BOONE, North Carolina, May 21 -- Appalachian State University issued the following news: * * * App State nursing program receives $1 million commitment from Bedford Falls Foundation By Courtney Roberts BOONE, N.C. -- Appalachian State University has received a $1 million commitment from the Bedford Falls Foundation in support of its pre-licensure Bachelor of Science in nursing (BSN) program in the Beaver College of Health Sciences. The funds will provide significant scholarship support for  more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, May 22 -- Brighthouse Financial issued the following news release on May 20, 2025: * * * Brighthouse Financial Recommends Shareholders Reject "Mini-Tender" Offer by Potemkin Limited Brighthouse Financial believes the offer is not in the best interest of shareholders as it is significantly below market value Brighthouse Financial, Inc. ("Brighthouse Financial" or the "company") (Nasdaq: BHF) announced today that it has received notice of an unsolicited "mini-tender" more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, May 22 -- Cirba Solutions, a battery recycling and materials company, issued the following news release: * * * Cirba Solutions Announces New Operations Executive Charlotte, N.C. (May 20, 2025) - Cirba Solutions, the premier battery recycling materials and management company, announces the appointment of Adam Turner as Senior Vice President, Manufacturing, effectively immediately. With nearly 30 years of diverse operational experience in manufacturing, processing, lo more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 21 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * DEQ selects nine projects to receive $2.79 million in Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) State Energy Office (SEO) has selected nine projects to receive $2.79 million in Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants. The selected projects will boost energy savings and reduce costs for loca more PR

DURHAM, North Carolina, May 21 -- Duke University Pratt School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * A Tool That Helps Predict a Brain-Damaging Seizure A team led by Duke computer scientist Cynthia Rudin created the tool with artificial intelligence. The simple scorecard, used in hospitals everywhere, saves lives. In hospital intensive care units, neurologists often use a simple scorecard to quickly evaluate a critically ill patient's likelihood of having a brain-damaging seizure s more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 22 -- The North Carolina Department of Commerce issued the following news release on May 21, 2025: * * * North Carolina's April Employment Figures Released The state's seasonally adjusted April 2025 unemployment rate was 3.7 percent, unchanged from March's revised rate. The national rate was unchanged at 4.2 percent. North Carolina's unemployment rate increased 0.1 of a percentage point from a year ago. The number of people employed decreased 81 over the month to more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 21 -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: * * * Even Without Feds, States Can Take Meaningful Action on Climate Change In the absence of an ambitious federal climate strategy, a new study shows state-led action can make a significant difference in reducing carbon emissions and addressing climate change. The study also found that while state-led action is only slightly more expensive than a coordinated national effort, it would likely more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 22 -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: * * * Physics Advance Details New Way to Control Solid Objects in Liquid Researchers have detailed the physics behind a phenomenon that allows them to create spin in liquid droplets using ultrasound waves, which concentrates solid particles suspended in the liquid. The discovery will allow researchers to engineer technologies that make use of the technique to develop applications in fields su more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 22 -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: * * * Studies Look for Potential Therapy Targets for Dogs with Chiari-like Malformation A pair of studies from North Carolina State University looked for biomarkers and genetic markers of a syndrome associated with skull malformations common in Cavalier King Charles spaniels (CKCS) and other toy breeds. The findings could lead to better targeted therapeutics for symptoms as well as potential  more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 21 -- Apartment Movers of the Carolinas, LLC, a moving company operating with a Certificate of Exemption, is facing an immediate suspension of its operating authority due to the impending cancellation of its liability insurance coverage. The North Carolina Utilities Commission (NCUC) issued an order on May 20, 2025, announcing that the suspension will take effect on May 27, 2025. The NCUC was informed by the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV) that Int more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 21 -- Junk Pros of NC, LLC, a company operating under a Certificate of Exemption, is facing the suspension of its operating authority due to the impending cancellation of its cargo insurance coverage. The North Carolina Utilities Commission (NCUC) issued an order on May 20, 2025, announcing the suspension, effective June 1, 2025. The NCUC was notified by the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV) that National Indemnity Co. would cancel Junk Pros of NC's  more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 22 -- The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release on May 21, 2025: * * * NCDHHS Launches New Vaccine Provider Map As families across North Carolina prepare for summer camps and back-to-school requirements, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is making it easier for those who are eligible to find free childhood vaccines through the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program by launching a new VFC prov more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 22 (TNSrpt) -- The North Carolina Office of the State Auditor issued the following news release on May 21, 2025: * * * Buncombe County Sheriff's Office Report: Inmates Weren't Getting Their Money Back Upon Release Today, the North Carolina Office of the State Auditor (OSA) released an investigative report of the Buncombe County Sheriff's Office. The report concluded that over 900 inmates did not receive their money back upon release from custody. When inmates are more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, May 21 -- Qorvo, a provider of advanced wireless devices, wired and wireless networks and defense radar and communications, issued the following news: * * * Qorvo Announces Intent to Nominate Peter Feld of Starboard Value for Election to the Board at the 2025 Annual Meeting Nomination Follows Constructive Engagement with Starboard Value Greensboro, NC, May 19, 2025 - Qorvo(R) (Nasdaq: QRVO), a leading global provider of connectivity and power solutions, today anno more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 21 -- The North Carolina State Treasurer issued the following news release on May 20, 2025: * * * State Health Plan Board of Trustees Voted on 2026 Plan Changes for Members The State Health Plan (Plan) Board of Trustees met today to make pivotal decisions on the future direction of the Plan with actions to address its $507 million deficit. The board approved changes to benefits for the 2026 benefit year, which will begin Jan. 1, 2026. Member premiums will not be v more PR

GREENVILLE, North Carolina, May 21 -- East Carolina University issued the following news release: * * * Two ECU Researchers Approved for NCInnovation Grant Funding GREENVILLE, N.C. (5/20/2025) -- Two researchers from East Carolina University have been approved for grant funding from NCInnovation for inventions with real-world applications. The funding is part of NCInnovation's mission to unlock the innovative potential of North Carolina's world class universities. "At ECU, our mission is roo more PR

ASHEVILLE, North Carolina, May 22 -- The University of North Carolina-Asheville issued the following news: * * * UNC Asheville Receives $1 Million Gift to Support STEM Students UNC Asheville is proud to announce a transformational $1 million gift from an anonymous distinguished alumnus in support of its Centennial Campaign. The gift--one of the largest ever made by a graduate of the university--will establish the Woodward Scholars Program, providing robust scholarship support and high-impac more PR

CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, May 21 -- The University of North Carolina School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * UNC Neurology's Shih Developing Improved, Silent MRI for Better Brain Imaging NIH highlights UNC Neurology researcher's newly developed silent functional MRI (fMRI) technique created to improve biomedical research. UNC School of Medicine's Yen-Yu Ian Shih, PhD, Vice Chair for Research at the UNC Department of Neurology, is working to transform functional magnetic reson more PR

WILMINGTON, North Carolina, May 21 -- The University of North Carolina Wilmington campus issued the following news: * * * UNCW Men's Rugby Club Wins National Championship The UNCW men's rugby club made history this spring, capturing the 2025 Men's Division II National Championship title at the Collegiate Rugby Championship in Maryland. The Seahawks defeated Montana State, 24-12, in the final match, securing the program's first national title and capping off a season defined by grit, teamwork  more PR