Geography of North Carolina

New Oriental to Report First Quarter 2019 Financial Results on October 23, 2018

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Tuesday, September 25, 2018
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New Oriental is the largest provider of private educational services in China based on the number of program offerings, total student enrollments and geographic presence.

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  • New Oriental is the largest provider of private educational services in China based on the number of program offerings, total student enrollments and geographic presence.
  • New Oriental offers a wide range of educational programs, services and products consisting primarily of language training and test preparation, primary and secondary school education, online education, content development and distribution, overseas study consulting services, pre-school education and study tour.
  • New Oriental's ADSs, each of which represents one common share, currently trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "EDU."
  • For more information about New Oriental, please visit http://www.neworiental.org/english/ .

Olivette Riverside Community and Farm Garners Recognition From the North Carolina Home Builders Association

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Thursday, September 20, 2018
Geography of North Carolina, Asheville metropolitan area, North Carolina, Asheville, North Carolina, Western North Carolina

ASHEVILLE, N.C., Sept. 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Olivette Riverside Community and Farm , a farm-centered community located in Asheville, North Carolina, was recognized this week at the North Carolina Home Builders Association 2018 STARS Awards as both North Carolina Community of the Year and North Carolina Best Sustainable Community.

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  • ASHEVILLE, N.C., Sept. 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Olivette Riverside Community and Farm , a farm-centered community located in Asheville, North Carolina, was recognized this week at the North Carolina Home Builders Association 2018 STARS Awards as both North Carolina Community of the Year and North Carolina Best Sustainable Community.
  • Partner Scott Austin reflects, "These awards represent a confirmation that people are yearning for a simpler time.
  • Olivette is remarkable, and as it continues to grow we will strive to recapture a balance that is often missing from modern life."
  • Olivette Riverside Community and Farm is a 346 acre community located just 6.9 miles from the heart of downtown Asheville on the beautiful French Broad River.

AlphaGraphics Of Downtown Raleigh Prepares For Relief Response As Hurricane Florence Hits Eastern North Carolina

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Wednesday, September 19, 2018
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RALEIGH, N.C., Sept. 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --AlphaGraphics of Downtown Raleigh, a local print and marketing communications leader, is preparing for a community-wide relief effort across Eastern North Carolina as Hurricane Florence continues its path towards the East Coast.

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  • RALEIGH, N.C., Sept. 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --AlphaGraphics of Downtown Raleigh, a local print and marketing communications leader, is preparing for a community-wide relief effort across Eastern North Carolina as Hurricane Florence continues its path towards the East Coast.
  • "The City of New Bern and its people have suffered catastrophicdamage and we, at AlphaGraphics of Downtown Raleigh, have family, colleagues, and friends that need our help in repairing their beautiful city," said AlphaGraphics of Downtown Raleigh Co-Owner Chris Andrews.
  • In an effort to help with cleanup efforts, AlphaGraphics of Downtown Raleigh has partnered with its sister office, which has been located in New Bern since 1902, to deliver hurricane relief buckets in New Bern and surrounding areas.
  • To learn more about AlphaGraphics Downtown Raleigh, please click here to visit the New Bern location's website and click here to visit the Raleigh location's website.

Vaco Continues Exponential Growth with Expansion of Three New Markets

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Wednesday, September 19, 2018
Geography of North Carolina, Greensboro, North Carolina, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Winston, North Carolina

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Vaco, a premier talent & solutions firm serving 40 markets around the globe, announced today their expansion into three new U.S. markets: Denver, Pittsburgh and Winston-Salem/Greensboro.

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  • NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Vaco, a premier talent & solutions firm serving 40 markets around the globe, announced today their expansion into three new U.S. markets: Denver, Pittsburgh and Winston-Salem/Greensboro.
  • Vaco's global reach has been steadily expanding, entering into six new markets during the past 18 months.
  • "Vaco is thrilled to extend our national footprint and bring our consultative approach to talent & solutions to Denver, Pittsburgh and Winston-Salem/Greensboro," said Fisher.
  • Since its founding in 2002, Vaco has grown to now serve 40 markets across the globe, 800+ employees, 4,300 consultants and $500M in revenue.

BB&T Charitable Fund provides grants totaling $1.5 million to Florence relief efforts

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Tuesday, September 18, 2018
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WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., Sept. 18, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --The BB&T Charitable Fund today announced grants totaling $1.5 million to help support disaster relief efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Florence.

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  • WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., Sept. 18, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --The BB&T Charitable Fund today announced grants totaling $1.5 million to help support disaster relief efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Florence.
  • "Our hearts and prayers go out to all those who are struggling in the storm's aftermath.
  • BB&T is honored to be a part of the relief and recovery efforts, and we're here for our associates, clients and communities in this difficult time."
  • While many branches have already reopened for business, some branches in eastern North Carolina remain closed as of Tuesday afternoon.

SouthPoint Industrial Park in Mocksville Continues to Expand

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Tuesday, September 18, 2018
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MOCKSVILLE, N.C., Sept. 18, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Less than a year from a 75+ acre expansion in the SouthPoint Business Park, North Carolina, The Hollingsworth Companies are starting the second facility in a four-building expansion in their park.

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  • MOCKSVILLE, N.C., Sept. 18, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Less than a year from a 75+ acre expansion in the SouthPoint Business Park, North Carolina, The Hollingsworth Companies are starting the second facility in a four-building expansion in their park.
  • The Hollingsworth Companies have been a longtime supporter of the Mocksville community with the introduction of the areas first industrial park in 1997.
  • The SouthPoint Industrial park is located adjacent to the I-40 between the I-85 and I-77.
  • For more information about The Hollingsworth Companies, contact, Tom Mann, Senior Vice President of Industrial Real Estate, at 865.457.3701, [email protected]

Duke Energy continues to restore power across Carolinas; 830,000 back online already

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Sunday, September 16, 2018
Duke Energy, Charlotte, North Carolina, Geography of North Carolina, Energy, North Carolina

Consider all power lines as well as trees, branches and anything else in contact with power lines energized and dangerous.

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  • Consider all power lines as well as trees, branches and anything else in contact with power lines energized and dangerous.
  • Energized power lines could be hidden by debris and flood waters.
  • Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) is one of the largest energy holding companies in the U.S., with approximately 29,000 employees and a generating capacity of 49,500 megawatts.
  • The Duke Energy News Center includes news releases, fact sheets, photos, videos and other materials.

Device Magic Named One of the Best Places to Work by the Triangle Business Journal

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Thursday, September 13, 2018
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RALEIGH, N.C., Sept. 13, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Device Magic today announced that it was awarded fourth place for small companies at the Triangle Business Journal Best Places to Work luncheon on Sept. 7.

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  • RALEIGH, N.C., Sept. 13, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Device Magic today announced that it was awarded fourth place for small companies at the Triangle Business Journal Best Places to Work luncheon on Sept. 7.
  • Device Magic had previously announced that the company was named one of the 2018 Best Places to Work in the Triangle by the Triangle Business Journal.
  • Best Places to Work recognizes companies that keep their people top of mind," writes the Triangle Business Journal.
  • Dusan Babich and Mike Welham, two veterans of the mobile technology space from South Africa, launched Device Magic in 2011.

Operation: Coming Home and Mattamy Homes Hold Flag Raising for Combat Wounded Veteran, US Marine Corps Cpl Nate Rodgers

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Wednesday, September 12, 2018
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RALEIGH, NC, Sept. 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -Combat wounded veteran, US Marine Corps Corporal (Cpl.)

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  • RALEIGH, NC, Sept. 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -Combat wounded veteran, US Marine Corps Corporal (Cpl.)
  • Nate Rodgers and his family will soon have a new place to call home thanks to Operation: Coming Home a joint volunteer project and Mattamy Homes, formerly Royal Oaks.
  • Rodgers and his family were honored Tuesday, Sept. 11, at a special flag raising ceremony, as Mattamy Homes continues construction on what will be his new home in Sonoma Springs.
  • Mattamy Homes, the new parent company of Royal Oaks, will continue the longstanding partnership helping to build homes for wounded veterans.

Freedom House Church Prepares To Serve Communities Affected By Hurricane Florence

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Wednesday, September 12, 2018
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 12, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --As Hurricane Florence heads towards the east coast, Freedom House Church is preparing to respond to the needs of the communities that will be impacted.

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  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 12, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --As Hurricane Florence heads towards the east coast, Freedom House Church is preparing to respond to the needs of the communities that will be impacted.
  • Freedom House is setting up collection points for supplies at its 3 campus locations and other local businesses throughout the city of Charlotte.
  • Freedom House will also be assessing the damage of Florence and will be coordinating with organizations and teams in order to provide on-site relief.
  • The collection of supplies will begin Monday, September 18th at all Freedom House Church campuses and local businesses indicated online.