Cynthia Joyner Memorial Fundraiser a community success

By Michael Wise | May 19, 2012 - 8:39pm

A three-minute phone conversation between Daniel Howerton, owner of Clearvue Window Cleaning Service, and myself on April 28 became the best day in the history of Westridge Grill.

Northern Nash Percussion Ensemble takes second place

From Contributed Reports | May 19, 2012 - 8:37pm

The Northern Nash High School Percussion Ensemble performed March 31 at Broughton High School in Raleigh as part of the Atlantic Indoor Association Championships.

NCC professor gives personal photo to museum

The Associated Press | May 19, 2012 - 8:36pm

Nash Community College English professor Dr. Mary Wayne Watson recently presented a copy of her iconic photograph from World War I to Carol Banks, director of the Edgecombe County Veterans’ Military Museum.

American Cancer Society, churches fight cancer

From Contributed Reports | May 19, 2012 - 8:33pm

The American Cancer Society and a number of churches will join together to fight cancer with Sunday of Hope on June 3.

Edgecombe-Nash Retired School Personnel learn about dues

By Dee Long | May 19, 2012 - 8:32pm

The Edgecombe-Nash Retired School Personnel met at 10:30 p.m. April 10 in the Warner Room at Braswell Memorial Library.

Institutions honor scholars in Twin Counties

From Contributed Reports | May 19, 2012 - 8:32pm

The following students recently were recognized for academic achievement:Northern Nash High School student Khayla Joy Batts of Rocky Mount was awarded a $2,500 National Achievement Scholarship.

Perry Jr. to coach varsity football

From Contributed Reports | May 19, 2012 - 8:29pm

The Patrick County School Board approved the appointment of Kenneth Perry Jr. as the Patrick County High School varsity football coach for the 2012-13 school year. he is the son of Kenneth and Vivian Burnett Perry of Rocky Mount.

Electromyography Lab accredited at Vidant Edgecombe Hospital

From Contributed Reports | May 19, 2012 - 8:28pm

TARBORO – The electromyography lab at Vidant Edgecombe Hospital has received Laboratory Accreditation status from the American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine.

Parker Middle School wins local Quiz Bowl

From Contributed Reports | May 19, 2012 - 8:28pm

With the championship title at stake, teams of middle school students went face to face in Nash-Rocky Mount Public School System’s Final Quiz Bowl Competition on April 13.

Youth fishing tourney returns

By Darla Slipke | May 18, 2012 - 9:39pm

Fourteen-year-old Jaquez Murphy has learned about much more than fishing by participating in the annual Down East Inner City Youth and Adult Bass Fishing Tournament.

Nash Health Care taps Winham for post

From Contributed Reports | May 18, 2012 - 9:21pm

Amy Winham PT of Nash Health Care was named director of performance improvement for Nash Health Care.

ECC staff member receives international award

From Contributed Reports | May 18, 2012 - 9:20pm

Tamara Frank-Pourvady, a professional tutor in the Curriculum Learning Center at Edgecombe Community College, won an International Distinguished Advisor Award from the Phi Theta Kappa International Convention.

Tarboro festival expected to draw thousands

By John Henderson | May 17, 2012 - 8:12pm

Thousands of people are expected to attend a happening celebration of art and music in Tarboro this weekend.

Mohrbutter to return to United Way

From Staff Reports | May 16, 2012 - 8:18pm

Ginny Mohrbutter will return to her former job as executive director of the United Way Tar River Region on June 18.

Jack Laughery Ride nears

From Contributed Reports | May 12, 2012 - 4:07pm

The Nash Community College Foundation announced the fifth annual Jack Laughery Ride for Knowledge will be held May 19 at Rocky Mount Harley-Davidson.

Two Nash County Girl Scouts earn Silver Award

From Contributed Reports | May 12, 2012 - 4:07pm

Lauren Dugas of Nashville and Faith Jarvis of Rocky Mount have been awarded the Girl Scout Silver Award by Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines.

Parker runner-up in DAR Good Citizen contest

May 12, 2012 - 4:06pm

The N.C. Society Daughters of the American Revolution announced that Victoria Rose Parker, senior at Southern Nash High School was the state runner-up in the DAR Good Citizen essay contest.

City earns Bronze Award for United Way campaign

May 12, 2012 - 4:06pm

The United Way Tar River Region presented the city of Rocky Mount with a Bronze Award for participation in the United Way campaign.

Wright’s Center celebrates anniversary gala

By Jim Holt | May 11, 2012 - 9:48pm

The Wright’s Center 23rd Anniversary Gala Celebration was both uplifting and cautionary – delivering good news and future outlooks for hundreds of baby boomers and seniors on Thursday.

Varnell to address NCC graduates

From Contributed Reports | May 10, 2012 - 11:48pm

Rocky Mount Assistant Fire Chief Michael Varnell will deliver the commencement speech Friday at Nash Community College’s graduation ceremonies.

D.A.R.E. graduates to compete

May 10, 2012 - 9:38pm

The public is invited to watch Drug Abuse Resistance Education graduates from Edgecombe County participate in Olympic competitions Saturday.

Blooming Festival set for Mother’s Day weekend

By Darla Slipke | May 9, 2012 - 9:14pm

Downtown Nashville will transform this weekend into a concert stage, a parade route, a craft fair and a carnival during the 16th annual Blooming Festival.

RMA Odyssey of the Mind team wins first place

From Contributed Reports | May 9, 2012 - 9:14pm

The Rocky Mount Academy Odyssey of the Mind team put in a first place performance at the Coastal Region’s recent competition.

Civitan Club celebrates two years of community service

From Contributed Reports | May 9, 2012 - 9:14pm

The Pay It Forward Civitan Club is marking two years of community service.

Nash County Girl Scouts earn prestigious award

From Contributed Reports | May 9, 2012 - 9:12pm

RALEIGH – Brianna Bennett, Sarah Bischoff and Michaela Lowe of Nash County have been awarded the Girl Scout Silver Award by Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines, which is the second highest achievement in Girl Scouting.