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Young Entrepreneur competition shows off businesses

Surry Early College High School held is school-level Young Entrepreneur of Surry County competition recently. The event, for Surry County students, allows young entrepreneurs to compete for prize money that will be invested in their business projects. Surry Early...

Insteel Industries net earnings jump

Insteel Industries Inc. (NYSE: IIIN) recently announced its second-quarter net earnings had more than tripled from the same period a year ago. Net earnings for the quarter were $14.9 million, or 76 cents per share, up dramatically from $4.4 million, or 23 cents per...
Nester Hosiery honored by Governor

Nester Hosiery honored by Governor

A Mount Airy firm was among more than a dozen honored earlier this month with the 2020 Governor’s Export Awards. Nester Hosiery Inc., of Mount Airy, was one of 13 North Carolina firms to win the award, recognized as one of the state’s top rural exporters. “Growing our...