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Edgecombe charter school secures site
Tue, 15 May 2012 18:57:46 -0700

“This is how the quote out should look if you do it for 3 lines with a thumbnail.” After months of deliberating on sites in and around Tarboro, officials at North East Carolina Prep have decided on a location for Edgecombe County’s first charter school.

Vidant patient safety coaches: For the love of patient safety
Wed, 16 May 2012 15:34:39 -0700

Did you know that Vidant Edgecombe Hospital has a total of 39 patient safety coaches that represent each and every department in the hospital? These individuals play a vital role in keeping patient safety a main focus at the hospital.

Candidates for Register of Deeds cite experience
Mon, 07 May 2012 11:05:16 -0700

Candidates for the office of Edgecombe County Register of Deeds are campaigning on one specific word they hope will give them the edge to win the election— “Experience.” Incumbent Robin Williams Carpenter has worked in the office for more than two decades and is currently serving her fifth year in the elected position. She believes she should be reelected.

State to recognize Keihin CST with award Thursday
Mon, 14 May 2012 14:04:39 -0700

On Thursday, Tarboro’s Keihin Carolina System Technology, Inc. will accept  a Level 1-Collaborative award from the North Carolina Awards for Excellence program at North Carolina State University. The ceremony will get under way at 1:45 p.m. in Keihin Auditorium at Edgecombe Community College.

CRIME ROUNDUP
Wed, 16 May 2012 15:34:49 -0700

The following people were charged with crimes by the Tarboro Police Department over the past week. The police also are investigating some incidents where citizens had items stolen from the property.

Etheridge wins Twin Counties but falls short across state
Tue, 08 May 2012 20:12:37 -0700

Democratic voters in the Twin Counties bucked statewide trends in North Carolina’s gubernatorial race, according to unofficial returns Tuesday.

Numbers small, but EMPAC makes impact
Mon, 14 May 2012 14:04:49 -0700

Organizers of EMPAC's 2nd Annual Enrichment Conference at Edgecombe Community College Saturday didn't get the attendance they had hoped for, but a "powerful message" was sent forth just the same. Nationally known motivational speaker Kenston Griffin delivered the "powerful" message to approximately 30 people including about 20 males. Serving as a backdrop, pictures of several of Edgecombe County ...

KARATE
Fri, 18 May 2012 14:46:21 -0700

The students of Cunnningham Isshinryu Karate represented Tarboro and Edgecombe County well on Saturday, April 28th at the 14th Annual ECU Open Martial Arts Tournament. The tournament was held at the ECU Student Recreation Center and is one of the area’s largest martial arts events. It is open to all martial arts styles and systems. This year, more than 75 martial artists competed for medals.

Edgecombe Garden Club tours Blount Bridgers Gardens and Long family yard
Wed, 02 May 2012 14:35:17 -0700

The Edgecombe Garden Club met for its April luncheon at the Fountains of the Albemarle. For the devotion Lynn Brady read the “Rose of Lent” story and said the blessing. President Marilyn shared a vase of Lenten roses which were related to the devotion.   President Marilyn complimented hostesses Louise Fleming, Chairman, Lynn Brady, Gloria Wall and Catherine Powers-Moseley for their multi-colored ...

Nearly 20,000 Reports of Abuse, Neglect of Elderly and Disabled in 2011
Sat, 12 May 2012 12:57:49 -0700

There were nearly 20,000 reports of abuse, neglect or exploitation of elderly citizens and younger adults with disabilities made to North Carolina's county departments of social services in 2011