One dead, one injured after Monday night shootings

Brie Handgraaf | May 22, 2012 - 7:47am

  Rocky Mount detectives are investigating a Monday night assault that left one man dead and injured another.

Nashville budget plan maintains current tax rates

By Darla Slipke | May 21, 2012 - 10:04pm

NASHVILLE – Town officials are recommending an $8.58 million budget for this coming fiscal year, which starts July 1.

School board mulls transportation costs

By Jim Holt | May 21, 2012 - 10:04pm

NASHVILLE – Transportation officials with Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools presented school board members Monday with a plan that will make transportation operations in the district more efficient in the 2012-13 year.

Bob’s Appliance finds new home on Sunset

By John Henderson | May 21, 2012 - 9:07pm

Bob’s Appliance Service has found a new permanent location on Sunset Avenue.

Tarboro’s Town Common comes to life

By John Henderson | May 20, 2012 - 8:13pm

For some, the allure of Happening on the Common Saturday in downtown Tarboro was the carnival-like atmosphere, with kid’s rides and midway food.

Police academy touts resources

By Brie Handgraaf | May 20, 2012 - 8:12pm

City and police officials lauded two resources that aid in engaging residents at a recent Advanced Citizens Police Academy.

City prepares for eighth annual Juneteenth in the Park Festival

By Jim Holt | May 20, 2012 - 8:11pm

Hundreds will converge on Stith-Talbert Park on June 2 for a jam-packed celebration commemorating the announcement of the abolition of slavery in Texas in 1865 – more than two years after Lincoln’s historic Emancipation Proclamation took effect.

City plans summer fun

By Brie Handgraaf | May 19, 2012 - 8:05pm

Rocky Mount staff has annual events and new activities planned to give residents of all age groups the chance to enjoy a fun-filled summer without venturing out of town.

Ride for Knowledge helps college

By John Henderson | May 19, 2012 - 8:04pm

Glen Jewett was among the more than 100 bikers who rode 40 miles Saturday along Nash County roads as part of a charity ride.

Police start website to list crimes across city

By Brie Handgraaf | May 19, 2012 - 8:00pm

Rocky Mount police have launched a new website for residents to stay up to date on police incidents and arrests throughout the city.

Special Care Nursery to help sick infants

By Darla Slipke | May 18, 2012 - 9:40pm

Staff at Nash General Hospital are preparing for the opening of a Special Care Nursery.A new nine-bed neonatal unit is scheduled to open in mid-June.

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 Central environmental club wins state award

By Jim Holt | May 18, 2012 - 9:16pm

Members of the Nash Central High School environmental club recently received state recognition for their efforts to spark awareness of the importance of recycling in the minds of elementary school students.

New headmaster to take helm of prep school

By Jim Holt | May 17, 2012 - 9:48pm

One of Rocky Mount Preparatory School’s original founders is returning to take the helm as school headmaster in late June.

N.C. Senate votes to block Oak Level annexation

By Darla Slipke | May 17, 2012 - 9:37pm

State lawmakers wasted no time taking up the issue of annexation this week during the start of their short session.

Proposed Nash budget cuts spending 3 percent

By Darla Slipke | May 17, 2012 - 9:35pm

NASHVILLE – Nash County officials are recommending an $85.4 million general fund budget for the coming fiscal year, which is 3 percent less than this year’s budget.

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.

Truck driver charged in fatal I-95 crash

By Brie Handgraaf | May 17, 2012 - 1:35pm

Rocky Mount police charged a Florida man Tuesday in connection with a May 9 fatal tractor-trailer crash on Interstate 95.

Bodybuilder trains for national competition

By Jim Holt | May 16, 2012 - 9:51pm

Rocky Mount’s first native female body builder to earn the title Ms.

Council approves power bonds refinancing plan

By Brie Handgraaf | May 16, 2012 - 9:08pm

Rocky Mount City Council members gave their unanimous approval Tuesday night to the N.C. Eastern Municipal Power Agency’s plan to refinance about $400 million in bonds.

City council, planning board confer on rezoning request

By Brie Handgraaf | May 16, 2012 - 8:40pm

Rocky Mount City Council members held a joint meeting Tuesday with the Planning Board to discuss a rezoning request for a proposed development across from Westridge Shopping Center.

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.

Opposition to I-95 tolls grows in Congress

By John Henderson | May 15, 2012 - 9:50pm

Congressional opposition to a proposal to toll Interstate 95 is growing as lobbyists try to convince state legislators to take action to stop the plan.

Sex abuse allegations against ex-coach date back to 1982

By Brie Handgraaf | May 15, 2012 - 9:49pm

Sexual abuse allegations dating back to 1982 against a former volunteer Rocky Mount baseball coach and area gospel singer led to seven felony charges of indecent liberties with a child, authorities said.

Annexation, education, energy top lawmakers’ agenda

By Darla Slipke | May 15, 2012 - 9:48pm

State lawmakers will go back to Raleigh today to start the process of modifying the state’s budget for next year.