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Detour ahead on US 64: Former North Old Carriage bridge to be demolished
Motorists using the controlled-access U.S. 64 approaching the interchange for North Old Carriage Road late at night through early in the morning are temporarily going to have to exit off the highway and use the interchange’s new roundabouts to get back onto the highway. Crews have been working to improve and widen North Old Carriage from the intersection of Eastern and Sunset avenues to Reges Store and Green Hills roads. The work has included constructing a new four-lane bridge for North Old Carriage over U.S....
Baseball Game Recap: Tarboro Takes a Loss
Thursday just wasn't the day for Tarboro's offense. They lost 10-0 to the Perquimans Pirates on Thursday. The loss continues a trend for Tarboro in their matchups with Perquimans: they've now lost eight in a row. For Perquimans' part, Cameron Goodrow made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On...
Man, 43, jailed on first-degree murder charge
A man with a prior history of violence is behind bars without bond in the Edgecombe County Detention Center after Rocky Mount police charged him with committing first-degree murder Sunday. Scottie Jeffries, 43, was arrested after an investigation of a report of an unconscious female in the 300 block of Marigold Street just on the east side of downtown, police said. Investigators described the incident as a domestic violence-related homicide,...
NCWU retires Harrison's jersey, honors athletes during awards ceremony
The North Carolina Wesleyan Department of Athletics celebrated the 2023-24 season by hosting its 59th Annual Awards Ceremony on April 22 in Minges Auditorium at the Dunn Center. Coaches, staff and student-athletes came together to celebrate the accomplishments of both individuals and teams from this academic year. The night began with the Department of Athletics’ traditional awards. Among the athletes and teams honored, NCWU boasted 19 USA South All-Conference selections, three USA South Regular Season Championships and 28 USA South weekly award winners so far...
Sheetz across from N.C. Wesleyan robbed
Police are asking for the public’s help finding a suspect who robbed the Sheetz convenience store across from N.C. Wesleyan University early Saturday morning. Officers responded shortly before 4 a.m. to the scene, and a preliminary investigation found that the suspect had entered the store and had demanded property before fleeing in an unknown direction, police said. The store is in the 3700 block of North Wesleyan Boulevard on the far northern side of the city. In addition to being near a private university, it...
T. Brooke Fassnacht: The value of a college degree and a personalized approach
In the landscape of higher education, small universities are increasingly proving their worth by offering unique advantages that can significantly enhance the value of a college degree. These institutions, often characterized by close-knit communities and personalized attention, provide students with opportunities that go beyond the classroom. At small universities, students benefit from smaller class sizes, fostering more intimate interactions with professors and peers. This personalized approach to education enables deeper engagement, tailored feedback, and a stronger sense of community. So, what sets N.C. Wesleyan University...
Impact Academy Preschool expands, will offer NC pre-K program in the fall
Parents searching for pre-K options in the fall will have one more facility to consider. The Impact Academy Preschool, located at 821 Word Plaza in Rocky Mount, recently announced it will expand its early childhood education program to include pre-K. As an officially recognized North Carolina pre-K provider, the academy will offer classroom experiences designed to enhance school readiness for eligible four-year-old children. NC pre-K is a state-funded program providing academic foundation to children four years of age, who attend at no cost. ...
Jeremy Taylor: Screen Free Week is a good time to put phones down
In honor of Screen Free Week, which begins this Monday, I would like to challenge my Rocky Mount neighbors to take UScellular’s Phones Down for 5 Challenge. This is a UScellular initiative meant to inspire people to take a break from technology for five days, five hours or even just five minutes. By taking the Phones Down for 5 Challenge or taking a break in a way that works for you, my hope is that everyone can make the most of their screen-free time and...
Oak City adds an oak
Simply a seedling a few seasons ago, the newest addition to Oak City’s long-standing fondness for Oak Trees was planted last Friday, April 27 on National Arbor Day. The Oak City ceremony fulfilled it’s Arbor Day commitment when people across the nation plant trees for future generation, while signifying it was planted during Martin County’s 250 year celebration. A brick commemorating the 250 anniversary tree planting was presented to the...
Fike duos, Hunt’s Ellis and CBA’s Carlyle earn state tennis berths
ROCKY MOUNT — Out of the eight entries from schools in The Wilson Times readership area in the first round of the NCHSAA 3-A East Regional for boys tennis Friday at North Carolina Wesleyan University, half are still in the running for a regional title. Both Fike High doubles teams — Snyder Pearson-Collins Pearson and Dylan Skinner-Zachary Hill — qualified […] The post Fike duos, Hunt’s Ellis and CBA’s Carlyle earn state tennis berths first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Three county chase began in Oak City
An armed carjacking that began in Oak City last Saturday evening ended abruptly after a high speed chase through Bertie and Hertford counties. Suspects Devonte Jamal Cofield and Lamajae Ki’tory Norfleet were arrested after the carjacked vehicle suffered spike strip damage in Hertford County, ending the chase that reached speeds of over 100 miles per hour. Bertie County Sheriff Tyrone Williams said that at 7:45 p.m. on Saturday April, 26,...
Charlotte shooting highlights dangers of serving warrants: Nash County sheriff reflects on officer safety
Serving warrants can be incredibly dangerous. Eight law enforcement officers were shot Monday while trying to serve an arrest warrant in an east Charlotte neighborhood, including four who died. On June 9, 2011, Nash County deputy Warren Basco “Sneak” Lewis was shot three times in the chest while serving an...
Nashville Zoo welcomes first red river hog piglets
Staff at Nashville Zoo celebrated the birth of their first litter of red river hog piglets, footage released on April 30 shows. The zoo said the piglets were born on April 11 and have been named Fig, Peach, Persimmon and Clementine. “This is the first litter of red river hog piglets born at Nashville Zoo, […]
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