RALEIGH, North Carolina, Dec. 14 -- The North Carolina Department of the State Treasurer issued the following news release: The Local Government Commission (LGC) recently approved an application by the N.C. Turnpike Authority (NCTA) for revenue bonds and a Transportation Infrastructure Finance & Innovation Act (TIFIA) loan through US-DOT. Each is not-to-exceed $550 million and would be used to begin work on Phase 2 of the Complete 540 project, also known as Raleigh's Outer Loop. The 10-mile Ph  more

WACO, Texas, Dec. 8 -- The American Football Coaches Association issued the following news: Arkansas State, Buffalo, Clemson, Iowa State, Kansas State, Louisville, Navy, North Carolina, Northwestern, Notre Dame, South Alabama, UTSA, and Virginia will share the American Football Coaches Association's 2023 Academic Achievement Award. The Memphis Touchdown Club presents the annual award, which is sponsored by BSN Sports. All 13 schools shared the highest graduation rate for members of their 2016   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- The Healthcare Leadership Council issued the following news release: Healthcare Leadership Council (HLC), the leading health industry association representing all disciplines of American health care, is proud to announce the selection of Maria Ghazal as its next President and CEO. Taking over for Mary R. Grealy, who is retiring after 24 years at the helm, Ghazal joins HLC following nearly two decades at Business Roundtable, an association of America's top CEOs, most recen  more

BEDFORD, Massachusetts, Dec. 12 -- MITRE issued the following news release: BEDFORD, Mass. & CHARLOTTE, NC, - MITRE, the independent trusted third party for the Medical Device Information Analysis and Sharing (MDIAS) Public Private Partnership (PPP), today announced the addition of Atrium Health. The Charlotte-based health system is joining the voluntary MDIAS collaboration between the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and stakeholders across the private sector--including patients, hospital pr  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Dec. 13 -- North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein issued the following news release: Attorney General Josh Stein today announced that he obtained a temporary restraining order against the National Collegiate Athletics Association's (NCAA) transfer eligibility rule. The order is part of Attorney General Stein's ongoing antitrust lawsuit against the NCAA. "I am pleased that the Court has recognized that the NCAA's transfer rule is unlawful," said Attorney General Jos  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Dec. 12 -- Gov. Roy Cooper, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2023: Governor Roy Cooper today joined US Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg at Raleigh Union Station to celebrate historic funding announced last week for the S-Line, a faster passenger rail route between Raleigh and Richmond. The $1.09 billion discretionary federal grant is funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law championed by President Biden. "Passenger  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Dec. 16 -- The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources issued the following news release: The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources is pleased to announce that two districts and 15 individual properties across the state have been added to the National Register of Historic Places. The following properties were reviewed by the North Carolina National Register Advisory Committee and subsequently nominated by the North Carolina Stat  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture issued the following news release: The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture is happy to announce the recent hiring of Susan Simpkins as associate director, international grant programs. Simpkins brings a wealth of experiences and a diverse career background that positions her to bolster NASDA's grant programs. "I am excited and grateful for the opportunity to join NASDA and learn about the a  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 15 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news on Dec. 14, 2023: Vanderbilt University announced today the addition of the Vanderbilt Center for Addiction Research to the cadre of research centers supported by Discovery Vanderbilt. Discovery Vanderbilt is an initiative of the Office of the Provost and one of three pathways in the university's Dare to Grow campaign, established to support and extend the resources underpinning Vanderbilt's most innovative researc  more

WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, Dec. 13 -- Wake Forest University issued the following news: Wake Forest sophomore Couriyah Stegall has been presented with the Community Impact Student Award by NC Campus Engagement for her commitment and contribution to civic and community engagement. Stegall was selected by Wake Forest University administration after careful consideration of the students who made a lasting impact on the Wake Forest campus. She was honored for her efforts and achievements at t  more