Wednesday, September 20, 2017

Traffic stop leads to cocaine bust

September 20, 2017

A traffic stop Tuesday in Nash County ended with a Florida man being arrested on drug charges.

Deputies conducted a traffic stop at 8:13 a.m. on the northbound lanes of Interstate 95 near mile marker 137. A search of the vehicle, a 2017 Nissan, uncovered 269 grams of cocaine with a street value of…

Homicide suspect commits suicide, deputies say

September 18, 2017

The man accused of killing Brian Scott Keen Jr. Sunday night in Nash County is dead.

The Nash County Sheriff’s Office on Monday said law enforcement officers found Stell dead in “an undisclosed cemetery in Halifax County.” A news release said Stell died as a result of suicide, but…

Artist highlights faces of downtown

September 18, 2017

A medical condition hasn’t stopped an Elm City woman from showcasing her artistic talent and highlighting the revitalization of downtown Rocky Mount.

Katrina Parker Williams, who lives in Rocky Mount with her husband and mother, is a self-taught local artist. Williams currently is battling a…

Your Choice Center holds annual Walk for Life

September 17, 2017

Supporters of the Your Choice Pregnancy Resource Center gathered at Englewood Park on Saturday morning to participate in the 27th annual Walk for Life event.

Roughly 50 members of First Baptist Church’s Trail Life USA and American Heritage troops were among the participants.

“Our…

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NCC puts emphasis on community

September 20, 2017

Nash Community College President Bill Carver is fond of pointing out that “community” is the school’s middle name.

It is this connection to community that marks Nash Community College as it celebrates 50 years of service to Nash County and the surrounding areas. Now…

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City launches automated call system

September 20, 2017

The city of Rocky Mount has now implemented an automated calling system to remind customers of their utility payments.

Business manager Latasha Hall said customers will receive a call anytime their bill is past due.

“This is a courtesy reminder,” she said. “We will not…

Addiction recovery events planned

September 19, 2017

September is National Recovery Month and local organizations are hosting three events this week to educate the public and support people recovering from substance use disorders.

Nash Community College will host a Recovery Celebration Fair from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in the…

Community developer to speak at Peacemakers banquet

September 19, 2017

Peacemakers of Rocky Mount will host its annual Hope Banquet fundraiser at 7 p.m. Oct. 5. at Englewood Baptist Church in Rocky Mount.

“This will be an incredible evening as we come together to celebrate the great things God is doing in South Rocky Mount through Peacemakers and look forward to…

Gryphons tennis finds new ace, pick up where it left off

September 20, 2017

Caroline Broderick’s expression didn’t change much during her No. 1 singles win over Northern Nash’s Grayson Tanner on Tuesday. Her win helped Rocky Mount High to a 9-0 victory, keeping pace with 3-A Big East Conference leader Wilson Fike.

Whether the Gryphons sophomore scored a…

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Police charge teen in shooting, robbery

September 19, 2017

A Rocky Mount teenager has been arrested in connection with a Sept. 12 shooting on Cokey Road.

Rocky Mount police on Tuesday arrested Chrisaun Whitaker, 16, of Rocky Mount in connection with the shooting. They said an investigation into the case led them to identify Whitaker as a chief suspect.…

Smashing: MLB home run record on track to fall Tuesday

September 19, 2017

NEW YORK — Giancarlo Stanton’s smacks, Aaron Judge’s jolts and all those dizzying long balls helped Major League Baseball move another poke closer to the inevitable.

Nearly two decades after the height of the Steroids Era, the sport is on track to break its season record for home…

Panthers TE Olsen has foot surgery; recovery time uncertain

September 19, 2017

CHARLOTTE — The Panthers struggling offense will have to find a way to replace its leading receiver in each of the last four seasons.

Panthers coach Ron Rivera says tight end Greg Olsen had surgery Monday to repair a broken right foot.

Rivera wouldn’t speculate on how long Olsen will be…

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Apple crumble ideal to capture rich pie taste

September 20, 2017

The arrival of apple season is a worthy consolation prize for the departure of summer. Leaves will soon be turning red and golden brown, but for now, I am celebrating the original fall flavor (before pumpkin spice syrupy things took over the world): apples slow-baked in some form of buttery pastry,…

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Toys R Us joins bankruptcy list as Amazon exerts influence

September 20, 2017

NEW YORK — In filing for bankruptcy, Toys R Us joins a list of dozens of store chains that have done so already this year as online leader Amazon increasingly exerts its influence over a huge part of the retailing world.

The toy chain, hobbled by $5 billion in debt and more intense…

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Colin Campbell: Don't let a coin toss decide who your mayor will be

September 20, 2017

The decision to oust the incumbent mayor of North Carolina’s largest city came down to a margin of just 3,398 voters — 0.6 percent of the registered voters in Charlotte.

Pathetic voter turnout in municipal races…

Letter to the Editor: North Korea crisis bears little resemblance to Cuba

September 20, 2017

So Ross Douthat thinks the North Korea situation is similar to 1962, and the Cuban missile crisis of that year.

In what universe? You find yourself wanting to ask him. (”Korean Missile Crisis echoes one from…

Speak Up: Low bond a danger

September 20, 2017

I am calling to comment on the article about the high-speed chase in which the fellow from Halifax County was chased all the way from Scotland Neck into Tarboro.

He was traveling at extremely high speeds, endangering the…