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Federal Grand Jury indicts repeat Northampton County felons

GREENVILLE - A federal grand jury here on Oct. 27 issued a multi-count indictment charging Lashawn Monte Moore, also known as “Scoob,” and Derryel Bell, also known as “Block,” both from Northampton County, for distributing meth and fentanyl. In counts one, two, and eight, the Grand...

Northampton County, NC · 12h
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Everyone Is Suddenly Talking About The North Carolina Town Where Monthly Rent Is Still Only $800

There’s a town in eastern North Carolina that people are starting to talk about in hushed, excited tones, the way you talk about a restaurant before it gets a Yelp page and a two-hour wait. Rocky Mount is that town, and if you haven’t been paying attention, now is...

Rocky Mount, NC · 10d
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Retire Comfortably On Social Security Alone In This Wallet-Friendly Virginia Town

Nobody ever sat down with a financial planner and said, “I’d love to spend my retirement years stressed about money in an expensive place.”. And yet, somehow, that’s exactly what happens to a lot of people who don’t do their homework before choosing where to land.

South Hill, VA · 4d
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Ahoskie is open for new business

AHOSKIE – As the largest town in the Roanoke-Chowan area, Ahoskie is home to the greatest number of businesses and attracts the highest number of shoppers. But there’s always room for growth. Ahoskie received a grant to develop a retail strategies program and be part of the Retail...

Ahoskie, NC · 12h
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Fill An Entire Shopping Cart For Just $35 At This Massive Discount Store In North Carolina

Nobody ever walked out of Roses Discount Store in Henderson, North Carolina feeling like they lost. That’s not an accident, and it’s not a coincidence either, because Roses on North Garnett Street has built its entire reputation on making sure your money goes further than you thought possible.

Henderson, NC · 8d

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It’s time to focus on fixing education problems

Leadership in Raleigh will look a bit different when those elected to the General Assembly this year are sworn in January. After years of Republicans controlling both the state senate and the state house, the Democrats will now be the majority in the house. As for the senate, the Republicans still hold a majority, but a much closer one than they had before.

North Carolina · 12h

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Franklin County water deal is reached, NC lawmakers say, after protests derailed earlier legislation

A fight over water access in the counties north of the Triangle simmered for years before hitting a boiling point this spring, causing protests at the state legislature. But it’s now resolved, at least for the near future, with a new deal that allows Franklin County to buy more water to help fuel the county’s fast-paced growth.

Franklin County, NC · 3d

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Normandy official, veterans help RMA bring history to life

For students at Rocky Mount Academy, Veterans Day was more than a lesson from a history book. On Wednesday, it was an opportunity to shake the hands of men and women who wore the nation’s uniform, hear their stories and meet a visitor from Normandy, France, whose life’s work has been dedicated to ensuring the sacrifice of an American soldier from Rocky Mount is never forgotten. Veterans lined the campus roadway Wednesday morning as students and families welcomed them to the academy’s annual Veterans Day celebration. The parade and school being in session on the federal holiday is part of a long and proud tradition for the private school, staff and students. And the celebration was a campuswide event that incorporated the participation of the entire school. The program honored veterans from every branch of military service while emphasizing the values of duty, sacrifice and citizenship that educators hope students will carry into their own lives. “We teach history in our classrooms,” Head of School Beth Covolo told attendees. “But you, our veterans, lived it.” The ceremony’s special guest was Jean-Vincent du Lac de Fugeres, a Normandy native and elected official there whose connection to eastern North Carolina stretches back

Rocky Mount, NC · 1d

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Warrenton commissioners approve Main Street coordinator position

The Warrenton Board Commissioners, during its Monday night meeting, unanimously approved the addition of a part-time permanent Main Street coordinator’s position. Initially, the position would run from Jan. 1 through June 30 at a rate of $20 per hour for 20 hours per week. The total expense for that time period would be $10,400, which is expected to be covered by revenue from town festivals.

Warrenton, NC · 2d

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Rocky Mount accepting applications for urgent home repair assistance

Rocky Mount is accepting Urgent Repair Program applications through Nov. 16, offering eligible homeowners up to $15,000 for home repairs.

Rocky Mount, NC · 2d

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Warren County Commission salaries to get large bump

The Warren County salary commission approved raises last week that will bring the county commissioners’ pay in line with other county officials including the recorder of deeds, county clerk, collector, treasurer, assessor and public administrator. Currently, those positions all make $81,007.25. Following the Nov. 5 salary commission vote, Presiding...

Warren County, NC · 22h

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$500,000 grant to build Tarboro Farmers Market Pavilion, boosting access to produce

Who provided the $500,000 grant for the Tarboro Farmers Market Pavilion?. What is the intended impact of the Tarboro Farmers Market Pavilion on the agricultural community?. Why was the Tarboro Farmers Market Pavilion project initiated?. TARBORO, Edgecombe County — The town says it received a $500,000 grant to help develop...

Tarboro, NC · 2d

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Football Preview: Central Davidson and Southwest Edgecombe Both Lean on Punishing Ground Games + How To Watch

The Central Davidson Spartans will head out on the road to square off against the SouthWest Edgecombe Cougars at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. SouthWest Edgecombe is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 30.1 points per game this season. Central Davidson is on a roll after a high-stakes...

Pinetops, NC · 1d

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City Planning Board approves rezoning request by Buc-ee’s

The Rocky Mount Planning Board earlier this week unanimously approved a request to rezone land so that the Buc-ee’s chain of travel centers can build a new location off the Interstate 95 interchange for Gold Rock. “We can talk about it if you want to, but I mean it’s a no-brainer,” Planning Board member James Tharin said moments before making a motion to recommend the rezoning request to the City Council. Tharin said that Buc-ee’s request can be considered consistent with the city’s Together Tomorrow: Tier I Smart Growth Comprehensive Plan, that Buc-ee’s request is reasonable and that Buc-ee’s request is in the public interest. Planning Board member Theresa Alston Stokes seconded Tharin’s motion. The Planning Board met Tuesday evening. No one spoke against the recommendation moments before the unanimous vote. Scott Ratcliff, who is director of engineering for Buc-ee’s, said after the meeting that he and the rest of the Buc-ee’s team are elated. “We want to be in Rocky Mount — and we’re excited to have a community that’s welcoming us and looking forward to working with them,” Ratcliff said. Buc-ee’s has stated that the chain is under contract to purchase about 34 acres on the southeast side

Rocky Mount, NC · 16h

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Nash County leaders to hold joint session on schools and revised development rules

Local education and county government leaders are scheduled to gather next week for a joint session that pairs a school district update with a final vote on major changes to Nash County’s land use regulations. According to an announcement from Nash County Public Schools, the school board and the county’s Board of Commissioners will hold a joint meeting at 6 p.m. Monday. The session will take place at the Williford Early Learning Center, located at 801 Williford St. in Rocky Mount. The evening’s agenda brings together two key pillars of Nash County’s future: public education and community growth. Kicking off the formal presentations, Nash County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Steve Ellis will address elected leaders. Joint sessions between school boards and county commissioners typically serve as a forum to align on district priorities, facility needs and long-term strategic planning. Following Ellis’s remarks, the commissioners will turn their attention to a major regulatory milestone. Led by Nash County Planning Director Adam Tyson, the commissioners are slated to formally adopt the revised 2026 Unified Development Ordinance. A Unified Development Ordinance consolidates a county’s zoning, subdivision and land use regulations into a single comprehensive rulebook, dictating how residential, commercial and agricultural properties can

Nash County, NC · 16h