North Carolina
North Carolina Collaboratory awards 11 grants worth millions to universities, business partners such as SAS, Chimerix | WRAL TechWire
CHAPEL HILL – The North Carolina Collaboratory, headquartered on the College of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, is awarding 11 analysis and improvement grants via a brand new aggressive Enterprise-Academia Partnership Program to assist deal with the general public well being and financial impacts of COVID-19 in North Carolina.
These grants are being awarded to East Carolina College, North Carolina Central College, North Carolina State College, College of North Carolina Chapel Hill, College of North Carolina Charlotte, College of North Carolina Greensboro and College of North Carolina Pembroke.
Supported by a $15,000,000 appropriation made by the North Carolina Common Meeting, the analysis program goals to foster and strengthen partnerships between companies and tutorial analysis teams to rework utilized analysis and innovation into technological options for the advantage of public well being and the economic system within the state.
Recipients of the awards embrace college from throughout the UNC System and their companions in startup, for-profit and nonprofit organizations. The grants will final for as much as three years and sort out points associated to the general public well being and financial impacts of COVID-19, from focused drug improvement to non-public protecting tools manufacturing strategies to homeownership disparities exacerbated by the pandemic.
“This program is a brand new course for the Collaboratory that opens alternatives for firms to forge relationships with the tutorial group. The extra partnerships we now have working collectively for North Carolina communities, the extra impression we will have statewide.” – NC Collaboratory Government Director Jeff Warren
This initiative is an element of a bigger $74 million greenback appropriation made by the North Carolina Common Meeting in 2021 to handle the far-reaching impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Established in 2016 by the legislature, the Collaboratory serves coverage makers by figuring out, pursuing, and supporting analysis and improvement alternatives to generate sensible info and sources to be used by State and native governments and the communities they serve. Since its inception, the Collaboratory has funded greater than 300 tasks throughout the whole UNC system and different establishments of upper studying in North Carolina and acquired over $148 million in legislative appropriations to hold out its mission.
| Enterprise Companion | Educational Companion | Whole funding | Challenge title and abstract |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chimerix Inc. | Mark Heise, UNC-Chapel Hill | $2,000,000 | Title: Identification and Growth of a Broad-Spectrum, Straightforward-to-Use, Properly-Tolerated COVID-19 Prevention and Remedy.
Abstract: Constructing on previous work, this venture seeks to optimize a brand new anti-viral drug, CMX521, for oral administration to deal with COVID-19. |
| Codetta Bio Inc. | Deepak Kumar, North Carolina Central College | $2,000,000 | Title: Multi-omic resolution for dedication of COVID and long-COVID infections and severity.
Abstract: Creating new expertise for detecting quite a lot of respiratory illnesses and measuring biomarkers to enhance analysis, prognosis and scientific take care of COVID-19 |
| EmitBio Inc. | Scott Randell, UNC-Chapel Hill | $2,000,000 | Title: Validation of the RD-X19 COVID Remedy Machine towards Regulatory Approval and Commercialization.
Abstract: Constructing on previous work to confirm and validate a brand new handheld gadget designed for dwelling therapy of COVID-19. |
| Inhalon Biopharma, Inc. | Sam Lai, UNC-Chapel Hill | $2,000,000 | Title: Creating IN-007 as an Inhaled Remedy In opposition to Pathogens Using Human ACE2 for Viral Attachment and Entry.
Abstract: Advancing ongoing analysis in direction of scientific trials for a brand new broad-spectrum antiviral drug able to neutralizing present and future COVID-19 variants. |
| Huge Therapeutics, Inc. | Li Yang, East Carolina College | $1,200,000 | Title: Investigation of proprietary NO releasing prodrug and its results on COVID associated irritation to forestall long-term lung injury.
Abstract: Advancing ongoing work to develop a water-soluble prodrug that may be inhaled to cease tissue irritation and subsequent lung injury. |
| Halyard North Carolina, LLC | Hooman Tafreshi, NC State College | $1,000,000 | Title: Subsequent technology respirators
Abstract: Creating new manufacturing strategies to create ultra-breathable materials for masks and different private protecting tools |
| Kimberly-Clark World Gross sales, LLC | Hooman Tafreshi, NC State College | $1,000,000 | Title: Good Manufacturing of PPE and HVAC Filters.
Abstract: Leveraging machine studying to reinforce manufacturing processes for extremely breathable private protecting tools and HVAC filters. |
| SAS Institute Inc. | Matthew Wolfgang, UNC-Chapel Hill | $1,000,000 | Title: Machine studying enabled customized drugs to enhance extreme COVID-19 outcomes.
Abstract: Finding out molecular and well being report date of COVID-19 sufferers to develop predictive fashions for guiding scientific care. |
| Institute of Digital Engineering USA | Joong-Lyul Lee, UNC Pembroke | $600,000 | Title: Utilizing machine studying and digital engineering to foretell fast thrombosis in COVID-19 sufferers.
Abstract: Creating innovative fashions of blood fluid dynamics to enhance the understanding and therapy of thrombotic issues reminiscent of blood clots in COVID-19 sufferers. |
| NanoDiagnostic Know-how, LLC | Terry Xu, UNC Charlotte | $600,000 | Title: On-Masks Covalent Seize and Detection of SARS-CoV-2.
Abstract: Creating new methods and detection strategies by advancing masks filtration expertise and viral assays. |
| Nationwide Institute of Minority Financial Growth | Bruce Wealthy, UNC Greensboro | $600,000 | Title: Addressing disparities in homeownership exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Abstract: Establishing a brand new coaching and technical help program with native, small and mid-sized minority-owned companies to enhance reasonably priced housing choices and create a pipeline of low and middle-income patrons. |
Thus far, the NC Collaboratory has supported greater than 300 tasks throughout all establishments inside the UNC system, with roughly half of all funding supporting COVID-19 associated analysis, together with tasks centered on testing, vaccines, variant monitoring via genetic sequencing, and studying impression.
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Dozens in western NC kicked out of hotels Tuesday despite FEMA extending deadline, officials say
Despite the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) extending the deadline, dozens of people in western North Carolina were left without shelter Tuesday night after being kicked out of the hotels FEMA provided as temporary housing for those impacted by Hurricane Helene.
On Monday, FEMA announced it was extending the deadline for its Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) program for victims of Helene in western North Carolina.
Through the program, FEMA paid for hotel and motel rooms for thousands of people displaced by Hurricane Helene.
Tuesday just before 3:30 p.m., FEMA said on X that “current eligible occupants can remain in their lodging through the end of March 2025.”
But hours later, Senator Ted Budd posted this message on X:
“My office is hearing from dozens in WNC who have been kicked out of their hotels tonight, despite FEMA’s announcement yesterday that they were extending Transitional Sheltering Assistance through January 25.
“This is unacceptable. This needs to be fixed TONIGHT.”
Senator Thom Tillis also called out FEMA Tuesday night on X:
“My office has been helping dozens of Helene victims today who have been told their hotel vouchers expired despite not having a safe and livable home to go back to. Their homes have mold and broken windows…it’s 20 degrees tonight. Hotels are trying to help them, and a number of nonprofits are stepping up to pay for victims to stay in their hotels so FEMA has another day to get its act together.
“This is a total breakdown on the part of FEMA.”
This comes after Governor Josh Stein was in western North Carolina that same day.
On Tuesday, Stein posted a photo of himself eating a BBQ sandwich at JRO’s in Canton.
“My team and I have been working hard to maintain temporary housing assistance for people in western NC,” the governor said Monday, one day prior, on X.
Senator Budd said later on Tuesday that he had been in contact with FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell and encouraged those in need of assistance to contact his office at budd.senate.gov.
WRAL News reached out to FEMA, and this was the agency’s response:
“If any survivors still need housing assistance or feel their TSA eligibility ended in error, they should immediately call the FEMA helpline at 1-800-621-3362.”
If you were impacted by this situation and would like to share your experience with WRAL, go to wral.com/reportit.
The NC Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025 results for each game:
Winning Mega Millions numbers from Jan. 14 drawing
04-14-35-49-62, Mega Ball: 06, Megaplier: 3
Check Mega Millions payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Lucky For Life numbers from Jan. 14 drawing
03-06-17-26-39, Lucky Ball: 04
Check Lucky For Life payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 3 numbers from Jan. 14 drawing
Day: 2-0-1, Fireball: 3
Evening: 3-3-6, Fireball: 3
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 4 numbers from Jan. 14 drawing
Day: 0-2-7-8, Fireball: 8
Evening: 8-8-1-4, Fireball: 2
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash 5 numbers from Jan. 14 drawing
11-17-19-20-33
Check Cash 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Double Play numbers from Jan. 14 drawing
18-24-36-37-43
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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
All North Carolina Lottery retailers will redeem prizes up to $599.
For prizes over $599, winners can submit winning tickets through the mail or in person at North Carolina Lottery Offices. By mail, send a prize claim form, your signed lottery ticket, copies of a government-issued photo ID and social security card to: North Carolina Education Lottery, P.O. Box 41606, Raleigh, NC 27629. Prize claims less than $600 do not require copies of photo ID or a social security card.
To submit in person, sign the back of your ticket, fill out a prize claim form and deliver the form, along with your signed lottery ticket and government-issued photo ID and social security card to any of these locations:
- Asheville Regional Office & Claim Center: 16-G Regent Park Blvd., Asheville, NC 28806, 877-625-6886 press #1. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. This office can cash prizes up to $99,999.
- Greensboro Regional Office & Claim Center: 20A Oak Branch Drive, Greensboro, NC 27407, 877-625-6886 press #2. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. This office can cash prizes up to $99,999.
- Charlotte Regional Office & Claim Center: 5029-A West W. T. Harris Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28269-1861, 877-625-6886 press #3. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. This office can cash prizes up to $99,999.
- NC Lottery Headquarters: Raleigh Claim Center & Regional Office, 2728 Capital Blvd., Suite 144, Raleigh, NC 27604, 877-625-6886 press #4. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. This office can cash prizes of any amount.
- Greenville Regional Office & Claim Center: 2790 Dickinson Avenue, Suite A, Greenville, NC 27834, 877-625-6886 press #5. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. This office can cash prizes up to $99,999.
- Wilmington Regional Office & Claim Center: 123 North Cardinal Drive Extension, Suite 140, Wilmington, NC 28405, 877-625-6886 press #6. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. This office can cash prizes up to $99,999.
Check previous winning numbers and payouts at https://nclottery.com/.
When are the North Carolina Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 10:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 11 p.m. Tuesday and Friday.
- Lucky for Life: 10:38 p.m. daily.
- Pick 3, 4: 3:00 p.m. and 11:22 p.m. daily.
- Cash 5: 11:22 p.m. daily.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Carolina Connect editor. You can send feedback using this form.
Amazon van slides off a road snowy Knoxville street
Video captured the moment an Amazon van slid off a snowy road in Knoxville.
Some school systems in Western North Carolina are closed or operating on delays Wednesday, Jan. 15, due to winter weather impacts.
- Avery County Schools: Two-hour delay.
- Cherokee County Schools: Two-hour delay.
- Clay County Schools: Closed, optional workday.
- Graham County Schools: Two-hour delay.
- Jackson County Schools: Two-hour delay.
- Macon County Schools: Franklin area closed, remote learning day. Highlands School, three-hour delay. Nantahala School, two-hour delay.
- Madison County Schools: One-hour delay.
- Mitchell County Schools: One-hour delay.
- Swain County Schools: Two-hour delay.
- Transylvania County Schools: Two-hour delay.
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