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Cornus Virginicus Edition II Wine Release: A Celebration of Virginia Agriculture

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
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RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cana Vineyards and Winery of Middleburg has released the second edition of Cornus Virginicus. This special wine project is produced in collaboration with the First Lady of Virginia, Suzanne S. Youngkin. Each edition of the project celebrates Virginia's flourishing agriculture— especially its farmers, growers and winemakers. As part of the initiative, a donation will be made to Virginia Agriculture in the Classroom.

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  • "With this second edition of Cornus Virginicus, we toast Virginia's stand-out wine, winemakers and agriculture," said First Lady of Virginia Suzanne S. Youngkin.
  • Natoli commented on the wine sharing, "This second edition of Cornus Virginicus highlights the depth and elegance in Virginia wine.
  • Cornus Virginicus Edition II is available for purchase online through Virginia ABC and Cana Vineyards and Winery of Middleburg.
  • For interviews and more information about Cornus Virginicus or Virginia Wine Month, please contact Annette Boyd at 804-344-8200 or [email protected] .

Plants of the boreal forest: Using traditional Indigenous medicine to create modern treatments

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023
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This article is part of La Conversation Canada’s series The boreal forest: A thousand secrets, a thousand dangers La Conversation Canada invites you to take a virtual walk in the heart of the boreal forest.

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  • This article is part of La Conversation Canada’s series The boreal forest: A thousand secrets, a thousand dangers La Conversation Canada invites you to take a virtual walk in the heart of the boreal forest.
  • These products are deeply rooted in ancestral knowledge and traditions and are passed down from generation to generation in Indigenous communities.
  • Some molecules isolated from plants have become major therapeutic agents in modern medicine.

The boreal forest: a source of natural medicines

    • The LASEVE team has studied a number of plant species from the boreal forest that are used in traditional Indigenous medicine.
    • The bunchberry (Cornus canadensis), for example, is traditionally used as an antiviral remedy by First Nations peoples.
    • Our research on this species has shown that the leaf extract has therapeutic activity against herpes simplex type 1 (HSV-1), a virus responsible for cold sores.
    • This activity is due to the high content of phenolic compounds in the extract.

Adaptogenic plants from the boreal forest

    • Adaptogenic plants are attracting attention from researchers as a response to this challenge.
    • These plants have a regulating effect, particularly on our immune system, which improves the body’s ability to adapt to environmental stress.
    • Echinacea, astragalus and the famous ginseng are just a few examples of adaptogenic plants.
    • In conclusion, our research group has been working for several years to explore the therapeutic potential hidden in boreal forest plants.

Dogwood Realty Partners With Side To Further Elevate Client-focused Service

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Wednesday, February 9, 2022
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The collaboration ensures that Dogwood Realty, a firm committed to its clients' needs above all else, is powered by the industry's most advanced platform.

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  • The collaboration ensures that Dogwood Realty, a firm committed to its clients' needs above all else, is powered by the industry's most advanced platform.
  • A passion for connecting with and guiding clients with the utmost professionalism underscores all interactions with the Dogwood Realty team.
  • Whether it's managing a complicated sale or providing support in an out-of-state move, Dogwood Realty specializes in helping clients overcome real estate challenges with top-tier customer service.
  • Additionally, Dogwood Realty will join an exclusive group of Side partners, tapping into an expansive network from coast to coast.

Dogwood State Bank Ranked Among Top SBA Lenders in United States

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Thursday, November 4, 2021
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RALEIGH, N.C., Nov. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Dogwood State Bank was recently ranked among the top SBA lenders in the nation.

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  • RALEIGH, N.C., Nov. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Dogwood State Bank was recently ranked among the top SBA lenders in the nation.
  • The bank's small business lending division also ranked number two among SBA lenders in the state of North Carolina.
  • Dogwood State Bank Small Business Lending was established in 2019 as a part of the state-chartered community bank.
  • About Dogwood State Bank: Dogwood State Bank is a North Carolina state-chartered community bank headquartered in Raleigh with approximately $881 million in total assets.

Dogwood State Bank Announces Completion of $28 Million Private Placement Offering

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Tuesday, February 23, 2021
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Dogwood State Bank (the Bank) today announced the completion of a $28 million capital raise.

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  • Dogwood State Bank (the Bank) today announced the completion of a $28 million capital raise.
  • The demand for this investment opportunity was tremendous, and we are excited to welcome over 200 new shareholders to Dogwood State Bank.
  • Dogwood State Bank is a North Carolina state-chartered community bank headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, with approximately $612 million in total assets.
  • The Bank also specializes in providing lending services to small businesses through its Dogwood State Bank Small Business Lending Division.

Rutherford County Native Jackie Godlock Joins Dogwood Health Trust Board of Directors

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Monday, February 25, 2019
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ASHEVILLE, N.C., Feb. 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Dogwood Health Trust, a private, non-operatingfoundation whose purpose is todramatically improve the health and well-being of all people and communities of Western North Carolina, today announced that Rutherford County native Jackie Godlock has been elected to the organization's Board of Directors.

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  • ASHEVILLE, N.C., Feb. 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Dogwood Health Trust, a private, non-operatingfoundation whose purpose is todramatically improve the health and well-being of all people and communities of Western North Carolina, today announced that Rutherford County native Jackie Godlock has been elected to the organization's Board of Directors.
  • She becomes the 12th director of the Dogwood Trust, all of whom serve on a voluntary, non-compensated basis.
  • "It is a privilege for me to join the Board of Dogwood Health Trust," said Mrs. Godlock.
  • Dogwood Health Trust became operational upon the sale of Mission Health System's assets to HCA Healthcare.

Dogwood Health Trust Hires Renowned Search Firm Witt/Kieffer to Recruit Organization's First CEO

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Friday, February 15, 2019
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The CEO search is part of the work being led by the all-volunteer Dogwood Trust Board to build a strong organization that will partner with regional nonprofits and other organizations to address social determinants of health underlying factors that impact health and well-being throughout the 18-county region.

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  • The CEO search is part of the work being led by the all-volunteer Dogwood Trust Board to build a strong organization that will partner with regional nonprofits and other organizations to address social determinants of health underlying factors that impact health and well-being throughout the 18-county region.
  • "We are very fortunate to have a team with the expertise and resources of Witt/Kieffer guiding our CEO search," said Dr. John Ball, who chairs the CEO search committee for the Dogwood Trust Board.
  • Dogwood Health Trust is a North Carolina not-for-profit corporation with the sole purpose of dramatically improving the health and well-being of all people and communities across Western North Carolina.
  • Dogwood Health Trust became operational upon Mission Health's acquisition by HCA Healthcare and is the recipient of the net proceeds of the sale.

83rd Annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival Welcomes 260 Fine Artists in April

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Friday, February 15, 2019
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ATLANTA, Feb. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- When the Atlanta Dogwood Festival opens for its 83rd year this spring, attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy three days of fine art and live entertainment amid blooming dogwood trees.

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  • ATLANTA, Feb. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- When the Atlanta Dogwood Festival opens for its 83rd year this spring, attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy three days of fine art and live entertainment amid blooming dogwood trees.
  • Held in Piedmont Park, this annual event attracts 200,000+ attendees, and is the third-oldest fine arts festival in the country.
  • The Atlanta Dogwood Festival is a fine arts festival and so much more.
  • The city's longest-running festival, the Atlanta Dogwood Festival is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to providing the annual springtime celebration of arts and entertainment.