New cases of COVID-19 doubled in the past week, serving as an indication that the more-conta… Read more
The City of Rocky Mount’s chief technology officer was found not guilty after a bench trial … Read more
State Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey was in Pinetops last week to present Fire Chief Ste… Read more
The local 2022 Juneteenth Community Empowerment Festival is less than a month away and also … Read more
A man is behind bars under a $1.5 million secured bond after an investigation started by the… Read more
Edgecombe County’s loss could wind up being Edgecombe County’s gain. Read more
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Nash and Edgecombe counties will send a number of athletes to the North Carolina High School… Read more
Nash Central High School’s Justus Staten will take his football career to college next fall. Read more
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
President Biden likes to tout his role as “Sheriff Joe” in the Obama administration, where he helped distribute and monitor billions in recovery aid in response to the Great Recession. But another key part of the cleanup from the 2008 financial crisis was tighter regulation of Wall Street banks. In that area, Biden is in danger of not getting his own sheriffs in place. Read more
Pundits and politicos like to talk about “mainstream” or “main street” Republicans, as if they made up a significant percentage of today’s GOP. But make no mistake, the May 17 primary election proved beyond doubt that the Trump cult (and there’s no denying they are a cult) is firmly in control of the Republican Party in North Carolina. Read more
Recent remarks by Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, noting the institutional damage caused by the leak of Justice Samuel Alito’s opinion on Roe v. Wade, have gotten exhaustive coverage in the press. 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
Nash Community College celebrated the Class of 2022 on May 13, recognizing students for comp… 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
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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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NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks rose in morning trading on Wall Street Friday, but are still headed for another week of declines following a massive pullback two days ago.
CHICAGO (AP) — Two people are dead and another eight wounded following a shooting near a fast food restaurant just blocks from Chicago's famed Magnificent Mile shopping district that sent bystanders scattering, authorities said.
LONDON (AP) — Scientists who have monitored numerous outbreaks of monkeypox in Africa say they are baffled by the disease's recent spread in Europe and North America.
NEW YORK (AP) — Former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said Friday that he will run for Congress in a redrawn district that includes his Brooklyn home.
