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Tarboro teacher charged after renting hotel room for juveniles

May 29

Carver Elementary in Pinetops lifts lockdown, deputies say

May 8

Rocky Mount Police Department

Rocky Mount police officer dies in off-duty ATV accident

Officer Michael Cotton died in an ATV crash Wednesday evening, according to the department.

Jun 12

Skeletal remains discovered in Edgecombe Co.; deputies investigating

Mar 20

Amazon hosted ribbon cutting for Tarboro's first delivery station

Feb 25

NC Made: Tractor company makes big name with compact machines

Dec 12, 2025

Rocky Mount residents demand answers on city's financial struggles

Sep 30, 2025

NC retired Army veteran gets new house and celebrity chef visit

Jul 1, 2025

Cleanup begins after 3 confirmed tornadoes strike Edgecombe County

May 14, 2025

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Tornado leaves trail of damage in parts of Edgecombe County

May 13, 2025

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Confirmed tornado slams parts of Edgecombe County

May 13, 2025

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Year after EF3 tornado, people in Battleboro rebuilding

Jul 19, 2024

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"Lil Coach Bess": High school basketball coach's son steals the spotlight on the sidelines

Feb 23, 2024

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"Lil Coach Bess": High school basketball coach's son steals the spotlight on the sidelines

Feb 23, 2024

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Pfizer to reopen Rocky Mount plant after July tornado

Sep 25, 2023

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Cleanup efforts continue in Nash and Edgecombe counties after tornado

Jul 22, 2023

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Edgecombe County teacher accused of sexual assault with student

Feb 1, 2023

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Princeville established in NC by freedmen remains a beacon of resilience: 'Carrying the mantle'

Once the Civil War ended, formerly enslaved people established themselves in 1865 along the Tar River floodplain.

Feb 25, 2025

2 NC middle schools to have extra security after juvenile charged with making social media threats

Increased law enforcement will be at both middle schools on Monday, the Edgecombe County Sheriff's Office confirms.

Sep 8, 2024

Rocky Mount City Manager Keith Rogers Jr. on administrative leave, interim named

City officials have named an interim city manager in Roger's absence.

Aug 16, 2024

EF-3 tornado 1 year: Golfers, first responders recount life-changing day in Nash, Edgecombe counties

The July 19, 2023 fast moving tornado devastated communities in Nash and Edgecombe counties.

Jul 20, 2024

Sharpsburg Mayor Robert Williams again charged with DWI

The mayor of Sharpsburg has been arrested for allegedly driving while intoxicated -- and this isn't the first time it's happened.

Jul 2, 2024