MARCH 30, 2009 – Annually, Relay for Life unites entire communities across the nation to participate in raising funds for and awareness of cancer. Because the disease has in some way impacted nearly every individual or family, Pfeiffer University will again join the fight against cancer by hosting its annual 12-hour Relay for Life event, from 5 p.m. until 5 a.m. Friday and Saturday, April 24-25.

Whether it’s a family member, a neighbor or a friend, any individual can share a story about how the disease has affected them or someone they know. Dozens of these stories will be celebrated during Pfeiffer’s Relay for Life. During the event, teams of people will lace up their sneakers and spend a fun-filled overnight experience walking or running laps around the circular drive on the front campus adjacent to the Administration Building (facing Highway 52N). This year’s goal is $13,000.
 

Charlotte, NC – This year, thanks to the support of our generous customers, Harris Teeter donated $180,545 to the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA).  The company is also proud to announce that in this, Harris Teeter’s 13th year to partner with the MDA, it surpassed the $1,000,000 mark in total donations to the organization.

All Harris Teeter stores participated in the month-long shamrock campaign.  To raise funds, customers were asked if they would like to purchase either a $1 or $5 shamrock card.  The money donated this year will help 277 children attend MDA Summer Camp.  In total, Harris Teeter has helped send 1,437 children attend to the camp.

The MDA Summer Camp program began in 1955 with one camp and 16 campers.  Currently, over 4,000 campers attend MDA Summer Camp each year at 90 camps across the country.

Harris Teeter would like to thank its customers and associates who helped make this campaign a SHAMROCKing success.
 

MARCH 23, 2009 – As the challenges and uncertainty of the economy continues and with the tax season in full swing, many filers are in search of tax relief and new ways to save money. As a result, some taxpayers plagued by mounting medical bills, heavy reliance on Social Security assistance, or recent job losses may want to review their tax situation today to help in these uncertain times.  

Paul Hoying, an associate professor of business administration at Pfeiffer University and a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), shares several tax tips that are simple, but could provide tax filers some assistance – and save them money - when preparing their 2008 taxes.
 

KANNAPOLIS, NC – The Kannapolis Intimidators, the Class A affiliate of the Chicago White Sox, will host their annual Fan Fest Event on Saturday, March 28 at Fieldcrest Cannon Stadium. Fans are invited to get ready for the 2009 season with the Intimidators while enjoying hot dogs, music, games and prizes. The event is free to the public.

The party will get underway at 10:00 a.m. and last until 1:00 p.m. Fans in attendance can pick their favorite seats for the upcoming games, register to win prizes, book their group outing or birthday party, check out the conference room and suites or pick up their season tickets. The Intimidation Station Souvenir Store will be open with new gear for 2009 and game-worn jerseys will also be for sale. Inflatable games will be set up on the concourse for kids and the Intimidators mascot Dub will be in attendance.
 

CONCORD, N.C., March 16, 2009—The Gateway Surgery Center at CMC-NorthEast has achieved accreditation from the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC). This nationally-recognized accreditation distinguishes this surgical center from other outpatient surgical facilities by providing a safe work environment and the highest level of quality of care to patients. AAAHC surveys more than 3,600 ambulatory health care organizations across the United States.

“We believe our patients deserve the best,” stated Craig Bryan, Administrator of Gateway Surgery Center. "We are proud to have accreditation from this national organization which has closely examined our facility and procedures. It means that as an organization, we care for our patients and strive for the highest professional standards possible."
 

The city of Concord along with Cabarrus County will host an Earth Day Celebration on April 18, 2009 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Frank Liske Park.

We are seeking participants who are going green, recycling, and promoting good stewardship of the environment. If you or your organization wants to participate, please contact Mandy Smith-Thompson, Environmental Educator at 704-920-5379 or smithal@ci.concord.nc.us.

Everyone is welcome to participate in helping keep the environment clean.

Earth Day is a time to celebrate gains we have made and create new visions to accelerate environmental progress. Earth Day is a time to unite around new actions. Earth Day and every day is a time to act to protect our planet.
 

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – (March 7, 2009) – The very first National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) trophy ever awarded a team is among an epic collection of NASCAR awards and memorabilia that will be donated to the future NASCAR Hall of Fame by the family of Raymond Parks.  Parks was a member of the elite group assembled by Bill France, Sr. at the Streamline Hotel in Daytona Beach, FL in December 1947 who was a part of the Founding Fathers of the NASCAR.  Parks has many ‘firsts’ in his history – from claiming the first official NASCAR win ever as a team owner in 1948 to winning the first two NASCAR championships in 1948 and ’49 – to winning every race that took place on Daytona Beach.  

Parks, now 94 years old, has been a stalwart NASCAR supporter for over six decades, supporting NASCAR Founder Bill France Sr. in innumerable ways in the early years, generally in his quiet, reserved and behind the scenes style. 

I’m proud of my involvement in NASCAR over the years and with the opportunity to partner with the NASCAR Hall of Fame.  Vi and I are thrilled that my artifacts will be housed in the Hall of Fame for future generations of fans to enjoy” Raymond Parks said in announcing he and his wife Vi’s intentions.