On Friday, May 3rd, TRP Sumner Partner Jason Poole, Chairman of East Carolina University Board of Trustees, addressed the 2024 graduating class from ECU.
With 20,000 people in attendance, including proud students, proud parents and family members, faculty and the community at large, the students were encouraged and inspired to look forward to their future. Jason spoke for the university and shared the board’s confidence and faith in the graduates as they make their mark in life and future careers. This is quite an honor for Jason as he is a graduate himself from East Carolina University. The firm is extremely proud of Jason’s commitment to supporting and guiding the future for all students attending the university.
This is the first year of the Veteran Business Expo, and it grew out of Fayetteville PWC’s Economic Impact Program, which focuses on expanding access and opportunity in public-sector contracting while strengthening the local economy. It builds off th
Lynlene Apiary and Crafts is owned and operated by mother-daughter duo Carolyn Kleinert and Jolene Kleinert. They are certified apiarists and sell honey, candles made with beeswax, soaps and other crafts at local farmers markets. Photos by GFBJ.Lynle
Big T’s has been a local favorite of Hope Mills since 2000 when Timmy (Big T) and Donna Gray first opened right on Hope Mills Lake. It is a seasonal restaurant, so many of Big T’s loyal customers were happy to hear they would now be open year-round, seven days a week.
