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GROUNDBREAKING SCHEDULED FOR MARRIOTT HOTEL AT EXIT 173
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… Continue Reading “GROUNDBREAKING SCHEDULED FOR MARRIOTT HOTEL AT EXIT 173”
NEW LEADERSHIP FOR HALIFAX HORIZONS
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… Continue Reading “NEW LEADERSHIP FOR HALIFAX HORIZONS”
RURAL TRANSFORMATION GRANT SUPPORTS WELDON REVITALIZATION
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… Continue Reading “RURAL TRANSFORMATION GRANT SUPPORTS WELDON REVITALIZATION”
SEWER EXTENSION PLANNED FOR I-95 EXIT 154
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… Continue Reading “SEWER EXTENSION PLANNED FOR I-95 EXIT 154”
PROPOSALS SOUGHT FOR HOUSING STUDY
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… Continue Reading “PROPOSALS SOUGHT FOR HOUSING STUDY”
HALIFAX-NORTHAMPTON AIRPORT AUTHORITY COMPLETES STRATEGIC PLAN
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… Continue Reading “HALIFAX-NORTHAMPTON AIRPORT AUTHORITY COMPLETES STRATEGIC PLAN”
2023 TAX LAW CHANGES
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… Continue Reading “2023 TAX LAW CHANGES”
ROANOKE CONNECT PARTNERSHIP KEY TO RETAINING JOBS
We often hear how important water, sewer, roads, bridges are to our local economic development efforts, but broadband is equally important and becoming a key factor every day. Access to high-speed internet is of critical importance to employment of residents of Halifax County. Internet… Continue Reading “ROANOKE CONNECT PARTNERSHIP KEY TO RETAINING JOBS”
USDA Announces $17.5 Million Broadband Grant for Halifax County
USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack traveled to NC today to announce a major investment by USDA with wide reaching economic and educational benefits for Halifax County: North Carolina’s AccessOn Networks Inc. will receive a $17.5 million grant to connect thousands of people, 100 businesses, 76… Continue Reading “USDA Announces $17.5 Million Broadband Grant for Halifax County”
Weldon Mills Distillery Receives Local Award
WELDON, NC – At their annual meeting held on September 22 at Chockoyotte Country Club, Halifax County Business Horizons (Halifax Horizons), Inc. presented its Annual “Working Together Works” award to Michael Hinderliter and Bruce Tyler, owners of Weldon Mills Distillery. In making the presentation,… Continue Reading “Weldon Mills Distillery Receives Local Award”
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