Local News in Edgecombe County, North Carolina
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Campaign marred by allegations (Rocky Mount Telegram)
A candidate for the N.C. Senate and his wife agreed in a settlement last month to repay the state more than $4.2 million for allegedly overbilling Medicaid for mental health services.Experts predict smaller leaf crop (Rocky Mount Telegram) Local tobacco farmers are expected to plant less this year in response to a major drop in orders from companies that buy the leaf. Charlie Tyson, Nash County’s extension director, said he expects a 15 percent reduction in tobacco production in Nash County this season.
Officials seek help to employ ex-convicts (Rocky Mount Telegram) TARBORO — Edgecombe County officials are seeking help from state leaders to keep ex-offenders out of jail and in the employment line.
ABC boards defend their existence (Rocky Mount Telegram) Local Alcoholic Beverage Control boards are defending their agencies in the wake of calls by some to abolish the boards and privatize the system. The state has hired a Chicago firm, Valuation Research Corp., to determine the value of the 415 locally run liquor stores across the state.
Area leaders hope for better census results (Rocky Mount Telegram) Ten years ago, many Nash and Edgecombe county residents were unable to participate in the census because of the after-effects of Hurricane Floyd. Local leaders say they are predicting a completely different result this time around.
Snow-slick roads claim one life (WRAL.com Raleigh) Rain, snow and the resulting slush on North Carolina roads proved deadly Tuesday night for a Duplin County woman.
Snow delays schools, leaves some slippery roads (WRAL.com Raleigh) In anticipation of slushy roads, several school systems, including Wake, Durham, Cumberland, Edgecombe, Franklin, Hoke and Wilson are operating on a 2-hour delay Wednesday morning. Lee County schools are closed.
Accused drug suppliers face judge this week (Rocky Mount Telegram) Two people accused of being major drug suppliers in Eastern North Carolina and other states are scheduled to face a judge this week in Edgecombe County.
Edgecombe towns discuss jobs, businesses (Rocky Mount Telegram) New hirings and future business developments were notable items for a few small towns in Edgecombe County this week. The Princeville Board of Commissioners hired a new town attorney during a recent regular board meeting.
Authorities use Gangnet system to track N.C. gangs (News 14 Carolina) The 2010 gang report shows the number of gangs reported in the state is up from last year, but that doesn't necessarily mean the actual number of gangs has increased.