Monday, November 11, 2019

Republican launches new bid for state House

November 11, 2019

Republican John Check is already tossing his hat into the ring for the next election.

“After much prayer and numerous conversations with local leaders and supporters, I am announcing that I will run for N.C. House District 25. After receiving nearly 14,000 votes in the last election, I will…

Weather puts chill on cheese biscuit fest

November 10, 2019

PINETOPS — “I was afraid they weren’t going to have it this year,” admitted Pinetops resident Margie Diggins as she walked away from the queue waiting for a cheese biscuit Saturday at the Abrams Cheese Biscuit Festival.

But after having to change the original date from…

Completion of I-87 project remains years away

November 10, 2019

People hoping to see Interstate 87 signage posted beyond the Rolesville Road exit in Wake County and through Franklin County into the Twin Counties and the rest of eastern and northeastern North Carolina apparently are going to have to wait a long time.

The goal is for I-87 to eventually be a…

Road project lags behind schedule

November 09, 2019

The $28 million project to improve Wesleyan Boulevard from south of Sunset Avenue to Benvenue Road will be substantially complete perhaps by May, instead of the start of 2020 as had been scheduled, a state Transportation Department spokesman said.

The delay is due to more time being needed to…

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Halloween Spooktacular

Pink Out Volleyball Game

Peacemakers Hope Banquet

Down East High School Band Competition

Down East Viking Football Classic Tailgating Party

FAN CAM: Down East Viking Football Classic

Spring Hope Pumpkin Festival

Downtown Tarboro Live: Liquid Pleasure

Walk for Life

Distinguished Young Women Program

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Nash UNC staff help support My Sister's House

November 11, 2019

Dr. Eric Horowitz, a neonatologist at Nash UNC Health Care Women’s Center, was aware of the good work My Sister’s House does in the Twin Counties way before he heard a presentation about their work at a staff meeting.

“Many of our patients have ties to My Sister’s House, so…

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Sigma Gamma Rho chapter celebrates Founder's Day

November 10, 2019

The ladies of the Rocky Mount chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc. are celebrating their 97th Founders’ Day on Tuesday.

Activities during the month include a rededication ceremony, a breakfast meeting, providing food and clothing to families in this service area and a service donation to…

Scholarship established to support gerontology students

November 09, 2019

Charles M. Johnson of Nashville has established a new scholarship to support Nash Community College students pursuing careers caring for patients suffering from age-related dementia.

Ashleigh Glover, NCC Human Services Gerontology student, of Wilson, is the first to receive the Alzheimer’s…

Local woman honored in Heritage Calendar

November 08, 2019

Ruth Anderson Smith — humanitarian, community activist, church leader and friend — will be featured in the 2020 Heritage Calendar: “Celebrating the N.C. African-American Experience.”

This calendar, sponsored by AT&T Services Inc., was launched in 2012 and honors people…

Sports

Prep football playoff pairings

November 10, 2019

The NCHSAA on Saturday released postseason pairings for the prep football playoffs that begin on Friday.

Two local teams earned No. 1 seeds in their respective classifications, while another two earned No. 2 seeds. Seven teams from the area qualified for the postseason.

Here’s an early look…

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Nash Central football falls in overtime

November 08, 2019

In near freezing temperatures, the Bulldogs of Nash Central High School looked to end their season on Friday on a good note and with a winning record.

The Panthers of North Johnston High School came in from Kenly looking for an upset and to also end their season on a good note. North Johnston (3-8,…

Prep football roundup: Cougars earn EPC crown

November 08, 2019

SouthWest Edgecombe needed a win to finish first in the Eastern Plains Conference. All the Cougars had to do was get past fellow conference unbeaten Wilson Beddingfield to do so.

SWE did just that in a 60-22 win.

The Cougars (10-1, 5-0) entered the game with three consecutive shutout wins, and kept…

Gryphons overcome penalties to defeat Knights in key Big East Conference game

November 08, 2019

The Rocky Mount High and Northern Nash football teams met on Friday in the final game of the regular season with identical records and second place in the Big East Conference on the line.

The Gryphons defense withstood a few long offensive drives by the Knights to open the game, while the offense…