By: Charles Romans
Carter County Times
Grayson Chamber of Commerce director Mike Nelson welcomed new members to the chamber at the organization’s October meeting.
“One of those members is People’s Bank, which has taken over for Citizen’s Bank,” Nelson told the chamber.
The Grayson location is one of many in Eastern Kentucky that will be taken over by People’s Bank, though the signage will remain the same until early next year. The incoming regional manager, Sarah Jo Baer, will be at the Grayson location beginning in November. She has previously been involved with People’s Bank at the Russell location, but has been a life-long resident of Grayson.
“I will be happy to be working in my community,” Baer said, explaining that she was grateful to no longer need to drive 40 minutes to go to work each day.
Nelson also discussed the Mistletoe Market with the chamber. Mistletoe Market is an annual fundraiser, Nelson said, aimed at encouraging people to spend money within the local community.
“We are excited to enter year number two of our Mistletoe Market,” Nelson said. “The program is here in Grayson, and on the outskirts of Grayson.”
But what is the Mistletoe Market, exactly?
“Basically, i...