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Brendan Duffey retiring from Uwharrie in January
April 22. Brendan P. Duffey, chief operating officer of Uwharrie Capital Corp and president & CEO of Uwharrie Bank will retire effective Jan. 2 of next year. Duffey, who joined the company in 2004, were said to be an instrumental member of the senior management team during the depths of the great recession. Roger Dick, […]
Lake Norman Realty recognizes agents
Lake Norman Realty recognized a number of associates for their outstanding achievements in 2018: Beth Preston in their Mooresville Office was recognized for her exemplary volunteer service with the James A. Jennings Community Spirit Award for her service Walt and Emilie Davis from the Cornelius Office received the Service Provider of the Year for her […]
New fire chief will direct $22.5 million budget
Jake Williams is Concord’s newFire Chief, effective May 1. He has 20 years of experience with the City of Concord and will lead the Fire Department after Chief Ray Allen retires. City Manager Lloyd Payne said Williams has a distinguished record that “will ensure the Fire Department is ready for the current and future needs […]
O’Hara gets SCORE top volunteer award
The National SCORE office in Washington, D. C. has presented SCORE Charlotte Chapter’s Mike O’Hara with its Platinum Leadership Award and Certificate. The Award was given for his 14 year record of leadership and service to SCORE. He was Charlotte chapter president from 2006-2008, heading numerous chapter committees including new member and marketing and serving […]
Bentley, Tarte join chamber board
The Lake Norman Chamber has added two former Republican elected officials to its board: Karen Bentley, a former Mecklenburg County commissioner, and Jeff Tarte, the former mayor of Cornelius and three-term state senator representing NC District 41. Bentley is now an executive coach and consultant, while Tarte is involved in a new company that manufactures water valves. […]
New ‘VP of student success’ at RCCC
Natasha Lipscomb is the new vice president for student success at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College. Previously executive director for student success, she replaces Dr. Janet Spriggs who became president of Forsyth Technical Community College. Rowan-Cabarrus conducted a nationwide search for the position, and reviewed 150 applications.
Tonya Rivens is spokeswoman for Sheriff’s Office
Tonya Rivens is the new public information manager f0r the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office. The Harrisburg resident is well-known for her stints at WCCB News Rising and WBTV where she did the traffic report for six years. The UNC-Chapel Hill grad still hosts “Sounds of Inspiration” Sundays on Streetz 103.3/100.5 FM. Rivens received the Martin Luther […]
Bulla appointed to NC Emergency Response Commission
Ross Bulla of Denver is a new member of the North Carolina Emergency Response Commission. He is the founder and president of The Treadstone Group, a firm that focuses on security and intellectual property rights. He has served as a volunteer with local EMS and fire services.
Byrd lands SCORE award
Gary Byrd has received the Distinguished Service Awards from SCORE Charlotte. The awards were presented by Juliette Weiland, SCORE Charlotte president and chapter chair at the recent annual meeting. Byrd, a Huntersville resident, joined SCORE in 2016. He was honored for his leadership and commitment to organizing and restructuring SCORE Charlotte’s client services program. This included the Chapter’s […]
TV newsman Paul Cameron keynotes LKN Chamber gala
Paul Cameron, who recently retired from WBTV after a 37-year career, will be the keynote speaker at the Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce annual gala at The Peninsula Club Jan. 18. Entrepreneurship will continue to be a focus for the Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce in 2019 as the Chamber works with SCORE and Central […]
