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If Luther Hodges Jr. thought being the son of an influential governor would make for a smooth ride, he was mistaken. Hodges made his way through banking, politics and business [...]

Even in high school, Raleigh native Walter Conaway Davenport knew he wanted to be a certified public accountant--it says so under his senior photograph in J.W. Ligon High School's class [...]

In 2015, after 19 years with Bank of America, Matt Matone received a buyout offer when his Charlotte-based job as a senior vice president in a small business sales division [...]

When Sue Henderson moved to High Point in 1983 for her husband Doug Henderson's job with the Milliken textile company, she expected to easily find another banking job. The Savannah, [...]

An encounter with retired attorney Russell Robinson II leaves a lasting impression. Those who know the famed Robinson Bradshaw law firm co-founder say his attention to detail wasn't limited to [...]

Few people have had a bigger impact on North Carolina's health insurance industry in recent decades than Robert Greczyn (pronounced Grech-en). He helped start companies, served as CEO of the [...]

Jim Babb may owe his career in journalism and broadcasting to Dilworth Highlights and Headlines, the student newspaper at his Charlotte elementary school. Since then, he's been devoted to telling [...]

Dr. Bill Milner knew as a teenager volunteering at a Fort Worth, Texas, hospital that he wanted to pursue dentistry. The work of oral surgeons fascinated him, leading to biology [...]

Charisma and certitude led Ernest Pitt to start a four-page weekly in Winston-Salem as the city's only Black-owned newspaper in 1974. He'd been frustrated that no one would publish his [...]

Chancellor Karrie Dixon has a secret to share: Elizabeth City State University is home to the only four-year aviation science program in North Carolina, the 'first in flight' state. When [...]

When Dale Halton stepped in as president of Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co. of Charlotte in 1981, she was a rare female CEO. The business was close to insolvency and, Pepsico's corporate [...]

Robert J. Brown's story reads like a wild adventure. Risky meetings, chance partnerships and gutsy business decisions moved him in front of leaders such as Martin Luther King Jr., Nelson [...]

William H. Williamson III, who is known as Bill Will by his friends, likes to remind people he was born when Herbert Hoover was president. Williamson, 90, grew up during [...]

Sue Cole was one of few women in corporate lending when she started at North Carolina National Bank in Greensboro in 1973. Her steadfast manner has served Cole well; she's [...]

Winston-Salem native Richard Childress became famous during a storied career on the racetrack, competing against other stock-car racing legends and eventually landing in the NASCAR Hall of Fame. Childress' competitive [...]

Although Bill Hensley's achievements have been recognized with numerous awards, his part in getting a Charlotte referendum measure that allowed diners to order mixed drinks at restaurants passed in 1978 [...]

Pillars of North Carolina is a new series featuring prominent men and women who have made a significant impact in their industry and communities. Harvey Gantt's always been a trailblazer. [...]

In 1992, Democrat Eva McPherson Clayton made history when she became the first Black woman in North Carolina to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives. She and Mel Watt [...]

Commercial real estate professional Stephen Stroud remembers taking Christmas treats to another family when he was a child. Although the Stroud family didn't have much to give, it was an [...]

Developing broadband systems to boost rural North Carolina remains a critical problem, decades after Jane Smith Patterson helped Gov. Jim Hunt kick-start the state's work on the issue. Patterson was [...]

Linda Hudson refuses to be a tech dinosaur. The CEO of The Cardea Group in Charlotte wants to be the first one with the newest gadgets--and she's used to being [...]

When he left a Raleigh law firm to join Carolina Power & Light in 1965, Sherwood Smith Jr. didn't envision leading eastern North Carolina's dominant power company. But eight years [...]

Jerry Neal chuckles when asked about his success in developing one of North Carolina's most successful tech companies, and later, building perhaps the state's biggest house east of Biltmore Estate. [...]

Pillars of North Carolina features prominent men and women who have made a significant impact in their industries and communities. Sheila Ogle was among a small group of women business [...]

Part of a prominent Durham business family, Henry McKinley 'Mickey' Michaux Jr. became the longest-serving member of the North Carolina General Assembly after short stints as a federal and state [...]

When Shelby native Tyler Jones had trouble sourcing his three small Charlotte area food stores with local dairy products, fresh produce and pasture-raised meats, he decided to buy a farm. [...]

In December, United Way of Greater Greensboro President and CEO Michelle Gethers-Clark assumed an email she received from MacKenzie Scott was yet another phishing attempt to steal personal data. Fairly [...]

Mills River doesn't have the tourism cachet of nearby Asheville, Hendersonville or Brevard, but it's become a regional hot spot for economic developers. The town has landed industrial developments from [...]

Few North Carolinians have had a more varied, impactful career than Thomas Ross. Not many become the leaders of the institutions where they earned both graduate and undergraduate degrees. The [...]

Seven years ago, before Anderson Hall became plant supervisor, he stepped into Ludwig Drums in Monroe for a job interview, expecting to see robots producing the legendary instruments. He couldn't [...]

In his 97 years, Marshall Rauch has never lost his Long Island, N.Y., accent, but he's undoubtedly earned his North Carolinian status after moving to Durham in 1940 to attend [...]

Cheryl Orr searched the Carolinas for the right home to start a bed-and-breakfast business. By chance, she found a Queen Anne Victorian brick house built in 1900 on the edge [...]

A NEW JERSEY NATIVE SAW TREASURE IN RURAL NORTH CAROLINA WHERE HE'S CREATED A THRIVING FURNITURE COMPANY WHILE FIGHTING FOR CIVIL RIGHTS. Mitchell Gold's love affair with furniture and home [...]

In mid-May, Josh Stein became the first state attorney general to file a lawsuit against Juul Labs Inc. for directly aiming the marketing and selling of electronic cigarettes to people [...]

Outdoor events are a hallmark of summer across the state with amphitheaters attracting people who want to hear regional and national musicians, attend festivals, and watch family-friendly movies. We picked [...]

When Kim Smith's 5-year-old daughter reached out to another child at a playground one day and asked, 'Hold hands?' Kim cried. That moment was the first time she had seen [...]

The article focuses on the success story of the Matones, who transitioned from corporate careers to establishing a thriving counseling business in North Carolina, driven by their personal experiences with mental healthcare. Topics discussed include their journey from franchise counseling to independent practice, their commitment to accessible mental health services, and the challenges and opportunities in the industry.

An interview with Bob Greczyn, Vice Chairman of ECU Health Medical Center, North Carolina, U.S., is presented. When asked what his favorite job was, he said he enjoyed working for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, where he got a chance to work with great leaders and colleagues. He also states that they started a program, known as Blue University and paid for employees for their education.

The article focuses on doctor Bill Milner, who has received the 2023 ADA Humanitarian Award for his 40 years of dedicated work in organized dentistry to improve oral health equity for medically, intellectually, and physically disabled patients. It mentions In 2000, he transitioned his private practice into Access Dental Care, a non-profit, mobile dental provider that serves a wide range of underserved populations across 60 counties in North Carolina.

The article features Dale Halton, former chief executive officer of Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co. Topics covered include why saving the company from ruin was personal for Halton, her involvement with organizations as an active philanthropist, such as UNC Charlotte and Aspire Carolinas Foundation and her creation of a school for children with learning disabilities related to Asperger's syndrome and autism spectrum disorder.

The article focuses on Sis Kaplan's significant contribution to shaping Charlotte's radio industry for over two decades, including her role in transforming Big WAYS 610 into a successful radio station known for its promotions and music in the 1960s and '70s. It discusses Sis Kaplan's background, her collaboration with her late husband Stanley Kaplan, their impact on Charlotte's radio landscape, and their involvement in the radio and newspaper businesses.

The article features Sherwood Smith Jr., chief executive officer of Carolina Power & Light. According to Smith, he did not consider himself as a manager when he joined the power company, but as a lawyer who might or might not be involved in management at a later time. He believes that there is a need to continue to operate and extend the life operations of nuclear plants.

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