Chamber drive adds 159 new members

From Staff Reports | May 20, 2012 - 8:11pm

The Rocky Mount Area Chamber of Commerce has concluded a three-day, “high-energy” membership drive, increasing the Chamber’s membership to 845.

Chamber to hold state of community forum

From Staff Reports | May 19, 2012 - 8:00pm

The Rocky Mount Area Chamber of Commerce will sponsor its 13th annual State of the Community Update Breakfast and Forum on Tuesday at the Imperial Centre.

Hobby Lobby to open June 25

By John Henderson | May 18, 2012 - 9:15pm

A national chain arts and crafts store will be opening on June 25 in a space in the Towne Centre shopping center in Rocky Mount that has been vacant for 12 years.

Keihin honored for strategic improvement plan

By John Henderson | May 16, 2012 - 8:53pm

A Tarboro company that manufactures engine control units for Honda automobiles is getting rid of its last Dumpster to dispose of trash.

Machine makes cigarettes for less

By John Henderson | May 12, 2012 - 9:19pm

David Gomi and business partner Adam Chen saw a world of potential in Rocky Mount as a location for their new business, Tobacco Direct.

Merita plant might shut down soon

By John Henderson | May 10, 2012 - 10:52pm

The parent company of the Merita Bread Bakery plant in Rocky Mount has filed notice with local and state officials indicating that it might shut down the plant and lay off its 286 employees in the next couple of months.

NEER honors owner of dC Automotive

By John Henderson | May 9, 2012 - 8:25pm

The owner of a Rocky Mount business that sells used parts for Porsches to buyers all over the world has been recognized as entrepreneur of the year by a group of his peers.

New owner spruces up Chuck Wagon

By John Henderson | May 7, 2012 - 9:54pm

A Rocky Mount native has become the new owner of a long-time local takeout restaurant.

As grass grows, so does center

By John Henderson | May 6, 2012 - 7:00am

Today, Kevin Dornseif operates one of the area’s largest outdoor power equipment companies in the area.

More stores leave Golden East Crossing

By John Henderson | May 4, 2012 - 8:17pm

The Golden East Crossing mall has lost two more tenants as part of an exodus of more than 10 stores that started after the Christmas shopping season.

Specialty printer thinks big

By John Henderson | April 29, 2012 - 7:00am

In the digital age, Duncan-Parnell Inc.’s business revolves around the old-fashioned service of making prints and copies.

Craft stores help fill void in retail space

By John Henderson | April 27, 2012 - 7:35pm

New chain stores that sell craft items are filling up thousands of square feet of empty space in local shopping plazas.

Bojangles' to be first Crossing at 64 tenant

By John Henderson | April 26, 2012 - 7:56pm

Groundbreaking on a long-awaited Bojangles’ restaurant took place on Thursday morning after a ceremony that attracted numerous elected officials.

Crossing at 64 to break ground for Bojangles

By John Henderson | April 24, 2012 - 6:43pm

Groundbreaking on a long-awaited Bojangles restaurant at the Crossing at 64 development is scheduled for Thursday.

Man seeks to open another Sears in Rocky Mount

By John Henderson | April 21, 2012 - 9:06pm

The owner of the Sears Hometown Store in Louisburg is hoping to open another store in Rocky Mount in two months.

Store supports home builders

By John Henderson | April 20, 2012 - 8:26pm

Eastern Aluminum Supply’s Rocky Mount office sells a wide variety of building products to professional builders.

Chemical company to open plant in Middlesex

By John Henderson | April 17, 2012 - 10:38pm

A Texas-based chemical engineering company has picked a site in Middlesex to locate its latest manufacturing facility after the city of Wilson rejected its initial choice of sites.

Best Buy in Rocky Mount to close May 12

By Jim Holt | April 14, 2012 - 3:48pm

Best Buy is slated to be the next major retailer to close its store in Rocky Mount.

Pharmacy not limited to medicine

By John Henderson | April 13, 2012 - 5:45pm

Most customers who walk into Thompson Pharmacy in Rocky Mount get a personal greeting.

Chamber lends support to NCC bond referendum

By John Henderson | April 13, 2012 - 5:35pm

The Rocky Mount Area Chamber of Commerce supports a proposal for Nash County to borrow $9.5 million to build a new continuing education and public services building at Nash Community College.

Firearms enthusiast opens new gun shop

By John Henderson | April 12, 2012 - 9:10pm

Roy Spain was anticipating his retirement next year from Cummins Rocky Mount Engine Plant when he recently opened a gun shop in Rocky Mount.“That is one of the reasons I wanted to do this,” he said.

Wholesale business recalls roots

By John Henderson | April 11, 2012 - 9:28pm

A yellow delivery truck with a for-sale sign in the window is parked outside Dari Wholesale in Rocky Mount.

Chamber names Laurinburg executive as new CEO

From Staff Reports | April 11, 2012 - 10:37am

A woman who has led a chamber of commerce in another North Carolina community has been named the new CEO of the Rocky Mount Area Chamber of Commerce.

Friends craft game for mobile devices

By John Henderson | April 6, 2012 - 9:36pm

Three friends from Nash County have created a leaf-blowing video game that Apple has approved for sale as an application on its iPhone.

Owner combines talents to open cafe

By John Henderson | April 5, 2012 - 10:45pm

Ray Pridgen decided to combine his two talents of remodeling and cooking by opening his first restaurant.