Rocky Mount Today

Rocky Mount Fire Department's rating improves after latest inspection

By James Ledbetter | Sep 13, 2020

The Rocky Mount Fire Department said that its latest state-required inspection resulted in the emergency service receiving an improved overall rating.

Nash representative pushes residents to take broadband access survey to improve connectivity

By James Ledbetter | Aug 12, 2020

A North Carolina House representative is urging residents to take an online survey to help policymakers collect more data about broadband connectivity.

Sykes praises North Carolina majority leader for his endorsement

By James Ledbetter | Jul 29, 2020

Republican Secretary of State candidate E.C. Sykes praised Majority Leader John Bell (R-Greene) for his endorsement in a Facebook post.

New ordinance leads to debate about food trucks in Tarboro

By James Ledbetter | Jun 30, 2020

The Tarboro council approved a new Unified Development Ordinance and Zoning Map that raised the question if food trucks are as essential as restaurants.

North Carolina Institute for Constitutional Law says Cooper is 'violating the constitution' during COVID-19 pandemic

By James Ledbetter | Apr 29, 2020

In a letter to Gov. Roy Cooper and other government officials all over the state, nonprofit North Carolina Institute for Constitutional Law (NCICL) offered to assist Cooper in rescinding recent orders that it says unconstitutionally restricts the people's right to free speech and assembly.