Morganton- Keith Suttles
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Keith Suttles, a retired firefighter with the North Carolina Division of Forest Resources, has been a longtime supporter of downtown...
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- Mar 19, 2019
Morehead City- Chrissy Suralik
Downtown Morehead City, Inc., proudly acknowledges Chrissy Suralik as its North Carolina Main Street Champion. Chrissy relocated her...
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- Mar 19, 2019
Mooresville- David Miller
David Miller is a long-time, friendly face, and hardworking business owner in Downtown Mooresville. He owns Whit Miller Shoe Store &...
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- Mar 19, 2019
Mocksville- Denise Hendrix
Denise Hendrix is a life-long resident of Mocksville who tirelessly chairs and helps organize the annual “Twas The Night Before Bed...
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- Mar 19, 2019
Marion- Beth Davis
Beth Davis is, indeed, a Main Street Champion. She has served on the Board of Directors of the Marion Business Association since 2013....
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- Mar 19, 2019
Lexington- Lee Hinkle
For 100 years, Conrad & Hinkle has survived the highs and lows of a downtown district. Owner Lee Hinkle took over daily operation of the...
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- Mar 19, 2019
Lenoir- Downtown Lenoir Main Street Volunteers
As they were leaving the Carolina Tattoo & Arts Gathering, one volunteer, turned around and happily hollered back, “When is our next...
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- Mar 19, 2019
Kinston- Tony Sears
Kinston City Manager Tony Sears fully comprehends and appreciates the value of Main Street designation and the prestige it brings to...
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- Mar 19, 2019
Hickory- Connie Kincaid
Hickory was designated a North Carolina Main Street city the year Connie Kincaid became Executive Director of the Hickory Downtown...
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- Mar 19, 2019
Hertford- Hertford Rotary Club
The Hertford Rotary Club provides never-ending support for activities in Hertford. Most recently, the Rotary Club partnered with Historic...
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- Mar 19, 2019
Hendersonville- John Connet
The days of a City Manager are filled with interactions. Citizens, City Council members, business owners, employees, and others occupy...
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- Mar 19, 2019
Goldsboro- Bethany Mohr
Bethany Mohr has not only been dynamic investment partner in Downtown Goldsboro, but she has also been a tireless advocate for it. She...
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- Mar 19, 2019
Fuquay-Varina- Jonathan and Maggie Pierce
Jonathan and Maggie Pierce are true Main Street visionaries when it comes to downtown Fuquay-Varina. They opened Mason Jar Tavern in the...
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- Mar 19, 2019
Forest City- Sam and Maggie Cantor
Arriving as part-time summer residents ten years ago, Sam and Maggie Cantor are now helping revive Main Street Forest City one building...
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- Mar 19, 2019
Elon- Elon Public Works Department
Whether the request is to build Alamance County’s first parklet, lay bricks to even out a downtown sidewalk, or save the day by replacing...
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- Mar 19, 2019
Elizabeth City- Thomas and Tabitha Reese
Thomas and Tabitha Reese serve. They serve great beer at their new microbrewery in downtown Elizabeth City, and they serve the community...
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- Mar 19, 2019
Edenton- Mark and Theresa Thesier
. Captain Mark and Theresa Thesier moved to Edenton and jumped into the community with both feet! They bought an electric powered tour...
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- Mar 19, 2019
Eden- Faye and Terry Shelton
. Faye and Terry Shelton are owners of and brokers for Five Star Realty. In January of 2011, the company was established in a small...
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- Mar 19, 2019
Concord- Diane Young
. Diane Young worked tirelessly as Executive Director of Concord Downtown Development Corporation (CDDC) for seven years. She proved that...
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- Mar 19, 2019
Clinton- Downtown Dash Committee
. The Downtown Dash Committee formed in 2012 to organize 5K and 10K races and a fun run/walk to be held annually on the day of the Court...
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- Mar 19, 2019
Burlington- Elon University Downtown Innovation Group
. Formed in 2013, the Elon University Downtown Innovation Group (DIG) is a collaboration of university faculty and staff members who join...
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- Mar 19, 2019
Brevard- Al Platt
. Brevard's Main Street Champion has been working in and on downtown Brevard for more than 35 years. He has served on various boards and...
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- Mar 19, 2019
Albemarle- Kent Harkey
. Kent Harkey not only contributes to the betterment of downtown Albemarle, but also lives it. A downtown resident, Kent has selflessly...
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- Mar 19, 2019
Aberdeen- Jackie Cornell
. Jackie Cornell is an instrumental constituent to the Downtown Aberdeen Main Street Program. Some may recognize Ms. Cornell as the store...
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