Wednesday, April 23, 2014
PARIS — Without love, what is Paris? And yet what is a trip to Paris without unfettered vistas of the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre or Notre Dame from bridges over the River Seine?
- Wild leopard injures six, sets off minor stampede in market
Tuesday, April 22, 2014
MEERUT, India — Forestry officials and police armed with tranquilizer darts searched for a leopard that injured six people and drove residents indoors in a bustling northern Indian city, police said Tuesday.
- Stowaway teen forces review of airport security
Tuesday, April 22, 2014
SAN JOSE, Calif. — A 15-year-old boy found his way onto an airport’s tarmac and climbed into a jetliner’s wheel well, then flew for five freezing hours to Hawaii — a misadventure that forced authorities to take a hard look at the security system that protects the nation’s airline fleet.
- Public smoke-out marks pot holiday in Colorado
Tuesday, April 22, 2014
DENVER — Tens of thousands of revelers raised joints, pipes and vaporizer devices to the sky Sunday at a central Denver park in a defiant toast to the April 20 pot holiday, a once-underground celebration that stepped into the mainstream in the first state in the nation to legalize recreational marijuana.
- Teen suspended for asking Miss America to prom
Saturday, April 19, 2014
YORK, Pa. — A Pennsylvania high school student is in hot water for asking Miss America to prom during a question and answer session at school.
- Pitt County man killed when pinned under tractor
Friday, April 18, 2014
GREENVILLE — Investigators in Pitt County say a man was killed when his tractor jumped into gear and pinned him under a tire.
Thursday, April 24, 2014
Nash Community College’s Student Government Association celebrated Earth Day on Tuesday by sponsoring Green Day activities.
- SouthWest Edgecombe student honored for academic achievement
Thursday, April 24, 2014
SouthWest Edgecombe High School junior Lecora Lee is one of 24 students in North Carolina to be chosen to compete for the College and Student Readiness Award.
- ECC honor society wins awards
Thursday, April 24, 2014
Edgecombe Community College’s student honor society won 13 awards at the recent Phi Theta Kappa Carolinas Regional Convention in March.
- Nash Breast Care Center receives Pink Ribbon Award
Thursday, April 24, 2014
The award is given to digital imaging centers for providing excellence in breast health care coupled with the latest technological innovations.
- Nash Relay to step off for 20th year
Thursday, April 24, 2014
Nearly 600 people have signed up to walk in the 2014 Nash County Relay for Life, which begins Friday at the Rocky Mount Sports Complex.
- Pastor’s wife recalled fondly
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Joyce Norwood Walker’s death was dictated by her disease, but those around her said the strong woman of faith led her life refusing to give in to the genetic disorder.
Thursday, April 24, 2014
Rocky Mount police are investigating a suspicious death that occurred Thursday morning at a local hotel.
- Cashier charged with embezzling from pizzeria
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Officials charged a Rocky Mount woman Tuesday in connection with stealing money from a local pizza restaurant.
- Police nab one burglary suspect, seek two others
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Rocky Mount police apprehended one burglary suspect Tuesday morning and are searching for two others.
- Woman charged with stealing cosmetics from Walmart
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Authorities recovered more than $100 in cosmetics stolen Tuesday morning from Walmart.
- Police arrest man on outstanding warrants
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
A fugitive from Virginia was apprehended Tuesday night by Rocky Mount police.
- Firearm seized from convicted felon
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
A Sunday morning call about a disturbance at a local hotel led police to seize a firearm from a convicted felon.
Thursday, April 24, 2014
CHARLOTTE— As the kidnappers pulled into a quiet, upscale golf course community, they thought they were about to abduct an assistant district attorney who sent a high-ranking gang member to prison for life, authorities said.
- Rowan County man out on bond facing new charges
Thursday, April 24, 2014
SALISBURY — Authorities in Rowan County say a man who was free on $1 million bond has been arrested again on drug charges.
- Caldwell County woman charged with husband's death
Thursday, April 24, 2014
LENOIR — A Caldwell County woman has been arrested and charged with stabbing her husband to death.
- Gaston County restaurant owner faces drug charges
Thursday, April 24, 2014
GASTONIA — Police in Gaston County say a barbecue restaurant was selling more than barbecue to some customers.
- Retired real estate appraiser wins lottery
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
RALEIGH — A retired real estate appraiser from Bessemer City can thanks his grandsons for his latest win in a N.C. Education Lottery game.
- N.C. fines state fair ride operators over injuries
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
RALEIGH — North Carolina regulators have fined thrill ride operators more than $114,000 following a mishap at the 2013 State Fair that left five people injured, three of them critically.
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
The easy thing to do would have been to congratulate his players on an easy victory and prepare for the next day’s
practice.
- Vikings take first step to tourney title
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
TARBORO – Joe Miller took one step to his right and dove into the dirt.
- Quarterback issues remain within Triangle
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Although varying in severity, Duke, North Carolina and N.C. State each have their own very different quarterback issues that have arisen after spring practices.
- Wilson Fike stalls Nash Central in battle of pitchers
Tuesday, April 22, 2014
One by one, Nash Central’s batters stepped confidently into the batters’ box during the course of Tuesday afternoon’s game against Wilson Fike.
- Carter's game-winner pushes Gryphons past Wilson Hunt
Tuesday, April 22, 2014
Rocky Mount High junior Josh Carter was caught stranded off second base twice Tuesday night.
- Southern Nash beats Northern Nash in five-inning rout
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
BAILEY – After three games in the Big East Conference, Southern Nash found itself in dead last.
Thursday, April 24, 2014
NEW YORK — Stocks edged mostly lower Wednesday, breaking a six-day winning streak, as investors were disappointed by the latest round of earnings from U.S. companies.
- Job market for college grads better but still weak
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
WASHINGTON — With college commencement ceremonies nearing, the government is offering a modest dose of good news for graduating seniors: The job market is brightening for new grads — a bit.
- More sought work, found jobs in March
Tuesday, April 22, 2014
RALEIGH — Almost 8,000 more people were either working or looking for jobs in March, a shift from a trend that indicated people were dropping out of the labor force, the state Commerce Department reported Monday.
- Selling only a part of shop’s services
Monday, April 21, 2014
Since opening a music shop in August in downtown Tarboro, Gregg and Marcia Hornbuckle’s business has tripled.
- Rocky Mount clinic earns chamber honor
Sunday, April 20, 2014
A downtown medical practice has been presented the Small Business of the Month Award for March by the Rocky Mount Area Chamber of Commerce.
- North Carolina adds nearly 20,000 jobs in March
Saturday, April 19, 2014
RALEIGH — North Carolina showed the country’s second-largest increase in employment in March, when 19,400 jobs were added and the jobless rate fell to 6.3 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics said Friday.
Thursday, April 24, 2014
MANILA, Philippines – As the band of protesters approached a red stoplight, a cry went up from the priest leading them: “Run! Run! Run!”The Rev.
- Ministers’ group meets over issues
Thursday, April 24, 2014
WHITAKERS – Pastors and leaders of 28 churches have revived the Rocky Mount Area Ministers Alliance to help seek solutions to a listing of political, social and economic issues.
- Play follows aging patriarch's travails
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
It is amazing how beautiful nature can appear to someone who really hasn’t spent much time there.
- Engage laugh engines, Mr. Sulu
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Captain’s log, star date 2014: Lt. Hiraku Sulu is on the line, talking about his legendary role in the “Star Trek” television series and the equally legendary hipness that keeps 76-year-old actor and civil rights activist George Takei on every teenager’s Facebook feed these days.
- Cinco De Maiz: Corn is holiday's natural ingredient
Tuesday, April 22, 2014
Cinco de Mayo officially is a holiday celebrating Mexico’s victory over France in the Battle of Puebla in 1862.
- Move asparagus to center of plate
Tuesday, April 22, 2014
Asparagus has been a delicious symbol of spring since at least as far back as the Greeks, who called it “asparagos” – literally, “to spring up.” However it is spelled, it makes me happy.
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Telegram editorial writers weigh in on local, state and national issues.
- Troopers’ effort aims to save young lives
Thursday, April 24, 2014
As the school year winds down and prom season approaches, the N.C. Highway Patrol is taking a pro-active approach to try to keep teen drivers safe on the state’s roadways.
- Coal ash cleanup plan off to bad start
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Gov. Pat McCrory has caught plenty of heat for his handling of the Dan River coal ash spill.
- Event center not a good idea at this time
Tuesday, April 22, 2014
As we noted in this space Tuesday, even under the best of circumstances, the operating expenses of a Rocky Mount event center are projected to run at an annual deficit of between $300,000 and $600,000.
- Event center would be costly undertaking
Tuesday, April 22, 2014
For the better part of the past six months, Rocky Mount leaders and residents have turned their attention to a proposed event center designed to bring more activity, visitors and, yes, dollars to our community.
- Forum offers a chance to meet candidates
Sunday, April 20, 2014
As the May 6 primary election nears, it’s important for people to learn more about the goals, values and platforms of the candidates who will appear on the ballot this year.
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