NPA This Week in Pawn

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The News & Advance

As the pandemic continues, online sales have been the new normal for some Virginia pawn shops.

Visit https://newsadvance.com/business/stimulus-enhanced-unemployment-upend-lynchburg-area-pawn-business-during-pandemic/article_cedb595e-74a1-5cbe-a65d-584d1561639c.html to view the full article online.

Crisis Creates Alternative Emergency Lending Options

Daily Herald

There are many ways to apply for loans this year. Here is a breakdown of different types of loans and how they work.

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Lexington Will Grant Local Small Business Stimulus

WTVQ

Small business owners in Lexington, Kentucky will now be able to apply for grants locally. The city has approved a $2.5 million stimulus package to help local business owners.

Visit https://www.wtvq.com/2020/07/21/small-business-grant-applications-start-monday-in-lexington/ to view the full article online.

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How to Pawn in a Pandemic

KGTV

San Diego, like most cities across the country, has been hit hard by the pandemic. A local news station broke down some of the basics of pawning in a pandemic.

Visit https://www.10news.com/news/local-news/san-diego-news/san-diegans-turning-to-pawn-shops-to-help-make-ends-meet-during-pandemic to view the full article online.

Utah Pawn Shop Damaged in Fire

St. George News

A Cedar City pawn shop was damaged in an after-hours fire caused by an electrical short. No one was injured in the fire, but there was smoke damage to the building.

Visit https://www.stgeorgeutah.com/news/archive/2020/07/15/jmr-cedar-city-pawn-shop-damaged-in-electrical-fire/ to view the full article online.