After more than 40 years of business, Rick’s Furniture is closing down.
The furniture store at 605 South Jackson St. is slashing prices for its end of days sale. According to owner Rick Underhill, the store is closing due to his health but will remain open until all the inventory is sold. Rick’s Furniture Market first opened in 1980 as a family-owned venture. After years of fruitful business, Underhill said he’ll miss the customers he’s grown to know over the years.
“We have done our best to treat all of our customers as equally and fairly as possible, the way that we would want to be treated if the roles were reversed,” Underhill said. “We respect all of our customers and appreciate the business that they have given us. I have learned a lot about people. I love to learn their stories. I wish the best to all of our customers and offer sincere thanks and gratitude.”
You can check out Rick’s final merchandise Thursday through Monday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Moving to Lowndes County, there’s a new deer processing plant in town.
LoCo Deer Processing, 3284 Hwy. 12, opened Oct. 1 in Steens, right across from Columbus Christian Academy.
Avid hunter and owner Boomer Brown said this concept has officially been in the works since January, but he’s toyed with the idea for years. When the COVID-19 pandemic began, Brown said the hunting industry grew. More and more people started getting outside, hunting and soon deer processing plants were overrun. Brown said he felt Lowndes County was in need of another deer processing plant due to the influx in hunters.
“As a hunter, I know the stuff that bothers me and the stuff that I like about deer processing,” Brown said. “So I am using my experience as a hunter.”
LoCo Deer Processing is open seven days a week 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Brown said when rifle season opens, those hours may extend so be sure to follow LoCo on social media for updates and specials.
“We are a grassroots, blue-collar type,” Brown said. “There’s no judgement on our part. We want everyone to feel at home, whether you bagged a 12 point or a 6 point. We want to hear your long-winded stories of how you tracked this deer for three weeks and finally got it. … It’s your meat guaranteed. When you bring us your deer in, you’re getting your deer back.”
Moving to West Point, there’s a new nursery in town.
Highway 50 Nursery, 29730 Hwy. 50 E., officially opened last month.
According to its Facebook page, Highway 50 Nursery has a wide range of outdoor, indoor and vegetable plants. Their selection is constantly changing and new shipments arrive every Wednesday. You can check out the new nursery in the Golden Triangle Thursday and Friday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Former Dispatch reporter Mary Pollitz writes about business openings and closings, as well as other unique business news. Send tips to [email protected].
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