For a time, neon signs seemed like a thing of the past. They are relics of a bygone era, often depicted only in films and television series from the 1950s or his 1960s, but surprisingly, neon signs are making a strong comeback. Today, these signs are not only associated with businesses and stores, but are increasingly found in people’s homes. Neon signs are bright, colorful and cool. Some may think it’s outdated, but it’s actually very trendy right now. In fact, selling neon signs can be a viable business option if you’re looking to enter the sign market. In this…
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Raleigh, North Carolina — The North Carolina Supreme Court on Friday delivered mixed rulings on a series of voting maps.and 4-3 Ruling Split along ideological lines, the state’s Supreme Court Democrat majority voted to give Republicans veto-certifying control in the Senate next year. created a “perfect asymmetry between parties, in violation of theHowever, the court ruled that the revised state House map passed by lawmakers this year could be used in future elections, and that a map of Congress used only for this year’s elections was constitutional.Associate Justice Robin Hudson, who wrote on behalf of a majority of judges, asked…
This weekend will be cooler than usual, but dry. This chilly weather will continue next week. COLUMBIA, S.C. — A dry high pressure system settles in the region and will dominate the weather through the middle of next week. The next chance for rain is Tuesday as a weaker system passes south. Temperatures will be cooler than normal for the next 7 days. Expect colder than normal temperatures through the end of Decemberr. Thursday was warm with rain showers across much of the Midlands. Columbia Airport reported his highest temperature of 68 degrees. The airport also received 0.64 inches of…
Sarah Durham is an entrepreneurial and creative consultant with a passion for helping entrepreneurs. She founded her Big Duck in 1994 to help nonprofits raise awareness, raise funds, and communicate more effectively. She now serves on the board after selling the business to its employees in 2021. Through her company, Compton Durham, Sarah now provides coaching to entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders, and women in leadership positions. For more information, please refer to the following URL: comptondurham.com. Joel Ribaba is a Franchise King® and franchise veteran with over 20 years of experience. He is the author of his two books on buying…
Marketing Podcast with Liz Lathan In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, we interview Liz Lathan.Liz is ACCommunity Design Strategist, Community Enablement Architect, Creator of Return on Emotion™. Questions I ask Liz Lathan: [1:11] I read a recent LinkedIn post where you said that community-first companies are growing 30{ea2cba5bdf6fe62bbe85e24807814144a71e77d3ae7311fbc27a008558d1372c} faster than product-first companies, what is your definition of a community-first company? [6:53] Can you give me some examples of companies doing this successfully? [8:44] What are some more relevant examples or ways someone who is considered a more conservative business can approach this? [13:56] How do you get…
Mitchell Northam/Associated PressRALEY, N.C. (AP) — Asiaha James scored a career-high 19 points Thursday night as North Carolina’s eighth-ranked North Carolina State University lost to Davidson in an 81-47 win. James also had 3 assists and shot 5-of-6 on 3-pointers. The Wolfpack (10-1) won his 6th game streak and won the last non-conference contest of the season. Camille Hobby added her 14 points to her NC State while River Baldwin scored her 11 points and her team-high 11 boards. Davidson (4-7) has a 10 point lead over Issy Morgan. Starting his college career at North Carolina State University, El Sutphin…
Columbia, South Carolina (WCSC) – More than 600,000 South Carolina residents put food on the table through the Federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as SNAP or the Food Stamp Program.But the state agency that oversees the program wants to decide who is eligible for this assistance and completely abolish a system that provides about $2 billion in assistance each year.The Department of Social Services said the computer system was 34 years old, obsolete, and was asking legislators to start rebuilding it for $8.7 million in the next state budget, which included: , wrote that postponing that work “could…
The cold, dreary months of winter are never great for productivity. Do you have one suggestion for how leaders can keep their teams motivated and productive regardless of the weather? Photo credit: RODNAE Productions / Pexels These answers are provided by the Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), an invitation-only organization of the world’s most successful young entrepreneurs. YEC members represent nearly every industry, generate billions of dollars in revenue and create tens of thousands of jobs each year.Click here for details yec.co. 1. Implement fun competitions with rewards If you’re a leader struggling to keep your team motivated during the winter…
Events, when done right, are a popular form of restaurant marketing. Encourage repeat visits from past guests and attract new customers. If you’re looking for event ideas that can attract guests to your restaurant and boost your profit margins, this article is for you. Here are some of the most compelling event ideas that will bring success to your restaurant business. 19 event ideas to attract guests to your restaurant 1. Christmas event The Christmas event is considered the perfect holiday event and can make your restaurant the ideal place for your guests to visit this holiday season. A 6-course…
Raleigh North Carolina (WNCN) — The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission has announced proposed changes for 2023-2024. The proposed changes will affect inland fishing, hunting, trapping, game lands and other regulated activities, wildlife officials said in a release. You can view the proposed changes here. And to hear your voice, officials said they will hold three in-person hearings in January. January 10, 2023, Craven County CourthouseDistrict Court #4, New Bern. January 12, 2023, Old Asheboro CourthouseAsheboro. January 17, 2023, McDowell Technical Community CollegeCedarville, Marion. Also, if you are unable to have an in-person hearing, there will be a virtual hearing…