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Everyone Is Suddenly Talking About The North Carolina Town Where Monthly Rent Is Still Only $800

There’s a town in eastern North Carolina that people are starting to talk about in hushed, excited tones, the way you talk about a restaurant before it gets a Yelp page and a two-hour wait. Rocky Mount is that town, and if you haven’t been paying attention, now is...

Rocky Mount, NC · 9d
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Sweet Potatoes, Fast Loading, and Family Pride at This Princeton, North Carolina Farm

Somewhere in Johnston County, a family farm sends mountains of sweet potatoes out the door, and some of them end up as far away as San Francisco. Truck drivers who load there talk about it the way most people talk about a favorite breakfast spot. They mention the friendly crew,...

Princeton, NC · 1d
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The Daily Reflector

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Boviet Solar's Greenville facility has been sold to Indian group

The sale of a solar panel manufacturer that started operations in Greenville last year hasn’t stopped work at the location in Indigreen Corporate Park. Boviet Solar Technology LLC announced earlier this year that INOX Solar Americas LLC was purchasing 100% of its United States facilities, including the growing Greenville facility, for $750 million. The acquisition was completed in late May, but some contracts, such as the economic development agreements Boviet had with the City of Greenville and Pitt County government, had to be transitioned. Records with the Pitt County Register of Deeds show that on Oct. 28, the transfer of ownership of nearly 34.5 acres of property on Sugg Parkway north of Greenville, along with the buildings, was finalized for $48 million. An additional 79 acres, plus a manufacturing facility under construction, is still owned by Boviet Solar Americas LLC. The news release announcing the sale said the new manufacturing facility should begin quality assurance checks in December. The Greenville facility manufactures panels for solar power generation. Boviet is a Vietnamese company; INOX is based in India. With its acquisition, INOX gains an operational capacity of 3 GW of solar module manufacturing, identified as top-end, N-Type technology. There also is

Greenville, NC · 2d

The Daily Reflector

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Stein awards Order of the Long Leaf Pine to boat builder

Gov. Josh Stein visited the area on Tuesday to honor a local entrepreneur who has been recognized for both his business acumen and his philanthropy. Eddie Smith, the owner of Grady-White Boats, was recognized during a ceremony at the company’s Greenville plant, where he received the Order of the Long Leaf Pine. “One of the benefits of being governor is that I get to recognize some of the very best people in North Carolina,” Stein said before a crowd of about 125 employees and guests. “Eddie Smith was responsible for taking a struggling business and turning it into what we see here today. Grady-White is part of what has made North Carolina the best state in the Southeast for manufacturing.” But Stein added that it isn’t just Smith’s commercial savvy that earned him the award. “What’s remarkable about Eddie is not just how he built this company, but how he decided to leave it,” Stein said. In July, Smith announced plans to place the company into a perpetual purpose trust, which protects it from takeover by outside buyers and supports the interests of the company’s 336 employees. Smith was understated in his remarks. He credited employees with doing the hard

North Carolina · 2d

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Eastern North Carolina farmers face worsening drought conditions

PITT COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) - Farmers across eastern North Carolina are dealing with worsening drought conditions, including a Pitt County Christmas tree farmer who has bought new trees to replace those he lost. Gary Foote said he is continuing to grow and hoping for rain. “We bought new trees yesterday...

Pitt County, NC · 3h

The Johnstonian News

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Pace Family Farms owner earns statewide recognition

Johnston County Commissioner Michelle Pace Davis placed third in North Carolina’s Farmer of the Year competition for her work at Pace Family Farms.

Johnston County, NC · 2d

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QT Corporation Plans $49.2M Goldsboro Expansion, 188 Jobs

GOLDSBORO, N.C. — QT Corporation plans to invest approximately $49.2 million in a new manufacturing facility at Park East Industrial Park in Goldsboro, North Carolina. The expansion is expected to create 188 jobs and increase the company’s capacity to serve customers nationwide. The facility will manufacture and distribute...

Wayne County, NC · 2d

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Rocky Mount Buyers Gain Leverage as Inventory Climbs and Price Cuts Rise

Rocky Mount buyers gained real leverage as inventory surged, price cuts topped the national rate, and homes lingered longer on the market.

Rocky Mount, NC · 2d

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$500,000 grant to build Tarboro Farmers Market Pavilion, boosting access to produce

Who provided the $500,000 grant for the Tarboro Farmers Market Pavilion?. What is the intended impact of the Tarboro Farmers Market Pavilion on the agricultural community?. Why was the Tarboro Farmers Market Pavilion project initiated?. TARBORO, Edgecombe County — The town says it received a $500,000 grant to help develop...

Tarboro, NC · 21h

Raleigh News & Observer

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Drivers complained about fuel quality at 24 Triangle gas stations. What tests found

Consumers complained about fuel quality at two dozen gas Triangle stations recently, and state inspectors found issues at a handful of them. Between Aug. 19 and Oct. 31, customers submitted complaints about 24 stations in Wake, Durham, Chatham and Johnston counties to the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. The Standards Division didn’t receive any complaints about Orange County stations during that time. Complaints were made about 20 Wake County stations, two in Johnston and one each in Durham and Chatham, according to records obtained by The News & Observer. In the complaints, drivers reported a variety of issues with their vehicles including: losing power, having difficulty starting; check engine lights turning on; and engines stalling. Some people reported taking their cars to mechanics, who said the cars were filled with contaminated fuel. Inspectors followed up on the complaints and discovered fuel quality problems at five stations, all in Wake County. Tests are conducted at stations and in the lab to ensure that fuel meets the advertised ethanol content, octane rating and other specifications. That way, consumers get what they’re paying for , and don’t inadvertently damage their vehicles with contaminated fuel. Here’s what the tests showed. Fuel

Durham County, NC · 1d

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Smithfield Expands Independent Hog Sourcing With VisionAg Agreement

Smithfield Foods is taking another step toward a smaller company-owned hog production footprint, shifting additional production to an independent supplier while maintaining a long-term supply relationship for its pork processing business. The company disclosed an agreement with VisionAg Hog Production involving approximately 40,000 sows and associated commercial hog inventories in...

Smithfield, NC · 3d

Stacker

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Where veterans can afford the most homes with a VA Loan

Movoto by Lower reports that VA loans allow eligible veterans to buy homes with no down payment, but affordability varies widely, with only 7.7% of homes accessible for median-income veterans nationwide.

Jacksonville, NC · 3d

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It Sounds Crazy, But Groceries, Gas, And Rent Are All Shockingly Cheap In This North Carolina Town

Somewhere between the big city dreams and the crushing weight of a rent payment that makes you question every life decision, there’s a town in eastern North Carolina quietly doing things right. Tarboro is that town, and once you hear what it’s offering, you might start reconsidering where you’ve...

Tarboro, NC · 3d

Neuse News

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New Lenoir and Greene County corporations

The following businesses were registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State:

Greene County, NC · 3d

The Wilson Times

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Deed transfers: Wilson County transactions from Oct. 26-30

Wilson County Register of Deeds recorded property transfers from Oct. 26-30, including sales in Wilson, Elm City, Black Creek, Lucama and Stantonsburg.

Wilson County, NC · 3d

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Meet 2026 NCFB YF&R Achievement Award Winners – Austin and Christina Wrenn

Austin and Christina Wrenn of Nash County are this year’s NCFB Young Farmers & Ranchers Achievement Award winners. Austin and Christina Wrenn of Nash County are this year’s Young Farmers & Ranchers Achievement Award winners. Farming has been part of Austin Wrenn’s family for generations. In 2018, Austin and Christina began restoring Wrenn’s Farm, starting with strawberries and growing to include cut flowers. Austin brings years of experience in strawberry production, both in the greenhouse and the field, and serves as president of the North American Strawberry Growers Association.

Nash County, NC · 2d

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‘It’s been a real inconvenience’: Falkland residents talk mail struggles six months after post office fire

FALKLAND, N.C. (WITN) - The Falkland Post Office will not be repaired after an early morning fire heavily damaged the building six months ago. One couple says it’s become a hassle to get mail now, and their problems could be fixed if they lived just a few feet to the left of their home.

Falkland, NC · 2d

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Planned power outage Tuesday in Belhaven

BELHAVEN, Beaufort County — Some Belhaven residents should prepare for a planned power outage Tuesday, Nov. 10, while crews replace a utility pole. The Town of Belhaven says crews will replace a primary utility pole at the corner of Harbinger Street and West Bay Street. Power is expected to be off from about 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Belhaven, NC · 2d

Realtor.com News & Insights

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Jacksonville Inventory Climbs Well Above the National Pace

Jacksonville buyers found more homes to choose from as inventory climbed, even as newly listed homes were harder to come by.

Jacksonville, NC · 4d

Realtor.com News & Insights

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Greenville List Prices Rise While New Listings Outpace the Nation

Greenville bucked the national trend as new listings surged while list prices edged up, giving buyers a growing pool of fresh options.

Greenville, NC · 5d