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Ee Pe Page 10 boi BUSINESS REBECCA PISCOPO rpiscopo@kingsmountainherald.com Warlick & Hamrick Insurance recently celebrated its 50th anniversary. Larry Hamrick, Sr.,, co-owns the family business with deep community ties, alongside his son Larry Hamrick, Jr. On Tuesday, Hamrick, Sr. revealed a framed deed for the 1916 Arthur Hay Agency, which operated in Kings Mountain, before he and John Warlick purchased the business in 1971. The Hay Agency was one of the oldest (founded in 1883 by Lewis G. Hay) in the south. “We have deep roots in the community,” Hamrick, Sr. said. The family business, which takes pride in building a per- sonal connection with cus- tomers, gives a lot of credit to the female employees who continue the legacy of keep- ing in touch with Kings Mountain. “The most important peo- ple are the ladies up front. They are long-term employ- ees. Ladies deal with the public on personal insur- ance,” Hamrick, Sr. said. Betty Sue Morris, certified insurance service representa- tive (CISR), certified profes- sional service representative, and customer service agent, has 48 years of experience. THANKS for Making Us #1 in North Carolina. 2220. Nationwide, the Nationwide ohn Caveny 10 East King Street Kings Mountain (704) 739-3953 cavenyj@nationwide.com ©2008 Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company and Affiliated Companies. Nationwide Life Insurance Company. Home office: Columbus, Ohio 43215- ide Framemark and On Your Side are federally registered service marks of Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company. Not available in all states. We offer non-Nationwide homeowners insurance products only in FL. Carolyn Carringer, CISR, fol- lows with 37 years. Hamrick, Sr., who graduat- ed with a Business Administration degree from UNC-Chapel Hill and served in the Marines, has been a partner for 50 years. The independent agency, that handles mostly general property and casualty insur- ance for commercial and citi- zens, was honored last week by one of their loyal cus- tomers, Auto-Owners Insurance. They presented Warlick & Hamrick Insurance with a 50 year plaque and lunch. It isn’t only their customer relationships which have evolved and have become treasured over the compa- ny’s combined 100-plus-year heritage, but running the business has also changed. Hamrick, Sr. acknowledges that his son brought mod- ernization of technology to the business. Whereas the girls up front used to run their fingers across the keys of a typewriter, they have now used computers since the 1980s. “Computers have brought it (business) along,” Hamrick, Sr. stated. It has allowed them to extend their customer base. However, Hamrick, Sr. claims that he still likes the personal relationships and yy We sell insurance (1 R OT Contact us for Ll (0) (RA RRO] EIEN IUR [0g]! Nationwide’ On Your Side Auto Home Life Business The: Kings Mountain Herald September 4, 2008 Warlick & Hamrick Insurance celebrate 50 years of business REBECCA PISCOPO/HERALD Larry Hamrick, Sr., left, and his son, Larry Hamrick, Jr. recently celebrated Warlick & Hamrick’s 50 years of service to the KM community. long-term affinity with cus- tomers such as the YMCA, Cleveland 20/20, the Kings Mountain Little Theatre, and North Carolina Special Olympics. “We've always been a hometown, Main Street At Work... Getting down to business. With Friends... The ties that bind. in our communities. Of Home ... If these walls could talk. od FF Os Recognizing those business that made an impact on our past and those that continue to shape our future. | At Play... For everything there is a season. A look back at times with friends. From the pool 0 hall to the ball field and everything in-between. i 1 Remembering those that made a difference A look at historical homes and what life within them was like, and how they are used now. ADVERTISERS - DON'T MISS THE OPPORTUNITY to be a part of this very special section! Call 704.739.7496 today for more information! agency serving the commu- nity,” Hamrick, Sr. said. “We're making an effort to stay connected (to KM),” said Hamrick, Jr., adding that he and his father are a part of Rotary Club, Lions Club, and the Chamber of Commerce. THE BANNERNEWS Editor: Diane Turbyfill 704.825.0580 diane@mybannenews.com A Place Called Home Do you have Memories to share? We would love to hear your stories and see your old photos, Please contact one of the editors listed below to have your story and/or photos included in this very special section coming in November! THE Kings MOUNTAIN HERALD Editor: Emily Weaver 704.739.7496 eweaver@kingsmountainherald.com THE CHERRYVILLE EAGLE Editor: Michael Powell 704.435.6752 michael@mycherryville.com “We've done a pretty good job serving the community.” As for the bond between father and son at work, Hamrick, Sr. said, “We've been pretty much at peace. We have a pleasant relation- ship.” $
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