) today announced it has renewed its multi-year partnership with Discovery Education supporting science education in grades K-5 through the year 2026. This continued collaboration ensures K-5 students and teachers districtwide will continue enjoying access to Discovery Education's award-winning My  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 11 -- Gov. Roy Cooper, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: Governor Roy Cooper held a roundtable discussion about women's reproductive health and the dangers that Senate Bill 20's extreme abortion ban would have on reproductive freedom in the state. The discussion was held in New Hanover County, home to several Republican legislators who promised to protect women's reproductive health during their campaigns and whose support for this ban would break  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 9 -- The North Carolina Republican Party issued the following news: The North Carolina Republican Party (NCGOP) is excited to announce that former President Donald J. Trump will be the featured speaker at the 2023 NCGOP's Grand Old Party Dinner at its State Convention in Greensboro! Who: 45th President of the United States Donald J. Trump What: Featured Speaker at the 2023 NCGOP State Convention When: 6:00PM Saturday, June 10th, 2023 Where: Grand Ballroom A-C, K  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 9 -- The North Carolina Republican Party issued the following news: The North Carolina Republican Party (NCGOP) is pleased to announce that Former Vice President Mike Pence will be the featured speaker for the 2023 NCGOP's First in Freedom Luncheon at its State Convention in Greensboro! Who: Former Vice President of the United States Mike Pence What: Keynote Speaker, First in Freedom Luncheon, 2023 NCGOP State Convention When: 12:00PM Saturday, June 10th, 2023 W  more

CULLOWHEE, North Carolina, May 11 (TNSpar) -- Western Carolina University issued the following news release: Intercultural Affairs recently collaborated with the Interior Design Club on their lounge redesign. Karin Kimenker, ICA administrative support associate began contemplating a redesign for the ICA lounge earlier in the year. She reached out to her friend and colleague Erin Adams, associate professor and interior design program coordinator, for consultation. Adams suggested that instead   more

CULLOWHEE, North Carolina, May 11 (TNSpp) -- Western Carolina University issued the following news release: When you hear the phrase "forest bathing" many words may come to mind when trying to picture exactly what it is, but health care probably isn't one of them. "Back in the 1980s, the Japanese government noticed that more and more people were developing chronic illnesses like high blood pressure and diabetes," Debby Singleton, retired professor in the Parks and Recreation Management program  more

CULLOWHEE, North Carolina, May 11 (TNSacc) -- Western Carolina University issued the following news release: Western Carolina University's University Participant Program has become fully accredited by the Inclusive Higher Education Accreditation Council. The program is the first to be accredited by IHEAC, a newly formed nonprofit organization serving as the accrediting agency for postsecondary programs for students with intellectual disability. The accreditation is for seven years. "It is suc  more