CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, March 1 -- Bank of America, a financial institution, issued the following news release on Feb. 29, 2024: Bank of America Corporation announced today that it will redeem on March 15, 2024 all $2,250,000,000 principal amount outstanding of its 3.458% Fixed/Floating Rate Senior Notes, due March 2025 (CUSIP No. 06051GHR3) (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 redempt  more

MURFREESBORO, North Carolina, March 1 -- Chowan University issued the following news: Alumni Dorian Mitchell recently spoke about his educational journey, from completing his Bachelor of Science in Biology at Chowan University to pursuing a medical degree at Campbell University. Mitchell, who graduated from Chowan in 2020, earned his master's degree in Biomedical Sciences from Campbell in 2023. Since then, he has been actively engaged in his medical studies at Campbell. Mitchell initially star  more

ASHEVILLE, North Carolina, March 1 -- The University of North Carolina-Asheville issued the following news: Culinary traditions and cultural food converge in a roundtable discussion between foodways scholar Marcie Cohen Ferris and cookbook authors Sandra Gutierrez and Ronni Lundy at UNC Asheville this spring. The free event will take place in the Blue Ridge Room of the Highsmith Student Union on March 27 at 6 p.m. The fourth event in the Thomas Howerton lecture series, "Diverse Roots at the Co  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, March 1 -- Discovery Education, a division of Discovery Communications, issued the following news release: Discovery Education now offers a new collection of engaging, high-quality digital learning resources to support observances of Women's History Month. Since 1987 in the United States, Women's History Month is a celebration of women's contributions to history, culture, and society. The following resources are now available for users of the award-winning Discovery  more

ELON, North Carolina, March 1 (TNSres) -- Elon University issued the following news release: * * * Elon University's new Imagining the Digital Future Center has launched with a report that pairs a national public opinion poll with a survey of tech visionaries. * * * Technology experts and the U.S. public share serious concerns about the future of privacy, job opportunities, politics and democracy, civility and many other aspects of life, according to a new report from Elon University outlini  more

FAYETTEVILLE, North Carolina, March 1 -- Fayetteville State University issued the following news: Fayetteville State University's Lloyd College of Health, Science and Technology announced appointments for the vacant Associate Dean of the School of Nursing and Chair of Department of Biological and Forensic Sciences Department. After serving in interim capacity, Jennifer Johnson Edwards, Ph.D., has been appointed Associate Dean of the School of Nursing and Danielle Graham, Ph.D., has been appoin  more

MURFREESBORO, North Carolina, March 1 -- Chowan University issued the following news: On Tuesday, February 27, Chowan University presented the prestigious Spirit of Chowan Award to Charles E. "Chuck" Taylor, in recognition of his outstanding contributions as the interim president. Mr. Taylor, who assumed the role on March 30, 2023, will conclude his tenure at the end of spring break following a successful presidential search. The surprise ceremony, attended by faculty, staff, and distinguished  more

SMITHFIELD, North Carolina, March 1 -- Johnston Community College issued the following news: Johnston Community College (JCC) and North Carolina Wesleyan University (NCWU) have signed an agreement which expand the educational opportunities of students who graduate with an Associate Degree through the Wesleyan Works program. The institutions signed a Memorandum of Understanding to forge this partnership on JCC's campus this week. Wesleyan Works is a transfer program designed for community coll  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, March 1 -- North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein issued the following news release on Feb. 29, 2024: Attorney General Josh Stein today asked North Carolinians to apply for 2024 Environmental Enhancement Grants (EEGs) that improve our state's natural land and water resources. Letters of intent are due by this Friday, March 1, 2024, and completed proposals are due by April 4, 2024. The EEG program has awarded more than $43 million to more than 228 projects since its   more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, March 1 -- The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services issued the following news release: Thirteen agricultural research projects are receiving a total of $1 million in grants from the N.C. Bioenergy Research Initiative and the New and Emerging Crops Program - programs of the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. The projects aim to boost bioenergy opportunities and crop production in the state. "These grants are smart investments  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, March 1 -- Gov. Roy Cooper, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release on Feb. 28, 2024: Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced Boards and Commissions nominations and appointments. Gov. Cooper has nominated the following individual for reappointment to the North Carolina Industrial Commission: * James C. Gillen of Hendersonville as a commissioner representing employers. Gillen has served on the Industrial Commission since his original appointment was confirmed   more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, March 1 -- Gov. Roy Cooper, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release on Feb. 28, 2024: Today, Gov. Cooper joined United States Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan in Wilmington to announce the EPA's Clean Ports Program, which includes $3 billion of federal money to fund zero-emission port equipment and infrastructure, along with climate and air quality planning, at U.S. ports. The investment will improve air quality at ports and surrou  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, March 1 -- Gov. Roy Cooper, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release on Feb. 29, 2024: Today, Governor Roy Cooper visited G.E. Massey Elementary School as part of "The Year of Public Schools" education tour. The Governor was joined by teachers, students, local and state education leaders and local elected officials as he highlighted the outstanding work being done at G.E. Massey Elementary School and Lincoln County public schools and the ways that public educ  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, March 1 -- Gov. Roy Cooper, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release on Feb. 28, 2024: Drylock Technologies, a leading manufacturer of hygiene products, will create 113 new jobs in Rockingham County, Governor Cooper announced today. The company will invest more than $26.9 million to establish its first U.S. baby care production facility in the City of Reidsville. "This announcement is more evidence that North Carolina offers growing manufacturers the right i  more

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, March 1 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University issued the following news: By Jackie Torok Two renowned women - Stephanie G. Adams '88, Ph.D., and Tamron Hall - will serve as North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University's Spring 2024 Commencement keynote speakers, university officials announced today. Adams, fifth dean of the University of Texas at Dallas Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science, is the keynote spe  more

CARY, North Carolina, March 1 -- SAS Institute, a business analytics software and services provider, issued the following news release: Hyper-personalization capabilities are an important competence for brands that want to deliver exceptional customer experiences (CX). Real-time interaction management (RTIM) can elevate a brands' CX performance by delivering real-time personalization with unprecedented speed and accuracy. SAS(R) Customer Intelligence 360 has been named a leader in The Forrester  more

ASHEVILLE, North Carolina, March 1 -- The University of North Carolina-Asheville issued the following news: UNC Asheville's student news outlet The Blue Banner and literary journal Headwaters won eight awards at the annual statewide North Carolina College Media Association (NCCMA) conference held February 24 at High Point University. The conference featured breakout sessions and awards presentations. Each year the NCCMA co-host with different college campuses in the state. The Blue Banner rec  more

WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, March 1 -- The Wake Forest University Schools of Business issued the following news release: Cathy Pace, the retiring Chief Executive Officer and President of Allegacy Federal Credit Union, will serve as the keynote speaker for the 2024 Wake Forest School of Business graduate hooding ceremony. The event will be held on Saturday, May 18 at 10 a.m. at Wait Chapel on the university's Reynolda Campus. The special ceremony honors master's degree recipients in the mana  more