CULLOWHEE, North Carolina, Jan. 18 -- Western Carolina University issued the following news on Jan. 16, 2025: By Rachel Hood After ten years of serving as Western Carolina University's dean of Belcher College of Fine and Performing Arts, George H. Brown is retiring. "[It is] with profound gratitude and reflection that I announce my retirement, effective June 30, 2025," Brown said. "This decision comes with a deep appreciation for the remarkable individuals and communities who have made these   more

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, North Carolina, Jan. 17 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- MEMA, The Vehicle Suppliers Association issued the following news release: * * * Heavy Duty Manufacturers Representatives Council Welcomes New Chair and Members to Executive Committee RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. - The Heavy Duty Manufacturers Representatives Council of MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers announced its new chair and welcomed two new members to its executive committee. Mike Mowchan, president of Sherman  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Jan. 16 [Category: Sports] -- The National Junior College Athletic Association issued the following news release: * * * NJCAA Alumni named 2025 NFL Pro Bowlers Jan 16, 2025 New York City, NY-- The NFL announced the 2025 NFL Pro Bowl Games players for the AFC and NFC. The Pro Bowl Games will occur on February 2, and three former NJCAA student-athletes have earned this distinct honor. Lane Johnson attended Kilgore (TX) College and played quarterback and tight end   more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Jan. 16 [Category: Sports] -- The National Junior College Athletic Association issued the following news release: * * * NJCAA and Salt Lake Community College host first ever NJCAA Cheerleading Invitational Jan 16, 2025 TICKETS | WATCH | MORE INFO | WOMEN'S BRACKET | CO-ED BRACKET | SCHEDULE Charlotte, NC : For the first time in organization history, Salt Lake Community College will host the 2025 NJCAA Cheerleading Invitational from January 30 to February 1. Th  more

BELLEVUE, Washington, Jan. 17 -- MomsRising, an online and on-the-ground organization of more than one million mothers and their families, issued the following statement on Jan. 16, 2025: * * * Statement of Tina Sherman, National Director for Maternal Justice at MomsRising, the online and on-the-ground organization of more than one million mothers and their families, including 47,000 in North Carolina, on the Executive Order Gov. Stein signed today: "The abortion ban our state legislature pas  more