Group recognizes city police officer, firefighter of the year

ROCKY MOUNT — Senior police officer Daryl Jones and fire Capt. David Winstead have been recognized b...

Officials warn of flash flooding

The National Weather Service in Raleigh has issued a flash flood warning for parts of Nash and surro...

First Sweetpotato Festival sees huge turnout

BAILEY — Despite afternoon heat and an evening shower, the first Sweetpotato Festival was a huge suc...

Memorial service set for twin brothers

BUNN — The community continues to mourn the loss of twin teenagers who died in a car wreck last week...

Several Memorial Day events planned for weekend

LOUISBURG — The Memorial Balloon Festival at First Fruits Farm is set for Friday, May 27, to Monday,...

Nash UNC Health Care to host annual Healthy Heart Fair

ROCKY MOUNT — Nash UNC Health Care is set to host its fourth annual Healthy Heart Fair next week. Sc...

Major city road to get roundabout

ROCKY MOUNT — Construction is set to start soon on a roundabout meant to improve the operation and s...

Police arrest alleged thief, recover truck and trailer stolen from Duck-Thru

Police have made an arrest in the theft of a box truck and enclosed trailer from the new Duck-Thru i...

Spring Hope man charged in major drug sting

A Spring Hope resident is accused of being one of the biggest drug traffickers in Nash County. Sean ...

COVID cases spiking in Nash County

Nashville — New local coronavirus cases are skyrocketing, according to public health officials. “We ...

Nash County’s credit rating gets a bump

NASHVILLE — S&P Global Ratings has raised Nash County’s issuer credit rating from AA- to AA. The rat...

Box truck, trailer stolen from Duck-Thru

In a set of early morning daylight heists over the weekend, someone stole a box truck and trailer fr...

Retired deputy to face Keith Stone for sheriff

A retired major with the Nash County Sheriff’s Office has secured his party’s nomination to run for ...

Bailey welcomes new town commissioner

BAILEY — The town's new commissioner will take up the task of law enforcement oversight. Walter Well...

Documentary film to feature Webb's Mill

Tar River Productions and Webb’s Mill Event Center are creating a feature length documentary on Spri...

Fire destroys Spring Hope building

Authorities are investigating the cause of a structure fire in Spring Hope late Saturday. At 11:30 p...

Skeleton found near migrant camp

BENSON — A laborer wandering through the Johnston County woods near a migrant camp three decades ago...

Hunt, Southern Nash playoff games moved to Tuesday

The Hunt High girls soccer team's NCHSAA 3-A third round playoff game against Currituck County, prev...

Lyon graduates with father while helping Bishops advance on memorable day

ROCKY MOUNT — N.C. Wesleyan senior left fielder Zach Lyon and his father, Otho, had a memorable day ...

TRACK AND FIELD ROUNDUP: Firebirds secure three all-state finishes

GREENSBORO – As he gathered a group of 16 performers, the largest he would ever take to the NCHSAA 3...

Ladybirds advance with shutout of Wildcats

STANHOPE — The greatest girls soccer season in Southern Nash High history hit another milestone Thur...

Firebirds’ White to run, jump at Mount Olive

For three years, Zyshone White managed to tack onto his busy schedule a few appearances with the Sou...

Dave DiFilippo cartoon for April 20

Dave DiFilippo cartoon for April 13

Warm front chases Tuesday rain, Wednesday clouds

Our area should receive plenty of rainfall this week, but more sun and moderate, seasonable temperat...

Don’t count on a soft landing

According to the latest estimate from fiscal analysts at the North Carolina General Assembly, our st...

Separating conspiracy theory from immigration trends

What were the two most used new words in the news last week? The term “Great Replacement.” I admit t...

Coastal trip proves invigorating, even to this “beached whale”

It was a hot weekend to be at the beach, with temperatures in the 90s and generally sunny skies that...

Have it your way?

Do you remember the old commercial jingle in which Burger King announces that you can “have it your ...