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Families press on in dealing with unsolved murders

2012-05-16T18:58:00-04:00

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.

ECPS approves job cuts

2012-05-16T18:55:00-04:00

Fifteen classroom positions were among staff reductions approved by the Edgecombe County Board of Education as part of a reduction plan approved Monday night.
The board approved $2.2 million in budget cuts for the 2012-2013 school year, which will result in the elimination of 15 teachers — including eight Pre-K and seven Roberson Center for Education Achievement School teachers.

Council agrees to shorten time line for housing developer

2012-05-16T18:53:45-04:00

Members of the Tarboro Town Council, who were strict in their interpretation of an ordinance that resulted in eight potential jobs moving to Rocky Mount last month, were on the other side of the coin Monday night when they agreed to hold a public hearing in a time line inconsistent with the town’s written policy

ECC graduates largest class in history

2012-05-14T16:40:16-04:00

The largest graduating class in Edgecombe Community College (ECC) history celebrated its monumental achievement Friday night in Keihin Auditorium as the school’s 2012 Commencement was held.

State’s patience growing short with Princeville

2012-05-14T16:39:05-04:00

The State and Local Government Finance Division of the Department of State Treasurer has given Princeville officials until June 4 to respond to an eight-page letter detailing 19 "material weaknesses" in the town's internal control structure.

School board to approve workforce reduction

2012-05-14T16:35:07-04:00

An approval of reduction in workforce is among the items to be addressed when the Edgecombe County Board of Education meets at 6 p.m. today in McIntyre Auditorium at Edgecombe Community College.

Election results to be canvassed

2012-05-14T16:33:39-04:00

Results from last week’s primary election will be canvassed and certified Tuesday, according to Edgecombe County Board of Elections Director Jerry Spruell.
About 32 percent of registered voters — slightly less than the statewide average of 34 percent — cast ballots in Edgecombe County. Spruell said he was pleased with the countywide turnout,

Symposium brings shopping to St. David Street

2012-05-11T16:45:53-04:00

As the birds chirped, the cool breeze blew and the sun peaked through the trees on St. David Street, many gathered throughout the day Thursday to view the merchandise garden vendors had on display for the 4th annual Blount-Bridgers House Garden Symposium.

Baker honored

2012-05-11T16:45:00-04:00

Edgecombe County Distinguished Citizen Banquet honored Wick Baker, president of Vidant Edgecombe Thursday for his support of Scouting and commitment to the community. Guest speakers included his sons, Hayes and Ryan Baker, Dr. Deborah Lamm and Dr. Barry Bunn.

Council revisiting ordinances

2012-05-11T16:44:19-04:00

After several months of examining the Unified Development Ordinance, members of the Tarboro town council will likely take action to either amend it or keep it as it is, when the council meets at 7 p.m. Monday night.