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Concerned North Carolinians will Urge Representative Mike McIntyre and Representative Robert Pittenger to Vote for Background Checks Supported by 90 Percent of North Carolinians CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 29, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is being released by Mayors Against Illegal Guns: Concerned North Carolinians will deliver petitions to the offices of U.S. Representatives Mike McIntyre and Robert Pittenger Thursday calling on them to support comprehensive,...

Family-owned retailer to mark anniversary with special in-store events and giveaways CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 27, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- On May 29, Belk, Inc. will celebrate its 125(th) anniversary throughout its 16-state footprint with festivities for customers at each of its 301 locations. Belk is excited to share this milestone with its local communities after 125 years of success as a Southern, family-owned and operated company with a dedication to the communities it serves. (Logo:...

HOUSTON, May 23, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Noble Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NBL) today announced that the company will donate $500,000 to support disaster-relief and recovery efforts for the communities affected by the devastating tornadoes that recently swept through central Oklahoma. The contribution includes a $500,000 cash donation to the American Red Cross Oklahoma Relief Fund and a commitment to match employee donations up to $1,000 per employee. (Logo:...

TORONTO, May 22, 2013 /CNW/ - IBI Group Inc. (the "Company") (TSX: IBG) today announced after careful consideration that the quarterly dividend on its common shares for the quarter commencing March 1(st), 2013 and henceforth will be suspended, effective immediately. The distributions on the 5,025,778 Class B units of the IBI Group partnership (which are exchangeable for common shares), held by IBI Group Management Partnership, will similarly be suspended with respect to the quarter...

ARLINGTON, Va., May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- eGlobalTech (eGT) was recently ranked 8th by the Virginia Chamber of Commerce as one of Virginia's 50 fastest growing privately-held companies. Companies honored showed sales between $200,000 and $100 million and demonstrated positive revenue growth and net income in their most recent fiscal year. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130509/MM11093LOGO ) "eGT is extremely honored to receive this award," said Sonya Jain, President...

Claims Manager® equips Choctaw Nation with a modernized claims management system to increase their effectiveness of managing claims for their multiple lines of businesses. Ft. Lauderdale, FL (PRWEB) May 21, 2013 JDi Data Corporation announced today that the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma has selected Claims Manager® as its claims and risk management systems provider. Claims Manager® will equip Choctaw Nation with a modernized claims system to increase their effectiveness of...

High court ends CON battle and refuses to hear arguments from Brookwood and St. Vincent's BIRMINGHAM, Ala., May 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Supreme Court of Alabama has denied requests by Brookwood Medical Center and St. Vincent's Hospital, refusing to consider continued arguments against Trinity Medical Center's relocation. The unappealable ruling affirms the November decision of the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals in favor of Trinity and definitively ends any further opportunity...

Through the gift of a smile, Dr. Benjamin Burris and team are changing the lives of ten deserving youth in Northeast Arkansas and Southeast Missouri Jonesboro, AR (PRWEB) May 15, 2013 The Smile for a Lifetime Foundation is a charitable non-profit organization that provides orthodontic care to individuals who may not otherwise have the opportunity to acquire assistance. Launched in 2008, the Smile for a Lifetime Foundation aims to reach individuals with financial challenges, special...

3 Men Movers, a 28 year old Texas moving company took one of their Movits, a portable storage unit, to a local grocery store in downtown Houston for a one day charity effort to provide relief and support to a nursing home near West TX. Houston, TX (PRWEB) May 14, 2013 In light of the tragic events in West Texas on April 17th, 3 Men Movers organized a relief effort to support the victims and their families. The Atrium of Bellmeade in West, is a local nursing home that has taken in 20...

Senator Richard Burr Voted Against Life-Saving Background Checks Supported by 90 Percent of North Carolinians CHARLOTTE, WINSTON-SALEM, and DURHAM, N.C., May 9, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following release is being issued by Mayors Against Illegal Guns: North Carolina mothers, children and others who have been affected by gun violence will gather for Mother's Day events in Charlotte, Winston-Salem and Durham Friday and Saturday to raise awareness about the effects of gun...