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    Triangle unemployment rises  Dec 3, 2008
    Rocky Mount, with an unemployment rate of 9. 6 percent, had the worst labor maket among the state's metros in October. (Raleigh Triangle Business Journal, NC)

    Miss Selma Odell Pritchard  Dec 3, 2008
    She taught in the Weldon and Rocky Mount schools and was supervisor of schools for many years in the Craven County School System. Survivors include a sister, Iola Pritchard of Rocky Mount; a niece Annete Cruse and her husband Boyce of Williston; her nephews, Thurman Glen Pritchard and his wife Alice of Virginia Beach, Va. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)

    Women's Basketball ACCtion: Friday, November 28  Nov 29, 2008
    FORT COLLINS, Co. - The Florida State women's basketball team opened the Coors Rocky Mount Invitational on the campus of Colorado State with an 85-50 victory over Murray State Friday. FSU (5-1) was led to victory by a tightfisted defense and an offensive onslaught that featured five players that scored in double figures. (Theacc.com)

    NCC Registration for New Career Path  Nov 29, 2008
    Nash Community College in Rocky Mount is now registering students for two Electric Lineman Academies. One in January and the other in August. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)

    Memphis pledges big lineman Ricky Hart  Nov 27, 2008
    Rocky Mount, Blinn College (TX) ... Originally from Rocky Mount, N.C., Cobb had reopened his recruitment last August. (ESPN -- Recruiting)

    Couple celebrate 64th anniversary  Nov 26, 2008
    The couple are proud parents of six children (three daughters and three sons) Charis and Pamela of Rocky Mount, Maurice of Red Oak, Olival of Virginia Beach, Va. Belinda of Durham and Deral of Hollister. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)

    Diamond Heels Ink 18 Standouts For 2010 Season  Nov 25, 2008
    " Highlighting the class are the seven players rated among the top 112 prospects. Right-handed pitcher Jacob Turner (St. Charles, Mo.), ranked fifth by Baseball America and Perfect Game, and outfielder Brian Goodwin (Rocky Mount, N.C.), rated 10th by Baseball America, give the Tar Heels a pair of top-10 signees. Right-hander Matt Graham (Spring, Texas) is rated No. 48 by Baseball America, and two-way standout Cody Stiles (Coral Springs, Fla.) checks in at No. 41 according to Perfect Game.... (Tarheelblue.com)

    Raleigh has N.C.'s lowest crime rates  Nov 25, 2008
    Rocky Mount, No. 309. Charlotte, No. 312. (Raleigh Triangle Business Journal, NC)

    Troopers chase street racers  Nov 24, 2008
    Advertisements Samuel Spies, Staff Writer The state Highway Patrol is cracking down on illegal street racing across North Carolina, from country roads around Rocky Mount to interstate roadways cutting across northern Wake County to a stretch of highway just outside High Point's city limits. Troopers began serving arrest warrants on 72 people this weekend in the Triad, just months after they arrested 14 people in Raleigh for racing cars at high speeds on public roadways. (News & Observer)

    Web Run: Wolfpack waving Championship Flag  Nov 24, 2008
    Ben Jones * Rocky Mount Telegram. Stephen Schramm * Times-News. (StateFans.com)

    Enloe senior's scoring grabs attention  Nov 23, 2008
    At the Glaxo, Word of God opens with Rocky Mount and will play either North Mecklenburg or Bronx (N.Y.) St. Raymond on the second day. Word of God's bracket also includes Asheville Christ School (6-11 Duke recruit Mason Plumlee), Kinston (6-6 UNC junior recruit Reggie Bullock) and Middle Creek (6-5 Miami recruit Garrius Adams). (News & Observer -- Sports)

    Emma Grace Lawhorn  Nov 19, 2008
    Daily Herald Print Edition. Published/Last Modified on Tuesday, November 18, 2008 11:59 AM CST. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)

    Leon Mack Stansbury  Nov 19, 2008
    and several nieces and nephews, including a special loving niece, Barbara Muller of Rocky Mount. The family will receive friends from 10:30 a.m. until noon, Wednesday, Nov. 19, at Wrenn, Clarke & Hagan Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Roanoke Rapids, which is handling the arrangements. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)

    Diamond Bucs land eleven  Nov 14, 2008
    Tyler Joyner LHP 5-11, 185 Northern Nash (Rocky Mount, N.C.) ... 39 ERA Recorded double-digit wins (10-2) as a sophomore where he fanned a career-best 128 batters Named Rocky Mount Telegram's Area Pitcher-of-the-Year and was an all-state performer Currently ranked as the No. 8 prospect in North Carolina by Impact Baseball and No. 233 nationally by Perfect Game Member of the 2008 Impact Baseball's Dream Team (N.C.) Played fall baseball for the Dirtbags under head coach Andy Partin... (East Carolina Sports -- Rivals.com)

    In the Valley in November  Nov 12, 2008
    Volunteers from the Rocky Mount chapter of SCORE, Counselors to America's Small Businesses will be the facilitators. The plan, prepared in advance, allows one to review the pros and cons of the business before making an emotional or financial commitment to it. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)

    Washington Daily News to undergo changes  Nov 7, 2008
    Cox Communications has placed its newspaper holdings in eastern North Carolina for sale, including daily newspapers in Greenville, Rocky Mount and Elizabeth City. Landmark Communications has placed the Virginian-Pilot in Norfolk for sale as well. (Washington Daily News, NC)

    Golden Leaf Foundation in bind due to $100M debt  Nov 7, 2008
    ROCKY MOUNT The , which was set up to help North Carolina overcome the demise of the state s tobacco industry, will not be in a giving mood in 2009 due to a $100 million loan and poor investment returns. Golden Leaf will divert its 2009 share of federal tobacco settlement money to pay down a large portion of the $100 million debt, which was taken on to fund construction of a facility for at the , says new Golden Leaf President Dan Gerlach. (Triangle Business Journal)

    Obituaries for 11/5 (83)  Nov 6, 2008
    He was born May 29, 1954 in Rocky Mount to Virginia Ballard Staton of Ansonville and the late Burgess M. Staton Sr.. He attended Wingate University and received undergraduate and graduate degrees in English from Appalachian State University. (Anson Record, NC)

    Robert Lloyd Baird  Nov 5, 2008
    Bobby Baird and his wife, Ann of Rocky Mount; daughter, Charlotte Ferguson and her husband, Ed of Roanoke Rapids; brothers, George Baird, Clarence Baird, Clyde Baird, and Ulyssee Baird; sisters, Mary Elizabeth Paynter, and Dorothy B. Lynch; grandchildren, Rob Ferguson, Chris Ferguson and his wife, Sonya, Robert Payne Jr. and his wife, Shelby, Paula Miles and her husband, Darrell, Michael Baird, Calvin Baird and his wife, Jessica, Jeffrey Baird and his wife, Kelly, Julie Baird and Kim Beneck and... (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)

    TreHouse project on hold  Nov 5, 2008
    In the second quarter, new condo sales in Mecklenburg County were down nearly 30%, according to Market Opportunity Research Enterprises, a Rocky Mount real estate research firm. About a month ago, Furman sent out letters informing those buyers that the project had been postponed indefinitely. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)

    Ola Tucker Wiggins  Oct 31, 2008
    follow in Gardens of Gethsemane in Rocky Mount. . (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)

    Loftis attends NCCAT seminar  Oct 29, 2008
    Each attended as Golden LEAF scholars through an award to NCCAT from Golden LEAF Inc. of Rocky Mount. NCCAT provides residential seminars in the arts, sciences, humanities and technology for pre-kindergarten through twelfth-grade public school teachers. (Yanceyville Caswell Messenger, NC)

    James Winborne Martin  Oct 27, 2008
    and Shannon Hinton and her husband, Daniel, of Rocky Mount; and nine great-grandchildren. The family received friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 25, at Bridgers Funeral Home Inc. in Conway, which handled the arrangements. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)

    Hard times come to Small Street  Oct 27, 2008
    There are large shredding mills located in Rocky Mount, Chesapeake, Va. and Richmond, Va. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)

    Glenda Elaine Watson Taylor  Oct 25, 2008
    Burial will follow in Gardens of Gethsemane in Rocky Mount. . (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)

    Lola Peede Johnson  Oct 23, 2008
    Daily Herald Print Edition. Published/Last Modified on Wednesday, October 22, 2008 4:08 PM CDT. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)

    Vikings, Eagles both win to set up season ending showdown  Oct 21, 2008
    The Vikings destroyed Rocky Mount 69-38 while Northeast Academy rolled over Lawrence Academy 52-14 ... The Vikings actually trailed against Rocky Mount after the first quarter (16-14), but put things together with an impressive showing in the second half. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)

    Wilson, Collins havent given up on their theater dreams  Oct 20, 2008
    A proposal from J&R Productions of Rocky Mount to book acts. . (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)

    Pep Rally: Clemson's class losing steam  Oct 18, 2008
    Originally from Rocky Mount, N.C., Cobb had reopened his recruitment last August. He also holds scholarship offers from Arizona, UAB, Memphis and Ohio. (ESPN -- Recruiting)

    Obituaries for 10/15 (83)  Oct 16, 2008
    There was a memorial service at 1 p.m. Oct. 18 at Rocky Mount Baptist Church, Burnsville Community, with visitation following the service. She was born Dec. 2, 1940 in Anson county to Blonnie and Gladys Parker Ross. (Anson Record, NC)

    On the Trail  Oct 15, 2008
    Oct. 14, Rocky Mount, Blinn College (TX) ... Originally from Rocky Mount, N.C., Cobb had reopened his recruitment last August. (ESPN -- Recruiting)

    Candidates: Pension fund needs options  Oct 10, 2008
    RESIDENCE: Rocky Mount ... Daughtridge, 55, points to his leadership of a family-owned business empire based in Rocky Mount ... Daughtridge returned to Rocky Mount in 1979 after living in Houston for two years. (News & Observer)

    Palin attacks in first N.C. appearance  Oct 8, 2008
    "Truthful. Honesty. Down-to-earth speech. Energetic.""I just think she brings a new outside view, outside of the circle of Washington," said Scott Rogers, 33, a train master for the railroad in Rocky Mount. Attacks vs. factsPalin spoke for about half an hour, reading mostly from a teleprompter and delivering lines meant to charm along with attacks on Obama. (News & Observer)

    Valley events  Oct 8, 2008
    A Fun Day at the Park will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 18, at Rocky Mount Sports ... The male ministry of Smith Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in Enfield will host a Fun Day at the Park from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 18, at Rocky Mount Sports. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)

    Troy Eugene Gene Epps  Oct 7, 2008
    Obituaries : Troy Eugene Gene Epps (Roanoke Rapids, NC). Daily Herald Print Edition. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)

    Perdue has party fretting  Oct 5, 2008
    Gov. Mike Easley grew up in Rocky Mount and lives in Southport. "So many people don't know who to vote for," he said Saturday. (News & Observer)

    Recruiting coast to coast: North Carolina 2009  Oct 3, 2008
    Souza is one of six Sunshine State commitments for Wake; it also has had some success in-state by landing top-10 center prospect (Rocky Mount, N.C.). 23 commits (Sept. (ESPN -- Recruiting)

    Web Run: Source... Wilson has shoulder injury  Sep 24, 2008
    Ron Grillo * Rocky Mount Telegram. Keith Jarrett * Asheville Citizens-Times. (StateFans.com)

    O'Brien's beat blog  Sep 22, 2008
    Brian Goodwin cf Rocky Mount (N.C.) HS. LeVon Washington cf/2b Buchholz HS, Gainesville, Fla. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)

    Football Recruits Scoreboard  Sep 20, 2008
    Windsor (N.C.) Bertie 28 (), Rocky Mount (N.C.) Northern Nash 22. Charlotte (N.C.) Olympic 31, Gastonia (N.C.) Ashbrook 14 (Jheranie Boyd). (InsideCarolina.com)

    TENNIS MAILBAG: Jon Wertheim's take on all things tennis  Sep 18, 2008
    -- Mack, Rocky Mount, VA. Players are permitted to enter both draws. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)

    Hawks get 'relief' by winning  Sep 17, 2008
    "Linebacker Dan Collins is leading the defense. He had 21 tackles in the loss to Fuquay-Varina and 14 against Panther Creek."But our defensive linemen are really improving," Hynus said.Offensively, the attack begins with fullback J.J. Graves, who had 134 yards rushing against Panther Creek.The Hawks play East Wake this week in a Tri-Eight game.HOWLE HONORED: Ty Howle of Bunn has been chosen a Carolina Panthers Community Captain for the 2008 season.The NFL team will honor 10 high school players... (News & Observer -- Sports)

    Glaxo field full of talent  Sep 14, 2008
    The first-round pairings are:Bracket IDEC. 26, 9 P.M.: Raleigh Word of God vs. Rocky MountDEC. 27, 2:30 P.M.: Father Carr, Canada vs. New York St. RaymondDEC. 27, 5:40 P.M.: Kinston vs. Southern LeeDEC. 27, 7:20 P.M.: Middle Creek vs. Asheville Christ SchoolThe bracket is loaded, with Word of God's John Wall, the top-ranked point guard in the country and No. 2 on the Scout ... Rocky Mount junior Tashawn Mabry also is receiving ACC attention. (News & Observer -- Sports)

    Gas prices soar  Sep 13, 2008
    Tom Thorne, a Rocky Mount resident who was in the area to check on his river house, said he blamed much of the run up in gas prices on media-induced frenzy. The American people are just not ready to give up their vehicles, he said. (Washington Daily News, NC)

    High school results  Sep 12, 2008
    Advertisements Thursday's resultsBOYS Knightdale 27, Garner 301, M. Brown (GAR) 18:18; 2, D. Brantley (KNI) 18:26; 3, B. Odden (KNI) 19:05Wednesday's late resultsTeam scores: Fayetteville Christian 39, Fayetteville Academy 47, St. David's 92, The O'neal School 105, Cape Fear Academy 110, Village Christian 139, Dillon Christian 244, Arendell Parrott 369, Rocky Mount Academy (no score). GIRLSThursday's resultsGarner 26, Knightdale 311, M. Bailey (GAR) 22:51; 2, D. Hardesty (KNI) 24:16; 3, M.... (News & Observer -- Sports)

    Abundant rains' drenching helps mosquitoes flourish  Sep 12, 2008
    In Rocky Mount, mosquito control director Robert Collins has already gotten a rash of calls about new pests in Hanna's wake. The town likely will have to spray again to beat them back, he said, but if people with an Asian tiger problem would just tip their pots and birdbaths, poison would be unnecessary. (News & Observer)

    NC's Public Power Communities Experiencing Scattered Outages Due to Tropical Storm Hanna  Sep 7, 2008
    In Eastern and Central North Carolina, public power communities are: Apex, Ayden, Belhaven, Benson, Clayton, Edenton, Elizabeth City, Enfield, Farmville, Fayetteville, Fremont, Greenville, Hamilton, Hertford, Hobgood, Hookerton, Kinston, La Grange, Laurinburg, Louisburg, Lucama, Lumberton, New Bern, Pikeville, Red Springs, Robersonville, Rocky Mount, Scotland Neck, Selma, Smithfield, Southport, Stantonsburg, Tarboro, Wake Forest, Washington, Wilson and Windsor. ElectriCities of North Carolina,... (PR Newswire)

    Recreational Calendar  Sep 2, 2008
    Contact: (252) 728-1500, DRIVING FOR A CURE TOURNAMENT 10 a.m. Sept. 26, Ford's Colony Country Club, Rocky Mount. Benefits American Diabetes Association. (News & Observer -- Sports)

    Football Recruits: Weekend Report  Aug 31, 2008
    Rocky Mount (N.C.) Nash Central 28, Smithfield (N.C.) Smithfield-Selma 22 (, ). Kernersville (N.C.) East Forsyth 37, Winston-Salem (N.C.) Reynolds 16 (). (InsideCarolina.com)

    Friday's UNC Links  Aug 29, 2008
    The Rocky Mount Telegram. The most important thing Lowell Dyer will have to do most Saturdays this fall is hit either Terrence Brown or Trase Jones in the hands with the football. (InsideCarolina.com)

    Web Run: Pack ready for national spotlight  Aug 28, 2008
    Jessie H. Nunery * Rocky Mount Telegram. John Delong * JournalNow. (StateFans.com)

    Football Targets Weekly Coverage  Aug 23, 2008
    Rocky Mount (N.C.) 43, Kernersville (N.C.) East Forsyth 14 (). Monroe (N.C.) Sun Valley 48, Ramseur (N.C.) Eastern Randolph 27 (Ray Ray Davis). (InsideCarolina.com)

    This Weekend's Prep Games to Watch  Aug 22, 2008
    East Forsyth High School @ Rocky Mount High School ... Location: Rocky Mount, NC. (InsideCarolina.com)

    A recreation complex in Rocky Mount was one of the facilities visited by Rockingham officials. Photo contributed  Aug 20, 2008
    A recreation complex in Rocky Mount was one of the facilities visited by Rockingham officials ... One of the sites the city s looked at was one in Rocky Mount, in eastern North Carolina ... For that amount ( 15 million to 17 million) you ll get one of the nicest sports complexes in the southeastern United States, said Ben Layton, the recreation complex manager in Rocky Mount. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)

    Commitments: Senior Season Schedules  Aug 20, 2008
    Smithfield (N.C.) Smithfield-Selma HS Spartans Wingback/Safety 5'11" 180 lbs. Date Opponent Result/Time Aug. 22 @ Erwin (N.C.) Triton HS 7:30 PM Aug. 29 Rocky Mount (N.C.) Nash Central HS 7:30 PM Sep. 5 Chapel Hill (N.C.) HS 7:30 PM Sep. 12 @ Four Oaks (N.C.) South Johnston HS 7:30 PM Sep. 19 @ Knightdale (N.C.) HS 7:30 PM Sep. 26 @ Wendell (N.C.) East Wake HS 7:30 PM Oct. 3 Raleigh (N.C.) Southeast HS 7:30 PM Oct. 10 @ Garner (N.C.) HS 7:30 PM Oct. 24 Holly Springs (N.C.) HS 7:30 PM Oct. 31 @... (InsideCarolina.com)

    Web Run: Still No Starter  Aug 18, 2008
    Jessie H. Nunery * Rocky Mount Telegram The question came quick, just a few seconds after N.C. State football coach Tom O'Brien sat down to address reporters on the first floor of the Wendell H. Murphy Center on Saturday morning ... Jessie H. Nunery * Rocky Mount Telegram. (StateFans.com)

    Verizon, unions avert strike with 3-year deal  Aug 12, 2008
    The latest investments includes improved voice and data service in and around Raleigh, enhanced network coverage in the Charlotte area and the addition of high-speed wireless Internet in Jacksonville, Goldsboro, New Bern, Rocky Mount and Wilmington. Reader Comments. (Raleigh Triangle Business Journal, NC)

    Taking to the water for a good cause  Aug 8, 2008
    Lea lives in Rocky Mount, where he is the chief financial officer of Action Staffing Group ... Frohbose is a urologist in Rocky Mount, Durham-based Woodard is a sales representative for Brame Inc. and Boyd lives in Belhaven and is a developer and retired magistrate ... To make a donation to the volunteer firefighter fund, mail checks to: Ponzer Fire Department P.O. Box 9028 Rocky Mount, NC 27804. (The Daily Reflector)

    Wake County near the top as tourism spending rises in Triangle, North Carolina  Aug 6, 2008
    Nash County, home to Rocky Mount, showed the biggest percentage increase, with visitor spending there growing by 12. 7 percent. (Raleigh Triangle Business Journal, NC)

    Make politics real to youth, Young Democrats’ chief tells Beaufort County Democratic Women  Jul 31, 2008
    The canvassing and registration push will visit Rocky Mount, Greenville, Wilson, New Bern, Goldsboro, Washington and other cities in the region. The tour will be in Washington on the night of Aug. 15 and the morning of Aug. 16, which Hawkins said he was glad to be told coincides with Music in the Streets and Pickin on the Pamlico. (Washington Daily News, NC)

    County jobless rate near recent highs  Jul 31, 2008
    Rocky Mount experienced the highest unemployment rate at 9. 0 percent and Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton had a rate of 7. (The Daily Reflector)

    McCrory works the east, hoping it cottons to GOP  Jul 30, 2008
    Former Gov. Jim Hunt is from Wilson County and Gov. Mike Easley is from Rocky Mount. Perdue is from New Bern. (News & Observer)

    Mental health fix needs better tools, DHHS chief says  Jul 27, 2008
    Advertisements Lynn Bonner, Staff Writer Ed Masters of Rocky Mount gets calls every month or so from parents asking for his help at a magistrate's office or a hospital getting a mentally ill adult child committed to an institution. In many rural North Carolina counties, the first place to turn when symptoms of mental illnesses begin to overwhelm patients is a sheriff's office or people such as Masters, a volunteer advocate for the mentally ill. (News & Observer)

    Spat with supplier brought Lee down, documents claim  Jul 15, 2008
    The plan calls for the company s seven agricultural and construction equipment dealerships including locations in Washington, Williamston and Rocky Mount to remain closed, and for inventory and equipment from those stores to be auctioned off by Country Boys Auction Estate Co. of Washington. Lee Tractor Co. has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, which protects a company from its creditors while it restructures. (Washington Daily News, NC)

    Verizon invests $75M in North Carolina  Jul 13, 2008
    The latest investments includes enhanced network coverage on Lake Norman and the Charlotte area, improved voice and data service in and around Raleigh and the addition of high-speed wireless Internet to Jacksonville, Goldsboro, New Bern, Rocky Mount and Wilmington. By continually investing in North Carolina, we can maintain excellent call quality and provide the best wireless service available, says Jerry Fountain, president of the company s Carolinas/Tennessee region. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)

    PARADE AND FIREWORKS  Jul 4, 2008
    Carolina Gold Drum Corp. Rocky Mount, N.C.. Sponsored by Pepsi. (Dundalk Eagle, MD)

    Obituaries 7.2.08 (67)  Jul 3, 2008
    He confessed Christ at an early age and joined Rocky Mount AME Zion Church, Ansonville. He attended the public schools of Anson County. (Anson Record, NC)

    Deacons land in- state prospect  Jul 3, 2008
    Rocky Mount (NC) Rocky Mount offensive center took a visit to Wake Forest at the beginning of June, and although he later took visits to NC State and North Carolina, it appears as if the deal was sealed after his visit to Winston-Salem. Deacons Illustrated caught up with the most recent commit to get his thoughts on his decision. (Wake Forest Sports -- Rivals.com)

    City experiences uptick in unemployment rate  Jul 2, 2008
    Rocky Mount and Goldsboro experienced growth in their unemployment rates. Rocky Mount's rate increased to 8. (The Daily Reflector)

    Obituaries 6.25.08 (100)  Jun 26, 2008
    Interment with military honors will follow in Rocky Mount Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will greet friends Sunday at the funeral home for one hour prior to the service and other times at the home. (Anson Record, NC)

    BC Blast places third in tourney  Jun 24, 2008
    In the upcoming tournament at Surfside, SC, the team will be without Morris who will be participating in a Showcase 1-under tournament at Rocky Mount. She will be trying to impress some college coaches at that tournament, Shipman said. (Elizabethtown Bladen Journal, NC)

    Founder of Hardee's dies  Jun 24, 2008
    He later helped open the chain's first franchises restaurants in Rocky Mount in 1961. Hardee also partnered with the businessmen who started , the Rocky Mount company that is today the largest privately held franchiser of Hardee's restaurants. (Raleigh Triangle Business Journal, NC)

    Arrington arrested - disorderly conduct  Jun 19, 2008
    Police in Rocky Mount said an off-duty officer called for assistance around 1:30 a.m. Wednesday after the fight took place at the Der nightclub. Arrington, 25, was charged with disorderly conduct. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)

    Arrington charged in fight  Jun 19, 2008
    Cardinals running back arrested after Rocky Mount incident ... Police in Rocky Mount said an off-duty officer called for assistance around 1:30 a.m. Wednesday after the fight broke out at the Der nightclub. (News & Observer -- Sports)

    ECU to offer college credits for tech courses  Jun 16, 2008
    Approximately 100 campers are expected from the following cities: Beaufort, Chocowinity, Goldsboro, Greenville, Grifton, Havelock, Jacksonville, Kinston, La Grange, New Bern, Plymouth, Rocky Mount, Snow Hill, Washington, Wilson and Winterville. Camps Rainbow and Hope were made possible this year by the Children's Miracle Network, the ECU Medical h Sciences Foundation, the Optimist Club of Garner, Dr. Linda Willis and Calvenia "C.J." Moore, both of Rocky Mount, and individuals throughout North... (The Daily Reflector)

    Mythic miles  Jun 15, 2008
    On Christmas Eve, 1948, Cassady and LuAnne showed up on the Blake doorstep in Rocky Mount, N.C. yes, that Rocky Mount, my hometown where the Kerouac family Jack, his mother and his sister, Caroline, and her husband Paul Blake, were celebrating a quiet holiday at their new home on Tarboro Street ... In the novel, Rocky Mount becomes Testament, Va ... By 1951, Kerouac wrapped up his epic, but he continued wandering and often stayed in Rocky Mount with his sister, "Nin," who was by now living in a... (The Daily Reflector)

    Air quality worsens  Jun 14, 2008
    The Code Purple area includes Edenton, Elizabeth City, Greenville, Plymouth, Roanoke Rapids, Rocky Mount, Tarboro, Washington and Wilson. Tom Mather, a spokesman for the N.C. Division of Air Quality, encouraged people who are sensitive to pollution to stay indoors and run their air conditioners. (News & Observer)

    Smoky smell likely to linger in Pitt County area  Jun 13, 2008
    Forecasters have predicted code red conditions for the Raleigh area and Rocky Mount, which means that air quality is expected to be generally unhealthy. The forecast for Fayetteville and the Greensboro area is code orange, or unhealthy for sensitive groups. (The Daily Reflector)

    Firefighters hope to conduct burnout on massive NC wildfire  Jun 13, 2008
    The warning covers the Triangle area of Raleigh, Chapel Hill and Durham, as well as the Rocky Mount area, and runs through Friday. Division spokesman Tom Mather said the state's air quality monitors in Raleigh and Goldsboro were "just off the charts," reading nearly six times higher than the standard on Thursday. (The Daily Reflector)

    Lear, Vivas united in marriage (50)  Jun 8, 2008
    Music was provided by Dr. Samuel Hamm, professor of music at Rocky Mount College, Billings, Montana and Michael Shapiro, film composer. A reception followed at the Heritage Hall. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)

    Golden LEAF grants go to CMH, Caldwell Schools, Lenoir  Jun 7, 2008
    96 million to support Caldwell County governmental projects and community initiatives, following its Board of Directors meeting in Rocky Mount this week. The funding is part of Golden LEAF's Community Assistance Initiative, which was established to allow economically disadvantaged counties to bypass its traditional competitive-based grants process. (Lenoir News Topic, NC)

    200-plus attend traffic meeting  Jun 6, 2008
    43 to Rocky Mount and to New Bern should also be widen to four lanes. Greenville needs better access and roadways for the future as the City continues to grow, grow, and grow. (The Daily Reflector)

    Boy reels in record fish  Jun 5, 2008
    Travis Jackson, 13, of Rocky Mount shows off the latest freshwater state record, a 4-pound, 15-ounce redear sunfish ... Advertisements From N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission News Release ROCKY MOUNT - A last minute decision to go fishing with his mother netted a 13-year-old from Rocky Mount a new freshwater fish state record ... "Travis was really excited when he found out it was a state record."They had the fish weighed at the Piggly Wiggly in Rocky Mount. (News & Observer -- Sports)

    Glaxo attracts stars  Jun 1, 2008
    Completing the Glaxo field are Apex, Panther Creek, Middle Creek, Knightdale, Enloe, North Mecklenburg, Rocky Mount, Southern Lee and Toronto Henry Clay, the first international team to play in the tournament. Broughton, Durham Hillside, Ravenscroft and Enloe will make up the girls bracket. (News & Observer -- Sports)

    Schedules set for state championship baseball series  May 30, 2008
    ROCKY MOUNT vs. EAST ROWAN. Game 1: Friday, May 30, 5 p.m.. (Elizabethtown Bladen Journal, NC)

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