Tuesday, October 23, 2018

State’s first lady to speak at local fundraiser

October 23, 2018

North Carolina first lady Kristin Cooper will be speaking at The Empty Chair event that will be hosted Thursday by My Sister’s House of Nash and Edgecombe Counties.

The event will begin at 6:30 p.m. Thursday in the Mobley Atrium of the Thomas S. Fleming Center on the Tarboro campus of…

Ex-deputy aims to work with kids

October 22, 2018

When middle-aged men look for a new career after years of serving in the military or law enforcement, they don’t usually decide to become a pre-school teacher.

But Theodore Hinton Jr. did.

Hinton, 57, grew up in New York City and moved with his family to Rocky Mount when he was a…

Event Center set for grand opening

October 22, 2018

The Rocky Mount Event Center will host its grand opening at 4 p.m. Thursday.

The event will feature some of the first tours of the facility along with a formal ribbon-cutting ceremony and performances by The Tams, Deep Fried Funk and a free concert by George…

Nash UNC awards nursing scholarships

October 22, 2018

Nash UNC Health Care offered scholarships to 18 students who are pursuing nursing degrees during its second annual Nurse Scholars Signing Day event.

The scholarship recipients, all of whom are attending either Nash Community College or Edgecombe Community College, took part in a Signing…

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Sky-Vue Skateland Anniversary Party

Mill Music Sessions

Party in the Park

N.C. Model Shipbuilders Underway

Eastern Carolina BBQ Throw Down

Walking Dead Day

Spring Hope National Pumpkin Festival

FAN CAM: Rocky Mount vs. Nash Central

Oktoberfest

Peacemakers Banquet

Twin Counties

Local nonprofit leader selected for national program

October 23, 2018

Mysha Wynn, founder and executive director of Project Momentum Inc., has been selected to participate in the Interdisciplinary Research Leaders program, one of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s leadership development programs that equips and connects leaders across the country — in…

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City donates bucket truck to NCC

October 22, 2018

The Rocky Mount Energy Resources department recently donated a bucket truck to the Electric Line Construction Technology program at Nash Community College.

The donation was made during Public Power Week, a national celebration held Oct. 7-13, that brings awareness for public power utilities…

Local Links chapter celebrates 70 years of service

October 21, 2018

The Wilson-Rocky Mount-Tarboro Chapter of the Links Inc. completed its 70th year of distinguished service with a celebration at its first fabulous “White Party” for members, friends and supporters on Aug. 4 at Benvenue Country Club.

The Links Inc. is a service organization that promotes…

Blue Shirt Day targets bullying

October 21, 2018

The Rocky Mount Police Department partnered with area schools and local law enforcement agencies on Oct. 1, recognized as World Day of Bullying Prevention, implemented to raise awareness about bullying and cyberbullying.

Twenty-three schools as well as the…

Gurley Watch: MVP case starting to form

October 22, 2018

For people in the Twin Counties and for Todd Gurley fans in Los Angeles and across the country, this Sunday was particularly satisfying.

The fourth-year running back was explosive again, totaling three touchdowns (two by rushing and one by passing) as the Rams beat the San Francisco 49ers on the…

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Erratic season continues for Southern Nash soccer in Monday's win

October 22, 2018

BAILEY — Southern Nash soccer coach Carlos Barron has seen plenty of good in his Firebirds this season. He’s seen plenty of the other side, too.

“It’s like we’re the character Two-Face in Batman,” Barron said, laughing. “It’s like that. You can…

Knight, Battle picked for Shrine Bowl

October 22, 2018

N.C. State commits Zonovan Knight and Shyheim Battle were picked for the 2018 Shrine Bowl roster, it was announced on Sunday afternoon.

Knight (Southern Nash) and Battle (Rocky Mount High) were the only two from the Twin Counties picked to be a part of the team.

The 2018 Shrine Bowl is the 82nd…

Cam Newton rallies Panthers to 21-17 win over Eagles

October 21, 2018

PHILADELPHIA — Cam Newton and the Carolina Panthers ruined the Philadelphia Eagles’ dance party.

Newton tossed a 1-yard touchdown pass to Greg Olsen with 1:22 left and the Panthers overcame a 17-point deficit in the fourth quarter to beat the Eagles 21-17 on Sunday.

Julius Peppers…

Opinion

John Trump: Libel law revision would suppress free speech

October 23, 2018

Politicians and newsmakers have lately developed a penchant for the words "libel," "slander," and "defamation." Oftentimes these words, salient and distinct, are used carelessly and ignorantly.

Writers and irresponsible…

Letter to the Editor: Leadership a lost skillset

October 23, 2018

I am sick and tired of the ludicrous games taking place in our government today — by both sides of the aisle.

We have a congresswoman from Hawaii giving men a short list — “sit down and shut up.”…

Jon Hood: School measurements misleading

October 22, 2018

North Carolina’s elementary and secondary schools are among the best in the country at delivering academic value for the tax dollars spent on them. If you haven’t heard that before, it’s not your fault. You…