The Salvation Army held a special volunteer appreciation luncheon last month in conjunction with launching its celebration of 100 years of service to the local community. But May 13 had an even more
N.C. Sen. Lisa Barnes, R-11th District, found herself inspired by N.C. Wesleyan University graduate Gregor Baum’s accomplishments since the German immigrant arrived in Rocky Mount in August 2021. Baum had
An official city gathering Wednesday afternoon recognizing the completed renovation of the former Booker T. Washington High School gymnasium and anticipating the exciting future of the facility ended with a moment honoring the
The guest speaker at an annual Memorial Day ceremony in Rocky Mount quoted the late Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to emphasize the importance of honoring those who paid the highest price
Like thousands of other communities around the U.S., area residents gathered Thursday in Rocky Mount to put aside differences and celebrate unity as part of the National Day of Prayer event. The
The project to upgrade and widen Sunset Avenue from the intersection with Eastern Avenue and Old Carriage Road to just west of Halifax Road is 92 percent complete, according to N.C. Department