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Fryar Financial tops $22.5 million in assets under management
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Fryar Financial said July 29, 2026, that it has surpassed $22.5 million in assets under management and added Jeffery Campbell as associate advisor.
Kind Behavioral Health centers autism care on dignity during Disability Pride Month
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Kind Behavioral Health is marking Disability Pride Month by highlighting ABA therapy built around each child’s strengths, not just compliance.
Jaipur Literature Festival adds Los Angeles and Toronto to 2026 North America tour
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JLF USA and JLF Toronto will expand to seven North American cities in 2026, with new stops in Los Angeles and Toronto from Sept. 11 to Oct. 4. The lineup brings prominent writers, thinkers and cultural voices into conversations on AI, geopolitics,…
Sarah Beth Funderburg recognized for breaking barriers in utility infrastructure
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Influential Women is spotlighting Sarah Beth Funderburg, a Wilmington, North Carolina-based project manager whose path from lineman to leader highlights how field experience and mentorship can reshape the energy workforce.
Macfarlands to receive 2027 McIntosh Award
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Christina and Benjamin Macfarland III will be honored by the Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties at its Feb. 24, 2027 Founders Luncheon in West Palm Beach.
Greensboro plastic surgeon wins four Readers’ Choice honors
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Dr. Mary Contogiannis, a board-certified plastic surgeon in Greensboro, was recognized in four categories at the 2026 News & Record Readers’ Choice Awards, including Best Med Spa and Best Cosmetic/Plastic Surgery Center.
Unspoken Bond wins HABRI media award
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HABRI honored the documentary Unspoken Bond with its 2026 Human Animal Bond Innovation Award for Media on Aug. 12 at SuperZoo in Las Vegas.
Center for Digital Equity unveils do.OS to expand digital opportunity
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The Center for Digital Equity, based at Queens University of Charlotte, has launched do.OS, a new three-year framework meant to connect devices, digital skills and community support into one coordinated pathway.
Expanded auto financing options reach Henderson car buyers
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Residents in Henderson, North Carolina, have access to broader vehicle financing options aimed at helping buyers across different credit profiles secure funding.
AMD Ryzen AI PCs cut project management task time in new PT study
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Principled Technologies found that desktop PCs with AMD Ryzen AI processors and local AI workflows can sharply reduce routine project-management work, cutting some tasks by up to 96.3%. The report says the gains could free a typical project…
Realty of America taps veteran brokers to lead Carolinas expansion
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Realty of America is expanding into North and South Carolina with two veteran executives, Charles Boyett and Allison Watkins, joining as Anchor Partners.
Hummingbird Creative Group named finalist for US Agency Awards honor
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Hummingbird Creative Group has been shortlisted for Best Small Agency of the Year at the US Agency Awards, giving the Cary, North Carolina, branding firm national recognition for its strategy-first approach.
Validity Diagnostics to showcase second-generation urine validity reagents in Chicago
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Validity Diagnostics plans to highlight its second-generation urine specimen validity reagents at the SOFT-TIAFT 2026 Joint Meeting in Chicago on Sept. 19-24, 2026. The company says its True Essentials Panel is designed to help labs and employers…
Validity Diagnostics to show synthetic urine detection tech at SOFT-TIAFT 2026
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Validity Diagnostics will present its second-generation urine specimen validity reagents at the SOFT-TIAFT 2026 Joint Meeting in Chicago on Sept. 19-24, 2026, as synthetic and adulterated urine continue to challenge drug-testing programs.
Sunstates Security makes Inc. 5000 list for fourth straight year
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Sunstates Security said it earned a place on the Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies for the fourth consecutive year, citing acquisitions, organic growth and workplace recognition as drivers.
Ascendient lands on Inc. 5000 as it expands health strategy work
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Ascendient, a Chapel Hill-based healthcare and public health strategy consultancy, has been named to Inc. Magazine’s annual Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies.
Kelly Carnes gets IAOTP tech policy honor
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The International Association of Top Professionals will honor TechVision21 CEO Kelly Carnes at its 2026 Annual Awards Gala in New York City. Carnes will receive Trailblazer of the Year in Tech Policy and the Presidential Award for her work across…
PlayAbroad buys PlanMyKids tech assets, names David Watkins CTO
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PlayAbroad acquired the technology assets and intellectual property of North Carolina startup PlanMyKids and appointed founder David Watkins as chief technology officer.
Lake.com ranks Chicago’s shoreline as the best U.S. lake destination for dogs
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Lake.com has ranked 362 U.S. lake destinations to identify the top 10 for dog-friendly travel, weighing access, amenities, city proximity and water-safety planning.
Willowood Ventures opens Apex HQ after 584% growth
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Willowood Ventures has opened a new headquarters in Apex, North Carolina, after reporting 584% year-over-year growth.
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