Tuesday, December 18, 2018

Computers donated to school

December 18, 2018

A former Williford Elementary School student presented his alma mater with an early Christmas present in the form of new computers.

After a discussion with Williford Elementary School Principal Kendrick Alston about the the school’s aging inventory, Kevin Jones, director of the BAC…

New tax service to open in Tarboro

December 17, 2018

TARBORO — A local woman is set to open a new tax service right after Christmas in downtown Tarboro.

Tarboro native LaVone Freeman will be opening Unlimited Taxes & Credit Services at 217 N. Main St. in Suite 101 on Dec. 26. With tax season just around the corner, Freeman said she…

Police laud legacy of late officer

December 17, 2018

A former longtime officer with the Rocky Mount Police Department who was laid to rest recently is remembered for his class, dignity and being a trailblazer in local law enforcement.

Pinetops native Milton Harris, who died Dec. 3 at the age of 76, served almost 30 years with the Rocky Mount Police…

Gospel star to sing at Event Center

December 17, 2018

Tickets have gone on sale for the second ticketed concert at the Rocky Mount Event Center.

The “First Lady of Gospel Music,” Pastor Shirley Caesar, will perform a special Easter celebration on April 20, 2019.

Doors will open at 4 p.m. for the performance by the 11-time…

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ECC celebrates new ophthalmic program

December 18, 2018

Edgecombe Community College trustees, administrators, instructors, students and clinicians recently celebrated the college’s new Ophthalmic Medical Assistant program and the addition of high-tech equipment.

The four-semester diploma program curriculum was developed with input from local…

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Students urged to apply for Youth Legislative Assembly

December 17, 2018

Leaders of the N.C. General Assembly invite North Carolina high school students to apply for the 49th annual Youth Legislative Assembly.

“North Carolina’s Youth Legislative Assembly offers students a unique opportunity to learn first-hand about the legislative…

YMCA programs encourage active play

December 17, 2018

At the YMCA, sports and recreational activities are something special.

The YMCA believes in developing the whole child and incorporating the character values of honesty, caring, respect and responsibility into all YMCA programs.

Starting at a young age will help instill the value of a healthy…

Tar River Swing Band to perform holiday concert

December 16, 2018

The Tar River Swing Band will perform at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Dunn Center.

The concert will celebrate Christmas with popular holiday tunes in a swingin’ style as well as some traditional swing tunes everyone knows and loves. Theband will be joined by special guest pianist, Joel…

Matchups set: XMas tourney coming this week; final to be held at RMEC

December 17, 2018

The Nash County Christmas Tournament will have a new twist this year.

The final day, along with portions of the first and second rounds, will be held at the Rocky Mount Event Center.

The eight-team boys’ and girls’ basketball tournament includes local teams Rocky Mount High, Northern…

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Gurley Watch: Injury, mistake make for tough day

December 17, 2018

Statistically speaking, Todd Gurley got back to putting up his usual big-number output on Sunday night against the Philadelphia Eagles.

The Tarboro High grad ran the ball 12 times for 48 yards, breaking the goal line twice for two touchdowns while adding seven catches for 76 yards.

That line got…

Knight named Shrine Bowl MVP

December 16, 2018

Zonovan Knight’s post Southern Nash career got off to a good start on Saturday in the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas game.

In its 82nd addition played at Wofford College in Spartanburg, S.C. between South Carolina and North Carolina, Knight, an N.C. State commit, took home offensive MVP…

Giving mood: Tarboro grad and NFL retiree Draughn holds coat drive

December 16, 2018

Shonda Draughn and her husband Shaun Draughn were in the giving mood on Sunday afternoon, handing out winter coats to those in need during the Draughn Family Foundation Coat Drive at Tarboro Brewing Company in Tarboro.

Draughn, who recently announced his official retirement from the NFL, is a…

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Colion Campbell: Some modest proposals for Silent Sam

December 18, 2018

Nobody likes UNC-Chapel Hill leaders' plan for the Confederate statue known as Silent Sam.

After the statue was torn down by protesters, university leaders had to figure out what to do next. Opponents of the statue want to…

John Hood: Take the time to broaden the mind

December 18, 2018

In the January 1953 edition of the magazine If: Worlds of Science Fiction, a fan of the genre from Texas, Marilyn Venable, made her debut as an author. “Time Enough at Last,” Venable’s story of a bookish…

Marc Thiessen: Democrats should use the wall as leverage

December 17, 2018

Good news for the incoming House Democratic majority!

They have something President Trump really, really wants: Money to build a border wall. Trump is desperate for this money. Mexico won't give it to him. Only congressional…