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SCYNEXIS Signs Deal with R-Pharm to Develop and Market Novel Antifungal Compound in Russia and Other Markets

noreply@blogger.com (Rick) — Tue, 10 Sep 2013 19:19:00 +0000

--First Oral Glucan Synthase Inhibitor Ready to Enter Phase 2 Trials--

MOSCOW & RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. (Sept. 10, 2013) – Drug discovery company SCYNEXIS, Inc. and R-Pharm today announced that they have entered into an agreement granting R-Pharm exclusive rights to develop and commercialize SCY-078 in Russia and several other markets. SCYNEXIS retains the rights to market the compound in The Americas, Europe and Asia. SCY-078 is an oral glucan synthase inhibitor being developed for the treatment of systemic fungal diseases such as candidemia and aspergillosis.

“Glucan synthase inhibitors have been very effective in treating invasive fungal infections in a hospital setting, but are currently only available as an intravenous dosing option,” said Alexey Repik, president and chairman, R-Pharm. “As the first oral glucan synthase inhibitor, SCY-078 could prove very useful in markets where intravenous dosing options have resulted in undertreatment or treatment limitations.”

“This partnership with R-Pharm is an important milestone in the advancement of SCY-078 toward Phase 2 clinical development and beyond,” said Yves Ribeill, Ph.D., president and chief executive officer, SCYNEXIS. “We welcome R-Pharm’s contributions to the development and commercialization of SCY-078, which provides us access to some very important and potentially large markets, including Russia.”

Under the terms of this agreement, R-Pharm will develop and register SCY-078 in its territories including Russia, The Commonwealth of Independent States and Turkey. SCYNEXIS receives an upfront payment and is entitled to receive payments on development and commercialization milestones and royalties. Further details of the agreement are not disclosed.

About SCY-078
SCY-078 (formerly MK-3118) is the first oral glucan synthase inhibitor being developed for the treatment of systemic fungal diseases. SCY-078 is a semi-synthetic derivative of the natural product enfumafungin—a structurally distinct class of glucan synthase inhibitors. Glucan synthase inhibitors have been very effective in treating invasive fungal infections in a hospital setting but are currently only available as an intravenous dosing option. Multiple Phase 1 studies have been completed on this novel compound, and data were presented at the 49th and 50th Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy (ICAAC) and published in multiple journals including the May 2012 issue of Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters and the November 2012 issue of the Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy.

About SCYNEXIS
SCYNEXIS delivers innovative solutions to solve the toughest problems in drug discovery and development for our pharmaceutical, global health and life science partners. Our contract research and development services include Integrated Pharmaceutical Solutions, Discovery Research and Integrated Parasitology. We have successfully delivered preclinical and clinical drug candidates to our customers across all major therapeutic indications and have developed our own proprietary cyclophilin inhibitor programs for the treatment of a broad range of diseases, including HCV, HBV and inflammation. For more information, visit www.scynexis.com.

About R-Pharm
R-Pharm is a Russian private high-tech pharmaceutical company with focus on hospital/specialty care, founded in 2001. R-Pharm has over 2,800 employees and covers the entire territory of Russia and Commonwealth of Independent States. The company is involved in research and development, manufacturing, marketing, sales and distribution of innovative pharmaceutical and biotech products. For more information, visit www.r-pharm.com.

For further information about SCYNEXIS:

Michael Garrett – Vice President, Corporate Development
mike.garrett@scynexis.com
Tel: +1 919 206 7248

SCYNEXIS Media Contact:
Rick Rountree
Rountree Communications, Inc.
rick@rickrountree.com
Tel: +1 919 878 1144

For further information about R-Pharm:

Evgenya Kasyanenkko – PR manager, R-Pharm
kasyanenko@rpharm.ru
Tel: +7 903 220 54 97

Alexey Ordzhonikidze – Marketing Director, R-Pharm
Ordzhonikidze@rpharm.ru
Tel: +7 903 798 28 29

Hardee’s Teams Up with the North Carolina Tar Heels for “Fan of the Year” Photo Contest

noreply@blogger.com (Rick) — Fri, 06 Sep 2013 18:36:00 +0000

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (Sept. 6, 2013) – It’s time for University of North Carolina Tar Heel fans to get out those special or over-the-top photos capturing true Tar Heel spirit because Hardee’s^® is teaming up with the Tar Heels to offer one lucky fan a special football experience in the Hardee’s “Fan of the Year” Photo Contest.

Tar Heel fans can win an expense-paid trip to watch the University of North Carolina take on the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Ind., for next fall’s football game by sharing a photo of their favorite moment being a Tar Heel fan. Fans will then have a chance to choose the winner by voting for their favorite photo.

To enter the Hardee’s “Fan of the Year” Photo Contest, fans need to submit a photo of their favorite moment as a Tar Heel fan to the North Carolina Tar Heels Facebook page or use the website address http://bit.ly/HardeesPhotoContest. The winner is based on the photo with the most votes. Fans have until Nov. 24, 2013 to submit and vote for their favorite photo.

The fan who submits the photo with the most votes will win two tickets to the game, roundtrip airfare and hotel accommodations, and free Hardee’s Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders^TM for a year.

Just like the Tar Heels, Hardee’s was born and bred in North Carolina and today there are more than 230 Hardee’s locations around the state. Hardee’s Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders are fresh, all white-meat chicken tenders, hand-dipped in eggs and buttermilk and lightly breaded. Tar Heel fans have been tailgating with Hardee’s Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders for years.

“Hardee’s was born right here in North Carolina and we couldn’t think of a better way to honor our roots than to have some fun with Tar Heels fans and support University of North Carolina athletics,” said Jerry Allsbrook, chief marketing officer for Hardee’s North Carolina franchise operator Boddie-Noell Enterprises.

Fans can vote for their favorite photo once a day until 11:59 p.m. on Nov. 24, 2013 on the North Carolina Tar Heels Facebook page. The winner will be announced the week of Nov. 30, 2013.

About Hardee’s

Celebrating more than 50 years in the quick-service industry, Hardee’s^® Food Systems is a wholly owned subsidiary of CKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc. of Carpinteria, Calif. As of the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2014, the Company, through its subsidiaries, had a total of 3,373 franchised or company-operated restaurants in 42 states and 28 foreign countries and U.S. territories worldwide, including 1,403 Carl's Jr.^® restaurants and 1,965 Hardee's^® restaurants. For more information, or to find a Hardee’s near you, go to www.hardees.com. Hardee’s social media sites include www.facebook.com/hardees, www.twitter.com/hardees and www.youtube.com/hardees.

Durham Hardee’s Biscuit Maker Wins Top Award

noreply@blogger.com (Rick) — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 19:35:00 +0000

Shirley Jones Named Biscuit Maker Champion for an Unprecedented Third Time

DURHAM, N.C. (April 4, 2013) – If the breakfast biscuits baked at the Hardee’s® restaurant at 3912 N. Duke Street seem especially delicious, that’s because they are made by a three-time Biscuit Maker Champion.

Biscuit maker Shirley Jones was named the 2013 Best Biscuit Maker of Boddie-Noell Enterprises, the largest Hardee’s franchise operator in the country. Jones advanced beyond more than 800 other biscuit makers at 334 Hardee’s restaurants to win the overall award for the second year in a row and the third time since the competition began 30 years ago.

Jones also won the award in 2009 and 2012. She is the only Biscuit Maker to win the award three times.

Contestants in Boddie-Noell’s annual Biscuit Maker Challenge represented Hardee’s restaurants across North Carolina, Virginia, South Carolina and Kentucky. In addition to Jones, the three best biscuit maker regional winners were Hillary Basinger of the Hardee’s at Carolina Beach, Elijah Hoff of the Timberville, Va. location and Medora Vicars of Lexington, Va.

“I can’t believe I won again,” said a clearly stunned Jones when her name was announced. “This is truly an honor. I’ve worked hard on perfecting the procedures over the years and it feels great.”
Jones and the three other regional winners will be featured later this year on the in-store tray liners at all Hardee’s restaurants operated by Boddie-Noell.

Boddie-Noell honored the four regional winners and announced Jones as the overall winner during a banquet at the company’s Rose Hill Plantation near Nashville.

The competition started in November, and each biscuit maker was evaluated based on the quality of his or her biscuits, knowledge of proper biscuit equipment, cleanliness and care of the biscuit equipment, knowledge and execution of company procedures, grooming and appearance. The competition’s judges included general managers, district managers, regional directors, vice presidents and other executives in the restaurant division of Boddie-Noell.

Jones, who lives near Rougemont in Person County, has worked as a biscuit maker at Hardee’s for 16 years.

Jones says the key to creating the best Hardee’s Made from Scratch™ Biscuit begins with “taking pride in what you do.” After that, being consistent and “following procedures every day” is key. Jones also noted she has been baking biscuits her whole life.

“We have some amazing biscuit makers in our company, but Shirley is always one of the best,” said Terry Lewis, Boddie-Noell’s vice president of operations for Hardee’s and host of the Biscuit Maker Banquet. “It’s so great to see her standing up here again this year.”

Aside from making biscuits, Jones enjoys singing in the choir at church and gardening with her husband. She is also an avid collector of shoes and jewelry who loves to cook. She is currently helping to plan her daughter’s wedding in August.

Hardee’s Made from Scratch™ biscuits, which have been served at Boddie-Noell restaurants since 1977, are a vital part of the restaurant’s menu.

In 2012, Hardee’s restaurants owned and operated by Boddie-Noell used 10.3 million pounds of flour and biscuit mix and 830,000 gallons of buttermilk to make the golden brown biscuits – enough flour, mix and buttermilk to fill over 425 tractor-trailers.

About Boddie-Noell Enterprises
With over 50 years success as a Hardee’s franchisee, family-owned Boddie-Noell is the largest Hardee’s franchise operator in the United States with 334 restaurant locations in four states. The company is based in Rocky Mount, N.C. For more information, visit www.bneinc.com.

Parker Poe's Steven Long Elected to UNC Board of Governors

noreply@blogger.com (Rick) — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 19:46:00 +0000

RALEIGH, NC (March 22, 2013) – Steven B. Long, partner in Parker Poe’s Raleigh office, was elected to serve on the University of North Carolina Board of Governors, the policy-making body responsible for the supervision, management and governance of the 17 institutions in the UNC system.

Mr. Long was one of eight individuals chosen by the North Carolina Senate to serve a four-year term. The UNC Board of Governors is comprised of 32 voting members. The General Assembly elects 16 members every two years – eight from the Senate and eight from the House.

Mr. Long specializes in tax law and advises businesses and individuals regarding tax and employee benefit issues. He has extensive experience working with employers in banking, retail, technology and other industries to establish, maintain, and correct defects in tax-qualified retirement plans, executive compensation agreements, and other employee benefits. He also assists clients in the establishment and operation of tax-exempt organizations.

In addition to his work in the legal arena, Mr. Long is very active in the local community. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for Alzheimer’s North Carolina, Inc., the John William Pope Civitas Institute and the Raleigh Hall of Fame.

“North Carolina’s university system is important to the future of our State and I am grateful for the opportunity to serve in a capacity where I can help strengthen that system, said Mr. Long. “Higher education is very important to North Carolina’s economy and its people.”

Joining Mr. Long in his appointment to the Board are William M. Kotis of Summerfield, Scott Lampe of Davidson, Joan G. MacNeill of Webster, Therence O. Pickett of Greensboro, Robert Sterling Rippy of Wilmington, Harry Leo Smith, Jr., of Greenville and John Craig Souza of Raleigh.

Mr. Long received his B.S. in 1982 from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He received his J.D. degree in 1991 and an LL.M. degree in tax law in 1997, both from Georgetown University Law Center.

About Parker Poe
Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP has more than 200 lawyers in five offices located in major markets across North Carolina and South Carolina. The Firm provides legal counsel to large commercial and public organizations on litigation, corporate and regulatory matters. It has been recognized in recent years as one of the fastest growing law firms in the United States and as an award-winning leader in the use of technology to provide better and more efficient service to domestic and international clients. For more information, please visit www.parkerpoe.com.

Bailey's Fine Jewelry Fights Local Hunger with Share the Love Campaign

noreply@blogger.com (Rick) — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 19:42:00 +0000

RALEIGH, N.C. (March 11, 2013) – Bailey’s Fine Jewelry is starting a movement to “fight hunger right here at home,” through the introduction of its Share the Love campaign. For every ring purchased from the Bailey’s Signature Collection of engagement and wedding jewelry, Bailey’s will donate funds to purchase 360 meals to feed a local North Carolina family.

The meal donations will be made through the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina via Feeding America. The Food Bank will distribute the meals to various food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, day care centers and elderly care programs around the area.

Donating 44.8 million pounds of food last year, the Food Bank provides more than 150,000 pounds of food each day to the 34 counties it serves. In those 34 counties, more than 560,000 people are at risk of hunger, including 191,307 children and 44,043 elderly.

Bailey’s unique program invites patrons to Share the Love they feel during such a special time in their lives with others in need. Bailey’s Signature Collection of wedding bands and engagement rings are unique and each ring is made entirely in America.

“The Share the Love campaign is about doing our part to help local families,” said Doug Morgan, director of community relations for Bailey’s Fine Jewelry. “We’re blessed to be a part of such great communities and we want to fight hunger here at home in those communities.”

This campaign is the newest addition to Bailey’s existing philanthropic projects, including the successful A Time to Give program in which patrons can receive a free watch battery in exchange for a donation to a selected charity. Bailey’s has raised over $141,000 through A Time to Give.

The Share the Love campaign is currently in effect at all five Bailey’s Fine Jewelry locations.

About Bailey’s Fine Jewelry
Founded in 1948, Bailey's Fine Jewelry is a family owned-and-operated company with stores in Raleigh, Rocky Mount, Greenville and Fayetteville. Bailey's offers jewelry from today's most esteemed designers, exquisite diamonds, estate jewelry, fashion accessories, fine timepieces and gifts. With an emphasis on customer satisfaction, personalized services include custom design, watch and jewelry repair, appraisal and bridal registry. Steeped in family tradition, Bailey's is one of the most well-regarded and innovative jewelry stores in North Carolina and is best known for its distinctive 'Bailey Box' slogan. For more information, please call toll-free (866) 725-3111 or visit online at www.baileybox.com.

About the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina
The Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina is a nonprofit organization that has provided food for people at risk of hunger in 34 counties in central and eastern North Carolina for more than 30 years. The Food Bank serves a network of more than 800 partner agencies such as soup kitchens, food pantries, shelters, and programs for children and adults through warehouses in Durham, Greenville, New Bern, Raleigh, the Sandhills (Southern Pines), and Wilmington. In fiscal year 2011-2012, the Food Bank distributed nearly 45 million pounds of food and non-food essentials through these agencies. Sadly, hunger remains a serious problem in central and eastern North Carolina. In these counties, more than 560,000 struggle each day to provide enough food for their families. www.foodbankcenc.org.

Bailey's Fine Jewelry 'A Time to Give' Program Raises More Than $41,000 for Community in 2012

noreply@blogger.com (Rick) — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 21:47:00 +0000

RALEIGH, N.C. (Jan. 17, 2013) – Bailey’s Fine Jewelry donated more than $41,000 to charities in 2012 through the A Time to Give program, raising the most funds in the program’s history. A Time to Give was created by the Bailey family as a way to support and give back to the community, while providing watch battery replacements to patrons.

A Time to Give provides a free replacement for any watch battery and in exchange requests a donation be made to that month’s designated charity. Bailey’s selects a different non-profit organization each month to receive all the donations from A Time to Give.

A Time to Give is unique because it demonstrates Bailey’s dedication to serve the community’s needs, as well as its impeccable customer service. This unique approach to philanthropy allows Bailey’s to show patrons and the community its dedication to serving and giving back.

Since its inception in 2008, A Time to Give has donated more than $141,000 back to the communities where Bailey’s stores are located (Raleigh, Rocky Mount, Greenville and Fayetteville).

Bailey’s is a store steeped in family tradition that strives to bring a fun-loving approach to the jewelry business.

“Our family is so blessed to be able to work and live in such great communities. We are so fortunate to be able to give back to them,” said Doug Morgan, a family member and director of development at Bailey’s Fine Jewelry. “It’s one of the best parts of my job.”

In 2012, A Time to Give donated to various North Carolina charities as diverse as: Raleigh Rescue Mission, the Salvation Army, Urban Ministries, Duke Children’s Hospital, Relay for Life, the Autism Society, Kids Peace, Wounded Warrior, Stroke of Faith and Operation Christmas Child.

About Bailey’s Fine Jewelry

Founded in 1948, Bailey's Fine Jewelry is a family owned-and-operated company with stores in Raleigh, Rocky Mount, Greenville and Fayetteville. Bailey's offers jewelry from today's most esteemed designers, exquisite diamonds, estate jewelry, fashion accessories, fine timepieces and gifts. With an emphasis on customer satisfaction, personalized services include custom design, watch and jewelry repair, appraisal and bridal registry. Steeped in family tradition, Bailey's is one of the most well-regarded and innovative jewelry stores in North Carolina and is best known for its distinctive 'Bailey Box' slogan. For more information, please call toll-free (866) 725-3111 or visit online at www.baileybox.com.

Charlie Brown's to Buy Boddie-Noell's Texas Steakhouse

noreply@blogger.com (Rick) — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 13:00:00 +0000

ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. (Sept. 25, 2012) – Boddie-Noell Enterprises, Inc. and Charlie Brown’s Steakhouse announced today they have reached an agreement under which the New Jersey-based operator of steakhouse restaurants will purchase the Texas Steakhouse & Saloon restaurants.

Under the agreement, CB Steaks, LLC will purchase the Texas Steakhouse restaurant concept and all 19 locations in three states. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

Charlie Brown’s operates some 20 steakhouse restaurants in New Jersey,New York and Pennsylvania. The company was founded in 1966 and is based in Mountainside, New Jersey.

The Texas Steakhouse brand was launched in the 1980s in Virginia. Texas Steak, Ltd purchased controlling interest in the company in 1994 and the concept has been operated since by Boddie-Noell Enterprises which is based here.

Today there are 10 Texas Steakhouse locations in North Carolina, five in Virginia and four in West Virginia. Charlie Brown’s will continue to operate the restaurants as Texas Steakhouse and plans to grow the concept throughout the region.

“We believe the purchase of Texas Steakhouse by Charlie Brown’s is in our best interest and allows us to focus on our core strengths, especially in the quick service restaurant category as the largest Hardee’s franchise operator in the United States,” said Bill Boddie, chief executive officer of Boddie-Noell Enterprises.

“We have enjoyed operating these steakhouses and are grateful for all that our teams have accomplished through the years,” Boddie said. “We’ve been blessed with some of the best people in the industry and they have worked hard to make Texas Steakhouse a great place to eat. We appreciate the loyalty of our customers and have enjoyed being part of the communities we’ve served.”

Media Contacts:

Boddie-Noell Enterprises
Lindsay Priester, Rountree Communications
919-878-1144
lindsay@rickrountree.com

Charlie Brown’s Steakhouse
George Crane
919-931-3736

Bailey's Fine Jewelry Announces New Partnership with Durham Performing Arts Center

noreply@blogger.com (Rick) — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 14:00:00 +0000

RALEIGH, N.C. (Sept. 18, 2012) – Bailey’s Fine Jewelry is now the official jeweler of the Durham Performing Arts Center (DPAC) for the 2012-2013 season, bringing the familiar Bailey’s name to many of the Triangle’s favorite shows.

Bailey’s is featured in signage throughout the main lobby and lounges and will be visible in advertisements on video screens.

A Bailey’s information table, featuring enter-and-win promotions, product information and more, will be set up at the DPAC’s Broadway events. Bailey’s will also be featured in on-stage promotions throughout the season.

In addition, the Bailey’s sponsorship extends to the Triangle Rising Star Awards. The Triangle Rising Star Awards are an education initiative to celebrate students who participate and excel with wide-ranging talents in their high school musical.

“The collaboration of jewelry and the arts is a natural fit,” said Trey Bailey, director of operations for Bailey’s Fine Jewelry. “This sponsorship is a great opportunity for us.”

As the official jeweler, the Bailey’s logo and link is featured on the DPAC website.

About Bailey’s Fine Jewelry
Bailey’s Fine Jewelry is a family owned-and-operated company with stores in Raleigh, Rocky Mount, Greenville and Fayetteville. Bailey’s offers jewelry from today’s most esteemed designers, exquisite diamonds, estate jewelry, fashion accessories, fine timepieces and gifts. With an emphasis on customer satisfaction, personalized services include custom design, watch and jewelry repair, appraisal and bridal registry. Steeped in family tradition, Bailey’s is one of the most well-regarded and innovative jewelry stores in North Carolina and is best known for its distinctive ‘Bailey Box’ slogan. For more information, please call toll-free (866) 725 – 3111 or visit online at www.baileybox.com.

Boddie-Noell Donates Former Headquarters Building to United Way

noreply@blogger.com (Rick) — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 14:00:00 +0000

ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. (Sept. 4, 2012) – Boddie-Noell Enterprises and the United Way Tar River Region jointly announced today that Boddie-Noell will donate the company’s former administrative building on Sunset Avenue to the United Way for its headquarters.

The United Way is expected to relocate its offices to the facility by the end of this year. The 4,900-square-foot facility at 2501 Sunset Ave. will be the first stand-alone office the United Way has owned. The donation of the building represents an extremely generous gesture by Boddie-Noell, according to United Way Executive Director Ginny Mohrbutter.

“We are ecstatic and grateful to Boddie-Noell for their donation of a building to our organization, as it will serve as a hub for our non-profit community and provide a wonderful space for our partners, volunteers, staff and citizens,” she said. “This donation will be a reminder for many years to come of Boddie-Noell’s generosity and its support of the United Way’s ongoing commitment to the twin-county region.”

The Williamsburg-style facility was built by Boddie-Noell in 1965 by company co-founders Carleton Noell and brothers Nick and Mayo Boddie. It served as the company’s administrative office for 17 years until the company’s new headquarters was completed in 1982 on Noell Lane just off of Hunter Hill Road.

“We’ve always believed in sharing with the community and theUnited Way had a need and we had a nice building – it’s a good combination,” said Mayo Boddie, Sr., Boddie-Noell’s chairman and co-founder, of the building’s donation to the United Way. Boddie-Noell and its employees have had an active presence with United Way for decades and the company’s employees and senior leadership have served in a variety of voluntary roles, including leadership positions.

The United Way offices are currently located at 230 Sunset Ave. in space provided by Southern Bank, Mohrbutter said. Mohrbutter expressed thanks to the bank for its leadership and support during the United Way’s tenure in the bank’s business center. The Tar River Region United Way is celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2012.

About United Way Tar River Region
United Way Tar River Region brings together people and resources to build a stronger community by raising $1.2 million each year, investing donations into local programs that are targeting pressing needs in our community, in partnership with 21 agencies, 41 health and human service programs, more than 500 volunteers and over 10,000 donors who work to improve quality of life in the Twin Counties. For more information, visit www.unitedwaytrr.org.

About Boddie-Noell Enterprises
Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2012, Boddie-Noell Enterprises (BNE) is a diversified family owned business engaged primarily in restaurants and land development. Founded in 1962, BNE is the largest Hardee’s franchise operator in the United States with 334 restaurants in four states. The company also operates other restaurant brands as well as the historic Rose Hill Plantation near Nashville, NC, and Highway Diner in Rocky Mount, NC. The company is based in Rocky Mount. For more information, visit www.bneinc.com.

Bailey's Fine Jewelry Kicks Off Football Season in Partnership with Tar Heel and Wolfpack Sports

noreply@blogger.com (Rick) — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 14:00:00 +0000

RALEIGH, N.C. (Aug. 30, 2012) – Bailey’s Fine Jewelry will become an official sports sponsor of the 2012-2013 Tar Heels and Wolfpack which means the familiar Bailey Box will become even better known in both schools’ football stadiums.

Fans from North Carolina State University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill have plenty to look forward to on Saturdays. Game day highlights include a Bailey Box video board game at Carter-Finley Stadium, video board features and replays throughout the season at Kenan Stadium, private shopping events for each fan base and the popular Digging for Diamonds contest event at both schools.

Digging for Diamonds pits competing couples against each other in the on-field search for a $10,000 diamond ring hidden among many Bailey Boxes. The couple that finds the ring first leaves the home field victorious and with a new diamond ring. Digging for Diamonds will take place at both schools on Nov. 24 as the Tar Heels take on the Maryland Terrapins and the Wolfpack host Boston College.

“As a North Carolina born-and-bred company, we know the important role college sports play in the lives of our patrons,” said Trey Bailey, director of operations at Bailey’s Fine Jewelry. “It’s part of the culture here and we are so excited to be a new part of Tar Heel and Wolfpack fans’ game day experience.”

Established in 1948 in Rocky Mount, Bailey’s is a family-owned-and-operated business now under third-generation North Carolina leadership.

About Bailey’s Fine Jewelry
Bailey’s Fine Jewelry is a family owned-and-operated company with stores in Raleigh, Rocky Mount, Greenville and Fayetteville. Bailey’s offers jewelry from today’s most esteemed designers, exquisite diamonds, estate jewelry, fashion accessories, fine timepieces and gifts. With an emphasis on customer satisfaction, personalized services include custom design, watch and jewelry repair, appraisal and bridal registry. Steeped in family tradition, Bailey’s is one of the most well-regarded and innovative jewelry stores in North Carolina and is best known for its distinctive ‘Bailey Box’ slogan. For more information, please call toll-free (866) 725 – 3111 or visit online at www.baileybox.com.

SCYNEXIS to Present on Screening Technology Used in Anti-Malarial Research at ACS National Meeting

noreply@blogger.com (Rick) — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 20:57:00 +0000

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. (Aug. 20, 2012) – SCYNEXIS, Inc. announces the presentation of innovative screening approaches used in the discovery of promising anti-malarial therapies at the American Chemical Society’s (ACS) national meeting.

Paul J. Kowalczyk, Ph.D., senior computational chemist in the company’s Integrated Parasitology division, will make the presentation entitled, “Machine learning: Better practices applied to anti-malarial drug discovery.”

The presentation will be Wednesday Aug. 22, from 2:05-2:50 p.m. at the ACS’ 244th National Meeting & Exposition in Philadelphia at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. The oral presentation is scheduled during the Perspective in Applied Computational Methods session.

With more than 164,000 members, the ACS is the world’s largest scientific society and one of the world’s leading sources of authoritative scientific information. A nonprofit organization, chartered by Congress, ACS is at the forefront of the evolving worldwide chemical enterprise and the premier professional home for chemists, chemical engineers and related professions around the globe.

SCYNEXIS’ Kowalczyk will present sets of better practices for eight machine learning methods and the creation of a platform on which different compounds can be tested. It is the first truly reproducible research in the area of chemical informatics applied to drug discovery research, enabling the results to be easily verified.

The SCYNEXIS platform also eliminates the need to share proprietary intellectual property while advancing potential treatments for so-called neglected diseases like malaria by testing multiple compounds against the same platform.

SCYNEXIS has been involved for years in joint research for screening potential treatments for neglected diseases such as malaria and sleeping sickness.

The company has also developed a robust screening platform for the assessment of compounds against parasite species relevant to neglected tropical diseases. The platform was designed to identify compounds with potential activity in the areas of human and public health.

About SCYNEXIS
SCYNEXIS delivers innovative solutions to solve the toughest problems in drug discovery and development for our pharmaceutical, global health and life science partners. We have successfully delivered preclinical and clinical drug candidates to our customers across all major therapeutic indications and have developed a proprietary cyclophilin inhibitor pipeline for the treatment of a broad range of diseases, including HCV and inflammation. www.scynexis.com.

For further information, please contact:

SCYNEXIS Media Contact:
Rick Rountree
Rick Rountree Communications, Inc.
rick@rickrountree.com
Tel. +1 919-878-1144

Alissa Maupin
SCYNEXIS
Marketing & Communications Manager
Alissa.Maupin@scynexis.com
Tel. +1 919-206-7246

AW North Carolina Announces Plans to Increase Production Again

noreply@blogger.com (Rick) — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 19:05:00 +0000

Transmission manufacturer will invest additional $14 million, create 250 new jobs

DURHAM, N.C. (March 12, 2012) – AW North Carolina, Inc. today announced plans to increase current production volumes at the company’s facility on Old Oxford Highway. An investment of additional machinery is expected to exceed $14 million and the increase in manufacturing will generate as many as 250 new jobs over the next 12 months.

AW North Carolina announced in April 2010 plans to invest an additional $100 million at the facility creating over 360 new jobs. Those plans have been fulfilled and this new announcement is in addition to the success of the April 2010 project.

In addition to an increase in current manufacturing, much of the additional production will support the Toyota Motor Manufacturing West Virginia operation. This project will also bring new business to several suppliers in the U.S., creating additional jobs.

An industry-leading manufacturer of automatic transmissions and transmission components, AW North Carolina broke ground in Durham just over 13 years ago to produce components for Toyota Motor Manufacturing’s front wheel drive passenger vehicles. Since that time, AW North Carolina has expanded operations to manufacture fully assembled rear wheel drive and front wheel drive automatic transmissions.

“We are excited to continue growing in response to the success of Toyota’s products. Adding another 250 people to AWNC’s 1,500 full-time and temporary workforce is exciting and speaks well of our Team Members’ past performance and commitment to quality,” said Will Collins, vice president of AW North Carolina.

“AW North Carolina’s decision to expand again in North Carolina is welcomed news and we are looking forward to continuing our successful partnership,” said N.C. Gov. Bev Perdue. “North Carolina continues to be attractive to globally competitive companies like AW North Carolina because of our customized training programs through the N.C. Community College system, our skilled workforce and top business climate.”

AW North Carolina has earned a number of expansion projects and new lines of production from Toyota over the past several years. “Our customers’ commitment to environmentally friendly automotive products has always been a shared vision with AW North Carolina. The endorsement from Toyota to increase our production capacity strengthens our long-term commitment to Team Members, their families and our community,” said Collins.

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About AW North Carolina
A subsidiary of Japanese major automatic transmission manufacturer Aisin AW Co Ltd., AW North Carolina, Inc. was founded in 1998 and supplies Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America with key automotive transmission components and fully
assembled automatic transmissions for some of America’s best-selling vehicles including the Camry, Tundra, Tacoma, Sequoia and other vehicles. Located in Durham, NC’s Treyburn Corporate Park, AW North Carolina is Aisin AW Company’s first manufacturing facility in the United States.

Bailey's Fine Jewelry Announces 2011 Employee Award Winners for Raleigh Store Locations

noreply@blogger.com (Rick) — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 20:10:00 +0000

RALEIGH, N.C. (Mar. 1, 2012) – Bailey’s Fine Jewelry is pleased to announce the 2011 Employee Award recipients for its Cameron Village, Crabtree Valley Mall and corporate office locations in Raleigh. Five employees were recognized from the Cameron Village store, three employees from the Crabtree Valley location and two from the corporate office at the company’s annual awards banquet, which was held Sunday at the Cardinal Club.

The Core Values award was given to Gabby Santoni for the Cameron Village location and Kim Horton for the Crabtree location. Chrystal Blow received the award for the corporate office. The Core Values award winner is voted on by fellow associates in each store and is given to an individual who exemplifies the core values of Bailey’s Fine Jewelry, which include honesty, integrity, professionalism, sincerity and graciousness.

Margarita Allen received the Salesperson of the Year award for the Cameron Village store and Susan House received the award for the Crabtree store. The Salesperson of the Year award is given to an individual who not only had top sales performance in 2011, but also went above and beyond for patrons and fellow associates in addition to always being a team player.

Allen and House were also both recognized as the Hugger of the Year for the Cameron Village and Crabtree stores, respectively. The Hugger of the Year is awarded to the person who is a team player and goes above and beyond to give the Bailey’s Extraordinary Experience.

Rich Nobrega of the Cameron Village store received the Outstanding Service award, which honors the most valuable person in the Service Department. This award is based on behind-the-scenes work and is given to an individual who consistently exceeds the expectations of the everyday job, and puts the interests of patrons, co-workers and the overall company above his own. This award is given only to one employee company-wide.

Nancy Holt was recognized as Rookie of the Year for the company. Holt works in the Cameron Village store location.

Blair Dickens from the corporate office won the Award of Excellence. The Award of Excellence is awarded to the employee who exhibits outstanding growth and is an extremely valuable asset to the company. This award is given only to one employee company-wide. Dickens was also recognized as Hugger of the Year for the corporate office.

Reggie White from the Cameron Village store and Bill Rich, manager of the Crabtree location, were awarded the Outstanding Contribution award for 2011, which recognizes an employee who repeatedly goes above and beyond the expectations of the everyday job and puts the interest of the overall company above his or her own.

In addition, seven Raleigh-based employees were recognized for their milestones in years of service. Josh Bernstein, Steve Ninich, Ann Bazemore and Blair Dickens were honored for five years of service, while Kitty Havrish and Claire Bellefeuille were recognized for 10 years of service and Kelly Allen for 15 years.

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About Bailey’s Fine Jewelry Founded in 1948, Bailey's Fine Jewelry is a family owned-and-operated company with stores in Raleigh, Rocky Mount, Greenville and Fayetteville. Bailey's offers jewelry from today's most esteemed designers, exquisite diamonds, estate jewelry, fashion accessories, fine timepieces and gifts. With an emphasis on customer satisfaction, personalized services include custom design, watch and jewelry repair, appraisal and bridal registry. Steeped in family tradition, Bailey's is one of the most well-regarded and innovative jewelry stores in North Carolina and is best known for its distinctive 'Bailey Box' slogan. For more information, please call toll-free (866) 725-3111 or visit online at www.baileybox.com.

Bailey's Fine Jewelry's A Time to Give Raises Nearly $30,000 for Community

noreply@blogger.com (Rick) — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 17:58:00 +0000

RALEIGH, N.C. (Feb. 14, 2012) – Bailey’s Fine Jewelry donated nearly $30,000 to charities in 2011 through the A Time to Give program, created by the Bailey family as a way to support and give back to the community, while providing watch battery replacements to patrons.

A Time to Give provides a free replacement for any watch battery and in exchange requests a donation be made to that month’s designated charity. Bailey’s selects a different non-profit organization each month to receive all the donations from A Time to Give.

A Time to Give is unique because it demonstrates Bailey’s dedication to serve the community’s needs, as well as its impeccable customer service. Bailey’s is a store steeped in family tradition that strives to bring a fun-loving approach to the jewelry business. A Time to Give allows Bailey’s to show patrons and the community its dedication to serving and giving back through a unique approach to philanthropy.

Since its inception in 2008, A Time to Give has donated more than $100,000 back to the communities where Bailey’s stores are located (Raleigh, Rocky Mount, Greenville and Fayetteville).

“Our family is so blessed to be able to give back to the communities where we work and live,” said Doug Morgan, a family member and director of development at Bailey’s Fine Jewelry. “It’s one of the most rewarding parts of my job.”

In 2011, the fund donated nearly $30,000 to various North Carolina charities as diverse as: Duke Children’s Hospital, Relay for Life, St. Baldrick’s, SafeChild, Rex Healthcare, Operation Homefront, NC Heroes Fund, Sass-a-frass All Children’s Playground, Salvation Army Food Bank, Backpack Buddies, Food Bank of NC and Operation Christmas Child.

About Bailey’s Fine Jewelry
Founded in 1948, Bailey's Fine Jewelry is a family owned-and-operated company with stores in Raleigh, Rocky Mount, Greenville and Fayetteville. Bailey's offers jewelry from today's most esteemed designers, exquisite diamonds, estate jewelry, fashion accessories, fine timepieces and gifts. With an emphasis on customer satisfaction, personalized services include custom design, watch and jewelry repair, appraisal and bridal registry. Steeped in family tradition, Bailey's is one of the most well-regarded and innovative jewelry stores in North Carolina and is best known for its distinctive 'Bailey Box' slogan. For more information, please call toll-free (866) 725-3111 or visit online at www.baileybox.com.

SCYNEXIS Presents Data Demonstrating that SCY-635 Restores the Body's Innate Immune Response to HCV

noreply@blogger.com (Rick) — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 16:01:00 +0000

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. (Nov. 7, 2011) -- Drug discovery company SCYNEXIS, Inc. today presented data demonstrating that SCY-635--a novel, oral cyclophilin inhibitor being studied for the treatment of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection--reactivates the body's natural defense mechanism, making it capable of inhibiting replication of the virus.

The data positions SCY-635 as a potential replacement for recombinant interferon--a component of the standard of care for hepatitis C treatment that is associated with significant side effects.

The data were presented in a poster session at the 61st Annual Meeting of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) in San Francisco. SCY-635 is currently undergoing Phase 2 studies.

"The results of this study introduce a completely novel mechanism to treat HCV and suggest that our oral cyclophilin inhibitor, SCY-635, could potentially replace recombinant interferon--a primary goal in the development of new treatment protocols for this disease," said Yves Ribeill, Ph.D., President and Chief Executive Officer of SCYNEXIS. "HCV is a complex disease where the virus cloaks and hides itself from the body's immune system. SCY-635 uncloaks the virus -- making it visible to the immune system. In studies conducted to date, SCY-635 has been well-tolerated and demonstrated single-agent, clinically meaningful activity. It has also demonstrated an excellent in vitro drug - drug interaction profile with other approved products and leading products in clinical development, suggesting that SCY-635 could play an important role in the quest for a new standard of care in HCV."

"This is different than other therapeutic approaches to eradicating HCV because SCY-635 acts primarily at the level of the host innate immune response pathway," said Sam Hopkins, Ph.D., Chief Scientific Officer of SCYNEXIS. "Acting predominantly at the level of a host target, cyclophilin A, lessens the likelihood of developing resistance which is typically associated with direct acting antiviral agents."

In the poster presentation entitled, "The Non-Immunosuppressive Cyclophilin Inhibitor SCY-635 Exerts Clinical Anti-HCV Activity by Up Regulating the Expression of Endogenous Interferons," SCYNEXIS demonstrated that treatment with SCY-635 monotherapy resulted in dose and concentration dependent increases in the plasma protein concentrations of multiple endogenous interferons including interferon alpha and interferon lambda-1 in patients chronically infected with genotype 1a hepatitis C virus. The upregulated expression of multiple interferons was associated with increased expression of interferon stimulated genes. The data also show a correlation of SCY-635 plasma levels and the expression of type 1 and type 3 interferons; the presence of these interferons demonstrate that the body is now able to respond to the virus.

SCYNEXIS also presented two additional studies of SCY-635 at AASLD. In one study, SCYNEXIS showed that consistent with the clinical observations, SCY-635 results in an increased expression of multiple type 1 and 3 interferons in vitro and that SCY-635 is equally as effective as IFNa-2b in clearing HCV and preventing viral rebound in vitro. The final study examined potential drug interactions between SCY-635 and telaprevir and demonstrated that SCY-635 presented a lower risk of potential adverse drug-drug interactions when compared in vitro with other cyclophilin inhibitors.

About SCY-635 and SCYNEXIS' Cyclophilin Inhibitor Platform
SCY-635 represents a new class of therapeutic agents for the treatment of HCV infection. SCY-635 is the first candidate in a novel class of non-immunosuppressive, oral cyclophilin inhibitors owned by SCYNEXIS. Cyclophilins are a family of enzymatic proteins that assist in the folding and transport of other proteins synthesized within a cell. Scientists at SCYNEXIS have synthesized derivatives of Cyclosporine A in which cyclophilin binding activity (which mediates anti-HCV activity) is separated from calcineurin binding activity (which mediates immunosuppression). A growing body of scientific evidence indicates that non-immunosuppressive analogs of Cyclosporine A may have applications in multiple therapeutic areas. Cyclophilins play a central role in the pathophysiology of chronic viral infection, neuro- and cardio- degenerative diseases. Cyclophilin inhibition therefore represents an attractive target for drug discovery and development.

About SCYNEXIS
SCYNEXIS is a premier drug discovery and development company delivering effective and innovative drug pipeline solutions to pharmaceutical and global health partners. Our record of success is demonstrated by the delivery of 11 pre-clinical and clinical drug candidates over the last 5 years. The Company, which is located in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, is developing a proprietary internal pipeline based on cyclophilin inhibitors, a class of drugs that hold significant potential for the treatment of a broad range of diseases. Please visit our website at www.scynexis.com

Bailey's Fine Jewelry Host Largest Estate Trunk Show in Store History

noreply@blogger.com (Rick) — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 14:44:00 +0000

RALEIGH, N.C. (Oct. 31, 2011) – Bailey’s Fine Jewelry will host its largest estate trunk show in store history from Nov. 8 – 12. The Estate Trunk show will spend one day at each Bailey’s Fine Jewelry store location. The Estate Trunk show will include pieces from the Bailey’s Estate & Antique Collection and the renowned Singer Collection. The additional Singer Collection pieces from New York City will provide customers the opportunity to see special pieces not normally available for purchase in the store.

The Singer Collection was founded in 1982 by Stephen L. Singer and is a continuation of his family business which began in 1901. Located in New York City, Singer houses one of the country’s most extensive collections of estate jewelry. The collection includes Victorian, Edwardian, Art Deco, Retro era pieces and other precious heirlooms.

The Estate Trunk Show will feature over $3 million worth of inventory, with pieces ranging from $400 to over $35,000. The show will also include celebrity pieces previously owned by Bob Hope, Tony Curtis, opera singer Beverly Sills and even a piece given to Mia Farrow by her good friend, Frank Sinatra.

“We’re so excited to host the Estate Trunk Show and have such a huge collection of pieces to show,” said Marci Bailey, who oversees the Bailey’s Estate & Antique Collection. “Each piece tells such a unique story and we can’t wait to share them with our patrons.”

In 2008, Bailey had the idea to start a collection of unique pieces with personality that were still affordable and accessible to patrons. From this idea, the Bailey’s Fine Jewelry Estate & Antique Collection was launched and has been a huge success ever since. Bailey travels across the country picking up one-of-a-kind pieces to add to the Estate Collection. The collection has been featured in Cary Magazine, The News & Observer, Triangle Style magazine and Her magazine.

For more information on specific Estate Trunk show dates and locations, please visit www.baileybox.com/events/traveling-estate-shows.

About Bailey’s Fine Jewelry
Founded in 1948, Bailey's Fine Jewelry is a family owned-and-operated company with stores in Raleigh, Rocky Mount, Greenville and Fayetteville. Bailey's offers jewelry from today's most esteemed designers, exquisite diamonds, estate jewelry, fashion accessories, fine timepieces and gifts. With an emphasis on customer satisfaction, personalized services include custom design, watch and jewelry repair, appraisal and bridal registry. Steeped in family tradition, Bailey's is one of the most well-regarded and innovative jewelry stores in North Carolina and is best known for its distinctive 'Bailey Box' slogan. For more information, please call toll-free (866) 725-3111 or visit online at www.baileybox.com.

Hardee's and Cavalier Fans Celebrate Football Season with Chance for Free Hand-Breaded Chicken Tender Wrapper

noreply@blogger.com (Rick) — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 13:48:00 +0000

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (Oct. 20, 2011) – Virginia Hardee’s® restaurants will celebrate the 2011 college football season on Saturday as fans watch to see if a special field goal clears the uprights.

One lucky student from the University of Virginia will be chosen from the stands in Scott Stadium to kick a field goal after the third quarter of the Cavaliers’ 3:30 p.m. game against North Carolina State University for the chance to win a one-year supply of free Hardee’s Chicken Tender™ Wrappers.

If the field goal kicked from the 25 yards away is successful, every fan will leave the stadium Saturday with a coupon for a free Hand-Breaded Chicken Tender Wrapper.

Close to 200 Hardee’s locations in Virginia will participate in the promotion.

“We recognize how important college athletics are in the lives of many of our customers,” said Jerry Allsbrook, chief marketing officer for Boddie-Noell Enterprises, the largest Hardee’s franchisee in the U.S. “We’re looking forward to continuing our tradition of supporting our fans’ love of football with this on-field kick promotion.”

Hardee’s Hand-Breaded Chicken Tender Wrappers were added to the menu last December, making Hardee’s Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders portable and affordable at $1.49. The Chicken Tender™Wrapper is made with one Hand-Breaded Chicken Tender rolled in a flour tortilla with shredded lettuce and shredded cheese. The Wrapper comes with a choice of Ranch, Honey Mustard, BBQ or Creamy Buffalo sauce.

Hardee’s Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders are fresh, all-white-meat chicken tenders, hand-dipped in eggs and buttermilk and lightly breaded. The Tenders were added to the menu last year and were introduced to Hardee’s by Boddie-Noell who first developed the menu item in the company’s test kitchens.

About Boddie-Noell Enterprises
Boddie-Noell Enterprises (BNE) has been a Hardee’s franchise operator continuously for 49 years. BNE is the largest Hardee’s franchise operator in the United States with 335 restaurants across four states (North Carolina, Virginia, Kentucky and South Carolina). The company employs more than 12,000 people and is headquartered in Rocky Mount,
N.C. For more information about the company, visit www.bneinc.com.

About Hardee’s
Celebrating 50 years in the quick-service industry, Hardee’s Food Systems is a wholly owned subsidiary of CKE Restaurants, Inc. of Carpinteria, Calif. As of the end of Q1 fiscal 2012, CKE, through its subsidiaries, had a total of 3,182 franchised, licensed or company-operated restaurants in 42 states and in 20 countries, including 1,262 Carl's Jr.® restaurants and 1,909 Hardee's restaurants. For more information, or to find a Hardee’s near you, go to www.hardees.com. Hardee’s social media sites include www.facebook.com/hardees, www.twitter.com/hardees and www.youtube.com/hardees.

New Kent Winery "Humbled and Honored" to Receive 2011 Virginia Governor's Cup for Its Wine

noreply@blogger.com (Rick) — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 13:52:00 +0000

RICHMOND, Va. (Oct. 7, 2011) - New Kent Winery's 2009 Reserve Chardonnay has been awarded the 2011 Virginia Governor's Cup for white wines, the top award given for wines grown in the state.

The Governor’s Cup was presented to New Kent Managing Partner Pete Johns and the winery’s winemaker, Tom Payette, by Gov. Bob McDonnell and First Lady Maureen McDonnell at ceremonies at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts where the winner was announced.

New Kent's 2009 Chardonnay Reserve was judged best from among 162 wines entered from 52 wineries, representing all of the appellations in the Commonwealth. The 30th annual Virginia Governor's Cup competition for white wines was sponsored by the Virginia Wineries Association.

“I am humbled and honored to accept this award and do so with great pride,” said Johns in accepting the award this week. “I acknowledge my partners in this winery, Boddie-Noell Enterprises, the wonderful New Kent Winery staff and our exceptional winemaker, Tom Payette. Tom's expertise and magical touch has helped New Kent Winery establish itself as one of Virginia's premier wineries."

Johns and Payette have worked closely for more than eight years to establish vineyards for the Winery which opened publicly in 2008.

"What a huge honor to be recognized for our 2009 Chardonnay Reserve,” said Payette. “It’s a privilege to work with such fine people at New Kent Winery and I am blessed to be able to do what I love to do - making wine, especially this beautiful Chardonnay."

Fermentation on the yeast lees in small premium American oak barrels makes this well rounded creamy Virginia Reserve Chardonnay unique among other wines. Extremely youthful despite its vintage, New Kent Winery's 2009 Reserve Chardonnay pairs beautifully with flavorful cheeses and all types of shellfish, veal, pork, poultry, seafood and cream sauce pasta dishes, according to Johns.

New Kent Winery is part of a large Master Planned Community, the New Kent Vineyards which includes the nearby upscale residential development Viniterra. The Winery was constructed from historic materials, including pre-Civil War oversized handmade brick, reclaimed heart pine columns, beams and trusses and cypress logs that were under water for more than 150 years.

The Governor's Cup for white wines was selected from seven Gold medalist wineries. A panel of 26 judges from five states judged the wines, which represent all of the appellations in the Commonwealth. The Virginia red wines were judged earlier this year and announced at the Virginia Wine Expo in February.

Several noted journalists and other wine aficionados were among the judging staff including Jeff Siegel (Dallas Morning News), Tony Lawrence (Wine Chef Philadelphia), Deborah Parker Wong, (Northern California editor for The Tasting Panel) along with retailers from Virginia and Maryland.

The rapid growth of Virginia's vibrant wine industry has made it one of the fastest-growing agricultural sectors in the state. Today, there are over 190 wineries, with growth escalating as fast as the state's advancements in wine quality and reputation.

The Virginia Governor’s Cup Wine Competition has been held in Virginia since 1982. The competition is open to Virginia appellation wines and ciders that use 95 percent or greater fruit grown in Virginia.

New Kent Winery is located in the heart of New Kent Vineyards, a multifaceted mixed-use planned community. In keeping with the rural setting of the county, the community has vineyards scattered throughout the project which serve as a buffer from the parkway that travels through the community.

For more information visit www.newkentwinery.com. For more information about the award, visit www.virginiawine.org.

Hardee's Restaurants in North Carolina Celebrate College Football Season with "Team Tender Tuesdays"

noreply@blogger.com (Rick) — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 17:30:00 +0000

RALEIGH, N.C. (Sept. 2, 2011) – Hardee’s® restaurants across North Carolina are celebrating the 2011 college football season across the state with a special promotion. Every Tuesday this season, Hardee’s restaurants statewide will offer a 5-piece Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders™ combo meal for the reduced price of $5, a savings of over $2.

More than 230 Hardee’s restaurants statewide will participate in “Team Tender Tuesdays.” The promotion begins Tuesday, Sept. 6 and runs the duration of the 2011 regular football season.

Fans throughout North Carolina are encouraged to take advantage of “Team Tender Tuesdays,” whether cheering for the University of North Carolina Tar Heels, the East Carolina University Pirates, the North Carolina State University Wolfpack or the Appalachian State University Mountaineers.

In addition to “Team Tender Tuesdays,” Hardee’s will sponsor on-field promotions at three games during the season. At each game a fan will be given the chance to kick a field goal at halftime. If the kick is good, every fan in the stadium will receive a coupon for a free Hand-Breaded Chicken Tender™ Wrapper.

“Hardee’s was born in North Carolina and we recognize the big role college sports play in the lives of many of our customers here,” said Jerry Allsbrook, chief marketing officer for Boddie-Noell Enterprises, the largest Hardee’s franchisee in North Carolina and the U.S. “We’re looking forward to continuing our tradition of supporting North Carolina’s love of football with our ‘Team Tender Tuesdays’ and on-field kick promotions.”

Hardee’s Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders are fresh, all-white-meat chicken tenders, hand-dipped in eggs and buttermilk and lightly breaded. The Tenders were added to the menu last year and were introduced to Hardee’s by Boddie-Noell who first developed the menu item in the company’s North Carolina test kitchens. The 5-piece Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders combo meal includes Natural-Cut French Fries and a beverage.

About Boddie-Noell Enterprises
Boddie-Noell Enterprises (BNE) has been a Hardee’s franchise operator continuously for 49 years. BNE is the largest Hardee’s franchise operator in the United States with 335 restaurants across four states (North Carolina, Virginia, Kentucky and South Carolina). The company employs more than 12,000 people and is headquartered in Rocky Mount,
N.C. For more information about the company, visit www.bneinc.com.

About Hardee’s
Celebrating 50 years in the quick-service industry, Hardee’s Food Systems is a wholly owned subsidiary of CKE Restaurants, Inc. of Carpinteria, Calif. As of the end of Q1 fiscal 2012, CKE, through its subsidiaries, had a total of 3,182 franchised, licensed or company-operated restaurants in 42 states and in 20 countries, including 1,262 Carl's Jr.® restaurants and 1,909 Hardee's restaurants. For more information, or to find a Hardee’s near you, go to www.hardees.com. Hardee’s social media sites include www.facebook.com/hardees, www.twitter.com/hardees and www.youtube.com/hardees.

Bailey's Fine Jewelry Launches 'Bailey Box Moments' Video Contest

noreply@blogger.com (Rick) — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 12:15:00 +0000

RALEIGH, N.C. (Sept. 1, 2011) – Bailey’s Fine Jewelry announces the launch of its Bailey Box Moments Video Contest, set to begin on Thursday, Sept. 1 and conclude on Wednesday, Nov. 30. Bailey’s is asking patrons to submit videos that capture genuine Bailey Box Moments – special heartfelt moments when giving or receiving a Bailey Box. Three winners will be selected from all entries to each receive a grand prize of $1,000 from Bailey’s Fine Jewelry.

Bailey’s Fine Jewelry is known for its signature Bailey Box, a black and white striped gift wrapping topped with a red bow for items purchased at the family owned-and-operated jewelry store. ‘Bailey Box Moments’ that capture the surprise and joy of receiving a Bailey Box are eligible to be submitted for this contest. Examples of Bailey Box Moments include, but are not limited to, proposals, anniversary surprises, birthday gifts and even spontaneous gift-giving occasions.

The videos will be judged and winners selected based on three main criteria. First, the video will be evaluated based on an overall emotional connection to the video. Second, the judges will evaluate the creativity, planning and execution of the video. Finally, a successful video will showcase the recipient’s reaction to the Bailey Box and a genuine, memorable Bailey Box Moment.

In addition to the $1,000 prize for the three selected winners, winners of the contest may have their videos featured in a Bailey’s Fine Jewelry commercial, on the official Bailey’s Fine Jewelry website, blog or YouTube page.

“One of my favorite parts of working at Bailey’s is being a part of our patrons’ special moments,” said Trey Bailey, director of operations at Bailey’s Fine Jewelry. “While we have the privilege of seeing some Bailey Box Moments in store, we don’t get to see them all. We can’t wait to see the Bailey Box Moments that have touched our patrons’ lives.”

For complete details of the Bailey Box Moments Video Contest, please visit www.baileybox.com.

About Bailey’s Fine Jewelry
Founded in 1948, Bailey's Fine Jewelry is a family owned-and-operated company with stores in Raleigh, Rocky Mount, Greenville and Fayetteville. Bailey's offers jewelry from today's most esteemed designers, exquisite diamonds, estate jewelry, fashion accessories, fine timepieces and gifts. With an emphasis on customer satisfaction, personalized services include custom design, watch and jewelry repair, appraisal and bridal registry. Steeped in family tradition, Bailey's is one of the most well-regarded and innovative jewelry stores in North Carolina and is best known for its distinctive 'Bailey Box' slogan. For more information, please call toll-free (866) 725-3111 or visit online at www.baileybox.com.

Innovative Vector Control Consortium Announces Discovery Project with SCYNEXIS

noreply@blogger.com (Rick) — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 12:00:00 +0000

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, North Carolina and LIVERPOOL, U.K. (July 12, 2011) - The Innovative Vector Control Consortium (IVCC) announced today that it has signed an agreement with drug discovery and development company SCYNEXIS, Inc. to find potential candidate compounds suitable for development into new insecticide active ingredients to protect public health.

New active ingredients are urgently needed to combat insecticide resistance which is a growing problem in the global fight against malaria.

Under the agreement, SCYNEXIS will screen its extensive chemical library, which was specifically targeted as insecticides, for activity against adult mosquitoes, and create a platform for screening other chemical libraries from companies and groups around the world.

The project will aim to deliver a target list of compounds suitable for taking forward for further development.

Dr. Tom McLean, IVCC’s chief operating officer, said: “We look forward to working with SCYNEXIS and are hopeful that their expertise in insecticide discovery research will yield further candidates for development as new active ingredients. Disease control programmes rely on effective insecticides for vector control and resistance to all the insecticides currently approved for vector control is already present in some mosquito populations, posing a major threat to recent gains in malaria control. This project joins our other discovery programmes aimed at developing three new active ingredients unaffected by known resistance mechanisms by 2020.”

“SCYNEXIS is pleased to participate in this important project and looks forward applying its technology and expertise to the delivery of compound candidates for effective mosquito control,’’ said Dr. Yves Ribeill, president & chief executive officer of SCYNEXIS, Inc. “Through the SCYNEXIS Global Health Alliance, we are committed to providing advanced screening technology to identify compounds that can potentially be useful in global health to control protozoans, helminths and insect vectors and to advancing these compounds through integrated discovery programs to the clinic.”

About The Innovative Vector Control Consortium
The IVCC is a Product Development Partnership (PDP) established as a not-for-profit company and registered charity to overcome the barriers to innovation in the development of new insecticides for public health vector control and to develop information systems and tools which will enable new and existing pesticides to be used more effectively.
For further information, please contact:
Tom McLean IVCC COO tom.mclean@ivcc.com +44 151 705 3202

About SCYNEXIS
SCYNEXIS delivers integrated, efficient and innovative drug discovery and development solutions to our global health and pharmaceutical partners. Our record of success is exemplified by the delivery of eleven pre-clinical drug candidates over the last five years. SCYNEXIS’ teams are tailored to be especially effective in moving customer projects from concept to clinic, utilizing powerful proprietary technologies such as the HEOS® SaaS Software Platform for comprehensive drug discovery information management and the MEDCHEM-FACTORY® High-Throughput Synthesis and Purification Platform.
Our fully-integrated contract research solutions include medicinal chemistry, advanced biological screening, in vitro pharmacology and ADMET, DMPK, bioanalytical and analytical chemistry, process chemistry, and cGMP manufacturing. Founded in 2000, SCYNEXIS is located in Research Triangle Park, N.C.

Bailey's Fine Jewelry Receives Five Awards

noreply@blogger.com (Rick) — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 15:57:00 +0000

RALEIGH, N.C. (June 15, 2011) - Bailey’s Fine Jewelry was selected for five awards for excellence in quality and customer service. Cary Magazine, InStore Magazine, Independent Weekly, the Greenville Times and Raleigh Downtowner all honored Bailey’s.

Cary Magazine’s sixth annual Maggy Awards, published in the January/February 2011 issue, selected the top products and services in Western Wake County, naming Bailey’s “Best Jeweler in Western Wake.”

National publication InStore Magazine honored Bailey’s Fine Jewelry by naming it a “Cool Store: One of America’s Most Unique Jewelry Stores.” The magazine highlighted the Greenville location calling it a “Disneyland for Ladies.”

Most recently, Independent Weekly named Bailey’s as the “Best Jewelry Store in Wake County” in its annual Best of the Triangle Awards. The Best of the Triangle Awards honor the top businesses in an array of categories throughout the Triangle.

The Greenville Times selected the Greenville Bailey’s Fine Jewelry location for two awards at the end of 2010. Bailey’s was named “Best Place to Buy a Diamond” and “Best Place for Wedding Gifts” in the 2010 Best of Times Awards.

The Raleigh Downtowner was the fifth publication to honor Bailey’s. Downtowner readers voted on their favorite businesses and services in and around the downtown Raleigh area. Bailey’s was named “Favorite Place to Buy Jewelry” in the 2011 Best of Downtowner Awards.

“One of our main goals is to provide 100 percent customer satisfaction and to give the best possible experience to our customers,” said Trey Bailey, director of operations for Bailey’s Fine Jewelry. “We feel honored to have won these awards from so many distinguished publications that are voted on by our customers. It shows us we’re on the right track and we look forward to continuing to serve them in the future.”

About Bailey’s Fine Jewelry
Founded in 1948, Bailey's Fine Jewelry is a family owned-and-operated company with stores in Raleigh, Rocky Mount, Greenville and Fayetteville. Bailey's offers jewelry from today's most esteemed designers, exquisite diamonds, estate jewelry, fashion accessories, fine timepieces and gifts. With an emphasis on customer satisfaction, personalized services include custom design, watch and jewelry repair, appraisal and bridal registry. Steeped in family tradition, Bailey's is one of the most well-regarded and innovative jewelry stores in North Carolina and is best known for its distinctive 'Bailey Box' slogan. For more information, please call toll-free (866) 725-3111 or visit online at www.baileybox.com.

Restaurant Management Group Names Restaurant Supervisors and General Managers of the Year

noreply@blogger.com (Rick) — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 15:36:00 +0000

KINGSPORT, TN. – Restaurant Management Group (RMG) has named the top Supervisors and General Mangers of the company’s 81-location restaurant business. The four individuals were judged the best for the Hardee’s® and Little Caesars® franchise restaurants the company operates across eight states.

Keith Treadway was selected Supervisor of the Year for the company’s Little Caesars restaurants and Shane Ailey was named winning Supervisor for the company’s Hardee’s locations. The selection of the two was based on criteria that include guest comments, financial controls, safety, employee turnover, inspection scores and quality assurance.

Treadway is responsible for 35 Little Caesars locations in eastern Tennessee, southwest Virginia, North Carolina, and Florida. RMG currently operates 39 Little Caesars locations throughout Tennessee, Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia and Florida. He won the award last year as well.

Ailey is responsible for nine Hardee’s locations in the Tri-Cities area. He joined Hardee’s in 1990 and has been with franchisee RMG since 2000. Ailey was also recognized as Supervisor of the Year in 2003 and 2006. RMG currently operates 42 Hardee’s locations throughout Virginia, Tennessee, West Virginia, Ohio and Pennsylvania.

Erwin Little Caesars® Manager Tenille Keplinger was selected as General Manager of the Year from the company’s Little Caesars restaurants and Debbie Tice of Vienna, W.V. was named top General Manager for the company’s Hardee’s franchise restaurants. Tice has worked for Hardee’s since 1983 and has been a General Manager since 2000. Keplinger has worked for Little Caesars for nine years.

The four winners were announced during a recent companywide recognition event in Kingsport where RMG is headquartered.

For more information about RMG, please visit www.rmgrestaurants.com.

Baker Roofing Receives 2011 Family Business Award from Wake Forest University

noreply@blogger.com (Rick) — Tue, 24 May 2011 15:31:00 +0000

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Baker Roofing Company has received the 2011 North Carolina Family Business of the Year Award by the Wake Forest University Schools of Business Family Business Center.

Baker Roofing was honored with the Generations Award for exceptional longevity in family ownership of the business which began in Raleigh more than 95 years ago. The award was presented to Baker Roofing’s leadership during ceremonies at Reynolda House in Winston-Salem.

The Family Business Awards, presented by the University’s Family Business Center and media sponsor Business North Carolina, are designed to recognize the achievements of family-owned, North Carolina-based businesses and their contributions to their communities.

Baker Roofing was founded in Raleigh by Prentiss Baker Sr. in 1915 as a tin shop and today Baker’s descendants still run the company which has grown and evolved into the third-largest roofing company in the U.S., according to an industry trade publication.

Today eight family members actively work in and manage Baker Roofing which now has
more than 750 employees in 10 locations across the Southeast. Baker is also the largest roofing company in North Carolina.

Among the family membership who represent the latest generational succession are W. Prentiss Baker III, Frank Baker, Dylan Baker, John Matthews, Toby Boyles, Mark Lee, Andy Baker and Kristi Baker Lee. The company’s current leadership includes Prentiss Baker as chairman, Woody Baldwin as chief executive officer and Mark Lee as president.

“Baker Roofing truly embodies a multi-generational family business that is financially successful while still valuing family succession and being an integral part of the community,” said Kathy Baker, director of the University’s Family Business Center.

She noted that in addition to the company’s growth over the decades, Baker Roofing is a community leader and supporter of countless non-profit charities including the Wake County Boys and Girls Club, the Salvation Army of Wake County, Habitat for Humanity and local churches.

Baker Roofing was one of four companies honored by the Family Business Center in several categories of its annual awards.

Petersburg Hardee's Biscuit Maker Wins Top Award in Boddie-Noell's 2011 Biscuit Maker Challenge

noreply@blogger.com (Rick) — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 15:28:00 +0000

ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. (April 27, 2011) – Boddie-Noell Enterprises announced today that Leziel Sanders of Petersburg, VA., is the 2011 overall champion of the company’s annual Hardee’s Biscuit Maker Challenge.

Sanders was selected in judged competition as the best among some 740 biscuit makers at 336 Hardee’s restaurants operated by Boddie-Noell, the largest Hardee’s franchise operator in the United States. She bakes Made from Scratch™ biscuits at the Hardee’s at 2839 Hickory Hill Road in Petersburg.

Sanders was one of four regional winners selected from the Hardee’s operated by Boddie-Noell across North Carolina, Virginia, South Carolina and Kentucky. The other three regional winners are Janet Thomas of Aberdeen, Wayne Newman of Martinsville, VA., and last year’s overall winner, Lee Damien of Virginia Beach, VA.

Boddie-Noell honored the four regional winners during a banquet at the company’s Rose Hill Conference Center near Nashville, N.C. during which the Biscuit Maker champion was announced. Photos of the four biscuit-making finalists will be featured later this year on paper tray liners provided to in-store customers at all Hardee’s operated by Boddie-Noell.

The competition started in December, and each biscuit maker was evaluated on the quality of his or her biscuits, knowledge, cleanliness and care of biscuit equipment, knowledge and execution of company procedures, grooming and appearance. The competition’s judges included general and district managers, regional directors and vice presidents of operations and other executives in the restaurant division of Boddie-Noell.

Sanders said that she was stunned when it was announced at the awards events that she won. “I was very grateful and very happy,” she said. “I’m very proud, just overwhelmed. It’s making me smile a lot.”

While Sanders had worked at the Hardee’s location for less than two years, she had been a biscuit maker for only about two months when she entered the competition. That short amount of time perfecting her biscuit-making skills is the least amount of experience baking Hardee’s biscuits of any biscuit maker to win the competition since it began in 1983. It’s a tribute to her baking skills, to carefully following procedures and her commitment to make the perfect golden brown Hardee’s biscuit.

“That she has been baking biscuits for only two months when this competition began shows how meticulous she is,” said Mike Zollo, a Boddie-Noell regional vice president who oversees Hardee’s operations in Sanders’ area. “She’s got competitiveness but also has a really nice smile on her face and it shows with this a special achievement for her.”

Sanders, who comes from a large Philippine family, loves to cook and especially to barbecue. Her favorite breakfast menu item is the sausage biscuit. In her spare time she loves to garden and play Scrabble with her husband William and friends.

“We have some amazing biscuit makers within our company, folks who take real pride in what they create each morning,” said Terry Lewis, Boddie-Noell’s vice president of operations for Hardee’s and host of the Biscuit Maker Banquet. “They make fantastic biscuits that are a signature menu item for Hardee’s and we’re very proud to have them working for our company.”

Hardee’s Made from Scratch™ biscuits, which have been served at Boddie-Noell restaurants since the 1970’s, are a critical part of the restaurant’s menu. In 2010, Hardee’s restaurants owned and operated by Boddie-Noell used 772,360 pounds of biscuit flour, 9,852,645 pounds of biscuit mix and 676,000 gallons of buttermilk to make the golden brown biscuits – enough flour, mix and buttermilk to fill 420 tractor-trailers.

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Boddie-Noell Enterprises (BNE) is a diversified family-owned business engaged primarily in restaurants and land development. A Hardee’s franchise operator for 49 years, BNE is the largest Hardee’s franchise operator in the United States with 335 restaurants across four states (North Carolina, Virginia, Kentucky and South Carolina). The company-owned restaurant brands include Texas Steakhouse & Saloon and Café Carolina and Bakery. BNE also operates franchise Moe’s Southwest Grill restaurants as well as the historic Rose Hill Conference Center. The company has major land-development projects completed or under way along the North Carolina coast and in Virginia. BNE employs more than 12,000 people and is headquartered in Rocky Mount, N.C. For more information about the company, visit www.bneinc.com.