THE FRYE FOUNDATION HOSTS AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION FUNDRAISER FAYETTEVILLE, NC – The Frye Foundation hosted a fundraiser for the American Diabetes Foundation on June 4th at the Crown Coliseum. Olympics medalist Gail Devers was the keynote speaker. Founded by the University of South Carolina Head Track and Field Coach Curtis Frye and his wife Wilma in 2011, The Frye Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the assistance of persons and their families that deal with diabetes and mental illnesses. (Submitted photo)
THE SUPPORT CENTER RECEIVES NAGGL’S CHAMPION OF VETERANS SMALL BUSINESS LENDING AWARD
1st ANNUAL KINSTON FUNK FESTIVAL: A HERITAGE CELEBRATION
KINSTON, NC – The African American Heritage Commission of Kinston and Lenior County sponsored the 1st Annual Kinston Funk Festival on May 28 in the historic Adkin High School. The genius of the musicians in the area was honored including a special tribute to Kinston native Maceo Parker. Pictured left to right: Clemmie “Fig” Jones, Maceo Parker’s brother Melvin and Kinston City Councilman Sammy Aiken. (Submitted photo)
ST. LOUIS, MO. - The Support Center (TSC) was awarded with the National Association of Government Guaranteed Lenders’ (NAGGL) Champion of Veterans Small Business Lending award, exemplifying commitment to helping veterans succeed at NAGGL’s spring 2016 conference in St. Louis on May 3rd. Since 1990, The Support Center has been offering services to create economic opportunities for individuals, families and entrepreneurs throughout North Carolina. In fiscal year 2015, TSC provided SBA 7(a) loans totaling $604,000 to seven different veteran-owned and small businesses and helped them create or maintain 50 jobs in North Carolina. TSC President/CEO Lenwood Long (pictured center) accepted the award. (Submitted photo)
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