MIAMI, Florida, Jan. 28 -- Akerman, a law firm, issued the following news release: Akerman proudly announces the signing of a lease for its new office in Charlotte, North Carolina, further expanding Akerman's national platform. This move marks the firm's 26th U.S. location, following the opening of its Wilmington, Delaware, office in July. Strategically located in the heart of Charlotte's Central Business District at 101 S. Tryon Street, the office spans 7,462 square feet and offers capacity f more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Jan. 27 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * Division of Water Resources to hold public hearing on Mid-Currituck Bridge proposal The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Division of Water Resources will hold a public hearing on Feb. 27 at the Currituck County Center to hear public comment on North Carolina Department of Transportation and North Carolina Turnpike Authority's 401 water quality more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Jan. 27 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Hybrid fire ants turn up the heat in far Southwest Virginia More stories from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences In Lee County, Virginia Cooperative Extension Agent Amy Byington is working to stop a tiny invader posing a big problem. Hybrid fire ants, which are well-established across East Tennessee and parts of Kentucky and North Carolina, are now infiltrating far Southwest Virginia. "It's just on more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Jan. 28 -- The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction issued the following news release on Jan. 27, 2025: North Carolina Superintendent of Public Instruction Maurice "Mo" Green announced the final hire to his executive leadership team today. Dr. Stacey Wilson-Norman will serve as the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction's (NCDPI) Chief Academic Officer. "Stacey Wilson-Norman has a well-earned reputation for her leadership of instructional practices more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Jan. 27 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * State officials announce availability of fiscal year 2025 grants to improve public beach access The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality's Division of Coastal Management (DCM) is announcing the availability of approximately $2 million in funding to help local governments in 20 coastal counties improve public access to coastal beaches and waters for the 2025-2 more PR

CULLOWHEE, North Carolina, Jan. 28 -- Western Carolina University issued the following news: By Bill Studenc Western Carolina University officially kicked off the largest comprehensive fundraising campaign in the university's 136-year history, an effort to secure $100 million in philanthropic support with a focus on increasing the financial resources necessary for long-delayed upgrades in facilities used by Catamount student-athletes. Christened the "Fill the Western Sky" campaign, the histor more PR