CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, April 23 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release: This Earth Day, the Duke Energy Foundation awarded $500,000 in grants to local nonprofits in North Carolina focused on environmental justice and climate resiliency. "North Carolina is at the forefront of the energy transition, with local communities experiencing unprecedented growth and opportunity," said Kendal Bowman, Duke Energy's North Carolina president. "We remain committed to investing in our resilient more PR

GREENVILLE, North Carolina, April 23 -- East Carolina University issued the following news release: Ronnie Barnes, vice president of medical services for the National Football League (NFL) and head athletic trainer for the New York Giants, will be the keynote speaker at East Carolina University's spring commencement ceremony. More than 3,800 students along with their friends and family will gather to celebrate Friday, May 3, at 10 a.m. in Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. Barnes has been with the Giants  more PR

ELON, North Carolina, April 23 -- Elon University issued the following news release: Elon University and eight other colleges and universities in North Carolina and Pennsylvania are joining forces to bring an innovative, large-scale solar facility online in western Kentucky. By collaborating on this Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), Davidson College, Dickinson College, Elon University, Haverford College, Lafayette College, Lehigh University, Muhlenberg College, Swarthmore College and Wake Forest  more PR

GREENVILLE, Kentucky, April 23 -- The Tennessee Military Department issued the following news release: A Maryville native and Soldier with the Tennessee National Guard, Spc. Noah Green, has been named Region III's Best Warrior following a competition held from April 14-19, in Kentucky. Green competed against nine other Guardsmen, representing the best from Region III's states and territories. These Soldiers represented Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Car more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, April 23 -- North Carolina State Treasurer Dale R. Folwell issued the following news release: State Treasurer Dale R. Folwell, CPA, and the State Health Plan (Plan) have issued a Request for Information (RFI) asking the public for help in lowering the cost of GLP-1 drugs for treating obesity. In January, the State Health Plan Board of Trustees (Board) voted to end coverage of popular GLP-1 drugs like Wegovy and Saxenda for the purpose of weight loss starting on April 1, more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, April 23 -- Gov. Roy Cooper, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced that EnergizeNC, North Carolina's Solar for All coalition, has been selected by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for $156 million in funding through the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF) grant program. This funding will help households across the state utilize the benefits of low-cost, reliable solar energy, particularly in more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, April 23 -- Gov. Roy Cooper, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: Today, Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (NCDNCR) Secretary Reid Wilson celebrated Earth Day by visiting the Blue Ridge Parkway in Buncombe County. They were joined by the National Park Service and state conservation leaders. "The Blue Ridge Parkway is one of our state's most prominent places to experience our natural bea more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, April 23 -- Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: In a significant step towards honoring the courageous acts of North Carolina's bravest citizens, the office of the Lieutenant Governor is proud to announce the launch of the North Carolina Medal of Valor webpage on the official Lt. Governor's website. The North Carolina Medal of Valor, established to recognize acts of extraordinary heroism and sacrifice by our first responders, ser more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, April 23 -- The North Carolina Republican Party issued the following news release: The North Carolina Republican Party (NCGOP) announced that Matt Judge will serve as the party's Executive Director. Judge, who has served as the NCGOP's Political Director since 2021, succeeds Jason Simmons in the role of the party's Executive Director. "Matt is uniquely qualified to step into the Executive Director role and get to work immediately. His experience along with his commitm more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, April 23 -- The North Carolina Republican Party issued the following news release: Speaker Announcement: Lara Trump to speak at 2024 NCGOP Convention! GREENSBORO The North Carolina Republican Party (NCGOP) is pleased to announce that Republican National Committee Co-Chair and NC native Lara Trump will be the featured speaker at the 2024 Old North State Dinner at the 2024 State Convention in Greensboro! Who: RNC Co-Chair Lara Trump What: Old North State Dinner, 2024  more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, April 23 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: Dr. Amber Fort, a critical care physician who practices in North Dakota and North Carolina, is also a student at Purdue Global Law School with a passion for advocating for those who can't advocate for themselves -- a situation Fort says is particularly common in rural areas. "It's been frustrating me for a long time," Fort said. "I thought that the best way to sit at the table with the people who make the more PR

CARY, North Carolina, April 23 -- SAS Institute, a business analytics software and services provider, issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: SAS, a leader in data and AI, announced today that CRN(R), a brand of The Channel Company(R), included SAS on its 2024 Big Data 100 list in the Big Data Business Analytics category. This annual list recognizes technology vendors committed to delivering continuous innovation across their big data portfolios in business analytics; data warehous more PR

SWARTHMORE, Pennsylvania, April 23 -- Swarthmore College issued the following news: Swarthmore is joining forces with eight other colleges and universities in North Carolina and Pennsylvania to bring a large-scale solar facility online in western Kentucky, called Sebree Solar II. By collaborating on this Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Davidson College, Dickinson College, Elon University, Haverford College, Lafayette College, Lehigh University, Muhlenberg College, and Wake Forest University more PR

ELON, North Carolina, April 23 -- Elon University issued the following news release: Inspired by Elon's commitment to the holistic health and well-being of all students, faculty and staff, alumni Mark '98 and Kim Tyson '99, of Monroe, North Carolina, have made a $3 million gift to name the Counseling Services Center in the new HealthEU Center. The HealthEU facility will be located within the university's Innovation Quad and is scheduled to open in summer 2026. The Tysons were impressed by how  more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, April 23 -- The Wake Technical Community College issued the following news: Wake Tech is extremely pleased to announce the addition of Fayetteville State University's Bronco Benefit program to its university transfer options. The program guarantees admission to FSU to Wake Tech graduates who want to complete a bachelor's degree and creates a supportive and seamless transfer process. Wake Tech and FSU officials celebrated the new partnership Monday at a signing ceremony more PR

WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, April 23 -- Wake Forest University issued the following news: By Cheryl Walker Wake Forest University and eight other colleges and universities in North Carolina and Pennsylvania are joining forces to bring an innovative, large-scale solar facility online in western Kentucky. By collaborating on this Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), Davidson College, Dickinson College, Elon University, Haverford College, Lafayette College, Lehigh University, Muhlenberg College, Sw more PR