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Barrett Flowe, of Midland, drives Pay Dirt during the 2012 Pinetops 300. He and many others will be on hand this weekend at the annual tractor and truck pull.

PINETOPS 300
PINETOPS — One thing’s for certain, the first-time attendee at the Pinetops 300 truck and tractor pull will learn something in a hurry … these are not your Daddy and Grandaddy’s tractors!
Some of the best known and most successful pullers in the country will converge School Street here tonight and Saturday to vie for honors in the longest running not-for-profit tractor pull in the Southeastern United States.

May 17, 2013 1 Photo
Happening in Tarboro Saturday
Parents and educators meet on school events and initiatives

Local News

The National Transportation Safety Board wants all 50 states to lower the blood alcohol content level to 0.05.

NTSB wants to lower DWI blood alcohol levels
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released a bold set of targeted interventions to put the United States on course to eliminate alcohol-impaired related crashes. They have given recommendations that call for stronger laws, swifter enforcement and expanded use of technology.

May 17, 2013 1 Photo
Measles cases have state health officials concerned

Sports

Six Tarboro Viking track stars are going to compete in the NCHSAA 2-A state championship meet Friday in Greensboro at NC A&T State University.

Six Tarboro girls to compete in track finals
Motivation is a big part of the Tarboro Viking girl's track team's success this season. They enjoy working hard during practice for their coach Rickie Dozier and get fulfillment when they compete in events. Friday will be no different for the six girls that are headed to Greensboro to compete in the NCHSAA 2-A state championship meet at North Carolina A&T State University. They will compete in three relay events and the long jump.

May 16, 2013 2 Photos
BIG FISH

Opinion

We Salute...
Each Friday, The Daily Southerner will recognize individuals, groups and businesses in Edgecombe County who have gone “above and beyond” in their effort to make this a better place to work, play and raise a family.

May 17, 2013

Lifestyles

Corbett/Chasse Wedding
Brittney Joyce Corbett and Kenneth Robert Chasse, Jr. were united in marriage on April 6th, 2013, at 5:30pm at the Imperial Centre in Rocky Mount. The Rev. Carrol Bradbury officiated the ceremony.
The Rehearsal Dinner was hosted by Shirley and Donald Foreman, Grandparents of the Groom and also Elisha and Kenneth Chasse, Parents of the Groom, at Pizza Inn in Rocky Mount.
The Bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Durwood Corbett of Macclesfield, NC. The Groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Robert Leonel Chasse, Sr. of Pinetops, NC.

May 13, 2013 1 Photo

Obituaries Archives

MOZELLE BANKS
ROCKY MOUNT — Mozelle Banks, 78 of Rocky Mount, died on Tuesday, May 14, 2013. Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 19, 2013, at Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church in Rocky Mount with burial in Gardens of Gethsemane in Rocky Mount.
Arrangements under the direction of H.D. Pope Funeral Home, Rocky Mount.

May 17, 2013
SADIE LOUVENIA BELLAMY
CLAYTON JERELL EPPS
CHRISTINE GORHAM
MILTON R. HATHAWAY

Food

Budget Friendly Deliciousness
It's nice to be able to put a good meal on the table without having to spend a fortune. Today's recipes are easy, delicious and inexpensive. But, they won't taste inexpensive. I hope that you will give them a try.

May 15, 2013 2 Photos
Barbeque Bests
Coffee isn't just a drink
Reboot your pantry

Events

Edgecombe Events May 17
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May 17, 2013

Our Community

Stocks Elementary School celebrates Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Week
In celebration of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Week, Stocks Elementary School hosted several guest speakers and exciting activities during the first week of May.

May 15, 2013 1 Photo
HOBGOOD SCIENCE FAIR