The Demopolis Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed new owners to the Sears Hometown Store with a ribbon cutting ceremony held during a grand opening event at the store on Friday, Oct. 16. Pictured are, from left, Aretha Muhammad, chamber president; Ashley Coplin, DACC Executive Director; Robert Day, Sears Hometown Store co-owner; Lisa Day, store manager; Vonciel Phillips, assistant; Justin King, delivery; Jimmy Day, co-owner; Caitlin Bambarger, DACC Office Manager. Sears held a grand opening event throughout the weekend with deals of 10 percent off many items. The store is located at 1502 U.S. Hwy. 80 E.