Friday, September 20, 2019

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…

Sheriff launches outreach sessions

September 19, 2019

NASHVILLE — Nash County’s top lawman has decided a good way to reach out to the people he is sworn to protect is for him to sit down, have a cup of coffee with them and hear their concerns and thoughts.

Sheriff Keith Stone’s “Coffee and Conversation” effort began…

Nash official presses downtown renewal

September 18, 2019

A longtime Nash County elected official earlier this week wanted to know from Rocky Mount’s top day-to-day official whether the municipal government can speed up revitalization of the city’s once-proud central business district.

During the Rotary Club of Rocky Mount’s luncheon on…

Lawmaker to host town hall meetings

September 18, 2019

State Rep. James Gailliard, D-Nash, will be holding a series of three upcoming town hall meetings in Nash County to connect with members of the community.

“When I was elected, I made a commitment to my constituents that I would hold town hall meetings to stay in touch. I committed to holding…

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Twin Counties

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…

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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…

Nash UNC Health Care grant supports nursing education

September 17, 2019

Nash Community College is the recipient of a $57,000 grant from Nash UNC Health Care to support expansion of the college’s Health Sciences programs.

The grant provides funding for additional technology and equipment, local recruiting and outreach efforts. Program growth is necessary to help…

Sports

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…

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Sports medicine program to aid student athletes

September 16, 2019

Nash UNC Health Care, Carolina Regional Orthopaedics and UNC Orthopedics at Nash have teamed up to offer a sports medicine program for student athletes at Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools.

“The Nash UNC Health Care Sports Medicine Program is a collaboration of our community hospital and…

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…

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…

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…

Letter to the Editor: Outrage over inductee unwarranted

September 19, 2019

The North Carolina Division, Sons of Confederate Veterans strongly disagrees with Rocky Mount Councilman Andre Knight’s characterization of Robert Henry Ricks as “offensive” and “shameful.”

Mr.…