(Research Triangle Park, N.C.) NCTechNews, a professionally edited online news publication, is now accepting submissions for listings in the Fall 2011 edition of its Innovation Resources Guide. The NCTechNews Innovation Resources Guide provides links and detailed information for technology vendors and organizations serving clients throughout North Carolina. No membership or fee is required to submit information for listing in the Guide, which is available at NCTechNews.com/innovation. (more…)

(Durham, N.C.) Inspire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:ISPH) announced the approval of non-qualified stock option (“Options”) and restricted stock unit (“RSUs”) grants to Inspire’s Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative and Legal Officer, Andrew I. Koven, pursuant to NASDAQ Marketplace Rule 5635(c)(4). On May 10, 2010, Inspire granted Mr. Koven the Options to purchase 200,000 shares of Inspire’s common stock. The Options have an exercise price of $6.22, which was the closing price of Inspire’s common stock on the NASDAQ Global Market on the day of the grant. (more…)

(Garner, N.C.) WingSwept is pleased to announce that Cray Carter has joined WingSwept’s growing staff.  As a Partner Advisor, Cray will help nurture and develop client relationships and be an overall valued asset to the IT consulting firm, specifically working in the Network Support division. (more…)