McAdenville, N.C. -- During the Gaston Regional Chamber of Commerce’s 17th annual Salute to Business and Manufacturing, Bill Carstarphen, President and CEO of Pharr, received the Spirit of the Carolinas Award as well as The Order of the Long Leaf Pine from the state of North Carolina.
The Spirit of the Carolinas Award is given annually to a local business leader who has shown commitment and success within the free enterprise system, leadership within a particular industry, and citizenship within a community. The Order of the Long Leaf Pine is given to a citizen of North Carolina who has made significant contributions to their community.