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Two more file for upcoming elections
Only two more candidates filed Wednesday at the Edgecombe County Board of Elections for November's municipal elections, one incumbent and one challenger.
Man charged with reckless driving during July Fourth
A Winterville man was charged with reckless driving, after the North Carolina Highway Patrol said he wrecked his truck Saturday on N.C. 33 between Pinetops and Conetoe.
Incumbents, challengers file for upcoming elections
Of the more than 30 municipal candidates up for reelection this year, six incumbents, and one challenger, officially declared their candidacies Monday.
Ham radio operators prepare for disaster
John Faulkner operates radio equipment during the Amateur Radio Field Day at Nash County Emergency Operations Center.
Now that Edgecombe County's out of the drought conditions that plagued it over the last two years, Extension Director Art Bradley said so far, the county's "crops look decent." But Bradley and Conetoe farmer Wayne Harrell were quick to add Edgecombe could use "a decent shower" across its area.
Conetoe panel gives itself 10 percent raise
Conetoe's Town Commissioners voted themselves a 10 percent raise last week, but none of the elected representatives in Edgecombe's County's smallest town want to talk about it.
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Deed Transfers recently recorded at the Edgecombe County Register of deeds Office.
Summer Feeding Program looks to feed 20,000 children
Time and time again, the school Summer Feeding Program has provided an avenue for parents to save a few dollars during lunch time.
Several residents were evacuated late last month in Princeville, due to what is thought to have been a gasoline spill at Bridgers Food Store on Main Street.
Water District 5 expected to be completed next month
As construction wraps up on the final phase of Edgecombe County's Water District 5 this summer, so too will the last section of the countywide water system begin.
Thirty-two posts up for election this fall
Though the nation witnessed an historic election in 2008, there will be plenty of action in Edgecombe County come election time in November.
The Tarboro Edgecombe Farmers Market opened this morning, and J.R. and Charlotte Deans want buyers and vendors to come to it like they have for 27 years.
Two traffic accidents with injuries Saturday
Two personal injury accidents occurred in Edgecombe County Saturday, one where a motorcyclist was ejected and landed in the roadway.
Four different brush fires since April 4
Although Edgecombe County and most of Eastern North Carolina is out of drought conditions thanks to heavy March rainfall, the possibility of a brush fire is ever present.
Community Garden seeks more members
Carol Quigless, creator of the Saint David Street Community Garden will be trying to recruit new participants for planting during a meeting at 6 p.m. today at the Quigless Natural Health Center at 99 Main St.
Probe leads to 14 drug arrests
Edgecombe County Sheriff James Knight said that his office's four-month drug-dealing investigation, titled "March Madness," has netted 14 drug-related arrests in the county.
Harris invites constituents to a town meeting Thursday night
County Commissioner Viola Harris is inviting Edgecombe County residents to learn more about the county and town governments and how they work together.
Only two take advantage of Constituent Day
Just two Edgecombe County residents took advantage of U.S. Rep. G.K. Butterfield's first Constituent Day in 2009 Thursday at Edgecombe County Memorial Library.
" A worker at Perdue's processing plant in Lewiston allegedly took too much of a liking to the chicken products produced at the facility.
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