Tuesday, April 23, 2019

Antiques shop reopens in Tarboro

April 23, 2019 - 43 minutes ago

TARBORO — An antiques shop in downtown Tarboro has been revived.

“I took care of people. Now I’m doing something I love, which is rescuing things,” Patti Pittman said with a smile and a laugh in her reopened Tar River Antiques and Gifts at 205 N. Main St.

Pittman, a…

Area hotel works on renovations

April 22, 2019

The Rocky Mount Comfort Inn is undergoing a major exterior renovation.

"The outside hasn't been redone in about the 25 years that the Comfort Inn has been here," General Manager Shamane Bazemore said. "So, it looked a little outdated."

Comfort Inns, franchised by Maryland-based Choice Hotels…

Furniture store marks milestone

April 21, 2019

A downtown Rocky Mount business has been serving customers for nearly three decades now.

Davis Furniture Co., located at 163 S.E. Main St., uses approximately 16,000 square feet to offer bedroom sets, dining room sets and living room sets, as well as appliances and electronics. The company is going…

Scholarship fundraising drive nears end

April 21, 2019

Kevin Jones is feeling hopeful.

The Bulldog Alumni Club Scholarship fund drive is in full swing, with a little over a week to finish gathering donations for local scholarships.

“Last year we gave out 14 $1,000 scholarships, so this year our goal is to do at least one better and give out 15 or…

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ECC, OIC team up to offer manufacturing training

April 23, 2019 - 43 minutes ago

A local nonprofit organization and business recently teamed up with Edgecombe Community College to equip College and Career Readiness students with skills in manufacturing.

The college’s CCR program — formerly known as Basic Skills — Rocky Mount OIC and ABB in Pinetops merged…

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YMCA launches next phase of support campaign

April 22, 2019

The Harrison Family YMCA staff recently launched the community phase of the its 2019 annual support campaign to ensure that everyone in the area has access to vital community programs and resources that support youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

YMCA staff, Board of…

Doctor seeks to keep patients close to home

April 22, 2019

For most, a road trip is something to look forward to; something that leads to an adventure of some sort.

For cancer patients, a road trip doesn’t always lead to something good.

Studies have shown that patients who have to travel more than 50 miles for initial diagnosis or weeks of treatments…

Pan-Hellenic Council hosts Financial Aid Seminar

April 21, 2019

The National Pan-Hellenic Council of Rocky Mount recently sponsored a Financial Aid Seminar at Braswell Memorial Library.

The seminar was presented by Ray Battle, general manager of the Tar River Consumer Group LLC. He provided students and their parents or guardians with information on how, when…

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Hurricanes stave off elimination, force Game 7 with Capitals

April 22, 2019

RALEIGH — Carolina has more hockey to play.

The Hurricanes on Monday night staved off elimination with a 5-2 win over the Washington Capitals, and sent the best-of-seven series to a Game 7 in D.C. on Wednesday.

Battling back from deficits of 1-0 and 2-1, the Hurricanes took their first lead…

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Shifting into gear: Faith Christian blasts Northern Nash, eyes postseason

April 22, 2019

During the school year a student can expect to see the inside of a classroom on a Monday morning. Yet spring break allows for some fresh air, early first pitches, and even earlier swings in the cage.

The Faith Christian baseball team, ahead of its second game in the Golden Leaf baseball tournament,…