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Rocky Mount Telegram
Skating rink recognized as Chamber's small business award winner for 2026
A popular regional skating rink Thursday evening was honored as the Rocky Mount Area Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business of the Year. Denise Watkins, who has long been the face of Sky-Vue Skateland off Alternate U.S. 64 east of Rocky Mount, cried immediately after the announcement was made that she was about to receive the award at the Chamber’s yearly small business celebration, but she was all smiles as she approached the podium. “I’m just blown away,” Watkins said after the event. “I certainly didn’t expect it. What an honor — and I just feel so loved by our community.” Sky-Vue Skateland is a family business that dates back to 1958. Thursday’s event was held at Nash Community College’s Brown Auditorium. This is not the first time Watkins has been called to the podium at Brown Auditorium to receive an honor from the area’s pro-business and civic organization. Sky-Vue Skateland in 2024 was the Chamber’s legacy small business of the year. On Thursday, the Chamber’s legacy small business of the year honor award went to Daughtridge Gas & Oil, the Chamber’s rising star award went to Lilyann’s Steakhouse, the downtown small business of the year award went to the Scoops
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Questions persist over town-owned funeral home lease in Warsaw
WARSAW — A complaint filed with the North Carolina Board of Funeral Service, questions surrounding a funeral home operating from a Warsaw-owned building — and comments made by a sitting town commissioner during a public meeting — are drawing scrutiny in Warsaw. At the center of the...
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Historic Nutrien property in Bath has a buyer
A buyer has made an offer on one of the most prominent pieces of property in Beaufort County, a nearly 18-acre tract of land in Bath known as Archbell Point. Nutrien owns the land that sits across the Pamlico River from its Beaufort County phosphate mine and has four miles of shoreline along the river, Bath Creek and Duck Creek. The land was listed for $17.5 million by Rich Realty, which confirmed it is under contract.
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The Little-Known North Carolina City Where $1,600 Covers Rent, Groceries, And All Your Utilities
Most people drive right past Rocky Mount on their way to somewhere else, completely unaware that they’re missing a city where $1,600 actually functions as a complete monthly budget. This eastern North Carolina gem proves that affordable living isn’t extinct, just hiding in plain sight. The sticker shock...
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This gorgeous underrated North Carolina town is so affordable, it feels like a retiree’s dream come true
Tucked along the banks of the Neuse and Trent rivers in eastern North Carolina, New Bern is a charming small city that most people have never heard of — and that’s exactly what makes it special. With a rich colonial history, stunning waterfront views, and a cost of living that won’t drain your savings, this town has quietly become one of the best-kept secrets for retirees and families alike.
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Blue Ridge Sells 384-Unit Multifamily Community Reserve at Jacksonville Commons Apartments in Jacksonville North Carolina
Blue Ridge sold the Reserve at Jacksonville Commons apartment complex in Jacksonville for $54 million. The buyer was Southwood Realty. The Reserve at Jacksonville Commons, which has 384 units, was built in the early 2000s and features one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments. Monthly rents range from $1,215 to $1,595, with sizes from 840 to 1,340 square feet.
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Are home prices going up in New Bern in 2026?
Home prices have been a major talking point since the pandemic, when they climbed at a record pace in response to a frenzy of demand. This increase led to a sharp decline in affordability that weighed on buyers and sellers and slowed the housing market to a crawl. Now, the...
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The Peaceful Small Town In North Carolina Where Budget-Friendly Living Costs Truly Go Far
You do not need a big salary to live well in this peaceful small town in North Carolina. The waterfront greets you every morning with a gentle breeze and the soft smell of history. Groceries cost less here. Rent stays reasonable. A dinner out does not require a second mortgage....
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Blue Ridge Offloads 384-Unit Jax Apartment Community
Blue Ridge sold the Reserve at Jacksonville Commons apartment complex in Jacksonville for $54 million. The buyer was Southwood Realty. The Reserve at Jacksonville Commons, which has 384 units, was built in the early 2000s and features one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments. Monthly rents range from $1,215 to $1,595, with sizes from 840 to 1,340 square feet.
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Everything You Need Costs Just $1,500 A Month In This Wallet-Friendly North Carolina City
Your wallet just perked up like a dog hearing the treat jar open, because Kinston, North Carolina is about to become your new favorite discovery. This eastern North Carolina gem proves you don’t need to drain your bank account to live somewhere genuinely wonderful. Let’s talk about something that’ll...