CUPERTINO, California, Feb. 25 -- Apple, a provider of consumer electronics, computer software and online services, posted the following news on Feb. 24, 2025: * * * Apple will spend more than $500 billion in the U.S. over the next four years Teams and facilities to expand in Michigan, Texas, California, Arizona, Nevada, Iowa, Oregon, North Carolina, and Washington Plans include a new factory in Texas, doubling the U.S. Advanced Manufacturing Fund, a manufacturing academy, and accelerated in  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Feb. 24 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release: * * * BofA and Youth on Course Partner to Expand Access to the Sport for Youth Golfers Across America As part of the joint effort, Youth on Course will seek to add municipal golf courses to the Youth on Course network, ensuring golf is available to more youth in more communities than ever before. Bank of America's support of golf is longstanding   more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Feb. 24 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release: * * * Digital Interactions by BofA Clients Surge to Over 26 Billion, up 12% Year-Over-Year CHARLOTTE, NC - Digital interactions by Bank of America clients grew 12% last year, reaching an all-time record 26 billion interactions through a combination of digital logins and proactive alerts. Innovative digital capabilities are enhancing experiences f  more

DURHAM, North Carolina, Feb. 25 -- Duke University Pratt School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Five Questions With Andrew Ross New Assistant Director of Human Resources Andrew Ross talks about his journey to Duke and how he's helping Pratt grow into the future You've had a variety of program leadership positions before your career turned toward HR. What attracted you to these types of HR positions? While some of my previous roles focused on program leadership, I was always   more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 25 -- North Carolina Community College System issued the following news on Feb. 24, 2025: * * * Introducing the New Chief Advancement Officer for NC Community Colleges, D'Andre Esposito Raleigh, N.C. - The North Carolina Community Colleges Foundation (Foundation) is pleased to announce D'Andre S. Esposito as the new Chief Advancement Officer (CAO) for North Carolina Community Colleges. This is a new, full-time position at the Foundation. The CAO is charged with   more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 24 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * NCDEQ Division of Water Resources approves permit for Vanceboro Quarry After receiving feedback at a public hearing and during the comment period, the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Water Resources has approved the renewal of the permit regulating wastewater discharge from Martin Marietta Materials Inc.'s Vanceboro Quarry. The di  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 24 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * REMINDER: State coastal commission to meet in New Bern Feb. 26-27; Coastal Resources Advisory Council to meet Feb. 26 The N.C. Coastal Resources Commission (CRC) will meet Feb. 26 and 27 at the DoubleTree New Bern Riverfront, 100 Middle Street, New Bern. The public may attend the CRC meeting in-person or watch online. The regular business meeting of the CRC wil  more

CULLOWHEE, North Carolina, Feb. 24 -- Western Carolina University issued the following news: * * * Restoring through research: WCU professors help rebuild after Helene By Matt Salerno Hurricane Helene stormed into North Carolina on Friday, Sept. 27 and wreaked unprecedented havoc over the following three days. Thousands of homes and miles of roadways were swept away by the floodwaters. Tens of thousands more homes were damaged, displacing families. Waterways became clogged with debris and st  more

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Feb. 24 -- The University of North Carolina Greensboro campus issued the following news: * * * UNCG Chemistry Students Inspire Future Scientists at Lindley Elementary In recent years, elementary school teachers have prioritized instructional time for reading and mathematics, sometimes to the detriment of science lessons. As teachers grapple with the finite hours in a school day, science experiments are often relegated to enrichment activities, which leaves young mi  more