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.
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Year of the Trail: 3 Riverside Trails
Each month, we’re celebrating North Carolina’s official Year of the Trail by exploring amazing places to hike, bike, walk, and play across the state.
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.
Tar River Draws Visitors to Rocky Mount’s Brew Hub
Rocky Mount’s shuttered textile mill is once again open for business — only this time for suds, not duds. Can craft brewing power this river town?