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Story of an American combat artist

James "Jim" Fairfax

From the time of man’s existence as cave and cliff dwellers, to include the periods of early recorded history, humans have visually documented the art of war. These drawings, carvings, sculptures and paintings have contributed greatly to the collective knowledge of our many world cultures and civilizations.
A review of Chinese, Aztec, Mayan, African, Egyptian,… »

Brian McLean opens EmbroidMe in Greenville, NC

Brian and JaWanda McLean at EmbroidMe's new location

A well thought-out business plan, plus a surprise visit from Hurricane Irene all added up to the opening of EmbroidMe in the Pirate’s Point Shopping Center along Charles Boulevard in Greenville.
EmbroidMe offers a full line of embroidery, screen printing, promotional products and personalized gifts. The… »

Choosing the right small business retirement plan

David Damm

Among small employers (1 to 100 workers), most share a variety of critical priorities, such as managing taxes, attracting and rewarding valued employees, and establishing a long-term strategy to ensure their own financial security. Fortunately, small-business owners also share an option that could help… »


Leadership Luncheons grow North Carolina leaders

Bill McDowell

Bill McDowell is giving you the opportunity to become a business leader. He’s assembling some of the best business minds in Eastern North Carolina to share their wisdom with you. All you have to do is show up.
McDowell, Assistant Professor, Department of Management in East Carolina University’s College of Business, is conducting a series of… »

“Yes, Your Dentist Can Treat Your Migraine Headaches!”

Contemporary Dental, Winterville, NC

The NTI tension suppression system is a dental device that is used for the treatment of chronic tension and migraine headaches. This device is worn securely over your upper or lower front teeth while you sleep or during times that you may find yourself grinding or clenching your teeth.
Medical research has shown that prolonged… »

Fulfilling his life’s mission

Dr. Dolphus Thacker

Dr. Dolphus Thacker is the kind of man your want on your team. Dedicated, hard-working and committed. He’s the type of man who, as they say, “has your back” regardless of whether it’s in the military or as part of the Hicks Chiropractic team in Winterville.
Dr. Thacker’s journey through life and his pathway to… »

Taking widescreen to the next level

Illustration

By John Crawford
Auburn A/V
Greenville, NC
It seems like just about everything these days has gone to wide screen video, yet that is not true when it comes to the video you probably see on Sunday morning. Most commercial video projectors have stayed true to the older format in large part because software like Power Point… »

Winterville Bob Holt pens first novel

Bob Holt, Winterville, NC Author

I traveled northeastern North Carolina as a “traveling salesman” for over 30 years meeting many interesting people. Many traveled like me. Others owned restaurants or were employed by School Systems, Hospitals or served on church or club committees. Each had an interesting story to tell. Many were shared with… »

How to love your computer again

Casey Turton, Digital Business Services, Winterville, NC 252-367-7673

Every one of us eventually faces that magic moment when we absolutely hate our computer.
We’re driven mad by crashes, lockups, slow downs, “can’t print,” or “can’t get on the internet” problems.
Our computer mocks us with error codes only the CIA can understand. Repair costs can exceed the actual purchase price of the computer and… »

iPad’s Growth Seen at All Levels

Apple iPad

It took Apple 1,092 days to sell two million iPods. It took them just 114 days to sell the same number of iPhones. And in a mere 59 days, Apple sold two million iPads. To even the most non-technical person, this pace of adoption for the iPad is astounding. This puts… »

Tar River Safe Boating Course set to begin

TRSP Safe Boating Courses begin March, 2011

Take the U.S. Power Squadrons Boating Course!
The course begins March 22 at 6:30 P.M. at the Parker Chapel Baptist Church Annex on Greenville Blvd across from Greenville Marine
Contact Ben Reed: 252-975-8110 or email benreed@vol.com.
Founded in 1983, the Tar River Sail and Power Squadron is an offshoot of the Kinston Power Squadron. With local members from… »

Children’s World Learning Center-Greenville’s 5 Star Learning Center

Children's World Learning Center-Greenville Blvd. Campus

Children’s World Learning Center’s two locations are Greenville’s premier child care centers, offering a unique learning and nurturing environment for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years old.
In fact, Children’s World has earned the prestigious 5-Star rating from the North Carolina Division of Child Development.
Children’s World Learning Center campuses are located at 804 Johns… »

Billy Walton does it right or he doesn’t do it.

Billy Walton, Childrens World Learning Center

That’s why a visitor’s tour of the newly opened Childrens World Learning Center at 804 Johns Hopkins Drive in Greenville reflects his commitment to bringing children a quality environment in which they can “explore, create and learn,” to quote his company slogan.
“You have focus on the children, not on the competition, and the business will… »

Climbing in Carolina

Ethan Anderson, Carolina Men Guest Author

A not quite popularized sport, rock climbing, is gradually becoming more recognized among people in North Carolina.
In eastern North Carolina in particular, it is difficult to find climbing gyms or organizations that provide guided outdoor climbs. Brad Beggs, Assistant Director of Adventure Programs at East Carolina University, says the Adventure Program on campus is the… »

The Basics of Child Custody

W. Lee Allen, Colombo Kitchin Attorneys, Greenville NC

In today’s world, many fathers live apart from their children. When the time for separation comes, and sometimes for years after it occurs, many dads find themselves asking “When can I see my… »