RALEIGH, North Carolina, April 23 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * Awards presented for outstanding source water protection efforts The North Carolina Source Water Collaborative, a statewide drinking water protection group, announced the winners of the Source Water Protection Awards during the Water Resources Research Institute's annual conference, held last month. The annual awards program recognizes individuals and organiza  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, April 23 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release: * * * Bank of America Declares Second Quarter 2025 Stock Dividends CHARLOTTE, NC - Bank of America Corporation today announced the Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend on Bank of America common stock of $0.26 per share, payable on June 27, 2025 to shareholders of record as of June 6, 2025. The Board also declared a reg  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, April 24 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release on April 23, 2025: * * * Duke Energy marks Earth Month in South Carolina with $375,000 in grants to fight trash, promote tree planting, sustain trail access * Duke Energy Foundation funding goes to 24 nonprofit, governmental organizations across the state * Grants support efforts that work to ensure future generations enjoy the tremendous benefits of the natural resources of the Palmetto State GREENVILLE, S  more

HIGH POINT, North Carolina, April 24 -- High Point University issued the following news release: * * * HPU Poll: North Carolinians Appreciate Trees But Could Support More Arbor Day Activities HIGH POINT, N.C., April 23, 2025 - As Arbor Day approaches on Friday, April 25, a new HPU Poll of North Carolina residents shows strong support for the environmental benefits of trees, even as awareness of Arbor Day itself and participation in related events remain limited. A majority of respondents val  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, April 24 -- The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services issued the following news release on April 23, 2025: * * * N.C. Forest Service announces 2024 Tree City USA, Tree Campus Higher Education and 2025 Tree Line USA recipients The N.C. Forest Service Urban and Community Forestry program has announced that 69 communities, 12 campuses and three utilities have been awarded 2024 Tree City USA, 2024 Tree Campus Higher Education and 2025 Tree Line US  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, April 24 -- The North Carolina State Treasurer issued the following news release on April 23, 2025: * * * The Department of State Treasurer Announces Bonds Sold for Triangle Area Transportation Project The Department of State Treasurer sold $442 million of bonds today to pay for transportation projects in Wake and Johnston counties and to refund certain previous bonds. The GARVEE Bond Package was approved by the Council of State in March for the completion of Interst  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, April 23 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * N.C. Environmental Management Commission to meet May 7-8 The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission will meet May 7-8 in the Ground Floor Hearing Room of the Archdale Building in Raleigh. Members of the public may attend in-person or join the meeting by computer or phone. The committee meetings will be held May 7. The full commission meeting will b  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, April 24 -- The North Carolina Republican Party issued the following news release: * * * Democrats Prioritize Illegal Alien Criminals over North Carolina Families Hi there, Last week, we highlighted the new hero of the Democrat Party: a wife-beating illegal immigrant gang member with no right to be in the United States. This week, the failing political party with approval ratings below 30% is taking their pro-illegal immigration show on the road, and North Carolina  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, April 24 -- The North Carolina Department of Revenue issued the following news release on April 23, 2025: * * * The NCDOR Suspends Certain Late Action Penalties in Response to the IRS Pushing Back Tax Deadlines In response to the Internal Revenue Service postponing various federal tax filing and payment deadlines until Sept. 25, 2025, the N.C. Department of Revenue (NCDOR) will not assess (or will remove) certain late action penalties on selected state tax filings, pa  more

PEMBROKE, North Carolina, April 23 -- The University of North Carolina-Pembroke issued the following news: * * * UNC Pembroke, Richmond Community College Launch Guaranteed Transfer Program for Local Students In a move to expand access to four-year degrees and ease the path for local students, UNC Pembroke has announced a new guaranteed transfer initiative in partnership with Richmond Community College (RCC). The BraveNation Advantage Transfer program ensures that students who complete an ass  more