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National Night Out set for Tuesday in Rocky Mount

ROCKY MOUNT — With some weekend activities canceled due to Hurricane Ian, folks looking for something to do might want to attend the city’s National Night Out observance set for Tuesday. The 6-8 p.m. event on the the Helen P. Gay Rocky Mount Historic Train Station lawn will feature free food, a DJ, games, inflatable play areas for children and... READ MORE >

BBQ Throwdown around the corner

ROCKY MOUNT — Southern Nash County residents missing this year’s canceled Pumpkin Festival can check out the Eastern Carolina BBQ Throwdown this weekend. PNC presents and the city of Rocky Mount hosts the Eastern Carolina BBQ Throwdown on Friday and Saturday. The cook-off will be held on the Helen P. Gay Rocky Mount Historic Train Station lawn at 101 Coastline... READ MORE >

Small business PAC endorses Lisa Barnes in NC Senate race

State Sen. Lisa Barnes has been endorsed in her bid for reelection by the National Federation of Independent Business North Carolina, a statewide political action committee of small business leaders. The PAC endorsed Barnes, R-Nash, based on her commitment and track record of supporting small businesses across the state, said NFIB State Director Gregg Thompson.  “Our members support the candidates... READ MORE >

Spring Hope National Pumpkin Festival canceled

SPRING HOPE — With Hurricane Ian making its way toward North Carolina, organizers of the 50th Spring Hope Pumpkin Festival don’t want to take any chances, canceling this weekend’s event early for vendor and attendee safety.  “After reviewing the National Weather Service in Raleigh update from 5 a.m. this morning, the forecasted affects of Hurricane Ian will directly hinder the... READ MORE >

Teacher charged with touching student inappropriately

Authorities accuse a Spring Hope teacher of inappropriately touching a student. Zachary Warren Lamm, 31, faces a charge of indecent liberties with a child. His bond is set at $100,000. Deputies took Lamm into custody Monday at his home on Richardson Road, which is in rural Nash County with a Spring Hope address. The Nash County Sheriff’s Office accompanied deputies... READ MORE >

Chloe Scott named Miss Pumpkin Queen

For five decades local girls have been competing for the honor to represent the area as Spring Hope Miss Pumpkin Queen. This year for the 50th anniversary pageant that would be Chloe Scott. Scott is joined by Carter Etheridge as Little Miss Pumpkin Queen. Scott is the daughter of Chris and Nikki Scott. She was sponsored by Pelican’s SnoBalls LLC... READ MORE >

7-Eleven with chicken restaurant opens in Rocky Mount

ROCKY MOUNT — Creighton Construction & Development has completed the construction of a 7-Eleven convenience store with fuel that also is home to a Raise the Roost Chicken & Biscuits restaurant. Located at 1320 Benvenue Road, the project included the ground-up construction of a convenience store featuring 16 fueling positions. The store includes a Raise the Roost, a Southern-inspired in-store... READ MORE >

Sports medicine program supports student athletes

ROCKY MOUNT — Nash UNC Health Care, Carolina Regional Orthopaedics and UNC Orthopedics at Nash continue to work together to offer a sports medicine program for student-athletes at Nash County Public Schools. The program was established in 2019. “The Nash UNC Health Care Sports Medicine Program is a collaboration of our community hospital and orthopedic surgeons to offer student athletes... READ MORE >

Class of 62 awards twin scholarships

For more than two decades the Spring Hope Class of 1962 has awarded annual scholarships to deserving students with this year being no different. “All class members give generously to the fund each year,” said organizer JoAnn Blankenship. “The class willingly gives to the fund to promote excellence and unity in the community.” In 1999, the class awarded $500 to... READ MORE >

Elections board hopeful building repairs made in time for voting in Spring Hope

NASHVILLE — The Nash County Board of Elections is moving forward with using the Spring Hope Community Building as a polling place for November’s election in hopes that its water damage is repaired by then. The damage forced election officials to host voting at town hall for the May primary. During an emergency meeting Wednesday, the board discussed using the... READ MORE >