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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

• 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.
  “The trees are amazing…the canopy and the shade and the different varieties,” said Ed Hooker, III. “Trees are very important. They have almost a calming effect.”

  June 19, 2013 3 Photos

• LGC presents Princeville's 2013-2014 proposed budget
• ECPS awaits county budget decision

Local News

• 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.

  June 19, 2013

• AIB judging under way

Sports

Ryan Chatt

• 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.

  June 19, 2013 1 Photo

• Diver with Tarboro ties named academic all-America

Opinion

• 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.

  June 17, 2013

Lifestyles

• 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.

  June 17, 2013 1 Photo

Obituaries Archives

• BRUCE EVERETTE

  WHITE PLAINS, NY — Bruce Everette, 61, died Sunday, June 16, 2013. Arrangements are pending with Hemby-Willoughby Mortuary, Tarboro.

  June 19, 2013

• ERNEST MURPHY
• GWENDOLYN FAYE REID
• CURTIS EDWARD TUCKER
• LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Food

• 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.

  June 19, 2013 2 Photos

• Zesty Mexican Meals Made Fast
• It's grillin' time!
• Great fondue

Events

• Edgecombe Events June 19

  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.

  June 19, 2013

Our Community

• 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.
   

  June 17, 2013 1 Photo

• Edgecombe County Public Schools announces 2013-2014 teachers of the year

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