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Monthly Archives: July 2018


Capital City Bank lends schools $5 million

Posted on — NEWS HERALD STAFF REPORT

PANAMA CITY — Capital City Bank had been selected by the Bay County School District to provide the financing for the district’s safety and security projects.“Few issues are more important to our communities than the safety of our schools. As … (Read More)



What is Venmo?

Posted on — Deena Bouknight More Content Now

Venmo has exploded in popularity in the past four years, steadily rising in the new frontier of free money-exchange apps.


BBB announces ethics award winners

Posted on — NEWS HERALD STAFF REPORT

PENSACOLA — Two Panama City businesses have been recognized by the Better Business Bureau (BBB) Foundation for their high standards of behavior.The Bagel Maker of Panama City was the winnter of the BBB’s 13th annual Torch Award for Ethics program … (Read More)


Auto Bits: 5 tips for towing trailers, boats and campers

Posted on — The News Herald

Tip of the WeekAccording to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, more than 20,000 people require medical attention every year because of crashes involving trailers towed by passenger vehicles.These recreational outings don’t need to go sideways – nor does whatever … (Read More)





Lynn Haven CVS moving 1 lot north

Posted on — JOHN HENDERSON

LYNN HAVEN — A new CVS store is being built right next door to the existing one in Lynn Haven as part of the planned State 390 road widening.Taxpayers are shelling out more than $11.7 million to buy the CVS … (Read More)




Having a blast

Posted on — JOHN HENDERSON

For $150 she rents out the entire business space for birthday parties for 90 minutes. She also is trying to get the School Board to include her business in field trips.


DAVE SAYS: Hiring the right person

Posted on — The News Herald

Dear Dave,I own a small business with two employees, and I have a bit of a hiring conundrum. I’m looking at two candidates for a position, and on paper they’re evenly matched. I’ve interviewed each of them four times, and … (Read More)







Lake Powell Drive development approved

Posted on — JOHN HENDERSON

PANAMA CITY BEACH — An 80-unit townhome project in the Lake Powell area got the green light from Bay County commissioners Tuesday to the dismay of nearby residents.“It’s an abomination,” one resident yelled out as she was leaving the meeting.The commission approved … (Read More)


Dave Ramsey: Hiring the right person

Posted on — By Dave Ramsey More Content Now

Dear Dave,I own a small business with two employees, and I have a bit of a hiring conundrum. I’m looking at two candidates for a position, and on paper they’re evenly matched. I’ve interviewed each of them four times, and … (Read More)







Build-a-Bear halts too-popular Pay Your Age deal

Posted on — The Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) — Build-A-Bear Workshop’s “Pay Your Age” promotion proved too popular. The chain known for its customizable teddy bears and other stuffed toys couldn’t handle the crowds Thursday and had to turn shoppers away.The company wrote in a … (Read More)




US to reclaim top oil producer title

Posted on — The Associated Press

The U.S. is on pace to leapfrog Saudi Arabia and Russia and reclaim the title of the world’s biggest oil producer for the first time since the 1970s.The latest forecast from the U.S. Energy Information Administration predicts that U.S. output … (Read More)