Rocky Mount Telegram

01/02/2026

A look at the upcoming local sports events. This schedule is subject to change without notice.

01/01/2026

The future Rocky Mount Flo’s Kitchen is gearing up to start serving customers the second week of January.

01/01/2026

Laurie Buckhout, the 2024 Republican nominee for the 1st District congressional seat, said that she did not offer N.C. Sen. Bobby Hanig a chief of staff position if he withdrew his candidacy and she wins the general election later this year to that …

Laurie Buckhout, the 2024 Republican nominee for the 1st District congressional seat, said that she did not offer N.C. Sen. Bobby Hanig a chief of staff position if he withdrew

01/01/2026

The North Carolina Wesleyan University men’s basketball team ended 2025 in dramatic fashion as the Bishops used two late free throws from Rashod Smith to pull out a thrilling 78-77 nonconference victory Tuesday afternoon over Piedmont at Everett Gym…

The North Carolina Wesleyan University men’s basketball team ended 2025 in dramatic fashion as the Bishops used two late free throws from Rashod Smith to pull out a thrilling 78-77

01/01/2026

Due to high patient volumes at the emergency department at UNC Health Nash, visitor restrictions are being implemented at the Rocky Mount hospital effective immediately.

01/01/2026

Edgecombe Community College is planning a special unveiling next week to show the public some of the state-of-the-art renovations completed in the Barnes Building on the college's Rocky Mount campus.

12/31/2025

Those wanting to know the findings of a probe into the city of Rocky Mount’s finances being conducted by N.C. Auditor Dave Boliek’s office are going to have to continue waiting.

Those wanting to know the findings of a probe into the city of Rocky Mount’s finances being conducted by N.C. Auditor Dave Boliek’s office are going to have to continue

12/31/2025

The sports season for high school athletes in the Twin Counties proved to be exciting and memorable — perhaps none more memorable than teams and individuals from Rocky Mount Academy, North East Carolina Prep and Tarboro capturing state championships…

The sports season for high school athletes in the Twin Counties proved to be exciting and memorable — perhaps none more memorable than teams and individuals from Rocky Mount Academy,

12/31/2025

Caleb Wilson had 22 points, 16 rebounds and six assists to help No. 12 North Carolina beat Florida State 79-66 on Tuesday night to open Atlantic Coast Conference play.

12/31/2025

Following his inauguration, President Donald Trump brought along a new team of advisers and a playbook for higher education. The administration unleashed a slew of demands on colleges and universities in what has been seen by higher education leader…

Following his inauguration, President Donald Trump brought along a new team of advisers and a playbook for higher education. The administration unleashed a slew of demands on colleges and universities

12/30/2025

While some areas of the Twin Counties have seen lots of economic growth, new businesses and expanding businesses — one area positioned to be a game-changer once the right industry comes along, has yet to land a major employer.

While some areas of the Twin Counties have seen lots of economic growth, new businesses and expanding businesses — one area positioned to be a game-changer once the right industry