Edgecombe County’s loss could wind up being Edgecombe County’s gain. Read more
Nash County sheriff candidate David Brake won in a landslide by defeating his opponent, Jose… Read more
Two Nash County commissioners, Democrat Gwen Wilkins and Republican Wayne Outlaw, on Tuesday… Read more
City Councilmen Reuben Blackwell and Richard Joyner were voted back into their respective of… Read more
After a two-year break brought about by the pandemic, the Pinetops 300 is returning to Schoo… Read more
Allen Chesser won the Republican nomination for the state House District 25 seat in a come-f… Read more
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Rocky Mount Academy experienced triumph and heartbreak on Tuesday in the North Carolina Inde… Read more
Jalen Brown, an offensive lineman from Northern Nash’s football team, and Brian Batchelor, h… Read more
Nash Central High School is one of eight in the state which has been honored by the North Ca… Read more
The Rocky Mount Academy boys tennis team keeps rolling in its pursuit of back-to-back state … Read more
Nash and Edgecombe counties produced a team champion, a relay champion and 14 individual cha… Read more
The East top seed NC Wesleyan University baseball team fell 10-7 in the second game of their… Read more
First, I want to thank Josephine Bridgers for the excellent article concerning parenting. Read more
On the eve of Tuesday’s primary, former President Donald Trump asked voters to give U.S. Rep. Madison Cawthorn a “second chance.” Read more
In a comment on a recent post, Paula said: “It’s a very tough time. We need a hope machine! Anyone know how to build one? Read more
There was a time when spending big at a swanky restaurant would be regarded as an occasion requiring dress-up. Then the slob culture took over so that even when an establishment made great effort to arrange flowers, iron tablecloths and provide formal service, customers would turn up in sweatshirts and ratty sneakers. Read more
Tray-Seas Soul Food is the only restaurant located in Princeville. Read more
In the wake of 18-year-old Payton Gendron allegedly opening fire on people in the parking lot of a supermarket in Buffalo, N.Y., on Sunday, May 15, a 180-page manifesto has emerged, suggesting that Gendron “belongs to a global fraternity fused by the internet and fixated on the idea that white people are being intentionally replaced,” according to the Washington Post. Read more
Nash UNC Health Care is hosting its fourth annual Healthy Heart Fair from 4-7 p.m. on June 2… Read more
The state of North Carolina is considering a proposal that would require a two-year associat… Read more
Making financial decisions takes time, attention and energy at any age. In the case of elder… Read more
The Rocky Mount Debu-ette Club would like to announce the 2022 seniors. Read more
“Have you played Wordle yet?” is a question I hear daily at my house. My husband is talking … Read more
Jammie Wacenske of Wendell has been named Nash Community College’s 2022 Outstanding Alumna. Read more
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State AP Stories
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Several state legislators won't be returning to the North Carolina General Assembly next January after primary losses, while former lawmakers had mixed results in trying to get back to the House or Senate.
Printing mistakes will force local election officials in Pennsylvania and Oregon to redo thousands of mailed ballots, a laborious process that could delay results for some closely contested races in Tuesday's primaries.
RALElGH, N.C. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Ted Budd and former state Supreme Court Chief Justice Cheri Beasley won their respective Senate primaries on Tuesday, setting up a fall election matchup that should again test former President Donald Trump's influence in North Carolina.
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Donald Trump’s choice for Pennsylvania governor won his primary Tuesday night and his Senate pick was locked in an exceedingly close contest as the former president worked to expand his hold on the Republican Party.
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LONDON (AP) — European and American health authorities have identified a number of monkeypox cases in recent days, mostly in young men. It's a surprising outbreak of disease that rarely appears outside Africa.
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The white man accused of killing 10 Black people at a supermarket in Buffalo appeared in court Thursday, standing silently during a brief proceeding attended by some relatives of the victims after a grand jury indicted him.
CANNES, France (AP) — One of the most memorable lines — and Rob Reiner's personal favorite — of “This Is Spinal Tap” goes: “There’s a fine line between stupid and clever.”
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Hundreds more Ukrainian fighters who made their stand inside Mariupol's bombed-out steel plant surrendered, bringing the total to over 1,700, Russia said Thursday, amid international fears about the fate of the prisoners in Moscow's hands.