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NEW MODEL FOR 2020
Samantha Chu Selected By Brier Creek Orthodontics
Brier Creek Orthodontics new model for 2020 is Samantha Chu. A student at David Drive Middle School in North Raleigh, the 13-year-old Chu receives $250 and will be featured in advertising by Brier Creek Orthodontics. “We are so excited that Samantha is the new face of Brier Creek Orthodontics,” said Dr. Gina Lee.
“She is a current patient, and we can’t wait to see her shine in all of our ads this year!” Brier Creek Orthodontics has two locations to serve their patients: n Brier Creek in the Brierdale Shopping Center, at 10411 Moncreiffe Rd, Suite 105A, in North Raleigh (919-544-9700) n Durham, at 3401 Ben Franklin Blvd., Suite 201, in Durham (919-797-2300) For more information, visit briercreekortho.com or durhambraces.com.
Brier Creek Short Takes PMorgan Chase plans to open a branch banking office J in Brier Creek at ARCO Corporate Drive and Brier Creek Parkway. n Former Brier Creek Elementary Assistant Principal Edmond Jones is the new Principal at Phillip Middle in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools. Most recently he was Assistant Principal at West Cary Middle. nN orth Carolina Department of Environmental Quality has authorized construction of a bridge over Crabtree Creek as part of a controversial quarry adjacent to Umstead State Park – one of the state’s most popular recreational areas. Wake Stone Corp. must still secure additional permits from the state and Wake County before construction can begin. n In its annual awards, Wine Spectator recently honored two Brier Creek area restaurants: The Angus Barn (just south of Brier Creek on Glenwood Avenue) received the Grand Award for its wine selection; and Azitra in Brier Creek was given an “Best of” Award of Excellence. n Jason Keel of Raleigh recently purchased a $20 North Carolina Lottery “100X The Cash” scratch-off ticket at Fuel Stop on Little Brier Creek Lane in North Raleigh and won $4 million. Yes, he won the top prize – though he took the lump sum payout option of $2.4 million (which wound up being, $1,698,006 after taxes). n Harris Teeter opened its Brier Creek Fuel Center at The Corners shopping center. The 240 sq. ft. store is open 6 a.m.-10 p.m., and fuel is available 24 hours at the pump with a debit/credit card. Harris Teeter is located at 4221 Corners Parkway. n Brier Creek Country Club sponsored an American Red Cross Blood Drive in August, filling its available slots during the 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. availability. n California Pizza Kitchen, Whisky River, Root & Branch and InMotion! have reopened at Raleigh Durham International Airport. And Delta Air Lines Sky Club plans to reopen on the third floor of Terminal 2 on Sept. 3 n
RALEIGH WALK FOR HOPE Unique Drive-Through Event Set for Oct. 11 at Angus Barn
Due to the continuing COVID-19 concerns and the City of Raleigh’s request to cancel special events through Oct. 31, the 2020 Walk for Hope event will be a unique drivethrough event. The Drive-Through Walk for Hope event is planned for Sunday, Oct. 11. Participants will drive through a large looped route on the Angus Barn property in North Raleigh and will receive T-shirts and armbands, drinks, delicious lunch to go – and be able register for prizes and enjoy music along the way. Participants will stay in their cars the entire time to maintain safety and social distance, and staff and limited volunteers will serve their vehicles. A virtual option also will be available. Funds raised by the event support groundbreaking research for mental illnesses. For information or to register, visit walkforhope.com or call 919-781-9255. Angus Barn is located at 9401 Glenwood Avenue in North Raleigh.
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