A new partnership is opening doors for students in Edgecombe County—and it’s creating a clearer path from community college to one of North Carolina’s top universities. Edgecombe Community College has officially joined Wolfpack Connect, a program with North Carolina State University that offers guaranteed admission for eligible students. For many local families, that changes everything. Through this program, students who complete an Associate in Arts or Associate in Science d

If you’ve been anywhere near Rocky Mount lately, you’ve probably heard the name—Flo’s Kitchen. From social media buzz to lines wrapped around the building, it’s quickly becoming one of the most talked-about spots in town. And the reason is simple: home-style food done right—fast. Flo’s Kitchen delivers the kind of hearty, comforting meals people grew up on. Think oversized biscuits, classic breakfast plates, and made-to-order favorites that feel like they came straight from a

Rocky Mount continues to step onto a larger stage. Today, Nash Community College welcomed Chris Wright for a campus visit that brought national attention directly to our community—and offered a firsthand look at the future of workforce development happening right here at home. The visit focused on the college’s workforce education programs, but it was far more than a walkthrough. Secretary Wright experienced the programs in action, beginning at the electrical line training fi