RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 26 (TNSres) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: Researchers from North Carolina State University have developed an array that assesses methylation levels of genes located in imprint control regions (ICRs) within the human genome. The array represents a cost-effective, efficient method for exploring potential links between environmental exposures and epigenetic dysregulation during the early developmental origins of diseases and beh  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, July 26 -- Bank of America, a financial institution, issued the following news release: * * * App on Track to Reach $1 Trillion by Year End * * * NEW YORK, NY -- Bank of America has seen the adoption and use of its CashPro App for corporate payment approvals accelerate significantly over the last couple of years. Corporate payment approvals completed via the CashPro App surpassed a record $500 billion as of the middle of this year - up nearly 40% compared to the mi  more

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: The Democratic National Committee (DNC) filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) against Cornel West's presidential campaign and three groups with GOP ties. The complaint accuses West's campaign of accepting illegal in-kind contributions from Republican operatives to aid their efforts to gain ballot access in North Carolina and Arizona. This follows reporting from the Associated Press  more

DURHAM, North Carolina, July 26 (TNSres) -- Duke University Pratt School of Engineering issued the following news: The highly competitive Graduate Research Fellowship, offered by the National Science Foundation, provides graduate students annual financial support for five years. Every year, scores of would-be graduate student engineers throw their names in the ring for a chance at the National Science Foundation's Graduate Research Fellowship (GRFP), with around 15% of applicants receiving fun  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 26 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * 19 Communities Selected for Phases 3 and 4 of the Resilient Coastal Communities Program * * * The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Division of Coastal Management (DCM) is awarding 20 grants to 19 communities for Phases 3 and 4 of the Resilient Coastal Communities Program (RCCP). The primary objective of Phase 3 of the RCCP is to provide fund  more

ROCKY MOUNT, North Carolina, July 26 -- Nash Community College issued the following news release: Nash Community College has announced five ambassadors to serve for the 2024-2025 academic year. Student ambassadors represent NCC by promoting a positive image, interacting with campus stakeholders and supporting NCC foundation efforts. They lead campus tours, serve as hosts for campus activities and participate in student recruitment by advocating for NCC and sharing their stories. Demone Frazie  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 26 -- Gov. Roy Cooper, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release on July 25, 2024: A year after legislative Republicans blocked the implementation of more resilient building codes, the financial consequences across North Carolina are becoming clear. Communities across the state missed out on an estimated $70 million in federal FEMA funds this year due to the Republican veto override of HB 488 in 2023. Access to affordable homeowners insurance will become   more