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Influential Women spotlights LaSandra Boykin’s community impact leadership
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Influential Women featured LaSandra Boykin, a Jacksonville-based corporate social impact executive with more than 20 years of experience in transportation and healthcare.
Barbara Rozgonyi to spotlight podcast communities at Empowered Podcasting 2026
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Charlotte AI PR strategist Barbara Rozgonyi will speak at the Empowered Podcasting Conference in Charlotte on Aug. 21-23 about how podcast communities can build trust, visibility and loyal audiences.
The Learning Experience Holly Springs raises $5,106 for Make-A-Wish
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The Learning Experience Preschool in Holly Springs, North Carolina, raised $5,106 during its monthlong April “Let’s Grant Wishes” campaign for Make-A-Wish. The fundraiser blended early education and philanthropy, giving preschoolers hands-on…
Stallings preschool raises $10,105 for Make-A-Wish
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The Learning Experience in Stallings, North Carolina, raised $10,105 during its April “Let’s Grant Wishes” campaign to support Make-A-Wish. The effort blended fundraising with classroom lessons on kindness, empathy and community service.
KS Bank to open Lillington branch Aug. 10
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KS Bank will open its second Harnett County branch in Lillington on Aug. 10, adding teller, ATM, digital banking, mortgage and wealth management services.
Mobile Billboard Global adds 25 trucks for 2026 election campaigns
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Mobile Billboard Global says it has added 25 digital LED mobile billboard trucks to its national fleet as campaigns gear up for primaries, early voting and the Nov. 3, 2026 general election.
Third Coast Film joins Finding Normal ahead of Q4 2026 shoot
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Third Coast Film has signed on as financing and production partner for the inspirational feature Finding Normal, which is targeting principal photography in Q4 2026. The film has Kellan Lutz attached to star and Jordyn Ferguson set to direct as…
Vintage Market Days sets fall High Point event around local pride theme
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Piedmont Triad Vintage Market Days® will return to the Suites at Market Square in downtown High Point, North Carolina, from Sept. 11-13, 2026, with a fall theme built around the city and its community.
Mack Holland releases new gospel video for “I’m In A Change”
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Mack Holland has released a new gospel single and video centered on spiritual renewal, faith and visible personal transformation.
Homewood Suites in Cary targets corporate retreat travelers
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As corporate retreats and multi-city business travel grow, Homewood Suites by Hilton Raleigh Cary I-40 is positioning itself as a base for teams moving across the Research Triangle.
Travelers blend outdoor adventure and local dining in Asheville
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New travel data shows couples and younger travelers want itineraries that mix hiking, wilderness access and local food experiences.
Outer Banks Adventures launches 800-foot parasailing in Nags Head
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Outer Banks Adventures has added an 800-foot parasailing experience from its Nags Head operation, expanding its lineup of water and wildlife activities on North Carolina’s Outer Banks.
Jeff Cook Real Estate LPT Realty honors 30 agents after $91.1 million midyear sales haul
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Jeff Cook Real Estate LPT Realty recognized 30 agents who each topped $1.5 million in sales volume through the first half of 2026, with the group producing more than $91.1 million combined.
Johnnie L. Watlington publishes faith-based guide to debt freedom and wealth building
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Author Johnnie L. Watlington has released a new book aimed at young adults navigating debt, consumer culture and financial confusion.
Riad CPA earns ThreeBestRated honor for proactive tax strategy
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Charlotte-based Riad CPA, PC says it is helping business owners and high-net-worth clients cut taxes, avoid costly mistakes and strengthen cash flow through proactive accounting and advisory work.
Downtown venues gain as corporate events shift to city centers
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Corporate meeting planners are moving away from isolated convention centers and toward downtown venues that combine business infrastructure with culture, dining and recreation.
Daly Seven completes renovation of Hilton Garden Inn Greensboro Airport
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Daly Seven has finished a multi-million-dollar renovation of the Hilton Garden Inn Greensboro Airport in Greensboro, North Carolina, upgrading guest rooms, public areas, meeting space and dining.
Charlotte to host Global Africa Summit 2026
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The Africa Investment Network will bring more than 300 leaders to Charlotte, North Carolina, for a September 8-10 summit focused on U.S.–Africa trade, investment and economic resilience.
Former Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns joins Avalo as strategic advisor
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Former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Mike Johanns has joined Durham, North Carolina-based Avalo as a strategic advisor, adding decades of policy and boardroom experience as the crop-innovation company pushes its AI-driven breeding platform into…
Kelly Carnes gets IAOTP tech policy honor
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The International Association of Top Professionals will honor TechVision21 CEO Kelly Carnes at its 2026 Annual Awards Gala in New York City. Carnes will receive Trailblazer of the Year in Tech Policy and the Presidential Award for her work across…
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