South Central High School science teacher Lia Biscardi recently returned from a service-learning trip to Cuba. The trip was managed by EF Tours, and Biscardi was part of a group including three other adults, five students from Modesto, Calif. and 14 students from Watertown, Wisc. After…

The following deeds were registered with the Pitt County Registrar of Deeds between June 29 and July 5. Each $2 in revenue stamps is equal to $1,000 in valuation. (*no fee required)

■ Curtis G. Nichols (individually and as executor), Sheryl Nichols, Rhonda N. Everett (individually and as…

Vidant Health appointed Dr. Emmanuel “Manny” Zervos as the executive director of Vidant Cancer Care on July 1.

“I am excited to utilize the knowledge and experience I have gained over the past 10 years working in this system and serving patients with cancer in eastern North…

Seven East Carolina University staff members in Business Services were honored recently as Treasured Pirates. Beth Breidigam, Steven Daughtry, Travian Edwards, Ervin Mills, Cody Peters, David Speight, and Nikki Teel are the honorees representing 1 Card, Central Stores & Receiving, Dowdy Student…

AYDEN — One of Pepsi-Cola’s finest-performing bottlers is a familiar presence in Greenville, Kinston and New Bern.

The fourth-generation, family-run Minges Bottling Group has been named among three finalists for the highest honor given to independent Pepsi bottlers by PepsiCo North…

The Humane Society of Eastern Carolina has a new ride thanks to the generosity of community members.

After months of fundraising, the Humane Society of Eastern Carolina secured the funding of $28,700 to purchase a new, much-needed 2017 Nissan NV 1500 from Greenville Nissan.

This van is equipped…

The Joint Commission has established its first Patient and Family Advisory Council. Only 10 patient-family advisors across the country have been invited to participate this inaugural year, including just one representative from North Carolina: Patricia Anderson, a Vidant Health patient-family…

Powers receives Spirit of Caring Award from Edward Jones

Jonathan R. Powers of the financial services firm Edward Jones in Greenville recently won the firm's exclusive Spirit of Caring Award designed to recognize those financial advisors who exemplify the values, culture, and spirit of giving back.…

TODAY: The City of Greenville Community Development Department Housing Division will host Keep It Safe, the next class in a financial literacy series based on the FDIC Money Smart Program. Participants will understand how to protect their rights as consumers and how to be financially prepared if a…

The following new corporations in Pitt and neighboring counties filed with the Secretary of State’s office from July 3-12.

■ Finally Found - Forever Rescued Inc., non-profit, agent Chelsea E. Banks, 1627 Marvelle Ave., Rocky Mount.

■ Glean LLC, agent William E. Kornegay, 963 Highway 258 South,…