Wednesday, July 30, 2014
TOPSFIELD, Mass. — It was a scary moment on a highway north of Boston when an ax smashed through the windshield of a car.
- Dad accidentally delivers baby into toilet
Wednesday, July 30, 2014
WEST HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — A Connecticut baby has arrived with a splash, right into a toilet bowl.
- Man dressed as Spider-Man arrested after scuffle with cops in Times Square
Tuesday, July 29, 2014
NEW YORK - Spider-Man punched a police officer in the face over the weekend in Times Square while resisting arrest, the police said, the latest episode of children-friendly characters displaying R-rated behavior in front of stunned tourists in the heart of Manhattan.
- Farm owner looks for super food in camels, bison
Sunday, July 27, 2014
ASHEVILLE – Dr. Frank King is looking for the next super food on his farm north of Asheville.
- Three children killed in carjacking crash
Monday, July 28, 2014
PHILADELPHIA – Two carjackers who fled after ramming a stolen SUV into a family selling fruit for their church, killing three young siblings, were still on the run Saturday as the reward for their capture topped $100,000.
- Strip club endorses Democratic pastor for Congress
Saturday, July 26, 2014
PHOENIX — An Arizona strip club has endorsed a Democratic candidate for Congress. And the candidate, Rev. Jarrett Maupin, said he’s happy to have the support of The Great Alaskan Bush Company of Phoenix.
Tuesday, July 29, 2014
Members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority representing 158 chapters from North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and Bermuda painted Raleigh “red” July 10-13 during the 26th South Atlantic Regional Conference.
- Camp PUSH promotes science, technology
Tuesday, July 29, 2014
Twenty-five middle and high school students from Nash, Edgecombe, Halifax, Northampton and Wilson counties took a field trip to East Carolina University as part of a weeklong math and science camp.
- EMT students graduate from NCC
Sunday, July 27, 2014
Nash Community College recently recognized 22 Emergency Medical Technician Basic and Intermediate program graduates.
- Macclesfield couple wins national tree farmer award
Saturday, July 26, 2014
Judy and Dwight Batts of Macclesfield have been named 2014 National Outstanding Tree Farmers of the Year by the American Tree Farm System, a program of the American Forest Foundation.
- Lions Club to host fundraising golf tourney
Saturday, July 26, 2014
The Rocky Mount Evening and Luncheon Lions Clubs will sponsor the 14th annual Rocky Mount Lions Club Golf Tournament on Aug. 12 at Birchwood Country Club.
- Duke Energy grant to boost NCC Electric Line Construction Academy
Friday, July 25, 2014
Nash Community College has been awarded a $50,000 grant from Duke Energy through the Duke Energy Foundation to fund an enhancement project to ensure NCC’s Electric Line Construction Academy students receive classroom and field instruction.
Wednesday, July 30, 2014
Three men were arrested Friday night after police caught them in a stolen SUV.Shyheem Rashaad Clements, 21, was charged with felony counts of possession of a stolen motor vehicle, flee to elude arrest by a motor vehicle and misdemeanor counts of possession of marijuana, resisting a public officer, no operator’s license, failure to stop for flashing lights, reckless driving to endanger and hit and run with property damage.
- Assault suspect charged with striking officer, resisting arrest
Wednesday, July 30, 2014
A domestic violence suspect reportedly struck an officer during his arrest Monday.
- Traffic stop leads to pot bust
Wednesday, July 30, 2014
A Rocky Mount man was jailed Friday after police reportedly seized marijuana and drug paraphernalia from his car.
- Man charged with assaulting girlfriend
Wednesday, July 30, 2014
A Rocky Mount man was jailed without bond following allegations that he strangled his girlfriend.
- Sharpsburg woman charged in teen's prostitution
Tuesday, July 29, 2014
A suspected madam was arrested by Nash County deputies recently in connection with the prostitution of a runaway teen.
- Woman wounded in shooting
Tuesday, July 29, 2014
Rocky Mount police are investigating a Saturday morning shooting that wounded a woman.
Wednesday, July 30, 2014
FAYETTEVILLE — An angry husband sprayed his father-in-law’s house with bullets from two 30-round magazines, killing two people, after his wife ran to the home during an argument Wednesday.
- Lawmakers in last-minute moves over N.C. budget
Wednesday, July 30, 2014
RALEIGH — Legislative budget-writers struggled Wednesday to finalize an annual spending document for North Carolina four days after leading lawmakers announced a deal and a day after describing its main points.
- N.C. Senate signs off on farm bill
Wednesday, July 30, 2014
RALEIGH— Farms that are investigated by the state could be shielded from the public records law under a new bill making its way through the North Carolina General Assembly.
- Charlotte woman charged in wreck that killed man
Wednesday, July 30, 2014
CHARLOTTE— Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police have charged a woman in a wreck in which a passenger in her car was killed earlier this month.
- N.C. weighs offering upfront money for promised jobs
Wednesday, July 30, 2014
RALEIGH — After decades of trying to attract new industries with tax breaks, North Carolina lawmakers are considering whether to just offer selected corporations upfront taxpayer money if they will move to the state.
- Stokes County native made history as black model
Wednesday, July 30, 2014
WINSTON-SALEM — Surrealist Salvador Dali once made a painting directly on her bare back.
Wednesday, July 30, 2014
Now that he is entering his fifth season of overseas basketball, Rocky Mount native Moe Deloach is accustomed to having multiple offers for his services.
- Bishops picked to finish seventh in USA South preseason poll
Tuesday, July 29, 2014
Coach Jeff Filkovski’s N.C. Wesleyan football squad was selected to finish seventh out of nine teams during the USA South Football Media Day held this week at Maryville College in Tennessee.
- Babe Ruth U-14 All-Stars set for Southeast regional pool play
Tuesday, July 29, 2014
Nash County’s U-14 Babe Ruth All-Stars will begin play at the Southeast Regional Tournament today in Newton.
- Peppers wants to win title with Packers
Monday, July 28, 2014
GREEN BAY, Wis. – Standing a sturdy 6-foot-7, Packers pass rusher Julius Peppers poses an imposing sight to opposing linemen even without pads.
- Hardy apologizes for distracting Panthers
Sunday, July 27, 2014
SPARTANBURG, S.C. – Convicted Pro Bowl defensive end Greg Hardy said he wants to remain with the Carolina Panthers beyond this season.
- Panthers’ Stewart not worried about latest injury
Saturday, July 26, 2014
SPARTANBURG, S.C. – Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart isn’t concerned about his latest injury limiting his effectiveness this season.
Wednesday, July 30, 2014
NEW YORK — A federal judge imposed a $1.3 billion civil penalty Wednesday against Charlotte-based Bank of America for its role in selling risky mortgages to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac that were advertised as safe investments.
- Reynolds American profit surges in second quarter
Wednesday, July 30, 2014
RICHMOND, Va. — Reynolds American Inc. said Tuesday that its profit rose by 6.7 percent in its second quarter as higher cigarette and smokeless tobacco prices helped to offset a decline in the number of cigarettes it sold.
- Duke deal could spur development
Wednesday, July 30, 2014
The potential agreement between Duke Energy Progress and the N.C. Eastern Municipal Power Agency could spur economic development in the area, local officials said.
- Dollar Tree buys Family Dollar
Monday, July 28, 2014
NEW YORK — The fight for penny pinchers is intensifying.
- Contracts to buy homes slip in June
Monday, July 28, 2014
WASHINGTON — Fewer Americans signed contracts to buy homes in June, as the real estate market appears to have cooled off this summer.
- Single-product business proves risky
Monday, July 28, 2014
NEW YORK – Turns out, being a one-hit wonder is risky.
Wednesday, July 30, 2014
When Meredith Davis walks out onto the stage Saturday at the Nash County Arts Council, it will be the first time as the headliner, a big step in any musician’s career.
- Veteran directors won't say cut
Wednesday, July 30, 2014
Visiting a retired Frank Capra at his Sierra Nevada hideaway, Clint Eastwood was baffled.
“I always thought: ‘He could be making a film right now.
- Summer favorites relieve season’s heat
Tuesday, July 29, 2014
Now that summer is at its hottest, fresh, juicy melons make a tasty addition to meals or can be enjoyed as a refreshing small snack.
- Ingenuity fuels Gaza hospital’s work
Monday, July 28, 2014
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip –
In the heart of Gaza City, as its residents again find themselves under fire from Israeli forces, the wounded and their wailing families stream without end into Shifa Hospital.
- Athletes train carefully in hot weather
Sunday, July 27, 2014
If there is one truth all of the residents of North Carolina can agree upon, it is that the weather gets really hot here during the summer.
- Volunteer earns a place in the sun
Friday, July 25, 2014
BRIDGEHAMPTON, N.Y. – It takes only a couple of minutes twice a day, but 101-year-old Richard Hendrickson is fiercely proud that he has done the same thing for his country and community almost every day since President Herbert Hoover was in the White House in 1930.
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Telegram editorial writers weigh in on local, state and national issues.
- Bill removes stigma of youthful mistakes
Wednesday, July 30, 2014
A political odd couple has teamed up to introduce bipartisan legislation for common-sense reform of the country’s criminal justice system.U.S. Sens.
- Power plants sale to give boon to area
Tuesday, July 29, 2014
Rocky Mount residents ought to be breathing a collective sigh of relief after news broke earlier this week of a deal between Duke Energy and the N.C. Eastern Municipal Power Agency.
- Give the gift of life through blood donation
Sunday, July 27, 2014
There’s no better time than the present to roll up your sleeve and give a potentially life-saving blood donation.
- N.C. Senate takes wrong step with Medicaid
Saturday, July 26, 2014
The N.C. Senate last week inexplicably approved a Medicaid reform plan that is all but dead on arrival in the N.C. House and opposed by Gov. Pat McCrory.
- Website can help voters in judicial races
Thursday, July 24, 2014
Making an informed decision on judicial candidates often poses one of the tougher ballot dilemmas for North Carolina voters.
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