Early voting for the March 3 primary is officially underway in Nash and Edgecombe counties — and this is where your voice truly begins to shape what happens next. Primary elections often don’t get the same attention as November races, but make no mistake: this is where key decisions are made. From local leadership and state House seats to U.S. Senate and congressional races, the candidates chosen now will move forward to the general election ballot. In communities like

On February 21, something extraordinary is happening just outside Tarboro. While much of the world looks outward for wonder — to Egypt’s pyramids, Peru’s sacred valleys, or the stone circles of Scotland — Oak Grove Retreat is bringing that sense of mystery and discovery right here to Nash and Edgecombe County. Internationally known author and researcher Freddy Silva will spend the day guiding attendees through the hidden stories of ancient civilizations in a special event ti

Bill Lehnes its 2025 Distinguished Citizen of the Year, honoring a business leader whose influence extends well beyond his own company and into the heart of the Twin Counties. Lehnes, best known locally as the owner and operator of Chick-fil-A in Rocky Mount, is being recognized for his commitment to community leadership, philanthropy, and workforce development. Through both his business and civic involvement, he has built a reputation for investing in people and supportin