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Local grad receives prestigious scholarship

June 23, 2018

Nash-Rocky Mount Early College High School graduate Cielo Murillo-Gomez of Bailey is one of 10 students who have been awarded the prestigious Chancellor’s Scholarship, which covers full institutional costs for four years of study.

The Chancellor’s Scholarship is Appalachian’s…

Wesleyan president’s son follows in his footsteps

June 22, 2018

N.C. Wesleyan College President Dr. Dewey Clark pays close attention to numbers.

When his son, Nick, decided he would join Wesleyan’s Class of 2022 this fall, Clark realized something: Nick would be attending Wesleyan exactly 40 years after he arrived on campus as a freshman in the fall of…

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Grads bid farewell to Tar River Academy

June 21, 2018

A total of 43 Tar River Academy seniors turned their tassels during the June 8 graduation ceremony that was held in the school auditorium.

The graduates have exciting futures to look forward to as 18 will attend two-year colleges, four will enlist in the military, 20 will enter the workforce and…

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Students receive Good Citizens Awards

June 20, 2018

Micajah Pettaway Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution honored the winners of the DAR Good Citizens Award at its May meeting.

The DAR recognizes and rewards seniors who possess the qualities of dependability, service, leadership and patriotism in their homes, schools and communities.…

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June 17, 2018

Scholarship: The Rocky Mount Chapter of PFLAG is accepting applications for its $1,000 scholarship that will be awarded to a graduating senior who has worked to promote the well-being of gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender students at school or in the community. Students, parents and…

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Ginny Mohrbutter: United Way to launch local jobs program

June 17, 2018

Economic development and jobs are very important for our local community and possibly not an area that people readily associate with United Way.

We do know that United Way and our fundraising as well as community development efforts help drive a higher quality of life, which in turn impacts…

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NCC students take study trip to Peru

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June 19, 2018

NCC Study Abroad Coordinator Katie Hoffer, faculty and staff chaperones including NCC President Dr. Bill Carver and 12 students from Nash Community College departed May 15 for a study abroad trip to Peru.

The trip gave students an opportunity to experience Peru’s beautiful diversity from…


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Area student serves as Senate page

June 21, 2018

Jaqueline Morado recently served as a page in the state Senate.

Morado is the daughter of Gerardo and Diana Morado of Elm City and attends Saint Thomas More Academy.

She was sponsored by state Sen. Toby Fitch, D-Wilson, and appointed by Senate President Pro Tem Phil Berger, R-Rockingham.

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Martin tapped for state commission

June 21, 2018

Gov. Roy Cooper recently appointed Sheila P. Martin, executive director of the Dunn Center for the Performing Arts, to serve as a member of the License to Give Trust Fund Commission.

Established in 2004, the 15-member License to Give Trust Fund Commission awards grants to nonprofit groups to be…

Patillo alumni award annual scholarships

June 20, 2018

The W. A. Pattillo High School National Alumni Association exists to advance W.A. Pattillo High School Inc. among the general alumni population and serves as an advocate for the Alumni Association. 

The W.A. Pattillo High School National Alumni Association Inc.…

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