Variety of special events ▪ Myrtle Beach Elvis Festival, with second round of Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Myrtle Beach contest, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., and “Elvis Presley, The Legend” concert starring Michael Chambliss, Dwight Icenhower and Cody Ray Slaughter, 4-5:30 p.m., all…
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Letter writer: Preservation must have a stronger voice in Asheville’s planning …
I completely agree with Brad Dawson when he calls the Aloft Hotel “a mistake” and “better suited to Myrtle Beach” [“Is Asheville Becoming Boomtown, N.C.?” May 27, Xpress]. It seems that developers are clawing for a chance to get a…
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ABRY Partners Completes Acquisition of Majority Equity Interest in FastMed …
BOSTON, June 12, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — ABRY Partners, a leading private equity firm, announced today that it has completed the previously announced majority stake acquisition of FastMed Urgent Care. As the second largest independent urgent care organization in the U.S., FastMed…
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The Brandon Agency Launches Fish Hippie Campaign Encouraging Consumers …
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C., June 11, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — In the competitive apparel business, it’s literally fish or cut bait. That’s why Fish Hippie – a rapidly emerging lifestyle brand that’s quickly gaining steam – has tapped The Brandon Agency to…
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Trigaux: Key economic statistic shows Florida’s economy is lagging
It’s the wrong season to say so, but Floridians are getting a snow job about the state of our economy. Related News/Archive Trigaux: At start of 2015, rising economic expectations hint of higher pay 5 Months Ago Trigaux: Gray Swoope…
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What does NC Religious Exemption Law Mean For Tourism?
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State Supreme Court sessions to head west
File photo Old courthouse 1880s This is a photo taken of the Old Burke County Courthouse in the 1880s. The N.C. Supreme Court met for sessions at the courthouse from 1846 to 1861. The bill ratified Thursday allows the court…
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Leading Locations for 2015 Commentary: Technology, Energy Dominate the Top …
A look at the top 20 or so markets in the 2015 “Leading Locations” reveals the dominance of two significant sectors, technology and energy, in propelling a number of top-ranked communities to economic success. And, as in last year’s report,…
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Bioventus Leaders Promoted to Manage International Business and Expansion
Bioventus, a leader in orthobiologic solutions, today announced promotions to its executive leadership team. Effective immediately Andrew Hosmer is promoted to Managing Director, International with responsibility for Europe, Middle East and Africa as well as the international Headquarters office Amsterdam.…
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New Bern receives certification as retirement community
Sabrina Bengel, chairwoman of the Tourism Development Authority, presented the city with an official certificate Tuesday designating New Bern as a North Carolina Retirement Community. Bengel, a former Ward 1 alderman, said she was on the Board of Aldermen when…
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