WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, March 27 -- Wake Forest University posted the following news: * * * AAAS honors two Wake Forest researchers as lifetime Fellows Two researchers at Wake Forest University have been elected 2024 Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Kimberley McAllister, Professor of Biology and Professor of Translational Neuroscience, who also serves as Vice Provost for Research, Scholarly Inquiry and Creative Activity; and Professor of Chemistry A more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, March 28 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University issued the following news: * * * Congressman Hudson Sees A&T's Innovation Firsthand as Exponential University By Alana V. Allen EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (March 27, 2025) - Congressman Richard Hudson visited North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University to learn about the innovative research and technological advancements taking place on campus. Hudson, who represents North Carolina's more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, March 28 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release on March 27, 2025: * * * Duke Energy Florida and its foundation continue their commitment to affordable housing with $75,000 in donations to Habitat for Humanity * Grants awarded to three Habitat for Humanity affiliate organizations * Affordable housing investments from the company top $200,000 in Florida since 2020 * Duke Energy Florida employees volunteer to build homes in Citrus and Orange counties ST.  more PR

ELON, North Carolina, March 28 -- Elon University issued the following news release: * * * 2024 President's Report showcases innovation, teaching excellence This year's report underlines the university's efforts to redefine student success through bold initiatives, excellence in teaching and a commitment to shaping the future of education. For the fourth consecutive year, Elon University has been named the nation's leader in undergraduate teaching by U.S. News & World Report. That distinctio more PR

ELON, North Carolina, March 28 -- Elon University issued the following news release: * * * Poll: North Carolinians unhappy with Hurricane Helene recovery assistance The latest Elon University Poll finds dissatisfaction with the work of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and many respondents say they expect rebuilding efforts to take many years. North Carolinians are not happy with the progress in recovering from Hurricane Helene damage in the state, according to the latest Elon Universi more PR

HIGH POINT, North Carolina, March 28 -- High Point University issued the following news release: * * * Research and Innovation: March 2025 HIGH POINT, N.C., March 27, 2025 - Members of the High Point University community frequently conduct, publish and share research and creative works in a variety of ways. Below is a recap of recent research and innovation initiatives. HPU Students Present Robots at Educational Technology Conference Three HPU students presented robotics as a tool for eleme more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, March 28 -- The North Carolina State Treasurer issued the following news release on March 27, 2025: * * * NC Department of State Treasurer and Open AI Announce AI Pilot North Carolina State Treasurer Brad Briner and OpenAI today announced a pilot program to use artificial intelligence to improve government services for the people of North Carolina. Over the next 12 weeks, the Department of State Treasurer (DST) and OpenAI will explore ways to safely and responsibly us more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, March 28 -- The North Carolina Department of Insurance issued the following news release on March 27, 2025: * * * Commissioner Causey sets hearing date for proposed automobile insurance rate increase North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey has set Sept. 22 as the hearing date for the North Carolina Rate Bureau's proposed 23% automobile insurance rate increase. "We are not in agreement with the Rate Bureau's proposed increases filed on Feb. 3. The next step, more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, March 28 -- The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources issued the following news release on March 27, 2025: * * * National Register Adds 11 North Carolina Historic Places The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources announces the addition of multiple sites across the state to the National Register of Historic Places. The newly recognized sites include a mix of districts, individual properties, and updated documentation, highligh more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, March 27 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * NCDEQ Division of Coastal Management to hold second public hearing on Mid-Currituck Bridge CAMA application The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's (NCDEQ) Division of Coastal Management (DCM) will hold a public hearing on April 16 from 5-7 p.m. at the Currituck Extension Center located at 120 Community Way, Barco, to hear public comment on Nort more PR

CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, March 28 -- The University of North Carolina Chapel Hill campus issued the following news: * * * 4 Carolina faculty named AAAS fellows Four Carolina faculty members have been named 2024 fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, one of the largest multidisciplinary scientific societies and publisher of the Science family of academic journals. The selection is one of the most distinguished honors in the scientific community. "We are proud  more PR