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Neck Flex harness posts 1,461-pound lab test result at NC State
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Gonza LLC says independent testing at North Carolina State University measured a 1,461-pound break strength for its Neck Flex harness and support hardware, and the company is now rating two harness lines at 300 pounds working weight.
Daly Seven markets eight High Point area hotels to furniture market attendees
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Daly Seven is promoting eight hotels in the High Point Furniture Market region as official shuttle-route options for attendees traveling to North Carolina for the annual event.
North Carolina does not yet have a hands-free driving law
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Lanier Law Group says North Carolina drivers are still bound by the state’s texting-while-driving statute, not a hands-free ban. Two proposed hands-free bills, including Senate Bill 797 in the 2025-2026 session, remain in committee and have not…
Unspoken Bond wins HABRI media award
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HABRI honored the documentary Unspoken Bond with its 2026 Human Animal Bond Innovation Award for Media on Aug. 12 at SuperZoo in Las Vegas.
Jacob Ayubi wins BusinessRate honor for second straight year
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BusinessRate named Jacob Ayubi State Farm the Best State Farm Agent in Ashburn, Virginia for 2026, marking a second consecutive win after the agency also earned the title in 2025. The recognition highlights a fast-growing Ashburn office that…
AHFA warns shoppers about fabric dressers tied to more than 436,000 recalls
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The American Home Furnishings Alliance says unstable fabric dressers are still widely sold online even after 28 recalls in less than two years.
Operation Honor draws more than 1,000 to rural veterans event in North Carolina
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Operation Honor: Rural Salute® brought veterans, families, nonprofits, and sponsors together in Sanford, North Carolina, for a large-scale resource event focused on rural veterans.
NewSong opens 2026 music competition submissions
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NewSong Music is taking entries for its 25th annual Performance and Songwriting Competition, with a Sept. 13 deadline and a grand prize that includes a fully funded six-song EP and 300 vinyl records.
Vintage Market Days adds live music lounge for September High Point event
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Piedmont Triad Vintage Market Days is adding a new Sound Stage + Market Lounge to its Sept. 11-13 show at Suites at Market Square in High Point.
North Carolina attorney urges a move from adversarial divorce to collaborative family law
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Greensboro attorney Manisha Patel is pushing for broader use of mediation and collaborative law as divorce rates stay high and family courts remain strained.
Rural North Carolina founder opens preorders for local AI operating system
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Anthony S. Owens’ Vibe Software Solutions has opened pre-sale orders for HYVE Ether OS, an AI operating system that runs on a user’s own hardware instead of remote data centers.
Black Health Matters brings Fall Health Summit back to Charlotte on Oct. 17
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Black Health Matters will host its Fall Health Summit & Expo in Charlotte on Oct. 17, offering free screenings, expert panels and community health resources at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church.
Goodguys unveils 2027 event schedule with 14 stops nationwide
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Goodguys Rod & Custom Association has released its 2027 schedule, featuring 14 events across nine months in major car-culture markets from Scottsdale to Pleasanton to Fort Worth.
JH Adams Inn renews Autism Center certification in High Point
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JH Adams Inn in High Point, North Carolina, has renewed its Certified Autism Center designation for a fourth year, extending its accessibility work for autistic and sensory-sensitive guests.
Philip Bailey and T.I. expand Music Is Unity’s foster youth concert access program
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Music Is Unity is bringing back its Backstage Soundcheck program this summer with three tour-stop events for foster youth in New York, Maryland and North Carolina.
IIANC backs 30th year of Operation EDITH fire safety push
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Independent Insurance Agents of North Carolina is supporting the 30th year of Operation EDITH to teach North Carolina children and families how to build and practice a home fire escape plan.
Surgeon & Associates names Hillary Rumppe CEO
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Surgeon & Associates has appointed Hillary Rumppe as chief executive officer, effective Oct. 1, 2026, as the Fayetteville, North Carolina-based company looks to strengthen leadership and support for its affiliated businesses.
Bradley Dulaney Band books two opening-day sets at Cherokee Indian Fair
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The Bradley Dulaney Band will play twice on Oct. 6 at the 114th Cherokee Indian Fair in Cherokee, North Carolina, first in the parade and later on the main stage.
Coach warns teen takeovers are worsening social media risks
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Mary Catherine Liscinski, a digital addiction coach and author, is warning that teen takeover events are disrupting businesses and raising public safety concerns in multiple U.S. cities.
MarketBeat names the best free fall events in every state
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MarketBeat surveyed 3,011 families to rank the best free seasonal experience in every state, as 65% said autumn traditions are becoming unaffordable.
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