MURFREESBORO, North Carolina, Jan. 10 -- Chowan University issued the following news on Jan. 9, 2024: By Zoe Beale Chowan University is pleased to announce the appointment of Harri Lovett as the Director of Business and Industry Partnerships. Lovett, a recent graduate of Chowan University, brings a wealth of experience and a passion for fostering connections between the university and the business community. His work will play an integral part in the University's new emphasis on equipping Chow  more

JAMESTOWN, North Carolina, Jan. 10 -- Guilford Technical Community College issued the following news release: Kecia Peterson, Ed.D., who has served as an adjunct instructor in adult education at Guilford Technical Community College since 2021, has been named the college's associate dean of adult education. While serving as an adjunct instructor, Peterson taught high school equivalency preparation and human resource development courses at High Point Detention Center. Additionally, she has taugh  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Jan. 10 -- North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein issued the following news release on Jan. 9, 2024: Attorney General Josh Stein today highlighted proposals to better recruit and retain law enforcement in North Carolina on Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. He was joined by Apex Police Chief Jason Armstrong, Raleigh Police Deputy Chief Zachary Lechette, and Capitol Police Deputy Chief Terry Green to discuss solutions to the staffing and retention challenges that law   more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Jan. 10 -- North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein issued the following news release on Jan. 9, 2024: Attorney General Josh Stein today announced that North Carolina's price gouging law is in effect after Gov. Roy Cooper declared a statewide state of emergency due to severe weather. "I am praying for everyone's safety during these storms," said Attorney General Josh Stein. "Please watch out for price gouging. If you see unfair prices, please report them to my office  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Jan. 10 -- Gov. Roy Cooper, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: Governor Roy Cooper announced that North Carolina will receive $26.7 million in federal funds to purchase 114 electric school buses as part of the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Clean School Bus Grant Program. Over 98% of the buses will be deployed in prioritized school districts in low-income, rural, and/or Tribal communities, serving over 300,000 students across 13 counties. Gra  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Jan. 9 (TNSres) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: Researchers have developed a new soft robot design that engages in three simultaneous behaviors: rolling forward, spinning like a record,and following a path that orbits around a central point. The device, which operates without human or computer control, holds promise for developing soft robotic technologies that can be used to navigate and map unknown environments. The new soft robo  more

MORRISVILLE, North Carolina, Jan. 10 -- Raleigh-Durham International Airport issued the following news release: Breeze Airways will begin service from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) on April 30, providing nonstop flights to the most popular domestic destination RDU does not currently serve. Breeze will also begin service to Westchester County Airport (HPN), New York on May 3. "RDU welcomes the opportunity to connect the Research Triangle reg  more

CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, Jan. 10 (TNSres) -- The University of North Carolina's Gillings School of Global Public Health issued the following news: Empowering consumers to make informed decisions is essential in improving the health of communities. While excise taxes -- or taxes on specific items -- are effective in promoting healthier behaviors, researchers at the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health found that added messaging on price tags further discourages parents from wanting to  more

WILMINGTON, North Carolina, Jan. 10 -- The University of North Carolina Wilmington campus issued the following news release: Krissy Vick has been promoted to editorial manager within UNCW's Office of University Relations. She began her new role on Jan. 2, 2024. Vick has served as the media relations specialist at UNCW since 2021. She developed articles to promote key initiatives, research and achievements; supported the university's branding efforts; and expanded UNCW's outreach by developing   more

GOLDSBORO, North Carolina, Jan. 10 -- Wayne Community College issued the following news release: Wayne Community College's Practical Nursing (PN) class of 2023 achieved a 100% pass rate on the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nursing, or NCLEX-PN. The NCLEX-PN is required for practice as a licensed practical nurse (LPN). The test is managed by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN). After graduating from WCC's PN program in July of 2023, students became eli  more