Piedmont Triad

NC AeroX Welcomes Arrive to Project Atlas

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

WINSTON–SALEM, N.C., Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NC AeroX, the nonprofit organization building the country's first operational site for drones to fly beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS), has officially welcomed Arrive, a technology company pioneering smart mailboxes and Mailbox-as-a-Service (MaaS). With autonomous drone deliveries already being flown in the Piedmont Triad region, Arrive will provide local customers with smart, secure, seamless delivery and pickup for people, robots and drones. 

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  • NC AeroX is building Project ATLAS to be the country's first BVLOS operational site, comprised of two radar stations, micro-weather data, safety assurance and a monitoring system.
  • "Arrive is thrilled to join NC AeroX and help make BVLOS drone delivery a reality in the U.S.," said Arrive Chief Strategy Officer Neerav Shah.
  • Basil Yap, President of NC AeroX, said, "Arrive gives our ecosystem yet another tool and valuable offering for our flying partners.
  • When we open Project ATLAS next year, we'll be one step closer to solving the BVLOS hurdle and providing a critical proving ground for the industry and associated technologies and companies including Arrive."

IVX Health Announces North Carolina Expansion with Two New Infusion Centers in Piedmont Triad

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

GREENSBORO, N.C., Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- IVX Health , a national provider of outpatient infusion and injection centers, today announced its continued expansion in North Carolina with two new infusion centers opening in Greensboro and Winston-Salem.

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  • GREENSBORO, N.C., Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- IVX Health , a national provider of outpatient infusion and injection centers, today announced its continued expansion in North Carolina with two new infusion centers opening in Greensboro and Winston-Salem.
  • The addition of the Piedmont Triad market brings IVX Health's existing North Carolina footprint to eight centers across three markets — and growing.
  • "We are thrilled to continue expanding our footprint in North Carolina with the opening of the Piedmont Triad market," said Jennifer LaMar, regional operations director with IVX Health.
  • "I have been receiving infusions at IVX Health for the past three years," said Cam Wiggins, current biologic patient at IVX Health.

Diablo/Freud Tools Announces World Class Warehouse & Distribution Center Expansion to Debut in Kernersville, NC

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Monday, September 25, 2023

ATLANTA, Sept. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Diablo Tools ("Diablo"), which offers a solution-oriented range of best-in-the-world, best-for-our-world products for the professional user announces a new, state-of-the-art 531,000 sq. ft. warehouse and distribution facility to open in the Piedmont Triad area of North Carolina in early 2024.

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  • ft. warehouse and distribution facility to open in the Piedmont Triad area of North Carolina in early 2024.
  • This Super Center will update the current distribution process and provide better efficiencies throughout all warehouse operations.
  • "This unmatched warehouse upgrade is creating the new standard in distribution operations," said Russell Kohl, President and CEO of Diablo/Freud Tools.
  • Since opening Diablo's current warehouse facility in Greensboro, NC, Diablo has brought roughly 100 jobs to the area.

Century Complete, Online Homebuying Leader, Now Selling in Lexington, NC

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Friday, September 22, 2023

LEXINGTON, N.C., Sept. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Century Communities, Inc.—a top 10 national homebuilder, industry leader in online home sales, and the highest-ranked homebuilder on Newsweek's list of America's Most Trustworthy Companies 2023—revealed that its Century Complete brand is now open for sales at Somerton, the company's new community located just minutes from downtown Lexington, with fast access to Piedmont Triad hubs like Winston-Salem, Greensboro and High Point via I-285 and I-85.

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  • Available through Century Complete's groundbreaking online homebuying process, new homes at Somerton are currently selling from the $200s—offering an exceptional selection of two-story single-family homes with contemporary open-concept layouts and included features like stainless-steel appliances, granite countertops, and white cabinets.
  • "With fast access to Lexington's historic Main Street and surrounding hubs like Greensboro and Winston-Salem, Somerton offers quality new homes in a desirable location," said Greg Huff, President of Century Complete.
  • Somerton offers a prime location with convenient proximity to cultural hotspots and business centers in downtown Lexington and the Piedmont Triad area.
  • Known for its small-town charm, Lexington boasts world-famous barbeque, NASCAR history, fine art, and thriving locally owned businesses.

Wyndham Rewards Checks-In at Sedgefield for 84th Annual Wyndham Championship

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023

GREENSBORO, N.C., Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Wyndham Rewards®, the world's most generous hotel rewards program spanning more than 50,000 hotels, vacation club resorts and vacation rentals, returns to Sedgefield Country Club this week as proud title sponsor of the 84th annual Wyndham Championship.

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  • Key to Wyn returns, giving fans on-course and at-home the chance to win a custom Ford Bronco Outer Banks, Club Wyndham getaways, Wyndham Rewards points or thousands of other prizes
    GREENSBORO, N.C., Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Wyndham Rewards® , the world's most generous hotel rewards program spanning more than 50,000 hotels, vacation club resorts and vacation rentals, returns to Sedgefield Country Club this week as proud title sponsor of the 84th annual Wyndham Championship .
  • "The Wyndham Championship is known for being The Place to Be, and this year's tournament is certainly no exception," said Lisa Checchio, chief marketing officer, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts.
  • Creating positive impact in the community is a hallmark of the Wyndham Championship, and Wyndham Championship Fore!
  • Sponsored by Wyndham Vacation Resorts, Inc., WorldMark by Wyndham, Shell Vacations, LLC, and Margaritaville Vacation Club by Wyndham, Inc., 6277 Sea Harbor Drive, Orlando, FL 32821.

American National Bankshares Reports Second Quarter Earnings

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023

DANVILLE, Va., July 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American National Bankshares Inc. (Nasdaq: AMNB) (“American National” or the “Company”) today reported second quarter 2023 earnings of $7.1 million, or $0.67 per diluted common share.

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  • DANVILLE, Va., July 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American National Bankshares Inc. (Nasdaq: AMNB) (“American National” or the “Company”) today reported second quarter 2023 earnings of $7.1 million, or $0.67 per diluted common share.
  • The second quarter of 2023 compared to the same quarter of 2022 reflected a decrease of $342 thousand, or 1.6%.
  • The cost of interest-bearing deposits increased to 1.59% in the second quarter, compared to 0.88% in the previous quarter and 0.14% in the same quarter of the prior year.
  • The Company recorded a provision for credit losses for the second quarter of 2023 of $268 thousand compared to $329 thousand in the previous quarter and $581 thousand in the second quarter of the previous year.

Siemens Mobility to invest $220 million into North Carolina rail manufacturing facility

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023

Siemens Mobility, the Unites States’ largest passenger rolling stock manufacturer, will expand its manufacturing footprint by building a $220 million advanced manufacturing and rail services facility in Lexington, NC.

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  • Siemens Mobility, the Unites States’ largest passenger rolling stock manufacturer, will expand its manufacturing footprint by building a $220 million advanced manufacturing and rail services facility in Lexington, NC.
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    Siemens Mobility, the Unites States’ largest passenger rolling stock manufacturer, will expand its manufacturing footprint by building a $220 million advanced manufacturing and rail services facility in Lexington, NC.
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    “America’s investing in rail – and we are investing in America,” said Dr. Roland Busch, CEO of Siemens AG.
  • “The new Siemens Mobility manufacturing and rail services facility will bring hundreds of good paying jobs to North Carolina, while working to meet the increased demands for high-speed passenger rail and modernizing our nation’s rail infrastructure.”
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Climavision closes critical weather radar gap in North Carolina

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Thursday, February 16, 2023

LOUISVILLE, Ky. and RALEIGH, N.C., Feb. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A decades-old gap in weather radar coverage across much of North Carolina is now closed, thanks to three new radars installed by Climavision, a climate-tech data pioneer.

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  • LOUISVILLE, Ky. and RALEIGH, N.C., Feb. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A decades-old gap in weather radar coverage across much of North Carolina is now closed, thanks to three new radars installed by Climavision, a climate-tech data pioneer.
  • Since the 1990s, the National Weather Service has monitored severe weather over North Carolina using NEXRAD S-band radars.
  • Numerous efforts to add more government radars in North Carolina have failed to secure funding, while increasingly volatile weather has made the need even more critical.
  • “The gap in North Carolina covers more than three million people, which is why our first radar went in near Charlotte.

CAGC Welcomes New Education, Training and Workforce Director

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Carolinas AGC (CAGC) is pleased to welcome Caroline Brigmon to our CAGC family.

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  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Carolinas AGC (CAGC) is pleased to welcome Caroline Brigmon to our CAGC family.
  • Starting February 13, 2023, Caroline serves within the CAGC Foundation as Education, Training and Workforce Director.
  • Caroline will support our CAGC members' education and training needs and develop programs to address the construction industry's workforce challenges.
  • Prior to that, she worked with AB Tech Community College in Asheville, NC, as the Director of Workforce Programs in the Economic and Workforce Development/Continuing Education Department.

F.N.B. Corporation Recognized Nationally for Workplace Diversity

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Monday, December 19, 2022

PITTSBURGH, Dec. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- F.N.B. Corporation (NYSE: FNB) announced that it was recognized as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group. The inaugural list highlights the top 1,000 companies throughout the U.S. that respect and value different kinds of people.

Key Points: 
  • Corporation (NYSE: FNB) announced that it was recognized as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group.
  • "We are proud of our employees and the culture that they promote within our Company and throughout the communities we serve."
  • FNB's differentiated commitment is further evidenced by comments about America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity that were provided by Nancy Cooper, Global Editor in Chief for Newsweek.
  • Corporation (NYSE: FNB), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a diversified financial services company operating in seven states and the District of Columbia.