FAIRMONT – Building Blocks gave an update on their current state after their first few months of business during Monday’s Martin County Economic Development Authority (EDA) meeting. The Martin County EDA in June of 2025 had approved a $100,000 forgivable loan for expansion of the child care center in Fairmont as it would help fill a need in the community. Director Shea Ripley said now they have officially been there for around two months. “We have four classrooms open at this time,” she said. “There's one classroom that we're planning on opening for the summer for ...