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ECU Health and Acadia Healthcare Host Groundbreaking Ceremony for New Behavioral Health Hospital

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

ECU Health and Acadia Healthcare held a ceremony today to celebrate the start of construction on its previously announced state-of-the-art, 144-bed behavioral health hospital in Greenville, North Carolina.

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  • ECU Health and Acadia Healthcare held a ceremony today to celebrate the start of construction on its previously announced state-of-the-art, 144-bed behavioral health hospital in Greenville, North Carolina.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231101651362/en/
    ECU Health and Acadia Healthcare Break Ground on Construction of a New Behavioral Health Hospital in Greenville, North Carolina, with an anticipated opening in Spring 2025.
  • “We are pleased construction is underway for our new behavioral health hospital, and this moment marks another milestone in our effort to improve access to behavioral health care for the region.
  • It will be a beacon of hope for patients and families in eastern North Carolina.”
    To learn more about the partnership between ECU Health and Acadia Healthcare, visit ENCBehavioralHealth.org .

Royal Farms Coming to Kinston, North Carolina

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Monday, October 9, 2023

BALTIMORE, Oct. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Royal Farms is opening a new location in Kinston, North Carolina on October 23, 2023.

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  • BALTIMORE, Oct. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Royal Farms is opening a new location in Kinston, North Carolina on October 23, 2023.
  • “Royal Farms is excited to be a part of the city that won the All-America City Award twice!
  • There will be additional Royal Farms locations opening in North Carolina in Lumberton, Windsor, Wilson, and Greenville.
  • For North Carolinians interested in working for Royal Farms, please visit https://www.royalfarms.com/careers/ .

Royal Farms Celebrates Grand Opening of Second Location in Greenville, NC

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Monday, September 25, 2023

BALTIMORE, Sept. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Royal Farms opened its second location in Greenville, North Carolina today on September 25, 2023.

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  • BALTIMORE, Sept. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Royal Farms opened its second location in Greenville, North Carolina today on September 25, 2023.
  • The new store is located just minutes away from East Carolina University at 1604 SE Greenville Blvd, Greenville, NC 27858.
  • To learn more, go here: https://www.greenvillenc.gov/government/recreation-parks
    There will be additional Royal Farms locations opening in North Carolina in Kinston, Lumberton, and Wilson in the future.
  • Download the Royal Farms app here: https://engagement.punchh.com/b/royalfarms and click "Sign Up" to create a RoFo Rewards account.

Royal Farms Opening Second Location in Greenville, North Carolina

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Monday, September 11, 2023

BALTIMORE, Sept. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Royal Farms is opening its second location in Greenville, North Carolina on September 25, 2023.

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  • BALTIMORE, Sept. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Royal Farms is opening its second location in Greenville, North Carolina on September 25, 2023.
  • Royal Farms will host a ticketed soft opening event where customers can check out the new store and be served one free meal from the soft opening menu.
  • Be sure to follow Royal Farms on Facebook and Instagram for all updates on Royal Farms store opening and events.
  • To learn more, go here: https://www.greenvillenc.gov/government/recreation-parks
    There will be additional Royal Farms locations opening in North Carolina in Kinston, Lumberton, and Wilson in the future.

Truist invests $17 million in the future of Charlotte and communities across North Carolina

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Thursday, August 10, 2023

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Truist Financial Corporation (NYSE: TFC) and Truist Foundation today announced $17 million in commitments to support affordable housing in Charlotte and career development and economic mobility programs across North Carolina.

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  • $1 million Truist Foundation grant to Per Scholas North Carolina to expand technology skills training in rural North Carolina.
  • $1 million Truist Foundation grant to NPower to provide technology skills and employment opportunities for military-connected individuals and underserved young adults in the Raleigh community.
  • That's why we're thrilled to be partnering with Truist Foundation for our expansion into North Carolina," said Bertina Ceccarelli, CEO of NPower.
  • Per Scholas North Carolina has seen the impact of our rural training model already, injecting more than $1.9 million back into local communities.

T-Mobile Brings New Stores and Jobs to North Carolina

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023

T-Mobile is ramping up its presence in North Carolina with the planned opening of 12 new retail stores across the state during 2023 and 2024.

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  • T-Mobile is ramping up its presence in North Carolina with the planned opening of 12 new retail stores across the state during 2023 and 2024.
  • Seven stores have already opened, with the other five stores expected to open in coming months.
  • The new stores are expected to create approximately 100 jobs for the state.
  • With an expanding local presence in North Carolina, T-Mobile is also focused on helping to make a difference in communities throughout the state.

Brightspeed Awarded an Additional ~$12M in GREAT Grants to Connect More North Carolinians to High-Speed Internet

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Thursday, July 27, 2023

These most recent grant awards bring the total county, state and federal grant dollars awarded to Brightspeed through North Carolina’s GREAT grant program to approximately $103 million.

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  • These most recent grant awards bring the total county, state and federal grant dollars awarded to Brightspeed through North Carolina’s GREAT grant program to approximately $103 million.
  • The GREAT grant funds awarded to Brightspeed over the past year would augment the plan by nearly 43,000 new fiber passings.
  • The program aims to fund the deployment of broadband by providing matching grants to internet service providers working to expand internet access to areas of North Carolina that lack quality options for connectivity.
  • “The work of Brightspeed and our other GREAT grant partners is helping to bring affordable, reliable high-speed internet access to unserved North Carolinians,” said Gov.

CloudWyze Set to Launch Its High-Speed Fiber Network in Dunn, NC

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023

DUNN, N.C., June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CloudWyze, North Carolina's premier full-service IT management and internet service provider, has announced plans to launch its high-speed fiber internet service in Dunn, NC as part of the organization's pursuit of empowering communities through fast and reliable internet service.

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  • DUNN, N.C., June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CloudWyze, North Carolina's premier full-service IT management and internet service provider, has announced plans to launch its high-speed fiber internet service in Dunn, NC as part of the organization's pursuit of empowering communities through fast and reliable internet service.
  • CloudWyze was awarded GREAT Grant funding in 2022 and most recently extended its fiber network in the neighboring community of Erwin, NC.
  • Currently, CloudWyze offers fixed wireless internet service in Dunn, which will be bolstered by the new fiber network.
  • Residents and businesses are encouraged to sign up for fiber service now to be among the first in the community to get access to high-speed internet service from CloudWyze.

$750,000 SECU Foundation Grant Helps Surry Medical Ministries Expand and Open New Healthcare Clinic

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Thursday, May 25, 2023

MOUNT AIRY, N.C., May 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SECU Foundation ’s support of $750,000 for Surry Medical Ministries ’ (SMM) newly expanded clinic, the SECU Health Resource Center, is good news for residents in Northwest North Carolina with little or no access to primary healthcare.

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  • MOUNT AIRY, N.C., May 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SECU Foundation ’s support of $750,000 for Surry Medical Ministries ’ (SMM) newly expanded clinic, the SECU Health Resource Center, is good news for residents in Northwest North Carolina with little or no access to primary healthcare.
  • “But most importantly, this clinic embodies the mission of SECU Foundation.
  • This partnership between SECU Foundation and Surry Medical Ministries is a win-win for everyone.
  • Since 2004, SECU Foundation has made a collective financial commitment of over $235 million for initiatives to benefit North Carolinians statewide.

SECU Kicks Off Financial Literacy Month with CUNA Mutual Group and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023

CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper has once again proclaimed April as Financial Literacy Month.

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  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper has once again proclaimed April as Financial Literacy Month.
  • State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) kicked off its efforts by teaming up with CUNA Mutual Group and Charlotte-Mecklenburg County Schools to host a multi-school SECU Reality of Money® event for students at three local high schools.
  • The financial education event provided 200 students with an interactive experience simulating life as an adult in the real world.
  • The event was organized as a community service component for credit union league officials attending a Credit Union National Association (CUNA) Mutual Group Partners’ meeting in Charlotte.