Yam City, Sikes Foundation earn chamber honors

Yam City Oil and Gas/Time Saver owner Jimmy Garrell (right) accepts Business of the Year honors from Walter Williamson.

    Yam City Gas & Oil was honored as Business of the Year while the Lewis A. Sikes Foundation was recognized for Exemplary Community Service during the 69th annual banquet of the Greater Tabor City Chamber of Commerce.
    Held for the first time in the recently restored Ritz Theater, now The Ritz Center, the evening included the installation of new officers and directors, finger foods, entrees and desserts.
    Garrell said he was humbled by the award.
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