
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...
Group recognizes city police officer, firefighter of the year
Officials warn of flash flooding
Red Cross: Blood donors have chance to win Graceland trip
Memorial service set for twin brothers
Several Memorial Day events planned for weekend
First Sweetpotato Festival sees huge turnout
Nash UNC Health Care to host annual Healthy Heart Fair
City apartment fire ruled accidental
Fiber optic network coming to Rocky Mount
Major city road to get roundabout
Triangle Tyre officially withdraws tire project in Edgecombe County
Book club donates cash to school reading program
Bailey’s inaugural Sweetpotato Festival is Saturday
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SPORTS
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 ...
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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...
SPORTS HEADLINES
Ladybirds outlast rain, Red Rams in playoff debut
Bishops baseball falls 10-7 to LaGrange in championship series
Firebirds add 3-A Mideast Regional title
Ladybirds to open soccer tourney at home
Ladybirds’ bats go cold in second round loss
Kearney leads on the golf course
Ladybirds suffer first loss in Big East final
Dickinson, Ladybirds shut down Rampants in first-round win
Demons fend off Firebirds in 3-A opener
Bishops pitchers called best in conference
Freshman pitcher leads team to victory
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Is America partially Putinized? Russia provides cautionary tale
We can do more than just claim a Ukrainian in our midst
Fontenot shows leadership on education, veterans’ issues
Rankin earned respect as NC House candidate
Health concern takes focus away from campaign
Treating minorities like victims won’t help them rise
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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 ...
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UNIDENTIFIED
Skeleton found near migrant camp
Earrings could be big clue in dead woman’s case
Baby John Nash case entered into NamUs
Arm tattoo helps identify dismembered body stuffed into different buckets
Victim in 1970s murder case has been identified
Cutbacks and unsolved cases
Woman's skeleton remains unknown
Not much to go on...
Autopsy: Alcohol contributed to burned man’s death
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COVID-19 MAP
Willis Ray Dickinson
Willis Ray Dickinson, 84, passed away Sunday, May 22, 2022. He was born August 28, 1937 to the late ...
Irma Lee Morgan
Mrs. Irma Lee Terrell Morgan, age 96 of Spring Hope, NC, departed this earthly life on Wednesday, Ma...
Lula Strickland Strum
Lula Bell Strum, age 87, of Valle Drive in Burnsville, NC passed away Sunday, March 6, 2022, at the ...
Michael Sherwood Ordess
Michael Sherwood Ordess, 43, of Durham, passed away Saturday, may he rest in peace. A Graveside Serv...
Auxiliary awards lifetime membership
Wilson law student begins Court of Appeals internship
Red Cross: Blood donors can win Graceland trip
Salmonella prompts Jif peanut butter recall
Tobacco Farm Life Museum names executive director
NC Medicaid expansion gets serious attention from Senate GOP
Ethics panel opens investigation on Madison Cawthorn
Southern Baptists face push for public list of sex abusers
Pentagon says more high-tech weapons going to Ukraine
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20-year-old held in shooting of teens
Murder suspect found dead in field
Customer shoots vape store employee, Clayton police say
NLT taking ‘Trip to Bountiful’
Club collects peanut butter for hungry kids
Clayton man faces additional charges
Police seeking assault suspect
Kenly museum has new executive director
Selma Baptist to mark 150th anniversary
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Savary appointed as town clerk
Wakefield Rotary Club to hold Super Duper Duck Splash
Spring into the Arts inspires visitors
Veterans Coffee meets Thursday
Food pantry serves the community
Wake Forest Public Works replaces sidewalk
Woman’s Club announces scholarship winner
The Wireless Research Center opens office at The Loading Dock
Woman's Club scholarship winner earns medical degree
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