Civic leaders and a gospel choir are expected to help celebrate the opening this week of a locally owned gas station purchased with the help of Mobil Oil Co.
The ribbon cutting for Phillip Barnett's Mobil station at 1406 W. Manchester Blvd. is planned for 10:30 a.m. Thursday with a free raffle, giveaways and refreshments to follow. Grand opening activities scheduled through the weekend include a performance by a local gospel choir and an information fair highlighting services offered by area nonprofit organizations.
