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PaperWorks’ closing explained

PaperWorks’ closing explained

By Kyle Poplin One of Mt. Gilead’s biggest employers, PaperWorks, announced it’s closing at the end of March and 74 people will lose their jobs. Emily Granholm, senior human resources manager at PaperWorks in Mt. Gilead, explained the decision: “Mt. Gilead is a great...
It hasn’t always been easy to stay dry

It hasn’t always been easy to stay dry

John B. Marek is a writer, farmer, outdoorsman and recovering economic developer. You can find his books at johnbmarek.com. The window on the mountain is being lashed today with heavy rain and wind gusts of 50 mph. It is dry inside, but I’d hate to be out in...
New Year’s financial resolutions

New Year’s financial resolutions

Now that we’ve reached 2024, you might be thinking about your goals and hopes for the new year. But in addition to whatever personal resolutions you might make — volunteering, going to the gym more, learning a new language and others — why not make some financial...
Mall Rat

Mall Rat

John B. Marek is a writer, farmer, outdoorsman and recovering economic developer. You can find his books at johnbmarek.com. The window on the mountain is absolutely closed today as more seasonal winter temperatures spread across the Blue Ridge after a pleasantly mild...