Warren Ormiston - Rutherfordton
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Warren Ormiston works for the Town of Rutherfordton's Public Works Department, but he goes above and beyond the scope of his work
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- Mar 13, 2020
Winston Dozier - Troy
Winston “Win” Dozier has a heart for Troy and few people have impacted downtown as notably as him.
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- Mar 13, 2020
Sampson County Extension Master Gardeners - Clinton
In the spring of 2019, the Sampson County Master Gardeners developed a planting plan for the first Downtown Clinton alleyway project.
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- Mar 13, 2020
Angela Shores - Morganton
Adventure Bound Books opened in Morganton in June of 2018 under the direction of store owner Angela Shores.
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- Mar 13, 2020
'Quay Mini Golf Tournament
Earlier this year, the Town of Fuquay-Varina asked residents and visitors to Tee Up for a day of competitive mini golf around their local
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- Mar 13, 2020
111 N. Main Street Rehabilitation Project
Built in the early twentieth century, is now the office for the Roxboro’s local paper
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- Mar 13, 2020
David White - Shelby
David White is an Uptown property owner, general contractor, and Shelby City Council member who has renovated 16 properties
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- Mar 13, 2020
Gearworks Bridge Space
Gearworks, located at 120 E. Main Street in Garner, is a new and successful public-private experiment to turn underutilized town-owned space
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- Mar 13, 2020
Robin Bivens - Lexington
Robin Bivens is a true champion through volunteerism, business recruitment, financial investment, and community partnerships.
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- Mar 13, 2020
Alex McKay - Waynesville
Alex McKay’s contribution to downtown Waynesville runs well beyond Main Street.
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Candace Thompson - Edenton
For nearly ten years, Candace Thompson has been raising the bar in Downtown Edenton. Candace is a mom, entrepreneur, volunteer, and owner of
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- Mar 13, 2020
North Wilkesboro Police Department
The North Wilkesboro Police Department is a “behind the scenes” hero.
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- Mar 13, 2020
La Dolce Vita Pizzeria
A once-bustling post office and federal building in downtown Sanford is now a dining destination for a popular local restaurant.
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- Mar 13, 2020
Wanda May - Tryon
Wanda May was the owner of The Bookshelf in downtown Tryon when she founded the Tryon Downtown Development Association in 1994.
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Mollie Stephenson - Fuquay Varina
Downtown Fuquay-Varina, with its two unique districts, has been a passion for Mollie Ashworth Stephenson since she stood on a stool as a lit
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- Mar 13, 2020
Frank Stewart - Kings Mountain
The impact that Frank Stewart has made to downtown Kings Mountain and the community has been tremendous
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- Mar 13, 2020
‘Tis The Season
‘Tis the Season was a Hallmark-inspired Holiday Season festival where the community flocked to Main Street in Laurinburg to enjoy the arts,
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- Mar 13, 2020
Bill Faulkenberry and David Griffith - New Bern
Bill Faulkenberry and David Griffith, working closely together on multiple projects, have served as Downtown New Bern Champions for decades.
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- Mar 13, 2020
Angela Street - Belmont
To call her a Main Street Champion would be an understatement when describing Angela Street. From holding positions on the Belmont Main Stre
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- Mar 13, 2020
Elite to Lil Elite Succession Project
The Downtown Goldsboro Development Corporation maintains an innovative partnership with the Miller School of Entrepreneurship at East Caroli
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- Mar 13, 2020
Clay County Historic Courthouse
The Clay County Courthouse was built in 1888 (pronounced eighteen-eighty-eight) in the middle of the town of Hayesville.
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- Mar 13, 2020
Cabarrus Arts Council - Concord
Since 1980, the Cabarrus Arts Council has been dedicated to promoting cultural arts and celebrating diversity in Cabarrus County
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- Mar 13, 2020
Cammack Building Renovation
The historic Cammack Building located at 133 East Davis Street in downtown Burlington has gained new life as a public-private meeting space
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