SALISBURY, North Carolina, Sept. 1 -- Catawba College issued the following news: John E.P. Morrison has been named as Catawba College's Center for the Environment Interim Director effective in September. He currently serves as the Executive Director of the North Carolina Clean Future program, a partnership between Catawba and Wake Forest University. Morrison takes the helm from Brad Ives, who is departing the College for a position at Louisiana State University. "Catawba is a showcase for sust  more

HICKORY, North Carolina, Sept. 1 -- Catawba Valley Community College issued the following news: Catawba Valley Community College's Board of Trustees recently inducted Mrs. Ivey L. Robinson as a new appointment to the board. Robinson is Senior Pastor at Supernatural Acts of God Worship Center in Newton, where she works alongside her husband. She holds several licenses and certificates for theological studies and is currently studying at Jacksonville Theological Seminary in Jacksonville, Fl. Ms.  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Sept. 1 -- Discovery Education, a division of Discovery Communications, issued the following news release: During September's College Savings Month, Discovery Education is supporting students by providing free digital resources to promote financial literacy and planning. These resources, ranging from an immersive entrepreneurship game to self-paced online lessons, help to make higher education and career planning more accessible and equitable. Discovery Education is t  more

FAYETTEVILLE, North Carolina, Sept. 1 -- Fayetteville State University issued the following news: The College of Humanities and Social Sciences is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Quienton L. Nichols as the new Associate Dean, starting Fall Semester 2023. With a distinguished background in academia and a commitment to advancing the college's mission, Dr. Nichols brings a wealth of experience and expertise to this pivotal leadership role. As the Associate Dean, Dr. Nichols will play a  more

DURHAM, North Carolina, Sept. 1 -- Duke University issued the following news: Duke University and North Carolina Central University (NCCU) will host a symposium Oct. 24-25 on one of the most definitive and enduring books written about the experience of Black people in America. Written by John Hope Franklin, a pioneering scholar who taught at both Durham institutions and whose scholarship was key to launching the discipline of African American studies, "From Slavery to Freedom: A History of Afr  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Sept. 1 -- LPL Financial LLC, a company that provides support from independent financial advisors to financial institutions, issued the following news release on Aug. 31, 2023: LPL Financial LLC announced today that Legacy Wealth Advisors, Inc., has joined LPL Financial's broker-dealer, RIA and custodial platforms. The team reported having served approximately $280 million in advisory, brokerage and retirement plan assets*, and joins LPL from Cetera. Based in Town an  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 1 -- North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein issued the following statement on Aug. 31, 2023: * * * Attorney General Josh Stein released the following statement after Judge Mark Davis granted the Department of Justice's motion for a preliminary injunction against real estate company MV Realty. "I'm pleased that Judge Davis agreed with our office that MV Realty cannot continue to take advantage of hardworking homeowners while this case continues. This company   more

WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, Sept. 1 -- The Wake Forest University Schools of Business issued the following news release: The Wake Forest University School of Business welcomed five new full-time faculty members and three visiting faculty members for the 2023-2024 academic year. "The addition of new faculty members enhances the richness and vibrancy of our academic community, and we are excited to welcome these eight exceptional scholars to the Wake Forest School of Business," said Dean Anne  more

ROCKY MOUNT, North Carolina, Sept. 1 -- Nash Community College issued the following news release: Retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel James Mercer is a man who practices what he preaches, both literally and figuratively. Mercer has been a lifelong public servant and learner, and he will serve as the Chair for the Nash Community College Board of Trustees for the 2023-2024 Academic Year. Mercer has been involved with NCC for the past 30 years. He has been serving on the NCC Board of Trustees fo  more

ASHEVILLE, North Carolina, Sept. 1 -- Warren Wilson College issued the following news: Dr. Lucy Lawrence of Warren Wilson College received this year's Engaged Faculty Award from North Carolina Campus Engagement (NCCE). The award recognizes an outstanding faculty member who demonstrates excellence in community-based teaching, research, and scholarship, leadership of campus-wide efforts, and development of strong partnerships with the community. Lawrence has taught Social Work at Warren Wilson   more