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thedigitalcourier.com | Scott Carpenter
FOREST CITY — When the Rutherford County Schools (RCS) Board of Education adopted its local budget request on Tuesday, April 8, the vote was not unanimous, as Thomas Crawford voted against it. At that time, he proposed an amendment to add $416,000 to the budget request in order for RCS to have more SROs (school resource officers, which are school-based sheriff’s deputies). The board did not endorse the amendment and voted to approve the original budget request.
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bloomberg.com | Scott Carpenter |Laura Benitez
The River Thames in London, UK. Photographer: Chris Ratcliffe/Bloomberg(Bloomberg) -- Coller Capital raised $2.4 billion from Barings and Ares Management Corp. for a structured funding vehicle that will buy second-hand stakes in private equity and credit funds. It’s the largest-ever product of its kind in the so-called secondaries market, where limited partner shares are bought and sold, according to a statement from Coller.
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bloomberg.com | Scott Carpenter
The Prizm Outlets mall in Primm, Nevada. (Bloomberg) -- Carl Icahn won a skirmish in a long-running fight over a struggling Nevada outlet mall after a state judge ruled that the investor’s lawsuit against the servicer of the property’s mortgage can proceed.
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news.bloombergtax.com | Scott Carpenter
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news.bloomberglaw.com | Scott Carpenter
Carl Icahn won a skirmish in a long-running fight over a struggling Nevada outlet mall after a state judge ruled that the investor’s lawsuit against the servicer of the property’s mortgage can proceed. In a Tuesday decision, the judge said Icahn had standing to sue because he’d shown that he suffered real harm as a holder of bonds backed in part by a mortgage tied to the Prizm Outlets mall outside Las Vegas, according to a copy of the decision, which was procedural.
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news.bloomberglaw.com | Scott Carpenter
Carl Icahn won a skirmish in a long-running fight over a struggling Nevada outlet mall after a state judge ruled that the investor’s lawsuit against the servicer of the property’s mortgage can proceed. In a Tuesday decision, the judge said Icahn had standing to sue because he’d shown that he suffered real harm as a holder of bonds backed in part by a mortgage tied to the Prizm Outlets mall outside Las Vegas, according to a copy of the decision, which was procedural.
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thedigitalcourier.com | Scott Carpenter
FOREST CITY — On Monday, Gov. Josh Stein announced that Wow Bao, a fast-growing Asian street food company, will establish a factory in Rutherford County, creating 88 jobs. The company will invest $6.45 million within the first three years to establish its first company-operated manufacturing facility in Forest City, at 212 NuWay Packing Road. “North Carolina welcomes Wow Bao to our state, where businesses find a strong infrastructure and ready workforce,” Gov. Stein said.
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thedigitalcourier.com | Scott Carpenter
RUTHERFORDTON — The brisk temperatures on Saturday morning, April 12, did not seem to bother the runners. More than 100 showed up for the annual Purple Martin Fabulous 4 Miler, a race along Rutherfordton’s Purple Martin Greenway. This was the third race in the Rutherford Outdoor Coalition’s 2025 Running Race Series. The series has 11 races this year. The next one is the Leader of the Pack 5K, in downtown Forest City, scheduled for May 3.
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thedigitalcourier.com | Scott Carpenter
RUTHERFORDTON — Rutherford County Animal Control will soon be managed by a highly-respected nonprofit animal rescue organization — Heart of the Foothills Animal Rescue (HFAR). HFAR has its main office and animal adoption center in Rutherfordton and two thrift stores in Forest City. “Things are going to be different; things are going to be better,” said Karen Parker, founder and executive director of HFAR.
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thedigitalcourier.com | Scott Carpenter
RUTHERFORDTON — The Rutherford County Commissioners made several official proclamations during their meeting on Monday, April 7, honoring critical workers and highlighting important issues:April 18 was declared Line Worker Appreciation Day in Rutherford County. Especially during the aftermath of Hurricane Helene last fall, County Commissioners acknowledged the important role utility line workers play.
