North Carolina deputy fires at armed suspect; gunman found dead after standoff: Sheriff

ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. (WNCN) — Authorities in Edgecombe County said a deputy-involved shooting happened Friday afternoon, kicking ...
DatacenterDynamics

North Carolina AI data center proposal withdrawn as county officials mull moratorium

A proposal for a $19.2 billion AI data center in Edgecombe County, North Carolina, has been withdrawn as local officials mull a 24-month moratorium on new data center developments. Developer Energy ...

Edgecombe County sheriff elected president of NC Sheriffs’ Association

Edgecombe County Sheriff Clee Atkinson was elected to serve as the next president of the organization, which represents all ...
Hoodline

36-Year-Old Found Dead After Aiming Rifle at Edgecombe Deputies

A 36-year-old man died after pointing a rifle at Edgecombe County deputies during a larceny call. The SBI is now ...
Rocky Mount Telegram

Commissioners approve two-year moratorium on data centers

Applause resonated from the audience Monday after all five of the Edgecombe County commissioners present voted for a two-year ...
Wilkes Journal-Patriot

Edgecombe added to CWD counties that include Wilkes

The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) invites the public to attend an informational meeting in Edgecombe County about Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) on Thursday, Aug. 13, from 6:30 p.m. to ...