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Former Pitt County Animal Services Director arrested on fraud charges
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Deputies with the Pitt County Sheriff’s Office arrested the former Pitt County Animal Services Director on Wednesday on forgery charges. The sheriff’s office was alerted to a case involving the Red Oak Fire Department on June 20. After investigating the department, detectives found fraudulent documents that were submitted to the Federal […]
Leaders welcome Japanese manufacturer expected to build plant, add 232 jobs
Pitt County’s workforce and welcoming nature were key in bringing a global health care leader to the area’s business landscape, leaders said, and the Japanese company is expected to create 232 jobs and invest more than $397 million with its first North American manufacturing plant in Greenville. Nipro, an Osaka, Japan-based manufacturer of medical devices for diabetes, kidney disease and other renal health issues, said it will build a 550,000-square-foot advanced manufacturing facility north of town off of Old Creek Road near U.S. 264 Bypass....
NC officials approve $4.2 million incentives package for Nipro expansion in Greenville
State commerce officials approved economic incentives worth up to $4.2 million for Japanese medical device maker Nipro Medical Corp., which is planning a $398-million expansion that would bring more than 230 jobs to Greenville. The North Carolina Department of Commerce’s Economic Investment Committee voted Wednesday to approve the incentives, which...
Incentive package of $13M lures Nipro headquarters to North Carolina
(The Center Square) – Nipro, manufacturer of medical surgical and renal products, has been lured to North Carolina by an incentive package of more than $13 million. The 70-year-old Japanese company secured a $2.48 million grant from the state toward a $397 million manufacturing center and American headquarters. It is eligible for other assistance such as job training and infrastructure support, bringing the total amount of potential state incentives to $4.16 million. Pitt County previously approved $9 million in incentives. ...
Japanese health care company to build first North American manufacturing center in Eastern NC
GREENVILLE — Nipro Medical Corporation, a leader in the global health care and medical device industry, has selected Pitt County for its first North American manufacturing center of excellence, creating 232 jobs, Gov. Roy Cooper announced Wednesday. The company will invest more than $397.8 million to build a campus and U.S. headquarters in Greenville. “I’m excited to welcome another advanced manufacturing company to eastern North Carolina,” Cooper said in his announcement. “Not only will Nipro join a Greenville community of health care leaders, it will...
Governor Cooper makes major economic announcement in Greenville
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Governor Roy Cooper was in Greenville on Wednesday to make an economic development announcement. More jobs are coming to Greenville thanks to a nearly $400 million expansion project. Governor Cooper and the Japanese Company, Nipro Medical Corp, announced that they’re building a new plant in Pitt County’s Industrial District. They are […]
Pitt County EMS takes over Ayden station, aims for seamless service continuity
AYDEN, Pitt County — At the start of July, Pitt County EMS took over a nearby privately run station in Ayden. This comes after Ayden EMS could not renew their contract because of staffing issues. Eight new paramedics were hired for the sole purpose of allocating staff here to...
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Little League softball: Rowan 10U team wins state
ROCKY MOUNT — The Rowan Little League softball all-stars scored five runs in the fifth inning and beat Pitt County 7-5 on Wednesday to win the 10U state championship. Rowan retired Pitt 1-2-3 in the top of the sixth to clinch the victory. Rowan had to win twice against...
Wildlife Agency to install Pitt County’s first public fishing area in Grimesland
RALEIGH, N.C. — The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) has entered into an agreement with the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) to open a public fishing area (PFA) on an NCDOT 555-acre property in Grimesland. The proposed PFA area will be constructed off North Grimesland Road, where there are several shallow ponds located on […] The post Wildlife Agency to install Pitt County’s first public fishing area in Grimesland appeared first on Washington Daily News.
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