Today is the first day of National Aerospace Week. We may work on the ground, but we’re proud to help ensure many smooth takeoffs and landings in eastern N.C. We’ve worked on several airports, handling everything from runway paving to environmental mitigation. Some of our airport projects have included: Wilmington International Airport (2013) – Pavement […]
Fruits and veggies are good for you. We all know it. But eating them can be a challenge. During Fruits & Veggies, More Matters! Month, we celebrate these sweet, crunchy, stemmy, seedy foods that make our bodies stronger. Fruits & veggies help by lowering your risk for: Heart disease Type 2 diabetes Some types of […]
This summer, our plants were honored by the Carolina Ready Mix Concrete Association. The CRMCA Plant Safety Awards honor plants that show an awareness and commitment to safety. To earn a Gold, you must have a true Zero Incidents for the year! Congratulations to all our Plant Managers, Drivers, and Loader Operators for their hard […]
Everyone knows the Eclipse is coming. But how will it affect those who are on the job? S.T. Wooten’s crews won’t be in the “path of totality,” but will still see many effects of the eclipse. No matter your position (or your employer), here’s a few guidelines from S.T. Wooten to help you stay safe […]
With new work comes new faces… 127 to be exact. That’s how many new employees we’ve added since January who are helping us build, move, drive and more. As a family-owned business, we like to hire new employees and keep them around. A third of our workers have been with S.T. Wooten at least 10 […]
Not long ago, the bridge at Trailwood Drive near N.C. State University in Raleigh was falling apart. The bridge was in such poor condition, NCDOT shut it down in early 2016. One year later, it is now open to the public with new life. Thanks to our team’s hard work, there is a new three-lane […]
In May, two of our employees ran in the fifth annual Wilson Swamp Stomp! The obstacle course race went through swampy areas near Greenfield School and included around 25 challenges. The event raises money to fight hunger and homelessness in the area. All proceeds benefit Hope Station, Wilson’s food pantry and homeless shelter. Andy Barry […]
This Independence Day, there are many ways to celebrate the freedoms we enjoy. If you’re in Wilson, check out these fun activities happening on July 4: Wilson Tobs Firework Extravaganza – The Wilson Tobs play at home against the Morehead City Marlins. The game starts at 6 p.m. and fireworks will follow the game. 4th […]
Timing is everything when you’re doing road construction on a busy interstate. Especially when you’re turning a five-year project into a four-year project. That’s what the NCDOT trusted us to do with our current paving project on I-85. When we started working on it in 2015, it was scheduled for a 2020 completion date. Always […]
National Fishing and Boating Week is June 3-11! Our employees love the outdoors. We often work near the water, and one thing we take very serious is water safety. A recent American Red Cross survey showed that nearly half of Americans have had an experience where they were afraid they might drown. To avoid this […]