Two decades after a 19th-century cotton mill on the Tar River closed its doors, it has filled once more with the entrepreneurial spirit that has defined the area for centuries.
A Legendary Peanut Butter Pie in Rocky Mount
When a secret recipe was finally shared, a famous peanut butter pie found its way onto plates once more.
3 Spots to Celebrate Black History Month at the Table
Dig into authentic Jamaican food in Rocky Mount and Wilson, sip sparkling wine at Charlotte’s only Black-owned winery, and savor a bourbon “banoffee” pecan cinnamon roll in Greensboro.
Day Tripping to Downtown Rocky Mount
Head to this eastern North Carolina city to attend a show or sporting event, discover colorful murals, explore a state-of-the-art children’s museum, and eat a delicious meal.
I-95 Road Trip: The Art of Play in Rocky Mount
What was once a tobacco factory humming with machinery has been transformed into a showcase for the arts and sciences, a stage for performance, and a hands-on space for kids that unlocks and unleashes their creativity.
NC By Train: Rocky Mount
Whether the Rocky Mount train station is your final destination or a stop along the way, here's where to explore, eat, and drink en route.
Rocky Mount Mills: A Village on the Rise
A 200-year-old textile mill is reinventing life on the Tar River for a new generation in Rocky Mount.
