Wednesday, May 16, 2012
WASHINGTON (AP) — Leslie Sabo’s Vietnam War ended in the flash of his own grenade, hurled at an enemy bunker in Cambodia to save surrounded comrades.
- Florida mother kills her four children, then self
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
PORT ST. JOHN, Fla. — A Florida mother who fatally shot her four children before killing herself Tuesday called three of the kids who had sought help from a neighbor back to the house before firing the fatal shots, authorities said.
- Parents read lips of woman fighting flesh-eating bacteria
Monday, May 14, 2012
AUGUSTA, Ga. — The parents of a young Georgia woman battling a flesh-eating bacterial infection said Monday they’ve learned to read lips and are communicating with their daughter despite a breathing tube in her throat.
- Sectarian clashes rock Lebanese city, 3 killed
Sunday, May 13, 2012
TRIPOLI, Lebanon — Sectarian violence linked to the unrest in neighboring Syria shook the northern Lebanese city of Tripoli on Sunday, with street clashes killing one soldier and two civilians, the state news agency said.
- Romney defends Christian values in graduation speech
Saturday, May 12, 2012
LYNCHBURG, Va. — In a bid to win over evangelical voters who have been skeptical of his candidacy, Mitt Romney offered a forceful defense of faith and conservative Christian values, including his stance that marriage should be between only a man and a woman.
- Georgia woman battles flesh-eating bacterial infection
Friday, May 11, 2012
Whether she was hiking in the woods, growing organic vegetables or working on her master’s degree in psychology, Aimee Copeland embraced her passions with determination and a constant smile that made friends wonder if she ever had bad days.
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Sexual abuse allegations dating back to 1982 against a former volunteer Rocky Mount baseball coach and area gospel singer led to seven felony charges of indecent liberties with a child, authorities said.
- Police arrest second suspect in alleged dogfighting ring
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Rocky Mount police arrested a 37-year-old man Tuesday — the second suspect in connection with an alleged dog fighting ring uncovered in April.
- Police seek assault suspect
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
A 35-year-old man is listed in stable condition in Greenville after he was assaulted Saturday night.
- Police raid nets suspected pot dealer
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
A 22-year-old man was arrested Friday after police said they seized 98 grams of marijuana during a search of his Rocky Mount house.
- Police charge woman with using fake ID to enter nightclub
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Rocky Mount police charged a 22-year-old woman Sunday morning with using a fake driver’s license to get into Da BoatRyde Nightclub.
- Teen brothers charged in assault, theft
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
A Rocky Mount teen and his brother were arrested Thursday in connection with an assault and robbery.
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Atlantic Coast Conference Commissioner John Swofford said Wednesday that the possibility of Florida State leaving the league was not brought up “in any formal way” during this week’s meetings.
- Knights fall in state semifinals
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
The goal Zach Marks set out for the Northern Nash boys’ tennis team was to make the NCHSAA 3-A Regional Championship match.
- THREE-FOR-THREE: Knights beat Demons for third time, head to Final Four
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
The move has been around for ages in tennis. When a player wins a match, he or she collapses in a fit of joy.
- Bulldogs no-hit in second-round exit
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Nash Central coach Gary Smith never imagined that his team would be shut out this season.
- Firebirds, Cougars complete second day at state golf tournament
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Afer being able to point to a specific cause for Monday’s first-round issues, SouthWest Edgecombe coach Raymond Cobb had no idea why his team shot even worse on Day Two of the NCHSAA 2-A boys’ golf state championship.“It’s hard to put a finger on why we played like we did the last couple days,” Cobb said.
- Crown Bound? Hamilton on pace for Triple Crown
Monday, May 14, 2012
ARLINGTON, Texas – The numbers for Josh Hamilton are just mind-boggling.
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
A Tarboro company that manufactures engine control units for Honda automobiles is getting rid of its last Dumpster to dispose of trash.
- Machine makes cigarettes for less
Saturday, May 12, 2012
David Gomi and business partner Adam Chen saw a world of potential in Rocky Mount as a location for their new business, Tobacco Direct.
- Merita plant might shut down soon
Thursday, May 10, 2012
The parent company of the Merita Bread Bakery plant in Rocky Mount has filed notice with local and state officials indicating that it might shut down the plant and lay off its 286 employees in the next couple of months.
- NEER honors owner of dC Automotive
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
The owner of a Rocky Mount business that sells used parts for Porsches to buyers all over the world has been recognized as entrepreneur of the year by a group of his peers.
- New owner spruces up Chuck Wagon
Monday, May 7, 2012
A Rocky Mount native has become the new owner of a long-time local takeout restaurant.
- As grass grows, so does center
Monday, May 7, 2012
Today, Kevin Dornseif operates one of the area’s largest outdoor power equipment companies in the area.
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
NEW YORK –
Part of The Wanted’s excitement over its recent U.S. success comes from initially being dissed in its native Britain.
- Avengers take fight to new video game
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
LOS ANGELES –
Now that they’ve saved the world on film, “The Avengers” are teaming up for a motion-control video game.
- Yams: Sweet and simple
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Can you really cook delicious, wholesome dishes that are also easy to make?
- Police officers recognize value of fitness
Monday, May 14, 2012
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. –
Duff Manners used to be in shape.
- Rock City still draws crowds after 80 years
Friday, May 11, 2012
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – It’s been advertised on barns and billboards across much of the country.
- Woman leaves old order for new life
Thursday, May 10, 2012
HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Esther Miller found a calling in her strong hands, bringing relief to the aching muscles of her clients at Anointed Massage.
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Ginny Mohrbutter will return to her former job as executive director of the United Way Tar River Region on June 18.
- Jack Laughery Ride nears
Saturday, May 12, 2012
The Nash Community College Foundation announced the fifth annual Jack Laughery Ride for Knowledge will be held May 19 at Rocky Mount Harley-Davidson.
- Two Nash County Girl Scouts earn Silver Award
Saturday, May 12, 2012
Lauren Dugas of Nashville and Faith Jarvis of Rocky Mount have been awarded the Girl Scout Silver Award by Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines.
- Parker runner-up in DAR Good Citizen contest
Saturday, May 12, 2012
The N.C. Society Daughters of the American Revolution announced that Victoria Rose Parker, senior at Southern Nash High School was the state runner-up in the DAR Good Citizen essay contest.
- City earns Bronze Award for United Way campaign
Saturday, May 12, 2012
The United Way Tar River Region presented the city of Rocky Mount with a Bronze Award for participation in the United Way campaign.
- Wright’s Center celebrates anniversary gala
Friday, May 11, 2012
The Wright’s Center 23rd Anniversary Gala Celebration was both uplifting and cautionary – delivering good news and future outlooks for hundreds of baby boomers and seniors on Thursday.
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
WASHINGTON (AP) — Chuck Brown, who styled a unique mix of funk, soul and Latin party sounds to create go-go music in the nation’s capital, has died after suffering from pneumonia.
- N.C. General Assembly returns to work, met by protesters
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
N.C. General Assembly returns to work, met by protesterRALEIGH (AP) — North Carolina senators on Wednesday passed legislation closing this year’s Medicaid shortfall and expanding gambling laws while considering changes to annexation rules.
- Defense rests without calling Edwards, mistress
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
GREENSBORO – John Edwards’ defense team rested Wednesday without calling the two-time Democratic presidential candidate or his one-time mistress to the witness stand, a sign of confidence after presenting little more than two days of testimony and evidence.
- House fire kills SBI agent in his home
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
GRANITE FALLS — An autopsy has been ordered for a State Bureau of Investigation agent who died in a fire at his Caldwell County home.
- NCIS reports about $1.8 million in stolen military property recovered
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
RALEIGH – Military authorities recovered about $1.8 million in stolen property as part of an ongoing investigation that so far involves almost 70 civilians and active-duty Marines and sailors.
- City awaits court ruling on marriage amendment
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
WINSTON-SALEM — Winston-Salem city officials say they’ll wait for a court ruling on the state’s new constitutional amendment defining marriage before giving any further consideration to offering domestic partner benefits.
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