MURFREESBORO, North Carolina, July 11 -- Chowan University issued the following news: Associate Vice President for Athletics, Patrick Mashuda, announced in July 2024 that Madisen Lavelle will be the department's new Director of Athletic Communications. Before taking on this position, she excelled as a collegiate softball player at Davis and Elkins College, where she played for five years, and has NCAA tournament experience. The Pittsburgh, PA native graduated in May of 2024 with a degree in Man more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 11 -- Gov. Roy Cooper, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release on July 10, 2024: Today, Governor Roy Cooper visited Wayne Community College to highlight the Southeastern Education and Economic Development (SEED) Summer Apprenticeship Academy. The Governor was joined by local officials and educators as he met apprentices and highlighted work-based learning opportunities in public schools. "Apprenticeship programs like SEED help students gain critical ex more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 11 -- North Carolina Community College System issued the following news: Students from North Carolina community colleges earned 42 medallions at the 59th annual SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference in Atlanta last month. The championship is a series of career competition events showcasing the best career and technical education students in the nation. There were nearly 18,000 total registrations and more than 6,000 competitors in 110 competitions.  more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, July 11 (TNSres) -- Bank of America, a financial institution, issued the following news release on July 10, 2024: * * * Better Money Habits(R) Survey Indicates Younger Americans are Delaying Milestones and Implementing Lifestyle Changes to Adapt to Today's Economic Realities * * * Today, 46% of Gen Zers (ages 18-27) rely on financial assistance from parents and family, according to new research from Bank of America's Better Money Habits(R) financial education team. more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 11 -- The Wake Technical Community College issued the following news: By Laurie Clowers Wake Technical Community College and Gregory Poole Equipment Co. are teaming up to offer in-demand apprenticeship opportunities for students who want to work on construction equipment. Gregory Poole, the exclusive Caterpillar dealer for eastern North Carolina, will hire up to 18 apprentices for the Fall semester through the WakeWorks(R) Apprenticeship program. Apprentices will more PR

CULLOWHEE, North Carolina, July 11 -- Western Carolina University issued the following news: Western Carolina University's Board of Trustees elected Casey Cooper as its chair during a special called meeting Wednesday, July 10, replacing former chair Kathy Greeley, who was recently appointed to the University of North Carolina Board of Governors. Cooper, the chief executive officer of Cherokee Indian Hospital, is the first known member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians to be selected to c more PR