Our mission is to highlight the positive news and events taking place in Nash and Edgecombe counties. We shine the spotlight on those people doing interesting things in our community.
In this episode, we sit down with Justin Sykes, lead writer and editor of the Tar River Arts + Culture Magazine, ahead of our fall 2026 release. Justin takes us behind the scenes of his pieces on Smith's Red + White, Big Bones Meat Market, Prime Smokehouse, the Rocky Mount Farmers Market, and more — sharing the stories, flavors, and characters that make the Twin Counties' food and culture scene one of a kind. Be sure to check out TRA+C Magazine, coming out later this week!
29 Sept 2026
Jan Warren - Meals on Wheels, Rocky Mount
In this episode, we sit down with Jan Warren, Executive Director of Meals on Wheels of Rocky Mount, to shine a light on the incredible work they do in our community — from delivering 500 meals each week to homebound seniors, to coordinating more than 125 dedicated volunteers who make it all happen.We also get the inside scoop on the 11th Annual Beans & Brews Chili Cook-Off, a beloved community tradition that raised $75,000 last year alone to feed homebound seniors right here in Rocky Mount. Mark your calendars for Thursday, November 5th, 5:30–8:30 PM at Rocky Mount Mills — it's the perfect fall evening of award-winning chili and craft beer pairings.Grab your tickets at the link below to support their mission and taste some of the best chili and brews around:https://mowrmt.org/beansbrews (https://mowrmt.org/beansbrews)
15 Sept 2026
Jamie Holcomb - NC Children's Museum
Big news for downtown Rocky Mount! On this episode, we sit down with Jamie Holcomb, CEO of the North Carolina Children's Museum, to talk about the announcement that the museum will make the Imperial Centre its flagship headquarters. Under a proposed lease between the city and the museum, the NC Children's Museum will renovate and upgrade the Imperial Centre facilities, then operate and program the space — bringing a major new anchor for families right into the heart of downtown.We also trace Jamie's path from college to a career in the Museums of North Carolina, and what it takes to lead a statewide institution. It's a conversation about leadership, community investment, and what this move means for the future of Rocky Mount.
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