ALL SECTIONS SEARCH 55° Clear SUBSCRIBE SIGN UP LOG IN NEWS CALENDAR PETS OPINION OBITUARIES CLASSIFIEDS JOBS SHOP LOCAL CONTESTS THE LATEST BUSINESS FEATURED Stately Property Gets a Little Facework Done By LAURA DOUGLASS || laura@thepilot.com One of Southern Pines’ most iconic buildings has a fresh-faced coating that will protect the intricate brickwork. STOCK MARKET PRICES View detailed reports of major stock indexes and look up specific symbols. View SUBMIT YOUR BUSINESS NEWS We're always interested in hearing about business news in our community. Let us know what's going on! Submit Setting Up Payroll? Follow These Steps First When you start off as a team of one, handling every job to keep your business moving on your own is tough. Most owners dream of the day they can afford to bring on another set of arms and legs. UNCP celebrates Careers of 44 Retirees Cynthia Oxendine began as an administrative assistant at UNC Pembroke, but quickly worked her way to the top ranks of the Student Affairs Division. Lawmakers Hear Economic Projections for 2022 North Carolina’s economy is projected to grow 3.2 percent and add a net gain of 126,800 new jobs next year, a UNC-Charlotte economics professor told state legislators recently. BBB:Job Scams Increased During Pandemic Employment scams are on the rise in the turbulent job market created by the COVID-19 pandemic, a new Better Business Bureau (BBB) study finds. Warriors’ Advocate: MacDonald Serves Green Beret Families Beth MacDonald understands the ins and outs of military life — the good days, the bad nights, the ugly cry. She’s been there. She credits those experiences with inspiring her desire to give back as an accredited veterans services officer with the Green Beret Foundation. Moore Regional Nurse Honored with DAISY Award FirstHealth of the Carolinas registered nurse Keelie Sanchez Ingram has been honored with the DAISY Award for July 2021. Parsons Named to Carolinas Association of Chamber of Commerce Board Linda Parsons, president and CEO of the Moore County Chamber of Commerce has been named to the 2022 Carolinas Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (CACCE) Board of Directors. CACCE is the professional development organization for chamber of commerce executives and staff members in N… Senior FirstHealth Executive Retiring John J. Jackson, president, southern region and administrator, FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital – Richmond, has announced he plans to retire on Feb. 18, 2022, after 23 years of service to FirstHealth. His Business Is Farm to Cup The delicate white blooms on Lee Gulley’s camellia plants are just a bonus. The real treasure is the new growth shoots at the top of his ornamental evergreens. Prinova Acquires The Ingredient House The Ingredient House (TIH), a Southern Pines-based supplier of specialty ingredients for the food and beverage industry, has been acquired by Prinova Group, a Nagase Group Co. The combined business will be the biggest seller of sweeteners and polyols in the world. Burney Hardware in Aberdeen Celebrates Centennial With Photo Series In honor of a century of service to the community, Burney Hardware is celebrating its milestone 100th anniversary with a playful look back at its history. New Businesses Setting Record Pace in North Carolina New businesses are setting a record-breaking pace across the state, with new filings projected to reach 185,000 by the end of the year. Color Builds Community at Duneberry Resort Wear One of the newest retailers in the historical village of Pinehurst is also its largest. Duneberry Resort Wear, named after a type of wild strawberry that grows along coastal areas, offers a classic, colorful take on the resort lifestyle. Honor Foundation Expands Mission for Bragg Soldiers Transitioning from the military to a civilian career can be daunting. This summer the Honor Foundation expanded its footprint to help bridge that gap for outgoing Special Operations soldiers assigned to Fort Bragg. FirstHealth, Pinehurst Medical Clinic Add Oncologist FirstHealth of the Carolinas and Pinehurst Medical Clinic recently welcomed an experienced medical oncologist, Dr. Matthew Karpenko. Iconic Barbecue Restaurant Readies to Rebuild Days after the devastating fire on May 30 that destroyed his family’s business in Carthage, Ashley Sheppard knew he had big decisions to make. Boys and Girls Club Appoints D'Angelo as Unit Director The Boys and Girls Club of the Sandhills announces the appointment of Danielle D’Angelo as the unit director of the new Logan-Blake Unit in Pinehurst. Couple Blends Military into New Distillery Business One day soon you’ll have the chance to pick up a bottle of premium spirits distilled locally at the Southern Pines campus of Brad Halling American Whiskey Ko. — BHAWK, for short. New GM Named at Longleaf Golf, Family Club Stephen Cryan has been named the new General Manager of Longleaf Golf and Family Club in Southern Pines, effective immediately. Moore Regional Nurse Honored with DAISY Award Registered nurse Courtney Gunther has been recognized as a DAISY Award winner by FirstHealth of the Carolinas. Little Takes Over Dental Clinic Dentist Shannyn Little has taken over the practice previously run by Thomas Vicars Jr. at 270 S. Bennett St. in downtown Southern Pines. Vicars retired earlier this year after almost 30 years at that location, now renamed Southern Pines Smiles. Benefits, Employee Wellness and Work-life Balance ••• SPONSORED SECTION ••• Statewide: Purchasing Power Less than a year and a half after going public, Wilmington-based PPD is being acquired by life-sciences giant Thermo Fisher Scientific for $17.4 billion, or $47.50 a share. The deal includes taking on the contract research firm’s $5.3 billion in debt and is expected to be completed by the en… Community Close Up: Lee County, Growing Season ••• SPONSORED SECTION •••With an economic past rooted in agriculture, Lee County is sowing seeds in high-tech industries and modern amenities. Town Square: Waynesville The Great Smoky Mountains have vanished, buried beneath billows of clouds that send water cascading off the storefront awnings of Waynesville. To watch the early-spring deluge wash over the mountain town, an old lovesick tune by Ronnie Milsap, who grew up an hour west in Robbinsville, might … Round Table: Life Sciences, Chain Reaction The biomanufacturing industry makes products that sustain and improve life for many people. But creating vaccines, medications and therapeutics requires the right ingredients at the right time. The pandemic is rewriting how many companies do business. Whether securing raw materials, working … Spoonflower Capitalizes On E-commerce When Stephen Fraser’s wife couldn’t find a yellow polka-dot pattern for a pair of drapes, she thought, “There has to be a website for this.” Fraser says the idea inspired him and Gart Davis, who both had experience in the digital world — Davis as co-founder and Fraser as director of communic… $150 Million-plus Gifting Boosts N.C. Nonprofits In December, United Way of Greater Greensboro President and CEO Michelle Gethers-Clark assumed an email she received from MacKenzie Scott was yet another phishing attempt to steal personal data. Fairly quickly, she realized the message was real: United Way of Greater Greensboro was the recip… Asheboro Family’s Long Harley Ride Seems certain, Recil and Poochie would be pleased as Asheboro-based Cox’s Harley-Davidson begins its seventh decade as one of the state’s largest sellers of the motorcycles that have virtually defined two-wheel travel. Point Taken: How North Carolina Hustles on Defense Getting more military contract dollars for North Carolina has been a major state priority. For 20 years, state agencies and private groups have worked to build up its ability to do that. Ana Shellem Shucks Seafood Statewide Winter in the marshes of Masonboro Island: Cold, clear water flows out to the sea through winding tidal creeks, exposing the roots of the umber-colored salt-marsh cordgrass as oysters lie asleep in their beds. The crisp air is tinged with the brine-sweet smell of marsh mud; there’s no sound … Upfront: Brighter Days Speaking to Triad business leaders on April 21, Gov. Roy Cooper said that 35% of North Carolina residents were fully vaccinated, including 70% of the state’s residents who are 65 and older. By Memorial Day, the numbers should be much higher. The light at the end of the pandemic tunnel is cle… Karrie Dixon Raises Trajectory of ECSU Elizabeth City State University takes flight with a passionate chancellor, dashing rumors of the historic school’s demise. Pillars of North Carolina: Bill Hensley The Asheville native made his mark on North Carolina as an innovator in public relations. His promotional ideas helped attract tourists from around the world to the state’s beaches, mountains and golf courses. North Carolina Higher Education 2021 This list was compiled based on data from the National Center for Education Statistics. Not all applicants who are accepted attend that school. Total cost covers tuition, fees, and room and board for the 2020-21 school year, unless otherwise noted. The undergraduate enrollment total is full-… NASCAR’s Push to Broaden Its Appeal NASCAR’s leaders say embracing inclusion is a key strategy — and the right thing to do. Buying in Moore County Grows More Challenging There’s a knock at the door. A stranger asks if you’re interested in selling your house and makes a substantial offer on the spot. This scenario is actually playing out in some corners of Moore County. Moore Regional Scores Highly in Business NC Rankings FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital, including its Richmond and Hoke campuses, has been named one of the state’s top hospitals and as the best in North Carolina in patient satisfaction by Business North Carolina magazine. Hugh McColl Walked Away — and Walked Back Retired from Bank of America since 2001, Hugh McColl Jr., 85, has enjoyed great success with his investment firms, as a philanthropist and Charlotte’s elder statesman. Holiday Happenings, but With Adjustments In a pandemic-era holiday season, many popular winter activities are adopting new safety protocols. Partners in Family — and Entrepreneurship A brother and sister show passion for helping minority candidates enter jobs with a grasp of what lies ahead. In North Carolina, A Tater Tale Turning sweet potatoes from a seasonal to a year-round product is a signature achievement of Tar Heel agriculture. Tracking What Matters. Southern Pines Firm Develops New Tech It was near dusk on Christmas Eve, 2007. A Special Operations detachment was moving through thick brush in a rural area of Iraq when the military working dog attached to the unit, who was tracking an enemy combatant off-leash, was killed in action. CVB, Local Firms Team Up for Events The Pinehurst- Southern Pines-Aberdeen Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) has announced that it will partner with two local event and festival organizations to market community events into the future. The Pilot Purchases Raleigh’s Walter Magazine Staff Report New Shops Ready to Open at Tyler’s Ridge A farm-to-table restaurant and dental clinic are two new businesses set to open in the 14,000-square-foot retail center in the Tyler’s Ridge mixed-use development on N.C. 22, near the Moore County Airport. Best of the Pines 2020 Celebration The Pilot celebrated winners of this year's Best of the Pines competition Wednesday and Thursday. Winners were given specific times to come and pick up their awards and be celebrated for their achievement. Creating bonds of steel with SteelFab Three generations of Sherrills have crafted steel trusses and other products, sparking expansion beyond their Piedmont roots. Four Generations Later, George Family Still Hungry for the Food Business Four generations of Georges have built a thriving Hickory business that mixes supplying hundreds of grocery stores with its own unconventional retail chain. NC Trend: Casino for Catawba Indian Nation Years of dreaming about a casino may pay off for the Catawba Indian Nation. But the governor’s assent remains a dicey situation. 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