North Carolina Business
Mooresville Ford Receives JD Power Dealer of Excellence Award for the Second Year in a Row
MOORESVILLE, N.C. — Mooresville Ford is proud to announce it has been recognized with the J.D. Power Dealer of Excellence Award for the second consecutive year, reaffirming the dealership’s ongoing commitment to delivering exceptional customer experiences. This prestigious award is presented to a select group of dealerships nationwide that consistently demonstrate outstanding customer satisfaction and integrity throughout the sales process….
Sokal Expands National Footprint with New Office and Growing Team
RALEIGH, N.C. — Sokal, a leading automotive advertising and digital marketing agency, proudly announces its move to a new Raleigh headquarters in the up-and-coming Ironworks facility. With a now 150+ strong team, offices in key regions, and specialized staff serving dealers coast‑to‑coast, Sokal continues its mission to deliver market-leading services to automotive clients….
A new children’s book – ‘Gnu Gnu and Punda’s Great Adventure’ – celebrates friendship, teamwork and the African savanna’s wonders
ASHEVILLE, N.C. — icture this: endless golden grass, a scorching dry season and a journey from Tanzania to Kenya in search of life-giving water. In a new children’s book written by Liisa Andreassen and illustrated by Frederic Gingillino, “Gnu Gnu and Punda’s Great Adventure” (ISBN: 979-8218776183), give young readers the opportunity to join two unlikely companions – the sturdy wildebeest Gnu Gnu and the fast, sharp-eyed zebra Punda. They quickly discover that working together makes them stronger than they ever imagined….
Rice Park Acquires Rosegate Mortgage, Enhancing End-to-End Mortgage Capabilities and MSR Investment Platform
CHARLOTTE, N.C. and PLYMOUTH, Minn. — Rice Park Capital Management LP (“Rice Park”), a Minneapolis-based private investment firm specializing in mortgage servicing rights (MSRs), announced today that it has acquired Rosegate Mortgage, LLC (“Rosegate Mortgage”), NMLS #2020757, a retail and consumer-direct mortgage lender headquartered in Charlotte, NC….
TRUEENERGY Socks Expands Its Performance Platform with Premium Merino Wool Powered by Dual-Action Tru-X Technology
HICKORY, N.C. — Grandview Hosiery, LLC announced today that its TRUEENERGY® brand, the leader in performance sock innovation, has unveiled its Premium Merino Wool collection – an industry breakthrough that combines the natural intelligence of Merino Wool with advanced Tru-X Technology….
PHH Mortgage and Stavvy Partner to Deliver Greater Convenience for Homeowners Navigating Loan Modifications
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Stavvy, a leading digital mortgage platform, today announced that PHH Mortgage Corporation, a subsidiary of Onity Group Inc. (NYSE: ONTY), has selected its technology solution to enable fully digital execution of loan modification transactions. The partnership leverages Stavvy’s comprehensive suite of tools, including eSign, remote online notarization (RON), and in-person electronic notarization (IPEN), all integrated within a centralized, secure hub….
Mooresville Ford Hosts ‘Justin’s Wish’ Celebration in Support of Make-A-Wish
MOORESVILLE, N.C. — Mooresville Ford is proud to support Make-A-Wish(r) in bringing joy to a local teen through a heartwarming wish event. The dealership recently hosted a special surprise celebration on August 6th to honor Justin, a Make-A-Wish recipient, as his dream came to life….
Sokal Officially Certified for INFINITI Retailer Website Program
RALEIGH, N.C. — Sokal is pleased to announce its official certification as a preferred provider for the INFINITI Retailer Website Program, effective August 18, 2025. As a certified partner, Sokal is now authorized to deliver website solutions, search engine optimization (SEO), and digital advertising services to INFINITI retailers through the INFINITI Digital Program….
Wrap the Woods Pop-up Art Installation to Save One of Asheville’s Last Remaining Urban Forests
ASHEVILLE, N.C. — The Save the Woods organization in Asheville, NC, invites volunteers, community members, and activists to an art action: Wrap the Woods on Saturday, September 6, starting at 9:30 a.m. UNC Asheville’s 54-acre urban forest and cherished community resource and wildlife habitat (aka “The Woods”) is under threat of development despite its status as one of the last remaining urban forests in Asheville….
Mooresville Ford Earns Prestigious President’s Award for Third Consecutive Year
MOORESVILLE, N.C. — Mooresville Ford is proud to announce it has once again received the Ford President’s Award, marking the third consecutive year the dealership has earned this distinguished title. Mooresville Ford is the only Ford dealership in the region to receive this award three years in a row, a testament to its unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction and operational excellence….