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United Way's area tornado recovery fund rekindled
An effort to help victims of the tornado that struck the Twin Counties in July 2023 has been reactivated in the aftermath of the recent tornado that damaged a commercial area and a residential area off the North Wesleyan Boulevard corridor. United Way Tar River Region Executive Director Ginny Mohrbutter, in a phone interview, said that the Twin County Recovery Fund became active again for people who want to make contributions to help people who have been affected by the tornado that struck the area...
Gryphons hold Bulldogs on final drive, seal victory
The Rocky Mount defense had been on the field for 20 plays on Nash Central’s final possession as the Bulldogs drove 81 yards in four minutes. But the Gryphons needed one final play — and one final stop — to secure the win, and they got it. An incomplete pass in the end zone as time expired sealed the home team’s 13-7 Big East 2A/3A Conference victory at Gryphons Stadium...
AREA ROUNDUP: Bruins dot Eastern Wayne for 3rd win, 5-1
While there were undoubtedly more opportunities to score left behind by the Beddingfield High boys soccer team Monday, Oct. 7, the Bruins aren’t complaining about their 5-1 win at home over Eastern Wayne. Senior Christopher Rodriguez Aguilera scored two goals and made an assist while freshman Tiyler Ramon notched a pair of goals for the Bruins as they evened their […] The post AREA ROUNDUP: Bruins dot Eastern Wayne for 3rd win, 5-1 first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Gun safety presentation at library covers the basics
For anyone with firearms, law enforcement officers say it’s crucial that those who choose to arm for self-protection understand safe and responsible operation of those weapons. Toward that end, Rocky Mount police Cpl. R.L. Miller, a 23-year veteran of the police department, gave a presentation on what he called “basic, general gun safety” Thursday afternoon at Braswell Memorial Library in downtown Rocky Mount. According to research by Johns Hopkins University,...
School system gets safety grant
A federal grant targeting school violence prevention is helping schools in Edgecombe County upgrade their security features. Edgecombe County Public Schools recently announced the new safety initiatives that are made possible by the $469,985 grant. Susan Hoke, the school system’s communication coordinator, said the grant will be used to implement comprehensive safety measures at schools across the district. ...
Henrico School Board to vote on design for rebuild of Quioccasin Middle School
At a work session Oct. 10, Henrico School Board members will vote on the schematic design for the rebuild of Quioccasin Middle School, which is scheduled to be completed in the winter of 2027. The design for the $89 million project, funded by the county’s 2022 bond referendum, proposes a...
Northeast Academy suffers road loss
SWAN QUARTER – Cole Taylor connected with Camden White on a pair of touchdown passes. Jaden Medford pushed his season rushing mark above 1,500 yards. Neither was enough, however, as Mattamuskeet High School topped Northeast Academy, 49-12, Friday night in Swan Quarter. The Eagles started the game well, moving...
Ladybirds' girls' golf splits conference matches
The Southern Nash girls’ golf team split Big East 2A/3A Conference matches on Monday at Peachtree Hills in Rocky Mount. The Ladybirds were first with a team score of 158 in the regularly-scheduled event as Alaina Bailey was the match medalist with a 52 while Audrey Jones, Makayla Weeks and Adison Bailey shot 53, Bryleigh Colbert finished with a 54 and Jenna Antil and Grace Jordan added 59s. Southern Nash...
Firebirds keep cranking out wins
As has been the case for much of this boys soccer season, the goals came early, often and from all directions for Southern Nash in a 7-2 home win over Nash Central in a 2-A/3-A Big East Conference match Wednesday afternoon. Six players scored for the 3-A Firebirds, who pushed their record to 12-0-2 overall and 6-0 in the Big […] The post Firebirds keep cranking out wins first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Bishops stave off Monarchs for first victory
North Carolina Wesleyan University picked up its first win of the season by holding off Methodist 19-17 in front of more than 900 fans on Homecoming Saturday at Vernon T. Bradley Stadium. The Bishops never trailed in improving to 1-2 in the USA South Conference and 1-4 overall. The Monarchs dropped to 1-2 in the league and 1-4 overall. ...
Regional United Way begins first leg of campaign with cross-city bike ride
Rocky Mount police Sgt. Vicky Hussey and many others in law enforcement were among those ready to ride bicycles on a route from the Rocky Mount Event Center to the United Way Tar River Region’s office to signal the start of the nonprofit organization’s campaign to secure $1 million to help community partners. “We’re going to kick it off the right way,” Hussey said Friday morning of the regional United Way’s annual fundraising campaign. ...
Nash County EMS organizes Helene relief drive
NASHVILLE — Area residents wishing to aid those suffering the aftermath of Hurricane Helene can do so through a donation drive organized by Nash County EMS. Donation drop-off sites are available to the public in Nashville, Rocky Mount and Bailey — for sanitation purposes, all contributions must be sealed in their original packages. DROP-OFF SITES • Nash County Administration […] The post Nash County EMS organizes Helene relief drive first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
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