Record #:

28481

Author(s):

Maurer, Kevin

Abstract:

Towns like Fair Bluff in Columbus County, NC were so badly damaged by Hurricane Matthew, their leaders wonder if it’s better to start over somewhere else. The impact the hurricane has had on businesses in Fair Bluff is detailed. The town was struggling before the storm and while business is slowly picking up, many business owners are considering not reopening and moving elsewhere.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 37 Issue 4, April 2017, p56-57

Subject(s):

Columbus County--Economic conditions; Columbus County--Description and travel; Fair Bluff--Description and travel; Hurricane Matthew, 2016; Hurricanes--Economic aspects--North Carolina