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Students attend leadership institute

July 23, 2017

“I am character .. I am Leadership ... I am service” was the mantra chanted by North East Carolina Prep School students selected to attend the annual Student Leadership Institute hosted by the N.C. Department of Public Instruction.

In its sixth year, the institute is designed to prepare…

Relatives gather for 62nd reunion

July 22, 2017

More than 100 family members and friends recently gathered to celebrate and commemorate the 62nd consecutive annual family reunion of the Lewis Family at First Cosmopolitan Baptist Church in Raleigh.

The 2017 reunion was hosted by the Rev. Dr. W.B. Lewis, founding pastor and now pastor…

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YMCA offers diabetes education

July 21, 2017

At the YMCA, a supportive community is a big part of wellness.

At every age and every level of activity, you’ll find people just like you looking to live a little bit healthier. Members and program participants often cite the support and enthusiasm of fellow participants and staff…

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Scout builds walking track for medical clinic

July 20, 2017

Eagle Scout candidate Nicholas Jordan Andrews completed a new Vidant Family Medicine-Pinetops walking track earlier this year that has since proved to be popular with the clinic staff, patients and families and community as a whole.

The total project involved screening and laying a 1/8 mile walking…

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Rochelle Small-Toney: Getting acquainted with the city

July 23, 2017

My first three weeks serving as city manager for Rocky Mount have been extremely busy.

A part of my first day was comprised of remarks to our city’s employees immediately following an oath of office administered by Mayor Pro Tem W.B. Bullock. The following Monday, I had the opportunity to…

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Students complete Farm Bureau program

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July 19, 2017

Edgecombe County students Jacqueline Dickens and Caley Mayo recently were recognized for completing NC Farm Bureau's Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders Program.

The program assists exceptional rising high school seniors from across the state in exploring agricultural-related college majors…


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Community Worship Services to continue Sunday

July 21, 2017

A group of local churches and clergy will continue to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Summer Community Worship Services in Rocky Mount this weekend.

Organizers said the services are designed to worship and give thanks for the privilege of all races to share the call to be in the presence of Jesus…

Princeville to host events focused on recovery efforts

July 20, 2017

The town of Princeville is holding a couple upcoming events geared to its recovery efforts.

An open house will take place from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday at the Edgecombe County Administration Building Auditorium at 201 St. Andrew St. in Tarboro. Officials said the community is invited to give…

Meeting to discuss plans for Special Olympics

July 18, 2017

The public is encouraged to attend an upcoming meeting to help a worthwhile cause.

A Special Olympics Nash County interest meeting will take place at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Booker T. Theater. Special Olympics Nash County works with the Rocky Mount Parks and Recreation Department for use of…

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