Dole Rocks Charlotte as Part of its 125th Pineapple Birthday

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Dole Food Company will host more than a month of free activities in its hometown of Charlotte leading up to International Pineapple Day on June 27 as part of the produce leader’s 125th Pineapple Crowning Anniversary marking its first 125 years in the pineapple business. 	 A highlight of the month is the kick-off of a uniquely interactive community treasure hunt that sparks local residents to find 125 hand-painted pineapple rocks hidden in and around the Charlotte area and participating Uptown Chalotte businesses including some that can be redeemed for DOLE® Pineapples, merchandise and other prizes. In honor of the holiday and Dole’s Uptown Charlotte U.S. headquarters, Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles has officially proclaimed June 27, 2026, as “Charlotte Pineapple Day.”	 	 Dole’s Quasquicentennial celebration honors the foresight of a 24-year-old James Drummond Dole who planted his first pineapple plants in Wahiawa, Hawaii, in 1901 to found the Hawaiian Pineapple Company, which later became Dole. As part of its "Sweet Surprise Pineapple Hunt," Dole team members are hiding 125 rocks hand-painted with pineapple-themed messages of positivity and inspiration in and around Uptown Charlotte. The company has recruited a host of neighboring Uptown Charlotte businesses—coffee shops, cafes, bakeries, delis. markets and stores—to join in on the fun according to the following week: o	June 7-13: Amelie’s French Bakery Café (Uptown Charlotte café) o	June 14-20: Johnny Burrito o	June 21-27: All businesses will participate during Pineapple Week leading up to International Pineapple Day on June 27. o	June 28-July 4: Rhino Market &amp; Deli (Uptown Charlotte market) o	July 5-11: Coco and the Director o	July 12-18: Devon &amp; Blakely (Uptown Charlotte café) o	July 19-25: Paper Skyscraper (Uptown Charlotte store) o	July 26-Aug. 1: Geno D’s Pizza For details, go to https://www.dole.com/pineapple125.

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WINSTON-SALEM, NC — Sears has announced yet another round of store closings. The once-iconic retailer filed for <a href="https://patch.com/new-jersey/matawan-aberdeen/s/gj5on/sears-files-bankruptcy-will-close-142-more-stores" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chapter 11 bankruptcy</a> in October but its struggles started long ago. According to USA Today, the <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2018/11/08/kmart-sears-store-closing-list/1933522002/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">latest round of closings</a> include 29 Sears and 11 Kmarts. The paper reports that the 40 stores will close in February. When Sears filed for bankruptcy, the retailer announced a list of 142 locations that would be closing by the end of the year. One North Carolina location is included in the latest closures, according to USA Today. The store closing in February is located at 3320 Silas Creek Parkway in Winston-Salem. (For more news like this, <a href="https://patch.com/subscribe" target="_blank" rel="noopener">find your local Patch here</a>. If you have an iPhone, click here to get the free <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/patch-local-news-community/id430049632?mt=8" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Patch iPhone app</a>; download the free <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.patchmedia.android&amp;hl=en%20play.google.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Patch Android app</a> here.)Photo via Shutterstock

WINSTON-SALEM, NC — Sears has announced yet another round of store closings. The once-iconic retailer filed for <a href="https://patch.com/new-jersey/matawan-aberdeen/s/gj5on/sears-files-bankruptcy-will-close-142-more-stores" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chapter 11 bankruptcy</a> in October but its struggles started long ago.

According to USA Today, the <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2018/11/08/kmart-sears-store-closing-list/1933522002/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">latest round of closings</a> include 29 Sears and 11 Kmarts. The paper reports that the 40 stores will close in February. When Sears filed for bankruptcy, the retailer announced a list of 142 locations that would be closing by the end of the year.

One North Carolina location is included in the latest closures, according to USA Today. The store closing in February is located at 3320 Silas Creek Parkway in Winston-Salem. (For more news like this, <a href="https://patch.com/subscribe" target="_blank" rel="noopener">find your local Patch here</a>. If you have an iPhone, click here to get the free <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/patch-local-news-community/id430049632?mt=8" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Patch iPhone app</a>; download the free <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.patchmedia.android&amp;hl=en%20play.google.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Patch Android app</a> here.)