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Greenville News

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Builder rebrand, dorm makeover, young readers score -- In the Know

Marketplace Greenville's In The Know, published weekly in The Greenville News, highlights updates from businesses, community organizations and nonprofits in the Greenville area. For consideration, e-mail submissions to business@greenvillenews.com Hartness Construction now Stonegate Builders Hartness Construction has become Stonegate Builders, as the luxury homebuilder announced its official rebranding. The company is expanding its services, looking to continued growth beyond the Hartness community and throughout the Upstate of South Carolina. With years of experience developing and constructing custom residences and spec homes within the award-winning Hartness neighborhood, Stonegate Builders has built a reputation for craftsmanship, thoughtful design and attention to detail. The company says its new identity reflects continued commitment to these principles while creating opportunities to bring its homebuilding expertise to communities across the region. "Stonegate Builders represents an exciting next chapter for our team," says Charles Vann, Director of Construction. "As we expand throughout the Upstate, our focus remains the same: delivering exceptional homes and maintaining the level of craftsmanship that has defined our work from the beginning." North Greenville University Launches Major Dorm Reno When students arrive for the 2027-28 school year at North Greenville University, one of the school's oldest dorms will be transformed into the Tigerville

Asheville Citizen-Times

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Johnson wins race for NC House 113 after taxes fueled contest

HENDERSON COUNTY - A powerful legislative insider faced a former presidential pilot who wanted to shake up Raleigh. Republican state Rep. Jake Johnson and Democrat John Morgan competed for North Carolina House District 113, covering Polk County and portions of Henderson, McDowell and Rutherford counties, in a contest centered on affordability, education and government accountability. Johnson, a Saluda native, won election to the Polk County Board of Commissioners in 2016 before being appointed to the General Assembly in 2019. He entered the contest as House deputy majority whip, with leadership roles overseeing state government and information technology. Morgan, a retired Air Force pilot, flew reconnaissance missions during the Vietnam War and later aircraft carrying Presidents George H.W. Bush and Bill Clinton. He also served as a Saluda city commissioner. The candidates clashed over a proposed constitutional amendment requiring the legislature to limit local property tax increases . Johnson supported the measure, citing excessive local spending. Morgan opposed it, arguing Republican lawmakers were undermining local control. On affordability, Johnson emphasized increasing electricity generation and investing in water and sewer infrastructure to encourage housing construction. Morgan advocated targeted tax relief, stronger utility oversight and programs connecting renters with affordable housing. Education produced

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