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Rocky Mount police officer dies in off-duty ATV accident

Jun 12

Tarboro teacher charged after renting hotel room for juveniles

May 29

Mayo Mills: Four generations of sock making in North Carolina

The family grows cotton that's turned into socks. It's a tradition that started in 1932 in Tarboro.

Jul 3

Carver Elementary in Pinetops lifts lockdown, deputies say

May 8

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

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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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3 EF-1 tornadoes leave trail of damage in parts of Edgecombe County

The National Weather Service confirms three EF-1 tornadoes hit different areas of Edgecombe County.

May 14, 2025

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