The Edgecombe Post

12/12/2019

Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) has a wide lead over Republican primary challenger Sandy Smith, of Winterville, NC, according to the latest poll from the conservative-leaning Civitas Institute, a Raleigh-based think tank. Businessman Garland Tucker recently announced the end of his candidacy, citing the imp...

11/12/2019

North Carolina's Ag and Consumer Services department hopes residents will heed warnings about the potential risks of using propane and space heaters. With winter weather fast approaching, paying special attention to how you keep your home heated is critical. Many people across North Carolina rely on...

10/12/2019

Opinion/Editorial | (Family Features) For many, the holiday season sparks the spirit of giving - not only among family and friends, but to those living in need and the organizations working to help them. If you're committed to helping improve the lives of others in your community, it may mean thinki...

10/12/2019

(Family Features) When family and friends come together in celebration of the holiday season, tasty treats are a must-have for the festivities. You can also celebrate the season of giving with a special giveaway at the end of your gathering to show your gratitude to loved ones.

09/12/2019

Thinking of buying a skin rejuvenation device as a Christmas gift?

09/12/2019

Emily Halpin and her husband Peter were excited to welcome their first child, a baby girl, expanding their family from two to three. Dad was an assistant professor and mom a graduate student finishing her Ph.D. at New York University.

09/12/2019

Opinion/Editorial | To feed a world population approaching 10 billion by 2050, global food production must become more efficient. Ongoing advances in agricultural research and farm management practices are helping improve food production, but the advent of artificial intelligence and advanced analyt...

09/12/2019

(BPT) - Let’s face it. Drinking, drug abuse and depression soar over Christmas, Chanukah and New Year’s — call it the holiday blues. As you prepare to throw your annual holiday party, the compassionate host recognizes that the holidays can be a painful time for some family members and friends....

09/12/2019

If you liked tracking stats for your favorite NCAA college football team throughout the 2019 season, you may not have known there was an extra reason to cheer on the defense. Salisbury, NC-based grocery store chain Food Lion partnered with nine North Carolina colleges and universities, through their...

09/12/2019

If your power comes from Duke Energy, a drop in your electric rates this winter season may already have shown up on your bill, the company says.

06/12/2019

U.S. small business owners are entering the new decade on a high note, with 82 percent anticipating year-over-year revenue growth as they close out 2019, according to Bank of America’s “Small Business Owner Snapshot.” The report says entrepreneurs are confident about their business prospects, ...

04/12/2019

The Carolina Panthers have parted ways with head coach Ron Rivera, owner David Tepper announced Tuesday. The Panthers currently have a 5-7 record in the NFC South. Secondary coach Perry Fewell has been named interim head coach. Offensive coordinator Norv Turner will transition to special assistant t...

28/11/2019

The North Carolina Department of Commerce released new county tier designations for 2020 on Wednesday. The designations, which are mandated by state law, play a role in several programs that assist in economic development. Eight counties will change tier designations for 2020. Counties moving to a m...

04/11/2019

After more than 30 years of military service, Brig. Gen. Todd Hunt will take command of the North Carolina National Guard's nearly 12,000 soldiers and airmen and over 1,700 full-time federal and state employees as the state's 41st Adjutant General. Hunt received his commission in 1987 through the Ar...

03/10/2019

Beginning October 1, 2020, every air traveler age 18 and above will need a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or another acceptable form of ID to fly at all U.S. airports. Passengers who attempt travel without a REAL ID or other form of identification, such as a valid passport or U.S. military ID,...

27/09/2019

North Carolina’s high school class of 2019 widened the state’s lead with the nation on the SAT college entrance exam, according to results released today by The College Board, which administers the national exams.

02/05/2013

State's newest public safety officials sworn in

State's newest public safety officials sworn in

Chief Glen Allen RALEIGH, N.C. – The new chief of the State Capitol Police, Glen B. Allen, and the new director of Alcohol Law Enforcement, Gregory K. Baker, were sworn into office today in the Supreme Court chambers. Chief Justice Sarah Parker administered the oath of office to the new...

02/05/2013

NC unemployment rates released

NC unemployment rates released

RALEIGH, N.C. – Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) decreased in 99 of North Carolina’s counties in March and remained the same in one. All 14 of the state’s metropolitan areas experienced rate decreases. ›Read More

02/05/2013

New public officials sworn in

New public officials sworn in

Chief Glen Allen RALEIGH, N.C. – The new chief of the State Capitol Police, Glen B. Allen, and the new director of Alcohol Law Enforcement, Gregory K. Baker, were sworn into office today in the Supreme Court chambers. Chief Justice Sarah Parker administered the oath of office to the new...

02/05/2013

State unemployment rates released

State unemployment rates released

RALEIGH, N.C. – Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) decreased in 99 of North Carolina’s counties in March and remained the same in one. All 14 of the state’s metropolitan areas experienced rate decreases. ›Read More

25/04/2013

NC House passes Voter ID bill, 81-36

NC House passes Voter ID bill, 81-36

RALEIGH, N.C. -- Giving their blessing to a measure that has long enjoyed strong public support, a handful of Democrats in the NC state House voted with their majority-Republican colleagues to pass legislation requiring voters to show a photo ID at the polls. The legislation is largely the...

18/04/2013

Joint law enforcement effort nets 120 arrests in Guilford County

Joint law enforcement effort nets 120 arrests in Guilford County

GREENSBORO, N.C. – Law enforcement agencies say a five-day joint operation with the N.C. Department of Public Safety and Guilford County netted 120 arrests and the seizure of drugs, guns, vehicles and cash. Beginning April 8, authorities say they began by rounding-up more than 50 probation and...

16/04/2013

Study: Diabetes research focused on treatment, not prevention

Study: Diabetes research focused on treatment, not prevention

DURHAM, N.C. – Research for diabetes is far more focused on drug therapies than preventive measures, and tends to exclude children and older people who have much to gain from better disease management, according to a Duke Medicine study. ›Read More

08/04/2013

McCrory plans public-private 'Partnership for Prosperity'

McCrory plans public-private 'Partnership for Prosperity'

RALEIGH, N.C. -- Governor Pat McCrory announced plans today to pursue a “Partnership for Prosperity,” an effort to change the way we foster economic growth in North Carolina. McCrory said the state will create a separate nonprofit corporation to center economic development functions for the...

21/03/2013

Study shows ways to avoid allergic reaction while traveling

Study shows ways to avoid allergic reaction while traveling

Researchers have found that passengers with nut allergies can avoid in-flight reactions by following certain guidelines while flying. Researchers found that allergic passengers had significantly lower odds of reporting a reaction if they took the following steps: • Asked for any accommodation...

21/03/2013

Governor McCrory establishes N.C. Center for Safer Schools

Governor McCrory establishes N.C. Center for Safer Schools

APEX, N.C. – During a press conference at Apex Middle School this week, Gov. Pat McCrory announced the creation of the N.C. Center for Safer Schools. The Center will serve as the state’s primary point of contact on school safety issues and will provide a clearinghouse of school safety...

21/03/2013

Governor McCrory establishes N.C. Center for Safer Schools

Governor McCrory establishes N.C. Center for Safer Schools

APEX, N.C. – During a press conference at Apex Middle School on March 19, Gov. Pat McCrory announced the creation of the N.C. Center for Safer Schools. The Center will serve as the state’s primary point of contact on school safety issues and will provide a clearinghouse of school safety...

20/03/2013

7 Marines killed, 8 injured in training explosion

7 Marines killed, 8 injured in training explosion

JACKSONVILLE, N.C. – Seven 2nd Marine Division Marines from Camp Lejeune were killed Monday in an explosion at Hawthorne Army Depot in Nevada. Eight others were injured, including several Marines and a Navy Corpsman. ›Read More

20/03/2013

Stores repeatedly fail price-scan inspections

Stores repeatedly fail price-scan inspections

RALEIGH, N.C. — The N.C. Department of Agriculture says it has collected fines from stores in Charlotte, Delco, Elkin, Smithfield, Vanceboro, and Winston-Salem for excessive price-scanning errors. ›Read More

20/03/2013

Stores repeatedly fail price-scan inspections

Stores repeatedly fail price-scan inspections

RALEIGH, N.C. — The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Standards Division has collected fines from stores in Charlotte, Delco, Elkin, Smithfield, Vanceboro, and Winston-Salem for excessive price-scanning errors. ›Read More