Historic Preservation

Elected officials in Edenton partner with an historic preservation non-profit organization to turn the dilapidated Edenton Cotton Mill into a new economic asset for the community.

In the wake of shuttered textile mills and climbing unemployment, Star joined with a regional non-profit partner to develop a business incubator, located in a former mill building, which provides space and training to local artisans.

Wadesboro partnered with a regional community college to convert an abandoned textile mill complex into a tremendous economic asset. The Lockhart-Taylor Center includes space for a business incubator, entrepreneurship training, and public meeting space.