DOCSLIB.ORG

City of Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
City of Winston-Salem, North Carolina PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL STATEMENT DATED MARCH 9, 2016 NEW ISSUE RATINGS: S&P: AAA FULL BOOK-ENTRY - ONLY Moody’s: Aa1 Fitch: AA+ (See “MISCELLANEOUS – Ratings” herein) In the opinion of Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP, Bond Counsel, under existing law (1) assuming compliance by the City with certain requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), interest on the 2016A Bonds (a) is excludable from gross income for federal income tax purposes and (b) is not an item of tax preference for purposes of the federal alternative minimum tax imposed on individuals and corporations, (2) interest on the 2016B Bonds is taxable as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes, and (3) interest on the 2016 Bonds is exempt from State of North Carolina income taxation. See “TAX TREATMENT” herein. $129,735,000* CITY OF WINSTON-SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA $118,400,000* $11,335,000* Water and Sewer System Taxable Water and Sewer System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2016A Series 2016B Dated: Date of Delivery Due: As shown below The City of Winston-Salem, North Carolina Water and Sewer System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2016A (the “2016A Bonds”) and its Taxable Water and Sewer System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2016B (the “2016B Bonds” and collectively with the 2016A Bonds, the “2016 Bonds”) are issuable as fully registered bonds. The 2016 Bonds are being issued for the purpose of (1) refunding the City’s Water and Sewer System Revenue and Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2007A, maturing on and after June 1, 2018, (2) refunding the City’s Water and Sewer System Revenue Bonds, Series 2009, maturing on and after June 1, 2020, (3) refunding the City’s Water and Sewer System Revenue Bonds, Series 2010A, maturing on and after June 1, 2021 and (4) paying the costs of issuing the 2016 Bonds. The 2016 Bonds will bear interest from their date payable on June 1, 2016, and semiannually thereafter on each June 1 and December 1. The 2016A Bonds are subject to optional redemption before their stated maturities as described herein. The 2016B Bonds are not subject to redemption before their stated maturities. The 2016 Bonds are special obligations of the City, payable solely from and secured by a pledge of the Trust Estate described herein, including Revenues of the City’s Water and Sewer Utilities System. Neither the general credit nor the taxing power of the City or the State of North Carolina or any political subdivision thereof is pledged for the payment of the 2016 Bonds, nor will the 2016 Bonds be or be deemed to be an obligation of the City or the State of North Carolina or any political subdivision thereof other than of the City to the extent of the aforementioned Trust Estate. The 2016 Bonds are offered when, as and if executed, delivered and issued by the City, subject to prior sale, modification or withdrawal of the offer without sale, and subject to the approval of validity and certain other matters by Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP, Charlotte, North Carolina, as Bond Counsel, and certain other conditions. Wye River Group, Incorporated, Annapolis, Maryland, serves as the City’s financial advisor. Certain legal matters will be passed upon for the City by its City Attorney, Angela I. Carmon, Esq., Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and for the Underwriters by Moore & Van Allen PLLC, Charlotte, North Carolina. It is expected that the 2016 Bonds will be available for delivery through the facilities of DTC on or about April 13, 2016 against payment therefor. BAIRD J.P. MORGAN RAYMOND JAMES RICE FINANCIAL PRODUCTS COMPANY Dated: March __, 2016 This Preliminary Official Statement and the information contained herein are subject to completion or amendment. Under no circumstances shall this Preliminary Official Statement constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, buy, to Under no circumstances shall this Preliminary to sell or the solicitation of an offer This Preliminary Official Statement constitute an offer contained herein are subject to completion or amendment. Official Statement and the information any such jurisdiction. priorlaws of qualification or filing under the securities to registration, be unlawful solicitation or sale would sale of these securities jurisdictionnor shall there be any in any in which such offer, * Preliminary, subject to change. MATURITY SCHEDULE* _______________ $118,400,000 Water and Sewer System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2016A Due Principal Interest Due Principal Interest June 1 Amount Rate Yield CUSIP(1) June 1 Amount Rate Yield CUSIP(1) 2018 $790,000 2029 $5,235,000 2019 815,000 2030 5,500,000 2020 3,405,000 2031 5,775,000 2021 6,570,000 2032 6,070,000 2022 6,805,000 2033 6,370,000 2023 7,140,000 2034 6,680,000 2024 4,105,000 2035 7,020,000 2025 4,305,000 2036 7,365,000 2026 4,530,000 2037 7,740,000 2027 4,755,000 2038 6,125,000 2028 4,985,000 2039 6,315,000 $11,335,000 Taxable Water and Sewer System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2016B Due Principal Interest Due Principal Interest June 1 Amount Rate Yield CUSIP(1) June 1 Amount Rate Yield CUSIP(1) 2016 $30,000 2018 $3,860,000 2017 205,000 2019 7,240,000 _______________ ___________________________ (1) CUSIP is a registered trademark of the American Bankers Association. CUSIP Global Services is managed on behalf of the American Bankers Association by S&P Capital IQ. Copyright©2014 CUSIP Global Services. All rights reserved. CUSIP data herein is provided by S&P Capital IQ, a division of McGraw-Hill Financial, Inc. CUSIP data herein is provided for convenience of reference only. Neither the City or the Underwriters take responsibility for the accuracy of such data. * Preliminary, subject to change. No dealer, broker, salesman or any other person has been authorized by the City or the Underwriters to give any information or to make any representation, other than the information and representations contained in this Official Statement, in connection with the offering of the 2016 Bonds, and, if given or made, such information or representation must not be relied upon as having been authorized by any of the foregoing. The information in this Official Statement is subject to change without notice, and neither the delivery of this Official Statement nor any sale made hereunder shall, under any circumstances, create any implication that there has been no change in the affairs of the City or others since the date hereof. This Official Statement does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of any offer to buy any of the securities offered hereby in any jurisdiction in which such offer or solicitation is not authorized, or in which the person making such offer or solicitation is not qualified to do so, or to any person to whom it is unlawful to make such offer or solicitation. This Official Statement is submitted in connection with the sale of securities as referred to herein, and may not be reproduced or be used, in whole or in part, for any other purpose. The Underwriters have provided the following sentence for inclusion in this Official Statement. The Underwriters have reviewed the information in this Official Statement in accordance with, and as part of, their respective responsibilities to investors under the federal securities laws as applied to the facts and circumstances of this transaction, but the Underwriters do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of such information. These securities have not been registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission by reason of the provisions of Section 3(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The registration or qualification of these securities in accordance with applicable provisions of securities laws of the states in which these securities have been registered or qualified and the exemption from registration or qualification in other states, shall not be regarded as a recommendation thereof. Neither these states, nor any of their agencies have passed upon the merits of the securities or the accuracy or completeness of this Official Statement. Any representation to the contrary may be a criminal offense. In connection with this offering, the Underwriters may over-allot or effect transactions that stabilize or maintain the market price of the 2016 Bonds at a level above that which might otherwise prevail in the open market. Such stabilizing, if commenced, may be discontinued at any time and, if discontinued, may be recommenced at any time. This Official Statement contains forecasts, projections, and estimates that are based on current expectations but are not intended as representations of fact or guarantees of results. If and when included in this Official Statement, the words “expects,” “forecasts,” “projects,” “intends,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” and analogous expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements as defined in the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and any such statements inherently are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated in such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this Official Statement. The City disclaims any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statement contained herein to reflect any change in the City’s expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, or circumstances on which any such statement is based. For purposes of compliance with Rule 15c2-12 of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, as amended, and in effect on the date hereof, this Preliminary Official Statement constitutes an official statement of the City that has been deemed final by the City as of its date except for the omission of no more than the information permitted by Rule 15c2-12.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Hbi Letterhead
    news release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News Media: Kirk Saville, (336) 519-6192 Analysts and Investors: T.C. Robillard, (336) 519-2115 HANESBRANDS AND BELLE INTERNATIONAL ENTER LICENSING AGREEMENT TO INTRODUCE CHAMPION FOOTWEAR AND ACCESSORIES IN CHINA Partnership combines the power of the Champion brand with Belle’s extensive retail network, e-commerce expertise and supply chain capabilities WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – (Feb. 26, 2021) – HanesBrands and Belle International today announced a licensing agreement that will introduce a line of Champion footwear and accessories to consumers in China next year. Under the agreement, Belle will distribute the new collection designed specifically for consumers in China through its countrywide retail network and e-commerce platform. The Champion product range will tap into the brand’s aesthetic and be available by June 2021. “We’re thrilled to expand our long-term distribution relationship with Belle to include a license for footwear and accessories in China, said Jon Ram, group president of global activewear for HanesBrands. “Belle has demonstrated vast capabilities across brick-and- mortar retail, e-commerce, consumer insights and supply chain – and we’re confident the partnership will further accelerate the global growth of the Champion brand.” Fashion Clothing, a Belle International company based in Shanghai, has been a strategic partner for the Champion brand since June 2019. The company operates hundreds of Champion-branded brick-and-mortar and official online stores on leading e-commerce platforms, including Alibaba Group’s TMALL, JD.com and VIP.com. “We see outstanding potential for Champion in the large, growing market in China, and Belle International’s long history of serving consumers in the country, extensive nationwide store network and cross-category supply chain capabilities make us complementary partners,” said Fang Sheng, executive director and president of the footwear and new ventures business group for Belle International.
    [Show full text]
  • Intimately Yours Summer 2019
    REVEALED INTIMATELY YOURS A SOURCE OF LOVE, LINGERIE + PASSION SUMMER 2019 1 | REVEALED REVEALED, THE NEW MAGA- ZINE CREATED BY CURVEN- EWYORK TO: REVEAL THE INS AND OUTS OF THE EVER-CHANGING IN- TIMATE APPAREL INDUSTRY. UNCOVER THE DESIRES OF THE CONSUMER. DISCOVER THE IN- NOVATIONS IN DESIGN, TREND AND PRODUCTION. SHOW OFF THE IMPROVEMENTS OF IN- CLUSIVITY IN THE INDUSTRY. TEACH THE IMPORTANCE OF THE PERFECT FITTING BRA. EL- EVATE KEY INTIMATE APPAR- EL BRANDS AND RETAILERS DRIVING THE INDUSTRY. CEL- EBRATE THE BEAUTY OF INTI- MATE APPAREL IN ALL FORMS. WATCH THE UP AND COMING BRANDS THAT PROVIDE INNO- VATIVE PRODUCTS. PROVOKE THOUGHT ON A WORLD THAT’S CHANGING AND EVOLVING. LEAD THE INDUSTRY BY PRO- VIDING INFORMATION RELE- MAISON LEJABY 2 | REVEALED ForEWord REVEALED, THE NEW MAGAZINE CREATED BY CURVE TO: REVEAL the ins and outs of the ever-changing intimate apparel industry. UNCOVER the desires of the consumer. DISCOVER new innovations in design, trend and production. SHOW OFF the improvements of inclusivity in the industry. TEACH the importance of the perfect fitting bra.ELEVATE key intimate apparel brands and retailers driving the industry. CELEBRATE the beauty of intimate apparel in all forms. WATCH the up- and-coming brands that provide innovative products. PROVOKE thought in a world that’s changing and evolving. LEAD the industry by providing information relevant for all. And finally,SHARE with you our PASSION, for LINGERIE, FASHION, and DESIGN! Table of ContentS 8 Intimate Apparel Market Trends and Strategies 10 5 Favorite Intimate Apparel Trends 12 Intimate Apparel Brands to Watch 14 The Rack Shack: All-Inclusive Bra Boutique 16 Living Coral 18 Up and Coming: Evelyn + Bobbie 20 Swimwear Trends 22 Swim Brands to Watch 24 Chantelle: 2019 Designer of the Year 26 Interview with Renaud Cambuzet – CCO at CL 28 Intimate Brands Excelling in Bodysuits 30 Want to show off your intimates? 34 Intimates Collab with RTW 36 Styling + Lingerie 39 Interview with Vanessa Crausse – Trend Forecaster 40 Minimalism v.
    [Show full text]
  • BUILDING Bridges to a Better Economy Viewfinder Ll 2007 Fa Eastthe Magazine of East Carolina University
    2007 LL fa EastThe Magazine of easT Carolina UniversiTy BUILDING BrIDGes to a better economy vIewfINDer 2007 LL fa EastThe Magazine of easT Carolina UniversiTy 12 feaTUres BUilDing BriDges 12 Creating more jobs is the core of the university’s newBy Steve focus Tuttle on economic development. From planning a new bridge to the Outer Banks to striking new partnerships with relocating companies, ECU is helping the region traverse troubled waters. TUrning The PAGE 18 Shirley Carraway ’75 ’85 ’00 rose steadily in her careerBy Suzanne in education Wood from teacher to principal to superintendent. “I’ve probably changed my job every four or five years,” she says. 18 22 “I’m one of those people who like a challenge.” TeaChing sTUDenTs To SERVE 22 Professor Reginald Watson ’91 is determined toBy walkLeanne the E. walk,Smith not just talk the talk, about the importance of faculty and students connecting with the community. “We need to keep our feet in the world outside this campus,” he says. FAMILY feUD 26 As another football game with N.C. State ominouslyBy Bethany Bradsher approaches, Skip Holtz is downplaying the importance of the contest. And just as predictably, most East Carolina fans are ignoring him. DeParTMeNTs froM oUr reaDers 3 The eCU rePorT 4 26 FALL arTs CalenDar 10 BookworMs PiraTe naTion Dowdy student stores stocks books 34 for about 3,500 different courses and expects to move about one million textbooks into the hands of students during the hectic first CLASS noTes weeks of fall semester. Jennifer Coggins and Dwayne 37 Murphy are among several students who worked this summer unpacking and cataloging thousands of boxes of new books.
    [Show full text]
  • Using the Butterflies in My Stomach
    Becoming-Roller Derby: Women, Sport, and the Affects of Power Author Pavlidis, Adele Published 2013 Thesis Type Thesis (PhD Doctorate) School Department of Tourism, Sport and Hotel Management DOI https://doi.org/10.25904/1912/1342 Copyright Statement The author owns the copyright in this thesis, unless stated otherwise. Downloaded from http://hdl.handle.net/10072/366936 Griffith Research Online https://research-repository.griffith.edu.au Becoming-Roller Derby: Women, Sport, and the Affects of Power Adele Pavlidis BA (Hons) Department of Tourism, Sport and Hotel Management (Gold Coast, Australia) Griffith Business School Griffith University Submitted in fulfilment of the requirements of the degree of Doctor of Philosophy July 2013 ii Abstract This project is centrally concerned with (re)writing and (re)conceptualising a feminist cultural imaginary for sport and physical culture. Focusing on roller derby as a ‘new’ sport played predominantly by women, I examine the various affects in circulation, both on and off the track, and what these affects do. Thinking through affects, I highlight the processes of transformation that women undergo through roller derby and the challenges of sustaining this kind of cultural space into the future. In doing so, I have written of women in their multiplicity, drawing on post-structural conceptualisations of subjectivity and recent socio-cultural theorising of affects. I acknowledge the challenges of women coming together to pursue a shared goal, yet the project is a hopeful one, in which I offer alternatives to reductionist thinking or biological determinism. Conceptualisations of sport and leisure as ‘empowering’ or necessarily ‘resistant’ for women are questioned throughout this thesis.
    [Show full text]
  • This Is Davidson College
    General Information Table of Contents 2009 Schedule Athletic Honors . .IBC Davidson College . .17-19 Jan. 23 vs. Boston University 1 5:00 Davidson Quick Facts . .1 Surrounding Area . .20-21 24 at Brown 2:00 2009 Schedule . .1 Strength & Conditioning 22-23 25 at Boston College 11:00 a.m. Athletic Facilities . .24-25 2009 Roster/Team Photo . .2 Feb. 1 #69 Radford 1:00 Academics . .26-27 2009 Outlook . .3 7 at #55 South Carolina 10:00 a.m. Player Profiles . .4-7 Student Life . .28-29 10 Gardner-Webb 4:00 Class of 2008 . .8 Athletic Directory . .30-31 14 USC Upstate 10:00 a.m. Head Coach Barrett . .9 Conference Affiliations . .32 27 Richmond TBA This is Davidson . .IFC Assistant Coach . .9 Mar. 1 at Samford * 12:00 2008 Statistics/Results . .10 3 at Chattanooga * 2:30 2009 Opponents . .12 12 Indiana State 2:30 Year-By-Year Results . .13-15 21 at #70 Furman * 1:30 Honors & Awards . .16 23 U. of Illinois at Chicago 2:00 28 UNC Greensboro * 1:00 2009 M. TENNIS QUICK FACTS Apr. 1 Elon * 3:00 4 at College of Charleston * 1:00 General Information 5 at Georgia Southern * 12:00 8 Wofford * 3:00 School Name . .Davidson College 10 Charlotte 3:00 Location . .Davidson, N.C. 11 at The Citadel * 11:00 a.m. Founded . .1837 16 Appalachian State * (Senior Day) 2:30 Enrollment . .1,700 Nickname . .Wildcats Southern Conference Tournament - Elon, N.C. School Colors . .Red (PMS 186) and Black Nov. 23-26 SoCon Tournament TBD Conference . .Southern Affiliation .
    [Show full text]
  • Hanesbrands Inc. (Hbi) Assessment for Reaccreditation
    HANESBRANDS INC. (HBI) ASSESSMENT FOR REACCREDITATION FLA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING OCTOBER 2019 HANESBRANDS, INC.: ASSESSMENT FOR REACCREDITATION TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS .............................................................................................................. 2 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................ 3 SECTION 1: HBI COMPANY AFFILIATE OVERVIEW ............................................................... 4 SECTION 2: HBI SUPPLY CHAIN & FLA DUE DILIGENCE 2010 – 2019 ................................. 6 SECTION 3: HBI SOCIAL COMPLIANCE PROGRAM ANALYSIS ............................................ 7 SECTION 4: RECOMMENDATION TO THE FLA BOARD OF DIRECTORS ........................... 28 APPENDIX A: THE HBI GLOBAL STANDARDS FOR SUPPLIERS (CODE OF CONDUCT) .. 29 APPENDIX B: HBI’s REMEDIATION PROGRESS CHART ..................................................... 32 APPENDIX C: PRINCIPLES OF FAIR LABOR RESPONSIBLE PRODUCTION & SOURCING ................................................................................................................................................. 33 APPENDIX D: HBI’s SAFEGUARDS CHART ............................................................................3 71 Workers at an owned HbI facility in El Salvador. www.fairlabor.org 2 HANESBRANDS, INC.: ASSESSMENT FOR REACCREDITATION INTRODUCTION On October 23, 2019, the FLA Board of Directors approved the reaccreditation of Hanesbrands’ social
    [Show full text]
  • Jcpenney Reveals Exclusive New Intimates by Elle Macpherson
    April 7, 2014 JCPENNEY REVEALS EXCLUSIVE NEW INTIMATES BY ELLE MACPHERSON Company Boosts its Lingerie Departments with Certified Fit Specialists, Visual Enhancements and an Alluring Collection of Brands PLANO, TX -- (Apr. 7, 2014) - JCPenney (NYSE: JCP) and legendary supermodel Elle Macpherson are taking the plunge this spring to introduce an exclusive new lingerie brand, THE BODY by Elle Macpherson Intimates(TM). Coinciding with the launch, JCPenney is creating an elevated shopping experience in lingerie by adding certified bra- fit specialists, enhancing its visual presentation and offering an alluring collection of bras, panties and shapewear from national and private brands - including the recent return of customer favorite, Ambrielle®. The Body for Everybody International supermodel and celebrity Elle Macpherson is bringing her nickname "The Body" to JCPenney with the debut of THE BODY by Elle Macpherson Intimates. The line of invisible t-shirt bras and panties are designed for comfort and fit in the flirty, feminine aesthetic for which Macpherson is known. "I am intimately involved in the creation of all Elle Macpherson Intimates collections because I love helping women feel effortlessly beautiful. Lingerie is the first thing that she puts on every day, so it's important that it makes her feel special," said Elle Macpherson, creative director for Elle Macpherson Intimates. "Partnering with JCPenney allows me to fuel my passion for creating premium lingerie that is accessible to more women across America." Available on jcp.com and in 300 stores starting April 11, the holistic collection offers four distinct bra styles in smooth, natural, boost and fit with corresponding features that allow women to choose their level of support from modest to maximum lift.
    [Show full text]
  • World Religions.Pdf
    DedicatedTeacher.com < eBooks and Materials for Teachers and Parents > Thank you for purchasing the following book - another quality product from DedicatedTeacher.com To purchase additional books and materials, please visit our website at: http://www.dedicatedteacher.com/estore Please e-mail us at: [email protected] for further information about: • Using School or School District Purchase Orders • Purchasing Site Licenses for Materials • Customer Service To subscribe to our monthly newsletter - The DedicatedTeacher.com eNews - please visit: http://www.dedicatedteacher.com/newsletter Contributing Author Rabbi David J.B. Krishef Interdisciplinary Thematic Unit Editor Dona Herweck Rice Editor-in-Chief World Religions Sharon Coan, M.S. Ed. Grades 6-8 Illustrator Agnes S. Palinay Cover Artist Keith Vasconcelles Art Director Elayne Roberts Product Manager Phil Garcia Imaging Alfred Lau James Edward Grace Publisher Author Mary D. Smith, M.S. Ed. Gabriel Arquilevich Teacher Created Resources, Inc. 6421 Industry Way Westminster, CA 92683 www.teachercreated.com ISBN 13: 978-1-55734-624-7 ©1995 Teacher Created Resources, Inc. Reprinted, 2007 Made in U.S.A. The classroom teacher may reproduce copies of materials in this book for classroom use only. The reproduction of any part for an entire school or school system is strictly prohibited. No part of this publication may be transmitted, stored, or recorded in any form without written permission from the publisher. Table of Contents Introduction................................................................................................................................................4
    [Show full text]
  • The New Country Doctors How ECU Health Care Grads Are Caring for Small-Town Families VIEWFINDER 7 WINTER 200 ETHE Magazinea of EAST Carolinas Universityt
    7 WINTER 200 ETHE MAGAZINEa OF EAST CAROLINAs UNIVERSITYt The New Country Doctors How ECU health care grads are caring for small-town families VIEWFINDER 7 WINTER 200 ETHE MAGAZINEa OF EAST CAROLINAs UNIVERSITYt F E A T U R E S THE NEW COUNTRY DOCTORS 12 18 12 The doctors, nurses and allied health care prByof Steessionalsve Row that ECU has sent into eastern North Carolina are improving lives and providing the “boots on the ground” that experts say are the critical front line of health care. THE MISCAST MARTYR OF STUDENT RIGHTS 18 Robert Thonen, the conservative editor of the studentBy Steve Tnewspaperuttle who got himself kicked out of college over a four-letter word, was an unlikely ! gure to be at center stage during the protests that shook ECU 35 years ago. FOOD FOR THOUGHT 24 Remember the free spaghetti dinners at the BaptistBy Betha nStudenty Bradsh eUnion?r They’re still going, and students still are seeking out a safe haven from the wild side of campus life. BUILDING THE TRIANGLE 28 Charles Hayes, a member of the small but powerful gByroup Steve that Tuttle has propelled North Carolina’s economy into the 21st century, doesn’t run an employment agency, but he helped 40,000 people ! nd jobs in the past year. BANANAS OVER BASKETBALL 24 32 They were born the night ECU upset No. 9 MarBy Bethanquettey Br inadsher bask etball, and four years later the Minges Maniacs are still giving the Pirates a home-court advantage. D E P A R T M E N T S FROM OUR READERS 3 THE ECU REPORT 4 32 Petite Pirates and a pony As fl oats fi lled with students FROM THE CLASSROOM rolled down Fifth Street during the 36 Homecoming parade, two petite Pirates showed their excitement by sharing a hug with a pony CLASS NOTES named Lightning.
    [Show full text]
  • North Carolina's Best Emerging Poets an Anthology
    North Carolina’s Best Emerging Poets An Anthology Compiled and Edited by Z Publishing House 2017 Z Publishing Books edition 2017 Copyright © 2017 by Z Publishing, LLC Published in the United States of America All rights reserved. This book or any portion thereof may not be reproduced or used in any manner whatsoever without the express written permission of the publisher or of the author of the relevant work. Z Publishing, LLC, is not responsible for content and accuracy of the links, web addresses, and emails provided in the author biography index. Visit our website: www.zpublishinghouse.com 2 Table of Contents Foreword, or How This Series Came to Be .................................................. 7 Thoughts, Reflections, and Stream of Consciousness .................................. 9 Female Anger (Sara-Rose Bockian) ....................................................... 10 Field Crickets (Britt DiBartolo) .............................................................. 11 The Seams of Life (Andy I) .................................................................... 12 June, July (Emily Haaksma) .................................................................. 13 Coffee Arabica (Threa Almontaser) ...................................................... 14 Crowds (Violetta Nikitina) .................................................................... 16 Cosmos (Andrew Teague McCollister) .................................................. 17 Lies (Taryn Felton) ..............................................................................
    [Show full text]
  • Hanes Ranked No. 1 Apparel Brand for Consumers According to Women's Wear Daily and Retailing Today Studies
    Hanes Ranked No. 1 Apparel Brand for Consumers According to Women's Wear Daily and Retailing Today Studies January 26, 2009 Champion, Playtex, Bali and Other Brands in Hanesbrands Inc.'s Portfolio Also Score High With Consumers in Independent Studies Commissioned by the Publications WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 26, 2009--For the fifth consecutive year, Hanes was named consumers most preferred brand in 2008 in independent studies by Women's Wear Daily and Retailing Today. Consumers said Hanes, Hanesbrands Inc.'s largest brand, was the brand they preferred most in each of the men's, women's, children's and intimate apparel categories, according to Retailing Today magazine's "Top Brands Study" conducted by Leo J. Shapiro & Associates. In the prestigious Women's Wear Daily "Top 100 Brands Survey," Hanes was the No. 1 apparel and accessories brand that women know best based on the results of online research that tracks consumer awareness of more than 800 brands in 12 apparel and accessories categories. "Our commitment to comfort and innovation resonates with consumers as they look for value, quality and relevance when making their purchasing decisions," said Kevin Hall, Hanesbrands' chief marketing officer. "We're pleased to be recognized by consumers as having America's top apparel brands year in and year out. We have great brands, we invest in our brands and they deliver for consumers." According to the Retailing Today study, Hanes held the No. 1 preferred brand position in all of its categories, preferred by 26 percent of consumers for men's apparel, by 17 percent of consumers for women's apparel, by 21 percent of consumers for children's apparel, and by 32 percent of consumers for intimate apparel.
    [Show full text]
  • Hanesbrands Donates Additional Underwear and Activewear to Assist Hurricane Victims in Florida and Puerto Rico
    HanesBrands Donates Additional Underwear and Activewear to Assist Hurricane Victims in Florida and Puerto Rico September 28, 2017 To Date, Hanes has Donated More Than 2 Million Pair of Underwear, Socks, T-Shirts, and Fleece to Assist Victims of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria in Texas, Florida, Puerto Rico and elsewhere Hanes is Also Assisting its Puerto Rico Employees with Food, Water and Other Necessities WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 28, 2017-- HanesBrands announced today that it is donating more than 1 million items of underwear and activewear to assist hurricane victims in Florida and Puerto Rico and is using its operations in Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic to supply essentials to Puerto Rico employees. Hanes is in the process of canvassing its 240 employees to determine their circumstances. Approximately 100 employees have reported to the company’s seamless fabric plant in Humacao, which sustained only minor damage. There have been no known fatalities of employees or family members, but five employees had their homes completely destroyed. The company is using its plant’s water wells and power generators to provide water to employees and prepare food on site at its cafeteria. The company’s Dominican Republic operations, where the company has more than 8,000 employees, are sending shipments of bottled water, packaged food rations for families, clothing, and other necessities via ferry. The company also expects to provide employees with supermarket vouchers to help sustain their families over the coming weeks. Provisions will also be shipped from the United States. “The devastation in Puerto Rico is heartbreaking,” said Ricardo Perez, Hanes’ vice president of Caribbean operations and a native of Puerto Rico.
    [Show full text]