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Lions Industries for the Blind establishes foundation, names Proctor executive director
Lions Industries for the Blind (LIB) has established the LIB Foundation and named veteran nonprofit executive Sue Norcross Proctor as its first executive director. Proctor, who served as executive director of SAFE for 30 years and most recently led Friends of the Homeless in Kinston, began her new role on October 1, 2026.
Tire Review
Four Generations Keep Pugh’s Tire Moving Forward
In 1945, George Pugh opened a small corner gas station in Greenville, North Carolina. Eighty years later, Pugh’s Tire and Service Center has grown into a five-location tire and service business led by George’s grandsons, with the family’s fourth generation already helping carry the name forward. For...
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69 New Acres Shield Neuse River Near Clayton From Sprawling Growth
Sixty-nine acres, including wetlands and floodplain, along the Wake-Johnston county line are now permanently off-limits to development, after Triangle Land Conservancy protected the tract adjacent to its Sarah and Bailey Williamson Nature Preserve in eastern Wake County. The land, known as the Neuse River Connector, sits in the Shotwell community and includes two parcels now held under a conservation easement administered by the state.
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ENC auto dealer nominated for TIME award
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - The president of an automotive group in eastern Carolina has been nominated for the 2027 TIME Dealer of the Year award. Brian Pecheles, the Pecheles Automotive Group president, is one of 48 dealer nominees. The award recognizes successful auto dealers who commit to community service. “This...
The Daily Reflector
Workweek: Greenville truck driver recognized by Cargo Transporters
Cargo Transporters has recognized Greenville resident and military veteran Larry Rhodes as its Driver of the Month for October 2026. Rhodes was selected for his dependability, professionalism and willingness to handle every assignment given to him, according to Cargo. Rhodes joined Cargo Transporters in December 2018 and operates out of the company’s Rocky Mount terminal. During his career with Cargo, he has accumulated more than 900,000 miles and earned the trust of his Fleet Leader, Sherri Strahan. “He is always on time,” Strahan said. “He does whatever is given to him, no matter what. He is very professional and represents Cargo well on the road.” Rhodes enjoys the variety that comes with a career behind the wheel. “You never know what you’re going to see one day to the next,” Rhodes said. “Seeing new things is probably my favorite part.” When asked about his view on safety, Rhodes described it as his “priority number one.” His advice to drivers entering the industry is equally direct: “Just be patient.” Rhodes also values the personal opportunities his career with Cargo provides. He said the company allows him to remain close to his daughter while she attends college. Headquartered in Claremont, Cargo Transporters
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Popular lobster pop food truck won't return to NC State Fair over new vendor fees
They’ve had lobster lollipops, giant shrimp, king crab legs and swordfish bites on a stick, all coated with bright lemon pepper and glistening butter. But not this year. Oak City Fish & Chips won’t be pushing its seafood skewers at the 2026 North Carolina State Fair, sitting out for the first time in six years. Oak City developed a reputation as one of the most decadent fair food vendors , serving luxury seafood on a stick. One year, its crab leg skewer cost as much as $76 and sales could total more than $200,000 over 10 days. But Oak City is skipping the 2026 NC State Fair in response to vendor changes that could see them paying tens of thousands of dollars more in fees. Oak City co-owner Isaac Horton said the vendor changes coupled with a rising economy could dampen sales at this year’s fair as customers face higher prices.