NCG180155_Inspection Report_20200701

ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
BRIAN WRENN
Director
Bernhardt Furniture Company
Attention: Edward J. Pitts
1839 Morganton Blvd
Lenoir, North Carolina 28645
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
July 1, 2020
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspections
Permit: NCG180000
Certificates of Coverage: NCG180153, NCG180154, NCG18015S and NCG180156
Caldwell County, North Carolina
Dear Mr. Pitts:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the
inspections I conducted at the subject facilities on June 24.
The report should be self-explanatory, however, should you have any questions
concerning this report, please do not hesitate to contact me at [phone] or by email
at [e-mail].
Sincere
Isaiah Reed, CPSW , CEPSCI, M 4CECI
Environmental Specialist
Land Quality Section
Enclosure: Inspection Report
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
Asheville Regional Office 1 2090 U.S. Highway 70 1 Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778
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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: NCG180154 Effective: 08/01/19 Expiration: 05/31/24 Owner: Bernhardt Furniture Co
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Bernhardt Furniture Co -Pit 7
County: Caldwell 1402 Morganton Blvd
Region: Asheville
Lenoir NC 28645
Contact Person: Edward J Pitts Title: Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications:
Primary ORC:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 06/24/2020
Primary Inspector: Isaiah L Reed
Secondary Inspector(s):
Certification:
Phone:
Entry Time 10:OOAM Exit Time: 01:OOPM
Phone: [phone]
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Furniture and Fixtures Stormwater Discharge COC
Facility Status: ❑ Compliant Not Compliant
Question Areas:
E Storm Water
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: NCG180154 Owner- Facility: Bernhardt Furniture Co
Inspection Date: 06/24/2020 Inspection Type ;Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary
On June 24, 2020 this facility was inspected for compliance. I met with Eddie Pitts on site. During the inspection, the
following items were noted:
1) The Spill log has not been maintained. The permittee is directed to immediately begin maintaining a list of significant
spills and leaks as outlined in the NCG180000 General Permit.
2) Certification that the outfalls have been evaluated for non-stormwater discharge has not been documented. The permittee
is directed to immediately be non-stormwater discharge evaluations at all facilities, as outlined in the NCG180000 General
Permit.
3) Bernhardt Furniture Company Plant 5 is maintaining large storage areas of woodchips and sawdust exposed to
precipitation on site. As discussed, this process obligates the permittee to obtain coverage under the NCG210000 General
Permit for Plant 5. A copy of the Notice of Intent for that General Permit is enclosed.
Please give the above items your immediate attention.
If you have any questions, please contact this office at [phone].
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Permit: NCG180154 Owner - Facility: Bernhardt Furniture Co
Inspection Date: 06/2412020 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
Does the site have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan?
# Does the Plan include a General Location (t1SGS) map?
# Does the Plan include a "Narrative Description of Practices"?
# Does the Plan include a detailed site map including outfall locations and drainage areas?
# Does the Plan include a list of significant spills occurring during the past 3 years?
# Has the facility evaluated feasible alternatives to current practices?
# Does the facility provide all necessary secondary containment?
# Does the Plan include a BMP summary?
# Does the Plan include a Spill Prevention and Response Plan (SPRP)?
# Does the Plan include a Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Plan?
# Does the facility provide and document Employee Training?
# Does the Plan include a list of Responsible Party(s)?
# Is the Plan reviewed and updated annually?
# Does the Plan include a Stormwater Facility Inspection Program?
Has the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan been implemented?
Comment: See summary for more information
Qualitative Monitoring
Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring semi-annually?
Comment:
Permit and Outfalls
# Is a copy of the Permit and the Certificate of Coverage available at the site?
# Were all outfalls observed during the inspection?
# If the facility has representative outfall status, is it properly documented by the Division?
# Has the facility evaluated all illicit (non stormwater) discharges?
Comment:
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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: NCG180153 Effective: 08/01/19 Expiration: 05/31/24 Owner: Bernhardt Furniture Co
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Bernhardt Furniture Co-Plt 5
County: Caldwell 1904 Morganton Blvd
Region: Asheville
Lenoir NC 28645
Contact Person: Edward J Pitts Title: Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications:
Primary ORC:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 06/24/2020
Primary Inspector: Isaiah L Reed
Secondary Inspector(s):
Certification: Phone:
Entry Time 10:OOAM Exit Time: 01:OOPM
Phone: [phone]
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Furniture and Fixtures Stormwater Discharge CDC
Facility Status: ❑ Compliant E Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Storm Water
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: NCGIS0153 Owner- Facility: Bernhardt Furniture Co
Inspection Date: 06/24/2020 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
On June 24, 2020 this facility was inspected for compliance. I met with Eddie Pitts on site. During the inspection, the
following items were noted:
1) The Spill log has not been maintained. The permittee is directed to immediately begin maintaining a list of significant
spills and leaks as outlined in the NCG180000 General Permit.
2) Certification that the outfalls have been evaluated for non-stormwater discharge has not been documented. The permittee
is directed to immediately be non-stormwater discharge evaluations at all facilities, as outlined in the NCG180000 General
Permit.
3) Bernhardt Furniture Company Plant 5 is maintaining large storage areas of woodchips and sawdust exposed to
precipitation on site. As discussed, this process obligates the permittee to obtain coverage under the NCG210000 General
Permit for Plant 5. A copy of the Notice of Intent for that General Permit is enclosed.
Please give the above items your immediate attention
If you have any questions, please contact this office at [phone]
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Permit: NCG180153 Owner- Facility: Bernhardt Furniture Co
Inspection Date: 06124/2020 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
Does the site have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan?
# Does the Plan include a General Location (USGS) map?
# Does the Plan include a "Narrative Description of Practices"7
# Does the Plan include a detailed site map including outfall locations and drainage areas?
# Does the Plan include a list of significant spills occurring during the past 3 years?
# Has the facility evaluated feasible alternatives to current practices?
# Does the facility provide all necessary secondary containment?
# Does the Plan include a BMP summary?
# Does the Plan include a Spill Prevention and Response Plan (SPRP)?
# Does the Plan include a Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Plan?
# Does the facility provide and document Employee Training?
# Does the Plan include a list of Responsible Party(s)?
# Is the Plan reviewed and updated annually?
# Does the Plan include a Stormwater Facility Inspection Program?
Has the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan been implemented?
Comment: See summary for more information
Qualitative Monitoring
Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring semi-annually?
Comment:
Permit and Outfalls
# Is a copy of the Permit and the Certificate of Coverage available at the site?
# Were all outfalls observed during the inspection?
# If the facility has representative outfall status, is it properly documented by the Division?
# Has the facility evaluated all illicit (non stormwater) discharges?
Comment:
Yes No NA NE
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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: NCG180155 Effective: 08/01/19 Expiration: 05/31/24 Owner: Bernhardt Furniture Co
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Bernhardt Furniture Co -Pit 3
County: Caldwell 1502 Morganton Blvd
Region: Asheville
Lenoir NC 28645
Contact Person: Edward J Pitts Title: Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications:
Primary ORC:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 06/24/2020
Primary Inspector: Isaiah L Reed
Secondary Inspector(s):
Certification:
Phone:
Entry Time 10:OOAM Exit Time: 01:OOPM
Phone: [phone]
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Furniture and Fixtures Stormwater Discharge CDC
Facility Status: ❑ Compliant E Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Storm Water
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: NCG180155 Owner- Facility: Bernhardt Furniture Co
Inspection Date: 06/24/2020 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary
On June 24, 2020 this facility was inspected for compliance. I met with Eddie Pitts on site. During the inspection, the
following items were noted:
1) The Spill log has not been maintained. The permittee is directed to immediately begin maintaining a list of significant
spills and leaks as outlined in the NCG180000 General Permit.
2) Certification that the outfalls have been evaluated for non-stormwater discharge has not been documented. The permittee
is directed to immediately be non-stormwater discharge evaluations at all facilities, as outlined in the NCG180000 General
Permit.
3) Bernhardt Furniture Company Plant 5 is maintaining large storage areas of woodchips and sawdust exposed to
precipitation on site. As discussed, this process obligates the permittee to obtain coverage under the NCG210000 General
Permit for Plant 5. A copy of the Notice of Intent for that General Permit is enclosed.
Please give the above items your immediate attention.
If you have any questions, please contact this office at [phone]
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Permit: NCG180155 Owner- Facility: Bernhardt Furniture Co
Inspection Date: 06/24/2020 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
Does the site have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan?
# Does the Plan include a General Location (USGS) map?
# Does the Plan include a "Narrative Description of Practices"?
# Does the Plan include a detailed site map including outfall locations and drainage areas?
# Does the Plan include a list of significant spills occurring during the past 3 years?
# Has the facility evaluated feasible alternatives to current practices?
# Does the facility provide all necessary secondary containment?
# Does the Plan include a BMP summary?
# Does the Plan include a Spill Prevention and Response Plan (SPRP)?
# Does the Plan include a Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Plan?
# Does the facility provide and document Employee Training?
# Does the Plan include a list of Responsible Party(s)?
# Is the Plan reviewed and updated annually?
# Does the Plan include a Stormwater Facility Inspection Program?
Has the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan been implemented?
Comment: See summary for more information.
Qualitative Monitoring
Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring semi-annually?
Comment:
Permit and Outfalls
# Is a copy of the Permit and the Certificate of Coverage available at the site?
# Were all outfalls observed during the inspection?
# If the facility has representative outfall status, is it properly documented by the Division?
# Has the facility evaluated all illicit (non stormwater) discharges?
Comment:
Yes No NA NE
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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit:NCG180156 Effective: 08/01/19 Expiration: 05/31/24 Owner: Bernhardt Furniture Co
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Bernhardt Furniture Co -Pit 2
County: Caldwell 1828 Morganton Blvd
Region: Asheville
Lenoir NC 28645
Contact Person: Edward J Pitts Title: Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications:
Primary ORC:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 06/24/2020
Primary Inspector: Isaiah L Reed
Secondary Inspector(s):
Certification:
Phone:
Entry Time 10:OOAM Exit Time: 01:OOPM
Phone: [phone]
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Furniture and Fixtures Stormwater Discharge COC
Facility Status: ❑ Compliant Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Storm Water
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: NCG180156 Owner - Facility: Bernhardt Furniture Co
Inspection Date: 0612412020 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary
On June 24, 2020 this facility was inspected for compliance. I met with Eddie Pitts on site. During the inspection, the
following items were noted:
1) The Spill log has not been maintained. The permittee is directed to immediately begin maintaining a list of significant
spills and leaks as outlined in the NCG180000 General Permit.
2) Certification that the outfalls have been evaluated for non-stormwater discharge has not been documented. The permittee
is directed to immediately be non-stormwater discharge evaluations at all facilities, as outlined in the NCG180000 General
Permit.
3) Bernhardt Furniture Company Plant 5 is maintaining large storage areas of woodchips and sawdust exposed to
precipitation on site. As discussed, this process obligates the permittee to obtain coverage under the NCG210000 General
Permit for Plant 5. A copy of the Notice of Intent for that General Permit is enclosed.
Please give the above items your immediate attention.
If you have any questions, please contact this office at [phone]
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Permit: NGG180156 Owner- Facility: Bernhardt Furniture Co
Inspection Date: 06/24/2020 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation
Reason for Visit: Routine
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
Yes No NA NE
Does the site have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan?
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# Does the Plan include a General Location (USGS) map?
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# Does the Plan include a "Narrative Description of Practices"?
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# Does the Plan include a detailed site map including outfall locations and drainage areas?
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# Does the Plan include a list of significant spills occurring during the past 3 years?
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# Has the facility evaluated feasible alternatives to current practices?
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# Does the facility provide all necessary secondary containment?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a BMP summary?
❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a Spill Prevention and Response Plan (SPRP)?
❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Plan?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the facility provide and document Employee Training?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a list of Responsible Party(s)?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# Is the Plan reviewed and updated annually?
E ❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a Stormwater Facility Inspection Program?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Has the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan been implemented?
❑ 0 ❑ ❑
Comment: See summary for more information
Qualitative Monitoring Yes No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring semi-annually? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Permit and Outfalls
Yes No NA NE
# Is a copy of the Permit and the Certificate of Coverage available at the site?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# Were all outfalls observed during the inspection?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# If the facility has representative outfall status, is it properly documented by the Division?
❑ ❑ 0 ❑
# Has the facility evaluated all illicit (non stormwater) discharges?
❑ 0 ❑ ❑
Comment
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Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
Stormwater Permitting Program
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
Environmental NCG210000
Quality
NOTICE OF INTENT
FOR AGENCY USE ONLY
Date Received
Year
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Certificate of Covem e
NJ C 1
Check #
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Permit Assigned to
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System application for coverage under General Permit
NCG210000:
For STORMWATER DISCHARGES associated with activities classified as:
SIC' 24 Timber Products (except as specified below), including Wood Chip Mills;
And, Like activities deemed by DEMLR to be similar in the process and/or the exposure of raw
materials, products, by-products, or waste materials.
The following activities are specifically excluded from coverage under this General Permit:
Wood Kitchen Cabinets (SIC 2434)
Wood Preserving (SIC 2491)
Logging (SIC 2411)
' Standard Industrial Classification Code
(Please print or type)
1) Mailing address of owner/operator (address to which official permit correspondence will be mailed):
Name
Owner Contact (a
Street Address
City
Telephone No.
E-mail Address
State ZIP Code
Fax:
2) Location of facility producing discharge:
Facility Name
Facility Contact (a person)
Contact E-mail
Street Address
City State ZIP Code
County
Telephone No. Fax:
3) Permit Contact
Permit Contact (a person)
Contact E-mail
Contact phone number
4) Physical Location Information:
Please provide a narrative description of how to get to the facility (use street names, state road numbers, and
distance and direction from a roadway intersection).
(A copy of a county map or USGS quad sheet with facility clearly located on the map is required to be submitted with this application)
5) Latitude Longitude (degrees, minutes, seconds)
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6) This NPDES Permit Application applies to which of the following:
❑ New or Proposed Facility Date operation is to begin
❑ Existing
7) Standard Industrial Classification (SIC):
Provide the 4 digit Standard Industrial Classification Code (SIC Code) that describes the primary industrial
activity at this facility
SIC Code:
8) Provide a brief narrative description of the types of industrial activities and products manufactured at
this facility:
9) Discharge points / Receiving waters:
How many discharge points (ditches, pipes, channels, etc.) convey stormwater from the property?
List discharge points (outfalls) that convey discharge from the site (both on -site and off -site) and location
coordinates. Attach additional sheets if necessary, or note that this information is specified on the site plan.
Stormwater Outfall No
Latitude (degrees/minutes/seconds): N
Longitude (degrees/minutes/seconds): W
Stormwater Outfall No.
Latitude (degrees/minutes/seconds): N
Longitude (degrees/minutes/seconds): W
Stormwater Outfall No.
Latitude (degrees/minutes/seconds): N
Longitude (degrees/minutes/seconds): W
Stormwater Outfall No.
Latitude (degrees/minutes/seconds): N
Longitude (degrees/minutes/seconds): W
Stormwater Outfall No.
Latitude (degrees/minutes/seconds): N
Longitude (degrees/minutes/seconds): W
Stormwater Outfall No.
Latitude (degrees/minutes/seconds): N
Longitude (degrees/minutes/seconds): W
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Stormwater Outfall No.
Latitude (degrees/minutes/seconds): _
Longitude (degrees/minutes/seconds):
10) Receiving waters:
N
W
What is the name of the body or bodies of water (creek, stream, river, lake, etc.) that the facility stormwater
discharges end up in?
If the site stormwater discharges to a separate storm sewer system, name the operator of the separate storm
sewer system (e.g. City of Raleigh municipal storm sewer).
11) Does this facility have any other water quality permits?
❑ No
❑ Yes
If yes, list the permit numbers for all current water quality permits for this facility:
12) Does this facility have any Non -Discharge permits (ex: recycle permits)?
❑ No
❑ Yes
If yes, list the permit numbers for all current Non -Discharge permits for this facility:
13) Does this facility employ any best management practices for stormwater control?
❑ No
❑ Yes
If yes, please briefly describe:
14) Does this facility have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan?
❑ No
❑ Yes
If yes, when was it implemented?
15) Does this facility have exposed accumulations of sawdust, bark, mulch, wood chips, or similar size.
woody material on -site for longer than seven (7) days? (Exposed directly to rainfall or to run-on from
other areas of the facility.)
❑ No ❑ Yes
16) Are vehicle maintenance activities occurring at this facility?
❑ No ❑ Yes
17) Hazardous Waste:
a) Is this facility a Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage, or Disposal Facility?
❑ No ❑ Yes
b) Is this facility a Small Quantity Generator (less than 1000 kg. of hazardous waste generated per month) of
hazardous waste?
❑ No ❑ Yes
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c) Is this facility a Large Quantity Generator (1000 kg. or more of hazardous waste generated per month) of
hazardous waste?
❑ No ❑ Yes
d) If you answered yes to questions b. or c., please provide the following information:
Type(s) of waste:
How is material stored: _
Where is material stored:
How many disposal shipments per year:
Name of transport / disposal vendor: _
Vendor address:
18) Certification:
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6 b (i) provides that:
Any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification in any application, record, report, plan, or other
document filed or required to be maintained under this Article or a rule implementing this Article; or who knowingly makes a false
statement of a material fact in a rulemaking proceeding or contested case under this Article; or who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly
renders inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method required to be operated or maintained under this Article or rules of the
[Environmental Management] Commission implementing this Article shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor which may include a fine not to
exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000).
I hereby request coverage under the referenced General Permit. I understand that coverage under this permit
will constitute the permit requirements for the discharge(s) and is enforceable in the same manner as an
individual permit.
I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in this application and that to the best of my
knowledge and belief such information is true, complete, and accurate.
Printed Name of Person Signing:
Title:
(Signature of Applicant)
(Date Signed)
Notice of Intent must be accompanied by a check or money order for $100.00 made payable to:
NCDEQ
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Final Checklist
This application will be returned as incomplete unless all of the following items have been included:
❑ Check for $100 made payable to NCDEQ
❑ This completed application and all supporting documents
❑ Copy of county map or USGS quad sheet with location of facility clearly marked on map
Mail the entire package to:
DEMLR - Stormwater Program
Dept. of Environmental Quality
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612
Note
The submission of this document does not guarantee the issuance of an NPDES permit.
For questions, please contact the DEMLR Central Office or Regional Office for your area.
To visit our website, go to http://portahncdenr.org/web/Ir/stormwater
DEMLR Regional Office Contact Information:
Asheville Office ......
[phone]
Fayetteville Office ...
[phone]
Mooresville Office ...
[phone]
Raleigh Office ........
[phone]
Washington Office ...(252)
946-6481
Wilmington Office ...
[phone]
Winston-Salem ......
[phone]
Central Office .........(919)
807-6300
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