With roots going back to 1898, when Worth and Vance Pierce ran the store together with Henry Wyche, Pierce & Co. prides itself on not only being one of the oldest continuously run hardware stores in North Carolina but also a local institution and meeting place. A hardware store with a meat market and a little bit of everything in between, if we don't have it, you don't need it. (And if you happen to prove us wrong, just let us know and we will do our best to get it for you!)
We got a great addition to our building from artist Bonnie Grey at BlueStar Barn Quilts. She painted us a quilt featuring icons of some of the history that made Pierce & Co and Hallsboro what it is today. From farming, hunting, sawmills, trains to tools and hardware. There'll be a lot more of these quilts in the area soon, along with a map to follow and check them all out. Thank you Mrs. Bonnie!!
Earlier this summer, we got a wonderful surprise by receiving a Backing Small Businesses Grant presented by American Express, in partnership with Main Street America. We're thrilled to be among the 500 recipients of this program!
This grant has allowed us to accelerate our north entrance project that we started last year for our 125th Anniversary. It'll significantly improve the safety of visitors entering and leaving the store, as well as improve the attractiveness and functionality of our entry way.
Thank you for all our support and patience while we keep working on improving our infrastructure!
On September 15th and 16th, we'll be celebrating our 125th anniversary. We'll have food both days from 10am - 2pm along with giveaway, great deals on merchandise, AND a specially made CASE Trapper knife!
We've cut through 16" of 100 year old brick and installed a new entrance on the parking lot side! This will provide a safer experience for our customers and brightens up the interior of the store. More improvements to come in this area!!
We've been busy unloading newly arrived mouth blown, hand formed glass ware from Poland. These decorative and functional pieces are made by artisans in southern Poland. We've got a limited supply of them directly from the manufactuer. Please come by and check it out.
The partial catalog can be seen here.
And there's also hand made glass Christmas ornaments!!!
We now have 2 Fast DC Charging Stations! They have both CCS, and CHAdeMO connectors and can charge at up to 150kW - getting you some extra juice if you're on the way to the beach or elsewhere!
You'll need the Shell Recharge App to use the stations. Once you have the app downloaded and setup, just scan the QR code on the station, plug-in, charge, and come inside.
In the old days, there were mule / horse hitch posts where the current charging stations are!
For everyone who's been waiting for a Pierce & Co. t-shirt to complete your wardrobe, the wait is over! Come get your t-shirt now, available in a variety of sizes and colors.
Open: 7:30am–5pm, Monday through Saturday
Phone: 910 646-4158
Email: info@pierceandcogeneralstore.com
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