http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/ The latest headlines from Rocky Mount Telegram - Business en-us Copyright 2009, Cox Newspapers Inc., Rocky Mount Telegram Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:11:58 -0500 Newspapers http://alt.coxnewsweb.com/rockymounttelegram/images/rmLogo.jpg http://www.rockymounttelegram.com 5 http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/new-shops-open-at-mall-961819.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/new-shops-open-at-mall-961819.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:38:03 EST Several new businesses have opened in the Golden East Crossing mall in time for the approaching holi... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/consignment-shop-to-open-959335.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/consignment-shop-to-open-959335.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:37:01 EST Rennie Proctor got hooked on consignment shops when she used to shop at one in Little Washington, wh... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/pinetops-plant-generates-30-new-jobs-957518.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/pinetops-plant-generates-30-new-jobs-957518.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:55:01 EST A Pinetops plant that manufactures electrical transformers that are sold internationally is undergoi... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/holiday-ball-to-ring-in-season-954549.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/holiday-ball-to-ring-in-season-954549.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:48:56 EST The Tar River Orchestra and Chorus League and the Rocky Mount Area Chamber of Commerce announce the ... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/news/business-aims-to-stay-afloat-954451.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/news/business-aims-to-stay-afloat-954451.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:47:02 EST Brian West said he is quickly learning that there are no bailouts for small businesses.... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/chamber-to-sponsor-business-forum-954534.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/chamber-to-sponsor-business-forum-954534.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:36:00 EST The Rocky Mount Area Chamber of Commerce will present a Best Practices forum beginning at 6 p.m. Tue... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/when-customers-speak-owner-listens-946036.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/when-customers-speak-owner-listens-946036.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:15:07 EST Lisa Hattaway listens to her customers. It is at the prompting of her customers that the owner of th... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/agency-revamps-award-944056.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/agency-revamps-award-944056.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 22:47:03 EST A local veterinarian is the first to receive a monthly award from the Rocky Mount Area Chamber of Co... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/news/city-holds-barcalounger-to-lease-with-city-941357.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/news/city-holds-barcalounger-to-lease-with-city-941357.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:05:14 EST Rocky Mount city officials will not allow Barcalounger to get out of its $10,423-a-month lease with ... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/for-manager-good-food-isnt-enough-933449.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/for-manager-good-food-isnt-enough-933449.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:02:01 EST The personal touch is important. Shane Bass is not content to have every customer at HoneyBaked Ham ... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/news/former-barcalounger-workers-eligible-for-federal-aid-933333.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/news/former-barcalounger-workers-eligible-for-federal-aid-933333.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:52:00 EST As many as 140 former Barcalounger plant workers could be eligible for federal cash payments for 2 1... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/west-corp-seeks-new-workers-926885.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/west-corp-seeks-new-workers-926885.html Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:43:51 EDT A local company next month will be hiring 100 people to handle customer service calls. West Corp., w... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/news/hospira-to-close-rocky-mount-plant-wing-924395.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/news/hospira-to-close-rocky-mount-plant-wing-924395.html Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:36:07 EDT Hospira plans to shut down a wing of its Rocky Mount plant that packages drug bottles in July 2010. ... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/news/auto-parts-store-being-built-922397.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/news/auto-parts-store-being-built-922397.html Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:40:46 EDT A new retail strip center anchored by an AutoZone store is being built on an outparcel of Cobb Corne... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/music-offers-sweet-sound-of-success-919869.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/music-offers-sweet-sound-of-success-919869.html Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:40:38 EDT Being a local resource is important to the staff at RedPhish Music. The Rocky Mount music store prid... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/shag-festival-to-boost-soldiers-tourism-918137.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/shag-festival-to-boost-soldiers-tourism-918137.html Sun, 25 Oct 2009 23:19:04 EDT Nash County tourism officials are organizing a shag dancing festival over the New Year’s holid... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/news/video-stores-face-competition-911501.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/news/video-stores-face-competition-911501.html Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:13:05 EDT The Hollywood Video store in Rocky Mount was Kim Shearin’s favorite place to rent out videos. ... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/making-money-is-childs-play-909445.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/making-money-is-childs-play-909445.html Tue, 20 Oct 2009 20:37:36 EDT Being a teacher involved too much structure for Leslie Lamm. She always loved children, but she want... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/local-bank-taps-tarp-funds-909428.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/local-bank-taps-tarp-funds-909428.html Tue, 20 Oct 2009 20:28:20 EDT Rocky Mount-based Providence Bank has become the latest North Carolina lender to receive capital und... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/news/gun-store-posters-take-flak-909372.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/news/gun-store-posters-take-flak-909372.html Tue, 20 Oct 2009 19:44:40 EDT For more than a week, a local gun shop owner has been under scrutiny regarding certain advertisement... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/jobs-effort-eyes-education-906833.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/jobs-effort-eyes-education-906833.html Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:53:35 EDT N.C. Sen. A.B. Swindell has been appointed vice chairman of a new commission designed to give high s... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/news/health-care-executives-sound-off-on-reform-efforts-896730.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/news/health-care-executives-sound-off-on-reform-efforts-896730.html Tue, 13 Oct 2009 21:03:17 EDT The national debate on health care came to Rocky Mount during a forum on reform Tuesday at the Busin... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/news/vendors-tout-their-wares-896714.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/news/vendors-tout-their-wares-896714.html Tue, 13 Oct 2009 20:56:30 EDT Dave Hansen has promoted his mail-order business at expos and trade shows all over the United States... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/pharmacy-keeps-old-techniques-alive-893874.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/pharmacy-keeps-old-techniques-alive-893874.html Mon, 12 Oct 2009 19:22:19 EDT Northside Family Pharmacy is all about choices. Dr. Angela Stokes, co-owner and pharmacist, prides h... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/news/new-store-to-fill-vacancy-883026.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/news/new-store-to-fill-vacancy-883026.html Wed, 07 Oct 2009 20:28:58 EDT Long-vacant space in the Sutter’s Creek Plaza will soon be filled by an “urban fashion a... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/firm-goes-to-the-dogs-878446.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/firm-goes-to-the-dogs-878446.html Mon, 05 Oct 2009 19:32:19 EDT A love of animals is a must. Susan Baker, owner of Pet’s Best Friend Inc., couldn’t do h... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/custer-to-leave-helm-of-rbc-bank-871460.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/custer-to-leave-helm-of-rbc-bank-871460.html Thu, 01 Oct 2009 19:17:43 EDT The chief executive officer of RBC Bank who moved the bank’s U.S. headquarters from Rocky Moun... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/news/cummins-to-hire-170-workers-871441.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/news/cummins-to-hire-170-workers-871441.html Thu, 01 Oct 2009 19:12:17 EDT Cummins Rocky Mount Engine Plant is hiring 170 full-time workers on a short-term basis to meet a tem... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/owner-is-jack-of-all-trades-863991.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/owner-is-jack-of-all-trades-863991.html Mon, 28 Sep 2009 19:55:32 EDT Rhonda Teachey loves every part of her business. Whether she is designing a wedding invitation or a ... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/news/new-firm-to-hire-40-workers-856958.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/news/new-firm-to-hire-40-workers-856958.html Thu, 24 Sep 2009 19:47:44 EDT A company that repairs test equipment for telephone companies is opening a headquarters that will be... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/news/businesses-pan-road-project-854565.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/news/businesses-pan-road-project-854565.html Wed, 23 Sep 2009 19:42:59 EDT The owner of an apartment and retail plaza adjacent to the new Northern Connector highway project co... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/news/game-brings-economic-boost-to-area-841170.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/news/game-brings-economic-boost-to-area-841170.html Thu, 17 Sep 2009 19:56:31 EDT An estimated 10,000 people are expected to visit Rocky Mount through this weekend for the 12th annua... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/store-owner-tries-to-sew-up-market-835808.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/store-owner-tries-to-sew-up-market-835808.html Tue, 15 Sep 2009 20:13:09 EDT Quality and comfort are what Terri Hudson is about. As the owner of Terri’s Fashion Fabrics in... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/news/roses-celebrates-return-to-area-814389.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/news/roses-celebrates-return-to-area-814389.html Thu, 03 Sep 2009 20:56:54 EDT A Roses department store is open once again in Rocky Mount to the delight of bargain hunters who flo... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/tax-hikes-sting-customers-merchants-811996.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/tax-hikes-sting-customers-merchants-811996.html Wed, 02 Sep 2009 20:36:55 EDT Local merchants are livid and customers are angry at new state tax increases that went into effect t... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/youthful-dream-leads-to-business-reality-806726.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/youthful-dream-leads-to-business-reality-806726.html Mon, 31 Aug 2009 19:57:27 EDT Comic books have been a part of Jimmy Taylor’s life as long as he can remember. Taylor learned... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/news/neighbors-condemn-bikini-car-wash-806679.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/news/neighbors-condemn-bikini-car-wash-806679.html Mon, 31 Aug 2009 19:30:56 EDT Larry Hill recently stopped operating his controversial bikini car wash business in Rocky Mount. Nei... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/news/unemployment-rate-dips-slightly-in-area-802399.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/news/unemployment-rate-dips-slightly-in-area-802399.html Fri, 28 Aug 2009 21:00:00 EDT Unemployment rates decreased slightly in Nash and Edgecombe counties in July. But the unemployment n... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/news/unemployment-benefits-uncertain-for-former-employees-of-qvc-802387.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/news/unemployment-benefits-uncertain-for-former-employees-of-qvc-802387.html Fri, 28 Aug 2009 20:54:27 EDT QVC employees are flooding the local unemployment office with applications for assistance, but it&rs... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/news/babington-turns-up-the-heat-799819.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/news/babington-turns-up-the-heat-799819.html Thu, 27 Aug 2009 20:16:41 EDT After seeing a demonstration of Bob Babington’s field feeding system, U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge ... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/news/tarboro-sara-lee-plant-expansion-to-add-45-jobs-797982.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/news/tarboro-sara-lee-plant-expansion-to-add-45-jobs-797982.html Thu, 27 Aug 2009 08:34:49 EDT Sara Lee Corp. is investing $11 million for new equipment in its Tarboro plant, which will create 45... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/home-business-is-sweet-proposition-796378.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/home-business-is-sweet-proposition-796378.html Tue, 25 Aug 2009 20:23:05 EDT The smiles are the best. When Renee Martinez delivers a basket filled with homemade goodies or a cus... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/news/qvc-workers-terminated-795752.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/news/qvc-workers-terminated-795752.html Tue, 25 Aug 2009 15:34:01 EDT A majority of QVC employees who recently were locked out of the Rocky Mount plant after being accuse... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/news/cash-for-clunkers-screeches-to-halt-794193.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/news/cash-for-clunkers-screeches-to-halt-794193.html Mon, 24 Aug 2009 19:57:44 EDT Local car dealers Monday were scurrying to compile paperwork in hopes they would be reimbursed by th... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/dealership-has-strong-family-flavor-780568.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/dealership-has-strong-family-flavor-780568.html Mon, 17 Aug 2009 19:29:06 EDT The Nelsons are in business for the long haul. A member of the family has been in charge of Davenpor... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/baileys-fine-jewelry-boosts-boys-girls-clubs-774227.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/baileys-fine-jewelry-boosts-boys-girls-clubs-774227.html Thu, 13 Aug 2009 20:24:10 EDT The Boys & Girls Clubs of Nash/Edgecombe Counties received a donation from Bailey’s Fine J... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/agency-builds-on-more-than-policies-769514.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/agency-builds-on-more-than-policies-769514.html Tue, 11 Aug 2009 18:34:53 EDT The Rocky Mount Area Chamber of Commerce recently presented John Etheredge, owner of Allstate-Ethere... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/news/qvc-employees-strive-to-allay-company-suspicions-760611.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/news/qvc-employees-strive-to-allay-company-suspicions-760611.html Thu, 06 Aug 2009 18:14:52 EDT Some QVC employees spent Thursday trying to gather documents to prove to the company that they did n... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/news/qvc-turns-away-workers-757861.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/news/qvc-turns-away-workers-757861.html Wed, 05 Aug 2009 13:59:44 EDT For nine years, Layvonne McAuley worked her job processing returned merchandise at the Rocky Mount Q... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/news/community/stimulus-cash-pushes-car-sales-754546.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/news/community/stimulus-cash-pushes-car-sales-754546.html Mon, 03 Aug 2009 20:50:29 EDT Auto dealers are hopeful Congress will agree soon to pump more money into the widely popular “... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/snow-returns-to-century-21-954460.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/snow-returns-to-century-21-954460.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:57:40 EST Jane Snow has joined Century 21, The Combs Co. as a broker associate. Snow returns to the field afte... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/three-attend-design-meeting-954459.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/three-attend-design-meeting-954459.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:55:44 EST Three local designers for Celebrating Home recently returned from the company’s Rally 2009 con... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/superior-staffing-innovations-promotes-bunn-893636.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/superior-staffing-innovations-promotes-bunn-893636.html Mon, 12 Oct 2009 17:45:06 EDT Connie Bunn has been promoted to director of Southeastern Operations for Superior Staffing Innovatio... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/moorefield-george-receive-insurance-licenses-878451.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/moorefield-george-receive-insurance-licenses-878451.html Mon, 05 Oct 2009 19:41:09 EDT Standard Insurance & Realty has announced that Kristin Moorefield and Caitlin George recently ob... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/real-estate-agents-earn-green-designation-841107.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/real-estate-agents-earn-green-designation-841107.html Thu, 17 Sep 2009 19:07:57 EDT Janet Watson, Roland Groder, Cindy Smith, Kenny Bullard and Chris Bulluck of Coldwell Banker Watson ... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/bass-joins-standard-insurance-835812.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/bass-joins-standard-insurance-835812.html Tue, 15 Sep 2009 20:15:54 EDT Ann Bass has joined the staff of Standard Insurance and Realty, where she will work on personal line... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/berry-tapped-to-lead-financial-group-806564.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/berry-tapped-to-lead-financial-group-806564.html Mon, 31 Aug 2009 18:21:22 EDT Brandon Berry has been elected president of the Rocky Mount chapter of National Association of Insur... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/pharmacy-students-work-at-ward-drug-806559.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/pharmacy-students-work-at-ward-drug-806559.html Mon, 31 Aug 2009 18:18:45 EDT Ward Drug Co. has hosted fourth-year pharmacy students Sarah Gilfillan and Stephanie Iles for a mont... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/dippin-dots-recognizes-franchisees-806507.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/dippin-dots-recognizes-franchisees-806507.html Mon, 31 Aug 2009 18:17:42 EDT Dippin’ Dots Inc. has recognized three Rocky Mount residents who are among its franchisees wit... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/page-recognized-by-edward-jones-780445.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/page-recognized-by-edward-jones-780445.html Mon, 17 Aug 2009 18:18:30 EDT Sherlon L. Page recently earned the Century Award given by Edward Jones for outstanding performance ... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/sykes-joins-boone-hill-allen-ricks-780444.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/sykes-joins-boone-hill-allen-ricks-780444.html Mon, 17 Aug 2009 18:16:27 EDT Richard Sykes has joined Boone, Hill, Allen & Ricks Real Estate, broker Bob Allen has announced.... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/winstead-earns-re-max-honor-780434.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/winstead-earns-re-max-honor-780434.html Mon, 17 Aug 2009 18:15:04 EDT Judy Winstead has been named to the Re/Max Executive Club. Winstead is an agent with Re/Max Classic ... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/first-south-bank-promotes-three-767422.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/first-south-bank-promotes-three-767422.html Mon, 10 Aug 2009 19:36:44 EDT First South Bank has promoted three officers at its Rocky Mount branches. Evelyn B. Arrington has be... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/allsbrook-re-elected-an-mda-vice-president-722939.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/allsbrook-re-elected-an-mda-vice-president-722939.html Thu, 16 Jul 2009 15:50:07 EDT Rocky Mount businessman Jerry Allsbrook has been re-elected to a national leadership position with t... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/foggia-joins-hensonfuerst-705594.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/foggia-joins-hensonfuerst-705594.html Tue, 07 Jul 2009 19:26:28 EDT HensonFuerst P.A., with offices in Rocky Mount and Raleigh, is pleased to announce the hiring of Ada... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/spriggs-earns-suddenlink-service-award-705577.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/spriggs-earns-suddenlink-service-award-705577.html Tue, 07 Jul 2009 19:20:50 EDT Travis Spriggs, a field systems supervisor with Suddenlink Communications in Rocky Mount, has earned... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/recker-tapped-by-re-max-club-705576.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/recker-tapped-by-re-max-club-705576.html Tue, 07 Jul 2009 19:19:27 EDT Dave Recker of Re/Max Classic real estate has been named a member of the Re/Max Executive Club. The ... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/boddie-noell-honors-top-managers-603192.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/boddie-noell-honors-top-managers-603192.html Wed, 13 May 2009 17:06:45 EDT Boddie-Noell Enterprises Inc. has presented its annual Carleton Noell Achievers awards to 10 Hardee&... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/news/unc-students-work-at-ward-drug-co-546651.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/news/unc-students-work-at-ward-drug-co-546651.html Tue, 14 Apr 2009 19:55:31 EDT Pharmacy students Michelle Ribaudo and Allison Williams are working this month at Ward Drug Co. Both... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/news/taylor-named-axa-advisors-associate-of-the-year-546643.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/news/taylor-named-axa-advisors-associate-of-the-year-546643.html Tue, 14 Apr 2009 19:50:20 EDT Roger G. Taylor, a financial professional with AXA Advisors LLC, has been recognized as the 2008 Ass... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/news/fazio-joins-southern-banks-local-board-546642.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/news/fazio-joins-southern-banks-local-board-546642.html Tue, 14 Apr 2009 19:47:06 EDT Gary J. Fazio, CEO of Boice-Willis Clinic PA, has joined Southern Bank’s local board in Rocky ... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/lane-joins-staff-at-century-21-492643.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/lane-joins-staff-at-century-21-492643.html Mon, 16 Mar 2009 18:09:51 EDT Crystal Whitfield Lane has joined the Century 21 The Combs Co. as a sales associate. Lane attended t... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/community-foundation-promotes-lee-492619.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/community-foundation-promotes-lee-492619.html Mon, 16 Mar 2009 18:03:14 EDT Kelly Lee of Rocky Mount has been promoted to regional associate by the N.C. Community Foundation, s... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/autumn-care-honors-braswell-492618.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/autumn-care-honors-braswell-492618.html Mon, 16 Mar 2009 18:01:46 EDT Autumn Corp. recently honored Lillie Braswell, a certified nursing assistant, as the Employee of the... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/standard-insurance-realty-adds-new-staff-members-478676.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/standard-insurance-realty-adds-new-staff-members-478676.html Mon, 09 Mar 2009 15:45:14 EDT Standard Insurance & Realty is pleased to announce the addition of three new staff members: Dunc... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/news/ward-drug-staff-attends-conference-466019.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/news/ward-drug-staff-attends-conference-466019.html Mon, 02 Mar 2009 19:35:37 EST Gary Glisson of Ward Drug Co. in Nashville was among the 350 pharmacy owners from around the country... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/news/century-21-honors-blalocks-sales-record-466016.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/news/century-21-honors-blalocks-sales-record-466016.html Mon, 02 Mar 2009 19:31:41 EST Tonya Blalock of Century 21 The Combs Co. recently was recognized as one of the top producers nation... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/dixon-comes-to-rocky-mount-firm-451636.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/dixon-comes-to-rocky-mount-firm-451636.html Mon, 23 Feb 2009 18:42:18 EST Sarah Taylor Dixon has joined AXA Advisors LLC as a financial professional and will work at Roger G.... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/leonard-joins-ward-drug-co-451635.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/leonard-joins-ward-drug-co-451635.html Mon, 23 Feb 2009 18:38:42 EST Julie Parrish Leonard of Louisburg has joined the pharmacy staff at Ward Drug Co. Leonard has lived ... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/blalock-named-2008-top-agent-444684.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/blalock-named-2008-top-agent-444684.html Thu, 19 Feb 2009 19:43:59 EST Century 21 honored local agent Tonya Blalock with its Top Producer of the Year Award for 2008. Tonya... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/stickland-to-manage-branches-444683.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/stickland-to-manage-branches-444683.html Thu, 19 Feb 2009 19:43:10 EST First South Bank has promoted Donald “Ben" Strickland to area executive of its Tar Region... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/sales-campaign-earns-recognition-444677.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/sales-campaign-earns-recognition-444677.html Thu, 19 Feb 2009 19:37:34 EST A local peanut-industry promotion group official and a local advertising agency recently were honore... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/news/ayscue-joins-staff-of-office-supply-firm-396858.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/news/ayscue-joins-staff-of-office-supply-firm-396858.html Mon, 26 Jan 2009 18:42:33 EST Kenneth Ayscue has joined Imaging Specialities as a sales associate. He will represent the company i... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/magazine-honors-scotts-achievement-381469.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/magazine-honors-scotts-achievement-381469.html Mon, 19 Jan 2009 19:42:35 EST Elizabeth Davenport Scott was honored Dec. 8 as one of “Business Leader” magazine’... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/johnson-earns-kimball-award-355766.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/johnson-earns-kimball-award-355766.html Mon, 05 Jan 2009 18:59:33 EST J.R. Johnson of First Carolina State Bank has been named the second recipient of the Weldon “R... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/news/nurses-effort-earns-honor-301147.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/news/nurses-effort-earns-honor-301147.html Tue, 16 Dec 2008 16:36:45 EST Wanda Lamm, a registered nurse and the infection prevention coordinator at Nash Health Care, was hon... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/news/walters-finishes-builders-institute-class-285815.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/news/walters-finishes-builders-institute-class-285815.html Tue, 09 Dec 2008 19:51:37 EST Jason Walters of the Home Builders Association of Rocky Mount has completed the 48 hours of course w... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/news/two-doctors-join-oic-staff-269880.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/news/two-doctors-join-oic-staff-269880.html Mon, 01 Dec 2008 14:49:38 EST The OIC Family Medical Center announces the addition of two providers to its medical team. Dr. Edwin... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/news/vick-moves-to-the-combs-co-269879.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/news/vick-moves-to-the-combs-co-269879.html Mon, 01 Dec 2008 14:49:16 EST Michelle Vick has joined Century 21, The Combs Co. as a broker associate. Vick has been a real estat... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/news/whitley-to-lead-banking-classes-269868.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/news/whitley-to-lead-banking-classes-269868.html Mon, 01 Dec 2008 14:43:35 EST W. Dudley Whitley III has been chosen by the National Business Institute to speak at its seminars on... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/news/lisson-comes-to-rm-practice-266468.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/news/lisson-comes-to-rm-practice-266468.html Fri, 28 Nov 2008 18:24:44 EST Dr. Scott W. Lisson has joined Rocky Mount Urology Associates. Lisson has experience in all aspects ... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/news/new-associates-join-combs-co-266463.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/news/new-associates-join-combs-co-266463.html Fri, 28 Nov 2008 18:21:19 EST Verona McGuire-Powers and Ken Sutton have joined Century 21, The Combs Co. as broker associates. McG... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/figures-on-government-spending-and-debt-969012.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/figures-on-government-spending-and-debt-969012.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:11:33 EST WASHINGTON — Figures on government spending and debt (last six digits are eliminated). The gov... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/ala-jobless-rate-rises-to-109-percent-in-october-969009.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/ala-jobless-rate-rises-to-109-percent-in-october-969009.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:11:29 EST MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Just two years after hitting a record low, the unemployment rate in Alabama... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/early-votes-on-wva-table-games-already-top-1300-968997.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/early-votes-on-wva-table-games-already-top-1300-968997.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:06:22 EST CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. — More than 1,300 people have already voted on whether to let the Charles ... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/judge-strikes-down-tennessee-guns-in-bars-law-968985.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/judge-strikes-down-tennessee-guns-in-bars-law-968985.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:01:08 EST NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee's new law allowing people with handgun permits to be armed in bar... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/report-hershey-may-launch-bid-for-cadbury-968975.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/report-hershey-may-launch-bid-for-cadbury-968975.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:56:22 EST NEW YORK — The Wall Street Journal reports that Hershey Co. may make a $17 billion competing b... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/gold-ekes-out-small-gain-other-metals-hold-steady-968967.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/gold-ekes-out-small-gain-other-metals-hold-steady-968967.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:51:13 EST NEW YORK — Gold prices finished higher for a sixth straight day Friday, rising even as the dol... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/gephardt-pushes-for-investment-in-health-research-968944.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/gephardt-pushes-for-investment-in-health-research-968944.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:46:11 EST JOHNSTON, Iowa — Former U.S. Rep. Richard Gephardt pushed Friday for Iowa to expand its focus ... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/pa-residents-sue-gas-driller-over-polluted-wells-968957.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/pa-residents-sue-gas-driller-over-polluted-wells-968957.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:46:25 EST DIMOCK, Pa. — Pat Farnelli says there's something in the water at her house. The last time she... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/reid-health-bill-helps-chiropractors-drugmakers-968937.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/reid-health-bill-helps-chiropractors-drugmakers-968937.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:41:29 EST WASHINGTON — Chiropractors get a lift in the Senate health care bill, thanks to a senator from... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/senators-seek-more-info-on-dealer-closures-968924.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/senators-seek-more-info-on-dealer-closures-968924.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:36:18 EST WASHINGTON — Senators are calling on General Motors and Chrysler to release more details on on... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/holiday-travelers-waited-longer-to-book-this-year-968933.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/holiday-travelers-waited-longer-to-book-this-year-968933.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:36:20 EST MINNEAPOLIS — Holiday travelers waited a little longer to book their flights this year, likely... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/becton-dickinson-buys-test-maker-handylab-968912.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/becton-dickinson-buys-test-maker-handylab-968912.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:31:25 EST FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J. — Becton Dickinson and Co. said Friday it bought molecular diagnostic tes... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/public-to-vote-on-south-dakotas-smoking-ban-law-968906.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/public-to-vote-on-south-dakotas-smoking-ban-law-968906.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:31:18 EST PIERRE, S.D. — The state has decided not to appeal a judge's decision that allows South Dakota... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/trw-automotive-completes-private-debt-offering-968886.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/trw-automotive-completes-private-debt-offering-968886.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:21:23 EST LIVONIA, Mich. — Car parts maker TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. said Friday that it completed a... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/verigy-shares-rise-on-better-than-expected-4q-968881.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/verigy-shares-rise-on-better-than-expected-4q-968881.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:16:36 EST CUPERTINO, Calif. — Shares of Verigy Ltd. rose Friday after the maker of chip testing equipmen... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/colo-to-review-taxpayer-paid-lobbyists-practice-968871.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/colo-to-review-taxpayer-paid-lobbyists-practice-968871.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:16:27 EST DENVER — At a time of budget cuts, Democratic Gov. Bill Ritter's administration last year paid... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/ups-sets-new-rates-for-2010-968874.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/ups-sets-new-rates-for-2010-968874.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:16:33 EST ATLANTA — UPS Inc., the world's largest shipping carrier, is hiking 2010 rates for ground pack... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/west-virginia-lawmakers-end-special-session-968869.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/west-virginia-lawmakers-end-special-session-968869.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:16:20 EST CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia's Legislature ended its special session Friday with tweaks t... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/business-events-scheduled-for-the-coming-week-968864.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/business-events-scheduled-for-the-coming-week-968864.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:11:10 EST WASHINGTON — Ken Feinberg, Special Master for Executive Compensation, at the National Press Cl... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/chase-drops-arbitration-from-card-contracts-968849.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/chase-drops-arbitration-from-card-contracts-968849.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:06:15 EST BOSTON — JPMorgan Chase&Co. said Friday it is dropping a clause from its credit card contracts... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/ariz-lawmakers-may-have-december-special-session-968824.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/ariz-lawmakers-may-have-december-special-session-968824.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:01:13 EST PHOENIX — Arizona legislators are still struggling to conclude their special session on the st... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/vehicle-fuel-efficiency-up-in-2008-model-year-968827.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/vehicle-fuel-efficiency-up-in-2008-model-year-968827.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:01:16 EST WASHINGTON — The fleet of new cars and trucks sold to U.S. consumers averaged 21 miles per gal... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/new-questions-arise-in-pequot-trading-probe-968821.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/new-questions-arise-in-pequot-trading-probe-968821.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:01:12 EST WASHINGTON — A new development related to the government's investigation of possible insider t... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/sc-jury-finds-3-hebrew-boys-guilty-in-scam-968812.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/sc-jury-finds-3-hebrew-boys-guilty-in-scam-968812.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:56:09 EST COLUMBIA, S.C. — Three South Carolina men have been found guilty of bilking thousands of inves... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/maine-governor-orders-63m-in-department-cutbacks-968815.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/maine-governor-orders-63m-in-department-cutbacks-968815.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:56:10 EST AUGUSTA, Maine — Gov. John Baldacci ordered Maine state departments Friday to curtail spending... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/ap-changes-roles-for-6-news-editors-4-photo-eds-968809.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/ap-changes-roles-for-6-news-editors-4-photo-eds-968809.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:56:08 EST NEW YORK — The Associated Presshas named six news editors to oversee expanded multistate terri... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/maryland-officials-reach-port-agreement-968802.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/maryland-officials-reach-port-agreement-968802.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:46:17 EST BALTIMORE — Maryland officials have entered into a 50-year contract with Ports America to oper... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/officers-behind-junk-fax-scam-face-kan-sentencing-968785.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/officers-behind-junk-fax-scam-face-kan-sentencing-968785.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:41:06 EST WICHITA, Kan. — The president of a Florida consulting firm convicted in a massive fax blast sc... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/senate-panel-to-mull-bernanke-nomination-on-dec-3-968790.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/senate-panel-to-mull-bernanke-nomination-on-dec-3-968790.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:41:11 EST WASHINGTON — Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke's nomination to a second term will be the s... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/ky-court-upholds-6m-verdict-in-strip-search-case-968763.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/ky-court-upholds-6m-verdict-in-strip-search-case-968763.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:31:18 EST LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A Kentucky appeals court upheld a $6.1 million award to a former fast food w... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/real-estate-agents-see-return-of-foreign-buyers-968759.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/real-estate-agents-see-return-of-foreign-buyers-968759.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:31:15 EST Wong, president of Optimus U.S. Real Estate Fund, has bought 60 condos at heavy discounts from devel... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/fuel-efficient-goodyear-tire-available-on-toyota-968739.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/fuel-efficient-goodyear-tire-available-on-toyota-968739.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:21:18 EST AKRON, Ohio — Goodyear said Friday the 2010 Toyota Prius now includes its fuel-efficient tire,... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/flowers-foods-names-allen-l-shiver-president-968726.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/flowers-foods-names-allen-l-shiver-president-968726.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:21:12 EST THOMASVILLE, Ga. — Bakery goods company Flowers Foods Inc. on Friday said its board elected Al... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/toys-r-us-subsidiary-closes-725m-notes-offering-968732.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/toys-r-us-subsidiary-closes-725m-notes-offering-968732.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:21:13 EST WAYNE, N.J. — Toys R Us said Friday that one of its subsidiaries has completed an offering of ... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/james-river-coal-closes-1725m-note-offering-968709.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/james-river-coal-closes-1725m-note-offering-968709.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:16:21 EST RICHMOND, Va. — James River Coal Co. on Friday said it closed its $172.5 million convertible s... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/boeing-breaks-ground-for-historic-sc-plant-968706.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/boeing-breaks-ground-for-historic-sc-plant-968706.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:16:20 EST NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. — Work has officially started on building Boeing's $750 million aircraf... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/flowers-foods-names-david-v-singer-to-board-968711.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/flowers-foods-names-david-v-singer-to-board-968711.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:16:22 EST THOMASVILLE, Ga. — Bakery goods company Flowers Foods Inc. on Friday said its board elected Da... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/nebraska-ethanol-plant-fire-produces-lawsuit-968676.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/nebraska-ethanol-plant-fire-produces-lawsuit-968676.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:11:09 EST OMAHA, Neb. — The owners of a Lexington ethanol plant and their insurer are suing a subsidiary... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/wis-mulls-harley-davidson-cheese-microbe-honors-968679.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/wis-mulls-harley-davidson-cheese-microbe-honors-968679.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:11:09 EST MADISON, Wis. — Choppers and cheese may soon become official Wisconsin symbols. Bills to honor... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/treasury-prices-drop-yields-inch-off-lows-968685.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/treasury-prices-drop-yields-inch-off-lows-968685.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:11:10 EST NEW YORK — Treasury prices mostly fell Friday, pushing their yields slightly higher, while yie... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/dress-barn-shares-rise-after-co-raises-forecast-968692.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/dress-barn-shares-rise-after-co-raises-forecast-968692.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:11:11 EST SAN FRANCISCO — Shares of Dress Barn Inc. climbed Friday, a day after the company raised its y... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/hedge-fund-to-boost-stake-in-agilysys-968688.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/hedge-fund-to-boost-stake-in-agilysys-968688.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:11:10 EST CLEVELAND — A New York hedge fund wants to increase its ownership stake in Agilysys Inc. but i... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/judge-orders-settlement-meeting-in-cintas-case-968652.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/judge-orders-settlement-meeting-in-cintas-case-968652.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:56:11 EST TULSA, Okla. — Cintas Corp. and the widow of a former employee who is suing the company will h... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/bn-nook-sells-out-too-late-for-holiday-orders-968638.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/bn-nook-sells-out-too-late-for-holiday-orders-968638.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:51:09 EST NEW YORK — Consumers who haven't yet ordered Barnes&Noble's electronic book reader, the Nook, ... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/survey-suggests-improving-but-weak-plains-economy-968641.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/survey-suggests-improving-but-weak-plains-economy-968641.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:51:14 EST OMAHA, Neb. — Business appears to be slowly improving in rural areas of 11 Midwest and Plains ... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/pg-says-its-still-interested-in-acquisitions-968629.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/pg-says-its-still-interested-in-acquisitions-968629.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:46:21 EST CINCINNATI — Procter&Gamble Co. is still interested in buying, and says size doesn't matter. J... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/ex-vivendi-ceo-i-made-mistakes-but-never-misled-968632.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/ex-vivendi-ceo-i-made-mistakes-but-never-misled-968632.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:46:22 EST NEW YORK — Vivendi's former CEO says he made mistakes in his troubled bid to turn a French wat... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/nebraska-governor-signs-budget-cutting-package-968626.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/nebraska-governor-signs-budget-cutting-package-968626.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:46:17 EST LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraska Gov. Dave Heineman signed into law $334 million in budget reductions ... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/wva-considers-tax-flexibility-for-localities-968614.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/wva-considers-tax-flexibility-for-localities-968614.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:41:12 EST CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia's tax modernization project is back on, but that doesn't mea... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/13-charged-with-mortgage-and-loan-fraud-in-oregon-968588.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/business/13-charged-with-mortgage-and-loan-fraud-in-oregon-968588.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:31:09 EST EUGENE, Ore. — A federal grand jury in Eugene has indicted 13 people on mortgage and loan frau...