The Civil Air Patrol’s Tar River Composite Squadron recently observed the squadron’s 40th anniversary of its founding during an online virtual meeting.
Looking for something to do this afternoon? The library isn’t open on Sunday, but why not check out what’s available online?
Edgecombe Community College’s Practical Nursing program was recently ranked No. 5 in the state after receiving a perfect score by a national nursing advocacy organization.
Nash Community College recently recognized a member of its nursing faculty, Melissa Jones, as a new inductee into the Master Instructors for Higher Education class.
It’s that time of year again, if you work for a medium-to-large employer, you’ve got some decisions to make because it’s open enrollment time.
The Ninety-Nines Inc. International Organization of Women Pilots recently installed North Carolina native Corbi Bulluck as international president for 2020-22.
It was 10 p.m. in the middle of January, and my very dear, wonderful, lovely friend had just told me she’d spilled the beans about a crush I had to said crush.
Rodney D. Pierce, a middle school social studies teacher in Nash County Public Schools, has been named a 2020 Javits-Frasier Scholar.
With only 44 days until our next election, it is so important to keep our focus on education and how we can put children first.
Like schools and other churches in the community, Word Tabernacle Church could not open its doors for the traditional celebration of graduates. Instead, the church opened its Center for Media and Broadcasting to the community.
Tarboro resident William “Kenny” Parker has been appointed to a four-year term on the Edgecombe Community College Board of Trustees.
Love your neighbor — three simple words with unlimited potential.
Few things set my teeth on edge like some version of the following: “Would you post the whole article? When I click on the link, I get a message that I need to subscribe to the Telegram.”
I remember my dad telling me to figure out how to make lemons into lemonade, how to make a great outcome out of a sour situation.
On Aug. 29, a staple of OIC of Rocky Mount departed this life, leaving a gap in the hearts of all who knew and loved him and taking over 23 years of OIC history with him.
Upon his arrival at PM Soldier Lethality in May 2018, Master Sgt. Willie D. Richardson told his new boss he knew very little about the Army acquisition business.
The Board of Directors of the Kitty Powell Scholarship Fund recently presented $3,600 in scholarships to members of the local bowling community.
The Board of Directors of the Kitty Powell Scholarship Fund recently presented $3,600 in scholarships to members of the local bowling community.
For 42 years, the Phillips-Bricks Alumni Association has met annually during the Memorial Day weekend.
For 42 years, the Phillips-Bricks Alumni Association has met annually during the Memorial Day weekend.
Grandparents, you might want to consider the following moves:
Over the last couple of weeks, I have had the opportunity to pretty much ride through every street within our city limits on multiple occasions.
Abigail Taylor, daughter of John and Beth Taylor of Whitakers, was awarded a $5,000 scholarship from the Franklin P. and Arthur W. Perdue Foundation, the charitable giving arm of Perdue Farms.
While the educational landscape may look different this year due to COVID-19, N.C. Wesleyan College has not altered its commitment to current and future students.
An Edgecombe Community College instructor and staff member received special awards from the ECC Foundation during the college’s fall semester kickoff on Aug. 17.
Right now, many Americans are worried about their financial health due to the impact COVID-19 has had on the country.
The Nash Community College Foundation recently announced that Desiree Dolberry, Steve Felton and C.E. “Sonny” Foster have joined its board for the 2020-21 academic year.
Edgecombe Community College and the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina are giving away 500 boxes of food to area residents on Friday.
The Nash Community College Foundation is planning its 31st Annual Student Scholarship Golf Classic.
N.C. Wesleyan College has welcomed a new residence life & student activities coordinator.
The Edgecombe Community College Board of Trustees recently re-elected Dr. Jerry Price as chairman of the board and Gloria Wiggins-Hicks as vice chairwoman.
The COVID-19 pandemic has unsettled the country’s employment picture.
Over the past several months, the nation and community continues to face uncertainties due to the coronavirus pandemic — and internships for college students were among them.
Working with generous donors and volunteers, the Harrison Family YMCA has provided everyone the opportunity to be healthy and thrive, connect with others and contribute to a better community for many years.
Three members of the Edgecombe Community College Class of 2020 recently received special student achievement awards.
Due to pandemic restrictions, the Booker T. Washington High School Alumni Association was unable to hold its 46th Annual Reunion.
As local schools and school systems make their plans for the school year, the Harrison Family YMCA providing out-of-school care for families in the community.
In Rocky Mount, as in any large city or small town, the main driver for economic prosperity is local business, because local businesses not only serve our community but are owned, run and staffed by the people who make up those communities.
Rocky Mount and surrounding business communities have been and will continue to be tested in unpredictable ways.
Commencement 2020 at Edgecombe Community College was a departure from previous graduation events as the college celebrated the Class of 2020 with a drive-thru graduation parade on Aug. 7 at the Tarboro campus.
‘United We Grow’ is again our tagline for our Community Giving Campaign that will kick off on Aug. 27 for both Nash and Edgecombe counties.