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August 5: Hallac discusses Buxton shoreline closure/NC Auditor cites worsening DMV performance/First meeting of Coastal Fisheries Commission.
NC seeks a new operator for the Rocky Mount license plate agency, closing due to the current operator's retirement.
Thomas James Potter of Grandy, NC passed unexpectedly July 14, 2025 at the age of 42. Several relatives survive including his brother, Richard of Currituck; sister, Froanie of Virginia Beach; and ...
A former Rocky Mount police captain who served three decades on the force is back in uniform — this time as interim chief.
N.C. Wesleyan University has launched its new nursing program, and the program is just a few short weeks away from welcoming ...
“Chief McCoy brings a depth of experience, an unshakable commitment to public service, and a strong understanding of both the challenges and opportunities facing law enforcement today,” Rocky Mount ...
Rocky Mount delivers city amenities with small-town prices that Social Security recipients will appreciate. This eastern North Carolina city straddles two counties while keeping costs remarkably ...
Dave Boliek makes dozens of recommendations, including giving the Division of Motor Vehicles more autonomy over its ...
A business owner in Rocky Mount has nothing but memories and a skeleton of her former store after it burned down Saturday night.
The law, which was enacted by Republican lawmakers over Gov. Josh Stein’s veto, will take effect later this year.
A man was charged with first-degree murder after a shooting in Rocky Mount left another man dead from a gunshot wound.
Police arrested 33-year-old Kenneth Ray Bryant Jr. and charged him with first-degree murder in the death of Jaron Burris. The ...