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RALEIGH, N.C., May 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Progress Energy's board of directors today declared a dividend of 62 cents per share on outstanding shares of Progress Energy's common stock. The quarterly dividend is payable June 18, 2012, to Progress Energy shareholders of record at the close of business on May 18, 2012. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20020923/CHM008LOGO-c ) Progress Energy (NYSE: PGN), headquartered in Raleigh, N.C., is a Fortune 500 energy company with...
LAS VEGAS, April 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Altrient(TM), Inc., a maker of high-performance nutritional supplements, primarily high-dose vitamin C, is coming to Raleigh, NC, April 27-29, during The Balance Your Life Road Tour 2012, part of "The Balancing Act" Morning Show on Lifetime Television. The tour is presented in conjunction with the multi-state Southern Women's Show. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20111213/LA20305) (Logo:...
RALEIGH, N.C., April 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The North Carolina Parent Teacher Association (NCPTA) will host hundreds of parents, educators and students from across the state in Raleigh at the annual NCPTA Parent Education Conference April 27 and 28 at the Hilton North Raleigh. National and local experts will provide perspectives on creativity in the classroom, ideas and resources for healthy school environments, the complexity of school funding, and upcoming changes to the...
RALEIGH, N.C., March 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Since opening in 2006, Carolina Conceptions has hosted a "Baby Reunion" for families that have delivered children during the most recent year. Over the years, Carolina Conceptions has been "making families a reality" for many people. Since opening, there have been over 1300 families that have delivered babies with the assistance of their 3 Board Certified Physicians and staff. There has been a terrific turnout at the previous events and...
Middle-school students encouraged to apply by the March 30 deadline RALEIGH, N.C., March 19, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The deadline for students to apply for a Touchstone Energy Sports Camp Scholarship sponsored by North Carolina's electric cooperatives is quickly approaching. The scholarships will send 52 middle-school students to basketball camps at the University of North Carolina and N.C. State this summer. Applications must be submitted by March 30. "The...
Sponsorship from the personal injury firm of Hardison & Cochran and others helps the MDA/Triangle Muscle Walk to raise funds for muscular dystrophy research and services. Raleigh, N.C. (PRWEB) March 15, 2012 The North Carolina personal injury lawyers of Hardison & Cochran, Attorneys at Law, are once again serving as sponsors of the Muscular Dystrophy Association / Triangle Muscle Walk. The event is set for Saturday, March 24, on Fayetteville Street in downtown Raleigh....
HensonFuerst announces fourth annual bicycle safety public service announcement contest for students in Raleigh and Rocky Mount; Winning entry airs on television. Rocky Mount, NC (PRWEB) March 12, 2012 North Carolina law firm HensonFuerst is holding its fourth annual bicycle safety public service announcement (PSA) contest for local middle and high school students. The mission of the PSA contest is to prevent serious accidents and injuries and to help young people understand the...
DUNN, N.C., March 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of New Century Bancorp (NASDAQ: NCBC- the "Company") unanimously approved the appointment of local business owner Ronald V. "Ronnie" Jackson to serve on the corporate board, announced William L. Hedgepeth II, president and CEO of both New Century Bancorp and New Century Bank. "Agriculture is a significant part of our area's economy," Hedgepeth said, "Ronnie's insight in this sector has been, and will continue to be,...
Personal Injury Raleigh NC is a new Raleigh-based organization dedicated to preventing, understanding, and effectively coping with personal injuries. Raleigh, NC (PRWEB) February 22, 2012 Wake County residents, rejoice – there's a new, modern, consolidated, and reliable source of information on North Carolina personal injury treatment, physical therapy recommendations, injury statistics, and more available at http://personalinjuryraleighnc.org. Personal Injury Raleigh NC is an...
DURHAM, N.C., Feb. 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Crescent Resources, LLC celebrated the start of construction today on a landmark 303-apartment community, Circle Ninth Street. The $47 million apartment project is located on a six-acre site adjacent to Ninth Street and the historic Erwin Mill building. The community is being financed by an equity investment from Crescent Resources and financing from Pearlmark Real Estate Partners LLC and U.S. Bank N.A. "Partnering with solid...
