TARBORO —
While unemployment rates increased from October to November in 81 North Carolina counties, Edgecombe was not one of them.
Edgecombe’s rate was 14.0 percent — the same as October’s adjusted rate and down more than two pints from the 16.3 percent rate in November 2011.
Statewide, unemployment was up in 81 counties from October to November, but down in 95 when comparing the rate to November 2011.
Edgecombe has the third-highest unemployment rate in the state, behind Graham County at 16.3 percent and Scotland County at 15.9 percent. November marked the 54th consecutive month for the local unemployment rate to be in double digits.
A total of 26,481 persons were employed in the county in November, compared to 26,375 in October. November marked the third consecutive month in the number of persons working has increased. There were 3,705 persons unemployed,
The state’s lowest rate was 5.7 percent in Orange County, followed by Henderson County at 5.7 percent and Buncombe at 6.8 percent.
A total of 11 out of the state’s 14 MSA’s showed an increase in November over October. That reverses a two-month trend in which all 14 MSA’s had recorded declines.
Rocky Mount held even at 11.7 percent, while Greenville improved from 9.2 in October to 9.1 in November.
Data from area counties showed Pitt County with the only month-to-month decline, dropping from (.2 percent in October to 9.1 percent in November. Three counties, Nash at 10.5, Wilson at 11.6 and Edgecombe at 14.0 all held even, while Martin increased from 10.7 percent in October to 10,9 percent and Halifax saw an increase of a full percentage point, from 12.0 to 13.0.
Statewide, the number of workers employed (not seasonally adjusted) decreased in November by 22,002 to 4,321,229, while those unemployed rose 6,750 to 424,893. Since November 2011, the number of workers unemployed decreased 45,145, while those employed increased 125,439.
North Carolina’s statewide unemployment rate (not seasonally adjusted) was 9.0 percent in November, up two-tenths.
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AIB co-chair Buddy Hooks, left, discusses courthouse square with AIB judge James Abraham, center, and chair of the courthouse square project Martie Thompson. James “Jim” Abraham, of Savannah, Ga., and Ed Hooker, of Fort Riley, Kansas, were in Tarboro Monday and Tuesday to judge the community’s entry in the America in Bloom competition
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America in Bloom judges to Tarboro: keep the momentum going
The Town Common and 200-year-old trees providing a canopy over the focal point of Tarboro were the first things that caught the eye of the America in Bloom (AIB) judges when they arrived in town Sunday evening.
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Nash Health Care seeking expanded affiliates
ROCKY MOUNT — The Board of Commissioners of Nash Health Care has voted to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) to five, pre-selected regional tertiary hospital systems for evaluation of an expanded affiliation relationship.
Nash Health Care operates a number of facilities, including five hospitals totaling 403 beds — Nash General Hospital, Nash Day Hospital, the Bryant T. Aldridge Rehabilitation Center, Community Hospital and Coastal Plain Hospital. - AIB judging under way
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Ryan Chatt
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Chatt wins NC East District tourney
SouthWest Edgecombe Cougar Ryan Chatt recently won the North Carolina East District golf tournament through the Optimist International Junior Golf Championships. The match was held at Scotch Meadows Country Club in Laurinburg.
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Chatt wins NC East District tourney
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You, too, can be a slacker spy
Think you're a loser just because you dropped out of high school and never finished the military training you began?
Think you're a dud just because you work as a security guard even though you dreamed of becoming a global savior?
Well, don't beat yourself up. You, too, can become an international superspy like Edward Snowden.
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Whitley/Webb
Pinetops-Caitlin Layne Whitley and John Robert Webb were married on June 8, 2013 at half past three in the afternoon at Pinetops Baptist Church.
The Reverend John Melancon performed the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Michael Whitley. Grandparents of the bride are the late Mr. and Mrs. James Carlton Jernigan and the late Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Lane Whitley.
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CATHERINE MARIE VINES
TARBORO — Catherine Marie Vines, 65, died Wednesday, June 19, 2013, Arrangements are ending with Dickens Funeral Service, Tarboro.
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Elegant Entertaining With Bold Flavors
Summer entertaining is easy with simple, crowd-pleasing recipes from light bites to sweet delights that require almost no time in the kitchen.
Invite over a few of your closest friends, heat up the grill and set out your favorite wines for a truly memorable outdoor dinner party. Select simple recipes that can be prepared ahead of time and quickly seared on the grill once your guests have arrived. Everyone will enjoy the food and you'll love that you're not trapped in the kitchen. Prep, chop and marinate everything then store it all in containers.
Continue the trend of simplicity by serving food-friendly wines, such as those from Las Rocas. Las Rocas, which literally means "the rocks" because of the rocky soil where the grapes are grown, produces an incredibly vibrant Garnacha and refreshing RosÈ that pair wonderfully with these dishes. - Zesty Mexican Meals Made Fast
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Edgecombe Events June 20
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.
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WALTON EARNS SCHOLARSHIP
John Ronald Walton, a 2013 graduate of Edgecombe Early College High School and son of John and Lesa Walton, is presented a $2,000 scholarship check by Edgecomber County Farm Bureau Presidet Tom Proter. Walton is enrolled at NC State University for the fall semester.
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