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Habitat, Ally and City of Charlotte launch nonprofit's largest housing development to date at historic Plato Price School site

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021

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CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region, the Ally Charitable Foundation, and the City of Charlotte are teaming up to launch Habitat Charlotte Region's largest housing development project to date: a 40-home development in The Meadows at Plato Price.

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CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region, the Ally Charitable Foundation, and the City of Charlotte are teaming up to launch Habitat Charlotte Region's largest housing development project to date: a 40-home development in The Meadows at Plato Price.
The project will revitalize a historic Black neighborhood in West Charlotte and help address a critical shortage in affordable housing in the metro Charlotte area.
Habitat Charlotte Region's largest complete, planned neighborhood, The Meadows at Plato Price, will create a community of affordable homes with walking paths and dedicated nature areas.
The historic site had been home to Plato Price School, which served Black students for decades and was the centerpiece of a thriving Black neighborhood.

Four Seasons Plumbing sustains growth, adds new leaders to team

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Tuesday, June 22, 2021

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"It's a testament to our stellar team, and today I'm happy to announce two more additions to our growing family.

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"It's a testament to our stellar team, and today I'm happy to announce two more additions to our growing family.
"I am excited to join such a great company with Four Seasons Plumbing," Patterson said.
Four Seasons Plumbing is a family-owned and operated home services company serving Asheville and Hendersonville areas.
Four Seasons Plumbing has established itself as the leader in providing reliable, professional plumbing services throughout the entire Asheville and Hendersonville area and surrounding communities.

Truist announces second-quarter 2021 earnings call details

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Tuesday, June 15, 2021

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CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Truist Financial Corporation (NYSE: TFC) will report second-quarter 2021 financial results before the market opens on Thursday, July 15, 2021.

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CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Truist Financial Corporation (NYSE: TFC) will report second-quarter 2021 financial results before the market opens on Thursday, July 15, 2021.
Investors can access a live audio webcast of the earnings call and view the news release and presentation materials at ir.truist.com under "Events & Presentations."
Truist Financial Corporation is a purpose-driven financial services company committed to inspiring and building better lives and communities.
Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Truist is a top 10 U.S. commercial bank with total assets of $518 billion as of March 31, 2021.

Virginia's Blue Ridge Heats Up for Summer Travel Season

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Thursday, June 10, 2021

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Bucket-list experiences and robust flavors await this summer on a road trip to Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains.

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Bucket-list experiences and robust flavors await this summer on a road trip to Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains.
This sizzling hot, under the radar, Top Adventure Town in the Blue Ridge Mountains is perfect for safe, summer travel.
Outdoor adventure mecca Explore Park is unveiling new trails for beginner and intermediate riders just off the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Hop in the car, board the Northeast Regional Amtrak or fly ROA to a getaway in the Roanoke Valley of Virginia's Blue Ridge this season!

Chatham Park Developer Donates Knight Farm Community Park to the Town of Pittsboro

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Tuesday, June 8, 2021

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PITTSBORO, N.C., June 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Knight Farm Community Park, located in the new home community Vineyards at Chatham Park, opened to the public on Memorial Day Weekend.

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PITTSBORO, N.C., June 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Knight Farm Community Park, located in the new home community Vineyards at Chatham Park, opened to the public on Memorial Day Weekend.
A ceremony was held on May 27 in which the park was donated to the town of Pittsboro by Preston Development Company, the developers of Chatham Park.
"We thank very much Chatham Park and Preston Development for the work that went into this park," said James Nass, mayor of Pittsboro.
The 10-acre park is one part of roughly 2,000 acres planned to be dedicated to open space, parks, and walking trails within the Chatham Park community.

Wilson Elser Opens New Offices in Raleigh and Charlotte, North Carolina

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Tuesday, June 1, 2021

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NEW YORK, June 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --National law firm Wilson Elser announced today that it has expanded further in the Southeast, opening new offices in Raleigh, North Carolina, and Charlotte, North Carolina.

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NEW YORK, June 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --National law firm Wilson Elser announced today that it has expanded further in the Southeast, opening new offices in Raleigh, North Carolina, and Charlotte, North Carolina.
The North Carolina offices will handle insurance and reinsurance coverage and defense, commercial litigation, aviation law and financial services, among others.
"North Carolina's key industries include banking, transportation, biotechnology and pharmaceuticals, health care and information technology," said Wilson Elser Managing Partner R. Douglas Noah.
The Charlotte and Raleigh offices join 14 established full-service offices in Georgia, Florida, Tennessee, Kentucky, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas.

After stakeholder input, Duke Energy files Phase II electric transportation program in N.C.

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Tuesday, June 1, 2021

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CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Following six months of stakeholder input, Duke Energy recently filed an additional $56 million proposal of Phase II programs to continue the advancement of transportation electrification in North Carolina.

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CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Following six months of stakeholder input, Duke Energy recently filed an additional $56 million proposal of Phase II programs to continue the advancement of transportation electrification in North Carolina.
The filing follows the November 2020 N.C. Utilities Commission (NCUC) order approving the company's $25 million Phase I electric transportation pilot program.
"Our filing reflects the best ideas we heard on how Duke Energy can spur that transition."
Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is one of America's largest energy holding companies.

Humacyte Receives 2021 Life Sciences Award from Triangle Business Journal

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Wednesday, May 26, 2021

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DURHAM, N.C., May 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Humacyte, Inc., a clinical-stage biotechnology platform company developing universally implantable bioengineered human tissue at commercial scale, today announced that the company has received a 2021 Life Sciences Award from the Triangle Business Journal.

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DURHAM, N.C., May 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Humacyte, Inc., a clinical-stage biotechnology platform company developing universally implantable bioengineered human tissue at commercial scale, today announced that the company has received a 2021 Life Sciences Award from the Triangle Business Journal.
The annual Triangle Business Journal awards program honors individuals and organizations in the Raleigh-Durham area that are blazing trails and breaking ground in the life sciences industry.
We are honored to receive the Triangle Business Journal's Life Sciences award and be named among a group of extraordinary organizations in North Carolina that are transforming the life sciences industry, said Laura Niklason, M.D., Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer of Humacyte.
Information on the Triangle Business Journals Life Sciences awards program and the complete list of winners can be found on the Triangle Business Journals website at: https://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/news/2021/05/21/2021-life-sciences-... .

Kannapolis Cannon Ballers Select Appetize to Power Payments at New $52 Million Stadium

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Wednesday, May 19, 2021

b'Appetize , a leading digital and mobile commerce platform, has been selected by Atrium Health Ballpark in Kannapolis, North Carolina, to power all concessions as part of its new $52 million stadium.

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b'Appetize , a leading digital and mobile commerce platform, has been selected by Atrium Health Ballpark in Kannapolis, North Carolina, to power all concessions as part of its new $52 million stadium.
Guests attending games at the recently rebranded, 4,930-seat Minor League Baseball ballpark \xe2\x80\x94 home to the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers \xe2\x80\x94 will place orders and pay through Appetize\xe2\x80\x99s contactless, omnichannel platform for a fully cashless inaugural season.
Opening night featured the first of 60 scheduled home games.\n\xe2\x80\x9cWe\xe2\x80\x99re excited to partner with Kannapolis Cannon Ballers and help them welcome fans to the new Atrium Health Ballpark,\xe2\x80\x9d says Wayne Scarsella, EVP of Sports and Entertainment at Appetize.
For more information, visit KCBallers.com.\nFor more information regarding Appetize, please contact Jimmy Im at Appetize.\n'

Schmalz Inc. Celebrated the Groundbreaking of its Phase I Expansion to its Raleigh NC, Headquarters

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Wednesday, May 19, 2021

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The existing building of the US headquarters was only completed in July 2016; and due to continued, rapid growth over the past three years, the first significant expansion is already being executed ahead of schedule.

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The existing building of the US headquarters was only completed in July 2016; and due to continued, rapid growth over the past three years, the first significant expansion is already being executed ahead of schedule.
The new construction will triple the size of the existing facility and is scheduled for completion and move-in by early December.
The investments to date in the Raleigh location total well over $14 Million and counting as more significant investments are already planned in the coming years.
Since the recession in 2009, the company in Raleigh has grown at high double-digit rates every year for the last 12 years and counting.