Sunday, September 15, 2019

Downtown to host BBQ Throw Down

September 14, 2019

Downtown Rocky Mount will become the center of food and fun during the 12th annual Eastern Carolina BBQ Throw Down on Oct. 11-12.

The Throw Down has been a staple of the fall in downtown Rocky Mount during the past 11 years, and this year’s event will prove to be no different. From 5-8 p.m.…

Tarboro to showcase 'opportunity spaces'

September 14, 2019

TARBORO — Tarboro is a unique community in eastern North Carolina, in that its downtown is vibrant and healthy.

The empty building is the rarity and none — not a single one — have boarded up windows or rolled down security doors that are hanging from the frame.

The streets are…

New deli, bar opens in Tarboro

September 13, 2019

Elisa Vega had a satisfied look on her face. The kind of look one has when a plan has come together.

While Humble Knuckles Tap & Deli had been open for a couple of weeks in downtown Tarboro, Vega had just gone through Thursday’s grand opening and ribbon cutting. It had been a long day and…

Chamber forum provides legislative update

September 13, 2019

A statewide political columnist on Thursday morning gave a Rocky Mount Area Chamber of Commerce gathering details about the uproar at the General Assembly this week on the anniversary of 9/11.

John Hood said what happened on Wednesday morning in Raleigh was a troubling event, but was not what…

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Twin Counties

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. 16, 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…

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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…

NCC plans annual golf tourney

September 12, 2019

Plans are being finalized for the 30th annual Nash Community College Foundation Student Scholarship Golf Classic on Oct. 4 at Benvenue Country Club in Rocky Mount.

Participants will enjoy a fun-filled day aimed at making a difference in students’ lives and preparing students for meaningful…

Sports

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…

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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…

Gryphons girls' tennis team opens season with five consecutive wins

September 13, 2019

BAILEY — Caroline Broderick spent most of Thursday’s doubles match against Southern Nash on the right-hand side of the court. In previous seasons, the Rocky Mount High girls’ tennis player would sometimes switch sides with her doubles teammates when returning serves.

That…

Prep football capsules for Week 4

September 13, 2019

Week 4 of the prep football season has arrived and it looks to be the first week in which each game will be played on Friday as scheduled. It’s about time.

Rocky Mount Prep is the lone area team with a bye this week; The Jaguars are back in action when they host Louisburg on Sept. 20.…

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…