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Sharp Energy acquires Davenport Energy’s propane division

June 17, 2022 By Ellen Kriz

Sharp Energy, a subsidiary of Chesapeake Utilities, acquired the operating assets of Davenport Energy’s Siler City, North Carolina, propane division.

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Rutherford Equipment names sales, marketing manager

February 28, 2022 By Danielle Pesta

Rutherford Equipment, a wholesale propane equipment and gas appliance distributor in the Southeast, hired Brian Atwood as sales and marketing manager.

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2022 LP Gas Rising Leaders

February 16, 2022 By LP Gas

Now in its sixth year, the LP Gas Rising Leaders initiative brings to the forefront the propane industry’s best and brightest young leaders.

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Ryan McPherson began working at Southern States Cooperative as a bobtail driver. He now works as an assistant manager, running the day-to-day operations at the company. (Photo by Ryan McPherson)

2022 LP Gas Rising Leader: Ryan McPherson

February 15, 2022 By Brian Richesson

Ryan McPherson, assistant manager at Southern States Cooperative in Roxboro, North Carolina, is a 2022 LP Gas Rising Leader.

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Millers Energy sells retail, motor fuel assets

February 9, 2022 By Danielle Pesta

Millers Energy sold its 21 petroleum marketing and convenience retail stores, two dealer-operated stores and more than 70 wholesale dealer accounts.

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Blossman Gas finalizes three propane company acquisitions

February 7, 2022 By Danielle Pesta

Blossman Gas acquired three propane companies, including Coastal Gas Services, Dolphin Gas and Ford’s Propane, during 2021.

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Propane Personality: John Jessup

November 22, 2021 By Carly Bemer

John Jessup, president and CEO of the North Carolina Propane Gas Association, details his industry involvement, the new NC-TEC training facility and more.