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 […]
Meet us in Raleigh this Thursday, Aug. 10! We’re the presenting sponsor at this year’s WRAL Capital Area Workforce Development Career Expo. Looking for a career in construction? Stop by this free event and talk to us. S.T. Wooten offers: Benefits like health insurance, dental insurance, 401(k) with employer matching, and paid short- and long-term […]
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 […]
Walking seems simple, right? Unfortunately, slips, trips and falls are some of the most common incidents on job sites. In 2015, they made up 27% of work-related injuries reported to the U.S. Department of Labor. As construction heats up this summer, these types of safety concerns become a big focus. Here are some tips we […]
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 […]
Governor Roy Cooper has declared July 2017 as “Careers in Construction” Month. Thanks to ABC of the Carolinas (of which we’re a member) for reaching out to the Governor’s office on this proclamation. In the last 12 months, North Carolina has added 3,900 construction jobs. There are clearly jobs to be had (including those at […]
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 […]