Business
Jordan joins Roanoke Electric Co-op
AHOSKIE – Kirby Jordan has joined Roanoke Electric Cooperative as its vice president of member services, marketing and public relations. In this role, Jordan will ... Read more
2 years ago by Staff Reports.
Wilkins named Executive Director of Albemarle Commission
HERTFORD – The Board of Delegates of the Albemarle Commission announce they have hired Melody Wilkins of Clayton to serve as Executive Director of the ... Read more
2 years ago by Contributor.
Vidant RCH names new VP of patient care services
AHOSKIE – Elaine Griffiths, MM, MSN, RN, has been named the new Vice President of Patient Care Services/Chief Nursing Officer at Vidant Roanoke-Chowan Hospital. She ... Read more
2 years ago by Contributor.
REC installs smart automation devices or faster outage detection and restoration
AHOSKIE – In an effort to further increase reliability and build on its modernized smart energy grid infrastructure, Roanoke Electric Cooperative is deploying sophisticated new ... Read more
2 years ago by Crystal Outlaw.
Perdue’s Lewiston-Woodville plant achieves safety milestone
SALISBURY, MD – Associates at Perdue’s harvest operation in Lewiston-Woodville achieved a safety milestone recently after working four million production hours without experiencing an Occupational ... Read more
2 years ago by Contributor.
Roseburg Resources supports local VFDs
Roseburg Resources, in the interest of supporting the communities in the area of its new ownership, has provided five $1,000 grants to local fire departments ... Read more
2 years ago by Contributor.
Labor Dept. recognizes Central Ford as 10-year SHARP participant
AHOSKIE— The N.C. Department of Labor recently recognized Central Ford as a participant in the Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP) for more than ... Read more
3 years ago by Contributor.
Hampton Farms expands in Southampton County
SEVERN – Hampton Farms, a division of Severn Peanut Company, Inc., will invest $5.735 million to install a bulk peanut butter production line at its ... Read more
3 years ago by Contributor.
Joyner receives two awards from Edward Jones Financial
AHOSKIE – Edward Jones Financial Advisor Don Joyner of Ahoskie recently received the firm’s Eagle Award for his “clear vision of both client and business ... Read more
3 years ago by Contributor.
Perdue donations help support Mobile Food Pantry
ELIZABETH CITY – Food Bank of the Albemarle announces that the Mobile Food Pantry serving western Bertie County will continue to provide nutritious food to ... Read more
3 years ago by Contributor.
Dollar General opens in Merry Hill
MERRY HILL – Dollar General’s newest store at 2110 US 17N in Merry Hill is now open. In its new location, Dollar General will offer ... Read more
3 years ago by Contributor.
Local farmers assist Ridgecroft
AHOSKIE – Each year, the America’s Farmers Grow Communities program partners with local farmers to provide grants to local nonprofits. Grow Communities, which is sponsored ... Read more
3 years ago by Contributor.
Roanoke Electric Cooperative launches Community Solar Program
AHOSKIE – Roanoke Electric Cooperative announces its new community solar energy program, Roanoke SolarShare. The program will utilize the co-op’s 100 kW community solar farm ... Read more
3 years ago by Contributor.
NCSO K9 receives protective vest
JACKSON – Blitz, a Northampton County Sheriff’s Office dog handled by Deputy Timothy Worrell, has received a bullet and stab protective vest through a charitable ... Read more
3 years ago by Contributor.
Tractor Supply kicks off semi-annual 4-H fundraiser
Tractor Supply Company, the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the country, is hosting its ninth year of Paper Clover, a fundraising campaign that provides millions ... Read more