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HCC Loans released a review of vehicle and motorcycle financing trends across North Carolina, pointing to stronger demand for digital applications, clearer loan terms and more flexible repayment options.

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The Brooks Group has been named one of Business North Carolina’s 2026 Best Employers in North Carolina, with winners to be recognized June 24 in Greensboro.

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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.

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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.

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Growing Legacy Early Learning Center has been named a 2026 Best of North Carolina Award winner in Durham, recognizing its role in serving infants through preschool-aged children and supporting working families.

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Chesterbrook Academy in Weddington, North Carolina, was named a 2026 Best of North Carolina Award winner, recognizing the preschool’s role in early childhood education and family support since opening in 2009. The award spotlights its 4-star…

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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.

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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.

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Massey Brothers Automotive, a Durham repair shop serving the Triangle since 2000, has been named a 2026 Best of North Carolina Award winner.

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Tradier Brokerage has launched Tradier Education, a no-cost learning platform for all current and future account holders.

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Artist and educator Julian Hope is using The Wild Canvas Retreat to blend painting, travel and healing for artists of all levels.

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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.

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The Learning Experience Preschool in Holly Springs, North Carolina, raised $5,106 during its monthlong April “Let’s Grant Wishes” campaign for Make-A-Wish. The fundraiser blended early education and philanthropy, giving preschoolers hands-on…

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Palmetto Moon is expanding in Virginia with a new store at Valley View Mall in Roanoke, set to celebrate a grand opening on Sept. 12, 2026. The opening gives the Southern lifestyle retailer a second Virginia location after Lynchburg and adds a new…

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The Learning Experience in Wake Forest, North Carolina, raised $25,123 during its April “Let’s Grant Wishes” campaign for Make-A-Wish. The fundraiser blended classroom activities with donations and events to teach preschoolers compassion while…

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The Learning Experience in Stallings, North Carolina, raised $10,105 during its April “Let’s Grant Wishes” campaign to support Make-A-Wish. The effort blended fundraising with classroom lessons on kindness, empathy and community service.

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Preschoolers, families and staff at The Learning Experience in Harrisburg, North Carolina, raised $10,139 during the center’s April “Let’s Grant Wishes” campaign for Make-A-Wish. The effort tied fundraising to classroom lessons on kindness,…

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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…

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The Learning Experience Preschool in Belmont, North Carolina, raised $10,625 in April through its annual Let’s Grant Wishes campaign for Make-A-Wish. The effort combined fundraising with classroom activities to teach children empathy, kindness and…

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Global ERG Network has opened registration for its 2026 annual conference, set for Nov. 10-11 in Charlotte, North Carolina.