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28 August 2021 FA M I LY- O W N E D B U S I N E S S E S Holt Oil Company 910.483.5137 1709 Clinton Road Fayetteville, NC 28312 www.holtcstore.com Holt Oil Company is a third-generation, family business with roots in Fayetteville. In 1930, William Holt started Holt Oil Company downtown. The company operated gasoline outlets and later moved into the home heating oil business. William and his wife Hannah had three sons: William Holt Jr., Charles Holt and Henry Holt. Henry and Charlie successfully operated the business as partners for over 40 years, grow- ing the outlets to 22 sites in four counties. Between 1987 and 1999, family members Louis Cox, Hannah Holt, Walter Holt and Bill Holt joined the business. Charles Cox (grandson of Charles Holt) joined the company in 2018. Together they are the driving force for growth into the future. Louis Cox Walter Holt Hannah Holt Bill Holt Charles Cox Pete Skenteris and his friendly staff at Lindy's offer good food at a good price, all the while making you feel like one of the family. They offer a full breakfast menu and daily specials for lunch, including comfort food favorites such as chicken and pastry, pot roast and country-style steak, as well as spaghetti served at least 10 different ways. Lindy's Diner 910.500.8032 | lindysdiner.com 3001 Raeford Road, Fayetteville, NC 28303 Sullivan's Highland Funeral Service & Crematory Karen and Edward Mercer are proud to continue the tradition of service exemplified by Karen's father, the late Bob Sullivan, who was a funeral director in Fayetteville for more than 55 years. Sullivan's Highland Funeral Service & Crematory maintains the high standards Bob set, as well as his commitment to Fayetteville and the surrounding community. The Mercers are thrilled to be raising their children in Karen's hometown. Together, along with their team of professionals, they endeavor to create a caring and meaningful end-of-life experience for the families they are privileged to serve. 910.484.8108 | www.sullivanshighland.com 610 Ramsey Street, Fayetteville, NC 28301 Callahan & Rice Insurance Group has served the Fay- etteville community for over 50 years. Thurston Callahan founded the agency in 1966. Mark W. Rice assumed manage- ment responsibilities in 1997 and purchased the company a few years lat- er. Mark Rice, President/ CEO and his son-in-law, Landon Bentham, Direc- tor of Sales and Market- ing, work together with a team of eight other professional agents to provide quality insurance and risk management to busi- ness owners and individuals. Landon joined the agency in 2015. Mark and Landon are both very committed to help- ing people understand and navigate insurance coverage options. Mark and Landon serve on the Board of Directors for the Independent Insurance Agents of North Carolina. Callahan & Rice 910.484.6171 | www.callahanrice.com 129 Franklin Street, Fayetteville, NC 28301

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