County breaks ground on new jail facility

County breaks ground on new jail facility

While completion of the project is still more than a year away, the long-discussed construction of a new detention center in Surry County took a big step forward Tuesday with a groundbreaking ceremony for the facility. Sheriff Steve C. Hiatt, county board Chairman...

Spencer’s redevelopment pact approved

The proposed transformation of former Spencer’s industrial property into a boutique hotel has moved closer to reality through action by city officials — setting the stage for another upcoming vote committing millions in public funds for the venture. A key move toward...

Wayne Farms parent buying Sanderson, will combine firms

Wayne Farms parent company Continental Grain is part of a joint venture buying the larger Sanderson Farms, with plans to combine Sanderson with Wayne Farms. The new firm will be a privately held company with poultry processing plants and prepared foods plants in North...

First Community Bank earnings up sharply

BLUEFIELD, VA – First Community Bankshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: FCBC) reported net income for the quarter ending June 30 grew by nearly two-thirds over the same quarter a year ago, and the year-to-date earnings grew even more. The company reported net income of $13.40...

C-Suite Awards 2021: Jeffrey Eidson of G&B Energy

Jeffrey Eidson, president, G&B Energy Why selected: When Eidson took over as president of G&B Energy in 1991, the business had one Triad location and 20 employees. G&B now has three Triad offices with 65 employees and serves more than 13,500 Triad...