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Yahoo
23-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Forsyth County's longest-serving female sworn deputy currently working
FORSYTH COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — Lieutenant Donna Ballard has proudly worked at the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office for almost 30 years. However, she didn't always wear a badge. 'I got hired on here in the administration section,' she said. She was an administrative assistant. Being a sworn officer didn't cross her mind until some of those water cooler conversations piqued her interest. 'The deputies would come to my desk and talk about their day… everything that they did, who they helped, and who they arrested and what all they had to do, and every day, I started getting the feeling more and more, I said, 'Wow, I think I need to do this,'' Ballard said. She told her boss that she wanted to go to basic law enforcement training. 'He was not happy because that was the question they asked me – did I ever want to be a sworn officer, and I said 'no,' but once I got in there and seeing all the deputies and how they reacted and what their days were like and the helping people, I knew I wanted to do it,' she said. She was hired in 1996 and was in rookie school in 1999. Today, Ballard is the longest-serving female sworn deputy currently working with FSCO. 'It was harder back in the day because there wasn't as many women in law enforcement and so you just had to prove yourself that you could actually do it,' she said. One of the secrets to Ballard's longevity is being a people person. 'I love to get to know people and what they're like and what they do, and this is the perfect job to get to know people…the good and the bad. If you're out on a call, you'll see both sides, but there again, you also get to help them.' Ballard has cherished helping people through community outreach, including as the coordinator for the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics and through the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office Explorers program. Explorer Post 975 introduces local teens to criminal justice careers. 'It is exciting to sit there and see that you had some assistance in helping them go even from 14 years old to train them and mold them to become what they are today and so now I'm working alongside a couple of them, several of them, actually…. which is fantastic,' Ballard said. Ballard will retire from FCSO on August 1 with 30 years of service. She says she has gotten everything she wanted out of her career and more. 'Did I do right by the citizens, the community, and I think I did,' Ballard said. 'I just feel like I've done what I should have done, and I don't think I could have done it any better.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Associated Press
14-04-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Zentek Announce Strategic Partnership with Filtration Solutions Industrial Co. to Manufacture and Distribute Graphene-Enhanced HVAC Filters
GUELPH, ON / ACCESS Newswire / April 14, 2025 / Zentek Ltd. ('Zentek' or the 'Company') (NASDAQ:ZTEK)(TSXV:ZEN), an intellectual property technology development and commercialization company, is pleased to announce the signing of a collaboration agreement effective April 11, 2025 with Filtration Solutions Industrial Co. ('FSCO'), a leading Saudi-based manufacturer and distributor of air filtration products, to manufacture and distribute ZenGUARD™ Enhanced Air Filters across the Gulf Cooperation Council ('GCC') region. Under the terms of the agreement, Zentek will supply FSCO with HVAC filter media coated with its proprietary graphene-silver-based ZenGUARD™ technology - known for its ability to significantly increase viral filtration efficiency. FSCO will produce ZenGUARD™ Enhanced Air Filters that will be marketed and distributed under Zentek's branding throughout the GCC, including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, and Oman, with the net revenue generated from sales of the products shared between Zentek and FSCO. The term of the agreement is for three years, with additional renewal options. This partnership is an exciting step forward in Zentek's global commercialization strategy,' said Greg Fenton, CEO of Zentek. 'Demand for advanced materials like graphene - and sustainable technologies like ZenGUARD Enhanced Air Filters - is growing in the Gulf region, and we are proud to help meet this demand with a strong local partner like FSCO. Like Canada, we look forward to improving indoor air quality in buildings, while reducing operating costs, carbon emissions and waste.' 'We are proud to partner with Zentek to bring next-generation air filtration solutions to our region,' said Ahmad Al-Mahayni, Deputy CEO of FSCO. 'ZenGUARD™ aligns perfectly with the GCC's increasing focus on health, energy efficiency, and advanced materials. This partnership allows us to deliver a premium product that supports those goals.' The announcement comes amid rising interest in graphene-based technologies across the GCC1 and aligns with the region's strategic vision of investing significantly to become a global hub for advanced materials and manufacturing - an ambition highlighted in initiatives like the 'Made in Saudi Program,' 'Operation 300 Billion,' and 'Make it in the Emirates.' Graphene, in particular, is increasingly recognized for its potential in clean tech, electronics, energy storage, and healthcare applications. 1 Air quality and building decarbonization are critical priorities in both public and private sectors throughout the region. Given the unique ability for ZenGUARD™ Enhanced Air Filters to improve indoor air quality and reduce emissions, Zentek will be presenting 'HVAC Energy and CO2eq Savings with Silver-Graphene Oxide Coated Filters' at the ASHRAE International Conference on Energy and Indoor Environment for Hot Climates in Doha, Qatar on April 23-24, 2025. ZenGUARD™ Enhanced Air Filters respond directly to this demand, offering: About Zentek Ltd. Zentek is an ISO 13485:2016 certified intellectual property technology company focused on the research, development and commercialization of novel products seeking to give the Company's commercial partners a competitive advantage by making their products better, safer, and greener. Zentek's patented technology platform ZenGUARD™, is shown to significantly increase the bacterial and viral filtration efficiency for surgical masks and aims to do the same with HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) filters. Zentek's ZenGUARD™ production facility is in Guelph, Ontario. Zentek, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Triera Biosciences Ltd., has a global exclusive licence to the aptamer-based platform technology developed by McMaster University, which is being jointly developed by Zentek and McMaster for both the diagnostic and therapeutic markets. For further information: [email protected] Ryan Shacklock Email: [email protected] 306-270-9610 To find out more about Zentek, please visit our website at A copy of this news release and all material documents in respect of the Company may be obtained on Zentek's SEDAR+ profile at Forward-Looking Statements This news release contains forward-looking statements. Since forward-looking statements address future events and conditions, by their very nature they involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Although Zentek believes that the assumptions and factors used in preparing the forward-looking information in this news release are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on such information, which only applies as of the date of this news release, and no assurance can be given that such events will occur in the disclosed time frames or at all. Zentek disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, other than as required by law. Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. SOURCE: Zentek press release
Yahoo
06-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
FSCO Announces Earnings Release and Conference Call Schedule for Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- FS Credit Opportunities Corp. (NYSE: FSCO) today announced plans to host a conference call at 9:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, to discuss its fourth quarter and full year 2024 results. All interested parties are welcome to participate and can access the call by registering using the following URL: Participants are requested to register a day in advance or at a minimum 15 minutes before the start of the call. A replay of the call will be available by visiting the Investor Relations section of FSCO's website at An investor presentation of financial information will also be available by visiting the Investor Relations section of FSCO's website after the market close on Monday, March 3, 2025. Forward Looking StatementsStatements included herein may constitute "forward-looking" statements as that term is defined in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including statements with regard to future events or the future performance or operations of FSCO (the "Fund"). Words such as "intends," "will," "expects," and "may" or similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to the inherent uncertainties in predicting future results and conditions. Certain factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in these forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include changes in the economy, geopolitical risks, risks associated with possible disruption to the Fund's operations or the economy generally due to hostilities, terrorism, natural disasters or pandemics such as COVID-19, future changes in laws or regulations and conditions in the Fund's operating area, unexpected costs, the price at which the Fund's shares of common stock may trade on the New York Stock Exchange and such other factors that are disclosed in the Fund's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The inclusion of forward-looking statements should not be regarded as a representation that any plans, estimates or expectations will be achieved. Any forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this communication. Except as required by federal securities laws, the Fund undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any of these forward-looking statements. About FS InvestmentsFS Investments is a global alternative asset manager dedicated to delivering superior performance and innovative investment and capital solutions. The firm manages over $82 billion in assets for a wide range of clients, including institutional investors, financial professionals and individual investors. FS Investments provides access to a broad suite of alternative asset classes and strategies through its best-in-class investment teams and partners. With its diversified platform and flexible capital solutions, the firm is a valued partner to general partners, asset owners and portfolio companies. FS Investments is grounded in its high-performance culture and guided by its commitment to building value for its clients, investing in its colleagues and giving back to its communities. The firm has more than 500 employees across offices in the U.S., Europe and Asia and is headquartered in Philadelphia. Contact Information: Investor RelationsJoe MediaSarah Hilfertymedia@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE FS Investments Sign in to access your portfolio
