River Road News

The community will get its first look at the Mills River Fire Department's newest substation on North Mills River Road during a dedication ceremony and open house Saturday.

Published: Friday, July 3, 2009 at 3:30 a.m. Last Modified: Friday, July 3, 2009 at 12:00 a.m. Does it seem like there are more bicycles sharing the streets with cars these days? It's not unusual to run across someone commuting to work on two wheels or to see groups of taut, spandex-clad bodies speeding down one of our area roads.

The 10th annual Blue Jeans Ball, MANNA FoodBank's largest fundraiser of the year, is a come-as-you-are gala.

As some people in Eastern Carolina are struggling to make ends meet there are those that are doing just fine.

One man was serious injured Wednesday when the pickup truck he was driving went out of control, struck a power pole and careened down a river embankment near Marshall.

ASHEVILLE A thunderstorm Sunday carrying wind gusts of up to 90 mph pounded parts of Asheville, splintering trees, shutting down roads and leaving thousands without power Monday.

Jasmine Washington, Emilie Goodwin and Madison Martin weren't parked in front of the television set or hanging out at the mall Saturday afternoon.

Bob Etheridge speaks to Franklin County elected officials about his work in Congress on economic issues.

The following driving while impaired arrests were reported by the State Highway Patrol: Craig Lester Hansley, 33, 21 White Oak River Road, Maysville, Mar.

Published: Monday, March 30, 2009 at 4:30 a.m. Last Modified: Sunday, March 29, 2009 at 10:43 p.m. Fry's Nursery in Pisgah Forest is giving away seedling to the needy.

Another student from Wren High School was killed in a car crash over the weekend.

Hey, read the rules! A second man is charged after a convenience store was held up at gunpoint in Pitt County.

HARMONY HALL PLANTATION Chapel singings: April 18 1 PM Heavenly Sunrise April 25 Heritage Day 2 PM to 4 PM Blood Connected, Shade of the Cross May 17 Noon King's Grace May 30 1 PM The Glissons June 6 1 PM ...

Harmony Hall Treat your family to a taste of North Carolina history Located in Bladen County just north of White Oak, NC at 1615 River Road, Harmony Hall offers a view of NC history beginning with the ...

Hey, read the rules! A Williamston man is in the Pitt County jail after deputies say he robbed and assaulted a convenience store owner last month.

Code enforcement, building maintenance, social services and the schools would all take budget hits in the latest round of spending cuts approved by the Pasquotank County Finance Committee.

A Cardinal sits among snow covered branches along Little River Road. Times-News online Published: Monday, March 2, 2009 at 4:30 a.m. Last Modified: Monday, March 2, 2009 at 9:03 p.m. Dangerous road conditions ...

Cabarrus County offices will be closed Monday due to inclement weather and dangerous road conditions.

Cyndi Edman inscribes a cross along River Road on Jan. 24, 2008, that is part of a roadside memorial to Michael Evan Mabry, 17, and Kayla Annette Mote, 17, who both died in an accident on River Road a day ...

An $8-million highway-improvement project will be Burke County's first benefit from the $787-billion federal economic-stimulus program.