Wednesday, May 22, 2013
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama, saluting Carole King’s five decades as an award-winning singer-songwriter, said Wednesday that music often is a place where people seek comfort and inspiration during trying times.
- Man shot to death while being questioned about Boston bombings
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
ORLANDO, Fla. — A Chechen immigrant was shot to death by authorities early Wednesday after he turned violent while being questioned about his ties to one of the Boston Marathon bombing suspects, officials said.
- Rescue workers race to finish search for tornado survivors
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
MOORE, Okla. — Helmeted rescue workers raced Tuesday to complete the search for survivors and the dead in the Oklahoma City suburb where a mammoth tornado destroyed countless homes, cleared lots down to bare red earth and claimed 24 lives, including those of nine children.
- Jodi Arias asks jury for life term
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
PHOENIX — Jodi Arias begged jurors Tuesday to give her life in prison, saying she “lacked perspective” when she told a local reporter in an interview that she preferred execution to spending the rest of her days in jail.
- At least 51 killed when massive tornado hits Oklahoma City suburb
Monday, May 20, 2013
MOORE, Okla. — A monstrous tornado at least a half-mile wide roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, flattening entire neighborhoods and destroying an elementary school with a direct blow as children and teachers huddled against winds up to 200 mph.
- Tornadoes level homes in Oklahoma
Monday, May 20, 2013
EDMOND, Okla. – One of several tornadoes that touched down Sunday in Oklahoma turned homes in a trailer park near Oklahoma City into splinters and rubble and sent frightened residents along a 100-mile corridor scurrying for shelter.
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
After Clayton Jerrell Epps was shot and killed on May 15, detectives scoured the city, talking to witnesses or whoever might have been able to shed light on the murder.
- Tarboro woman charged with identity theft
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Tarboro police said a human resources employee for Vidant Health was arrested for taking loans out in employees’ names.
- Suspect sought for two armed robberies of food store
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
A Rocky Mount man is wanted by police in connection with two recent armed robberies at Gold Rock Food Mart.
- Police seek suspects in store break-in
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Police are investigating a break-in at a local store that was discovered by officers Monday morning.
- Police release two suspects, charge two others in homicide
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Rocky Mount police announced Tuesday that two suspects arrested in a May 15 homicide have been released and two others have been jailed.
- Dispute over cheese leads to alleged poisoning of five people
Monday, May 20, 2013
A woman from the Battleboro community was arrested this weekend for allegedly attempting to poison five people because she wasn’t allowed to share their cheese.
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
North Carolina added to an already strong 2014 recruiting class when High Point Wesleyan Christian Academy’s Theo Pinson committed to the school Wednesday.
- Four More Years: Krzyzewski to remain as USA men's hoops coach
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Mike Krzyzewski had decided to remain coach of the U.S. men’s Olympic basketball team.
- DAHLBERG: Garcia will pay for his remarks
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Sergio Garcia could have stopped after he whined about fans of Tiger Woods making too much noise on the golf course.
- Jarrett, Petty add to families’ Hall of Fame count
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
CHARLOTTE – NASCAR honored members of its royal families with inductions into the Hall of Fame on Wednesday.
- Is This The Year?: ACC set for tournament and run for first national title winner since 1955
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
DURHAM – This might be the Atlantic Coast Conference’s best chance to finally end its long title drought at the College World Series.
- Bobcats will become Hornets again for 2014-15 season
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
CHARLOTTE – Michael Jordan wants to “bring the buzz back” to Charlotte.
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
A national chain store that sells girl’s clothing and apparel is slated to open this summer in the Golden East Crossing mall.
- Stocks fall on news Fed weighed cutting stimulus
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
NEW YORK — The Federal Reserve took financial markets for a ride Wednesday, pushing stock prices up in the morning then sending them down in the afternoon.
- Senate grills Apple CEO about tax evasion
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate dragged Apple Inc., the world’s most valuable company, into the debate over the U.S. tax code Tuesday, grilling CEO Tim Cook over allegations that its Irish subsidiaries help the company avoid billions in U.S. taxes.
- Yahoo gambles on Tumblr acquisition
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
SAN FRANCISCO — After falling woefully out of fashion, Yahoo wants to be cool again while catering to the capitalistic demands of its shareholders.
- NEER honors owner of metal recycling firm
Monday, May 20, 2013
A man who owns a fast-growing local scrap metal recycling company has been recognized as the 2013 Entrepreneur of the Year.
- New owners reshape old business
Monday, May 20, 2013
Nelson and Amy Brantley said they’ve taken a great agricultural supply business and made it better.
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
NEW YORK – Portia de Rossi only believed it was happening when her agent got the good news from the producers. Michael Cera only believed it was happening when the cameras rolled.
- Benefit melds beach music, barbecue
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Two staples of Down East life – beach music and barbecue – come together next week at an annual scholarship fundraiser for Edgecombe Community College.
- Group shares ideas for grilling
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Firing up the grill is an American tradition. The farm families who produce the food so many people enjoy at backyard cookouts want to share some of their favorite grilling recipes, as well as an appreciation for how food gets from the farm to the table.
- Live music therapy boosts preemies
Monday, May 20, 2013
CHICAGO – As the guitarist strums and softly sings a lullaby in Spanish, tiny Augustin Morales stops squirming in his hospital crib and closes his eyes.
- ‘Lean In’ draws women together
Sunday, May 19, 2013
NEW YORK – “Remember, you are your own brand,” business coach Franne McNeal told some 100 women crowded into a downtown office lounge.“If you lean back, you are denying the universe your greatness.
- Millions miss chance to lighten loan burden
Friday, May 17, 2013
DAYTON, Ohio – Americans owe more than $1 trillion in student loans – a total that surpasses credit card debt – but millions who are past due on their payments are not taking advantage of a federal program designed to make their debt manageable.
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Cameron Flora recently served as a page for the N.C. House of Representatives.
- ECC students receive state radiography scholarship awards
Monday, May 20, 2013
Two Edgecombe Community College radiography students were awarded Jane Cox Hendrix scholarships at the recent N.C. Society of Radiologic Technologists annual conference.
- Rotary Awareness Day encourages youth
Monday, May 20, 2013
The Nash/Rocky Mount Rotary Club recently celebrated Rotary Awareness Day by treating a fifth grade class to a fun-filled day at the Imperial Center and Children’s Museum.
- Local students honored for academic achievements at schools
Saturday, May 18, 2013
The following students recently enrolled in college or were recognized for academic achievement:Bradley Harper of Nashville recently graduated from Bob Jones University.
- Meeting talks about new testing system
Saturday, May 18, 2013
The Edgecombe-Nash Retired School Personnel met March 12 in Braswell Memorial Library’s Warner Room. After President Mary Williams welcomed everyone, the Rev.
- YMCA supports National Water Safety Month
Saturday, May 18, 2013
As swim season approaches, the Harrison Family YMCA encourages children and parents in Rocky Mount to explore the many benefits of swimming at the Y, while also keeping safety a top priority.
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Telegram editorial writers weigh in on local, state and national issues.
- Be safety-minded on Memorial Day weekend
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
An improving economy, lower gasoline prices and a clear weather forecast likely will put more North Carolina drivers on the road this Memorial Day weekend.
- Devastation and loss near Oklahoma City
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
For all of the catastrophic weather we’ve watched in person or on television over the past 10 years or so, there is still little for us to compare to the horrible, violent cyclones that ripped through Moore, Okla., this week.
- Keep the SBI independent of the governor
Monday, May 20, 2013
For all of the embarrassing ethical issues that faced former governors Mike Easley and Bev Perdue, at least North Carolina voters could depend on a vigorous, independent investigation to get to the bottom of what was going on.
- Laudable bill to fight electric rates gets axed
Sunday, May 19, 2013
It appears that Senate Bill 720 likely won’t receive serious consideration this legislative session after it failed to pass out of the N.C. Senate before Thursday’s crossover deadline.
- Crossover week ends with frenzied activity
Saturday, May 18, 2013
It’s never pretty to watch state lawmakers scramble during crossover week to get legislation passed.
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
MONTREAT — Christian evangelist Billy Graham may be hampered by age and declining health, but he isn’t done preaching yet.
- ECSU could lose federal aid for not reporting crimes
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
ELIZABETH CITY — Elizabeth City State University could face the loss of federal financial aid as well as nearly $4.4 million in fines for not reporting more than 120 crimes as required by law.
- Raleigh terror suspect killed in overseas drone strike
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
RALEIGH — The Obama administration has acknowledged that a Raleigh man wanted on federal terrorism charges has been killed in an overseas drone strike.
- Students raise Confederate flag outside Forsyth County high school
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
PFAFFTOWN — A year-end prank saw students raise a Confederate battle flag outside a Forsyth County high school.
- Raleigh police charge three suspects in woman’s slaying
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
RALEIGH — Police say they’ve found no prior connections between a woman killed in her apartment and three people charged with murder.
- N.C. Senate gives initial OK to state budget plan
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
RALEIGH — The N.C. Senate gave initial approval Wednesday to a state budget proposal after a fierce partisan debate in which Democrats accused the plan’s Republican authors of choosing tax reductions over restoring cuts to education, health and rural development.
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