ELON, North Carolina, June 19 -- Elon University issued the following news release: The longtime legal educator and administrator who helped build from the ground up Greensboro's nationally ranked law school for practical training will oversee all aspects of the Elon Law Flex Program at Elon University's Charlotte campus. Elon University School of Law's longest-serving administrator and faculty member has been promoted to a role overseeing the school's new part-time, in-person program for work  more

ELIZABETH CITY, North Carolina, June 20 -- College of the Albemarle issued the following news release: College of The Albemarle (COA) is proud to announce that it has successfully received reaccreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). This reaffirmation of accreditation, required every ten years, emphasizes COA's commitment to educational excellence and continuous improvement. The reaccreditation process involves three critical stages:   more

ELON, North Carolina, June 19 -- Elon University issued the following news release: The higher education guidebook, now in its fifth edition, looked at a variety of factors in determining its list of the top 200 colleges and universities. Elon University has again been named one of the top "Colleges Worth Your Money" by College Transitions, an online source for higher education data and admissions advice that had more than 10 million annual readers. Elon was among the 200 colleges and univers  more

ELON, North Carolina, June 19 -- Elon University issued the following news release: Grateful for his Elon education, Ralph O. Mueller '83 has made a $1.8 million estate gift that, in the future, will fund opportunities for faculty and students from underrepresented groups. In making his $1.8 million estate gift, alumnus Ralph Mueller '83 chose to support the areas that reflect his values and made his Elon education special: outstanding faculty mentors and support for students, including schola  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, June 19 -- Gov. Jim Justice, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on June 18, 2024: Gov. Jim Justice today presented Chef Paul Smith with a Distinguished West Virginian Award after becoming the first state native to win the prestigious James Beard Award for culinary excellence. Smith claimed the coveted 'Best Chef: Southeast' award as part of the annual James Beard Foundation Restaurant and Chef Awards in Chicago on June 10, 2024. This prestigious compe  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 19 -- Gov. Roy Cooper, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release on June 18, 2024: On Tuesday, June 18, 2024, Governor Roy Cooper signed a state disaster declaration for the Town of West Jefferson in Ashe County that suffered damages from a significant flood event on May 26. The declaration makes additional assistance available to the town. "This state disaster declaration will help the people of West Jefferson recover from the damages of flooding and he  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 19 (TNSres) -- Gov. Roy Cooper, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release on June 18, 2024: Today, Governor Roy Cooper visited The Early Learning Center Preschool in Charlotte and visited several classrooms to see strong child care in action as well as learning and growing through engaging activities. The Governor was joined by President and CEO of Child Care Resources Inc. Janet Singerman and local officials as he highlighted the urgent funding need for   more

HIGH POINT, North Carolina, June 20 -- High Point University issued the following news release: High Point University students who were enrolled in 18 classes explored 10 countries this summer on faculty-led Global Experience and "Maymester" programs. Short-term study abroad programs allow HPU students to travel internationally with their professors to learn about different countries through real-world experiences. Their European destinations this year included the United Kingdom, Spain, Franc  more

HIGH POINT, North Carolina, June 20 -- High Point University issued the following news release: High Point University's all-star lineup of global leaders in the Access to Innovators Program continues to expand with the addition of Mark Bradburn, the founder and co-managing financial advisor of The Bradburn Group at Morgan Stanley in New York City, New York. Bradburn is HPU's Wealth Management Innovator in Residence. Bradburn, whose daughter Blythe Marshall attends HPU, has already invested tim  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 19 -- Gov. Roy Cooper, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: James M. Pleasants Company Inc. (JMP), a major distributor and sales representative for HVAC, plumbing, and other industrial equipment, will consolidate its Greensboro operations into a new facility, creating 40 jobs over five years, according to the company. JMP will invest $30 million in Guilford County. "When a North Carolina company like JMP looks over its options and decides to grow i  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 19 -- The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services issued the following news release: Large animal veterinarians in North Carolina are eligible to apply for up to $25,000 in funds to help support their large animal practice. This $125,000 fund was created by the N.C. General Assembly in 2023 and will be administered by the N.C. Ag Finance Authority. The funding opportunity is available to veterinarians who practice in one of the 70 North Car  more

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, June 19 -- Qorvo, a provider of advanced wireless devices, wired and wireless networks and defense radar and communications, issued the following news on June 18, 2024: Qorvo(R) (Nasdaq: QRVO), a leading global provider of connectivity and power solutions, today announced the launch of three new highly integrated RF multi-chip modules (MCMs) designed for advanced radar applications. The new modules leverage Qorvo's advanced packaging and optimal process technology to  more

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, June 19 (TNSres) -- The University of North Carolina Greensboro campus issued the following news: At the close of every spring semester at UNC Greensboro, students get the chance to share the outcomes of their scholarly activity at the undergraduate and graduate research and creativity expos. They display their results on posters in UNCG's Cone Ballroom, through performances and art exhibitions, or in oral presentations. We spoke with some of the winners from the 2  more