Some schools remain closed, others delay opening

December 11, 2018

The threat of black ice this morning caused several schools and organizations to close or delay opening today and others to reschedule meetings.

Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools also has announced that schools will be closed today for students and staff. All athletic and evening events are also…

School district sells former Pope school

December 05, 2018

New members of the Nash-Rocky Mount Board of Education joined the school board Monday just in time to help unanimously approve the sale of the former O.R. Pope Elementary School.

Dean Edwards, Chris Bissette and Lank Dunton, who recently won seats on the school board representing Districts 2, 4 and…

Rocky Mount Prep names new principal

December 05, 2018

Rocky Mount Preparatory School has named a new high school principal to replace one who was let go in May in a controversial decision.

James L. Knight Jr. will take the reins of the secondary school at the charter school beginning after the holiday break, Rocky Mount Prep announced this week in a…

Global Achievers School stages first play performance

December 01, 2018

Global Achievers School recently held its first stage performance, “Sleeping Beauty.”

Three young ladies in the third grade performed this favorite fairy tale, complete with costumes, props and a backstage area. According to teacher Alesia Johnson, the original purpose of reading…

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ECC, NCC honored for roles in health initiative

November 28, 2018

The Catalyst for Healthy Eating and Active Living program recently recognized Edgecombe Community College and Nash Community College for their roles in helping to improve the health of area residents.

Catalyst Director Jamie Cousins and several members of the Catalyst team recently met with…

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School leaders rethink security measures

December 08, 2018

School leaders are rethinking a recent decision to hire a Nashville police officer to work part-time as a security officer at the Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools Administrative Building in Nashville.

The Nash-Rocky Mount Board of Education voted in November to approve an $18,000 contract to…

State closes new charter school

December 07, 2018

Nash County’s newest charter school will be closing its doors soon.

The state Board of Education on Thursday formerly rejected Global Achievers School’s appeal to halt the revocation of its charter from the state. The school, which opened in August, was notified in November…

Police probe school threat

November 16, 2018

Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools students remained safe Thursday after a threat made to Rocky Mount police put all schools in the district on a soft lockdown for the entire day.

“We are grateful for the assistance of law enforcement officers,” Superintendent Shelton Jefferies said…