Local chapter prepares to celebrate Red Cross month

From Staff Reports | February 9, 2012 - 8:05pm

March is Red Cross Month, and the American Red Cross is asking everyone to help people in need by supporting the lifesaving services it provides.

Scouts to collect food donations

From Staff Reports | February 9, 2012 - 8:04pm

Local Scouts will be collecting food Saturday morning as part of their Scouting for Food drive, the single largest one-day food drive in the nation.

South Edgecombe students hold career fair

From Contributed Reports | February 7, 2012 - 11:30pm

South Edgecombe Middle School students participated in a career fair held in the school auditorium Jan. 13.

ECC nominates three for awards

From Contributed Reports | February 7, 2012 - 11:30pm

Edgecombe Community College has nominated the following students for the 2012 Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship: Kevin Pixley, Jenny Wesner and Elaine Williams.

Caswell Center Foundation offers scholarship program

From Contributed Reports | February 7, 2012 - 11:29pm

The Caswell Center Foundation announced the availability of three $1,000 scholarships for the 2012-13 academic school year.

City holds program at senior center

From Contributed Reports | February 7, 2012 - 11:27pm

City of Rocky Mount Special Programs Division held T.A.P.S (Teach-Activities-Play-Socialization) at the Rocky Mount Senior Center on Jan. 21.

Rocky Mount Deltas announce officers for new biennium

From Contributed Reports | February 4, 2012 - 9:12pm

The Rocky Mount Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. announced officers and public service plans for the 2011-2013 biennium.

Elizabethan Gardens offers far more than greenery

By Dee Long | February 4, 2012 - 9:11pm

Guests from The Elizabethan Gardens and its Board of Governors highlighted the Manteo pleasure-garden, a dream of The Garden Club of North Carolina Inc. at the Edgecombe Garden Club luncheon held Jan. 4 at the Tarboro Fountains of the Albemarle.

RMA honors Turner Battle Scholarship winners

From Contributed Reports | February 4, 2012 - 9:10pm

This year’s recipients of the Turner Battle Scholarship at Rocky Mount Academy have been announced and honored at a recent reception for students, parents and Foundation Trustees.

Heroes Banquet to honor Betty McCain

From Contributed Reports | February 4, 2012 - 9:08pm

The American Red Cross will honor former N.C. Cultural Resources Secretary Betty McCain at its Heroes Banquet on March 1 at Wilson Country Club.

Nash DSS names its Employee of the Year

From Contributed Reports | February 4, 2012 - 9:05pm

Suzette Brett, center, was recognized as Nash County Department of Social Services 2011 Employee of the Year on Jan. 17.

Local experts to address families of aging parents during March meeting

From Contributed Reports | February 4, 2012 - 8:58pm

TARBORO – Like millions of baby boomers in the United States, Eastern North Carolinians want to know: Are my parents safe living in their house?

Heritage Hospital employees earn certification for Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

From Contributed Reports | February 4, 2012 - 8:56pm

TARBORO – Three Heritage Hospital employees recently received their certification for Lean Six Sigma Green Belt: Laboratory Manager Julie Allard, Director of Quality Programs Sherrill Beaman and Quality Improvement Coordinator Bonnie Walker.

NCC announces Nurse Aide I, II graduates

February 4, 2012 - 8:53pm

Nash Community College is pleased to announce the following Nurse Aide I and II graduates.

Fountain remains moved from family farm

By Dee Long and Bill Fountain | February 4, 2012 - 8:50pm

We are two great-grandchildren who initiated this project: Ardelia Harper “Dee” Long of Tarboro and William “Bill” Buckley Fountain of Richmond, Va.

Annual Scouting for Food campaign kicks off this weekend

From Staff Reports | February 2, 2012 - 6:42pm

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

Whitakers group works to boost community projects

From Contributed Reports | January 31, 2012 - 6:40pm

The James McFarlin Community Development Inc. is working in Whitakers and the surrounding area to help improve the lives of local residents.

NCC Drama Club makes donation

From Contributed Reports | January 28, 2012 - 4:17pm

Nash Community College’s Drama Club recently awarded the Nash Community College Foundation $200 for student scholarships.

Family donates funds for scholarship

From Contributed Reports | January 28, 2012 - 3:54pm

The family of Louise Proctor Kidwell made a contribution to Edgecombe Community College to support an H&R Block scholarship.

Edgecombe-Nash Retired School Personnel learn of legal services plan

By Dee Long | January 28, 2012 - 3:48pm

The Edgecombe-Nash Retired School Personnel met Nov. 15 in the Warner Room at Braswell Memorial Library.

NCC emergency medical technicians graduate

From Contributed Reports | January 28, 2012 - 3:47pm

Nash Community College recently announced its January Emergency Medical Technician graduates.

Carney returns to Celebrate Life Banquet

From Contributed Reports | January 28, 2012 - 3:41pm

The Pregnancy Care Center Board of Directors, by popular demand, has named Shawn Carney, cofounder of 40 Days for Life and the host of television show “Being Human,” as the keynote speaker at this year’s Pregnancy Care Center Celebrate Life Banquet.

Schools laud students

From Contributed Reports | January 28, 2012 - 10:52am

The following students have been recognized for academic achievements:

South Edgecombe students particpiate in career fair

From Contributed Reports | January 25, 2012 - 8:13pm

South Edgecombe Middle School students participated in a career fair held Jan. 13 in the school auditorium.

Seventh-grader awarded college scholarship

From Contributed Reports | January 25, 2012 - 8:02pm

Trenise Moore, a seventh-grader at Phillip’s Middle School in Battleboro, was the recipient of the 2011 Victor E. Bell Scholarship.