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Tarboro man charged in Sunday murder

2012-02-08T17:56:51-05:00

A Tarboro man was arrested Monday and charged with first-degree murder after he allegedly fatally shot a man early Sunday morning.
Sean Christopher White, 36, of 2501 St. Andrew St., Tarboro, was arrested Monday and charged with the murder of 40-year-old Christopher Lorenzo Curtis. He is in the Edgecombe County Detention Center being held without bond.

Nine SouthWest basketball players charged with B&E

2012-02-08T17:55:41-05:00

Nine members of the SouthWest Edgecombe High School boys basketball team were arrested and charged with breaking and entering into connection with an incident at the school.

Move over Tuskegee Airmen and Buffalo Soldiers, here come the Montford Point Marines

2012-02-08T17:54:58-05:00

The U.S. Army Air Corps' Tuskegee Airmen and Buffalo Soldiers are highly recognized African American figures imbedded in American history, but the Montford Point Marines have not received the same amount of attention — until now.

ECPS NEW HIRES

2012-02-06T17:08:07-05:00

The Edgecombe County Board of Education hired two administrators during a special meeting Tuesday to replace a retiree and a medical leave absentee principal Tuesday during a special called meeting.
Stephanie Alston will replace retiring Russell Johnson at Stocks Elementary School and Raymond Privott will sit in while Dr. Lisa Cooke is on medical leave.
Privott ventured out of retirement again to assume the role of interim assistant principal at Tarboro High School. Privott's return will mark the fourth time that he left the comfort of retirement to rejoin Edgecombe County Public Schools as an interim principal or assistant principal.

Daily Southerner names Walker publisher, editor

2012-02-06T17:05:27-05:00

John H. Walker, a veteran newspaperman with more than 35 years experience, has been named editor and publisher of The Daily Southerner. Walker replaces Mosby “Chip” Wigginton and assumes his new duties today.

Princeville employee charged with 2 counts of embezzlement

2012-02-03T16:52:30-05:00

PRINCEVILLE — A Princeville Town Hall employee has been charged with embezzlement, but is reportedly still employed by the town.
According to a copy of a warrant obtained from the Edgecombe County Courthouse, Diana Lee Draughn, 46, of Scotland Neck, was charged with two counts of embezzlement from April 26, 2010 through Dec. 16, 2010.

Political Perspectives from our local Chairman

2012-02-03T16:51:12-05:00

Edgecombe County Republican Party Chairman James C. Proctor is on the fence when it comes to predicting the outcome of the upcoming presidential election.
"I think its going to be an interesting year, and I think it's going to be a very close election. Anytime you have people running for re-election, it's a close election, closer than last time. Re-elections are usually harder than the first time around."

Al Hull: Past challenge becomes hobby

2012-02-02T17:28:56-05:00

Exercise, sweat and cool breeze is all he needs to start off a relaxing day!
A treasured interest that has motivated Al Hull, Tarboro Town Council member and real estate broker for 35 years has been the sport of bicycling from the peak of high slopes to rugged terrain throughout the state of North Carolina.
"Sometimes it's almost like a choir to go out and bike ride, but I don't know, I just enjoy working out and sweating."

What is Groundhog day?

2012-02-02T17:28:05-05:00

It's time for the Punxsutawney Phil, the weather prognosticating groundhog from the Keystone State, to once again exit his burrow.
It is said that if Phil sees his shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter but, if not, one can supposedly plan for the early arrival of spring.
Many teenagers have said that they've heard of Groundhog day, but to them, it's just another day.

‘Tremendous cuts in healthcare’

2012-02-01T18:30:28-05:00

During the Edgecombe County Comprehensive Healthcare Committee meeting Monday, N.C. Representative Joe Tolson (Edgecombe and Wilson Counties) discussed this years budget for North Carolina at the Golden LivingCenter.
Education, health and human services were the main sectors affected by state and local budget cuts, according to Tolson.