Sunday, December 8, 2013
JEKYLL ISLAND, Ga. — Bill Johnson is a wood carver who has done well in competitions in recent years.But the judge with perhaps the best eye for his work was a feathered woodworker.
- Dunn couple charged with killing man from Craigslist
Saturday, December 7, 2013
SUNBURY, Pa. — A couple married for just three weeks lured a man to his death with a Craigslist ad because they wanted to kill someone together, police said.
- Party celebrates anniversary of pot legalization
Saturday, December 7, 2013
SEATTLE — Crowds of people bundled in winter coats celebrated the anniversary of marijuana legalization in Washington state Friday by sparking up at a city-sanctioned party under Seattle’s Space Needle.
- Unusual number of Arctic snowy owls seen in U.S.
Thursday, December 5, 2013
ALBANY, N.Y. — Snow-white owls with luminous yellow eyes are thrilling bird-watchers as the magnificent birds set up winter residence at airports, fields and beaches far south of their normal Arctic range.
- Massachusetts school renamed for Ron Burgandy for a day
Thursday, December 5, 2013
BOSTON — Actor and comedian Will Ferrell told students he was “literally in a glass case of emotion” Wednesday as Emerson College temporarily named its School of Communication after Ron Burgundy, his character in “Anchorman.
- 10 whales dead, dozens stranded in Everglades
Wednesday, December 4, 2013
EVERGLADES NATIONAL PARK, Fla. — Wildlife workers in boats struggled unsuccessfully Wednesday to coax nearly four dozen pilot whales out of dangerous shallow waters in Florida’s Everglades National Park, hoping to spare them the fate of 10 others that already had died.
Saturday, December 7, 2013
Rocky Mount police apprehended a suspected purse thief Wednesday after he allegedly returned to the scene of the crime.
- Police seek suspect in purse snatching
Friday, December 6, 2013
Rocky Mount police have released a video image of a suspected purse snatcher in hopes of bringing charges against the man.
- Woman robbed in hotel room
Saturday, December 7, 2013
A Florida woman was robbed Friday as soon as she got to her hotel room for an overnight stay.
- Domestic dispute leads to assault, resisting arrest charges
Friday, December 6, 2013
A Rocky Mount man was arrested Thursday after he allegedly pulled a knife on his spouse during a dispute.
- Woman wounded in accidental shooting
Saturday, December 7, 2013
Police are not filing charges in a Thursday night shooting that was determined to be accidental.
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- Man charged with stealing neighbor's freezer
Thursday, December 5, 2013
A Rocky Mount man was caught Monday after allegedly stealing a deep freezer from his neighbor.
Saturday, December 7, 2013
At the end of last month, the Nash County 4-H Electric Club was invited to give a presentation to the Dortches Ruritan Club.
- Cherry honored by Family & Consumer Sciences
Saturday, December 7, 2013
Ruth Cherry of Edgecombe County was inducted into the North Carolina Family & Consumer Sciences Hall of Fame during the Extension and Community Association centennial celebration Oct. 27 at North Carolina State University’s Jane S. McKimmon Center in Raleigh.
- South Edgecombe celebrates Red Ribbon Week
Saturday, December 7, 2013
Students throughout the United States participated in Red Ribbon Week from Oct. 23 through Oct. 31.
- Benvenue Elementary to host holiday sale
Saturday, December 7, 2013
Benvenue Elementary School will host a Holiday Extravaganza and Vendor Event from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Dec. 14.
- Deadline looms for farmers to purchase disaster assistance coverage
Saturday, December 7, 2013
Nash County USDA Farm Service Agency County Executive Director Sharon B. Taylor urges area producers wanting coverage through the Noninsurable Crop Disaster Assistance Program to purchase it now before the sales closing date of Jan. 1, 2014.
- N.C. Symphony to perform annual Holiday Pops concert at ECC
Sunday, December 8, 2013
The N.C. Symphony is coming to town.
Monday, December 9, 2013
GREENVILLE — Khosbayar Oyun and Oyunchimeg Dashbalbar have much to be grateful for as they celebrate their first American Thanksgiving.
- Onslow County to use solar panels at 3 landfills
Sunday, December 8, 2013
JACKSONVILLE — The Onslow County commissioners say three open and closed landfills soon will be home to 6,000 solar panels that will produce electricity to power 2,400 homes.
- Scope of Medicaid overhaul proposal changes
Sunday, December 8, 2013
RALEIGH — Several months ago, Gov.
- N.C. not getting brunt of winter storm
Sunday, December 8, 2013
RALEIGH — A winter storm warning is in effect for some areas, including Danbury, Eden and Yanceyville, where a mix of freezing rain and rain were expected through the late afternoon.
- National Guard schedules redeployment ceremony
Sunday, December 8, 2013
RALEIGH — The North Carolina National Guard is holding a redeployment ceremony for two units at its armory in Siler City.
- ‘Landfill Dogs’ project aims for homes for pets
Saturday, December 7, 2013
RALEIGH — She takes their photos at a former landfill because they’ll end up buried with the trash if no one takes them in.
Sunday, December 8, 2013
ATLANTA – Johnny Manziel might play his final college game in the Chick-fil-A Bowl.
- UNC heading to Belk Bowl
Sunday, December 8, 2013
CHARLOTTE – The Cincinnati Bearcats will look to defend their Belk Bowl title Dec. 28 against North Carolina.
- Pirates earn bid to Beef O'Brady's Bowl
Sunday, December 8, 2013
GREENVILLE – East Carolina will have a chance to snap a four-game bowl losing streak when the Pirates lock horns with Ohio on Dec. 23 at the Beef O’Brady’s Bowl in St.
- Redskins fall hard, Shanahan's job in jeopardy
Sunday, December 8, 2013
LANDOVER, Md. – Mike Shanahan had the look of a beaten man, one who might be counting down his final days with the Washington Redskins.
- Auburn, SEC make a suprise trip to BCS title game
Sunday, December 8, 2013
ATLANTA – A week ago, the Southeastern Conference looked as though it finally had been vanquished.
- Florida State routs Duke for ACC Championship, BCS title shot
Sunday, December 8, 2013
CHARLOTTE - Another game, another blowout for Florida State.
Sunday, December 8, 2013
NEW YORK — Small businesses are using social media to promote their businesses and lure shoppers this holiday season — and they’re not just on Facebook. Or Twitter.
- Popular coffee shop to close
Friday, December 6, 2013
A popular coffee shop in Rocky Mount where people have met and mingled for years is closing its doors at the end of the business day on Dec. 13.
- Unemployment falls to five-year low of 7 percent
Friday, December 6, 2013
WASHINGTON — The job market is showing signs of the consistent gains the nation has awaited in the 4½ years since the Great Recession.
- Seafood market reopens in new location
Thursday, December 5, 2013
John C’s Fish Market is more than a place to buy fish recently caught off North Carolina’s coast.
- Economy grows at 3.6 percent rate in third quarter
Thursday, December 5, 2013
WASHINGTON — The U.S. economy grew at a 3.6 percent annual rate from July through September, the fastest since early 2012.
- New home sales jump in October
Wednesday, December 4, 2013
WASHINGTON — Americans ramped up purchases of new homes in October after three months of soft sales, evidence that the housing recovery is improving fitfully.
Sunday, December 8, 2013
The weather might not seem bad now, but colder weather is on its way, bringing difficult working conditions with it.
- Victory Belles recall WWII era
Friday, December 6, 2013
NEW ORLEANS – Decked out in 1940s throwback tailored dresses and perfectly coiffed curls, the Victory Belles seem delightfully out of place in the age of hip-hop.
- N.C. Symphony to perform annual Holiday Pops concert at ECC
Sunday, December 8, 2013
The N.C. Symphony is coming to town.
- Pope shepherds aid to sick, poor
Thursday, December 5, 2013
VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis has ramped up the Vatican’s charity work, sending his chief alms-giver and a contingent of the Swiss Guard onto the streets of Rome at night to do what he usually can’t do: comfort the poor and the homeless.
- Christmas Chorus sets season’s tone
Wednesday, December 4, 2013
It is anyone’s guess as to when the Christmas season officially begins, but in Rocky Mount it starts Friday night.
- Mansion greets holiday visitors
Wednesday, December 4, 2013
Stonewall Manor will throw open its doors this month for a series of afternoon and evening tours through the Christmas-decorated antebellum mansion.
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Telegram editorial writers weigh in on local, state and national issues.
- Clark is welcome addition to Wesleyan
Sunday, December 8, 2013
We hope Dr. Dewey Clark will continue to build on the traditions and the characteristics that have helped make N.C. Wesleyan College a great resource when he takes over as president of the college sometime next year.
- Mandela leaves shining example for all
Saturday, December 7, 2013
The world lost one of its most revered and inspiring leaders with the passing last week of Nelson Mandela.
- Public should press leaders on teacher pay
Friday, December 6, 2013
You’ve heard the outcry over teacher pay in North Carolina.
- Congress should revisit payday loan law
Thursday, December 5, 2013
One of the better battles won by N.C. Attorney General Roy Cooper has been much-needed changes in payday lending laws.
- McCrory offers encouraging word on pay
Wednesday, December 4, 2013
Perhaps the only good news related to teacher pay in North Carolina in recent weeks has been Gov. Pat McCrory’s reaction to all the bad news.
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