News for Business
Monday, September 21, 2026
DeWayne’s is celebrating 35 years in business with its first-ever Fall Fest on Saturday, October 3, from 11:00 AM–3:00 PM in Selma, North Carolina. The free family-friendly event will bring together fall activities, food, shopping specials, giveaways and more as DeWayne’s celebrates this milestone with the customers and community who have supported the family-owned business throughout the ...read more
Categories: General News Article, Business, Community, Human Interest, Press Release
Monday, June 01, 2026
(SMITHFIELD, NC) – KS Bank celebrated a major milestone with a groundbreaking ceremony for its new branch facility in Wendell on Thursday, May 28th. The modernized branch represents a significant investment in the Wendell area which the bank has served since 2007 and reflects its continued growth and commitment to local customers.
The ceremony featured remarks from the Wendell Chamber of ...read more
Categories: Business, Press Release, Community
Thursday, April 16, 2026
KS BANK EXPANDING THEIR COMMUNITY-FOCUSED BRAND OF BANKING TO LILLINGTON, NC(SMITHFIELD, NC) – KS Bank is expanding its community-focused brand of banking to Lillington, NC. The bank recently purchased property at 709 W. Front Street in Lillington, where it intends to operate the new branch. KS Bank has received regulatory approval from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and is pending ...read more
Categories: Community, Business, Press Release
Friday, April 03, 2026
KS BANK EARNS 5-STAR RATING FROM NATIONAL BANK RATING FIRM
(SMITHFIELD, NC) – Bauer Financial, the Nation’s Premier Bank Rating Firm, would like to congratulate KS Bank for earning a 5-Star Superior rating for the 41st consecutive quarter. Having maintained its financial strength and stability for ten years (40 consecutive quarters), KS Bank has also earned an “Exceptional Performance Bank” ...read more
Categories: Business, Community, Press Release, General News Article
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today announced that community banker Earl W. Worley, Jr., President/CEO of KS Bank was re-elected to the ICBA Federal Delegate Board.
"Community banks play a vital role in helping families thrive and small businesses grow," said Worley. “I’m proud to work with ICBA to advance policies and initiatives that protect and empower these institutions ...read more
Categories: Business, Press Release
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Monday, August 11, 2025
Smithfield, NC – The Triangle East Chamber of Commerce has taken a major step forward in its five-year Triangle East Prospers initiative, appointing BriAnna Walker as the region’s first-ever Talent and Leadership Development Manager.
The new role marks a significant investment in tackling one of Johnston County’s most pressing challenges: building a skilled workforce. Currently, 63 percent of ...read more
Categories: Business, General News Article, Chamber, Press Release
Thursday, May 22, 2025
You’re sitting on a goldmine and don’t even know it. Right outside your storefront, in the coffee shops and laundromats and food trucks humming a block away, are patterns, habits, and whispers that—if read right—can tell you exactly what your next move should be. Strategy isn’t just spreadsheets and quarterly forecasts, it’s how well you can read the room, especially when the room is your zip ...read more
Categories: Chamber, General News Article, Business, Community, Press Release
Monday, June 03, 2024
Employee Wellness is Good Business
Companies that prioritize employee wellness are finding its a tool to recruit and retain employees and a way to reduce healthcare costs.
Research conducted by Workforce Magazine found that 87 percent of employees considered wellness programs when choosing an employer. In addition 67 percent of employees who worked for organizations with wellness programs ...read more
Categories: Community, Business
