George Holding: “A small but vibrant community called Nahunta, which is hidden off the beaten track in eastern North Carolina, sadly said…”

“A small but vibrant community called Nahunta, which is hidden off the beaten track in eastern North Carolina, sadly said good-bye last year to one of its most beloved residents. Mack Pierce, who lived and breathed Nahunta for 81 years, passed away on November 3. Now, up here in Washington, D.C., the title ``Pork King'' might not be a compliment, but in Nahunta, Mack Pierce's company wore the crown proudly. He founded the Nahunta Pork Center in 1975, and grew it into one of the largest pork retail displayers in the Nation. In the eastern portion of my congressional district, it is impossible to miss the enormous yellow signs up and down the interstate that declare the Nahunta Pork Center as the ``Pork King,'' a treasured title in one of the country's largest pork-producing States. Mack had a keen insight for business and an unwavering commitment to his family, his faith, and his community. Rather than taking his business to a larger city as it grew, Mack chose to build a successful, stable business that would bring employees and customers alike to his hometown of Nahunta. As a result, thanks to Mack, Nahunta is a household name in eastern North Carolina, and it is recognizable to its customers up and down the east coast. The Nahunta Pork Center has remained in the same location since it opened, and it has grown substantially as its customer base has increased.…”