Geography of North Carolina

Balfour Beatty and Samet Corporation Joint Venture to Deliver Modernized Courthouse in Forsyth County

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Thursday, March 25, 2021

Balfour Beatty, in joint venture with Samet Corporation, is partnering to deliver the new Forsyth County Courthouse in Winston Salem, North Carolina.

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  • Balfour Beatty, in joint venture with Samet Corporation, is partnering to deliver the new Forsyth County Courthouse in Winston Salem, North Carolina.
  • The new Forsyth County courthouse will be a 250,679-square-foot facility, expanding the existing justice center by 50 percent.
  • We are thrilled to partner with Balfour Beatty in the delivery of Forsyth Countys new courthouse, said Arthur Samet, CEO of Samet Corporation.
  • Our joint venture team and design partners hard work to-date is a true testament to how important the new modernized courthouse will be to the Forsyth community.

Sheffield Financial and ICON EV. announce new multiyear retail financing contract

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Thursday, March 18, 2021

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., March 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Sheffield Financial, a division of Truist Bank, and ICON EV., LLC (ICON), recently agreed to a multiyear financing services agreement effective immediately.

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  • WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., March 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Sheffield Financial, a division of Truist Bank, and ICON EV., LLC (ICON), recently agreed to a multiyear financing services agreement effective immediately.
  • "ICON is proud to be joining an elite class of manufacturers that do business with Sheffield Financial.
  • This partnership will further advance the ICON brand and offer consumers fast, easy and flexible financing solutions through Sheffield.
  • "We're excited to partner with ICON and provide financing for their versatile electric vehicle models," said Jeff McKay, Sheffield Financial CEO and head of point-of-sale lending for Truist.

Associa Carolinas Promotes Phillip Smith to General Manager

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Monday, February 22, 2021

Charleston, SC, Feb. 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Associa Carolinas recently promoted Phillip Smith, CMCA to general manager of Carolina Arbors in Durham, NC.

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  • Charleston, SC, Feb. 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Associa Carolinas recently promoted Phillip Smith, CMCA to general manager of Carolina Arbors in Durham, NC.
  • Mr. Smith has been a member of the Associa family for more than eight years, originally serving as a lifestyle assistant at an active adult community in Cary, NC.
  • In 2016, he started at Carolina Arbors and quickly advanced his position and responsibilities.As the new onsite general manager, Mr. Smith will serve Carolina Arbors residents and board members with unparalleled customer service, on-site management, and day-to-day oversight of the property.
  • Phillip has been an asset to Associa Carolina since he joined our team, and as the new general manager of Carolina Arbors, we know he will continue to play an indispensable role in the communitys continued success, stated Ed Corless, Associa Carolinas president.

Outer Banks West/Currituck Sound KOA & Blue Water Hospitality to Honor Healthcare Workers and First Responders with an Exclusive Free Appreciation Weekend

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Monday, February 22, 2021

COINJOCK, N.C., Feb. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Outer Banks West/Currituck Sound KOA ("Outer Banks West KOA") and Blue Water Hospitality today announced that they will host a free appreciation weekend event March 26-28 for the region's frontline healthcare workers and first responders.

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  • COINJOCK, N.C., Feb. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Outer Banks West/Currituck Sound KOA ("Outer Banks West KOA") and Blue Water Hospitality today announced that they will host a free appreciation weekend event March 26-28 for the region's frontline healthcare workers and first responders.
  • This appreciation event is open free of charge to active healthcare workers and first responders including law enforcement, firefighters, paramedics, and emergency medical technicians who provide valid identification.
  • Outer Banks West KOA and Blue Water are committed to safeguarding their employees and campers during the ongoing pandemic by adopting appropriate policies and protocols that prioritize everyone's health and safety.
  • Outer Banks West KOA is owned and operated by Blue Water Hospitality, a Maryland-based development, and management company.

Prolific 2020 Growth Results in Spoonflower's Giant Leap to 110,000 Square Foot Durham Factory

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Tuesday, February 9, 2021

The company has reached another growth trajectory milestone with its expansion from 25,000 square feet of on-demand manufacturing space to its new 110,000 square foot factory in Durham, North Carolina.

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  • The company has reached another growth trajectory milestone with its expansion from 25,000 square feet of on-demand manufacturing space to its new 110,000 square foot factory in Durham, North Carolina.
  • The move follows a year of record revenue growth, increased community partnerships and a unique business model that pairs innovative, sustainable product development with community-based consumerism.
  • By September 2019, Spoonflower had expanded to 50,000 square feet of operating and office space, and was in its third year of operating a second location in Berlin, Germany .
  • With offices in Durham, North Carolina, and Berlin, Germany, Spoonflower is a global marketplace connecting makers and consumers with artists worldwide.

CooperRiis Welcomes New Chief Development Officer

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Tuesday, February 2, 2021

ASHEVILLE, N.C., Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --CooperRiis Healing Community is pleased to announce that Laurie Rovin has joined their team as Chief Development Officer.

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  • ASHEVILLE, N.C., Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --CooperRiis Healing Community is pleased to announce that Laurie Rovin has joined their team as Chief Development Officer.
  • Laurie is most looking forward to connecting with alumni, alumni families, and even past employees to launch an Ambassador Program at CooperRiis.
  • I want to know how CooperRiis has touched your life and what is most special to you about their Healing Community?"
  • Visit http://www.cooperriis.org or call 828.894.7140 for more about CooperRiis Healing Community and its approach to mental health treatment.

SPX to Report Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2020 Results and Present 2021 Financial Guidance on February 23rd

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Tuesday, February 2, 2021

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SPX Corporation (NYSE:SPXC) announced today that it will release its fourth quarter and full-year 2020 financial results after market close on Tuesday, February 23, 2021.

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  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SPX Corporation (NYSE:SPXC) announced today that it will release its fourth quarter and full-year 2020 financial results after market close on Tuesday, February 23, 2021.
  • SPX Corporation President and Chief Executive Officer Gene Lowe and SPX Corporation Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer Jamie Harris will discuss the companys fourth quarter and full-year 2020 results and 2021 financial guidance during a conference call at 4:45 p.m. Eastern time.
  • Those interested in participating in the conference call should dial in five minutes prior to the start of the call.
  • Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, SPX Corporation had more than $1.5 billion in annual revenue in 2020 and over 4,500 employees in 17 countries.

YRC Freight Expands Regional Next-Day Service in the Mid-Atlantic Region

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Monday, February 1, 2021

OVERLAND PARK, Kan., Feb. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- YRC Worldwide, Inc.(NASDAQ: YRCW) announces the expansion of YRC Freights Regional Next-Day Service with the addition of more lanes in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States.

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  • OVERLAND PARK, Kan., Feb. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- YRC Worldwide, Inc.(NASDAQ: YRCW) announces the expansion of YRC Freights Regional Next-Day Service with the addition of more lanes in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States.
  • This extension of YRC Freights Regional Next-Day service is another evolution in the Companys enterprise transformation toward one company, one network and one operating platform.
  • ; and Raleigh, Wilson, Winston-Salem and Fayetteville, N.C. will offer Regional Next-Day service, with Richmond as a hub for the region.
  • This new Regional Next-Day service area builds on the Companys 2019 rollout of Regional-Next Day in Texas and in the Little Rock, Ark.

Aisha Adams & Lenoir-Rhyne University Asheville Launches the "Lenoir-Rhyne Equity & Diversity Institute Spring 2021 Schedule"

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Wednesday, January 27, 2021

ASHEVILLE, N.C., Jan. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Lenoir-Rhyne University Asheville has announced their Spring Sessions beginning February 5th, 2021.Developed by Aisha Adams, the Lenoir-Rhyne Equity and Diversity Institute (LREDI) trains executives, non-profit leaders, educators, students, social activists, and other community membersto untangle their connections to bias and actively pursue positive change.

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  • ASHEVILLE, N.C., Jan. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Lenoir-Rhyne University Asheville has announced their Spring Sessions beginning February 5th, 2021.Developed by Aisha Adams, the Lenoir-Rhyne Equity and Diversity Institute (LREDI) trains executives, non-profit leaders, educators, students, social activists, and other community membersto untangle their connections to bias and actively pursue positive change.
  • "Aisha Adams Media, LLC partnered with Lenoir-Rhyne University because we recognize that with everything happening in our country, teams need effective equity advocates at the table.
  • The 2021 session dates are: Feb 5-7, 2021, Feb 16-20, 2021, March 5-7, 2021 and March 16-20,2021.
  • Additional information about the Lenoir-Rhyne Equity and Diversity Institute, including upcoming course schedule and registration details, is available at www.lr.edu/lredi/registration .

Charlotte Hornets Name DraftKings Official Daily Fantasy Sports Partner

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Wednesday, January 27, 2021

BOSTON and CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Charlotte Hornets have named DraftKings Inc. (Nasdaq: DKNG) as the exclusive Official Daily Fantasy Sports Partner of the franchise.

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  • BOSTON and CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Charlotte Hornets have named DraftKings Inc. (Nasdaq: DKNG) as the exclusive Official Daily Fantasy Sports Partner of the franchise.
  • Were excited to enter this partnership with DraftKings and bring its daily fantasy sports products to our great Hornets fans, said Hornets Sports & Entertainment President & Vice Chairman Fred Whitfield.
  • Hornets Sports & Entertainment owns the Charlotte Hornets, Greensboro Swarm and Hornets Venom GT, and operates Charlottes Spectrum Center.
  • DraftKings is the official daily fantasy partner of the NFL, MLB, NASCAR and the PGA TOUR as well as an authorized gaming operator of the NBA and MLB and an official betting operator of the PGA TOUR.