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Hertford County announces major manufacturing milestone

WINTON - Hertford County is gaining national attention as U.S. Forged Rings, Inc. (USFR) announces a strategic manufacturing agreement with Oklo, Inc., an advanced nuclear technology company, to support the future production of components for Oklo's Aurora powerhouses. Under the agreement, Oklo will reserve manufacturing capacity at U.S. Forged Rings'...

Hertford County, NC · 1d
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From Humble Beginnings To A Distinguished Legal Career, Jimmy Narron Reflects On 50 Years

SMITHFIELD – For more than 50 years, Smithfield attorney James W. “Jimmy” Narron has helped families protect their businesses, preserve their farms and pass what they worked a lifetime to build on to the next generation. Along the way, he became one of North Carolina’s most respected...

Smithfield, NC · 3d
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Raleigh News & Observer

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Gas sales temporarily stopped at 15 Triangle stations. Here's where and why

State inspectors found issues with gas pumps at 15 Triangle stations, pausing sales to help protect consumers. Inspectors from the Standards Division of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services visited dozens of stations across the Triangle area between Aug. 19 and Oct. 31, records obtained by The News & Observer show. Many of the pumps had no problems, but at a handful of stations in Wake, Durham and Johnston counties, inspectors found issues that could harm consumers. When that happens, inspectors “tag” pumps, meaning they are taken out of service until issues are resolved. Some of the inspections were routine, but visits to 19 stations were prompted by consumer complaints. Chad Parker, measurement manager with the Standards Division, previously told me that complaints tick up when gas prices rise. Prices have started to drop over the past month, after the law that paused the state’s collection of the motor fuels tax went into effect in early October. But in the months leading up to that, since the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran, gas has been expensive. Average prices for a gallon of regular gas in North Carolina increased from $3.72 Aug. 19 to $4.15 Sept. 19, before dropping to

Wake County, NC · 3d

Neuse News

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FRCE inducts its first HH-60W Jolly Green II for maintenance at GTP Kinston

Fleet Readiness Center East inducted its first HH-60W Jolly Green II for scheduled depot-level maintenance Sept. 21, marking the platform’s first aircraft to be brought in for planned maintenance at the depot’s Global TransPark facility in Kinston.

Kinston, NC · 2d

ABC11 Eyewitness News

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Extreme drought returns to parts of central NC, wheat farmers put planting on hold

Drought conditions are worsening across central North Carolina

Wake County, NC · 2d

Charlotte Observer

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Mystery tufts sticking out of walls at 1800s NC farm identified under microscope

A mystery popped out of the walls during restoration work at an 18th century farm in eastern North Carolina, and it looked a lot like hair, photos show. The strange discovery was made earlier this month at the Historic Hayes Farm in Edenton, where restoration specialist Andrew Ownbey is restoring key parts of the 194-acre farming complex. Photos show the wispy material emerged from between the walls of a loft built over the kitchen, which dates to 1817 and suffered a roof fire in the late 19th century. Ownbey was certain it was an intentional part of the construction. “I suspected wool, since it survived the fire,” he said in an Oct. 15 Facebook post. He was wrong. Believing “good detective work will lead to a proper preservation,” Ownbey submitted fibers for a microscopic analysis by Virginia-based art conservator Amelia Jensen. “She was able to identify the fibers as cotton,” Ownbey says. So why was cotton jammed into cracks? Ownbey suspects it was used like to a type of caulk to insulate the walls. “The cotton ‘caulk’ is unusual. Maybe there are other examples, but I’ve never seen it. Other buildings on the site are done differently,” Ownbey told The

Edenton, NC · 6d

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Greenville’s Down East Holiday Show opens Nov. 5-8 with 180+ small businesses

GREENVILLE, Pitt County — The 25th Annual Down East Holiday Show runs Nov. 5-8 at the Greenville Convention Center. More than 180 small businesses are expected to sell holiday decorations, handcrafted gifts, food and other items. The show opens Thursday with an adults-only shopping event from 5 to 9...

Greenville, NC · 3d

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Mt. Olive Pickles celebrates 100 years with county award

MOUNT OLIVE, N.C. — Mt. Olive Pickles has been named the Wayne County Development Alliance’s Industry of the Year. The recognition came as the company celebrates its centennial. The Mount Olive Area Chamber of Commerce congratulated the company on the award. The Wayne County Development Alliance presented the...

Wayne County, NC · 5d

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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 · 2d

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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 · 2d

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 · 5d

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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 · 6d

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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 · 5d

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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 · 5d

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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 · 5d

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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 · 5d

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 · 8d

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 · 6d

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 · 8d