Klausner Two opens summer
HALIFAX — Although the Klausner Lumber Two mill was supposed to be operational by the end of the first quarter in Enfield, the company’s president personally announced the mill will be up and running...
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WELDON - Business owners excited for opportunities Residents think it will revitalize area Tourists could bring opportunities for new businesses By now, news of the proposed Amtrak station in Weldon...
View ArticleWeldon Proposes Bringing Amtrak Service To Historic Train Station
Weldon is known as half of the historic Wilmington & Weldon Railroad, but passenger trains haven't stopped in the town since 1971. That may soon change with a new plan to revitalize Weldon's...
View ArticleLumber treatment plant looks to bring new jobs
ROANOKE RAPIDS - The former Georgia Pacific plant in Roanoke Rapids, which has been closed for about a decade, will be open for business come this fall. Virginia based Culpeper Wood Preservers is...
View ArticleIndustry Leaders Learn Rail Safety
The Halifax County Economic Development Commission hosted a NCDOT program focused on rail safety for local business and industry that rely on highway transportation. Dr. David Robinson, NCDOT's...
View ArticleKlausner lumber mill to open soon
ENFIELD — The $110 million Klausner Lumber Two project was announced almost four years ago, and now the lumber mill has been confirmed to be operational by first quarter 2017. Klausner President Thomas...
View ArticleWYNN Recognized for Leadership
Roanoke Rapids, NC – At their annual meeting, Halifax County Business Horizons (Halifax Horizons), Inc. presented the 8th Annual “Working Together Works” award to Curtis Wynn, Chief Executive Officer...
View ArticleHalifax County Certified As Work Ready Community
Halifax County has joined a prestigious group of nineteen counties in North Carolina designated as NCWorks Certified Work Ready Communities. The designation provides a foundation for local workforce...
View ArticleRoanoke Rapids Ranked as Top 100 Micropolitan Area
Halifax County Economic Development Commission 260 Premier Boulevard Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870 (252) 519-2630 www.halifaxdevelopment.com ROANOKE RAPIDS RANKED AS TOP 100 MICROPOLITAN AREA Site...
View ArticleKlausner Two opens summer
HALIFAX — Although the Klausner Lumber Two mill was supposed to be operational by the end of the first quarter in Enfield, the company’s president personally announced the mill will be up and running...
View ArticleAmtrak coming seen as a life changer
WELDON - Business owners excited for opportunities Residents think it will revitalize area Tourists could bring opportunities for new businesses By now, news of the proposed Amtrak station in Weldon...
View ArticleWeldon Proposes Bringing Amtrak Service To Historic Train Station
Weldon is known as half of the historic Wilmington & Weldon Railroad, but passenger trains haven't stopped in the town since 1971. That may soon change with a new plan to revitalize Weldon's...
View ArticleLumber treatment plant looks to bring new jobs
ROANOKE RAPIDS - The former Georgia Pacific plant in Roanoke Rapids, which has been closed for about a decade, will be open for business come this fall. Virginia based Culpeper Wood Preservers is...
View ArticleRoanoke Rapids Micropolitan Area Receives Top 100 Ranking by Site Selection...
For the second year in a row, Site Selection Magazine has named the Roanoke Rapids Micropolitan Area as one of the Top 100 Micropolitans in the United States. The Roanoke Rapids Micropolitan Area,...
View ArticleHalifax County Certified As Work Ready Community
Halifax County has joined a prestigious group of nineteen counties in North Carolina designated as NCWorks Certified Work Ready Communities. The designation provides a foundation for local workforce...
View ArticleRoanoke Rapids Ranked as Top 100 Micropolitan Area
Halifax County Economic Development Commission 260 Premier Boulevard Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870 (252) 519-2630 www.halifaxdevelopment.com ROANOKE RAPIDS RANKED AS TOP 100 MICROPOLITAN AREA Site...
View ArticleKlausner Two opens summer
HALIFAX — Although the Klausner Lumber Two mill was supposed to be operational by the end of the first quarter in Enfield, the company’s president personally announced the mill will be up and running...
View ArticleAmtrak coming seen as a life changer
WELDON - Business owners excited for opportunities Residents think it will revitalize area Tourists could bring opportunities for new businesses By now, news of the proposed Amtrak station in Weldon...
View ArticleWeldon Proposes Bringing Amtrak Service To Historic Train Station
Weldon is known as half of the historic Wilmington & Weldon Railroad, but passenger trains haven't stopped in the town since 1971. That may soon change with a new plan to revitalize Weldon's...
View ArticleLumber treatment plant looks to bring new jobs
ROANOKE RAPIDS - The former Georgia Pacific plant in Roanoke Rapids, which has been closed for about a decade, will be open for business come this fall. Virginia based Culpeper Wood Preservers is...
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