While the latest reports from the state Department of Commerce show declines in unemployment rates in all 100 North Carolina counties, data from the N.C. Justice Center reveal 38 of the state’s counties — mostly from Eastern North Carolina — have lost jobs from April…

The man in charge of the local public-private economic development recruitment agency for Nash and Edgecombe counties was recently honored for his role in attracting new industries into the Twin Counties.

Norris Tolson, president and CEOof the Carolinas Gateway Partnership, was named the…

Two local women business owners have come together to run separate businesses under one roof.

A grand opening celebration was held recently for the opening of Inner Vixen Boutique and Polished by Koya at 1633 Thomas A. Betts Parkway in the Hampton Village Center. 

Sherica Roberts, 38, from Red…

First Carolina Financial Services Inc. and First Carolina Bank recently announce the election and appointment of Charles “Chad” A. Paul III and James “Jim” A. Lucas Jr. to their combined Board of Directors.

Paul has over 25 years of experience in the financial services…

U.S. Cellular recently awarded its Dynamic Excellence Award to Ronald Jackson, store manager for U.S. Cellular in Rocky Mount.

The annual Dynamic Excellence Award is given to associates that have clearly demonstrated the values of the organization. Jackson has been with U.S. Cellular since…

Altice USA has named Spencer Walston as regional director of the North Carolina market for Suddenlink products and services, which includes Suddenlink operations in Greenville, Rocky Mount and New Bern.

In this newly created role, Walston will focus on engaging the local market with…

Most companies dedicate substantial time and energy to researching, planning and implementing communication strategies that build stronger relationships with their customers, but the most successful also dedicate an equally significant amount of energy to communicating with their employees.…

Whether a business has two employees or 2,000, the need to keep buildings, inventory and information safe is paramount.

According to a recent study by National Cyber Security Alliance, 50 percent of small businesses have experienced a cyber-attack and 60 percent of small and medium sized businesses…

One of the frequent questions I get each tax season is, at what age do you stop having to file a tax return?

Tax returns are income-based, thus if you have enough income, you are required to file tax returns. Don’t confuse the age of 65 for Medicare and your full retirement age to draw Social…