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)
