RICHMOND, Virginia, May 21 -- McGuireWoods, a law firm, issued the following news release on May 20, 2024: McGuireWoods' Brian Kahn, managing partner of the firm's Charlotte office, was named to Business North Carolina's Power List 2024, published May 2, 2024. The Power List is the magazine's annual snapshot of the state's most influential private-sector leaders. With more than 20 years of experience, Kahn focuses his practice on complex business litigation, class actions, financial services a  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 21 -- The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services issued the following news release on May 20, 2024: Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler today presented the North Carolina Friends of Farmland Award to Wake County for its innovative farmland preservation initiatives that have already preserved 238 acres of farmland. The award recognizes an individual or group that delivers exemplary service in the preservation of North Carolina working land  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 21 -- The North Carolina Republican Party issued the following news release: Democrats have failed to put North Carolina in play for President Biden in 2024. They've brought him in to visit. Brought him in to raise money. Brought both he and Vice President Harris in at the same time. Brought First Lady Jill Biden. Even brought him to the same city where President Trump was going to hold a rally. They've also signed some leases for offices. It's fair to ask, after   more

DURHAM, North Carolina, May 21 -- The North Carolina State Treasurer issued the following news release on May 20, 2024: As keeper of the public purse, State Treasurer Dale R. Folwell, CPA, understands the importance of every dollar meant for public purposes. On Monday, May 20, he gave Durham County officials nearly 70,000 reasons to agree with him. Money that has become undeliverable for a variety of reasons is safeguarded at the Unclaimed Property Division (UPD) of the Department of State Tre  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 21 (TNSres) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: Researchers from North Carolina State University have found that multiple species of Gardnerella, bacteria sometimes associated with bacterial vaginosis (BV) and pre-term birth, can coexist in the same vaginal microbiome. The findings add to the emerging picture of Gardnerella's effects on human health. Gardnerella is a group of anaerobic bacteria that are commonly found in the vagina  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 21 -- North Carolina Community College System issued the following news: Suzanne Ross, Small Business Center Director at Johnston Community College in Smithfield, has been appointed a Regional Director for the Small Business Center Network (SBCN). The SBCN is housed in the North Carolina Community College System and comprises the Small Business Centers at all 58 community colleges across the state. As Regional Director, Ross will provide coaching and mentoring sup  more

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, May 21 -- Qorvo, a provider of advanced wireless devices, wired and wireless networks and defense radar and communications, issued the following news on May 20, 2024: Qorvo(R) (Nasdaq: QRVO), a leading global provider of connectivity and power solutions, today announced that a federal jury in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware returned a verdict on Friday, May 17, 2024, in favor of Qorvo, finding that Akoustis Technologies, Inc. and Akoustis Inc. (t  more

WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, May 20 -- Wake Forest University issued the following news: Six Wake Forest students have been awarded Fulbright Scholarships to conduct research and teach English during the 2024-2025 academic year. The Fulbright U.S. Student Program is the U.S. government's flagship international educational exchange program, offering research study and teaching opportunities in more than 160 countries. The Fulbright award is designed to facilitate cultural exchange and increa  more

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, May 21 (TNSres) -- The University of North Carolina Greensboro campus issued the following news: UNC Greensboro's Dr. Hemali Rathnayake has been funded by NCInnovation for her work on a refining process to convert lithium into battery-grade lithium carbonate. She is one of eight researchers in North Carolina selected by the state-funded nonprofit to receive its $5.2 million pilot round of funding. The grant approval is conditioned on standard next steps, including e  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 21 -- The Wake Technical Community College issued the following news: Wake Tech students will now have exciting new opportunities to earn college credits while seeing the world! The college has launched a Global Education program that offers expanded Study Abroad options, as well as the chance to earn a unique credential called Scholar of Global Distinction. "We're beyond excited to launch this new program," said Humanities Department Head Dr. Rebecca Berry, direct  more