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The Fayetteville Woodpeckers to keep baseball going year round at the TJ Robinson Life Center

A batting cage dedication will take place on Thursday, November 17th at 5 pm at the TJ Robinson Life Center, Blackridge Road, Hope Mills, NC, as part of a donation of baseball equipment by the Fayetteville Woodpeckers.

For many young people in nearby schools and towns, sports go beyond simple enjoyment. Every year, more than 60 million kids and teenagers between the ages of 6 and 18 take part in organized sports in local schools and youth sports centers around them. Additionally, at least 61% of people who participated in sports regularly as children have higher rates of success in life, better communication skills, lower rates of drug and alcohol abuse, higher standards of living, and more active relationships with their families, partners, communities, and social networks.

Through the TJ Robinson Life Center, the Fayetteville Woodpeckers have provided baseball equipment to promote youth participation in baseball and sports. Thanks to the donation, young people will have free access to baseball equipment and other possibilities to learn about the sport. The TJ Robinson Life Center is a multi-sport and community gym in Hope Mills, North Carolina, that provides young people of all ages, races, religions, and socioeconomic backgrounds with equal opportunities. Youths in nearby Fayetteville schools and neighborhoods now have access to batting cages and other baseball gear like bats, gloves, helmets, and pitching machines. The donation aims to inspire young people to learn about baseball and get involved in the sport without the financial obstacles that could have otherwise prohibited them from doing so enabling them to study, develop, and thrive in a stable environment.

About TJ Robinson Life Center 

TJ Robinson Life Center offers continuous assistance to the neighborhood and homes through wellness, development, and support, to the neighborhood through inclusion and participation regardless of gender, religion, or status. Designed for neighborhood residents, the TJ Robinson Life Center is a multisport and fitness facility. The TJ Robinson Life Center aspires to and works hard to be the change that our neighborhood needs.  In addition to offering a world-class sporting environment that everybody can enjoy, it plays a crucial role in helping today’s youngster’s personal growth.

To learn more, click here

 

About Fayetteville Woodpeckers 

 

The Fayetteville Woodpeckers are a Class A minor league baseball team based in North Carolina and an affiliate of the World Champion Houston Astros. They play their home games at Segra Stadium in the heart of Downtown Fayetteville. The Fayetteville Woodpeckers are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in the city of Fayetteville as well as the surrounding areas. One of their guiding principles is to encourage and facilitate youth sports, which has made a real impact on the Fayetteville neighborhood.

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Batting Cage Dedication as Fayetteville Woodpeckers Donates Baseball Equipment for Youths at the TJ Robinson Life Center.

A batting cage dedication will take place on Friday, November 18th at 5 pm at the TJ Robinson Life Center, Blackridge Road, Hope Mills, NC, as part of a donation of baseball equipment by the Fayetteville Woodpeckers.

For many young people in nearby schools and towns, sports go beyond simple enjoyment. Every year, more than 60 million kids and teenagers between the ages of 6 and 18 take part in organized sports in local schools and youth sports centers around them. Additionally, at least 61% of people who participated in sports regularly as children have higher rates of success in life, better communication skills, lower rates of drug and alcohol abuse, higher standards of living, and more active relationships with their families, partners, communities, and social networks.

Through the TJ Robinson Life Center, the Fayetteville Woodpeckers have provided baseball equipment to promote youth participation in baseball and sports. Thanks to the donation, young people will have free access to baseball equipment and other possibilities to learn about the sport. The TJ Robinson Life Center is a multi-sport and community gym in Hope Mills, North Carolina, that provides young people of all ages, races, religions, and socioeconomic backgrounds with equal opportunities. Youths in nearby Fayetteville schools and neighborhoods now have access to batting cages and other baseball gear like bats, gloves, helmets, and pitching machines. The donation aims to inspire young people to learn about baseball and get involved in the sport without the financial obstacles that could have otherwise prohibited them from doing so enabling them to study, develop, and thrive in a stable environment.

About TJ Robinson Life Centre

TJ Robinson Life Center offers continuous assistance to the neighborhood and homes through wellness, development, and support,  to the neighborhood through inclusion and participation regardless of gender, religion, or status. Designed for neighborhood residents, the TJ Robinson Life Centre is a multisport and fitness facility. The TJ Robinson Life Centre aspires to and works hard to be the change that our neighborhood needs.  In addition to offering a world-class sporting environment that everybody can enjoy, it plays a crucial role in helping today’s youngster’s personal growth.

To learn more, click here

 

About Fayetteville Woodpeckers

Fayetteville Woodpeckers is a minor league baseball team based in North Carolina and an affiliate of the World Champion Houston Astros in the Carolina League. They play their home games at Segra Stadium. The Fayetteville Woodpeckers are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in the surrounding areas as well as in the city of Fayetteville. One of its guiding principles is to encourage and facilitate young athletics, which has a real impact on the Fayetteville neighborhood.

To learn more, click here.

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Festival of Lights makes a comeback this November at Sweet Valley Ranch.

This November, Sweet Valley Ranch will host its annual Festival of Lights once again.

 

Holiday-loving families are in for a treat as Fayetteville, Sweet Valley Ranch’s Festival of Lights makes a triumphant comeback this season. In Fayetteville, Sweet Valley is a working farm with a natural aesthetic that also serves as a local tourist destination and recreational spot for the locals and neighbors. Families will once again enjoy its annual Festival of Lights.

 

Over a million lights and more than 350 unique exotic animals can be found in the enchanting Christmas holiday wonderland known as the Festival of Light. Come see animals take center stage in this enchanting ranch this holiday season with your family and friends. The Festival of Light is a drive-through event, and parking is available for visitors at Tony’s Winter Wonderland across the street.

In addition, the event offers vendors, gift stores, rides, food, and more. The drive-through event requires all ticket holders to be in the same car.

 

First responders, Tony’s Backyard, Dinosaur World, Star Wars, Santa’s Drive-Thru Gift Shop, Nativity Scene, Gingerbread House, The Grinch’s Mansions, and Military Tribute are just a few of the special exhibits available. From November 25 to December 26 the festival of lights is open, with many specific days accessible throughout the week. Check the website and reserve times and days that are convenient for you because this event is expected to last for only a few weeks.

  

Festival of Light has received excellent ratings from people from all over the world and has been voted the best destination to spend Christmas according to many different magazines and publications. The festival offers exhilarating activities to provide each guest with a memorable experience they won’t soon forget. At the Festival of Lights, exotic creatures are not just sideshows; they are the main event. A tractor-pulled farm wagon rental program is another fantastic service provided by Sweet Valley Ranch. Guests can take advantage of this to experience and explore the lights and animals. 

 

About Sweet Valley Ranch

Sweet Valley Ranch in Fayetteville draws its inspiration from nature and has strong ties to farming, agriculture, and animals to offer visitors and families a fun and exciting experience. Sweet Valley Ranch is keen on charity and was founded with the intention of giving back to the local area and Community. Here, nature and adventure merge under the ownership and management of Fred and Anita Surgeon. Seasonal activities held in Sweet Valley include Backwoods Terror Ranch, Springtime Adventures, Dinosaur World, Festival of Lights, and Music at the Farm. Sweet Valley Ranch is committed to giving back to the community and collaborates with nonprofits to assist residents of Fayette.

 

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A community that gives: Health Fair and Blood Drive set to take place in Cumberland County.

On December 9, 2022, in Cumberland County, TJ Robinson Life Centre will organize a blood drive and health fair in honor of Darvin K. Jones, a longstanding community outreach director at Cape Fear Valley Health Centre.

 

The first-ever Darvin. K. Jones blood drive will be held on December 9, 2022, at the TJ Robinson Life Centre in Hope Mills, North Carolina, by TJ Robinson and the Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. This health fair and blood drive, which is set to run from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, is the first of what is intended to be a series of events aimed at uniting the neighborhood and saving lives.

 

The health fair offers several essential services, including free health screenings, blood pressure checks, hearing and vision exams, dental exams, spine exams, and services for people with disabilities. Anyone who participates in the event will also be able to receive a free health screening from Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

 

Volunteer participation in the Health Fair is encouraged from people of the community. Blood will be examined and checked to assure blood safety prior to donation. 

 

The TJ Robinson Life Center wants to reassure the general public and potential donors that their information and data are secure and that it will not divulge information to people or government organizations without their consent.

 

Visit this website for further details: 

 

About TJ Robinson Life Centre

 

The TJ Robinson Life Centre is a nonprofit organization that provides ongoing support to the neighborhood and homes through wellness, development, support, diversification, and opened channels of communication to the neighborhood through inclusion and participation on all levels, regardless of gender, religion, or status. The TJ Robinson Life Centre aspires to and works hard to be the change that our neighborhood needs. The TJ Robinson Life Centre is a multisport and fitness center created for use by locals and those in the neighborhood. In addition to offering a world-class sporting environment that everybody can enjoy, it plays a crucial role in helping today’s youngsters develop personally.

 

About Cape Fear Valley Medical Centre

 

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center information

Since 1954, Cape Fear Valley Medical Centre has served Fayetteville, Cumberland, as a reliable regional medical hub. The Cape Fear Valley Medical Center specializes in surgical procedures, cancer therapy, and cardiac care. A community-based, non-profit blood center called the Cape Fear Blood Donor Center offers blood products from blood donors to patients at Cape Fear Valley Health. It started as a strategy to give local residents a chance to help themselves and their community by donating blood voluntarily.

 

Visit this page for additional details.

 

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E.E. Smith Sports Hall of Fame 2023 Inductees

 

The National Association of E.E. Smith Alumni and Friends, Inc. (NAEESAF) and The E.E. Smith Sports Hall of Fame (EES SHOF) are proud to announce the second annual class of inductees into the E.E. Smith Sports Hall of Fame. The E.E. Smith Sports Hall of Fame was established August 9, 2021, with the mission to recognize the noteworthy achievements and contributions of student athletes, teams, coaches, school staff, and volunteers who donated extraordinary amounts of time and talent to the E.E. Smith athletic program.

 

The HOF Initiative Committee is excited to announce the E.E. Smith Sports Hall of Fame Second Class as follows:

• Three former coaches who helped to create and continue Smith’s outstanding winning sports legacy —  Ida Askew, Henry A. Black, and Milton A. Butts.

• Fourteen former E.E. Smith athletes who excelled in various sports at EES and in college: Joyce Vaughn Battle ’81 Basketball, Robert Brickey ’86 Basketball, Nettie Toomer Council ’48 Basketball, Carl Galbreath ’45 Football, Angela Hill ’90 Basketball, Carey Hughley ’61 Football, Samara Dobbins Johnson ’91 Basketball, Connell Maynor ’87 Football, Earl McNeill ’68 Basketball and Baseball, Garvin Stone ’69 Football, Brandon Wallace ’05 Wrestling, Bobby Earl Williams ’58 Football, Colette Williams Valentine ’82 Track and Field, Roszella Major Williams ’78 Track and Field.

• One Legacy Family of outstanding athletes, The Cole Brothers: Ben ‘57, Alexander (Fuzzy) ‘61, Allen ‘62 and Lamb ‘67.

• Three North Carolina State Championship Men’s Basketball Teams: 1937, 1938, and 1950.

• The 1939 Men’s Basketball Team who were Finalist in the National Championship.

 

The HOF Initiative Committee, on behalf of NAEESAF members, will introduce the second class of inductees at the home basketball game,Friday, December 2, 2022, vs. Saint Paul’s.  The Second HOF Class will be formally inducted into the E.E. Smith Sports Hall of Fame at a ceremony during a Gala Banquet on Sunday, May 28, 2023, as a part of the NAEESAF’s 2023 Annual Memorial Day Weekend Reunion activities.

 

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Multi Media professional and mother of 3 releases first book project

Jelia JC Coleman-Hepner is no ordinary woman, she is the friendly OAP you listen to on your radio and podcast, journalist, mother of three, and now an author as she releases the copy of her first ever book titled Give God Your Broken Pieces. 

 

Give God your broken pieces is a daily devotional manual and guide to help people with their spiritual growth. It takes personal references and inspiration from Jelia’s life and daily experiences to encourage others to sustain their faith in challenging and difficult times and encourages people to let God heal those broken pieces of their lives. 

 

Jelia “JC” Coleman-Hepner is a multimedia professional with a background in radio, tv, newspapers, and magazines. This mother of three can do it all and is an example of “Nothing is impossible”. Mothers are heroes without capes and JC is no exemption from the battleground that is life and parenting, juggling three children and a thriving career. JC struggled too which thus inspired her to write the daily devotional book as a way to help and support others in the painful process and bittersweet journey of life having been through a lot herself

“JC” said in her post “ I have been through a lot, so I wrote this book to encourage others that face life, storms such as depression, anxiety, heartbreak, loneliness, financial hardships, child trauma, suicidal thoughts e.t.c… Just know you are not alone, and I wrote this book to encourage people not to give up and let God heal those broken pieces”. ” 

Managing the demands of family, childbearing, and parenting, JC completed her master’s degree program in journalism. She has long worked as a radio personality and a public figure in Media..

 

Broken pieces is a life-changing book and inspirational in its contents for not just Christian life but people dealing with emotional baggage and troubles. The paperback book is available online on Amazon and Barnes and Noble bookstores and can be ordered from their platforms.

The book focuses on how sometimes you have to be broken to build yourself back up stronger piece by piece to appreciate the healing so that the next time you are looking for love you know where to find it. She is a female entrepreneur, with a broad knowledge of broadcasting and journalism. Give God your broken pieces is an inspirational manual to self-healing and God’s healing powers of comfort in the current realities of the world. 

 

For more information on her book and where you can find it please visit here

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Backwoods Terror Ranch Returns To Sweet Valley Ranch

 

Another season of terror is upon us as the October 2022 edition of the Backwoods house of horror and Dr. Surgeon’s Manor is set to thrill the adventurous and leave a lasting horrifying experience. Backwoods is inviting all lovers of adventures to witness the house of terror which features diverse thrilling attractions to have a horrifying experience of fun at Sweet Valley Ranch in Fayetteville, NC.

 

Sweet Valley Ranch is home to one-of-a-kind seasonal events and a tourist attraction in Fayetteville and a safe place to have a family fun time experience. With the inclusion of farm animals to create wonderful experiences for all ages, Sweet Valley Ranch is an event venue with its rustic setting deco, riding trails, and fishing ponds to have fun, relax, refresh, recharge and discover fun experiences in a family friendly environment where nature meets adventure.

 

Backwoods Terror Ranch features side attractions which include, Surgeon Manor, The Graveyard, Slaughter House, and more tailored for the adventurers for those who love horror and thrill. Sweet Valley Ranch ensures all measures to make its environment and events Covid-19 safe and has an employ of capable staff ready to assist people have a quality time filled with fun and adventures.

 

Sweet Valley Ranch leverages Backwoods Terror Ranch to create a community for people who love horror and are often sidelined in amusement and entertainment. Backwoods Terror Ranch sets itself apart from others because it truly cares about its customers and their expectations and is committed to creating a thrilling experience on each visit. It not only provides exciting experiences to feed visitors’ wild imaginations and love for terror, and horror, it has top-line security to ensure a safe environment. It also has a wide range of beautiful animals from different continents well taken care of and happy to be a part of your fun-filled experience and charm you away.

 

About Backwoods Terror Ranch at Sweet Valley Ranch

Sweet Valley Ranch in Fayetteville, NC is nature-inspired and has deeply connected roots in farming, agriculture, and animals to create a fun and adventurous filled experience for people and families. Created out of a desire and passion to create something valuable to the community while being involved in it. Sweet Valley Ranch is owned and operated by Fred and Anita Surgeon is where nature meets adventure. Sweet Valley Ranch host seasonal events such as Springtime Adventures, Dinosaur World, Festival of lights, Backwoods Terror Ranch, and, Music at the Farm. Sweet Valley Ranch is keen on giving back to the community and is involved in charity and partners with organizations to help people in Fayetteville called “Sweet Valley Ranch Gives Back”.

For more information on opening dates, location, fees, and more check here.

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Backwoods Terror Ranch Returns to Sweet Valley Ranch

Another season of terror is upon us as the October 2022 edition of the Backwoods house of horror and Dr. Surgeon’s Manor is set to thrill the adventurous and leave a lasting horrifying experience. Backwoods is inviting all lovers of adventures to witness the house of terror which features diverse thrilling attractions to have a horrifying experience of fun at Sweet Valley Farm, Fayetteville.

Sweet Valley Farm is home to one-of-a-kind seasonal events and a tourist attraction in Fayetteville and a safe place to have a family fun time experience. With the inclusion of farm animals to create wonderful experiences for all ages, Sweet Valley Farm is an event venue with its rustic setting decor, riding trails, and fishing ponds to have fun, relax, refresh, recharge and discover fun experiences in a family friendly environment where nature meets adventure.

Backwoods Terror Ranch features side attractions which include, Surgeon Manor, The Graveyard, Lab Paint Factory, Slaughter House, and more tailored for the adventurers for those who love horror and thrill. Sweet Valley Ranch ensures all measures to make its environment and events COVID-19 safe and has an employ of capable staff ready to assist people have a quality time filled with fun and adventures.

Sweet Valley Ranch leverages the Terror Ranch to create a community for people who love horror and are often sidelined in amusement and entertainment. Terror Ranch sets itself apart from others because it truly cares about its customers and their expectations and is committed to creating a thrilling experience on each visit. It not only provides exciting experiences to feed visitors’ wild imaginations and love for terror, and horror, it has top-line security to ensure a safe environment. It also has a wide range of beautiful animals from different continents well taken care of and happy to be a part of your fun-filled experience and charm you away.

About Sweet Valley Ranch

Sweet Valley Ranch in Fayetteville is nature-inspired and has deeply connected roots in farming, agriculture, and animals to create a fun and adventurous filled experience for people and families. Created out of a desire and passion to create something valuable to the community while being involved in it, Sweet Valley Ranch Owned and managed by Fred and Anita Surgeon, is where nature meets adventure. Sweet Valley host seasonal events such as Springtime Adventures, Dinosaur World, Festival of lights, Backwoods Terror Ranch, and, Music at the Farm. Sweet Valley Ranch is keen on giving back to the community and is involved in charity and partners with organizations to help people in Fayette.

For more information on opening dates, location, fees, and more check here.

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Surgeon & Associates Ranks No. 3504 on the 2022 Inc. 5000 Annual List

Fayetteville,NC August 16, 2022 – Today, Inc. revealed that Surgeon & Associates is No. 3504 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The list represents a one-of-a-kind look at the most successful companies within the economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent businesses. Facebook, Chobani, Under Armour, Microsoft, Patagonia, and many other well-known names gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000.

 The companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 have not only been successful, but have also demonstrated resilience amid supply chain woes, labor shortages, and the ongoing impact of Covid-19. Among the top 500, the average median three-year revenue growth rate soared to 2,144 percent. Together, those companies added more than 68,394 jobs over the past three years.

“We are delighted to be recognized for the growth of our organization. Surgeon & Associates, Inc. stands by our vision of being committed as a responsible employer focusing on exceeding customer expectations by utilizing integrity, efficiency, work ethic, and family-centered values.” says Frederick D. Surgeon CEO of Surgeon & Associates.

 

Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at www.inc.com/inc5000. The top 500 companies are featured in the September issue of Inc. magazine, which will be available on August 23.

 

“The accomplishment of building one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S., in light of recent economic roadblocks, cannot be overstated,” says Scott Omelianuk, editor-in-chief of Inc. “Inc. is thrilled to honor the companies that have established themselves through innovation, hard work, and rising to the challenges of today.” 

More about Inc. and the Inc. 5000

 

Methodology

Companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2018 to 2021. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2018. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2021. (Since then, some on the list may have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2018 is $100,000; the minimum for 2021 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons. Growth rates used to determine company rankings were calculated to four decimal places. The top 500 companies on the Inc. 5000 are featured in Inc. magazine’s September issue. The entire Inc. 5000 can be found at http://www.inc.com/inc5000.

 

About Inc.

The world’s most trusted business-media brand, Inc. offers entrepreneurs the knowledge, tools, connections, and community to build great companies. Its award-winning multiplatform content reaches more than 50 million people each month across a variety of channels including websites, newsletters, social media, podcasts, and print. Its prestigious Inc. 5000 list, produced every year since 1982, analyzes company data to recognize the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States. The global recognition that comes with inclusion in the 5000 gives the founders of the best businesses an opportunity to engage with an exclusive community of their peers, and the credibility that helps them drive sales and recruit talent. The associated Inc. 5000 Conference & Gala is part of a highly acclaimed portfolio of bespoke events produced by Inc. For more information, visit www.inc.com.

 

For more information on the Inc. 5000 Conference & Gala, visit http://conference.inc.com/.  

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ShaDonna “Mo” McPhaul announces plans to help build brand awareness for small business owners, entrepreneurs and veterans.

Mo is the founder and CEO Mo’s Heroes Inc and The Mo You Know, LLC. 

The Mo You Know, LLC aims provide small businesses with the needed exposure to their customers and target audience by providing consultations, media pitching and social media management to that end. 

Mo’s 20 year long service in the United States Air Force has equipped her with extensive public relations skills. She has expertly served the military in the various fields of Public Affairs, Administrative Support, Knowledge Operations Management, Human Resources & Logistics Management, Command & Control and Religion & Resiliency Support. Her expertise in public relations has earned her several awards and a number of magazine features. She has also co-authored two best-selling anthologies titled ‘Shift On’ and “Life of a Veteran: Voices Behind Mental Illness. She has penned an E-book “It’s Not What You Know, It’s the Mo You Know. Mo is also the host of “The Mo You Know Growth Impact Radio Show”! 

 

Her versatile military career and equally versatile entrepreneurial run have both snowballed into what is now a very large body of knowledge in public relations and media. Her company The Mo You Know, provides small businesses with a number of services ranging from consultations, marketing, social media management and media pitching. These services are excellently provided to ensure results for small businesses and entrepreneurs who are just starting out. 

As a successful veteran entrepreneur, Mo has decided to help veteran entrepreneurs and small business owners build brand awareness in the media driven industry. With a large number of businesses battling for media attention and brand awareness, small businesses can tend to be eclipsed by larger businesses in the media. Recognizing this, Mo plans to use her extensive knowledge and experience in public relations to help veteran entrepreneurs and small business owners reach their customers and target audience through the media. This opportunity will equip veteran entrepreneurs and small business owners with needed information and tools to scale the media and build brand awareness for their various businesses. 

 

Veteran entrepreneurs and veteran small business owners should therefore anticipate and prepare for this opportunity to forge a successful and long lasting path for their businesses by increasing the media presence of their businesses and as a result, grow their businesses. Mo and her media consulting and marketing company The Mo You Know, LLC will help all veteran entrepreneurs and business owners who will make use of the opportunity they have provided. Mo is also very excited to provide this opportunity for veteran entrepreneurs and small business owners being one herself and hopes that the outcome will be successful and beneficial to all of the participants. 

To learn more, visit https://shadonnamcphaul.com/