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LUMBERTON — Bast Fibre Technologies in Lumberton was named among other companies in rural North Carolina to receive a share of a $4.4 million grant designed to…
RALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) has approved 11 grant requests to local governments totaling $4,478,850, Governor Roy Cooper announced Thursday. The requests include commitments to create a total of 383 jobs, 173 of which were previously announced. The public investment in these projects will attract more than $91 million in private investment. […]
The North Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) has approved 16 grant requests to local governments totaling $3,938,829, Governor Roy Cooper announced June 16, in a press release. The requests include
Hendersonville business owner named NC 2020 Main Street Champion
Hendersonville Times-News
Michele Sparks, owner of Art Mob Studios & Marketplace in downtown Hendersonville, has been named a North Carolina 2020 Main Street Champion.
Sparks was one of 38 volunteers recognized by the state s Main Street Program for their commitment to downtown revitalization and strong communities during a virtual recognition ceremony on March 11, according to a city news release.
Sparks opened her business in 2011 as an outlet for artisans to sell their work. She began representing 25 artists and now represents 86 from across Western North Carolina. Sparks has been involved in every area of downtown, from volunteering with events like Rhythm & Brews to organizing the Art on Main festival and supporting the ArtScape outdoor art gallery program, the release states.