Monday, May 20, 2013
Rochelle Richardson and her fellow cheerleaders were on the sidelines of a church basketball game on Feb. 21 when the emotions of the night turned from joy to fear.
- Mother, son killed in crash on U.S. 64
Monday, May 20, 2013
Authorities said a Sanford woman and her teenage son died early Sunday in a car crash on U.S. 64.
- Public Works Week to feature city equipment show
Monday, May 20, 2013
City officials are giving residents the chance today to see various Public Works equipment up close at the Environmental Services Building.
- Braswell library event focuses on ‘Senior Power’
Monday, May 20, 2013
Local vendors that cater specifically to senior citizens will fill the meeting rooms Wednesday at Braswell Memorial Library as part of the library’s annual Senior Day.
- Firefighters rescue pets from house fire
Monday, May 20, 2013
Volunteer firefighters rescued three pets Friday during a house fire.
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- Happening event draws families to town
Monday, May 20, 2013
TARBORO – Intermittent rain showers didn’t seem to have much of an effect on the crowds at Saturday’s Happening on the Common with entire families enjoying live music, carnival food and handmade crafts from more than 70 venders.
Monday, May 20, 2013
A woman from the Battleboro community was arrested this weekend for allegedly attempting to poison five people because she wasn’t allowed to share their cheese.
- Two men charged in unrelated assaults
Monday, May 20, 2013
Two Rocky Mount men were assaulted Friday in separate incidents.
- Police seek suspects in robbery of pizza delivery driver
Monday, May 20, 2013
Rocky Mount police are searching for two suspects wanted in connection with the Sunday night robbery of a pizza delivery driver.
- Man charged with attempted prescription fraud
Saturday, May 18, 2013
A Rocky Mount man was charged Monday in connection with attempted prescription fraud in April.
- Three men charged in Tarboro drug raid
Friday, May 17, 2013
Three Edgecombe County men were arrested Tuesday after officers found drugs and paraphernalia during a search of a house.
- Police charge two men in homicide
Friday, May 17, 2013
Two men were charged with murder Thursday in connection with a fatal attempted robbery, according to Rocky Mount police reports.
Monday, May 20, 2013
Two Edgecombe Community College radiography students were awarded Jane Cox Hendrix scholarships at the recent N.C. Society of Radiologic Technologists annual conference.
- Rotary Awareness Day encourages youth
Monday, May 20, 2013
The Nash/Rocky Mount Rotary Club recently celebrated Rotary Awareness Day by treating a fifth grade class to a fun-filled day at the Imperial Center and Children’s Museum.
- Local students honored for academic achievements at schools
Saturday, May 18, 2013
The following students recently enrolled in college or were recognized for academic achievement:Bradley Harper of Nashville recently graduated from Bob Jones University.
- Meeting talks about new testing system
Saturday, May 18, 2013
The Edgecombe-Nash Retired School Personnel met March 12 in Braswell Memorial Library’s Warner Room. After President Mary Williams welcomed everyone, the Rev.
- YMCA supports National Water Safety Month
Saturday, May 18, 2013
As swim season approaches, the Harrison Family YMCA encourages children and parents in Rocky Mount to explore the many benefits of swimming at the Y, while also keeping safety a top priority.
- G.W. Carver alumni celebrates 72nd anniversary
Monday, May 20, 2013
The G.W. Carver Alumni Association is preparing to celebrate the 72nd anniversary of the founding of the school.
Monday, May 20, 2013
RALEIGH — North Carolina’s Democratic attorney general is opposing an N.C. Senate budget provision that moves much of an investigative unit from his department to one headed by an appointee of Republican Gov. Pat McCrory.
- Two-year-old shoots self after finding dad's gun
Monday, May 20, 2013
ASHEBORO — A 2-year-old boy is recovering after Randolph County deputies say he found a handgun inside his home, put it in his mouth, and the weapon fired.
- Autopsy finds Wake County deputies shot mental patient in back
Monday, May 20, 2013
RALEIGH — An autopsy report says Wake County sheriff's deputies shot an unarmed mental patient four times, including once at point-blank range in the back.
- Corruption trial of ex-N.C. Rep. LaRoque begins
Monday, May 20, 2013
RALEIGH — As a powerful member of the Republican leadership in the N.C. House, Rep. Stephen A. LaRoque railed for years against big government and those who take taxpayer handouts.
- N.C. Senate budget plan heavy on Medicaid spending
Monday, May 20, 2013
RALEIGH — Senate Republicans said Monday their two-year budget proposal demonstrates how Medicaid keeps siphoning away money from other priorities, but critics assert that the GOP spending plan keeps taking from the needy and the middle class.
- Charlotte teacher says student hit her during field trip
Monday, May 20, 2013
FORT MILL — A Charlotte high school teacher plans to press charges against a student she accuses of hitting her in the face during an amusement park field trip.
Monday, May 20, 2013
RALEIGH — As a powerful member of the Republican leadership in the N.C. House, Rep. Stephen A. LaRoque railed for years against big government and those who take taxpayer handouts.
- Bills fly in frantic session
Saturday, May 18, 2013
State lawmakers worked furiously this week trying to pass bills through their respective chambers before Thursday’s crossover deadline in the N.C. General Assembly.
- N.C. House passes abortion restrictions at deadline
Thursday, May 16, 2013
RALEIGH — North Carolina representatives passed hotly debated new abortion restrictions, including a measure to prohibit insurers joining a future health care exchange from providing abortion coverage, as they pressed against a Thursday deadline to keep bills alive through the end of the session in 2014.
- N.C. House, Senate plans differ on sales taxes
Thursday, May 16, 2013
RALEIGH — N.C. House Republicans offered their own tax overhaul plan Thursday that would reduce personal and corporate income rates like their Senate counterparts but reveals stark differences over the scope of sales tax.
- Edwards reactivates law license
Thursday, May 16, 2013
RALEIGH — Former presidential contender John Edwards has reactivated his license to practice law and is setting out on the speaking circuit.
- N.C. Senate approves two major environmental repeals
Thursday, May 16, 2013
RALEIGH — The North Carolina Senate passed two major environmental rollbacks Wednesday ahead of a deadline over objections from Democratic lawmakers.
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