Singer-songwriter Carole King honored at White House concert

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama, saluting Carole King’s five decades as an award-winning singer-songwriter, said Wednesday that music often is a place where people seek comfort and inspiration during trying times.

  • Man shot to death while being questioned about Boston bombings

    ORLANDO, Fla. — A Chechen immigrant was shot to death by authorities early Wednesday after he turned violent while being questioned about his ties to one of the Boston Marathon bombing suspects, officials said.

  • Rescue workers race to finish search for tornado survivors

    MOORE, Okla. — Helmeted rescue workers raced Tuesday to complete the search for survivors and the dead in the Oklahoma City suburb where a mammoth tornado destroyed countless homes, cleared lots down to bare red earth and claimed 24 lives, including those of nine children.

  • Jodi Arias asks jury for life term

    PHOENIX — Jodi Arias begged jurors Tuesday to give her life in prison, saying she “lacked perspective” when she told a local reporter in an interview that she preferred execution to spending the rest of her days in jail.

  • At least 51 killed when massive tornado hits Oklahoma City suburb

    MOORE, Okla. — A monstrous tornado at least a half-mile wide roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, flattening entire neighborhoods and destroying an elementary school with a direct blow as children and teachers huddled against winds up to 200 mph.

  • Tornadoes level homes in Oklahoma

    EDMOND, Okla.  – One of several tornadoes that touched down Sunday in Oklahoma turned homes in a trailer park near Oklahoma City into splinters and rubble and sent frightened residents along a 100-mile corridor scurrying for shelter.

Continued investigation leads to suspects' release, new arrests

After Clayton Jerrell Epps was shot and killed on May 15, detectives scoured the city, talking to witnesses or whoever might have been able to shed light on the murder.

Tar Heels add Pinson to stellar 2014 recruiting class

North Carolina added to an already strong 2014 recruiting class when High Point Wesleyan Christian Academy’s Theo Pinson committed to the school Wednesday.

Girls clothing store to open in mall

A national chain store that sells girl’s clothing and apparel is slated to open this summer in the Golden East Crossing mall.

  • Stocks fall on news Fed weighed cutting stimulus

    NEW YORK — The Federal Reserve took financial markets for a ride Wednesday, pushing stock prices up in the morning then sending them down in the afternoon.

  • Senate grills Apple CEO about tax evasion

    WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate dragged Apple Inc., the world’s most valuable company, into the debate over the U.S. tax code Tuesday, grilling CEO Tim Cook over allegations that its Irish subsidiaries help the company avoid billions in U.S. taxes.

  • Yahoo gambles on Tumblr acquisition

    SAN FRANCISCO — After falling woefully out of fashion, Yahoo wants to be cool again while catering to the capitalistic demands of its shareholders.

  • NEER honors owner of metal recycling firm

    A man who owns a fast-growing local scrap metal recycling company has been recognized as the 2013 Entrepreneur of the Year.

  • New owners reshape old business

    Nelson and Amy Brantley said they’ve taken a great agricultural supply business and made it better.

Comedy makes comeback on Netflix

NEW YORK – Portia de Rossi only believed it was happening when her agent got the good news from the producers. Michael Cera only believed it was happening when the cameras rolled.

  • Benefit melds beach music, barbecue

    Two staples of Down East life – beach music and barbecue – come together next week at an annual scholarship fundraiser for Edgecombe Community College.

  • Group shares ideas for grilling

    Firing up the grill is an American tradition. The farm families who produce the food so many people enjoy at backyard cookouts want to share some of their favorite grilling recipes, as well as an appre­ciation for how food gets from the farm to the table.

  • Live music therapy boosts preemies

    CHICAGO – As the guitarist strums and softly sings a lullaby in Spanish, tiny Augustin Morales stops squirming in his hospital crib and closes his eyes.

  • ‘Lean In’ draws women together

    NEW YORK – “Remember, you are your own brand,” business coach Franne McNeal told some 100 women crowded into a downtown office lounge.“If you lean back, you are denying the universe your greatness.

  • Millions miss chance to lighten loan burden

    DAYTON, Ohio – Americans owe more than $1 trillion in student loans – a total that surpasses credit card debt – but millions who are past due on their payments are not taking advantage of a federal program designed to make their debt manageable.

Flora serves as House page

Cameron Flora recently served as a page for the N.C. House of Representatives.

  • ECC students receive state radiography scholarship awards

    Two Edgecombe Community College radiography students were awarded Jane Cox Hendrix scholarships at the recent N.C. Society of Radiologic Technologists annual conference.

  • Rotary Awareness Day encourages youth

    The Nash/Rocky Mount Rotary Club recently celebrated Rotary Awareness Day by treating a fifth grade class to a fun-filled day at the Imperial Center and Children’s Museum.

  • Local students honored for academic achievements at schools

    The following students recently enrolled in college or were recognized for academic achievement:Bradley Harper of Nashville recently graduated from Bob Jones University.

  • Meeting talks about new testing system

    The Edgecombe-Nash Retired School Personnel met March 12 in Braswell Memorial Library’s Warner Room. After President Mary Williams welcomed everyone, the Rev.

  • YMCA supports National Water Safety Month

    As swim season approaches, the Harrison Family YMCA encourages children and parents in Rocky Mount to explore the many benefits of swimming at the Y, while also keeping safety a top priority.

Our Views

Telegram editorial writers weigh in on local, state and national issues.

  • Be safety-minded on Memorial Day weekend

    An improving economy, lower gasoline prices and a clear weather forecast likely will put more North Carolina drivers on the road this Memorial Day weekend.

  • Devastation and loss near Oklahoma City

    For all of the catastrophic weather we’ve watched in person or on television over the past 10 years or so, there is still little for us to compare to the horrible, violent cyclones that ripped through Moore, Okla., this week.

  • Keep the SBI independent of the governor

    For all of the embarrassing ethical issues that faced former governors Mike Easley and Bev Perdue, at least North Carolina voters could depend on a vigorous, independent investigation to get to the bottom of what was going on.

  • Laudable bill to fight electric rates gets axed

    It appears that Senate Bill 720 likely won’t receive serious consideration this legislative session after it failed to pass out of the N.C. Senate before Thursday’s crossover deadline.

  • Crossover week ends with frenzied activity

    It’s never pretty to watch state lawmakers scramble during crossover week to get legislation passed.

Billy Graham plans new video evangelical effort

MONTREAT — Christian evangelist Billy Graham may be hampered by age and declining health, but he isn’t done preaching yet.