Rocky Mount continues to welcome exciting new businesses, each bringing something unique to the community. From a family-friendly ice cream destination to a local entrepreneur's dream becoming a permanent storefront, these two new ventures showcase the passion and dedication behind small business ownership. STREAMSIDE Opens Its Doors on South Halifax Road Looking for a new spot to cool off this summer? Rocky Mount has a sweet new destination. STREAMSIDE officially celebrated

One of the Twin Counties' most unique fundraisers is making a splash once again this fall. The Annual Teeny Tiny Turtles on the Tar returns to Rocky Mount Mills on Saturday, September 19, 2026, inviting the community to enjoy a fun-filled morning while supporting the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tar River Region. Every turtle adopted helps fund programs that empower local youth and provide opportunities for more than 1,800 children across Nash and Edgecombe Counties. The mission

Today, Rocky Mount Mills is known as a destination for craft breweries, restaurants, live music, River & Twine, and outdoor recreation. It's a place where people gather to eat, relax, and experience one of Rocky Mount's most vibrant attractions. But long before it became the mixed-use campus we know today, Rocky Mount Mills helped shape the very foundation of the city itself. Established in 1818 along the falls of the Tar River, Rocky Mount Mills was the second cotton mill bu