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Jackie Wiggins, front right, president of Parents & Relatives of Missing & Murdered, along with family members of five unsolved murder victims, release balloons Sept. 24, 2011 in honor of the victims.

Families press on in dealing with unsolved murders
On Aug. 31, 1987, Roy John Rieck, was brutally murdered inside the Tarboro Pizza Hut as he was closing for the night.
On Feb. 25, 1994, a newborn baby was found wrapped in cloth in the Edgecombe County Landfill on Colonial Road.
On May 5, 2005, Jackie Thorpe, 35, was found in a wooded area on Old Farm Road in Rocky Mount.

May 16, 2012 1 Photo
ECPS approves job cuts
Council agrees to shorten time line for housing developer

Local News

Muhammad satisfied with term on council
Melvin Muhammad said he did what he intended to do during one term on the Tarboro Town Council by stirring up a little controversy. Now, after not seeking reelection, he's ready to ride off in the sunset.

May 16, 2012
CRIME ROUNDUP

Sports

SouthWest Edgecombe Cougars athletes from left, Damien Bryant, Kelsey Page and Alexander Derby were selected as athletes of the year for the school on Monday during the awards banquet.. Photo/Van Holland

Cougars Athletes of the Year
SouthWest Edgecombe Cougars athletes from left, Damien Bryant, Kelsey Page and Alexander Derby were selected as athletes of the year for the school on Monday during the awards banquet..

May 16, 2012 1 Photo
Three inducted into SouthWest Hall of Fame

Opinion

To The Editor
To the Editor:
A recent news story about the Montford Marines honors the important and too-often forgotten group of men. However, some of the statements in the story were wrong and need correction.

February 20, 2012

Lifestyles

Marriage License 5/16/2012
Citizens who applied for marriage license this week:

May 16, 2012

Obituaries Archives

Food

The world's best BBQ started in the south
I love to cook. That's no surprise to anyone who knows me. However, what some may not know is that I have a special love for barbeque. It's fun and the results are delicious. There is something satisfying about filling my smoker with beef or pork and starting the process of turning that into mouthwatering barbeque. Whether you prefer beef or pork, these recipes for sauces and rubs will work. But the ingredients are important. Try not to leave things out or substitute unless you have to. However, feel free to add more "heat" as you desire. I don't make my sauces very hot.

May 16, 2012 2 Photos
From the garden
It’s grilling time but don’t forget the sides
Lemony Lemon Balm

Events

May 14- June 15, 2012
Edgecombe Events should be submitted by noon the day before publication. Items eligible include notices of local meetings and activities of non-profit organizations, clubs, schools and civic groups in the community. Information should be brief and typewritten, neatly printed or via e-mail. Questions? 823-3106 or e-mail: events@dailysoutherner.com. Leave a daytime contact phone number.

MAY 14

ECML Library
Ready Readers Book Club will meet and discuss the book “Come To Win” by Venus Williams. At 6:30pm in the Pender Room.

ECC
A 10-week Nurse Aide II class begins on the Tarboro campus. Class meets Mon-Wed. 8am-1pm. cost is $183.50. Prerequisite: Career Readiness Certificate. Call 446-0436, ext. 397.

Lifeguard Class
Ages 15 & up. Email or call for detailed schedule and class description (prerequisite information). Session is May 14-22. Fee is $170. Contact Cheryl Gay at 641-4276 or CherylGay@tarboro-nc.com.

May 14, 2012

Our Community

ECC nursing pinning held
Edgecombe Community College associate degree nursing graduates
participated in their pinning ceremony on May 9.

May 16, 2012 1 Photo
ECC radiography pinning held

Garden Tips

Edgecombe Garden Club learns horticultural tips
The Edgecombe Garden Club met Feb. 1, 2012 in the Fountains of the Albemarle.
Sheila Sidway, a Nash County Master Gardener and Rocky Mount Garden Club Horticulturist, spoke on “Horticulture Tips.”

April 5, 2012
A splash of late winter color

Peter Temple and The Tar River Boys

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