Business
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NC Department of Revenue announces new phase of Business Recovery Grant Program
RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Revenue has announced that a second round of Business Recovery Grants is now open for applications. The deadline for applications is March 18, 2022. If the requests for grants outpace the money available, some approved applications may be funded at reduced amounts.
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Small Business Center launches Vision Chase 2022
HAMLET — The Small Business Center at Richmond Community College is launching its own version of reality show “Shark Tank” for people who complete the seven core seminars on how to start a business.
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New business creation record smashed in 2021
RALEIGH – New business creations in 2021 outpaced every other year on record according to N.C. Secretary of State Elaine F. Marshall, and they have more than doubled from 2017. Overall, nearly 1.7 million new businesses have been created during Sec. Marshall’s administration.
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North Carolina Organics Recycling, LLC locates in Scotland County
LAURINBYRG – Scotland County Board of Commissioners Chairman Whit Gibson announced Tuesday that North Carolina Organics Recycling has chosen Scotland County as its first facility in North Carolina.
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New bakery comes to downtown Laurinburg
LAURINBURG — Downtown Laurinburg’s newest bakery, The Sugar Hill Kakery, is owner Jessica Reed-Hill’s walk with God.
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Service Thread to receive customized training
HAMLET — Richmond Community College has secured $20,000 in customized training for textile manufacturer Service Thread. A large portion of that will cover the cost of training employees on a new line of textile machines that will provide a greater level of flexibility and winding quality for coarse technical yarns.
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Breeden’s to celebrate 95 years in business Saturday
BENNETTSVILLE, S.C. — Longtime Marlboro County business Breeden’s Quality Meats will celebrate 95 years of providing quality products and excellent customer service with an event on Saturday.
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Champion Media acquires Herald-Advocate in Bennettsville, S.C.
BENNETTSVILLE, South Casrolina – Champion Media of the Carolinas, a family-owned company based in Mooresville, N.C., announced today that it has acquired the Herald-Advocate, the community newspaper in Bennettsville.
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Broadstep Behavioral Health acquires Coastal Southeastern United Care
RALEIGH – Broadstep Behavioral Health, serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and severe persistent mental illness, has acquired Coastal Southeastern United Care. Coastal (CSEUC) is a behavioral health and substance abuse agency providing a wide range of diagnostic and treatment programs in North and South Carolina. Broadstep, a portfolio…
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Hughes receives Edward Jones Award for Exceptional Achievement in Building Client Relationships
LAURINBURG — Becca Hughes of the financial services firm Edward Jones in Laurinburg recently received the firm’s Edward Jones Sr. Founders Award for her exceptional achievement in building client relationships.
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Sellers receives Spirit of Patrnership Award
LAURINBURG — Bette Sellers of the financial services firm Edward Jones in Laurinburg recently received the firm’s exclusive Spirit of Partnership Award for outstanding performance during 2021.
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Clark begins role as city executive at First Bank
LAURINBURG — First Bank’s Michael Clark will be taking over as the new city executive in Laurinburg/Scotland County after serving the local banking community for many years.
