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Children of Fallen Heroes shares Lady Liberty jump footage and names Vass forever home
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Children of Fallen Heroes premiered never-before-seen drone footage of its Lady Liberty parachute jump on July 4 and used the holiday to unveil a permanent base in Vass, North Carolina.
Boa Banx sets crime thriller A Helping Hand for Thanksgiving 2026 on Prime Video
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North Carolina filmmaker Boa Banx will release his third feature, A Helping Hand, on Amazon Prime Video on Thanksgiving 2026. The crime thriller follows two movers who steal $1.5 million after a client’s death and are hunted by a cartel.
Two Stanley Law Group lawyers earn 2026 South Carolina Super Lawyers honors
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The Stanley Law Group says Mark B. Stanley and Breon Walker Offord were selected to the 2026 South Carolina Super Lawyers list, a designation that goes to no more than 5% of lawyers in each state.
North Carolina election bill draws pushback over ranked choice voting and petition rules
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A North Carolina House committee is reviewing House Bill 958, a broader election reform package that critics say adds new barriers for independent voters and third parties.
North Carolina does not yet have a hands-free driving law
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Lanier Law Group says North Carolina drivers are still bound by the state’s texting-while-driving statute, not a hands-free ban. Two proposed hands-free bills, including Senate Bill 797 in the 2025-2026 session, remain in committee and have not…
Operation Honor draws more than 1,000 to rural veterans event in North Carolina
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Operation Honor: Rural Salute® brought veterans, families, nonprofits, and sponsors together in Sanford, North Carolina, for a large-scale resource event focused on rural veterans.
North Carolina opens first state audit of its school voucher program
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North Carolina’s Opportunity Scholarship program is under its first state audit after 11 years and $1.6 million in taxpayer spending.
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.
Rural North Carolina founder opens preorders for local AI operating system
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Anthony S. Owens’ Vibe Software Solutions has opened pre-sale orders for HYVE Ether OS, an AI operating system that runs on a user’s own hardware instead of remote data centers.
RegulatingAI launches 20-episode AI election series ahead of the 2026 midterms
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RegulatingAI has launched AI on the Ballot, a 20-episode series running from June 22 to Nov. 3, 2026, to put candidates and elected officials on the record about AI policy ahead of the U.S. midterms.
Jennifer Payeur wins best documentary at Alpine International Film Festival
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Jennifer Payeur’s documentary on plant stem cells won Best Feature Documentary at the Alpine International Film Festival in Bern, adding to a growing run of festival recognition.
InvestFusion founder highlights real estate disclosure loophole on podcast
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Jeff Emalaba, founder of InvestFusion, used a podcast appearance to warn about a disclosure gap he says leaves real estate buyers exposed to hidden defects and sunk costs.
Apostle Leina'ala Mars-Opoku receives White House Prayer for Our Nations humanitarian award
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Apostle Leina’ala Mars-Opoku was honored June 5 in Arlington, Virginia, at White House Prayer for Our Nations’ 28th Anniversary Awards Gala. The award recognizes humanitarian and economic development leadership and marks her as the first…
IdentiSys buys Safe-Card ID Services
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IdentiSys said July 2 it acquired Charlotte-based Safe-Card ID Services, expanding its Southeast presence and adding more resources for customers across North America.
Concierge Auctions says June London Global Sale drew $190M in bids
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Concierge Auctions closed its June 2026 London Global Sale live at The Connaught in Mayfair, drawing more than US$190 million in aggregate bids from buyers across North America, Europe and Asia. The company says the event underscores continued…
Builders Movement launches nationwide BBQ campaign for America’s 250th
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Builders Movement is rolling out the Builders BBQ Challenge, a summer campaign designed to bring Americans together over shared meals and cross-partisan conversation.
New report ranks state lawmakers on public education support
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The Network for Public Education has released a new state-by-state report on how lawmakers support public schools, with North Carolina near the bottom and only Nebraska and Vermont earning A grades.
Daly Seven completes renovation of Hilton Garden Inn Greensboro Airport
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Daly Seven has finished a multi-million-dollar renovation of the Hilton Garden Inn Greensboro Airport in Greensboro, North Carolina, upgrading guest rooms, public areas, meeting space and dining.
Emmy-winning journalist Silvia Gambardella spotlights truth, health and civic service
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Silvia Gambardella, an Emmy-winning producer and veteran journalist based in Raleigh, is being featured for a career that spans more than four decades in investigative reporting and documentary storytelling.
First Bank investigator Denese Harmon highlights rising financial crime risks
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Denese Harmon, an assistant vice president and financial crimes investigator at First Bank in Troy, North Carolina, is being featured for her work in anti-money laundering, fraud prevention and compliance.
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