RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 17 (TNSres) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: A small pilot study has found evidence of human co-infections from Bartonella and Babesia odocoilei, a protozoal tick-borne infection primarily found in deer, moose and other cervids. The co-infections were detected in six of seven patients suffering from chronic, non-specific illness, who were enrolled in a Bartonella study at North Carolina State University. The work presents some o  more

SALISBURY, North Carolina, July 16 -- Catawba College issued the following news: On Monday, the Commission on the Future of NC Elections convened its second all-commission meeting at Catawba College to present findings on the safety and security of the North Carolina election system and recommendations for improvements. The findings showed North Carolina elections are currently administered securely and professionally, with slight improvements recommended, a finding that is especially relevant   more

AKRON, Ohio, July 16 -- Akron Public Schools issued the following speech on July 15, 2024, by D'Essence Jackson: * * * D'Essence Jackson is a proud Akron Public Schools 2022 Buchtel CLC graduate and a dedicated leader. From freshman to senior year, she served as a student board member, showcasing her commitment to her community. Now, she is excelling as a pre-med student at the esteemed North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. Her passion for the medical field was ignited w  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, July 16 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release: * * * * Duke Energy's partnership with the Cincinnati Regional Chamber and The Huntington National Bank provides grants to seven local businesses in different communities in Ohio and Kentucky seeking funding for growth. * * * ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Duke Energy is excited to announce the seven $5,000 grant recipients for year three of Storefronts to the Forefront, a multi-year partnership with the Cincinnati  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 17 -- McDermott Will and Emery, a law firm, issued the following news release: International law firm McDermott Will & Emery represented an affiliate of Driftwood Capital as mezzanine lender in connection with a mezzanine loan in the principal amount of up to $19,900,000, made in conjunction with a mortgage loan in the principal amount of up to $60,400,000, for three hotels in June 2024: * Blockade Runner Beach Resort located at 275 Waynick Blvd. in Wrightsville Beach,   more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 17 -- The Wake Technical Community College issued the following news: By Traci Ashley People with bachelor's degrees have a quick new way to transition to teaching. Wake Tech is launching an online certificate program this fall that offers an accelerated pathway to becoming a licensed elementary school teacher. The college has joined the Cultivating Carolina Classrooms initiative, a collaboration between the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction and the  more

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The Democratic Governors Association issued the following news: Robinson "never made clear who exactly he thought deserved to die." New reporting from Cardinal and Pine in North Carolina reveals more details about Mark Robinson's "history of violent rhetoric against those he disagrees with" as he refuses to answer questions after declaring "We now find ourselves struggling with people who have evil intent" and "some folks need killing."The report adds that Robinson "has   more

WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, July 16 -- Wake Forest University issued the following news: FEATURED NEWS Local experts weigh in on security concerns after assassination attempt By Joshua Davis | WXII-TV (Winston Salem, NC) "Throughout American history, it's been all too common of presidential assassinations and efforts to target presidential candidates," said politics professor John Dinan. "Security concerns and the failed assassination attempt at Donald Trump will dominate the convention i  more