Rocky Mount’s hospital is on the comeback trail
Lee Isley took on an intriguing challenge when he became CEO of Nash UNC Health Care in Rocky Mount a year and a half ago. The hospital in the home county of Governor Roy Cooper hasn’t had an [...]
Goldsboro beer distributor taps out in record sale
A family-owned beer distributor in eastern North Carolina taps out in a record sale.
City manager of Rocky Mount is on rocky ground.
Rochelle Small-Toney finds herself on rocky ground as city manager of Rocky Mount.
Vidant’s CEO and North Carolina’s treasurer bicker over cost cuts
A hospital system CEO and North Carolina’s treasurer bicker over pricing, cost shifting and growth — with huge implications for eastern North Carolina.
Advances in oncology create science of hope
Optimism infuses North Carolina’s cancer warriors. Advances in oncology gives hope.
Building North Carolina awards recognize state’s best new structures
Our fifth annual Building North Carolina awards recognize commercial real-estate projects completed between July 1, 2017, and June 30, 2018, based on design, innovation and impact on their [...]
The Nash-Edgecombe economy heats up
From agriculture to industry development, the Nash-Edgecombe region dons many hats.
Goldsboro hustles to find rooms at an inn
Local leaders hope the Maxwell Center, opening this month in Wayne County, will attract regional conferences and trade-group gatherings.
Eastern N.C. bank CEO Ted Whitehurst dishes on his biggest deal
Providence Bank of Rocky Mount plans to buy CB Financial, owner of Wilson-based Cornerstone Bank, for $11.2 million. Providence CEO Ted Whitehurst discusses the deal.
Rocky Mount’s Safari Foods expands Dunkin’ brand
Rocky Mount-based Safari Foods Inc. plans to to open nine new Dunkin’ Donuts franchises in North Carolina, six of them in Greenville alone. Once all of the stores are open, the company will [...]