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Field Notes: Where’s my flying car?
The author, John Marek, is a writer and CEO of the Anson Economic Development Partnership. Our economic development office receives dozens of requests for information (RFIs) annually. Some of these companies are great fits for the county and will eventually become...
Choose to celebrate life and living
The author, Andell McCoy, is a teacher, life coach and expressive artist. As an introduction to this week’s column, she writes: "With the world full of turmoil, how do we react to events in our life? I recommend pausing before acting rashly and making a conscious...
Time for financial ‘spring cleaning’
Now that we’ve put winter behind us — at least on the calendar — it’s time for us to think about sprucing up our homes, inside and out. But it also may be time to do some financial spring cleaning. Some of the same ideas involved in tidying up your home can also be...
Field Notes: Si sophistiqué
The author, John Marek, is a writer and CEO of the Anson Economic Development Partnership. My high school offered classes in three foreign languages, Spanish, German and French. My buddies Jeff and Carl took German and Fred took Spanish, which considering his ethnic...
FINANCIAL FOCUS: Should investors ‘go it alone’?
This article was written by Edward Jones for use by Michael Hayes, your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. If you’re going to enjoy a comfortable retirement, you should know, among other things, how much money you’ll need. And you may have a much better chance of...
Field Notes: Balloon animals
The author, John Marek, is a writer and CEO of the Anson Economic Development Partnership. Until a few weeks ago, the intrigue and excitement generated by balloons came mainly in the form of animals crafted by street performers. The use of balloons in international...
FINANCIAL FOCUS: Smart moves for investors after a down 2022
This article was written by Edward Jones for use by Michael Hayes, your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Many investors were glad to see the end of 2022. But what’s ahead this year? And what moves can you make in response to last year’s results? To begin...
Field Notes: Hemp is not what you might think
The author, John Marek, is a writer and CEO of the Anson Economic Development Partnership. Shortly after moving to North Carolina in 1995, I was driving in a remote area of the eastern part of the state. It was a quiet two-lane road and I was enjoying a fine fall day....
Field Notes: Once upon a time in the West
The author, John Marek, is a writer and CEO of the Anson Economic Development Partnership. Superheroes have been popular for decades, and movies based on the exploits of Batman, Superman and Captain America go back nearly to the dawn of talking cinema. Still, to the...
Field Notes: Only her hairdresser knows for sure
The author, John Marek, is a writer and CEO of the Anson Economic Development Partnership. A couple of weeks ago I wrote a column about Jonny Quest, a favorite TV show of my youth. One of my readers called me out in the comments for sloppy writing, and after rereading...
Field Notes: Aren’t we all nepo babies?
The author, John Marek, is a writer and CEO of the Anson Economic Development Partnership. Brandon Cronenberg's new movie, "Infinity Pool," opened last week to solid reviews and decent box office receipts. It's a bloody horror film about wealthy travelers...
Field Notes: ‘The Mystery of the Lizard Men’
The author, John Marek, is a writer and CEO of the Anson Economic Development Partnership. I streamed a lot of videos over the past two weeks during my recovery from COVID and associated quarantine. Everything from a surprisingly engaging documentary called "The...