Economy Jun 27 Barcalounger Closure Marks Continued Manufacturing Decline in Edgecombe County This is a tough week for the people of Edgecombe County, about 80 minutes east of Raleigh. Friday, June 26th, is the last day of operations for the Barcalounger factory in Rocky Mount.
Economy Jun 03 Familiar with Unemployment, Edgecombe County Weathers Recession Unemployment rates of 8 percent and higher are uncharted territory for most communities across the nation, but in Edgecombe County, N.C., those sorts of numbers are familiar ground.