Sen. Chad Barefoot, R-Franklin, and Rep. Craig Horn, R-Union, announced a bill on Thursday that would create a teaching fellows program for future STEM and special education teachers (video below). The forgivable loan program would offer up to $8,250 to students who promise to teach within North Carolina’s public schools in science, technology, engineering, math,...
East Carolina University has selected Dr. Jay Golden as vice chancellor of research, economic development and engagement. His appointment, effective June 30, was approved by the Board of Trustees during a special meeting today. GREENVILLE, N.C. (3/08/17) — East Carolina University has selected Dr. Jay Golden as vice chancellor of research, economic development and engagement....
The NCEast Alliance is pleased to announce that Mr. Bruce Middleton has joined the organization as the Executive Director of the STEMEast Network. The NCEast Alliance is pleased to announce that Mr. Bruce Middleton has joined the organization as the Executive Director of the STEMEast Network. Mr. Middleton succeeds Dr. Steve Hill who resigned his...
The STEM East Network recently hosted Fleet Readiness Center East (FRC East) to introduce its new mobile fabrication lab otherwise known as the FAB LAB to a group of educators in the region. FRC East is one of the first sites to receive a FAB LAB which is part of a larger effort within the...
Spanning farm fields in Pasquotank and Perquimans counties, the Amazon Wind Farm US East, powered by Avangrid Renewables at Desert Wind, is now the first commercial-scale wind farm in North Carolina and one of the first in the southeastern United States. The facility reached full commercial operation this month and began delivering power in December...
Wilson County commissioners unanimously approved an incentive package Monday to support Bridgestone’s multimillion-dollar plant expansion. By Olivia Neeley Times Staff Writer Wilson County commissioners unanimously approved an incentive package Monday to support Bridgestone’s multimillion-dollar plant expansion. Bridgestone will receive $14 million in economic incentives from the county over the next decade. In January, company officials announced...
Automotive Supplier will add 42 jobs and invest more than $13 million Tarboro, NC – Keihin Carolina System Technology will expand its automotive assembly operations in Edgecombe County, adding 42 jobs over the coming three years, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company plans to invest more than $13 million at its Tarboro facility. “This...
The Ayden Board of Commissioners unanimously approved Jan. 9 a memorandum of understanding with Origin Farms Consulting of Kansas City, Mo., to create a business concept, feasibility assessment and business plan for the project. By Lucas Simonds The Daily Reflector Monday, January 30, 2017 AYDEN — Work to plan for the proposed regional food processing...
From railway to interstate and everything in between, Eastern North Carolina raised the bar with its intense focus on infrastructure improvements during 2016. There were many accomplishments that helped 2017 get off on the right foot. Eastern North Carolina saw that completion of several projects and the announcement of many more that will vastly improve...
Want to start a new business but not sure where the profits are or even how to get started? Come learn for free about local opportunities and the types of support available at the first annual Martin County Entrepreneurs Expo to be held Saturday, Feb. 4 from 10am-4pm at the Senator Bob Martin Eastern Agriculture...
