The more than 200 men and women in the Public Works and Water Resources Departments who build and maintain the infrastructure of the city of Rocky Mount work hard each day to keep the city moving forward.

In recognition of their efforts, the city of Rocky Mount, in conjunction with the American…

Janice Bryant Howroyd, founder and chief executive officer of The ActOne Group and a native of Tarboro, had a “conversation about truth” with graduates at Edgecombe Community College during commencement exercises held May 10.

Howroyd gave the keynote address during the ceremony, which…

The Rocky Mount Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. recently held its 40th Jabberwock Pageant at the Dunn Center of Performing Arts at N.C. Wesleyan College.

This is a scholarship program held biennially for high school junior and senior young ladies. This year, 18 contestants…

The Rocky Mount Academy softball team suffered its second loss in as many days as its season came to an end on Saturday in the semifinals of the NCISAA 2-A playoffs.

The Eagles lost, 3-0, to Halifax Academy.

The teams were playing for a berth in the state championship game against Freedom Christian…

It’s been nearly a month since Spencer Gardner last took an at-bat for Rocky Mount Academy. Still, the senior has found a way to make an impact this season for the state championship-chasing Eagles.

Gardner reminded everyone of that on Friday night.

The Eagles right fielder cut down the would-…

The top seed in the NCISAA Class 2-A softball playoffs is down to its last life.

Rocky Mount Academy suffered a 2-0 loss in 16 innings on Friday to No. 3 Freedom Christian Academy in the semifinals.

With the loss, the No. 1 Eagles were bounced to the losers’ bracket game — a 10 a.m.…