MURFREESBORO, North Carolina, March 27 -- Chowan University issued the following news: By Zoe Beale On Monday, March 25th, Chowan University had the privilege of hosting Gregg Hecimovich, a professor of English at Furman University. Hecimovich delivered a captivating lecture on his highly acclaimed biography, "The Life and Times of Hannah Crafts: The True Story of the Bondwoman's Narrative." This remarkable work has garnered significant recognition, including being selected as "One of the 10 B  more

ELIZABETH CITY, North Carolina, March 27 -- College of the Albemarle issued the following news release: In an exciting announcement for College of The Albemarle (COA), Dr. Jack Bagwell, the President of COA, has been named the 2024 President of the Year by the North Carolina State Board of Community Colleges. This prestigious award recognizes Dr. Bagwell's exceptional leadership qualities, steadfast commitment to the community college mission, and achievements in furthering higher education wit  more

NEW HILL, North Carolina, March 27 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release: At a competition powered by skill and packed with competitors, 30 Duke Energy lineworkers secured spots over the weekend to compete among the most elite lineworkers in the world this fall at the International Lineman's Rodeo. Duke Energy's Carolinas Lineman's Rodeo in New Hill was one of three regional Lineman's Rodeos taking place this spring across Duke Energy's service areas, displaying the talent and skill  more

LEXINGTON, North Carolina, March 27 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of Days Inn Lexington, a 120-unit hotel property located in Lexington, N.C. The property sold for $5,230,000, or $43,583 per room. "Through our competitive marketing process, we were able to generate several offers and m  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, March 27 -- North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein issued the following statement on March 26, 2024: * * * Attorney General Josh Stein today released the following statement after the Supreme Court of the United States heard oral arguments in a case challenging the FDA's regulations governing access to the medication abortion drug mifepristone. "Restricting access to a safe, effective medication isn't about health - it's about controlling women, and it's wrong and  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, March 27 -- Gov. Roy Cooper, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release on March 26, 2024: Duotech Services, LLC, an engineering company that specializes in the repair and maintenance of legacy defense equipment, will expand its operations in Macon County, creating 95 jobs, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company plans to invest $6.5 million in Franklin. "Duotech's growth is another reason why North Carolina is the most military-friendly state in the   more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, March 27 (TNSres) -- The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release: Approximately 14,000 North Carolina veterans and their families are likely eligible for the state's newly expanded Medicaid benefits. To ensure North Carolina veterans receive the support they are eligible for, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will help veterans who are newly eligible for Medicaid apply to Food and Nutrition Servic  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, March 27 -- The North Carolina Republican Party issued the following news: The North Carolina Republican Party Executive Committee selected Jason Simmons as the new chairman in Selma on Tuesday, March 26. Simmons will fill the term of previous chairman Michael Whatley, who was elected Chairman of the Republican National Committee (RNC) on March 7. Whatley formally resigned as NCGOP Chairman earlier in the evening. "I'm honored to be chosen by my fellow Republicans to   more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, March 27 -- The North Carolina Republican Party issued the following news: NCGOP Communications Director Matt Mercer writes in North State Journal. President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are mounting a full effort to put North Carolina in play in this year's election by making a grand visit to our state. While we appreciate the attention and the sight of Air Force One in our beautiful Carolina blue skies, it seems unlikely they will bring what they truly  more