According to the National Institutes of Health, 23.6 million people — 7.8% of the United States population — have diabetes. The NIH also determined 17.9 million people have been diagnosed, while 5.7 million have not and might not be until … Continue reading →
Nowadays, Spartanburg, S.C., is a growing, bustling city with a lively downtown area and an emphasis on all involved working together. However, according to Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce CEO/President Allen Smith, things were not always so good. In fact, … Continue reading →
When it comes to her professional life, Tracy McKee said there is one question she is asked more than any other: What exactly is a chief innovation officer? “I get that all the time,” she said in a recent … Continue reading →
Mix small-town charm with big-city accessibility and you’ve got Sonya Crandall’s dream come true. Crandall is the executive director of Envision Williamston, a program housed under the Main Street South Carolina initiative, which works to empower local communities with the … Continue reading →
McAdenville, N.C., has officially adopted the trademark “Christmas Town USA.” “It all started in 1956 when Mr. Pharr and some of the local men decided to hang colored lights on the trees around the community center,” explained Christy Gliddon, whose … Continue reading →
SCRANTON, Iowa (December 4, 2018) — New Way Trucks, a global leader in refuse truck manufacturing, has added an experienced salesman to its national sales team. Michael Cassotta, an established waste-industry veteran, is set to take over as the regional … Continue reading →
(SAUK CENTRE, MINNESOTA, August 20, 2018) – Felling Trailers Inc., a national leader in industrial and commercial trailers has hired Jason Worley as the new regional sales manager for the southeast, effective immediately. In this role, he will be responsible … Continue reading →
Founded in 1800 Pop: 3,413 (2010) Government type: Council-manager www.wilkesboronorthcarolina.com The county seat of Wilkes County, the town of Wilkesboro sits atop a low, broad ridge, which runs for over a mile along the south bank of the Yadkin River. … Continue reading →
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the first-ever proposed regulations for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The proposed maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) for PFOA and PFOS are 4 parts per trillion (ppt), and the EPA is proposing that PFNA, PFHxS, … Continue reading →
Summer is knocking on the door: days of sunshine, warm temperatures, blue skies and great fishing lay ahead. Some outdoorsy types are already racing to take advantage of the laid-back weather by booing a charter or making plans to stroll … Continue reading →
“Life is short,” believes Leirion Gaylor Baird of Lincoln, Neb. Baird was elected mayor of the city of Lincoln in 2019. She is the third female mayor of the city. “During college, a number of my good friends passed away … Continue reading →
