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Dominican Hair Salon Brand Expands to the South: Salon 809 Sells New Franchise in North Carolina
Salon 809 continues to break barriers as the first Dominican hair salon franchise in the U.S. HYATTSVILLE, MD, UNITED STATES, June 5, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Salon 809, the first-ever Dominican salon brand to be franchised in the United...

Governor Stein Announces Amazon Plans to Invest $10 Billion in North Carolina for AI Infrastructure
NORTH CAROLINA, June 4 - Today Governor Josh Stein announced that Amazon is planning to invest $10 billion to launch a new high-tech cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI) innovation campus in Richmond County, creating at least 500 new...

PruittHealth Expands Assisted Living Services In North Carolina
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., June 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PruittHealth, a family-owned and Georgia-based leader in post-acute health care and senior services, is expanding its presence in North Carolina with the purchase of Forest Heights Senior...

Governor Stein Announces Amazon Plans to Invest $10 Billion in North Carolina for AI Infrastructure
Today Governor Josh Stein announced that Amazon is planning to invest $10 billion to launch a new high-tech cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI) innovation campus in Richmond County, creating at least 500 new high-paying, high-tech...

Governor Josh Stein Announces Western North Carolinians to Join Governor’s Recovery Office for Western North Carolina
NORTH CAROLINA, June 3 - (RALEIGH) Governor Josh Stein today announced two western North Carolinians who will join the Governor’s Recovery Office for Western North Carolina (GROW NC) and play a key role in Hurricane Helene recovery efforts. “I am...

Governor Josh Stein Announces Western North Carolinians to Join Governor’s Recovery Office for Western North Carolina
(RALEIGH) Governor Josh Stein today announced two western North Carolinians who will join the Governor’s Recovery Office for Western North Carolina (GROW NC) and play a key role in Hurricane Helene recovery efforts. “I am committed to bringing...

Citing Yahoo Finance, Google Notes Travelingwiki CEO Jonathan Sutter Impact on Apple's Worldwide Developers Conf; NASDAQ
Google In Advance of Apple's (6/9) Worldwide Developers Conference Notes the Tremendous Influence of TravelingWiki on Apple Technology re Non Visible Disabled CUPERTINO, CO, UNITED STATES, June 9, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- CUPERTINO,...

Children’s Home Society of North Carolina Celebrates Family Reunification Month and the Power of Second Chances
Greensboro, North Carolina, June 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This June, Children’s Home Society of North Carolina (CHS) proudly joins organizations nationwide in celebrating National Reunification Month, a time to honor the dedication of families...

High School Teams from Across North Carolina Amaze in Ready, Set, App! Competition
NORTH CAROLINA, May 30 - Today Governor Josh Stein announced the three winning North Carolina high school teams of the sixth annual Ready, Set, App! competition. Nine student teams from across the state attended the final event to pitch their...

Attorney General James Urges Court to Protect LGBTQ+ Youth from Conversion Therapy
NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James joined a coalition of 20 other attorneys general in urging the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit to uphold Michigan’s ban on conversion therapy for minors. In an amicus brief filed in...

MEDIA ADVISORY: North Carolina Department of Public Safety Promotes NC S.A.F.E. Week of Action Events Across the State
Who: State, federal and local officials; NC S.A.F.E. partners and community leaders What: NC S.A.F.E. Week of Action Events Across North Carolina Guns are now the leading cause of death among children and teens in North Carolina. Unlocked guns are...

High School Teams from Across North Carolina Amaze in Ready, Set, App! Competition
Today Governor Josh Stein announced the three winning North Carolina high school teams of the sixth annual Ready, Set, App! competition. Nine student teams from across the state attended the final event to pitch their original mobile apps to a...

Power Beyond Pride Podcast Launches to Spotlight LGBTQ+ Changemakers Across Movements During Pride Month
Durham, North Carolina, June 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Power Beyond Pride: Elevating and Celebrating LGBTQ+ Changemaking, a new weekly podcast produced by the queer-owned creative agency A Great Idea (AGI), launches to amplify the voices of...

Johnson & Wales University Nursing Receives Full Accreditation from Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
First Cohort of Students Achieve 100 Percent First-Time NCLEX Pass Rate PROVIDENCE, RI, UNITED STATES, June 3, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Johnson & Wales University’s new Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program offered at both...

Sheds By Chad Now Listed on ShedHub Marketplace, Bringing Custom Onsite Shed Construction to North Carolina Buyers
WAXHAW, NC, UNITED STATES, May 26, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Sheds By Chad, a custom shed builder based in Waxhaw, North Carolina, is now listed on ShedHub, an online marketplace that connects consumers with independent shed builders across the...

North Carolinians and Organizations Awarded Governor’s Medallion Award for Volunteer Service
NORTH CAROLINA, May 21 - Earlier this month, 20 people and two organizations representing 21 counties received the State of North Carolina’s highest award for volunteer service: the Governor’s Medallion Award. The award is presented annually by...

North Carolinians and Organizations Awarded Governor’s Medallion Award for Volunteer Service
Earlier this month, 20 people and two organizations representing 21 counties received the State of North Carolina’s highest award for volunteer service: the Governor’s Medallion Award. The award is presented annually by the N.C. Commission on...

71 Years After Brown v. Board of Education...State-Funded Segregation in North Carolina
Together, charter schools and private school tuition voucher programs have contributed to resegregating schools in North Carolina. RALEIGH, NC, UNITED STATES, May 21, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- On May 17, 1954 the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in the...

North Carolina May Drop Math Graduation Requirement in Response to Low Scores
Citing low passing rates and a lack of need for high level math, the N.C. House passed a bill to drop Math 3 as a graduation requirement. RALEIGH, NC, UNITED STATES, May 14, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In a blow to public schools, a majority of...

U.S. AIR FORCE RESERVE COL. DR. JOSH MCCONKEY ANNOUNCES CANDIDACY FOR NORTH CAROLINA LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
RALEIGH, NC, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- US Air Force Reserve Colonel, physician, conservative leader, and author of the Pulitzer Prize-nominated book ‘Be The Weight Behind The Spear,’ Dr. Josh McConkey officially announced...