July 2016 - Belmont Lake Preserve

Are You Ready for Some … East Carolina University Football?

In the state of North Carolina, the changing of the seasons from summer to fall signifies many things. However, more so than the changing colors of the leaves, or the beautiful, crisp autumn air, one tradition across the “Tar Heel State” that may be the most symbolic of the season is the start of another football season. In choosing to relocate to the premier NC golf community, Belmont Lake Preserve, you truly are “never too far from” a wide selection of both Division I NCAA and even National Football League action. In this, the first of a three-part series on the North Carolina Living tradition that takes us on too the gridiron every Saturday and Sunday (and sometimes during the week, too!) we take a look at the closest squad to Rocky Mount, and ask, “Are you ready for some East Carolina University Football?”

ECU has seen many superstar players move on from the program to the NFL, like Chris Johnson (pictured above)

East Carolina University Football (ECU) play their home games throughout the American Athletic Conference (AAC) schedule and against some home state rivals at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium in Greenville, North Carolina just over 40 miles away from Belmont Lake Preserve. Entering a new era in the East Carolina University Football program, first year head coach, Scottie Montgomery will look to relive the Pirates past glory which has seen them win a total of seven conference titles, picking up championships in each of the conferences they were a part of prior to joining the AAC. (North State, Southern, and Conference USA)

This season, the East Carolina University Football team will not only play their always spirited conference games, but also have several interesting non-conference matchups as well that should have the Pirates’ “purple and yellow” faithful cheering right from the opening snap. ECU will open the season with two consecutive home games, hosting Western Carolina on Saturday, September 3 before welcoming the NC State Wolfpack into Greenville for “Hall of Fame Weekend” festivities on September 10. The remainder of their tough non-conference schedule takes them on the road for games with powerhouses, South Carolina and Virginia Tech.

As passionate of a fan base as any in the nation, the ECU “Pirate Nation” is always behind their team

Kicking off their home AAC schedule on Saturday, October 1, the University of Central Florida visits Dowdy-Ficken Stadium for “Paint it Purple Family Weekend.” The remainder of the home 2016 schedule for East Carolina University Football will see Navy come to the Greenville campus on Thursday night for a nationally televised game on ESPN, before the final two home contests take place on Saturdays, October 13 against Connecticut and October 29 versus SMU.

The East Carolina University Football program has some of the most passionate fans across the entire state, as do the remaining college and professional teams to be touched upon in the two stories to follow this one, covering the exciting football action that you are “never too far from” at Belmont Lake Preserve. For more information on the ECU Pirates 2016 season including ticket information, visit ecupirates.com.

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Rocky Mount Economic Development Continues on Upswing with Huge Announcement of CSX Terminal

Business and Financial News, North Carolina Retirement, Rocky Mount NC

With an influx of new jobs and businesses coming to town, Rocky Mount Economic Development continued on a huge upswing last week with the announcement that Rocky Mount has been selected as the location for an all new $272 million CSX rail-to-truck terminal project that will bring about 900 jobs to the area and another 1,500 state wide.

Announced on July 19 in a press conference held next door to the Belmont Lake Preserve North Carolina golf community, at the Dunn Center by Governor Pat McCrory, was the news of the project’s financial awards that were unanimously approved by the state’s Economic Investment Committee. These include $110 million from the N.C. Transportation Department in performance incentives, $4.3 million in Job Development Investment Grants, and $7.8 million in intermodal tax credits. Ensuring the huge spike in Rocky Mount Economic Development is the fact that for CSX to receive the above incentives, they must invest $160 million into the Rocky Mount facility by 2024, meet all local hiring goals and keep 876 jobs that are already in the state.

CSX CEO, Michael Ward spoke on the selection of Rocky Mount for the 500 acre terminal, which will transfer freight containers that hold a variety of consumer goods between trains and trucks by electric cranes before being sent to their drop off destination. Ward noted that the ideal location, the growing industrial market in Rocky Mount, and its existing CSX rail operations all weighed into the project that will be a huge boost to Rocky Mount Economic Development.

Leonard Wiggins, the Chairman of the Edgecombe County Board of Commissioners spoke on several topics that residents may have been wondering about following the CSX announcement, as he had recently toured a similar facility in Ohio. “We stood right under this massive crane and you couldn’t hear it operate,” he offered up clearing the air for any residents who may have worries about any noise disturbances. Wiggins went on to remind residents that the terminal will also bring Rocky Mount back to its roots. “This is a railroad community,” he said. “ Railroad lines in Rocky Mount date back as far as 1840.”

This latest project in Rocky Mount Economic Development, the terminal, will be known as “The Carolina Connector” will also bring more public benefits and economic output for both the Rocky Mount community and the surrounding area. The Carolina’s Gateway Partnership noted that more than $310 million in public benefits and upwards of $125 million in statewide economic output. Gateway Partnership CEO, Norris Tolleson spoke to the huge effect this will have on the Rocky Mount Economic Development and the surrounding municipalities, stating, “This is the beginning of a new era of quality jobs in the Twin Counties.

The terminal is set to open for business in 2020 and CSX will host two open house events for the public to find out more and ask any questions they may have about the project. These will be held on Wednesday, July 27 at 6-8 pm at the Edgecombe County Administrative Building in Downtown Tarboro and on Thursday, July 28 in the Brown Auditorium at Nash Community College in Rocky Mount from 6-8 pm.

(Photo Credit: Nate Beal)

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World Class Entertainment Awaits…You’re Never Too Far From the Greensboro Coliseum Concert Lineup

North Carolina Living

Less than two hours up the road from your new home at Belmont Lake Preserve North Carolina golf community, world class music, comedy, and all other forms of entertainment await you as “when you are here, you are never too far from the Greensboro Coliseum Concert Lineup.

The Greensboro Coliseum is one of the nation’s most famous concert venues, for acts of all genres and styles.

While many look to the cities of Raleigh and Charlotte when they think of world- renowned music, comedy, and entertainment acts, located in between the two larger municipalities, the Greensboro Coliseum Concert Lineup would beg to differ with anywhere having a more impressive lineup of entertainers appearing on their stage.

In addition to the famous 22,000-seat arena, the Greensboro Coliseum complex also is home to a 167,000 square foot Special Events Center featuring three separate exhibition halls, a 4,500-seat mini-arena, the White Oak Amphitheater, the Odeon Theatre, the Greensboro Aquatic Center, and the Terrace. As the Coliseum itself is synonymous with Atlantic Coast Conference college sporting events, the complex also is host to the ACC Hall of Champions.

On average, the Greensboro Coliseum Concert Lineup combined with the happenings at the other on site venues makes the Complex one of the most actively booked in the country with about 1,100 events taking place there annually.

The long time host of the ACC Basketball tournament, the Coliseum Complex is host to the ACC Hall of Champions

Upcoming events scheduled for the rest of August alone as part of the Greensboro Coliseum Concert Lineup include 3-time Grammy award winning singer Jill Scott on August 18, multi-platinum selling and Grammy award winning artist, Drake on August 23, and legendary Rock-n-Roll Hall of Famers, AC/DC on August 27.

Outside of the coliseum itself, highlights of the upcoming events at the Complex will see the White Oak Amphitheatre feature comedian Jim Gaffigan on August 13 and the 14^th annual Taste Carolina Wine Festival on October 1. Pet lovers can enjoy the Carolina Kennel Club Dog Show, at the Special Events Center on August 18-21 and the annual Central Carolina Fair will be held in the Coliseum’s parking lot daily from September 9-18.

With so many options in entertainment to the north, south, east or west, the location of your new home at Belmont Lake Preserve truly puts you in a position where “when you are here, you’re never to far from there.” Under two hours away, the Greensboro Coliseum Concert Lineup and the great events there year round can help you in your quest for “Lifestyle Redefined.” For more details on the Coliseum, each of its venues, and a full schedule of events, visit, greensborocoliseum.com.

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Moorefield Real Estate named by Halle Companies as Exclusive Realtor at Belmont Lake Preserve

Business and Financial News, News, Real Estate News, Rocky Mount NC

The Halle Companies has recently announced a partnership with Moorefield Real Estate of Rocky Mount, naming the company as the Exclusive Realtor at Belmont Lake Preserve NC golf community.

“We are excited as the leaders’ in Rocky Mount Real Estate for over four decades to represent the premier development in our city, and absolutely thrilled to work along side, the Halle Companies, who also bring over 40 years of experience and excellence in residential development with them to the table,” said Kenneth Moorefield, Founder of Moorefield Real Estate. “With the unique amenities that are exclusive to this community- it’s golf course, the swimming pools, the restaurant, and so forth- we just can’t wait to put our brush to the canvas and paint this picture that we have been envisioning for all the families and residents of Rocky Mount at Belmont Lake Preserve.”

Upon their purchase of Belmont Lake Preserve in late 2011, the Halle Companies have invested millions of dollars into the development of the 1400-acre forested community. In a prepared statement released at the time of the purchase, Halle spoke of the difference between the community’s previous developer who struggled with financial issues and the Halle Companies, explaining, this was a cash purchase and that The Halle Companies continue to operate on a debt-free basis with no lenders. Halle added that by purchasing the community with cash it allows us to move at the proper pace and keep the community on a sound financial footing.

Once the purchase was finalized, the Halle Companies began focusing on providing retreat-like amenities that include both an indoor and outdoor pool and a full fitness facility at the Belmont Lake Community Clubhouse, which finished construction in 2014. The Golf Clubhouse also was added to the community and finished in 2014, hosting a full golf pro shop and the highly acclaimed Main Course at Belmont Restaurant. The 18-hole David Johnson golf design, Belmont Lake Golf Club has previously been named to the “Top 100 You Can Play” by the NC Golf Panel and also was recognized among the top course designs across Eastern NC.

About Moorefield Real Estate

With an emphasis on integrity, in-depth community and market knowledge, and a “client-first” approach, Moorefield Real Estate and its Founder/Manager, Kenneth Moorefield brings an unmatched customer and broker relationship with Rocky Mount residents and the surrounding area for nearly 44 years in his training of every broker on his team.

A multi-million dollar producer in each and every one of his 43-plus years in real estate, Moorefield, the 2011 Realtor of the Year, and the exceptional Moorefield Real Estate management team that will represent Belmont Lake Preserve includes Broker-in-Charge, Jay Hooks, who has been a multi-million dollar producer for seven consecutive years and the 2011 and 2014 REALTOR Associate of the Year, Trevor Foote, who likewise has been a multi-million dollar producer for all seven years she has been with the company.

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Rocky Mount Rockin’ Classic Auto and Motorcycle Expo Racing into Downtown

Entertainment, Events, Family Events, Rocky Mount NC

on Saturday, July 30 for the Rocky Mount Rockin’ Classic Auto and Motorcycle Expo

The downtown Rocky Mount community will once again be “revving up their engines” in anticipation for one of the area’s great summertime traditions as auto enthusiasts will gather just a few short minutes from your new home at Belmont Lake Preserve North Carolina golf community on Saturday, July 30 for the Rocky Mount Rockin’ Classic Auto and Motorcycle Expo.

The day of “fast fun” at the Rocky Mount Rockin’ Classic Auto and Motorcycle Expo will start at 8:30 a.m. where participants can register their cars. Registration runs for two and a half hours, finishing up at 11:00 a.m.. The Rocky Mount Rockin’ Classic Auto and Motorcycle Expo will not only feature a cool assortment of classic cars and motorcycles on display in the downtown area, but the morning and afternoon will see some fantastic local live bands and area vendors serving up delicious food and refreshments throughout the day as well.

As in prevous years at the Rocky Mount Rockin’ Classic Auto and Motorcycle Expo, some of the area’s top collectors and enthusiasts in addition to others traveling from all across the state of North Carolina are expected to be on hand to showcase their classic automobiles and cycles . These will be judged throughout the days’ festivities, starting once registration ends at 11:00 a.m. This years’ categories which the entries will be judged upon include, Best Import, Best Ford, Best Chevy, Best of Show, Sport Bike, Harley Cruiser and more. The general public will also have a chance to select the winner of the “People’s Choice” award, and trophies will be handed out for all winning entrants.

The live music and entertainment at the Rocky Mount Rockin’ Classic Auto and Motorcycle Expo will begin at 12:30 p.m. and run until 2:00 p.m., when the presentation of the winning entries will take place on the event’s Main Stage. Once all winners have been announced, the annual Rocky Mount Rockin’ Classic Auto and Motorcycle Expo parade will commence at 2:45 p.m., with all entered vehicles and bikes being shown off as they maneuver through beautiful downtown Rocky Mount.

The full schedule of events for the 2016 Rocky Mount Rockin’ Classic Auto and Motorcycle Expo is as follows:

8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.- Car Registration

10:00 a.m. -Rockin’ Classic Begins

11:00 a.m. – Judging Begins

12:30 p.m.-2:00 p.m. -Live Entertainment

2:00 p.m. – Presentation of winners

2:45 p.m. – Motorcycle & Car Parade

The Rocky Mount Rockin’ Classic Auto and Motorcycle Expo is only the next in what is a continuous string of great events held in Downtown Rocky Mount NC. For full details on this event and all on the upcoming schedule, visit the Downtown Rocky Mount NC website at downtownrockymount.com.

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You’re Never Too Far From…Peace of Mind with Rocky Mount NC Health Care

North Carolina Living

Nash UNC Healthcare interacts regularly in the Rocky Mount community with events like the annual “Pink Party” raising awareness for cancer care

A major factor in planning your relocation to the premier North Carolina Golf and Retirement Community, Belmont Lake Preserve, is the convenient access to health care facilities. Nash UNC Health Care located right in Rocky Mount, has recently been recognized two consecutive years by Blue Cross Blue Shield as a “Cutting Edge Hospital” and offers comparable service and technology to the best facilities in the United States, allowing you to have the peace of mind that you will be getting the best help available with Rocky Mount NC Health Care.

The most trusted name in Rocky Mount NC Health Care for the past 40 years, is Nash UNC Health Care. A 282 bed facility, offering the most modern medical facilities and health care to Nash, Edgecombe, and surrounding counties since opening in 1971, with an array of services and facilities that include:

Emergency Care Center, 23,500 square foot facility with 38 total treatment rooms.
Nash Heart Center featuring a 9,000 square foot, state of the art heart catherization lab
Nash Day Hospital opened in 1984 and specializing in radiology, cancer treatment, endoscopy, rehabilitation, and outpatient surgery.
Bryant T. Aldridge Rehabilitation Center 45,000 square feet of state-of-the-art technology, a therapeutic swimming pool, walking garden, gymnasium and more. Providing everything necessary for recovery from brain trauma, stroke, joint replacement, spinal injury or similar conditions.
Nash Breast Care Center featuring state of the art digital mammography, screening and diagnostic evaluations as well as breast ultrasound, breast MRI, ultrasound-guided biopsies, and all other latest innovative services and facilities in breast cancer screening and treatments.
Coastal Plain Hospital a 50 bed, 24 hour a day mental health facility with counseling and treatment for depression and anxiety to substance abuse, chronic mental illness and other areas of care,
HealthFirst Wellness Center is a medically based outpatient rehabilitative and wellness center providing these services to Nash and the surrounding counties. Services provided include, Cardiac rehabilitation, Pulmonary (lung) rehabilitation, Corporate wellness and disease management services, and Nutrition Counseling

“Splash” the UNC Nash mascot, is a frequent visitor to schools and community events to help educate the youth of the Rocky Mount community

In addition to all of these incredible services offered, the pediatric medical care offered at Nash UNC is another award winning area of Rocky Mount NC Health Care offered at the facility. With its Pediatric Emergency Center opening in March of 2014 and becoming one of only eight pediatric-specific facilities in the entire state of North Carolina, the kid friendly atmosphere since the opening of this wing has led to almost 15,000 youths being treated.

Nash UNC Health Care offers up the peace of mind that goes hand in hand with achieving Lifestyle Redefined with your move to Belmont Lake Preserve. To find out more about starting your journey into North Carolina Living and getting the award winning Rocky Mount NC Health Care that you desire and deserve, visit their website at www.nhcs.org.

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