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Report: More to be done to embrace, drive innovation economy
(The Center Square) – Although North Carolina’s economy is doing well and keeping pace with the rest of America, the state still needs to do more to “embrace and drive” innovation, according to a new report by the North Carolina Board of Science, Technology & Innovation. “Technology and innovation are key ingredients of a high-productivity, high-employment, high-income, growing economy,” Janet Cowell, chairwoman of the board, said in a statement. North...
To increase retention, NC HBCUs are hiring student “success coaches”
A growing number of Historically Black Colleges and Universities are hiring student success coaches to increase retention. The initiative is part of a collaboration between the United Negro College Fund and a coaching organization called InsideTrack. The partnership currently has two student success training cohorts that include 25 HBCUs across the U.S.
From CPP: Dogwood warns HCA of potential violations of terms of Mission Health deal
Dogwood Health Trust notified the N.C. Attorney General’s office Tuesday morning that it plans to warn HCA about potential violations of the terms of HCA’s 2019 purchase agreement for the Asheville-based Mission Health hospital system, based on HCA’s annual report and the findings of an independent monitor.
Unmarked burial sites of slaves and indigenous people to be mapped in NC
North Carolina Department of Transportation and N.C. State University have partnered to map unmarked burial sites belonging to historically marginalized groups.Unmarked burial sites have been at risk as the state's population keeps growing leading to commercial and residential development. Experts are also concerned that more frequent storms could make it more difficult to identify and preserve these burial sites."This partnership is important as it will help in preserving and honoring the heritage of these communities, ensuring that their stories are not forgotten," Tunya Smith, director of NCDOT's Office of Civil Rights, said.The research project will focus on identifying and mapping...
Real estate changes coming in August
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The process of selling a house is going to look different starting next month. It’s all stemming from a lawsuit against the National Association of Realtors, which it settled for $418 million earlier this year. It’ll affect North Carolina’s 54,000 realtors. Starting August...
Applications open for grants aimed at supporting NC tribal communities
UNC-Chapel Hill's American Indian Center is providing grants for projects related to Indigenous culture and heritage. Named after the Saponi word for “earth,” the amą:i Steward Awards are intended to provide direct support to tribal communities, according to Marissa Carmi, the center’s associate director. Carmi said...
Sheriffs’ association names Atkinson to VP post
Edgecombe County Sheriff Clee Atkinson will help lead the North Carolina Sheriffs’ Association as one of the group’s three vice presidents for 2024-25. Members elected Chatham County Sheriff Mike Roberson as president, McDowell County Sheriff Ricky Buchanan as first vice president and Atkinson as second vice president. Stanly County Sheriff Jeff Crisco was elected third vice president, Stokes County Sheriff […] The post Sheriffs’ association names Atkinson to VP post first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Pfizer to lay off 210 employees at N.C. manufacturing facilities
Pfizer will lay off approximately 210 employees at two of its facilities in eastern North Carolina. According to paperwork filed with the state, 150 workers at its Sanford manufacturing facility and 60 workers at its Rocky Mount facility will be let go. Each site has more than 3,000 employees. The...
Title IX: In North Carolina, rollout of the rewrite far from clean
(The Center Square) – North Carolina’s law prohibiting boys from girls’ spaces in athletics will combat part of the new Title IX rewrite going into effect Thursday, but certainly not all of it. In addition to athletics teams, Title IX also applies to financial aid, academic programs, services, vocational education, recreation and housing – just to name a few – at local and state educational agencies and institutions that receive federal financial assistance. ...
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