There’s something about fall evenings, good food and live music that just goes together — and one of Rocky Mount’s annual traditions is bringing all three together this October. The Rocky Mount Area Chamber of Commerce’s 34th Annual Oyster Roast returns on Thursday, October 15, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Smith’s Pavilion of Dortches. Presented by Bunn-Brantley Enterprises, the evening brings friends, family, colleagues and members of the local business community together for a night

A night of community, connection and support is coming to Rocky Mount this Thursday as Picnic for Peacemakers returns for another year. On Thursday, October 1, Peacemakers will welcome supporters to Rise Church for what the organization calls its biggest fundraiser of the year. The annual picnic is an opportunity to gather together while supporting the work Peacemakers carries out with children and families in South Rocky Mount and surrounding communities. For those already f

Grab your walking shoes! The 2026 Twin Counties Heart Walk is happening this Saturday, bringing our community together for a morning centered around heart health, awareness and making a difference. The walk will take place Saturday, September 26 at North Carolina Wesleyan University, with the event beginning at 10 a.m. Organized by the American Heart Association, the Heart Walk is an opportunity for friends, families, businesses and organizations to come together in support o