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More to be done to embrace, drive innovation economy: Report
(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, […]
Wildfire smoke linked to increased risk of dementia
GREENSBORO, N.C. — As almost 100 wildfires are burning across the nation, a new report says all that smoke might be causing people to get dementia. The findings were presented at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference this week. The study looked at the medical records of more than 1.2 million people. It found higher rates of dementia in areas where people were exposed to more wildfire smoke.
Boy who died at Outer Banks is 5th NC beach death this month in menacing rip currents
The boy's death on Saturday at Corolla Beach is the fifth on the North Carolina coast just this month amid dangerous rip currents that have prompted more than 200 rescues. Two of the confirmed rip current deaths happened at the Outer Banks.
NC investing millions in universities to address nursing shortage
Western Carolina University announced on Monday the School of Nursing will be receiving a grant of over $2 million to expand its nursing degree program. This grant comes as the UNC System aims to alleviate the nursing shortage in the state. Director of WCU’s School of Nursing Dr. Terri Durbin said the university is one of 11 colleges awarded extra funding, allocated by the UNC System.
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.
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...
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...
Lottery winner scoops $2m prize after taking chance on $20 scratch-off – but takes home less than half following choice
A WOMAN has won millions on a $20 lottery ticket but only took a home six-figure sum. She hit the jackpot by playing a 100X The Cash scratch-off. Odessa Chamblee of Ahoskie in Hertford County, North Carolina – located two hours northeast of Raleigh – purchased the ticket from the Village Store in Wallace, per […]
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