First Staffing is celebrating the grand opening of their new Columbus location tonight, Aug. 13, from 4:30-6 p.m., with a ribbon cutting at 5 p.m. Food and after hour beverages will be served. Job seekers and business owners are invited. Come fill out an application or inquire for your business staffing needs. Come meet Jolene Coyle, owner, and Valerie Blair, your Polk County staffing specialist. First Staffing is located at 1987 Lynn Rd., Suite A, Columbus.

First Staffing has been in business since 1984 and are specialists in the temporary staffing industry with locations in Gaffney and Conway, S.C., Forest City, N.C. and now our newest location in Columbus, N.C. First Staffing is independently owned by Jolene Coyle, operations manager, Teri Blanton, and Kevin Coyle who represents new business development through the southeastern area of the Carolinas.

-Submitted by Valerie Blair