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Greenbriar Designs launches new Web site for upscale
Tuesday, June 30, 2009 — Greenbriar Designs in Troy, an upscale collection of custom upholstered furniture for children scaled for ages 1 through 10, announced the availability of its upholstered furniture, headboards and fabric online via its new Web site, greenbriardesignsnc.com.
A strong supporter of North Carolina craftsmen, Greenbriar Designs strives to provide heirloom-quality products at a lower cost than alternative children’s furniture purveyors.
After getting his doctorate in English, Ken Walker served as a school superintendent in Virginia before retiring and later reprising his role as a Methodist minister in a small North Carolina town.
Classically trained in fine art and art history, Sheena Walker spent years as a freelance graphic artist and high school art teacher before starting her own interior design business and eventually retiring.
At 72 and 67 years old respectively, they do not sound like the typical start-up business owners. However, in true entrepreneurial fashion, this duo recently launched their own niche business, Greenbriar Designs. Their collection of upholstered furniture, headboards and fabric is now available to order online.
While designing a children’s room for a client, Sheena had trouble finding upscale children’s furniture that she felt not only had great design aspects, but was also durable and a piece that could be handed down for years to come.
Looking to offer an alternative to chain store foam children’s furniture, Sheena and her husband, Ken, had the desire to come out of retirement and pursue Sheena’s dream with Greendesign Designs.
Supporting local North Carolina merchants and craftsmen, Greenbriar Designs uses hardwood for the framing, extra foam cushion for comfort, and the best grades of fabrics for upholstering.
“The current economy is not ideal for starting a new business, not to mention during our ‘golden years’ when most travel or relax,” said Sheena Walker, co-founder, Greenbriar Designs.
“It just proves our commitment and dedication to providing an alternative for children’s interior design. We stand behind the products we deliver, and our passion reflects in the attention to detail and level of customer service Greenbriar provides.”
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Suspects in murder case receive additional charges
Albemarle Police Department has made additional arrests of the two individuals previously charged with the April 2009 shooting death of 21-year-old Lamar Andrience Lindsey on Flake Street.
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Military Pet Outreach Network seeks to help veterans, pets in Stanly County
Military Pet Outreach Network, Inc is a new 501c3 rescue based in Stanly County.
Its mission is to help re-home pets displaced by the military due to deployment, relocation, illness or death. -
Stanly County Sheriff’s Report
Stanly County Sheriff’s Office reports the following activity:
• Edward Krieger, of St. Martin Road, Albemarle, reported a larceny of vehicle parts, March 10. -
Albemarle Police Report
Albemarle Police reports the following activity:
• Heidi Lynn Eury reported damage to a window, at East Main Street, Feb. 24. -
Absentee voting for May 4 primary has begun
By-Mail absentee voting for the May 4, 2010 Primary began March 15, 2010.
Requests are accepted and ballots are mailed through April 27. -
Stanly County Sheriff’s Report
Stanly County Sheriff’s Office reports the following activity:
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Albemarle Police Report
Albemarle Police reports the following activity:
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Egg Hunt planned
There will be a free Easter Egg Hunt at 2 p.m. March 20 at Chuck Morehead Park.
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School enjoys new features
Perhaps the biggest excitement of the community, per Principal Robert Patterson, lies in the walls of the buildings that join together to make up the re-cently renovated Aquadale Elementary School.
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Gas Price Update
North Carolina, NC, March 15- Average retail gasoline prices in North Carolina have risen 2.2 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.74/g today. This compares with the national average that has increased 3.5 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.78/g, according to gasoline price website NorthCarolinaGasPrices.com.
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