Thursday, September 21, 2017

At least one killed, four injured in two multi-car wrecks on U.S. 64

September 20, 2017

At least one person is dead following a pair of wrecks Wednesday evening in Nash County.

Nash County Communications received the report of the wrecks at 5:38 p.m. A news release posted to the Nash County Sheriff’s Office’s Facebook page stated the agency responded to the incident…

Nashville grocery store to close

September 20, 2017

NASHVILLE — A longtime local grocery store will shut down at the end of the month.

JustSave Foods at 731 E. Washington St. in Nashville is scheduled to close by Sept. 30. Kimberly George, vice president of communication and corporate citizenship of Alex Lee Inc., JustSave’s parent…

Traffic stop leads to cocaine bust

September 20, 2017

A traffic stop Tuesday in Nash County ended with a Florida man being arrested on drug charges.

Deputies conducted a traffic stop at 8:13 a.m. on the northbound lanes of Interstate 95 near mile marker 137. A search of the vehicle, a 2017 Nissan, uncovered 269 grams of cocaine with a street value of…

Homicide suspect commits suicide, deputies say

September 18, 2017

The man accused of killing Brian Scott Keen Jr. Sunday night in Nash County is dead.

The Nash County Sheriff’s Office on Monday said law enforcement officers found Stell dead in “an undisclosed cemetery in Halifax County.” A news release said Stell died as a result of suicide, but…

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North East Prep seniors nominated for prestigious scholarship

September 21, 2017

Two seniors at North East Carolina Prep School have been nominated for the Morehead-Cain Scholarship to attend the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill in the fall.

Caroline Barrett and Bryce Coggin have been nominated for the prestigious four-year scholarship.

Barrett is the daughter James…

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NCC puts emphasis on community

September 20, 2017

Nash Community College President Bill Carver is fond of pointing out that “community” is the school’s middle name.

It is this connection to community that marks Nash Community College as it celebrates 50 years of service to Nash County and the surrounding areas. Now…

Two students awarded credit union scholarships

September 20, 2017

Local Government Federal Credit Union recently awarded scholarships to Tanner Boone of Rocky Mount and Joshua Boyd from Elm City.

Boone and Boyd will use the scholarship to study at N.C. State University and are two of 120 deserving high school seniors and post-secondary students that…

City launches automated call system

September 20, 2017

The city of Rocky Mount has now implemented an automated calling system to remind customers of their utility payments.

Business manager Latasha Hall said customers will receive a call anytime their bill is past due.

“This is a courtesy reminder,” she said. “We will not…

Panthers seek to boost results after underwhelming games

September 21, 2017

CHARLOTTE — The Panthers’ defense is doing its part.

Now quarterback Cam Newton and offense hopes to start pulling its weight as Carolina prepares to host the New Orleans Saints on Sunday.

Carolina’s offense has managed just two touchdowns and settled for six field goals in two…

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Gryphons tennis finds new ace, pick up where it left off

September 20, 2017

Caroline Broderick’s expression didn’t change much during her No. 1 singles win over Northern Nash’s Grayson Tanner on Tuesday. Her win helped Rocky Mount High to a 9-0 victory, keeping pace with 3-A Big East Conference leader Wilson Fike.

Whether the Gryphons sophomore scored a…

Police charge teen in shooting, robbery

September 19, 2017

A Rocky Mount teenager has been arrested in connection with a Sept. 12 shooting on Cokey Road.

Rocky Mount police on Tuesday arrested Chrisaun Whitaker, 16, of Rocky Mount in connection with the shooting. They said an investigation into the case led them to identify Whitaker as a chief suspect.…

Smashing: MLB home run record on track to fall Tuesday

September 19, 2017

NEW YORK — Giancarlo Stanton’s smacks, Aaron Judge’s jolts and all those dizzying long balls helped Major League Baseball move another poke closer to the inevitable.

Nearly two decades after the height of the Steroids Era, the sport is on track to break its season record for home…

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Apple crumble ideal to capture rich pie taste

September 20, 2017

The arrival of apple season is a worthy consolation prize for the departure of summer. Leaves will soon be turning red and golden brown, but for now, I am celebrating the original fall flavor (before pumpkin spice syrupy things took over the world): apples slow-baked in some form of buttery pastry,…

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Fed to start modestly reducing bond holdings

September 21, 2017

WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve will begin shrinking the enormous portfolio of bonds that it amassed after the 2008 financial crisis to try to sustain a frail economy. The move reflects a strengthened economy and could mean higher rates on mortgages and other loans over time.

The Fed…

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Frank Bruni: Spicey gets a makeover for the Emmys

September 21, 2017

I’m an awards-show geek who usually spends the morning after the Emmys or Oscars nattering about who was unjustly robbed, who was unwisely dressed and whether it’s a felony in Hollywood to consume more than 300…

Letter to the Editor: Why does it have to take a tragedy to pull the nation together?

September 21, 2017

As I sit here and continue to watch the coverage of the flooding, I see neighbor helping neighbor, stranger helping stranger and I realize that people are quite genuine to one another. I see that people do really love their…

Speak Up: Gas price props up truck sales

September 21, 2017

The economy is heating up, but gas is still stubbornly cheap.

Gas should be $4-$5 per gallon but it is not.

Before the hurricanes, it was $2 per gallon.

Gas prices are being kept down artificially to prop up sales of big…

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