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Jan 24, 2025

Council OKs bringing in company to develop land off Betts Parkway

Council OKs bringing in company to develop land off Betts Parkway

Rocky Mount Mayor Sandy Roberson is upbeat about a recent unanimous City Council vote to transfer 55 acres of city-owned land to a developer. The company, GVW Ruddell Management, plans to develop the

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Jan 22, 2025

Florida developer OK'd for option to buy city-owned land near NCC

Florida developer OK'd for option to buy city-owned land near NCC

Could a Publix supermarket become part of the future landscape in the Rocky Mount area? That’s what some indications are pointing to after the City Council unanimously approved an option on city-owned

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Jan 21, 2025

City leaders find 'profound relevance' in words and actions of slain Civil Rights leader

City leaders find 'profound relevance' in words and actions of slain Civil Rights leader

Hundreds braved the windy, cold weather early Monday morning to venture out to the Rocky Mount Event Center to celebrate the life and accomplishments of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. King,

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Jan 13, 2025

Tolson at 85 believes in getting the job done

Tolson at 85 believes in getting the job done

Norris Tolson is not big on receiving honors and plaques. “I believe in getting the job done,” Tolson said in a recent interview at his office at the Rocky Mount Area Chamber of

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Dec 12, 2024

Harris becomes city’s No. 2 elected official for 2025

Harris becomes city’s No. 2 elected official for 2025

Harris becomes city’s No. 2 elected official for 2025 - NewsBreakCity Councilman Tom Harris was unanimously chosen Monday by his fellow council members to serve as mayor pro tempore next year. Councilman

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Dec 6, 2024

Toys for Tots effort in progress in Edgecombe, Nash counties

Toys for Tots effort in progress in Edgecombe, Nash counties

Toys for Tots is a program of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves. The overall goal of the program is to help bring the joy of Christmas and send a message of hope

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