RCN America - NC/SC: June 2025

Saturday, June 28, 2025

2025 Non-Profit Private Road & Bridge Grant Program (NP-PRB) 

North Carolina Emergency Management (NCEM) is now accepting applications from non-profit organizations interested in participating in the Tropical Storm Helene Private Road and Bridge Program (NC-PRB), established by Part 1 of the Disaster Recovery Act of 2025, to assist property owners with property-access damages across all Helene disaster-declared counties.

In accordance with The Disaster Recovery Act of 2025 - Part I, NC-

NCDEQ Dam Safety Program unveils new tool to improve storm preparedness

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s (DEQ) Dam Safety Program, with help from Applied Weather Associates (AWA), is releasing the state’s first Probable Maximum Precipitation (PMP) study and evaluation tool, which is designed to better prepare for future storms and their possible impact on dams in the state.

“We know that storms will keep coming, with increasing frequency

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Division of Marine Fisheries recently certified a new state record for Almaco Jack (Seriola rivoliana).

Warren Poirier of Charles City

Labor Commissioner Luke Farley Honors Wilmington-Area Businesses for Workplace Safety Excellence

N.C. Labor Commissioner Luke Farley recognized outstanding workplace safety achievements by Wilmington-area employers and employees during the N.C. Department of Labor’s annual Safety Awards Banquet, held Wednesday, June 25, at the McKeithan Center at Cape Fear Community College.

The event, co-hosted with the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce,

N.C. peach season arrives ahead of schedule

RALEIGH – North Carolina’s peach season is arriving a bit earlier than expected this year, with growers across the state beginning to harvest a bumper crop of high-quality fruit. A stretch of warmer-than-average temperatures has advanced the growing timeline, making fresh peaches available to consumers ahead of their normal mid-July peak.

“This run of hot days means peaches are ripening ahead of

Gleezy double-smoked beef brisket hot dogs now sold at all Harris Teeter stores

Gleezy launches in Harris Teeter stores with its 100% double-smoked beef brisket hot dogs—just in time for July 4th cookouts. Available starting June 30.

We’re proud to bring our take on the American cookout classic to backyards across the region just in time for the Fourth of July.”

— Bryce Rech, CEO of Gleezy

CHARLOTTE, NC, NC, UNITED STATES, June 27, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Gleezy, the Charlotte-based food startup behind the popular double-smoked brisket hot dog, announced

At Chimney Rock State Park Reopening, Governor Josh Stein Calls for Travelers to “Rediscover the Unforgettable” Western North Carolina

NORTH CAROLINA, June 27 - Governor Josh Stein today reopened Chimney Rock State Park and announced “Rediscover the Unforgettable,” a new tourism initiative to bring more visitors back to western North Carolina. Advanced reservations are required to

Zamnesia Launches Seeds for Change to Support Beloved Asheville

ASHEVILLE, NC, UNITED STATES, June 27, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Zamnesia, a trusted leader in premium cannabis genetics and culture, is proud to announce the launch of Seeds for Change, a philanthropic initiative dedicated to raising funds for Beloved Asheville, a grassroots nonprofit addressing homelessness, food insecurity, and social justice in the region.

As part of this campaign, 100% of the profits from Zamnesia's

Calyptix Cloud Manager

Calyptix Cloud Manager enables MSPs to centrally manage, configure, and monitor AccessEnforcer firewalls with ease.

CCM was developed hand-in-hand with our MSP community to meet that need.”

— Ben Yarbrough

CHARLOTTE, NC, UNITED STATES, June 27, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Calyptix Security Corporation, an all-in-one network security provider for small and medium-sized businesses,

Jimbo Shiver VFAF Veterans for America First

David Draper Veterans for America First

David Draper Martin County GOP and Jimbo Shiver Navy Veteran of North Carolina appointed VFAF Ambassadors said Christi Tasker Veterans for America First

Jimbo Shiver and David Draper are patriots who will work hard for MAGA in North Carolina, they will be in charge of North Carolina on behalf of VFAF. We are honored to have them join the team.”

— Jared Craig VFAF Vice President

WILLIAMSTON, NC, UNITED STATES, June 27, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- From the press room of L-Strategies the official Press of Veterans for America First:

VFAF has expanded its influence in North Carolina appointing two National Ambassadors in the state. Jimbo Shiver Navy Veteran, and David Draper have been appointed by Veterans for America First National to run the state for the organization. The two will build a

Jimbo Shiver served as Operations Specialist First Class Petty Officer

EmpowerHome Team Raleigh contributes to national success, helping secure Top 10 U.S. ranking in RealTrends + Tom Ferry ‘The Thousand’

EmpowerHome Team Officially Ranked as #8 Mega Team in the U.S. for Volume and #9 for Transaction Sides

Our growth is not just in numbers; it’s in impact. We believe in doing work that matters… with families, with each other, and in our communities. This mission is at the heart of everything we do. ”

— Sarah Reynolds, CEO of EmpowerHome

RALEIGH, NC, UNITED STATES, June 27, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- EmpowerHome Team – Keller Williams has once again solidified its position as one of the top real estate teams in the United States, ranking #8 nationally for total sales volume ($882.18 million) and #9

Young couple enjoying a walk on the beach.

Gen Z and Millennials are leading a revolution in how we consume everything—including travel.”

— Travis Bary, Co-President of Capital Vacations

MYRTLE BEACH, SC, UNITED STATES, June 28, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In an age where people subscribe to everything from entertainment to meal kits, the way we vacation is

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SC7 participants rafting a stretch of the famous Chattooga River during a previous year's expedition.

The state’s Department of Natural Resources to partner with annual statewide expedition

COLUMBIA, SC, UNITED STATES, June 27, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) announced its partnership with the annual SC7 Expedition, from the mountains to the sea: The announcement made June 26, 2025.

According to SCDNR officials: The

SC ESTF Program Reaches 10,000 Student Landmark

WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) has announced the state’s Education Scholarship Trust Fund (ESTF) program has reached its statutory cap of 10,000 students for the 2025-26 school year.

The ESTF program provides income-qualified K-12 students with

South Carolina Becomes Nation's First Let Grow 'Lighthouse State'

WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) is teaming up with the national nonprofit Let Grow to launch a groundbreaking statewide initiative.

South Carolina is once again lighting the way—this time as the first

Alpha Modus Appoints Tim Matthews as Head of Deployment Strategy to Accelerate CashX Rollout

CORNELIUS, N.C., June 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alpha Modus Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMOD), a leader in AI-driven retail technology and real-time consumer intelligence, today announced the appointment of

Image showing the outside of the underwater habitat with flat walls, and large square windows. The upper half is the living quarters with the the bottom 1/2 as support.

Aquanautic Adventures' Underwater "Tiny House" at 25 feet deep under the sea.

Image showing the inside view of the underwater tiny house - 3 sides, each with a large 5 foot by 5 foot window, showing the ocean outside, but a dry interior.

Inside view of engineered 5'x5' windows for 270 degrees of panoramic underwater visibility.

Interior view of entrance and door, shower and bed.

Company plans to provide the opportunity to spend a few nights living underwater for “inner space tourism” aligned with the World Oceans Day theme of "Wonder."

The best way to learn about another place is to live there – the same is true of our ocean, which is a different world, right here on our planet”

— Ivan Francis, Aquanaut

RALEIGH, NC, UNITED STATES, June 5, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- One of the planet’s greatest resources and sources of wonder, coral reefs, is under attack from a silent killer – ocean heat. From

June 21st Yoga Festival in Waynesville, NC

Smoky Mountain Yoga & Wellness Festival

Celebrate International Day of Yoga and Summer Solstice among the Great Smoky Mountains on June 21st at the Smoky Mountain Yoga & Wellness Festival.

Celebrate International Day of Yoga, Summer Solstice, and now the Smoky Mountain Yoga & Wellness Festival on June 21st at the foot of the Great Smoky Mountains in Waynesville, North Carolina.”

— Robin King

WAYNESVILLE, NC, UNITED STATES, June 5, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Smoky Mountain Yoga & Wellness Festival – June 21, 2025, Waynesville, North Carolina

The Folkmoot Friendship Center Campus will be filled with activities centered on wellness Saturday, June 21.

A 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Smoky Mountain Yoga & Wellness Festival is sure to

All equipment is being sold in a 4 day unreserved auction on Aucto.com starting June 10th 2025.

TROUTMAN, NC, UNITED STATES, June 5, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Aucto, the leading online industrial equipment marketplace, has been selected to manage the

Public Schools First NC

Percent tuition increases for private schools accepting state-funded vouchers

RALEIGH, NC, UNITED STATES, June 3, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ --
The 2024-25 school year was the first year that North Carolina’s Opportunity Scholarship taxpayer-funded private school voucher program became universally available. For the

GREENSBORO, NC, UNITED STATES, June 3, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Following a comprehensive national search, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and

We are honored to welcome Sharon King as our new Chief Operating Officer. Sharon brings unmatched experience, heartfelt purpose, and a legacy of advocacy that resonates deeply with our mission.”

— Terri Klein

DURHAM, NC, UNITED STATES, June 3, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The National MPS Society is delighted to announce that Sharon King has joined the team as our inaugural Chief Operating Officer (COO). Sharon comes to

100 years of serving North Carolinians

North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors Warns Public About Unlicensed Contractor Activity During Hurricane Season

We strongly encourage homeowners to protect themselves by verifying that any contractor they hire holds a valid North Carolina general contractors license.”

— Ryan Cody, Executive Director at the NCLBGC

RALEIGH, NC, UNITED STATES, June 3, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The 2025 hurricane season begins on June 1, serving as a timely reminder for North Carolina residents to remain vigilant when making home repairs due to

Ken Langone, Philanthropist and Home Depot Co-Founder, to Lead Ribbon Cutting at Purple Crow’s $50M Headquarters.

This is the new building for leading food distributor on the East Coast, Purple Crow.

Purple Crow New Building

Purple Crow Logo

Historic Ribbon Cutting at RJR’s Former Home – With Billionaire Investor Ken Langone & Executives from Purple Crow Food Distributor.

This isn’t just a ribbon-cutting—it’s a turning point. "We're proud to celebrate with our community of vendors, customers, and employees who have made this incredible moment possible.”

— Dan Calhoun

WINSTON-SALEM, NC, UNITED STATES, June 3, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Ken Langone, Billionaire Investor and Home Depot Co-Founder, to Lead Ribbon Cutting at Purple Crow’s $50M Headquarters Opening in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Purple Crow, a leading supplier of

NC SUN Meals Programs Offer Free Food, Fitness, Farm to Summer, Fun for Youth

North Carolina - More than 900,000 North Carolina students rely on the nutritious meals and snacks served during the school year through the School Breakfast, School Lunch and Afterschool Snack Programs. When school is out, North Carolina SUN Programs provide nutritious meals at no cost for youth ages 18 and under.

Through SUN Meals Programs, youth 18 and under can enjoy meals together at

Alpha Modus Holdings, Inc. To Strengthen Balance Sheet by $31 Million Through CEO-Led Capital Restructuring

CORNELIUS, N.C., June 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alpha Modus Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMOD), an emerging leader in AI-driven retail technology, today announced a transformative improvement to its

RALEIGH, N.C., June 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) has concluded its fourth annual Summer Camp Awards campaign, granting $500 scholarships to 457 young members throughout North Carolina. Recipients were selected through random drawings, with one

Governor Stein Announces Amazon Plans to Invest $10 Billion in North Carolina for AI Infrastructure

North Carolina - 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 jobs.

“Artificial intelligence is changing the way we work and innovate, and I am

WILMINGTON, NC, UNITED STATES, June 4, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Viking Sunset Studios, a leading film production and studio company based in the heart of Bali, Indonesia, is proud to announce its significant investment in the upcoming action-thriller "Bandit."

P-47 Thunderbolt in Action!

B-25 Mitchell on a Mission!

WarBirds MMOG Simulation

iMagicGames begins its Summer Historical Event Series starting June 8th in WarBirds MMOG!

iEntertainment Network Inc. (OTCBB:IENT)

The WarBirds Events series show the courage and bravery of the Greatest Generation defending Freedom in realistic Historical Online Combat from Pearl Harbor to V-J Day in September 1945!”

— JW "Wild Bill" Stealey

BURNSVILLE, NC, UNITED STATES, June 4, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- iMagicGames, a division of iEntertainment Network Inc., (OTCBB: IENT) announces that iMagicGames will begin a new season of Historical

Aerial view of Coraplast's masterbatch production facility in India

Coraplast's advanced production facility in India supplies high-quality masterbatch products to customers worldwide, now with expanded support in the U.S.

Expanded U.S. team and stocking locations make Coraplast's high-quality masterbatch solutions more accessible nationwide.

CHARLOTTE, NC, UNITED STATES, June 4, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Coraplast, a global leader in high-quality masterbatch solutions, is excited to announce the expansion of its sales and marketing efforts in the United

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RALEIGH, NC, UNITED STATES, June 4, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer on the periphery of fintech innovation—it’s now a core driver of operational excellence, risk mitigation, and customer

Sky Pirate Parasail in Hilton Head Island debuts a new Yamaha VXC jet ski, offering upgraded performance and comfort for an unforgettable ride this summer.

The Yamaha VXC gives our guests even more reason to hit the water this summer.”

— Routh Doug

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC, UNITED STATES, June 2, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Just in time for the summer season, Sky Pirate Parasail has

3D Systems’ applications expertise, technologies foundational to research projects led by Penn State, Arizona State & NASA Glenn Research Center
Additive manufacturing enabling novel titanium and nitinol passive heat pipes for space applications with 50% reduced weight enabling more efficient thermal management
Researchers advance state-of-the-art for thermal management of CubeSats with projected 6× greater deployed-to-stowed-area ratio with one of the first additively manufactured shape memory alloy (nitinol) radiators
3D Systems’ solutions accelerating the adoption of additive manufacturing use in space applications — a total addressable market anticipated to reach nearly $4 billion by 2030

ROCK HILL, S.C., June 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD) announced the Company is collaborating with researchers from Penn State University and Arizona State University on two projects sponsored by the National Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA) intended to enable ground-breaking alternatives to current thermal management solutions. Severe temperature fluctuations in space can damage sensitive spacecraft components, resulting in mission failure. By combining

Experienced dermatologist offers guide to maintaining healthy skin in new book from Palmetto Publishing

Charleston, SC, June 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With a decades-long career within the field of dermatology, Dr. Norman Levine understands the importance of maintaining healthy skin. And while he has now retired from clinical work, he remains committed to empowering others to take control of

With Summer Approaching, DPH Offers Tips for Avoiding Mosquito Bites

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) reminds South Carolinians of several tips to help prevent mosquito bites and eliminate mosquito breeding areas while enjoying time outside this summer.

There are at least 61 different species of mosquitoes in South Carolina, but

Registered nurse offers comfort and creative perspective in new book from Palmetto Publishing

Charleston, SC, June 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Registered nurse C. M. Meyers has published a new book on the topic of death and loss to encourage others to

Celebrate Homeownership Month with Free Educational Resources

COLUMBIA, S.C. – June is National Homeownership Month, a time to celebrate the benefits of owning a home. The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) encourages everyone to take advantage of resources and

Hudnall Capital Advisors Opens Flagship Office, Highlighting Shift Toward People First Investment Management

New flagship office in Charleston French Quarter showcases Hudnall Capital’s commitment to tax-aware, stress-tested, human centered finance.

Clients aren’t asking for another dashboard. They’re asking for a guide who explains the math and the meaning, then stays in the room when markets jump around.”

— Ry Hudnall, Founder & CEO, Hudnall Capital

CHARLESTON, SC, UNITED STATES, June 3, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Expanding what an analyst described as a “breath of fresh air” inside the highly technical world of private wealth, Hudnall Capital Advisors recently opened its new flagship Charleston office in the heart of the French Quarter at 134 Meeting Street, Suite 170, on May 1.

Founded by former Fortune 100 executive and on-tour musician Ry Hudnall,

Iron Hunt

List It. Sell It. Keep Every Dollar. Turn Metal into Money, with Zero Fees Attached.

A family legacy evolves into a modern solution for today’s equipment dealers

We’ve been the guys frustrated by auctions, by fraud, by lost margins. We're not a tech company trying to figure out equipment. We are equipment people—just like our customers.”

— Eric King

EASLEY, SC, UNITED STATES, June 3, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- What began with Ron King, father, mentor, and founder of Heavy Salvage, has grown into a generational commitment to

After caring for her grandmother, who had dementia, it was important for Dr. Macie Smith to share what she learned with other families to spare them from the struggle to find basic information on optimal care.

Dr. Macie P. Smith is an award-winning Alzheimer's and dementia educator and author.

The Alzheimer’s Association released sobering new statistics that show the number of Americans living with Alzheimer's is growing — and growing fast.

... nearly 12 million people in the United States provide unpaid care for someone with Alzheimer's or other dementias.”

— Gerontologist and licensed social worker Dr. Macie P. Smith

COLUMBIA, SC, UNITED STATES, June 3, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The physical, emotional and financial burden of Alzheimer's and dementia on individuals and their caregivers cannot be overstated, says gerontologist and

Attorney James R. Snell, Jr.

South Carolina enacts its first law criminalizing non-consensual sharing of intimate images; defense attorney urges those accused to seek counsel.

It doesn’t matter if the image was originally shared voluntarily or if there was no intent to harm. If it was later shared without consent, you could be facing a criminal conviction.”

— James R. Snell, Jr.

LEXINGTON, SC, UNITED STATES, June 3, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Attorney James R. Snell, Jr. Offers Legal Defense for South Carolina’s New “Revenge Porn” Law Now in Effect

A new South Carolina law (S.C. Code §16-15-

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CHARLESTON, SC, UNITED STATES, June 4, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- SwellSpace, a provider of custom HR and employee benefits websites that give employees, dependents, and candidates access to HR and benefit information away from the office, is proud to

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Experienced dermatologist offers guide to maintaining healthy skin in new book from Palmetto Publishing

Registered nurse offers comfort and creative perspective in new book from Palmetto Publishing