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Public may observe blue crab stock assessment review
The North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries has scheduled a three-day workshop next month for the public to observe the peer review process of the blue crab stock assessment. Officials said that allowing the public to view the independent reviewers allows for improved understanding of fisheries stock assessments. The workshop...
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Le Bleu opens new facility in Greenville
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - A North Carolina bottled water distributor opened its new facility in Greenville on Wednesday. Le Bleu Central Distributors held a ribbon-cutting for the new location on 305 Airport Road. Company leaders say it will serve as the Greenville home base, delivering premium five-gallon and case water to homes and businesses in the area.
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thewashingtondailynews.com
Northeast Elementary students gain hands-on science experience at Nutrien's Aurora phosphate mine
Eighty-one fourth- and fifth-grade students from Northeast Elementary School spent Oct. 14 at Nutrien's phosphate mining operation in Aurora. They tested water and soil, recorded data in field logbooks and watched the mine's draglines at work. "I am incredibly grateful to Nutrien for opening its door to our students and...
hoodline.com
Australian Boatbuilder Opens Edenton Plant, Stein Says 200-Plus Jobs Coming
A 50-acre waterfront site in Edenton has become the new U.S. manufacturing headquarters for an Australian shipbuilder that designs specialized watercraft for the U.S. Marine Corps, with North Carolina officials touting it as a major win for the state's defense industry. The Whiskey Project Group's facility at the Riverbulk Terminal in Chowan County includes 100,000 square feet of fabrication and industrial space, and it's already tied to military contracts worth tens of millions of dollars.
The Enterprise
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Grab A Shopping Cart At This Giant North Carolina Antique Mall With Hundreds Of Vintage Booths
Most antique shops hand you a tiny basket at the door. One store in Kinston hands you a full-size shopping cart, and there is a very good reason for it. The place holds more than 350 vendor booths packed with antiques, vintage finds, home decor, and work by local artists. Shoppers often say it takes about three hours just to see everything.
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The Daily Advance
Edenton Tractor & Implement closing Oct. 31 after 75 years in business
Edenton Tractor & Implement Company will close Oct. 31 after 75 years in business, the White family announced in a letter to customers, friends and community members. The business, at 517 Virginia Road in Edenton, has been owned and operated by the White family for the past 50 years. The announcement did not give a reason for the closing or describe plans for the property. In the letter, the family described the closing as bittersweet and thanked employees and the generations of customers who supported the company. “It has been a privilege to serve this community, build lasting friendships and share in so many meaningful moments with generations of customers,” the family wrote. The family also thanked those who shopped at the business, recommended it to others and supported the family over the years. “Your loyalty and friendship made our 75-year journey possible, and the memories we have created together will always hold a special place in our hearts,” the letter said. It concluded: “On behalf of the entire White family, thank you for being part of our story.”
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QT Corporation Plans Goldsboro, North Carolina, Manufacturing Operations
Power controls and switchboard manufacturer QT Corporation plans to establish operations in Goldsboro, North Carolina. The approximately $49.2 million project is expected to create 188 jobs in Wayne County. The investment will include the construction of a manufacturing facility at Park East Industrial Park to produce and distribute power control...
The Standard
Dennis celebrates 40 years with CopyPro
CopyPro Vice President of Support Services Debra Dennis is celebrating her 40th anniversary with the company. Dennis joined CopyPro in 1986 as a customer service dispatcher and steadily rose through the ranks over her four decades of service. Appointed vice president of support services in 2014, she oversees day-to-day operations of the service, aftermarket and IT departments. In addition to managing major account installations, Dennis works closely with the chief operating officer (COO) on strategic decisions that affect the company’s operations and well-being. “Debra’s extensive knowledge of CopyPro’s daily operations and history continues to make her a tremendous asset to the company. She is committed to both the company and the customers we serve, a very rare combination. We are lucky to have Debra as part of the CopyPro management team,” COO Jason Jones said. “I often say that CopyPro and I have grown up together — I’ve had a front-row seat to 40 years of incredible change within our industry and the company,” Dennis said, reflecting on her journey. “One of the owners once asked me what my favorite hobby was; my immediate answer was, ‘Working at the PRO!’ When I finally decide to retire, they may have to