Murray Duggins, who has worked in the real estate industry for 30 years, became a 2021 recipient of the Order of the Long Leaf Pine on Oct. 14. Duggins lead the expansion of United Realty to become a leader in single-family housing in North Carolina. He also has an impressive apartment portfolio; in fact, it is one of the most successful in the Carolinas.
The Order of the Long Leaf Pine is reserved as the highest honor from North Carolina governors. It is given to people “who have made significant contributions to the state and their communities through their exemplary service and exceptional accomplishments,” according to The Order of the Long Leaf Pine Society.
The Advanced Contractors Academy, a free six-week program, is designed for established contractors ready to pursue larger-scale public contracts with agencies such as Fayetteville State University (FSU), Cumberland County and Cape Fear Valley Health.
Today, Hungry Snacks Vending operates 140 machines across North Carolina, with locations ranging from schools to public transit stations.
A total of 84 interns participated in this year’s My Future So Bright program. At the graduation ceremony held on Aug. 1, each student was able to receive their graduation certificates from Mid-Carolina Regional Council Executive Director Saman
