Sunday, May 19, 2019

Event Center to host Father’s Day brunch

May 18, 2019

The Rocky Mount Event Center will host its first Father’s Day Brunch with Celebrity Chef Rome.

The Father’s Day Jazz Brunch will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 16 in the Edgecombe Banquet Room. The event will take everyone on a culinary adventure as Jerome Brown, commonly…

Lawmaker visits elementary school

May 18, 2019

State Rep. James Gailliard visited Winstead Elementary School on Friday to celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week.

Gailliard, D-Nash, met with teachers to thank them for their ongoing commitment to their students and their willingness to ensure equitable education for every child.

“I am…

Herbal remedies shop set to open

May 17, 2019

Dylan Dieterle said he wants people to be able to take advantage of the medicinal benefits of marijuana without catching a buzz and ending up stoned.

Dieterle, 25, is manager of Delightful Herbal Health, which is going to be located at 600 N. Grace St., Suite C, just northwest of downtown.

Dieterle…

New restaurants to open in city

May 16, 2019

Three restaurant chains have plans on file with Rocky Mount city officials stating they want to build locations on the northeast side of the Wesleyan Boulevard-Sunset Avenue interchange.

Representatives of Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, Panera Bread and Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen have…

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Enfield to sponsor annual Fishing Creek Paddle

May 19, 2019

Get in a summer frame of mind by participating in a meandering journey down Fishing Creek through soulful countryside.

The ninth annual Enfield Fishing Creek Paddle will take place on June 1. Registration for the paddle begins at 8 a.m. at Bellamy Mill in Enfield, a landmark on the National…

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City to celebrate public works employees

May 18, 2019

The more than 200 men and women in the Public Works and Water Resources Departments who build and maintain the infrastructure of the city of Rocky Mount work hard each day to keep the city moving forward.

In recognition of their efforts, the city of Rocky Mount, in conjunction with the American…

Tarboro native returns home to address grads

May 18, 2019

Janice Bryant Howroyd, founder and chief executive officer of The ActOne Group and a native of Tarboro, had a “conversation about truth” with graduates at Edgecombe Community College during commencement exercises held May 10.

Howroyd gave the keynote address during the ceremony, which…

Kylar Wiggins crowned Miss Jabberwock

May 17, 2019

The Rocky Mount Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. recently held its 40th Jabberwock Pageant at the Dunn Center of Performing Arts at N.C. Wesleyan College.

This is a scholarship program held biennially for high school junior and senior young ladies. This year, 18 contestants…

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Eagles on top: RMA wins Game 3 over Faith Christian for first baseball state championship

May 18, 2019

Before the final game of the season began, Rocky Mount Academy baseball coach Cameron Ramsey envisioned himself having to get creative with what was left of his team’s available pitching arms.

It turns out that the puzzle came together without much issue.

Jacob Braddy pitched six strong…

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RMA softball season ends one step away from title game

May 18, 2019

The Rocky Mount Academy softball team suffered its second loss in as many days as its season came to an end on Saturday in the semifinals of the NCISAA 2-A playoffs.

The Eagles lost, 3-0, to Halifax Academy.

The teams were playing for a berth in the state championship game against Freedom Christian…

Game won: RMA wins opener behind strong pitching, defensive highlight

May 17, 2019

It’s been nearly a month since Spencer Gardner last took an at-bat for Rocky Mount Academy. Still, the senior has found a way to make an impact this season for the state championship-chasing Eagles.

Gardner reminded everyone of that on Friday night.

The Eagles right fielder cut down the would-…

RMA softball needs three wins Saturday to earn state championship

May 17, 2019

The top seed in the NCISAA Class 2-A softball playoffs is down to its last life.

Rocky Mount Academy suffered a 2-0 loss in 16 innings on Friday to No. 3 Freedom Christian Academy in the semifinals.

With the loss, the No. 1 Eagles were bounced to the losers’ bracket game — a 10 a.m.…

Letter to the Editor: Council critics offer nothing

May 18, 2019

In the annals of history, there are many stories about African Americans who dared to take a stand for justice and equality and how they faced character assassination and even death at the hands of those who saw them as a…

Letter to the Editor: Columnist spreads hate, too

May 17, 2019

Eugene Robinson, the Washington Post reporter and bastion of light and truth (his particularly biased light and truth), stated in an article in the Telegram on Sunday that even though Trump was denounced by the last two…

Letter to the Editor: Trump turning U.S. into 'Banana Republic'

May 16, 2019

As it stands now, this country is slowly but surely becoming a "Banana Republic." With this administration, no one has an inkling of what truth is anymore. God has truly left the building.

The way the Trump Administration…