Is America partially Putinized? Russia provides cautionary tale
April 4, 2022Isn’t it about time Americans understand how Putin invaded Ukraine so easily? Russians follow his or...
We can do more than just claim a Ukrainian in our midst
March 7, 2022All over the country, news outlets are showing solidarity with Ukraine by running stories and photos...
Fontenot shows leadership on education, veterans’ issues
February 3, 2022We, the citizens of N.C. House District 24, should support Kenneth Fontenot in our Republican primar...
Rankin earned respect as NC House candidate
January 31, 2022One of the joys of public service is the massive amount of people you meet. As a serviceman, public ...
Health concern takes focus away from campaign
January 23, 2022As a candidate for the N.C. House to represent District 24, I am humbled by the support and interest...
Treating minorities like victims won’t help them rise
January 17, 2022Ronald Reagan once quipped, “one of the most dangerous things someone can say is that ‘I’m from the ...
Support for young entrepreneurs shows our common humanity
January 5, 2022Perhaps one of the greatest experiences of my lifetime was serving in the United States Marine Corps...
$15 minimum wage is no path to prosperity
December 28, 2021There has been much discussion about raising the minimum wage to $15 per hour. While it sounds good,...
Lost loved ones can make holiday season a struggle
December 27, 2021While growing up, my family enjoyed a really predictable afternoon and evening routine. I got home ...
Vaccine joke reflects poorly on commissioners’ chair
September 6, 2021It is sad that Nash County Board of Commissioners Chairman Robbie B. Davis posted a comment on the N...
Candidate’s conduct mars mayoral campaign
August 24, 2021Is it just me, or is the election in Spring Hope this year a complete poop show? Anyone who knows m...
Media owner should follow ethics guidelines
July 26, 2021Based on recent activities in Spring Hope, I wanted to step back and review how the news was being p...
NAACP should apologize for baseless claims
July 5, 2021The recent statement by the Rev. Anthony Spearman of the North Carolina NAACP about Senate Bill 473 ...
Raise community college pay to invest in our state
May 31, 2021As North Carolina faces an economic crisis amidst a pandemic, our community colleges will be key to ...
Generous givers blessed 8.9 million kids
January 18, 2021Despite a global pandemic, residents throughout the Coastal Plain N.C. Area Team shared the true meaning of Christmas...
Town should help fix Faith Christian Ministries building
January 11, 2021Faith Christian Ministries of Spring Hope helped me stop an eviction order and catch up on my back r...
Election battle is part of spiritual war
November 18, 2020On Nov. 7, I heard these words in response to my question concerning the election: “What now, Holy Spirit?” Immediately I heard “comfort ye — comfort ye My people, saith the Lord of …
100 years of women’s suffrage
August 18, 2020Aug. 18 marked the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution ensuring American women the right to vote, a right known as women’s suffrage. This was a hard-fought battle …
Reopening schools is too risky
July 18, 2020Don’t leave money on the table: Fill out the FAFSA
June 30, 2020No matter your race, faith, political party or gender, there is one thing we can all agree on: education is the key to greater opportunity and a better life. Especially during this difficult time in …
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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...

City apartment fire ruled accidental
ROCKY MOUNT — The Rocky Mount Fire Department responded to reports of a residential structure fire a...
Fiber optic network coming to Rocky Mount
ROCKY MOUNT — Metronet and city officials have announced a partnership that will soon bring ultra-hi...