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Pfizer shutting down operations at 2 NC facilities; more than 200 losing jobs
Pfizer will close operations at two manufacturing facilities putting more than 200 people out of work.Certain operations will end at the Rocky Mount facility at 4285 North Wesleyan Boulevard and the Sanford facility on Oak Park Road.A total of 210 people will lose their jobs due to the facilities shutting down.The Rocky Mount plant recently reopened after tornado damage in July of 2023.That tornado injured 16 people and destroyed numerous homes and buildings.Companies Coming or Expanding in NCALSO SEE | 275 new jobs to Wilson County as pet healthcare company announces plans for manufacturing plantHI-CHEW candy maker to expand NC facility, invest $134M, create 204 jobsHI-CHEW candy maker to expand NC facility, invest $134M, create 204 jobs in Orange Co.Fayetteville Amazon facility adding hundreds of jobsWindow manufacturer to bring 501 jobs, invest more than $83 million in Johnston CountyDurham becoming leader in EV charging industryBattery manufacturing facility to bring hundreds of high-paying jobs to Morrisville
Pfizer laying off at least 210 in Nash, Lee counties
Pfizer Inc. plans to lay off at least 210 workers in Lee and Nash counties following a failed clinical trial for a muscular dystrophy treatment that was being developed by the global drugmaker, and as demand for other products declines. The layoffs include 150 positions in Sanford and another 60...
Owner speaks out after Greenville body shop ravaged by suspected arson
GREENVILLE, Pitt County — A Greenville body shop sustained major damage in a fire on Wednesday, July 24 that investigators believe was intentionally set. Investigators with Greenville Police say the fire at Komplete Auto Repair & Bodyshop started in the office and was ruled intentional. Police say they have a person of interest in the case but would not elaborate further. Now, the owners are here to salvage whatever is left.
Building in Douglas Block to have future regional restaurateur
The City Council recently voted to sign off on an intent to enter into a lease agreement for an eastern North Carolina restaurateur to become a future tenant at a vacant city-owned property in the 200 block of East Thomas Street in the Douglas Block. However, the action did not occur without an extensive discussion by some council members about subjects regarding downtown revitalization and leases of city-owned buildings. The...
Tarboro couple brings dormant farm back to life with help of Tractor Supply grant
On fallow fields near the Battleboro community, a dream built on teas and bees is slowly taking shape, given a hand up by a national retailer with a local presence. Ted and Tara Williamson of Tarboro recently received a $1,000 grant from Tractor Supply Co. through its partnership with the Farmer Veteran Coalition, a nonprofit organization that helps veterans embark on careers in agriculture. It was part of an overall $100,000 donation by the company to the FVC Fund. ...
News 12 Investigates: Church-owned luxury estate prompts call for financial transparency
GREENVILLE, Pitt County — $143 billion dollars. That's how much money Americans gave to churches in 2022, according to research group "Giving USA." It's more cash than what was donated to education and human services combined. How is the money spent by church leaders? Also, what happens to the...
Bass ends Bishops career with record-setting spring, headed to UNC
Considerably more than his fancy 1.219 OPS ranked “off the charts” for former Hunt High varsity baseball standout Tyson Bass in his senior season at North Carolina Wesleyan University this spring. Bass, a star third baseman and right-handed pitcher for the Warriors from 2017 until 2020 when COVID ended his senior season prematurely, matter-of-factly concluded a record-setting college career in […] The post Bass ends Bishops career with record-setting spring, headed to UNC first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
July 31 Community News
Email announcements at least a week in advance to community@reflector.com. Business After Hours The Greenville-Pitt County Chamber of Commerce will host Business After Hours at The Hill Law Firm, 200 E. Fourth St.,Greenville, from 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, The casual atmosphere provides a great space for networking with other chamber members. Bring business cards for a chance to win a door prize and the opportunity to make new business contacts. ...
Areas of Greenville closed due to rising water levels after heavy rains
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) – With rain falling over the past several days, problems are continuing for parts of Eastern North Carolina, including some closures of the Greenville Greenway along the Tar River. According to a Facebook post Thursday afternoon by Greenville Recreation and Parks, water levels have increased along that river. Closures include:
RM's Battle to lead East in 2025 East-West All-Star Football Game
Rocky Mount’s Jason Battle will lead the East football team in the 2025 North Carolina Coaches Association East-West All-Star Game. Battle, the head coach for the Gryphons, will be assisted by Will Bland (J.H. Rose), Ernest King Jr. (Westover), Scott Loosemore (Scotland), Ben Penny (Triton) and Johnathan Sherman (Gray’s Creek). “It’s a tremendous honor,” Battle said. “I am humbled by it as well as I am really appreciative that somebody...
Packaging manufacturer Plancon closing Wilson factory, laying off 70
Packaging manufacturer Placon Corp. is closing a plant in Wilson and laying off 70 workers, the company told state officials this week. The Madison, Wisconsin-based company, which makes food containers out of recycled plastic, told the state Department of Commerce on Wednesday that it is closing its 140,000-square-foot facility at 2540 Wilco Blvd. by Aug. 2.
ECU football: Some familiarity, some key position battles as Pirates set to open camp
East Carolina will head into summer camp with a battle at the most important position for the second time in as many offseasons. The Pirates are searching for a starting quarterback. Coach Mike Houston spoke on Tuesday at the American Athletic Conference media day event in Arlington, Texas, about the importance of bringing in two transfer quarterbacks this offseason to shore up the play at the position. The decision to...
Officials say slow down, stay safe on roads during storms
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Heavy rain showers coming through Greenville over the first few weeks of July have impacted the East with flooding and dangerous road conditions. So far in July, our total monthly rainfall in Greenville is more than 11.8 inches. Normally, Greenville will only have a little over four inches during these first […]
Live and let live
I’m not going to say that I agree with every law that is made, but when government grants permission to get rid of unborn babies, that’s a law I can’t stand. I have had an abortion and several miscarriages, and I wish every day that my kids would have lived. They all could have had a chance at life. You […] The post Live and let live first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Bethel Christian academy earns Cognia accreditation
Bethel Christian Academy announced today that it has earned Cognia® Accreditation. Cognia is a nonprofit organization that provides quality assurance for schools, school districts, and education service providers. Cognia, formerly AdvancED, nationally recognizes districts that meet rigorous standards focused on productive learning environments, equitable resource allocation that meets the...
How ECU’s position groups stack up to the rest of The American, per Phil Steele
Here's how East Carolina stacks up to the rest of The American, in the eyes of one analyst. There aren't too many college football teams coming off a 2-10 record getting a whole lot of respect nationally, but considering what East Carolina went through last season, the Pirates could certainly be in much worse shape this preseason. The recent preseason American Athletic Conference media poll was released on Tuesday, and ECU is in the middle of the pack at seventh out of 14 teams. This after a last place finish in 2023.
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