Tuesday, September 17, 2019

Girl rises above medical challenges

September 16, 2019

Lara Brooks is going to turn 4 on Tuesday, but a birthday party was held in advance in her honor on Saturday at the Red Budd Holy Church southwest of downtown Rocky Mount.

Brooks and her mother, Rose Whitaker, are members of the church. The weekend event, prior to the serving of food and treats,…

Sports medicine program to aid student athletes

September 16, 2019

Nash UNC Health Care, Carolina Regional Orthopaedics and UNC Orthopedics at Nash have teamed up to offer a sports medicine program for student athletes at Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools.

“The Nash UNC Health Care Sports Medicine Program is a collaboration of our community hospital and…

Floyd anniversary brings flood of memories

September 15, 2019

Twenty years have passed since Hurricane Floyd targeted the Twin Counties, but long-time residents will remember Sept. 15, 1999, as the Day the 500-Year Flood Came.

For on that day and far into the night and the next day, it rained. And rained. And rained. Not gentle rains or steady downpours. It…

Ambassadors aid Chamber efforts

September 15, 2019

The Rocky Mount Area Chamber of Commerce is looking for a few good men and women to serve as Chamber Ambassadors in the local community.

Desiree Dolberry, marketing coordinator for the Chamber, said the volunteer ambassadors serve as liaisons between the Chamber and its members, as well as…

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Nash UNC Health Care grant supports nursing education

September 17, 2019

Nash Community College is the recipient of a $57,000 grant from Nash UNC Health Care to support expansion of the college’s Health Sciences programs.

The grant provides funding for additional technology and equipment, local recruiting and outreach efforts. Program growth is necessary to help…

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Floyd anniversary brings flood of memories

September 15, 2019

Twenty years have passed since Hurricane Floyd targeted the Twin Counties, but long-time residents will remember Sept. 15, 1999, as the Day the 500-Year Flood Came.

For on that day and far into the night and the next day, it rained. And rained. And rained. Not gentle rains or steady downpours. It…

Area churches help support Peacemakers

September 14, 2019

Rocky Mount area churches recently donated $3,065.91 to support Peacemakers in South Rocky Mount.

The funds were collected during community-wide summer worship services held at various churches across the area. The Rev. Alice Johnson Curl, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church, presented the check on…

Bridges named finalist for education leadership award

September 13, 2019

Edgecombe County Public Schools Superintendent Valerie Bridges is among five women who have been named finalists for the WE Are LEADing Award.

A winner will be announced on Sept. 27 at the Annual Conference for Women in Educational Leadership at the O’Henry Hotel in Greensboro.

The WE Are…

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Gurley scores first touchdown of season in Rams win

September 16, 2019

This is the first segment of Gurley Watch, a quick weekly update on all things Todd Gurley that will run every Tuesday of the NFL season.

Todd Gurley and the Los Angeles Rams have started the season 2-0 following Sunday’s win over the New Orleans Saints.

The game was a rematch from last…

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Sports medicine program to aid student athletes

September 16, 2019

Nash UNC Health Care, Carolina Regional Orthopaedics and UNC Orthopedics at Nash have teamed up to offer a sports medicine program for student athletes at Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools.

“The Nash UNC Health Care Sports Medicine Program is a collaboration of our community hospital and…

Football: Big second half sends Northern Nash past Nash Central

September 14, 2019

By the second quarter of Northern Nash’s 46-20 win over host Nash Central on Friday, Amir Pittman-Williams was sporting some fresh bling.

Draped around the neck of the Knights running back was a green ‘N’ attached to a gold-colored chain. Whoever makes an important play has the…

Prep football roundup: Faith Christian beats rival RMA; Gryphons earn shutout win

September 14, 2019

The Faith Christian football team got back in the win column on Friday with a victory over rival Rocky Mount Academy.

The Patriots won, 60-32, and pulled away in the second half to snap a two-game losing streak. FCS improved to 2-2, while RMA (0-4) is still looking for its first win.

Hobart…

Letter to the Editor: Voters should evaluate candidates carefully

September 15, 2019

The filing period for the upcoming City Council and mayoral election has come and gone and candidates are off and running. The criticism and misrepresentation of truth has begun.

To be clear, I have no objections to…

Letter to the Editor: No end to ludicrous leftist proposals

September 14, 2019

Montgomery County Maryland, run by Democrats, is reaping what it has sown. In the last six weeks, eight illegals have been arrested for sexual assault crimes in that County. Montgomery County does not take responsibility for…

Letter to the Editor: Criticism of three councilmen unfounded

September 13, 2019

In response to the ‘City resident lambasting councilmen:’

Having served as a pastor for 15 years before reverting to Islam and also having worked for the City of Rocky Mount and in the Twin Counties in the late…