GREENSBORO, North Carolina, March 15 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University issued the following news: By Lydian Bernhardt As North Carolina's top economic driver, agriculture is practiced in every corner of the state. But most of the research and technological innovation that could be available to the $103 billion industry comes from companies and universities in the comparatively small, urban areas of the Triad and Triangle. That imbalance can leave farmers without ex more PR

BURLINGTON, Massachusetts, March 15 (TNSres) -- DNV, a provider of classification, technical assurance, software and independent expert advisory services, issued the following news release: Brunswick Surgery Center in Leland, North Carolina is the first ambulatory surgery center in the United States to become certified in all four DNV orthopedic specialty programs. The accomplishment earned Brunswick Surgery Center the prestigious designation of an Orthopedic Center of Excellence with specialt more PR

MURFREESBORO, North Carolina, March 15 -- Chowan University issued the following news: Chowan University proudly welcomed its 24th President, Dr. Rosemary M. Thomas, with a captivating musical event night organized by the International Student Club. The evening showcased the remarkable talents of Chowan's students, who mesmerized the audience with their guitar, piano, and electronic performances. Held in the Chowan Chapel, the event not only highlighted the students' exceptional abilities but a more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, March 15 -- North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein issued the following news release on March 14, 2024: Attorney General Josh Stein today urged Cigna and Unified Women's Healthcare (UWH) to reach an agreement so women do not lose access to affordable OB/GYN care. "This disagreement is hurting women and their babies," said Attorney General Josh Stein. "I'm urging Cigna and Unified Women's Healthcare to resolve their dispute and ensure consistent care for hundreds of more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, March 15 -- The North Carolina Department of Commerce issued the following news release on March 14, 2024: Forty Main Street Champions will be honored for their contributions to downtown revitalization and community building in 2023 during a recognition ceremony today in Goldsboro. With the addition of this year's honorees, 415 Main Street Champions have now been recognized by the N.C. Department of Commerce since 2000. "Main Street Champions are invaluable assets to t more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, March 15 (TNSres) -- The North Carolina Department of Commerce issued the following news release: Coinciding with Governor Roy Cooper's "Equal Pay Day" proclamation and the National Women's History Alliance 2024 theme of celebrating "Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion," N.C. Department of Commerce Secretary Machelle Baker Sanders is urging greater gender diversity on corporate boards to better represent North Carolina's demographics. Companies with d more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, March 15 -- Gov. Roy Cooper, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: Governor Roy Cooper has declared March 2024 as Students@Work Month in North Carolina. Throughout the month, businesses across the state will help 25,000 students learn first-hand about jobs and industries in their local communities and across North Carolina. "This innovative program gives North Carolina students a front row seat to explore careers and learn what it takes to prepare for th more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, March 15 -- The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release on March 14, 2024: The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced the launch of Inclusion Connects, a first-of-its-kind initiative in the state to better connect people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families with community-based services which are essential to supporting their health and well-being. There are  more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, March 15 -- The North Carolina Department of Insurance issued the following news release: North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey will offer conferences across North Carolina to provide vital information regarding the need for flood insurance. The 2024 conferences will be similar to ones offered in 2022 through WebEx and will, again, be free of charge to insurance agents, adjusters, real estate agents, engineers, architects, land surveyors and the public. Hu more PR

ROCKY MOUNT, North Carolina, March 15 -- Nash Community College issued the following news release: Nash Community College is proud to have alums who are pillars of the community and give back in more ways than one. Dean Edwards is no different. Edwards is a retired North Carolina State Highway Patrol Lieutenant. He currently serves as the Assistant Chief of Police for the Raleigh-Durham International Airport and as a Nash County Board of Education elected official. "The opportunity (to work f more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, North Carolina, March 15 -- Fayetteville State University issued the following news: Fayetteville State University is set to receive a $1 million grant from the National Institute for Student Success to enhance student success and increase enrollment, retention and graduation outcomes. The NISS is an organization that seeks to assist education institutions with identifying unintentional barriers that hinder student success using data to identify and understand the barriers and de more PR

ASHEVILLE, North Carolina, March 15 -- The University of North Carolina-Asheville issued the following news: In the ever-evolving landscape of higher education, where prospective students and their families focus even more on return on investment, UNC Asheville continues to stand out as a wise choice for prospective students. The University has been featured in the upcoming college guidebook, "Colleges Worth Your Money" by Rowman & Littlefield, reaffirming its commitment to providing an impactf more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 15 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on March 14, 2024: Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that FreezPak Logistics, LLC, a leading provider of full-service cold and dry storage services, is investing $77.5 million to construct a 245,000-square-foot cold storage facility in the City of Suffolk to serve the Mid-Atlantic region via The Port of Virginia. Virginia competed with Georgia and North Carolina for this project, which will  more PR