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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…

Community developer to speak at Peacemakers banquet

September 19, 2017

Peacemakers of Rocky Mount will host its annual Hope Banquet fundraiser at 7 p.m. Oct. 5. at Englewood Baptist Church in Rocky Mount.

“This will be an incredible evening as we come together to celebrate the great things God is doing in South Rocky Mount through Peacemakers and look forward to…

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YMCA offers membership special

September 18, 2017

The Harrison Family YMCA in Rocky Mount is offering the community a 100 percent money-back guarantee for anyone who joins as a member during the month of September.

Because the YMCA is an organization known for its welcoming atmosphere with programs and services available to fit the whole…

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Culinary scholarship established at NCC

September 17, 2017

Nash Community College recently announced the establishment of the Thomas Cliett Family Culinary Scholarship.

The endowed scholarship was established by Anne D. Cliett in memory of her husband, Thomas Cliett, to assist students in pursuit of an associate degree in culinary arts.

“We are so…

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Catherine Roche: Library cards bring benefits to residents

September 17, 2017

September is Library Card Sign-up Month, and Braswell Memorial Library joins the American Library Association and public libraries nationwide to encourage parents and caregivers to give the children in their lives the educational boost that comes with having a library card.

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Weldon schools honor Rocky Mount native

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September 16, 2017

Corey Lamont Odom of Rocky Mount has been named Weldon City Schools 2017-18 Teacher Of The Year.

The announcement was made during the opening convocation on Aug. 23 at Halifax Community College.

Odom has been a teacher with Weldon City Schools for 18 years, serving as an Exceptional Children's…


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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…

Addiction recovery events planned

September 19, 2017

September is National Recovery Month and local organizations are hosting three events this week to educate the public and support people recovering from substance use disorders.

Nash Community College will host a Recovery Celebration Fair from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in the…

Law Enforcement Association donates to ECC Foundation

September 15, 2017

The Edgecombe County Law Enforcement Association has presented the Edgecombe Community College Foundation with a donation of nearly $30,000.

The gift will support scholarships for qualified students enrolled in Basic Law Enforcement Training at ECC.

BLET School Director Bernie Taylor said the funds…

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