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Christmas lighting company making spirits bright for those in need

JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - Many look forward to the Christmas season, but for some experiencing a difficult year it can be hard to be excited. One Christmas lighting company in the east is helping make spirits bright through their holiday project. Let There Be Light has been lighting houses across...

Jacksonville, NC · 3d
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Drought intensifies in eastern Carolina impacting farmers, DEQ encourages water conservation

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - As drought conditions continue to worsen across the state, and much of ENC is in moderate to severe drought, the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality is encouraging residents to conserve water. The intensifying drought comes after two weeks of no to minimal rain in eastern...

North Carolina · 3d
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The Wilson Times

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Deed transfers: Wilson County transactions from Oct. 19-23

Wilson County recorded deed transfers Oct. 19-23, including a $1.65 million Raleigh Road Parkway sale and a $1.175 million Downing Street transaction.

Wilson, NC · 6d

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White Oak Farm’s Permit Record Shows Repeated Waste-Management Violations

Wallace Green received a North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality permit in December 2025 to operate the waste-management system at White Oak Farms, a former hog farm in Wayne County. Within weeks, state inspectors found several problems, including wastewater on the lagoon cover and wastewater runoff reaching a swamp, according to Inside Climate News.

Wayne County, NC · 7d
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Documenting why customers stay—before the founder exits the business

In a June 2026 column (“Thinking about succession at a small fab shop”) on thefabricator.com, Nick Martin of BarnesMetalCrafters, Wilson, N.C., made an observation that fits nearly every owner-led shop: “In a small business, especially one that has been around for a while, pockets of information are always hidden away in someone’s head, a folder, a drawer, or a notebook."

Wilson, NC · 6d

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CopyPro Celebrates Julie McSwain’s Landmark 40th Work Anniversary

CopyPro is proud to announce and celebrate the landmark 40th work anniversary of Julie McSwain, Maintenance Contract Analyst. Over the past four decades, she has been an integral part of the company’s growth, dedication to excellence, and commitment to serving clients across the region. Julie joined CopyPro in 1986,...

Greenville, NC · 6d

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Lenoir County farm repurposes leftover pumpkins and fall decor for a gourd cause

Lenoir County farm repurposes leftover pumpkins and fall decor for a gourd cause.

Lenoir County, NC · 6d

lakegastongazette-observer.com

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Halifax Horizons celebrates community and business investment

LITTLETON, NC – Halifax County Business Horizons, Inc. brought members, business leaders, elected officials, and community partners together recently at The Acorn Center for its 2026 Annual Meeting. Under the theme “Celebrating Our Communities, Expanding Our Horizons,” the evening highlighted new investment opportunities while honoring the people and businesses helping Halifax County grow.

Halifax County, NC · 6d

Neuse News

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Lenoir County Farmer's Market update October 31, 2026

Make a little time for local this weekend. Explore this week’s vendors, pick up something delicious, and discover handmade finds.

Lenoir County, NC · 9d

The Wilson Times

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Down to Business: Businesses, vendors prepare for the Whirligig Festival

Downtown Wilson businesses and vendors are preparing for the annual North Carolina Whirligig Festival, where organizers expect more than 60,000 visitors.

Wilson, NC · 7d

Raleigh News & Observer

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Why DEQ trusted a Raleigh real estate agent with the site of a massive hog waste spill

Four years ago, millions of gallons of hog waste spilled from a Wayne County hog farm and into a nearby swamp. But this year, the same hog farm has continued to leak sludge into public waterways and violate its environmental requirements, racking up thousands in fines. The farm’s new owner, who bought it at auction in 2024, hasn’t paid any of these fines, nor has he submitted several requested reports to the state. In fact, the farm’s new owner has never run such a farm himself. He’s a Raleigh-based real estate agent named Wallace Green operating under the name Biox Renewables, a one-person limited liability corporation that has no website and no office. The farm, formerly called White Oak Farms, is home to an anaerobic digester — a device that captures the methane from hog manure and turns it into renewable energy. Businesses that own a farm with a digester are subject to supposedly strict permitting requirements. Green, however, has faced few consequences for failing to comply with those requirements. He doesn’t have any full-time employees overseeing the farm’s pits of hog waste. He’s over a year behind on submitting required documents to the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality, prompting

Wayne County, NC · 9d

Lovely Garden Roots

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Tulip Bulbs Belong 6 to 8 Inches Deep Once the Soil Drops Below 60 Degrees, and Most Need 12 to 16 Weeks of Cold to Bloom

Soil below 60 degrees, bulbs 6 to 8 inches down and a winter of cold: how HGTV, Iowa State and North Carolina extension agents plant tulips in fall.

North Carolina · 8d

FOX8 News

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Foster going out of business 2 years after move to Winston-Salem, to lay off 181 across NC

Foster will permanently close sites in Winston-Salem, Greenville, and Colfax, laying off 181 total employees over the coming months as the food supply logistics company goes out of business less than two years after investing millions of dollars to move the bulk of its operations to Forsyth County. According to Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification […]

Winston-Salem, NC · 12d

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Still no construction underway on Martin Marietta Materials limestone mine in Vanceboro

There’s still no construction underway on the Martin Marietta Materials limestone mine planned for Vanceboro. That’s the latest from Sound Rivers’ Pamlico-Tar Riverkeeper Katey Zimmerman, who says she went looking for an update on the proposed 649-acre mine. The quarry could discharge as much as 12 million...

Vanceboro, NC · 10d

Neuse News

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Kinston native Shelia T. Solomon named Women Techmakers ambassador

Kinston native Shelia T. Solomon has been named a Women Techmakers ambassador in the 2026 Technovation cohort, according to a news release.

Kinston, NC · 10d

The Wilson Times

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Nash Street building restored ... brick by brick

More than 13,000 bricks are being used to restore Wilson’s damaged historic Nash Street building, with masons working to preserve its original look for a future office space.

Wilson, NC · 10d

jocoreport.com

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Golden LEAF Names Ted Lord As Next President, CEO

ROCKY MOUNT – The Golden LEAF Foundation Board of Directors has named Ted Lord as the organization’s next president and chief executive officer. Lord, who joined Golden LEAF in 2005 and currently serves as senior vice president and general counsel, will succeed retiring President and CEO Scott T. Hamilton.

Rocky Mount, NC · 9d

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This Overlooked North Carolina Town Where The Rent Is Shockingly Cheap And Life Feels Easy

Some towns earn their reputation loudly, and some towns just quietly keep being wonderful until someone finally pays attention. Wilson, North Carolina is firmly in the second category, and it has been for a very long time. This is a city of roughly 49,000 people in the eastern part of...

Wilson, NC · 22d