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Moore captures Legion oratorical contest
Shakiel Moore, 18, a student at Edgecombe Early College High School and president of the Edgecombe County Chapter of the Fredrick Douglas Foundation, won top honors in the American Legion Oratorical Competition held in Wilson.

February 11, 2013 1 Photo
Edgecombe Community College Practical Nursing Class of 2012
The Edgecombe Community College Practical Nursing Class of 2012 scored 100 percent on the national licensure exam. Shown are (front, from left) Jennifer Moore, Antoinette Whitaker, Mia Peak, Cindy Davis, Miracle Dixon, Beth Long, (back, from left)) Rose Larsen, Cheryl Guilford, Diane Everette, Erica Kearney, and Siera Neal. Not pictured is Devetta Thomas.

February 11, 2013 1 Photo
ECPS holding kindergarten, preschool registration
The Edgecombe County Public Schools (ECPS) registration and application for kindergarten and preschool will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday at Coker-Wimberly, Princeville and Stocks elementary schools.

February 11, 2013
SWE’s FFA chapter gains donation, grant
The SouthWest Edgecombe High School chapter of the Future Farmers of America (FFA) received both a donation from the Edgecombe County Farm Bureau and a grant from the national FFA organization.

February 11, 2013
New United Way Board Directors announced
Edgecombe County – United Way Tar River Region is pleased to announce 6 new additions to the Board of Directors. “We are delighted to welcome our newest members,” said Executive Director Ginny Mohrbutter. “Our board directors have a proven history of making careful decisions to guide the direction of our organization. Their expertise and ideas have sustained us for over 60 years.”

February 8, 2013 1 Photo
Phoenix Historical Society honors George Henry White
Phoenix Historical Society & Benjamin & Edith Spaulding Descendents Foundation
Bring George Henry White's Legacy to Light On Jan. 26.

February 8, 2013
G.W. Bulluck Elementary School Honor Roll - 2nd Nine Weeks
This is the G.W. Bulluck Elementary School Honor Roll for the 2nd Nine Weeks.

February 7, 2013
Sustainability conference upcoming in Rocky Mount
The registration site is open for "Can Sustainable Be Mainstream?", a one-day event Saturday, March 2, at Rocky Mount High School.

February 7, 2013
Teen Dating Violence to be discussed Thursday
Teen Dating Violence will be the topic at the first in a series of community education sessions hosted by Eastpoint LME/MCO in an effort to assist the public in understanding current behavioral health issues.

February 6, 2013
SouthWest Edgecombe High School - Second 6 Weeks
This is SouthWest Edgecombe High School's Second 6 Weeks Honor Roll.

February 6, 2013
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