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Shelby custom cabinet company debuts at High Point Market
A Shelby-based luxury custom cabinet maker is making a name for itself on a national stage and is debuting at a prestigious home furnishings trade show this weekend. The High Point Market, the world's largest home furnishings trade show, attracts around 70,000 attendees and this year, it will be showcasing some of Walker Woodworking's products. "This is new to us, this is our debut," said Sierra McLaughlin, marketing manager. "We've never been to High Point before." She said there aren't many cabinet companies at the show, and it opens the door for cabinets to be considered furniture and a part of the interior design world. "For Walker Woodworking, it's kind of bridging that gap between designers and cabinet manufacturers and building partnerships with them. It's about partnerships and relationships with the interior design world." McLaughlin said people attend the show from all over, not just nationally, but internationally. "It's an honor to be part of the show," she said. McLaughlin said there is a fee to showcase, but also an application process that has to be undergone. She said Walker Woodworking has been working on the project for months, with design and construction taking place well before the show starts.
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2026 Southeastern Hay Contest Winners Annouced
Liliane Silva, Clemson | Katie Mason, UT | Lisa Baxter, UGA | Uttam Saha, UGA. The Southeastern Hay Contest (SEHC) has proudly recognized our regional producers who grow and harvest high-quality hay for the last 23 years. The contest was originally developed by Extension agents for Southeast forage producers. Their involvement was pivotal to the success of this program during its development in 2004 and will continue to play an important role into the future. The SEHC continues to fulfill its mission to raise awareness of the importance of hay testing and of managing livestock feed needs through nutritive value determination. The samples are ranked based on relative forage quality (RFQ), and the top 3 entries in each category receive a cash prize. The overall winner also receives a choice of the use of a new Massey Ferguson DM Series disc mower or RK Series rotary rake for the 2027 hay production season, plus $2,000 in cash!
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Appian Investments pays $22 million for Renaissance Plaza office building in downtown Greensboro
Jon Good says the mark of a successful city is one that attracts out-of-town investors. Good, the director of South Carolina real estate investment group Appian Investments, sees Greensboro as exactly that, and he’s just demonstrated that confidence with the $22 million purchase of the Renaissance Plaza office tower in Downtown Greensboro. Robbie Perkins, market […]
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Toyota helps with fire prevention
LIBERTY — If there were concerns about fire safety at the Toyota North Carolina battery manufacturing site near Liberty, the company has put them to rest. On Oct. 14, Toyota invited the media for a look at fire prevention, emergency response capabilities and partnerships with local first responders. It was a way to recognize National Fire Safety Month.
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Company permanently closes and lays off over 100 employees
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When a Truck Crash Disrupts a Small Business
A business owner is driving to meet a customer when a commercial truck collision sends them to the hospital. Within hours, scheduled appointments remain unattended, employees need instructions, and customers begin asking about delayed projects. For small businesses that depend heavily on their founders, an unexpected injury can interrupt operations...
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Syngenta’s Kathy Eichlin receives Women in Agribusiness leadership award
Kathy Eichlin, head of corporate and crop protection communications for Syngenta North America, received the Talent & Workforce Leadership Award as part of the inaugural Women in Agribusiness Leadership Awards. The award, introduced in 2026, recognizes women advancing workforce strategies, workplace culture and talent development within the agriculture industry. It...
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Davidson County commissioners consider rezoning for energy plant
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Whole-Home Design Study Released at High Point Market
The High Point Market Authority (HPMA) and the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) revealed key findings from their jointly produced 2026 Whole-Home Design Study during HPMA’s Fall Market Keynote Series event in the High Point Theatre on Saturday, Oct. 17. The keynote presentation titled “Evolution of the Home:...
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New apartments coming to Friendly Center in Greensboro
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — More housing is coming to Greensboro. A 270-unit multi-family community is going to be built at Friendly Center. A groundbreaking ceremony for Pembroke at Friendly Center was held on Friday. Hines, a leading global real estate group, is behind the project. The new housing development will be located near Whole Foods […]
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Burlington businesses prepare for downtown revitalization project
BURLINGTON, N.C. (WGHP) — Downtown Burlington is getting a major facelift as the city continues its efforts to improve downtown with a new streetscape project set to start early next week. With businesses already navigating ongoing construction, many are wondering if this could present additional challenges. The city is investing in a downtown that’s more […]
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Boom Supersonic’s Big Bet: Supersonic Jets, AI Power Plants and the Future of North Carolina Manufacturing
The aerospace startup wants to bring supersonic passenger flights back to America. But as its Greensboro factory awaits production, the company is pursuing an unexpected second business: building turbines to power artificial intelligence. More than two decades after the Concorde made its final flight, an American aerospace company is attempting...