Gov. Roy Cooper’s initiative to improve the way state government works with and helps rural communities came to Edgecombe County on Tuesday. 

As one of the six pilots for the “Hometown Strong” initiative, Edgecombe County officials and community partners welcomed state…

Ticks and mosquitoes are more than just nuisances — some carry germs that can make people seriously ill.

“There are simple, easy ways to ‘Fight the Bite’ while enjoying the outdoors this summer,” said Edgecombe County Health Director Karen Lachapelle.…

TARBORO — The Tarboro Town Council approved a new budget for fiscal year 2018-19 at its recent monthly meeting.

The spending plan features a small raise for employees, a new stormwater fee, replacement of three police vehicles and the addition of two positions.

The overall budget will be…

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.…

TARBORO — The Edgecombe County Board of Education unanimously approved nine action items including an application for Career and Technical Education funding during Monday’s board meeting. 

CTE Education Coordinator Sheila Porcher presented the board with an executive summary…

Edgecombe County Public Schools is working to make sure that no children in the county go hungry while school is closed this summer by sponsoring the Summer Food Service program for children.

The program offers free meals to children and teens ages 18 and younger who come to a summer meals site.…

T.J. Harris, Matthew Raynor and Aaron Drake are going to play baseball together for a few more seasons.

The trio signed with Lenoir Community College recently, and fellow senior Jeshon Smith signed to run cross country locally at N.C. Wesleyan.

Harris, a third baseman, knew he wanted to play…

The NCHSAA on Monday released its playoff pairings for the spring sports season.

Nash Central is the lone area school to host two opening-round games, and will do so in girls’ soccer and baseball. The Rocky Mount Prep baseball team earned a first-round bye.

Baseball is the area’s…

TARBORO — The afternoon celebration on a quiet section of Panola Street in Tarboro was centered around tennis, but it really wasn’t about the sport.

Brenna Bryant’s tennis skills certainly are and have been good enough for the Tarboro High School senior to play college tennis…

A celebration to commemorate the legacy of Jeff and Elizabeth Hyman Knight, which is worth sharing with the community, especially in these days and times, was held on Mother's Day.

Through the union of Jeff and Elizabeth there were 15 children born, all currently living. The children reside in…

Mark Twain once said, "The secret of success is making your vocation your vacation." Smart and clever man. My guess is that most successful professional fishing guides would agree with that assessment wholeheartedly.

If you don't have access to a boat, and bank or pier fishing is not going to fill…

Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc. is finishing up its 70th Debutante Cotillion.

The members of the Rocky Mount chapter are preparing for scholarship presentations to the young ladies who participated in the pageant program.

Alona Jewell Grandy was crowned Queen of the 2018 Debutante Cotillion sponsored…