Business

Officials with domestic textiles company Parkdale Mills say they will work to preserve Twin County jobs, even though the recently ratified free trade agreement is more favorable to overseas competition.
Dan Nation, CEO of Parkdale, joined other employees at a Hillsville factory to make a public appeal to the office of Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-9th District) to oppose the trade agreement with Korea.

Galax won out over two other areas in Albany Industries’ search to expand its business, said Galax City Manager Keith Barker.
Albany Industries, an upholstered furniture manufacturer based in New Albany, Miss., recently announced that it plans to expand into the vacant B.C. Vaughan facility in Galax, creating 335 jobs over the next three years.
This is a $2.5 million investment.

HILLSVILLE — Nuckoll's Drug invites the community to come and celebrate its 115 years in business Oct. 1 from 1 to 6 p.m.

Events include live music, food and giveaways, including:

• Live music by the Empty Pocket Band.

• The Twin County Humane Society is planning an "adoption day."

• A rabies clinic offering vaccinations will be available from 1 to 3 p.m. at the cost of $5 per pet.