CityView Magazine

38 August 2022 S P E C I A L P R O M OT I O N A L S E C T I O N P R O F E S S I O N A L P R O F I L E S Family-Owned Businesses The family-owned businesses featured on these pages reflect years of hard work, integrity and vision, all while steeling themselves against the possibility of failure. Businesses like these have an immeasurable positive impact on our community. They are a reflection of our city's history, and they enrich all of us who live here. Our community would not be the same without them. We salute each of these businesses and wish them continued success for generations to come. We will be profiling dental and eyecare professionals in our September issue. Call CityView at 910-423-6500 or email sales@cityviewnc.com to reserve your spot. 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, growing 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 City Center Gallery & Books 910-678-8899 | www.citycentergallery.com 112 Hay St, Fayetteville, NC 28301 Diane Parfitt, along with her husband, Hank, opened City Center Gallery & Books in 2003 in the restored circa 1890 Ray building on Hay Street. Since then, it has become the go-to place for quality used books — classics, popular fiction and mysteries, poetry, histories and biographies, and nearly anything the mind can conceive. It also carries original art and reproductions by local artists, vintage black and white photos of Fayetteville, and images of local landmarks, along with an excellent selection of note cards. Parfitt and her knowledgeable, friendly staff will help you find "just the thing."

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