Rose SGA achieve state recognition

May 22, 2012 - 12:23pm

Six J.H. Rose High School seniors recently were were inducted into the State Hall of Fame at the North Carolina Association fo Student Councils annual convention in Fayetteville.

Parrott students serve as volunteers in Ecuador

May 22, 2012 - 12:02pm

Twenty students from Parrott Academy recently spent a week in Ecuador.Students and chaperones visited several communities outside of Otavalo.

Ayden-Grifton announces Charger Challenge winners

May 22, 2012 - 11:40am

Ayden-Grifton High School recently announced its Charger Challenge students.

Crafters embrace the mustache

By Jennifer Forker | May 22, 2012 - 3:00am

Here’s what passes for funny in the crafting world: putting a big, bushy mustache on nearly anything - pillows, glassware, jewelry, even knitted coffee-cup cozies and baby pacifiers.

Report card events and achievements May 22

May 22, 2012 - 2:50am

Here is this week's listing of school events and pictures of high-achieving students:

Local teen wins bronze award in I-SWEEP competition

May 22, 2012 - 2:50am

Pitt County teen Sam Christensen recently received honors at the International Sustainable World Energy Engineering Environment Project Olympiad, held in Houston.

Local students win at state History Day awards

May 22, 2012 - 2:50am

Several Pitt County area students received honors at the recent state History Day held at the North Carolina Museum of History in Raleigh.

Dear Abby: Proposal from married man is little cause for celebration

May 22, 2012 - 2:50am

Dear Abby: I’m a 42-year-old woman who has been living with my boyfriend, “Matt.” He has asked me to marry him, and I said yes.

Kids' stuff May 22

May 22, 2012 - 2:40am

Here is this week's listing of family-friendly events:

School menu May 22

May 22, 2012 - 2:40am

Here is this week's lunch menu for public schools:

Ask Dr. K: Natural sweeteners better than artificial

May 21, 2012 - 2:50am

Dear Doctor K: I’m trying to lose weight, so I’ve switched to artificial sweeteners. But are they really a good alternative to sugar?

Dear Abby: Groom’s mom turns bridal shower into a mob scene

May 21, 2012 - 2:50am

Dear Abby: I agreed to be maid of honor at my best friend’s wedding.

Leap of faith pays off

By Kristin Day | May 20, 2012 - 3:00am

In the spring of 2012, three foreign girls planned their escape from the city of Seongnam, South Korea.

Grizzard: Campers will rough it at hotel

May 20, 2012 - 2:55am

I was at a church conference with my husband when I was shocked to hear one of the featured speakers say a four-letter word: camp.

Rosemond: Attachment parenting is destructive propaganda

May 20, 2012 - 2:50am

The cover story in last week’s Time Magazine is all about “why attachment parenting drives some mothers to extremes — and how Dr.

Ask Dr. K: Identifying rosacea triggers helps lessen its impact

May 20, 2012 - 2:50am

Dear Dr. K: I read your column on adult acne with great interest.

Dear Abby: Fueling car as engine runs is taking dangerous risk

May 20, 2012 - 2:50am

Dear Abby: My father absolutely refuses to turn off the ignition when fueling his car, despite the warning signs at the pump.

Hax: ‘Suck it up, Ma’ isn’t the tone girlfriend should take

May 20, 2012 - 2:50am

Q My boyfriend of over a year and I are going to be graduating with an associate’s in a couple of weeks.

Focus on family: Don’t seek perfection

May 20, 2012 - 2:50am

Q I’m struggling with knowing if a guy is a “good guy” or not. My family says I’m too picky when it comes to dating.

Pets for adoption May 20

May 20, 2012 - 2:40am

Here is this week's listing of pets available for adoption from area shelters and animal rescue organizations:

Lost and found pets May 20

May 20, 2012 - 2:40am

Here is this week's list of lost and found pets and news from area shelters and animal rescue orgnizations.

Kidney disease a leading killer in cats

By Sue Manning | May 20, 2012 - 2:40am

LOS ANGELES — It’s one of the leading causes of death for cats, but there is no cure and no known cause: kidney disease.

Meeting Place May 20

May 20, 2012 - 2:40am

Barbershop Chorus: The Greenville Area Barbershop Chorus “Brotherhood of Harmony” meets at 7:30 p.m.

May 19 Religion announcements

May 19, 2012 - 3:00am

ServicesBurning Bush United Holy Church, 280 Bailey Lane, Vanceboro, will hold a quarterly meeting service at 11 a.m. Sunday including Communion.

Abby: Friend cries foul over anti-cursing crusade

May 19, 2012 - 2:58am

Dear Abby: I’m 19 and have a dear friend, “Emily,” who is offended by cussing.