Venture capital is one of the globe’s most powerful industries. Whether it’s an app we tap on our phone or a product we pick up from the supermarket shelf, there’s a strong chance VC funding played a part in getting it to market. For those of us who work in the technology and startup space, […]
In rural Aroostook County, sparse internet and distance often separate people from social contact and legislators in Augusta.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — CSX’s Pride in Service initiative was awarded Gold in Engage for Good’s 22nd Annual Halo Awards for Best Employee Engagement Initiative and Silver for Best Direct Service Initiative. The honor recognizes CSX’s partnership and support for Wounded Warrior Project’s drone training program. The program provides veterans with initial training to become certified []Read More
(The Center Square) – Funding for diversity programs totaling $2.3 million is been transferred from diversity programs to public safety and policing at the nation’s oldest public university and flagship campus in the University of North Carolina System. The Board of Trustees approved the change Monday at a special meeting on the upcoming budget. The alteration could result in the loss of its diversity office, led by 12 regular staff including a vice provost making more than...
Audible recently added four new companies to its Newark-based Business Attraction Program, which launched in August 2023.
During an interview aired on Wednesday’s broadcast of CNN’s “OutFront,” President Joe Biden stated that while “corporate greed” has caused an increase in the amount of money people have to spend on groceries and people feel real pain from the
The state program that provided private hotel and motel rooms for homeless people during the COVID pandemic improved healthcare for thousands and provided valuable lessons for how shelters could better serve their clients, a two-year study has found. The study released Monday by the research and consulting firm Abt Global concluded that Project Roomkey served its primary goals of saving lives during the pandemic and relieving stress on the healthcare system. "Not only were people getting inside,...
Ross County – A man has been arrested and charged with child sex crimes after being accused of taking nude photos from a teen while she was in ambulance transport According to the Ross County sheriff’s office, a teen contacted one of the Chillicothe police school resource officer after learning that photos on her personal […]
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Board of Trustees voted to cut diversity program funding for next year's budget starting July 1
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — As North Carolina’s public university system considers a vote on changing its diversity policy, the system’s flagship university board voted Monday to cut funding for diversity programs in next year’s budget. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Board of Trustees approved a change that would divert $2.3 million of […]
Deborah Ruiz is a volunteer at the Alzheimer's Association who has a mom with dementia. She helps people with memory care issues with music and art.
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Madras Police took four individuals, including minors, into custody after a reported stabbing and assault at Sahalee Park Friday afternoon that led to a “secure mode” call to lock the exterior doors at three schools for about a half-hour, authorities said. Police “responded swiftly” to the incident around 3 p.m. at