Carolina Star Hotels broke ground today for a Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites at I-95 Exit 173 in Weldon. This will be the area’s first Marriott property. With its proximity to I-95 and the Roanoke River, Weldon is a prime location for this new property. Vish Pathak, CEO of Carolina Star Hotels stated, “This…
In spite of an evolving economic landscape, key indicators for Halifax County remain positive with unemployment at 6.1% in November 2022 compared to 6.2% in November 2021, a signal that recovery from pandemic-related effects on the local economy continues. October retail sales of $58,639,175 exceeded October 2021 sales of $52,430,515 with year-to-date sales up 5.2%…
Construction is underway for several major industrial projects throughout Halifax County including the Binderholz manufacturing facility near Enfield and Roanoke Valley Lumber (RVL) in Weldon. Road improvements to accommodate increased truck and employee traffic by Roanoke Valley Lumber on Grace Drive and Power Place are underway and nearly complete. Both Binderholz and Roanoke Valley Lumber…
A groundbreaking has been scheduled on January 26, 2023 at 11 a.m. for the Fairfield Marriott to be located at the intersection of Interstate 95 and Julian Allsbrook Highway in Weldon. According to Vish Pathak, Chief Executive Officer of Carolina Star Hotels, the 96-room hotel will serve the area’s growing business and leisure traveler’s needs. …
Scott Aman, President of New Dixie Oil Corporation, was recently elected as President of Halifax County Business Horizons, Inc. He succeeds Dan Brown who served an extended term as President. “I am honored to serve as President of Halifax Horizons. We have a great group of members and a strong Board of Directors, many of…
The Town of Weldon was a round one recipient of Rural Transformation Grant (RTG) funds from the NC Department of Commerce. RTG funding will provide funding for improvements at River Falls Park on the Roanoke River, implementation of a wayfinding program, and sidewalk improvements in the 300 block of Washington Avenue. To date, the Town…
A Preliminary Engineering Report (PER) is underway to determine the design basis, cost, and feasibility of extension of sanitary sewer from the Town of Enfield along NC Highway 481 to its intersection with with Interstate 95 at Exit 154. The area surrounding Exit 154 has long been considered prime land for development, but access to…
Halifax County Business Horizons is requesting proposals from qualified individuals and consultants to conduct a housing market study and needs analysis, with a specific focus on addressing the perceived shortage of short and long-term rental housing for professionals. The results of the analysis will provide elected officials, stakeholders, community members, and potential investors an understanding of the…
The Halifax-Northampton Regional Airport (IXA) Authority recently completed a Strategic Plan to guide development of the Airport over the next five years. The plan was developed with assistance from key stakeholders, county and municipal officials, and staff and will serve as a blueprint for future activities and investments. The plan reinforces the vision for the…
Several changes in North Carolina’s tax laws became effective January 1, 2023. The state’s individual income tax rate decreased from 4.99 to 4.75 percent. Future scheduled reductions under this same law will ultimately bring the rate to 3.99 percent in 2027 and continue the course to phase out the corporate income tax entirely by 2030.…
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