The spring exhibition in the gallery at the Blount-Bridgers House will feature Mexican-American artist Cornelio Campos.

A collection of recent studio works by the painter will be exhibited through May 30 with a reception in the gallery from 6-7:30 p.m. on May 2 sponsored by Edgecombe Arts.

Campos…

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…

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…

The Giants ended that mini-run of D-linemen to open the draft when they took Duke quarterback Daniel Jones with the sixth overall pick in the NFL Draft.

Jones has learned under Blue Devils coach David Cutcliffe — the same man who tutored Peyton and Eli Manning.

Jones was considered an…

The N.C. Wesleyan baseball team advanced in the USA South Conference tournament with a 3-2 first-round win over Huntingdon on Thursday in LaGrange, Ga.

The Bishops (23-14) will play Covenant at 1:30 p.m. on Friday in the second round.

Nash Central grad Noah Shrock earned the save — his sixth…

The N.C. Wesleyan softball team placed four players on the USA South Conference first team, announced this week.

The conference-champions Bishops (20-13, 12-4) also had a second-team selection in catcher Kayla Molivas, and head coach John Brackett was named coach of the year. NCWC won 20 games for…