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Norwood’s NuFinish to expand, add 15 jobs
Sunday, October 25, 2009 — NuFinish Sandblasting and Powdercoating in Norwood has announced plans to expand its operations and add an additional 15 jobs. The company will expand its operations to include a process known as “E-Coating,” which gives the finished product a wet-paint look even though it is dry. The process is applied primarily to metal-forged products but can be used on several different surfaces.
The company will invest approximately $300,000 in new equipment and an additional $750,000 in the acquisition and renovation of the former Supreme Knits building on U.S. 52 South in Norwood.
“This represents an opportunity for us to expand our current services to our existing client base and potential to gain new clients,” said Steve Bradley of NuFinish.
“We are already getting calls from companies interested in this process and we haven’t even gotten the equipment yet.”
Stanly County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a local economic development grant to the company not to exceed $10,000 over a five-year period.
Additionally, NuFinish is applying for a Building Re-Use and Redevelopment Grant administered through the North Carolina Rural Center.
NuFinish plans to begin operations by the end of the calendar year. It will also keep its current operations and facility on South Stanly School Road for the sandblasting and powder-coating applications.
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Fair opens tonight
Rides, games, music and more hit the Stanly County Fairgrounds tonight in the form of the 76th annual Stanly County Fair, sponsored by American Legion Post 76. This year, the rides will be put on by J&J Amusements.
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Even though deadline has passed, SCS still accepts donations
With donations still coming in, the school tools campaign has been deemed a success according to Pokie Noland, Stanly County Schools director of student services.
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Albemarle Police Report
Albemarle Police Department reports the following activity:
• Mitchell Jermaine White, 22, was arrested on a charge of possession of Sch. II on Lundix Street at Washington Lane, Aug. 27. -
Stanly County Sheriff’s Report
Stanly County Sheriff’s Office reports the following activity:
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Pedestrians, motorists urged to be cautious at Pfeiffer
A Pfeiffer University student had a brush with death when crossing the road on Wednesday.
According to Misenheimer Police Chief Tracey Wyrick, the student assumed that an approaching vehicle would stop as a courtesy. This misunderstanding led to the student nearly being struck. -
West teacher receives state business award
A local teacher has won one of the highest education awards in the state.
John Thompson, a business education teacher at West Stanly High School (WSHS), recently received the Orus B. Sutton Award, which is presented to the Outstanding Business and Information Technology Teacher of the Year in North Carolina. -
Committee discusses renovations to school facilities
Many of the local schools will be getting a makeover this school year. In its meeting last week, the Stanly County Board of Education Facilities Committee discussed specific renovations to the schools.
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Stanly County Sheriff’s Report
Stanly County Sheriff’s Report announces the following activity:
• Robert M. Burroughs, Sutton Springs Road, Charlotte, reported damage to property, Aug. 20. -
Correspondent no longer with TV station
UNC-TV Senior Legislative Correspondent Eszter Vajda is no longer employed at the state’s public television network as of Aug. 18, according to Gail Zimmermann, associate general manager of the station.
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