NCC to host career open house

October 17, 2018

Nash Community College in partnership with Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools will host a “Career in a Year” Open House from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 23.

The event will highlight programs of study offered through the college’s Continuing Education department that can be completed…

Newcomer challenges school board member

October 15, 2018

LaShawnda Washington faces challenger Robert Cordell in her re-election bid for the District 9 seat on the Nash-Rocky Mount Board of Education.

Cordell said he feels he has a vested interest in the school district because he was born and raised in Rocky Mount and is a product of the…

Edgecombe honors top principal

October 13, 2018

The principal of Edgecombe Early College High School has been named the 2018-19 Principal of the Year for Edgecombe County Public Schools.

Matt Smith, who is serving his fifth year as principal of the school, said he is humbled by the honor.

“There are so many visionary leaders in our county,…

Marching bands shine at showcase

September 24, 2018

Saturday night was a time for participants in Nash County marching band programs to shine.

The second annual Nash-Rocky Mount Marching Band Showcase was held Saturday night at Northern Nash HIgh School. Bands from Northern Nash, Southern Nash, Nash Central and Rocky Mount high schools all presented…

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Event to showcase area bands

September 22, 2018

The second annual Nash County High School Band Showcase will be presented beginning at 5:30 p.m. tonight at Northern Nash High School.

This year’s theme for the showcase is “Together We Play.” Four local high school bands will be showcasing their progress so far this…

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Charter school to offer drone flight training

October 18, 2018

High school students at North East Carolina Preparatory School soon will be able to receive training in Unmanned Aircraft Systems, commonly known as drones.

The Unmanned Safety Institute recently announced that the school will be offering its Small UAS Safety Certification. The…

Residents sound off on school consolidation

October 17, 2018

RED OAK — Community members gathered Tuesday night in the Red Oak Elementary School cafeteria to participate in the last of a series of three public forums held to discuss the proposal to build a new elementary school in the northern part of Nash County.

Shelton Jefferies, superintendent of…

Williford dropped from takeover list

October 16, 2018

Williford Elementary School likely will not be included in North Carolina’s Innovative School District in the coming year.

Dave Prickett, a spokesman for the Innovative School District, told the Telegram Monday that the school is not on the list of schools that LaTeesa Allen,…