Feature Story- Pembroke Day

Local business shines at Pembroke Day.

 

            The ground was still soggy from Tuesday night’s rainstorm, but that didn’t stop several area businesses from mingling with the students, faculty and staff at UNCP’s annual Pembroke Day. 

            One such business is First Bank of Pembroke, which is situated a few minutes away from the campus in Pembroke.  First Bank had several people lining up waiting for their turn to win a prize.

“It’s Wheel of Fortune.  They get to choose a number on the board and if they win they get a t-shirt.” said branch manager Peggy Hunt.  “This is the second year we’ve had it, and it draws a lot of attention to the table.”

            Another First Bank employee Angela Chavis adds that First Bank has been coming to Pembroke Day for “four or five years.”

            “We mingle with the different businesses, and we also like giving back and supporting the community as well.” said Hunt.

            First Bank also tries to promote some of their products to students who stop by.  “We offer free student checking, and the first box of checks that they order is free,” said Hunt.

            Pembroke Day is not the only function in which First Bank shows support to the campus. 

“We came out during freshman orientation; we have sponsorship at Givens Performing Arts Center, and have also sponsored the Chancellor’s Box at the football stadium.”

            In addition, Hunt also added that the local branch and its staff came out and spent the night in April 2008 in support of the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life of UNCP, an overnight fundraising event to help raise awareness and funds for cancer research.