Wholesaler hopes expansion will boost sales

Emad Abukheit said he is convinced that his wholesale distribution center in Rocky Mount will thrive if people step in the door of his store and check out the prices.

  • Thorpe helps others boost profits

    Since 1936, Thorpe Music Co. has been a full-service vendor of amusement games in the Rocky Mount area.

  • PNC names new bank executives

    PNC Financial Services Group has appointed executives who will be overseeing the banking operations and community relations in this area after the bank’s expected acquisition of RBC Bank is completed next month.

  • Hospira looks to hire new employees

    The pharmaceutical company Hospira wants to hire employees.

  • Construction dampers downtown businesses

    Downtown business owners say their sales have dropped drastically since a city Streetscape project has torn up Main Street.

  • Marketing campaign puts focus on tourism

    The Nash County Visitors Bureau has hired a company to create an electronic marketing campaign for the area.

Relay recruits business sponsors

TARBORO – The American Cancer Society is seeking Twin Counties business as sponsors in its Relay for Life in Edgecombe County.The annual fundraising walk will be held from 6 p.m.

  • J.C. Penney nonprofit aids club

    A grant from a J.C. Penney-founded nonprofit group will allow more Rocky Mount students to participate in the Boys & Girls Clubs of Nash/Edgecombe Counties’ after-school program.

  • Italian firm buys Draka Elevator

    Draka Elevator has been sold by its corporate parent, Amsterdam-based Draka Holding, to Prysmian Cables and Systems of Milan, Italy.

  • Care provider earns honor

    Community Home Care and Hospice has been selected as one of the North Carolina Mid-Market Fast 40.

  • Target helps United Way

    The United Way Tar River Region received two decorated Christmas trees from Target on Dec. 12 as part of a long-running partnership to help those in need at the holidays.

  • McGladrey & Pullen aids shelter

    Employees from the Rocky Mount office of RSM McGladrey Inc. and McGladrey & Pullen LLP recently completed an outdoor beautification project at the My Sister’s House.

LongStreet names Williams to post

Clint Williams has joined LongStreet Wide-Format Printing and Cutting at its director of operations.

  • TV feature earns award

    A Rocky Mount native has been honored for a feature he produced for SPEED, an motorsports-oriented TV network based in Charlotte.

  • Firm honors three on staff

    Greensboro-based Partnership Property Management recently recognized three workers at its Twin Counties locations.

  • Barnes earns writing awards

    A former Rocky Mount Telegram sports editor has earned two national writing awards.

  • Long joins Raleigh law firm

    Steven Brent Long has joined the Parker Poe Law Firm in their Raleigh office as a partner in the Employment and Labor Practice Group.

  • Perry to head bank branch

    Perry to head bank branch First South Bank has appointed Clay Perry as manager of its Benvenue Road branch in Rocky Mount.

Don’t play politics with your investment decisions

As the election season heats up, you will hear more and more promises and claims and counterclaims from the candidates.

Sanitation Inspections

The Nash County Health Department conducted sanitation inspections at the following sites from Aug. 30 through Sept. 5.

  • Building Permits

      The Nash County Inspections Department issued the following building permits from Jan. 25-31. Estimated value listed is that of the finished project.

  • Deeds

      The following deeds were recorded with the Nash County Register of Deeds from Jan. 25-31. Each $2 in revenue stamps is equal to $1,000 in valuation.

  • Incorporations

    The following entities were incorporated by the N.C. Department of State from Aug. 4 through Sept. 7.

  • Demolition Permits

      Nash County Inspections Department issued the following demolition permits from Jan. 25-31. Murray Farms Inc.; 2829 S. N.C. 581.

2012 Tahoe: Full Steam Ahead

Recently, my early morning crew I take to school every morning was so happy to see the 2012 Chevy Tahoe as my test vehicle for the week.

  • A6 has no technical difficulties

    I thought it was highly ironic the week I was driving the technology-laden all new Audi A6, the U.S. Secretary of Transportation was trying to convince Americans to just drive in their cars and get rid of all the distractions brought on by too much technology in your vehicle.

  • Don’t I Know You?

    Honda’s redesigned 2012 Civic is as great as it has always been. In fact, it was quite difficult to find much different at all. Which is weird for a redesign.

  • Luxury goes Hatchback

    I think it’s funny how car makers sometimes skirt the issue on exactly what kind of model their vehicle is.

  • The Family Sedan –Supersized

    If you decide to buy a 2012 Honda Accord this year, you will be making a great choice.

  • Have your Luxury and Green, too

    When the Lexus RX 450h debuted six years ago, it was one of a very few luxury crossover hybrids.