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AAHGS names 2026 award honorees in history, genealogy and books
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The Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society has announced its 2026 national award recipients and International AAHGS Books Awards honorees, recognizing service, scholarship and literary work tied to African-ancestored history.
Advocate urges Navy veterans with asbestos-related cancer to seek legal help
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The US Navy Veterans Lung Cancer & Mesothelioma Advocate is urging Navy veterans diagnosed with lung cancer or mesothelioma after asbestos exposure to call for help connecting with attorneys.
Terminix Service ranks Hendersonville highest for rodent activity
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Terminix Service released 2026 rodent activity rankings for South Carolina, western North Carolina and Georgia as Rodent Awareness Week begins.
Apparo, MetLife Foundation back 13 nonprofits on technology and cybersecurity
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Apparo and MetLife Foundation finished a 10-week cohort that paired 13 nonprofits with technology mentors to improve digital operations, cybersecurity, and AI readiness.
Ruston Paving warns superintendents to prepare for wet subgrades this winter
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Ruston Paving is urging construction superintendents to plan now for saturated subgrade as forecasters watch for a strong El Niño this winter.
Acres expands 2026 agriculture accelerator for small and mid-sized businesses
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Acres launched its 2026 cohort with a broader sponsor network and a continued focus on supplier readiness, certification and long-term growth.
Central States Water Resources names Brent Thies CFO
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Central States Water Resources promoted longtime finance leader Brent Thies to chief financial officer as the utility continues rapid expansion.
Former Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns joins Avalo as strategic advisor
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Former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Mike Johanns has joined Durham, North Carolina-based Avalo as a strategic advisor, adding decades of policy and boardroom experience as the crop-innovation company pushes its AI-driven breeding platform into…
Nussbaum Center businesses on pace for $67.1 million in 2026 revenue
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Small businesses supported by the Nussbaum Center for Entrepreneurship reported strong midyear gains and are projected to generate about $67.1 million in gross revenue in 2026. The results also point to nearly $27.9 million in annualized payroll…
Jessica Aguilar champions culturally responsive disability support for Latino families
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Jessica Aguilar, co-founder of Grupo Poder y Esperanza, is building family-centered disability support for Latino communities in North Carolina.
Morgan Master Electrician expands EV charging work in Western NC, Upstate SC
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Morgan Master Electrician Company is expanding EV charging installation services across Western North Carolina and Upstate South Carolina, with a focus on electrical load, safety and system capacity.
TMU to host Global Africa Summit Toronto 2026 on trade and investment
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Toronto Metropolitan University’s Diversity Institute and Africa Investment Network will bring business, policy and investment leaders to Toronto on July 30, 2026, for a summit on Canada-Africa trade and commercial ties.
Morgan Master Electrician expands industrial electrical services in Asheville, Greenville and Spartanburg
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Morgan Master Electrician Company has expanded industrial electrical support across Asheville, Greenville and Spartanburg to meet rising demand from high-load facilities, modernization projects and emergency repair needs.
Strickland Brothers opens new oil change shop in Hillsboro, Texas
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Strickland Brothers 10 Minute Oil Change has opened a new location in Hillsboro, Texas, expanding its footprint to 26 shops in the state and more than 290 nationwide.
Cade & Associates promotes Trent Cade to operations manager
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Cade & Associates has elevated Trent Cade, CPA, ABV, to operations manager, putting him in charge of day-to-day operations across the firm’s four offices in North and South Carolina.
Bierman Autism Centers marks 20 years with 30-plus centers and a research push
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Bierman Autism Centers is celebrating 20 years in autism care, growing from an apartment startup in 2006 to more than 30 centers across seven states.
The Brooks Group named a 2027 America’s Best Workplace
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The Brooks Group has been recognized by Best Companies Group as one of the 2027 America’s Best Workplaces, a ranking that spotlights employee experience and workplace culture.
Elite Roof and Solar lands on Charlotte Business Journal’s largest contractors list
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Davidson-based Elite Roof and Solar was named to the Charlotte Business Journal’s 2026 ranking of the region’s largest specialty trade contractors.
SorbiForce scales U.S. battery supply chain from local waste
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SorbiForce says it is turning farm residues, wood byproducts and algae into carbon electrodes for batteries as it scales domestic manufacturing in the U.S. The company is targeting critical infrastructure use cases, including AI data centers,…
ENSER spotlights Temple engineering student Farhad Moheby with scholarship support
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ENSER Corporation is recognizing Temple University Mechanical Engineering student Farhad Moheby through the Arnone Foundation Scholarship as he prepares to graduate in December 2026. The scholarship underscores the company’s long-running support…
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