Saturday, September 21, 2019

Public offers input on superintendent search

September 21, 2019

The Nash-Rocky Mount Board of Education hosted the first of two public forums Thursday night to seek input about the qualities community and staff members want in the next superintendent of the school district.

The event was held in the media center of Southern Nash High School. The forum was…

Tarboro showcase attracts investors

September 21, 2019

TARBORO — Tina Parker had a satisfied look on her face Friday morning.

Parker, who holds the dual role of Tarboro’s Commercial Development and Main Street coordinator, with the help of more than a few co-workers and volunteers, had just pulled off what she said she felt was a…

New fire chief officially sworn in

September 20, 2019

The first-ever African-American man to be hired as Rocky Mount’s top firefighter was sworn in on Thursday afternoon inside city Fire Station 1.

Chief Corey Mercer, 48, made clear he is quite aware of now officially being in charge of a premier municipal department with high standards set by…

Early voting begins in city elections

September 19, 2019

The voting has started for Rocky Mount mayor and the Ward 1, 3, 4 and 5 seats on the City Council.

One-stop early voting began on Wednesday and will extend to Oct. 4 for these contests. Election Day is Oct. 8.

Wyatt Phillips, the site manager at the Braswell Memorial Library voting site, said the…

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Award-winning band to perform in Nashville

September 21, 2019

TV hosts and Top 10 Billboard artists Nu-Blu will perform Oct. 19 at the Nash Arts Center in Nashville.

If there’s one thing that award-winning acoustic band Nu-Blu knows how to do, its turn heads with their powerful music. In the last year alone, the four-time Billboard Top 10 artists have…

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Big Sweep to help clean litter from area

September 20, 2019

Residents are invited to take part in the Twin Counties Big Sweep Day from 9 a.m. until noon on Sept. 28.

Teams will meet at the boat ramp in Battle Park in Rocky Mount and River Front Park in Tarboro. The Big Sweep is an annual event that allows civic groups, schools and neighborhoods to clean up…

Nashville native to speak at N.C. A&T

September 19, 2019

Vera Morris, the former Miss North Carolina USA 1998, will be a guest speaker Tuesday at N.C. A&T State University.

Morris, the daughter of Willie and Glessa Morris of Nashville, will speak with the students from the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences and Fashion Merchandising and…

Teen earns Eagle Scout rank

September 18, 2019

Carter Blackwelder, a member of Boy Scout Troop 16 in Red Oak, recently was awarded the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest rank that the Boy Scouts of America offers.

Only about 3 percent of Boy Scouts ever attain this prestigious honor. Blackwelder is the 41st Eagle Scout from Troop 16.

To earn…

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Prep football roundup: Cooley powers Southern Nash to 5-0 start

September 20, 2019

Quinton Cooley might still be running.

The Southern Nash running back ran his team to a 55-21 win over Greenville Rose on Friday. Cooley had 309 of the team’s 502 rushing yards, and added four touchdowns. That brings his touchdown total to 23 on the season through five weeks.

Southern Nash (5-…

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Tarboro outlasts SouthWest Edgecombe in defensive battle

September 20, 2019

PINETOPS — An emotional Cortezz Jones found himself in the center of the SouthWest Edgecombe huddle following the Cougars’ 24-7 loss to Tarboro on Friday in the Function at the Junction.

Jones wanted to speak to his teammates following the loss, and the senior running back delivered a…

Prep football capsules for Week 5

September 20, 2019

Week 5 of the prep football season has arrived, and with it brings a much-anticipated rivalry game that never lacks in hype.

Tarboro is headed to SouthWest Edgecombe for what should be another exciting edition of the Function at the Junction game. Both teams have cruised through their respective…

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…

Letter to the Editor: Walker a rising young leader

September 21, 2019

As a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church, I have had the pleasure of hearing Mr. Timothy Walker Jr. preach.

I have seen and heard Jesse Jackson, the late Rev. Dulley, my classmate Candice Brown, Martin Luther King Jr., Thomas…

Letter to the Editor: Integrity should count in our system

September 21, 2019

The culture of our system isn’t just politics. It’s also integrity.

Recently, I’ve read three times that immigrants: “taking away jobs from white people.” Lies, so prevalent; association with a…

Letter to the Editor: Left's hateful agenda benefits no one

September 20, 2019

N.C. Sen. and pastor Paul Lowe, D-Forsyth, was caught on camera by a far left reporter. Upon noticing the reporter filming the lawmakers with a phone in a public building, Lowe makes a B-line right for him, asks him what…