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Annual Scouting for Food campaign kicks off this weekend

The East Carolina Council of the Boy Scouts of America will launch its annual Scouting for Food drive this weekend.

Charles Penny: Energy Share to offer home weather help

Back in the fall, Rocky Mount began a new program to provide assistance to city utility customers in weatherizing homes. This program still is available and still is accepting applications.

Academic Achievement

Student honor rolls posted from schools throughout the Twin Counties.

Hill completes basic training

PFC Christian Blake Hill graduated Sept. 29 from Army basic training at Fort Jackson, S.C.

  • Harrell completes basic training

    Army National Guard Pvt. Dustin Harrell has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, S.C.

  • McCleary completes Air Force training

    Air Force Reserve Airman Stuart A. McCleary has graduated from basic training at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas.

  • Steward receives promotion

    PORTSMOUTH, Va. – Navy Chief Petty Officer Marcus J. Steward was honored at a pinning ceremony Sept. 16 to mark his promotion to his current rank.

  • Kingsberry completes basic training

    Army Pfc. Rodney C. Kingsberry has graduated from basic training at Fort Sill, Okla.

  • Rocky Mount officer among top engineers

    FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo. — An Army officer from Rocky Mount has been recognized as one of the service’s best combat engineers. First Lt.