CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Oct. 10 (TNSres) -- Bank of America, a financial institution, issued the following news release: * * * More than nine in 10 high-net-worth Americans engage in philanthropy * * * NEW YORK, NY - The vast majority (91%) of affluent Americans donate to charity, but giving motivations, priorities and strategies vary by generation and gender, according to new data from Bank of America Private Bank (PDF). Direct giving with a financial contribution is the most common for  more

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Oct. 9 -- The BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Health Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Funds will benefit multiple organizations in affected areas; $400,000 total contributed to relief efforts * * * The BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Foundation has donated an additional $250,000 to support communities devastated by Hurricane Helene, which made landfall as a category 4 storm on Sept. 26 and caused catastrophic flooding in parts of northeast Tenn  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Oct. 10 (TNSres) -- Bank of America, a financial institution, issued the following news release: * * * Majority of women and minority business owners surveyed plan to expand their businesses over the next 12 months * * * Nearly four out of five (78%) small and mid-sized business owners anticipate revenue growth in the next 12 months. This level of confidence spans most business owners, with 76% of women, 82% of Hispanic-Latino, 84% of Black/African American and 83%  more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Oct. 9 (TNSres) -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news: Hurricane Helene has devastated swaths of Southern Appalachia, pummeling cities from Newport, Tennessee, to Asheville, North Carolina. Lives lost. Families displaced. Property destroyed. Scientists will study the storm for decades. Many are asking: What made the weather so devastating this far inland? And what comes next? Officials at East Tennessee State University, home to the State of  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 10 -- William Peace University issued the following news: William Peace University students who want to work in the sports world after graduation will soon have more opportunities. That's because the University is offering a new major in Sport Management starting in January 2025. The program was previously offered only as a minor. "This program combines a passion for sports with essential business skills, preparing you to lead and innovate in the dynamic world of  more

HIGH POINT, North Carolina, Oct. 10 -- High Point University issued the following news release: Johnny C. Taylor Jr., president and CEO of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), recently visited High Point University's campus to mentor students as HPU's Human Capital Expert in Residence. Taylor leads one of the world's largest human resources trade associations with nearly 340,000 members in 180 countries. His career spans more than 20 years as a lawyer, HR executive and CEO for bot  more

DURHAM, North Carolina, Oct. 9 -- Pairwise, a company that says it commercializes gene edited consumer food and agricultural products, issued the following news release: * * * * An important staple crop in many countries, optimizing yam production will help narrow the widespread nutritional deficit in Africa. * * * Nairobi, Kenya; Durham, N.C. (Oct. 8, 2024) - The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), in partnership with Pairwise, a US-based technology company pioneering th  more

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Oct. 10 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University issued the following news: By Jamie Crockett North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, hosted a five-day biotechnology camp for 12 high school students at the Merck Biotechnology Learning Center located at the Gateway Research Park South Campus. The camp is a result of N.C. A&T and Merck's ongoing partne  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 10 -- North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein issued the following news release on Oct. 9, 2024: Attorney General Josh Stein announced a $625,000 settlement with Dr. Eric Troyer of Landis and his medical practice, Troyer Medical Inc, P.C. over alleged laboratory kickback schemes. This money will be returned to state and federal health care programs - $429,254 to the federal government and $195,746 to the state of North Carolina. "Doctors need to make decisions   more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 10 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Division of Air Quality issued the following news release: The Department of Environmental Quality's Division of Marine Fisheries has received a new Endangered Species Act Section 10 Incidental Take Permit (ITP) from the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS). The ITP authorizes a limited number of incidental takes of sea turtles and sturgeon in internal Coastal and Joint Fishing Waters for estuarine   more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 10 -- Gov. Roy Cooper, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release on Oct. 9, 2024: Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced Boards and Commissions appointments. Gov. Cooper has appointed the following individuals to the Governor's Advisory Council on Aging: * Adrienne A. Livengood of Winston Salem as a member at-large. Livengood previously served on the Senior Services Board and the Family Services of Forsyth County Board. Livengood has dedicated her time to  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 9 -- The North Carolina Republican Party issued the following news release: Just one seat for the N.C. Supreme Court is on the ballot this year, and there may not be a larger contrast between two candidates. Simply put, Conservative Jefferson Griffin will follow the law, and Liberal Allison Riggs won't. Conservative Jefferson Griffin is an originalist judge, proud Army National Guard Captain, and has been elected by the people of North Carolina to his current posi  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 10 (TNSres) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: Fecal microbiota transplants, or FMTs, are a magic bullet for patients with recurring infections from Clostridioides difficile (C. diff), but researchers are only beginning to understand why. A new in-depth study of pre- and post-transplant microbiomes shows that FMTs result in an increase of bacteria that inhabit the same niche within the gut as C. diff, but without the negative cons  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 10 (TNSres) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: Researchers have created a new modeling tool that can be used to help develop ocean-based hydrokinetic energy projects. The tool can be used both to help design more robust marine hydrokinetic technologies and to inform risk assessments that are essential for securing financing and permitting of commercial projects. At issue are marine hydrokinetic devices, which convert the mechanic  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Oct. 9 -- Bank of America, a financial institution, issued the following news release on Oct. 8, 2024: * * * Bank of America Marketplace by Seneca Women booth will feature five women-owned businesses from the U.S. and Mexico rent-free thanks to the bank * * * NEW YORK, NY - Bank of America today announced the four New York City-based small business beneficiaries of this year's Bank of America Small Business Spotlight program at the iconic Bank of America Winter Vil  more

CARY, North Carolina, Oct. 9 (TNSres) -- SAS Institute, a business analytics software and services provider, issued the following news release: * * * Harvard Business Review Analytic Services report sponsored by SAS explores MarTech challenges and growing interest in GenAI * * * Marketing technology (MarTech) can help companies create personalized experiences, deliver clear and consistent messages, and tailor content to relevant customer needs. Yet barriers prevent these technologies from fo  more

ROCKY MOUNT, North Carolina, Oct. 10 -- Nash Community College issued the following news release: As Dr. Lew K. Hunnicutt embarks on his sixth year as President of Nash Community College (NCC), his vision is more than a strategic plan; it's a transformative journey for the entire community. With a commitment to making NCC the premier choice for education in Nash County, Dr. Hunnicutt is paving the way for a brighter, more inclusive future. "Nash County is home to around 96,000 residents, and   more