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March’s Cover Story told about Igor Jablokov, whose earlier work led to the voice system of Amazon’s Alexa. Jablokov’s current ambition is to make his Raleigh-based business Pryon transformational in AI. The magazine also featured BNC’s list of top hospitals. A related feature explained Cone Health’s decision to be acquired by Risant Health due to common values revolving around healthcare access, wellness and maintaining costs. In NC Trend, another hospital story looked at how a relationship between CaroMont Health, Belmont Abbey College and Benedictine monks led to a new hospital in Gaston County and a nursing program at the faith-based college. Other Trend stories were on how J.B. Duke created a legacy with The Duke Endowment that’s lasted 100 years; a Raleigh tree business that nurtures rather than destroys; a Charlotte business that’s raised billions for solar power; and the company that designs children’s play areas at restaurants. Sponsored content included a Power List interview with Kontoor Brands CEO Scott Baxter who discussed why attitude matters and jeans with holes command a premium; the state’s Community Colleges; travel and tourism; and how the state’s biggest industry, agriculture, flexes with small farmers, entrepreneurial agribusiness, and a drive to preserve the family farm permanently. Community Close Up featured Cabarrus and Rowan counties.Bill Horner’ Rural Route column focused on Henderson County economic development leader Brittany Brady.