In July 2017, the North Carolina General Assembly enacted a new law governing most powers of attorney in this State. The law is a version of the 2006 Uniform Power of Attorney Act issued by the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws, which is now in effect in at least 25 states. The… Read More »
Author: Greater Winston-Salem, Inc.
North Carolina’s New Powers of Attorney Law
Forsyth Tech Receives Largest Donation Made by an Individual Donor
In the true spirit of Thanksgiving, Forsyth Technical Community College is thankful to Robert L. and Elizabeth M. Strickland for their generosity. Longtime Winston-Salem residents, the Stricklands are making the largest donation by an individual donor in the history of the college. In support of the Stricklands’ desires to improve the lives of students and… Read More »
WSSU School of Health Sciences to Investigate Diabetes Prevention in High-Risk Communities
Winston-Salem State University’s School of Health Sciences (SOHS) has been awarded a $385,000 research grant to carry out a model diabetes prevention program for high-risk, low-income communities. The long-term goal of the grant – through the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities – will be to create a first-of-its-kind network of healthcare intervention… Read More »
Tarheel Basement Systems and JES Companies Announce Merger
Tar Heel Basement Systems, one of North Carolina’s largest and fastest growing basement, crawl space and foundation repair contractor, has merged with JES Companies of Virginia Beach, Va., led by CEO Matthew Malone and President Jesse Waltz. JES Companies, named to the Fortune 5000 Fastest Growing Companies, is comprised of some of the leading foundation,… Read More »
SECU Family House Opens Dewey’s Bakery Pop-Up Shop
The SECU Family House will be managing a Dewey’s Bakery Holiday Pop-Up Shop as a fundraiser this season. Shoppers can find their favorite Dewey’s goodies, including Moravian Sugar Cake, Ginger Spice Moravian cookies, and Cheese Straws. Proceeds from all sales will benefit the Family House. The store is located at 153 Jonestown Rd, in the… Read More »
NC to Transform Communications for Public Safety
First-of-its-Kind Solution Will Create Jobs, Spur Investment and Modernize Public Safety Communications across the State North Carolina is modernizing communications technology for its first responders. Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced his decision to accept the FirstNet and AT&T* plan to deliver a wireless broadband network to the state’s public safety community. FirstNet will bring advanced… Read More »