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WELDON STEEL COMPLETES BUILDING ACQUISITION FOR EXPANSION
Weldon Steel Corporation, a structural steel fabrication company, has purchased the former Basnight Building located at US 301 in Weldon, NC. The 18,800 square foot facility sits on 6.21 acres and was previously owned by the Town of Weldon. The NC Rural Infrastructure Authority… Continue Reading “WELDON STEEL COMPLETES BUILDING ACQUISITION FOR EXPANSION”
NEW MEMBERS APPOINTED TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION BOARD
The Halifax County Economic Development Commission (HCEDC) recently announced the appointment of two new members to its Board of Directors. Joining the Board is County Commissioner Chenoa Richardson Davis. Davis is the first member of the Haliwa-Saponi Tribe to be elected to the Halifax… Continue Reading “NEW MEMBERS APPOINTED TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION BOARD”
HOBGOOD HEMP SHOWCASES UNIQUE PRODUCTS AND EXPANSION
Providing healthy hemp products to the world, Hobgood Hemp recently held an Open House to showcase its expansion and demonstrate how CBD is extracted. Ron Elkins, partner, says the company’s primary mission is to provide a healthy hemp product, share how CBD is produced,… Continue Reading “HOBGOOD HEMP SHOWCASES UNIQUE PRODUCTS AND EXPANSION”
2022 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT YEAR IN REVIEW
2022 was another successful year for Halifax County as reflected by the 2022 Economic Development Snapshot. New and expanding industrial and commercial investments of $84.5 million helped to move the needle for economic development in Halifax County. Retail sales grew by 5%, from $648… Continue Reading “2022 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT YEAR IN REVIEW”
IT’S OFFICIAL: FAIRFIELD BY MARRIOTT BREAKS GROUND AT EXIT 173 IN WELDON
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… Continue Reading “IT’S OFFICIAL: FAIRFIELD BY MARRIOTT BREAKS GROUND AT EXIT 173 IN WELDON”
ECONOMIC INDICATORS REMAIN POSITIVE FOR HALIFAX COUNTY
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… Continue Reading “ECONOMIC INDICATORS REMAIN POSITIVE FOR HALIFAX COUNTY”
INDUSTRIAL & COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION UNDERWAY
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… Continue Reading “INDUSTRIAL & COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION UNDERWAY”
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”
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