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Tharrington’s Auto Works & Collision Center is located at 1212
Construction Dr, Rocky Mount and grew from Scott’s love of vehicle
repair and drag racing. The company’s roots run back to 1993 when
he started his business.
Scott and Lisa Tharrington selected the company’s Construction
Drive site because of the central location in Rocky Mount and the
opportunity to be able to expand at that location. They opened
Quality work at a reasonable price their business there in 2001 moving from a previous location. The
company flourished there adding more employees and expanding
the facility.
Two shops - One Stop for complete auto care
Today, Tharrington’s Auto Works & Collision Center has grown to
a staff of 18 full time employees. They are a full service Auto repair
Engine, Transmission, Brakes, Body Work & and Body shop. Other services they offer are brakes, oil changes,
Refinishing state inspections, engine rebuilding, transmission rebuilding, front
end alignments, and tires just to name a few! If your car needs it,
Scott & Lisa Tharrington Tharrington’s does it. Tharrington’s Auto Works & Collision Center
works with all insurance companies. They will help you make that
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The company is a member of the Nash/Edgecombe Independent
Garage Owners Automotive Service Association and is ICAR certified.
The family side of the business has grown to include their oldest
son, Kyle Tharrington. He graduated from NASCAR Technical Institute
and is FORD Factory Certified. Kyle specializes in diesel trucks of all
kinds. He also loves to drag race them (legally at Brewer’s) on the
weekends trying to beat his Dad! Scott’s older brother works in the
collision center as a painter and his nephew is also employed at
the company. Their youngest son also helps out after school and
during the summers. It is definitely a family affair. There is always a
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Contents
Kyle Stephens
Editor
Gene Metrick
Staff & Contributors

Lindell John Kay
Corey Davis
Jessie H. Nunery
Patrick Mason
Rocky Mount
6 Arts
LaMonique Hamilton Barnes
Samuel Evers
Jenny White 8 Destinations
Photography 12 Dining
Alan Campbell
Sarah Louya 15 Downtown Revitalization
Advertising
Kelly Ayscue 17 Economic Development
Kim Bandy
Jeanne Brown 18 Event Center
Ashley Cox
Natasha Daniel 22 Festivals
Lewis Smith
Chris Taylor 24 Hangouts
Bryan Wilson
Design & Layout 30 Health Care

Becky Wetherington
35 Housing
On The Cover
Photography by Sarah Louya 36 Kids
39 New Business
41 Nonprofit Profile
43 Outdoors
44 Parks
49 Recreation
50 Running
52 Rocky Mount Mills
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ARTS
John Todd thinks about his next move
at Checkmate Rocky Mount as he plays
against U.S. World Chess Master &
Guinness World Book Record Holder
Jude Acers at The Imperial Centre.
By LaMonique Hamilton Barnes
Summer visitors to the Imperial Centre for the Arts and Sciences
are in for an adventurous time of prehistoric revolutions, sweet
treats and wonders of the imagination.
“The Imperial Centre is great several types of dinosaurs and may simulations as well as the museum’s
place to visit year-round,” said even make a surprising discovery Live Animal Gallery and Imagination
Alicyn Wiedrich, arts curator for the regarding the prehistoric creatures’ Playground.
Arts Center housed in its building. supposed demise. “We look to have exhibits that
“However, in the summer we have “We’re finding that the parents engage both children and parents,”
so much going on, from Downtown are enjoying it as much as the kids Long said. “We’re aware that parents
LIVE! every other Thursday and Lawn because it’s a quiz,” said Sheila Long, make the decisions about where to go,
Chair Theater every other Friday. And supervisor of recreation services for so we want them to have a good time
the exhibits are extremely affordable.” the city of Rocky Mount. “There’s a as well.”
Dinosaur Revolution, a temporary miniature zipline and a fossil dig — so Families can beat the summer
exhibit in the Science Center through many fun things to do.” heat by perusing the eye-catching,
Aug. 26, invites children to explore a Children also are encouraged to mouth-watering Sweet Treat exhibit
maze of Mesozoic missions as junior engage in interactive play in the in the Children’s Museum. The
paleontologists. They will learn about Doctor’s Office and Farmer’s Market exhibit, which features Margaret

Morrison’s ‘Sweet Surrender’ photo-
realistic portraits of various candies
and sundaes and Allison Pack’s
‘Metalicious’ sculptures of ice cream
with a decidedly feminine flair, is
a sugary marvel that will delight
children and adults alike. The exhibit
is on display through Sept. 9.
“These paintings are giant desserts.
Khadijah Lineberger, left, looks at the partial solar eclipse through
One of them is about five feet tall,” special glasses with Jovaniche Brinkley during the eclipse viewing
said Wiedrich. “The sculptures are event at the Imperial Centre.
delicate and dainty. So, it’s kind of
the opposite of what people usually
think about sculpture and paintings.”
Sketching stations are strategically
placed throughout the museum,
allowing the opportunity to try your
hand at recreating or putting your
own spin on some of the displayed
artwork. Budding architects and civil
engineers also will be drawn in by
the KEVA blocks. The blocks’ simple
design allows for the full use of the
imagination to create artistic marvels.
“It’s so fun to watch the parents Brandon Western, left, and his
show their kids the basics of building daughter Kaylee Western, 2, play
a good base to get a great tower going, in a tub of plastic balls at the The
Imperial Centre.
or sitting with their child and doing
a craft with them, helping them
put the glue on the page or put the
buttons on,” said Wiedrich.
Other notable exhibits in the
Children’s Museum are Robert Irwin’s
‘A Retrospective,’ which showcases
Irwin’s work from the early 1960s
through his diagnosis and treatment
of Parkinson’s Disease; and the ‘Juried
Art Show,’ juried by artist Annah
Lee and featuring an eclectic mix
of artists from around the world. ‘A
Retrospective’ is on display through
Sept. 2, and the ‘Juried Art Show’ is
on display through Sept. 9.
The Imperial Centre has a variety
of programs and events throughout
the summer, including a theatrical
production of ‘Joseph and the
Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’ on
July 20-22. For more information,
call 252-972-1266 or visit www.
Dechlan Piersol, 3, struggles while removing one of the Imagination Playground
imperialcentre.org. blocks from its storage bin as he begins building at the Children’s Museum and
Science Center at the Imperial Centre.

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DESTINATIONS
Birds flock to Kevin Brown during ‘Birds

Brews and BBQ’ at Sylvan Heights Bird Park
in Scotland Neck.
By Jenny White
The Twin Counties has no shortage of fun, entertaining and

educational places to spend an afternoon or a day.
Whether you’re into having fun outdoors waterfowl, parrots, toucans, flamingos and Check them out at http://shwpark.com/
or are looking for some museum-quality other exotic birds from around the world. It’s or call 252-826-3186
exhibits, there is something for everyone. open to the public, and the 18-acre facility Located about 25 minutes from Rocky
Local residents know these beloved features spacious, walk-through aviaries Mount, Medoc Mountain State Park is
locales well and are more than happy to displaying birds from South America, open for visitors from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
share our small-town jewels with visitors. North America, Europe, Africa, Asia and The park has seven trails that meander
Check online websites for information on Australia. The aviaries are surrounded by through a variety of terrain and provide
hours and special events, as they may change tranquil gardens and lush natural areas, more than 10 miles of hiking. Most of the
throughout the seasons. which enhance the beauty of the birds on trails are easy or moderate in difficulty, and
Sylvan Heights Bird Park is located in exhibit and immerse visitors in native North trail scenery includes an artesian well, granite
Scotland Neck, about 30 minutes outside Carolina wildlife habitat. outcroppings and miniature rapids. There
Rocky Mount. The park has been open since Sylvan Heights Bird Park is fully ADA- are also bridle and mountain bike trails.
2006 and seeks to advance conservation of accessible, with wide paved or hard-packed The picnic area offers a shady area to
waterfowl and wetlands, to act as a local trails throughout the park. enjoy a meal outside. Thirty tables and eight
educational resource for avian biology The park is open year-round, Tuesday grills offer a choice of picnic locations.
and wetlands ecology and to serve as an through Sunday. It’s open from 9 a.m. to 4 Want to spend the night? A hardwood
international center for avicultural training p.m. November through March and from 9 forest bordering open fields is home to the
and research. a.m. to 5 p.m. April through October. Prices family campground. The campground’s
Sylvan Heights Bird Park offers visitors vary depending on age, but the highest price sites are for tent or trailer camping and
an up-close experience with over 2,000 ticket is $11. accommodate up to six persons each. Out

of the campground’s 34 sites, 12 com/visit-the-zoo.php
have electric hookups and two are Young and old will enjoy a taste
handicapped accessible. Campsites of small-town southern culture
offer tent pads, tables and grills. at the County Line Raceway. It’s
The camping area is served by a loud, there are crashes and lots of
washhouse with hot showers and cheering and suspenseful moments
toilets. Drinking water is nearby. — and it’s all live! This 3/8 mile
Bring your canoe to Little Fishing clay oval racetrack is located at
Creek and enjoy a pleasant float. 6953 Stagecoach Road in Elm City
The creek flows through the park has been in operation since 1988.
for about 2.5 miles and offers an County Line Raceway is a family-
opportunity to view the area from run track that offers six divisions
a different perspective. Perfect for of racing action. The racing season
beginning canoeists, the waters of starts in March and runs through Cars in the Virginia Sprint Series race at County
Little Fishing Creek flow slowly, and October, with a variety of special Line Raceway.
there are few obstacles along the way. events scheduled in between official
Shallow water near rock outcrops races.
may make portaging necessary at Tickets to sit in the grandstands
certain spots. The creek is accessible are usually about $15 for adults
from the bridge on SR 1322, and a and $10 kids. You can get a ticket
1.5- to two-hour trip leads to a take- to go see the action super up close
out point at the bridge on SR 1002. in the pits for $30. This is truly a
To reserve a campsite or check unique destination that appeals
on water levels and educational to people of all ages. To see a
programs scheduled, call the local schedule of upcoming races, visit
park office at 252-586-6588. countylineracewaync.com or call
With a population of under 500 252-985-1949.
people, Macclesfield in Edgecombe The Rocky Mount Mills is a
County may one day have almost micro-brewery mecca in a quaint
as many animals at It’s a Zoo Life village on the banks of the Tar River.
facility, as people in the county. The The redeveloped neighborhood was
Abrams family runs this sanctuary once a bustling neighborhood with
for animals, with over 85 animals the Rocky Mount Mills (factory) as
taking up residence on their farm. the centerpiece providing jobs and
Open to the public, visitors get to textiles to the surrounding area. The Michael Batten, left, hold his daughter Madison Batten,
2, during the FUEL Late Model Series Special at County
see animals up close and personal. jobs and textile companies left, but Line Raceway in Elm City.
Have you ever wanted to get to the new Rocky Mount Mills has
know a zebra, camel, sloth, wolf, sparked an entrepreneurial spirit in
Patagonian cavy, porcupine, lemur, the area. Locally owned restaurants
kangaroo, wallaby, tortoise, alpaca, and breweries are located in the
coatimundi, cockatoo, hedgehog, refurbished mill houses and a local
ferret, rabbit, pig, goat, cow, sheep, community college has even taken
peacocks, ducks, sugar glider, over a part of the village for its newly
chickens or mini horse? It’s a Zoo formed craft brewing program.
Life offers an opportunity to visit Several restaurants and breweries
with the animals in their habitats surround the Rocky Mount Mills
and seeks to offer an educational and beer garden which is often the site
fun experience. of live music during the warmer
All visitors to the Zoo are months. All facilities have outside
required to participate in a guided gathering places and it is a pet-friendly
tour, which are by appointment complex. Food choices range from
ONLY. Tours last approximately 1 tacos to pizza to fine cuisine. If beer
1/2 hours, during which time you isn’t your thing, don’t worry, there’s
will go within the selected animals plenty of wine choices and sweet
habitats for encounters, along with tea if your preferred beverages are
a knowledgeable staff member in non-alcoholic. You can keep track of
small groups. Tours are offered at 10 upcoming concerts and happenings
a.m. and 1 p.m. daily. Visitors are at the Rocky Mount Mills at https://
Bobbie Jo Abrams pets her two-toed sloth named Belt
asked to make a reservation to book www.rockymountmills.com/ at It's A Zoo Life in Pinetops, North Carolina.
a tour at http://www.itsazoolife.
DINING

Craig Nickerson, left, and his wife Yvonne
Nickerson enjoys salads while having
lunch at Prime Smokehouse Barbecue and
Beyond in downtown Rocky Mount.
Rocky Mount is a great place to call home in no small part

because of the sense of family and community.
Nowhere is that more apparent than the The Prime Smokehouse offers live jazz The Prime Smokehouse is Wiley’s way
local restaurants. In summer, when people and Texas-style barbecue, both inspired by of carrying on his father’s legacy. Many of
are more relaxed and daylight lingers well Wiley’s late father, Ed Wiley Jr. The elder the recipes on the menu were learned by
into the evening, experiencing first-class Wiley was a saxophonist who toured the working alongside his father as a teenager.
dining within a small town setting truly southern and midwestern United States In North Carolina, where summer and
combines the best of both worlds. as part of the group of night clubs and barbecue rank among the most iconic of
Nestled among the small shops in restaurants known as the Chitlin Circuit. couplings, a helping of ribs and chicken
downtown Rocky Mount sits The Prime These businesses served a primarily African- with a side of macaroni and cheese and a
Smokehouse. Since its opening in 2013, it American clientele during the nation’s Jim mason jar glass of iced tea can be considered
has become a mainstay of the city, drawing Crow-era. Once he and his wife settled in a perfect meal. The Prime Smokehouse
in diners from across Eastern North Philadelphia, he began a catering business. is a Twin Counties treasure and a dining
Carolina and beyond. Once you step inside, “My father fried the best chicken, made destination worthy of a Tuesday lunch or
you can expect a casual atmosphere and an the ooziest baked macaroni and cheese, and Saturday night out.
upscale meal. collard greens and ham hocks to die for,” Fans of Lou Reda’s: An American Table
Proprietor Ed Wiley III, with his Wiley said on the restaurant’s website. will notice a completely different atmosphere
wife Yalem Kiros, and lifelong friend His father, who was from Texas, was at the Tap@1918 on the campus of the
and business partner Harold Worrell Jr. known for his barbecue. Rocky Mount Mills.
decided to become a part of Rocky Mount’s “The meat would slow-smoke and tease That is what local restaurant partners
downtown revitalization efforts, eventually us for half a day before, in my father’s eyes, Lou Reda and Justin Gaines, partners also
closing their first location in North Raleigh it had reached the perfect level of smokiness, at Lou Reda’s: An American Table, are going
and turning the historic locale into their tenderness and overall deliciousness,” Wiley for at Tap@1918.
flagship restaurant. said. The name is based on the year the former
Left) Tipsy Tomato owner
Angelo Carlone turns a
pepperoni and pickled chiles
pizza while cooking it in the
wood fired pizza oven at
the pizzeria at Rocky Mount
Mills.
Right) Amanda Wood, back

right, and Jordan Lancaster,
front right, share a laugh
while celebrating Katie
Lassiter’s, left, birthday at
the Tap @ 1918 at the Rocky
Mount Mills.
mill house was built and the restaurant is than beer like gin, scotch, bourbon or fire pizza place in the area, and everything
centered on being a tavern featuring classic whiskey. is going to be baked in that oven whether
tavern favorites like burgers and fish and The restaurant also features local dessert it’s bread or lasagna,” Covington Chaviz
chips while also venturing out into dishes selections from Miranda’s Sweet Addictions said. “What that does is allow the food to
not currently seen in the Rocky Mount and Pound by Pound Specialty Bakery, be cooked really well, but there is also a
area. Gaines added. crispiness to the crust and a flavor to the
“If you didn’t know we were behind it, Tipsy Tomato was the first restaurant to crust that you get from a wood fire oven
then you wouldn’t have known it’s the same open at the Rocky Mount Mills, and owner that you don’t get from a traditional pizza
two guys,” said Gaines, who is also head Angelo Carlone knew that becoming a oven. This also gives Angelo a great chance
chef of both restaurants. “With both of us tenant there would take his local pizzeria to to be creative with the type of pizza he
growing up in the Northeast, we saw tavern the next level. The renovated mill house the wants to make.”
written all over this place. We wanted to pizza restaurant occupies has some seating Carlone said he loves the family-friendly
make sure this place didn’t mirror Lou inside the restaurant and outside tables and atmosphere associated with the Rocky
Reda or any other restaurant in Rocky chairs on the patio deck for people to eat Mount Mills, as weekends are filled with
Mount because we need more variety in and enjoy the fresh air. people throughout the campus enjoying
Rocky Mount. With this being a pub, we’re “It’s been huge,” Carlone said, “and craft beer and engaging in other activities
trying to bring a little more excitement to people have been lining up before we that the Mills hosts during the year.
Rocky Mount.” open the doors for dinner. We’ve had a “I feel like the community support here
Reda said Lou Reda’s is geared a little tremendous response from the community. at the Mills is through the roof, and it’s
more toward family and fun, while Tipsy Tomato also sells domestic beer only going to grow,” he said. “Eventually,
Tap@1918 is more for adult fun where and features a custom wood fire oven, you’re going to see out-of-town consumers
people can hang out, drink a few beers, eat which allows it to stand out from other come here, so that will allow me to have
some burgers and watch sports on the big local pizza establishments, said Evan my product reach people that aren’t from
screen TVs. Covington Chavez, development manager here. That’s going to be a big deal to get
“Lou Reda is more of a different place of the Rocky Mount Mills. my product out further, and definitely the
where you may go there for a meal and may “As far as I know, this is the only wood Mills is on the verge of blowing up.”
get a drink and may not,” he said. “Here
it’s the other way, where we want you to go
for the drink, cocktail and here we have 20
beers on tap and then we have some great
food to eat.”
The 3,500-square-foot mill house where
Tap@1918 is located features seating for
160 people with 56 seats on the porch and
30 on the outside patio. The inside of the
restaurant has seating for the main dining
room, including five flatscreen TVs and a
back dining room area for seating equipped
with more flatscreen TVs.
Gaines said the restaurant brought
down a friend from Rhode Island, who
is a renowned cocktail mixologist, to put Chantay Sanders pours a beer
in a cocktail program at Tap@1918 for for a customer at the Tap@1918
customers looking for something other at the Rocky Mount Mills.

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DOWNTOWN
REVITALIZATION
By Lindell John Kay
Downtown Rocky Mount has a lot to offer residents and visitors.

The city is a regional hub of culture, facilities in Eastern North Carolina. The preserves and celebrates the area’s
arts, entertainment, technology and Centre — created in the footprint of diverse history. Doo-wop legend
scientific discovery from the Imperial the former Imperial Tobacco Company Milton Bullock, former member of
Centre to the Event Center. and the old Braswell Memorial the Platters, often performs for folks
Thanks to ongoing renovations, Library — houses an arts center, passing through the station.
the Douglas Block is once again filled children’s museum, science center and While all of these destinations are
with vibrant buildings with pulsating community performing arts theater. important to downtown revitalization,
businesses on the street level and The Imperial Centre hosts everything the Rocky Mount Event Center is
luxurious downtown apartments on from Pilates classes to painting or clay downtown’s crown jewel.
the second floor. workshops to weekly family-friendly The indoor sports and event facility
In the heart of the Douglas Block, events. It is also available for rent for is unlike any sporting event center in
the historic Booker T. Theater is a multi- parties, reunions and corporate events. Eastern North Carolina. It not only
purpose facility capable of hosting Right down the road, Rocky Mount caters to sports tournaments but other
theatrical and musical performances, Mills has transformed a historic mill events including concerts, conventions
movie showings, banquets, parties, into residential housing, a popular and meetings.
meetings and much more. The microbrewery incubator, a small Mayor David Combs said the
remodeled theatre is perfect for any business station, office and retail spaces Event Center will revitalize the area’s
event space needs, according to the and more. economy, make the city a destination
city’s Downtown Development Office. Twin County Museum & Hall of location, create positive energy
The Imperial Centre for the Arts & Fame is located inside Rocky Mount’s for downtown and attract more
Sciences is one of the premier cultural downtown train station. The museum millennials.

ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
Gov. Roy Cooper, center, speaks
following the announcement that
Triangle Tire Company will be
building a manufacturing facility
at the Kingsboro megasite
in Edgecombe County at
Edgecombe Community College
in Tarboro. Seated third from
left is Triangle Group Company
Chairman Ding Yuhua.
By Corey Davis
Economic development projects announced in the Twin Counties will

bring much needed jobs to a struggling local economy over the years.
The Twin Counties received a huge and president of the Carolinas Gateway “This significant investment will
economic shot in the arm late last year Partnership, who helped make the deal play a key role in Triangle Tire’s growth
with the announcement of the largest happened, said at a Rocky Mount Area strategy worldwide and represents a
manufacturing investment in rural Chamber of Commerce event that the strong commitment to our customers
North Carolina. Chinese tire plant potential build-out of the project could in North America,” Ding said. “We
Triangle Tire has begun site preparation be more than $1 billion and create want to thank Governor (Roy) Cooper
work to build its first manufacturing between 1,100 and 1,200 jobs. and his team for all of their work in
facility outside of China and in Ding Yuhua, executive chairman making this happen. We are excited to
the United States at the 1,449-acre and director of the board of Triangle be coming to Edgecombe County.”
Kingsboro Megasite in Edgecombe Tire Co. Ltd., who passed away in Triangle Tire’s project will be done
County. June at 69, had said the factors that in two phases. The first phase will be a
Triangle Tire officials signed off persuaded the company to come to the passenger tire facility that is expected
agreements in May on a $580 million Twin Counties after a comprehensive to completed in April 2020. Company
investment to build the manufacturing search for potential site included the officials said the first phase will be a
facility with the plan to create 800 jobs megasite’s strategic location in the heart passenger and light truck tire plant,
with average salary paying employees of the Eastern Seabord, just off U.S. 64 with groundbreaking for the second
more than $56,000 a year plus benefits and 10 minutes east of Interstate 95, plant, a 1 million-unit capacity truck-
— higher than Edgecombe County’s the quality of local workforce and the and-bus tire facility, to begin six
average wage of about $32,000. warm welcome from state and local months after the start of construction
Earlier this year, Norris Tolson, CEO officials. on the first plant.

The company expects to complete the Carolinas Gateway Partnership. living. When we put that altogether,
both phases by 2023. Once both The new warehouse facility will be it really made for a compelling case
facilities reach production capacity, located between Rocky Mount and in Edgecombe County.”
Triangle expects to produce six million Tarboro at the intersection of Dunbar CSX plans to build a new
tires annually. The project is estimated Road and U.S. 64 Alt. intermodal transportation facility in
to contribute more than $2.4 billion Eric S. Musser, executive vice Edgecombe County to help industry
to North Carolina’s economy. president of Corning Techologies get products to customers and spur
The project is estimated to and International, said the jobs growth in the region.T he new
contribute more than $2.4 billion to will provide future support for the facility will be built across from N.C.
North Carolina’s economy. As part company’s new pharmeceutical glass Wesleyan College on land already
of the agreement with Triangle Tire, packaging product, Valor Glass, and purchased by CSX.
Edgecombe County will use a $10 potential growth from other Corning The newly envisioned 330-acre
million grant from the Golden LEAF businesses in North Carolina and site will be a traditional intermodal
Foundation to build a state-of-the- elsewhere. site allowing trucks to bring cargo
art advanced manufacturing training The average wage at the containers to a rail yard where the
center at Kingsboro for the purpose of Edgecombe County facility will be containers will be transferred to
helping provide a strong workforce for $33,771, which is slightly more than trains for transport. The facility will
the company that will be owned and the county’s average of $32,000. serve many industries with efficient
operated by Edgecombe Community Musser said the expectation is for the access to rail, said Carolinas Gateway
College. distribution center to be built and Partnership CEO and President
In addition to Triangle Tire, New full operational by the second half of Norris Tolson.
York-based Corning, Inc., a world 2019. “Getting products to the customer
leading innovator in material science, “The site itself had to be suitable is paramount to any business’s
also will be bringing additional for the business purpose we were success,” Tolson said. “We at the
jobs and investment to Edgecombe looking for, but what also appealed Carolinas Gateway Partnership are
County. Corning announced last year to us about Edgecombe County is pleased that the CCX intermodal
plans to bring a total of 428 jobs and the availability of a highly skilled site will provide another vital link in
$275 million in investment over three workforce,” Musser said. “We believe the logistics solutions offered for our
years to North Carolina. with confidence we can develop and customer base in the Twin Counties
The company plans to invest $86 attract the talent that we need to and all of Eastern North Carolina.
million in the county to build a state- operate. We’re also happy with the Edgecombe and Nash counties will
of-the-art global distribution center infrastructure that’s available, the now truly be a gateway to markets
and create about 150 new jobs, said support of the business environment throughout the eastern part of the
Norris Tolson, CEO and president of and overall very good quality of U.S.”
Gov. Roy Cooper speaks after announcing that

Corning, Inc. will be building a global distribution
center in Edgecombe County at Keihin Auditorium
at Edgecombe Community College in Tarboro.

EVENT CENTER
By Patrick Mason
Construction workers work on the Rocky Mount Event Center.
Rocky Mount sees itself as being a destination city

with an abundance of potential.
Soon, that view will come closer to The Event Center will be the home Management, a company that helps
reality with one of the larger projects to a number of sporting events from plan and guide the infancy phases of
nearing completion. around the area, as well as larger state- centers like this, said in May that the
The Eastern North Carolina town has wide and regional tournaments like the Event Center has received 47 requests
been in transition and trending upward NTBA — National Travel Basketball for events.
for some time now, and after years of Association — which will host its state McDonald said he believes that
effort, planning and construction of championship at the event center in once other tournament directors see
buildings and hangouts like the ever- 2019. that something like the NTBA state
popular Rocky Mount Mills, the The South Carolina-based league championships can play and succeed
linchpin of the whole operation — the traditionally plays its championships here, it will be an important step in
Rocky Mount Event Center — is on in Charlotte and Myrtle Beach but booking more tournaments like it.
the way. has chosen Rocky Mount as its home “We have three events scheduled
The Harlem Globetrotters will moving forward. This is a landmark and two state championships with the
headline the Nov. 4 grand opening, event, and will help kickstart the sports NTBA,” McDonald said. “It’s one of
kicking off an ambitious project culture at the Event Center. the first dominoes to fall. Most people
that will bring new business and John McDonald, the regional have never heard of Rocky Mount,
opportunities to the area. executive for Sports Facilities but once these events start coming

through, word will get out. It’s located just a
couple hours from everything you need, and
teams from Virginia or D.C. are already used to
traveling five-plus hours for tournaments, so this
wouldn’t be out of their range.”
While the complete list of events scheduled
won’t be released until August, events such as
basketball tournaments, volleyball tournaments,
concerts and parties and large catered events are
on the docket.
The Event Center won’t just be a sports
destination. The building is multi-purpose and
comes in at a whopping a 150,000 square feet,
taking up over a city block in downtown real
estate.
Reuben Blackwell, CEO of the Opportunities
Industrialization Center, assured interested
parties during a hard-hat walkthrough that the
center aims to revitalize Rocky Mount in more
ways than one
The space will contain an urgent care center as Neva Blackwell, left, gives a tour of the area which will become the OIC
well as an imaging center, which will be a state- Downtown Health Plaza to, from right, Shari Dickens, Dr. Tiffany Tyson, Dr.
of-the-art facility that aims to help under-served Nana Arthur and Theresa Alston Stokes during the preview event at the
people in the community who need medical help. Rocky Mount Event Center.
“It’s a short walk from just about anywhere
downtown,” Blackwell said. “We aim to make
Rocky Mount Councilman Reuben Blackwell, the president and CEO of
Rocky Mount the center of it all.” Opportunities Industrialization Center, speaks during the preview event at
the Rocky Mount Event Center.

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FESTIVALS
By Jessie H. Nunery
Kayla Baez, 14, left, and Isabel Wilson,

13, spin in the Tubs of Fun ride during the
Happening on the Common at the Tarboro
Town Common.
Georgettae Turrentine recently moved “It was well worth it,” Turrentine said. Arts & Sciences and listen to a variety of
from Rocky Mount to Tarboro with her “You want your kids to have safe and live musicians who play everything from
husband, Preston, and three children. affordable fun. It was local, and we didn’t beach music to R&B and oldies.
The Turrentines always are looking for have to go to Raleigh or anywhere to get Lawn Chair Theatre invites people of
activities to keep three girls ages 3-9 active it. It was a nice change of scenery.” all ages to the Imperial Centre’s lawn for
and engaged. Events such as Happening on the family-oriented movies every other Friday
It only took a few steps for them to Common, which featured rides for evening from May to July. It’s another free
achieve that goal on a June weekend children, music and vendors, are not event where children can also participate
when the family walked down the street limited to yearly spots on the calendar. in crafts prior to the movie beginning at
from their home and enjoyed the 2018 The city of Rocky Mount offers its nightfall.
Happening on the Common event in residents some weekly series during Summer Night Lights features many
downtown Tarboro. the Discover Downtown event series, of the city’s parks and is a weekly Friday
Happening on the Common is one of which includes its Juneteenth festival, night event that allows families to come
just many family-oriented festivals and Downtown Live, Lawn Chair Theatre and out and enjoy music, crafts and games for
events the Twin Counties has to offer its Summer Night Lights events and more. children.
residents, and it is a welcomed feeling for Downtown Live! takes place every other Yearly events in the city of Rocky
residents like the Turrentines, who are Thursday evening beginning and May Mount include its Juneteenth Festival,
natives of Maryland and remained in the and ending in September. It’s a free event which in recent years has feature nationally
area after graduating from N.C. Wesleyan and gives the chance for adults to gather acclaimed recording acts such as Dru Hill,
College. on the lawn of the Imperial Centre for the Avant and Silk.
“These are opportunities to provide
family-friendly events to citizens of Rocky
Mount and visitors to our area while
showcasing downtown Rocky Mount,” said
Tameka Kenan-Norman, the city’s chief
communications and marketing officer.
The city’s Eastern Carolina BBQ
Throwdown each October welcomes
residents from across the state to take part
in a professional cooking competition that
includes chicken, pork ribs, pork, and beef
& brisket.
Those who wish to continue traveling
down U.S. 64 in the Twin Counties can also
enjoy Nashville’s yearly Blooming Festival in
May that features a weekend of amusement
rides, vendors, live music acts and more.
Twin Counties events and festivals
aren’t limited to the summer, as many areas
celebrate the holidays with parades and
more.
For addition information on events, visit
rockymountnc.gov, Tarboro-nc.com or 1
townofnashville.gov.
1) Trinity Rich, 10, jumps during the 2017

Happening on the Commons in Tarboro.
2) Shane Peele swings his daughter, Brylee

Peele, 5, in the rain at the July Fourth
Freedom Celebration at Englewood Baptist
Church.
3) Edgecombe County Sheriff Clee Atkinson

Jr. is dunked by a community member in the
dunking booth at the Kids Back to School
Bash at Abrams in Tarboro.
4) Ray Pittman, 5, slides down the slide

during the 2017 Happening on the Commons
in Tarboro.
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HANGOUTS
Katie Davison, left, and Jody Gerhard share a laugh while
enjoying pizza and beer during Pondapalooza at Koi Pond
Brewing Company at Rocky Mount Mills.
By Samuel Evers
The Rocky Mount Telegram isn’t the only business that

recently announced the Rocky Mount Mills as home.
The city’s hottest and most modern restaurants and bars in the neighborhood. West has all the mac and cheese and beer
neighborhood is ever-growing — and Two doors down from BDD, with you could ask for; and Koi Pond, with
with that, come new places to cash out on the sun tent outfront so you can’t miss its summer lawn and corn hole set up, is
North Carolina’s craft beer infatuation. it, is Hopfly, the brewery and popular open for a beer in or outside of its cozy
The most recent hang-out spot added weekend destination that moved in last confines.
to the campus is a new brewery brand, fall. In between the two is the recreational The Rocky Mount Mills, of course, is
BDD, a Sasquatch-themed strorefront beer garden open to the public, and, on the city’s premiere hang out spot. Here
in the beer garden that offers everything the outside of the exposed brick building, are some other options to consider.
from the usual IPA option to a peach two plasma screen TVs optimal for • Station Square:A pet boutique. A
cobbler draught. watching all the seasonal sports action. vintage record shop. A new internet,
They opened up for good about Goat Island Bottle Shop, previously ice cream and coffee cafe: A few hours
two months ago, with a music festival, Ramblers, is the mill’s loan retail beer spent at the newest storefronts here will
SquatchStock, that had live music from shop, which, of course, also serves as make you forget for a second you’re in
noon until 10 p.m. a bar and hangout spot. Tap@1918 is downtown Rocky Mount.
A person familiar with the mills and still churning out thoughtful dishes and • Sharks-N-Shooters: Open seven
all they have to offer knows the newest sandwiches; Tipsy Tomato offers cheap days a week until 2 a.m., this cheap beer
addition joins an already full slate of beer and deluxe pizza by the slice; TBC spot off Sunset Avenue’s beaten path is

a sufficient way to spend a Sunday,
shooting pool and watching the sports
game of the day.
• Chico’s Mexican Restaurant: Tucked
away within Sunset Avenue’s power
plant, the outside deck overlooking
the Tar River is one of the more scenic
views you can get in Rocky Mount.
Tucked away in a novelty glass, Chico’s
margaritas are some of the strongest in
Rocky Mount.
• Westridge Grill: An outdoor seating
area in Westridge Shopping Center
makes this classic American restaurant
a popular way to relax on a hot summer
night.
1) Eleanor Jones, 2, dances to Matty

Begs play music at the Rocky Mount
Mills 5k at the Rocky Mount Mills.
2) Nick Hoxsey, right, and his sister
Mallory Brothers, center, talk with
customer Latasha Manley on Thursday
Carey King, left, enjoys a Lynnwood Bad
at Trax Coffee Bar at Station Square. 3)
Leroy while having a conversation with
Chester Evans, left, and Nate Moseley
Gloria Arizpe as she holds foster puppy
order beers at HopFly Brewing Company
Garnett at Goat Island Bottle Shop at the
at the Rocky Mount Mills. 4) Meredith
Rocky Mount Mills.
Davis Johnson sings at Westridge Grill.
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Do you have a family heirloom such

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Though few people find a home that
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HEALTHCARE
Marie Boswell pets therapy dog Elsie
at Nash General Hospital.
By Lindell John Kay
The Twin Counties has a tradition of quality health care from

Nash UNC Health Care to Vidant Edgecombe Hospital and more.
The tradition includes a warmth of art obstetrical facility designed to provide facility represents more than 20 medical
neighbors and an excellent track record, the most comfortable and safe birthing specialties, according to hospital officials.
according to hospital officials. experience possible for the region’s The hospital specializes in
Nash UNC Health Care has been the mothers, their newborns and their loved comprehensive rehabilitation services,
leading regional health care provider for ones. cancer care, birthing and outpatient
more than 35 years. The hospital also uses The hospital has added several new clinics. The hospital has a long history
the latest state-of-the-art technology in buildings and services including the of community involvement, including
providing that world-class care. pediatric emergency room, which opened health fairs, screenings and annual events
“We realize that, as a community along with the new emergency department like Pink Power and Heart Truth.
health care center, our patients are not in 2014. Looking beyond the area’s hospitals,
just patients — they are a part of our The hospital’s new cancer center is Boice-Willis Clinic has opened its new
community. They are our neighbors, named for Danny Talbott, a local native Medical Center at 91 Enterprise Drive.
our friends, our church and civic club and inductee in the N.C. Sports Hall of The multi-speciality facility is physician
members. As a result, they are a part of Fame. owned.
us,” according to hospital officials. Vidant Edgecombe Hospital offers The state-of-the-art two-story building
Nash UNC Health Care opened its compassionate care for residents of will be the new home of Boice-Willis
new $25 million Nash Women’s Center Tarboro and surrounding communities. Clinic Pediatrics and Boice-Willis Clinic
in May 2016. The center is a state-of-the- The highly trained staff at the acute-care Primary Care that were previously located

in the Nash Medical Arts Mall.
The Opportunities Industrialization
Center also serves the area’s health care
needs. Established in Rocky Mount in
1969, the OIC provides human support
services to enhance self-sufficiency.
Among its many services is health
education outreach and primary medical
care.
1) Brittany Forbes, right, touches
her daughter, Charlie Avery Forbes
on the head at Vidant Edgecombe
Hospital in Tarboro. 2) Brianna Ricks
collects the over-the-counter drugs
for a participant at the Mobile Free
Pharmacy event at the E. L. Roberson
Center in Tarboro. NC MedAssist
hosted the Mobile Free Pharmacy
with Vidant Edgecombe Hospital. 3)
Nash UNC Health Care patient Jake
Arnold, right, talks with cardiologists
Dr. Maitreya Thakkar, center, and Dr. Exercise Specialist Allison Boone, left, demonstrates exercises to Juanita
Michael Yeung at Nash Heart Center. Latten during the Heart Health Fair at the Nash Heart Center.
4) Zina Darden dances to the song
‘Wobble’ in the OIC parking lot.
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Cummins RoCky mount
Powering a more
Prosperous World
WE ARE ROCkY MOUNT ENGINE PLANT (RMEP).
Plant Location: Whitakers, North Carolina
year opened: 1981 (the first engine was produced and shipped in 1983)
Plant size: 1.2 million square feet
Plant manager: John Judd
Employee count: 1,800
Products: On-highway (automotive) and off-highway diesel engines (65-600 brake horsepower)
Customers: RMEP has more than 530 customers, including: Daimler, Freightliner, Navistar,
Blue Bird, Komatsu, Kenworth, Peterbilt, New Flyer and International.
Product applications (including, but not limited to):
On-highway – semi cabs, pick-up trucks, school and public buses, RVs, fire trucks
Off-highway – marine, military vehicles, construction equipment
RECENT HIGHLIGHTS
■ In March 2017, RMEP celebrated the build of its 4 millionth engine.
■ April 2018 was the highest monthly production in its history.
■ Forecasting shows 2018 will be the highest engine and components demand ever.
■ Projected investments will top $23 million in capital throughout 2018.
■ RMEP is a top three employer in the area and projected to fill more than 400 additional jobs
over the next 10 years.
A RICH HISTORY
1979 - RMEP was originally established in 1979 as a joint venture between JI Case and
Cummins Engine Company and was named Consolidated Diesel Company (CDC).
1983 - The first engine was produced at CDC for North America and European markets.
1993 - DC added 11 megawatts of on-site generating power using Cummins/Onan technology.
The 1 millionth engine was produced at CDC in June.
1996 - CDC introduced the 4-valve head technology to improve emissions.
2001 - The 2 millionth engine was produced at CDC in October.
2008 - After 25 years, Cummins purchased the full share of CDC and was renamed Rocky
Mount Engine Plant (RMEP).
2010 - The 3 millionth engine was produced at RMEP in June.
2013 - Marine engine assembly moved to RMEP.
2017 - The 4 millionth engine was produced at RMEP in March.
2018 - April was the highest production month in RMEP’s history.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
- 10 education partners in surrounding districts, including community colleges, public school
systems, libraries and community partners
- Recorded more than 20,000 volunteer hours with education and community partners over the
last two years (with more than 70 percent employee participation)
- Established The Strategic Twin Counties Education Partnership (STEP) to improve the
educational opportunities for students from early childhood to career readiness.
- 10 equality of opportunity partners and three environmental partners
- 2017 United Way campaign raised $503,448 after a Cummins Foundation match for the local
agency branch
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Technological advances in manufacturing and the increase in demand make RMEP and
Cummins Manufacturing an exciting place to work. RMEP offers career opportunities in a
number of fields, including:
❯ Manufacturing Operations
❯ Quality Roles and Analytics
❯ Industrial Technology North Carolina is a great state,
❯ Material Handling
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❯ Supply Chain – Planning and Logistics and Cummins has a very giving workforce.
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HOUSING
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3 4
1) Construction is being done to five one-bedroom and five two-bedroom luxury apartments Wednesday at The Villager apartments.
2) Construction workers from Del Toro Concrete Works Inc. smooth out concrete on the steps leading up to a new housing unit
Monday in Beal Street Square Apartments. 3) Renovated homes line River Drive at the Mill Village in Rocky Mount. 4) Renovated
homes line River Drive at the Mill Village in Rocky Mount.
By Lindell John Kay
Tired of the hustle and bustle of the Triangle, a lot of folks are
looking elsewhere, with many sights set on Rocky Mount.
The Twin Counties with Rocky of this year, according to Zillow, an online The median monthly apartment rent for
Mount at its center is the new home to real estate marketer. May 20 to Jun 20 was $775, according to
retirees and millennials alike, according to In addition to those single-family Trulia, a real estate market website.
local real estate agents. homes, there are usually several multi- For folks who find such prices
To start, Rocky Mount is within half a family homes listed. a little out of reach, Rocky Mount
day’s travel to the beaches and mountains Sixty-two percent of Rocky Mount also has a robust stock of affordable
on U.S. 64 and located halfway between residents own their homes. The median housing. Stable, quality and affordable
Florida and New York on Interstate 95. sales price for homes in Rocky Mount housing is key to sustainable, strong
Houses cost less and property tax rates from March 21 to June 20 was $131,750 and growing communities, according
are lower than many other areas. The based on 156 home sales. The average to the Rocky Mount Housing
housing market is on an upward trend, price per square foot for Rocky Mount Authority. The Section 8 agency is
from 132 homes for sale in June 2016, was $73, an increase of 4 percent committed to helping families move
485 homes in June 2017 and 520 in June compared to the same period last year. from dependency to self-sufficiency.

KIDS
Mcrae Kiser, 8, reacts wahile making slime
during ECC STEM camp at Edgecombe
Community College in Tarboro.
By Jenny White
There is no shortage of kid-friendly activities and

destinations in the Twin Counties.
Whether you’re on the hunt for fun or educational and fun. The educational be extinct.
educational activities — or maybe both programs and interactive exhibits are A really cool maze exhibit provides
— there are plenty of options to keep resources that encourage visits from a physical and mental challenge that
kids and their parents entertained. school groups, families, tourists, social entertains and educates. The versatility of
Rocky Mount has an entire museum groups, and community organizations. the maze as an exhibit medium makes it
dedicated to educating kids while The Children’s Museum features a a unique learning tool for both children
keeping it fun. The Rocky Mount live animal exhibit, a planetarium and and adults.
Children’s Museum and Science Center a feature exhibit, which currently is The Cummins Planetarium usually
is located in the Imperial Centre for “Dinosouars!” has shows in the afternoon and admission
the Arts and Sciences in downtown Participants can undertake three is free if you’ve purchased a ticket to the
Rocky Mount. Each of the museum’s Mesozoic Missions spanning 150 million Children’s Museum.
exhibits and displays offers visitors years and mimic dinosaur behavior; The Dinosaur Exhibit will be on
creative opportunities for learning become a junior paleontologist and find display through Aug. 26. Admission to
about the world and challenges kids evidence of your dinosaurs; learn why the Children’s Museum is $6 per person
by encouraging critical thinking in dinosaurs are one of the most successful and free for everyone on Sundays.
an interactive learning environment. survivors in earth’s history; and unearth a For more information, visit https://
All of the museum’s exhibits are both shocking discovery: Dinosaurs may not imperialcentre.org/science-center/

Another local spot known for its nash.ces.ncsu.edu/2018/04/2018-4-h- many young people in starring roles
children’s programming is Braswell summer-camp-2-2/ and part of the ensemble.
Memorial Library. If you’ve got a child that’s into the Tar River Children Chorus offers
While its children’s book collection arts, there are plenty of outlets to an opportunity for children in grades
is exemplary, the library also provides a express artistic creativity. 3-12 to be a part of a concert choir that
year-round calendar of fun activities and At the Imperial Centre Arts Center, performs throughout the year in the
programs for kids. This summer there students and families can register for community and in state and national
is a visiting artist almost every week, family classes on the weekends and competitions. Led by conductor Patsy
with performances in the morning and weekly art camps for kids of all ages Gilliland, students audition during
afternoons. Teens can find more than during the summer months. Upcoming the summer to take part in the choir’s
just books as well, with their own age- family art classes feature instructions on upcoming concert year. For more
appropriate events like Lip Sync Battles drawing birds, clay carving, painting information, check out http://www.
and robotics programs. portraits and watercolor and oil tarriverlive.com/tar-river-childrens-
Braswell also offers free Wi-Fi in its painting. chorus/.
facility on Grace Street in downtown Summer camps for children are And of course, free stuff for kids
Rocky Mount. To see a calendar of scheduled through July and August. to do is often the best stuff to do.
events, visit http://braswell-library. Kids can practice their painting, With the Twin Counties plethora of
libguides.com/home. sculpting and illustrating skills for a public parks and greenspace areas,
4-H camps and programs are another variety of mediums. There are fees for there is no shortage of outside areas
outlet for kids to learn and have fun. these classes. Check out the schedule at for kids to play in. Start off playing
Throughout the summer months, the https://imperialcentre.org/arts-center/ at Sunset Park in Rocky Mount and
Nash County 4-H program offers a programs-events/ walk the Tar River Trail to Battle Park
wide variety of learning experiences for Kids with an affinity for drama or lay out a blanket in the historic
kids. Topics of some of the most popular can take part in a several community Tarboro Town Common and enjoy a
camps include sewing, horseback theater programs like Activate Drama picnic lunch. The Tar River winds its
riding, cooking, craft-making, fishing, (https://activatedrama.org/), Nash way through the Twin Counties and
babysitting basics, criminal justice and Arts (http://www.nasharts.org/) and offer numerous spots perfect for rock
beekeeping. There is a fee to attend the Community Theatre program at skipping or fishing from the banks.
these camps. the Imperial Community (https:// Whether you’re looking for
Registration opens in May and the imperialcentre.org/theater/get- museum fun or outdoor play, there’s
camps are offered June, July and August. involved/). These drama programs something to please all kids in the
For more information, visit https:// produce plays throughout the year with Twin Counties.
1 2 3
1) Braxton Tyler, 3, dances after Amy Louttrell

reads a story at First United Methodist Church
Preschool.
2) Easton Ward, 4, left, and Sawyer Perry,
4, play with Mr. Potato Head at First United
Methodist Church Preschool.
3) Red Oak Middle School seventh-graders
Corey Cooper, left, 14, and Tristan Siler, 13,
right, joust their Lego battle track vehicles as
classmate Myra Skinner, 12, watches during the
Communities in Schools Seventh Grade STEAM
Retreat at the Imperial Centre.
4) Carli Bass, 10, sits in her grandmothers, Emily
Brass’s lap as they listen to a story during story
time at Braswell Library.
5) Hayden Cahoon, 12, left, and Ethan Harrell,
10, celebrate after their robot finishes the maze
4 5 during the Lego STEM Robotics Camp at Nash
Community College.
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Brian Rodriguez, 19, looks through
records at Station Square Records,
Wax by the Tracks at Station Square.
By Samuel Evers
For an idea of how novel Starbucks is to the Twin Counties, look no

further than the new storefront’s enthused, if inexperienced, employees.
Normally, said store manager Megan nuances, on everything from drive-thrus Starbucks here -- I know there’s a Target
Cherrier, who lives in Raleigh and to tall non-fat lattes with a caramel drizzle. one, but it’s a much different experience to
commutes to Rocky Mount, there is “Since we’re a remote location, have the standalone versus the corporate
a by-the-book procedure when a new everyone here is brand new. We’ve been store. I think ppl are really excited,” she
Starbucks moves in. focused on that; everyone is still in said. “It brings an opportunity to a town
A store opens up in a metropolitan training. It’s been a little hectic, I think, is like Rocky Mount for some job creation.”
area. People walk by and walk in, without the word,” she said. “My priority has been Other new businesses to open in
having seen any coming soon signs, coaching them.” Rocky Mount are:
because a new Starbucks is less an occasion In the beginning, during the recruiting • Station Square Records: The vibrant
and more a ritual. And the workers are process, Cherrier and the rest of the splash of creativity in downtown offers
usually about 70 percent experienced assembly looking to hire for the new old and new records, along with record
transfers from other Starbucks. store were worried about the turnout for players to get you going.
“You make a new Starbucks, and applications. They drove from Raleigh • Trax Coffee Bar: The new coffee
a bunch of employees say, ‘Hey that’s to Rocky Mount with flyers, without an vendor, ice cream shop and internet
close to my house. Let me transfer over,’’ idea of where to put them, or whether cafe is a quick walk from Station
Cherrier said. posting them in Sam’s Club was a breach Square Records, and offers another hip
In this case, though, with the large, full, of unwritten chain store rules. addition to the neighborhood.
sit-down storefront that opened earlier in But the applicants came pouring in — • Lidl: Some of the offerings at this
June on U.S. 301 in front of Sam’s Club, about 300 of them initially — thanks in grocery store really are as cheap as you
the other nearest full Starbucks was 25 part to a job fair about three months ago. might have heard.
miles away, in Wilson, the only other The store still gets walk-ins hoping for a • Morning Addiction: A coffee shop
being the corporate store in Target. chance to fill out an application. with a nice enough interior to make you
So, there were no transfers. For that And, just a few weeks into the newest forget about it’s highway-side location.
reason, the first few weeks have been store’s opening, a common thread has • The Chopped Panini: A new
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interests and abilities. for Growth, a program for ages 8-12 that programs that focus on HIV/AIDS
With three locations in the Twin teaches children to set and achieve goals prevention and tools to combat the
Counties — Tarboro, Rocky Mount and by helping them identify their strengths pressure to join gangs.
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and has a great positive impact on the development, the organization offers 6-18 to express themselves through
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OUTDOORS
By Patrick Mason
Just off the walking trail in Rocky Mount’s Battle Park, Henry James
sat on a portable folding chair with one hand on a fishing rod.
His line was cast into the Tar different lakes, reservoirs and rivers Black powder from Sept. 29-Oct. 12
River, hoping for a nibble. to utilize — if not willing to head and gun from Oct. 13-Jan. 1, 2019.
“I’ve had some bites, but I’ve got a a couple hours to coastal waterways Here’s some fishing info from the
few more places to hit today” James — Rocky Mount holds its own as a N.C. Wildlife Resource Commission,
said on the pier. “This is one of my fisherman’s paradise. including what types of species to
spots. There’s another in Sunset Park For those looking to fish from a expect in some of the more popular
up the river, too.” boat, Sunset Park has a ramp that destinations:
James said he spends a couple dips into the water for boating access. • Sunset Park: The main species
days each week fishing off the shore The North Carolina Wildlife of fish that can be found here are
on various waterways. And he isn’t Resource Commission is also gearing catfish, crappie, largemouth bass and
alone. Those searching for outdoor up for hunting season. Hunting sunfish.
adventures in Rocky Mount have education courses must be completed • Battle Park: American shad,
plenty of options to choose from, before hunting, and classes are catfish, crappie, hickory shad,
including fishing, hunting and even offered online or in-person. There largemouth bass, striped bass,
a little climbing at one of the parks are 18 classes happening in July, with sunfish.
minutes away. more scheduled at various locations • Access off N.C. 97: american
City Lake and the Rocky Mount in August. shad, catfish, crappie, hickory
Reservoir are popular destinations Deer hunting season opens in shad, largemouth bass, striped bass,
to drop in a line, through with 49 Sept., with archery from Sept. 8-28. sunfish.

PARKS
Gene Herring feeds the wildlife at City

Lake Park in Rocky Mount, North Carolina.
By Patrick Mason
Looking for ways to spend time outdoors in Rocky Mount shouldn’t be overwhelming.
The warm weather, which exists the summer heat. The spray park operates a taste of that.”
throughout most of the year, is inviting from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. each day, and even Speaking of pools, Denton Street
to those looking for adventures outside of has concessions for those staying a while. Pool, a public swimming option, is open
the home. The food options range from popcorn and available to use for $3 per session.
Standard options like going for a to ice cream and snow cones. Each session is two hours long, ranging
run, or a stroll in one of the many parks Sunset park was even fitted with a from time slots 10 a.m. to noon, 1 p.m.
are always available. Other avenues like miniature train that offers rides to up to 3 p.m., and 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
playing basketball or tennis can are to 36 passengers, and a carousel back in Eight competitive swimming lanes,
options. With nearly 50 parks within 1952. Both survived a 1999 flood. water slides, diving boards and even a
the eastern North Carolina town, the “It’s a good environment for the kids spray area make this a popular option in
options are endless. to play,” said Tanisha Daniels, who was at the summer.
Sunset Park, which sits along the Tar the spray park during a recent weekday In addition to wet ideas, a nearby
River, is complete with a sand volleyball with her three children. “You don’t have dog park with three pens, including an
pit, tennis courts, basketball courts, a to worry about them as much as you enclousure for small dogs, another for
skate park and even a kid-friendly spray would a pool. We had a sprinkler growing larger dogs and a third pen complete
park which offers a way to cool off from up when I was a kid, and this gives them with an agility course.
Briana Jackson, 10, left, holds Essence Gilchrist, 2, as they come out Jeremiah Bulluck, 11, center, jumps to high-five Rocky Mount Senior
from underneath a waterfall at Denton Street Pool. Police Officer Joseph Palmer, left, as he scores a run during the Badges
for Baseball game at Buck Leonard Park.
The park is open to all from dawn People play the course throughout the Allison said she remembers
to dusk, with a mission statement to day and come from all over. playing with a Frisbee on various
“offer the citizens of Rocky Mount a Tim Brandt, a 46-year-old Wilson family vacations to the beach and
safe area to interact with their canine resident, was tugging a rolling bag figured that picking up disc golf
companions; ultimately designed to filled with different discs. He and with her father would be a fun
advance the humane treatment of his daughter, Allison, were on hole challenge.
dogs and responsible pet ownership,” three, playing the course for the “We’re not really that good,”
according to the website. second time in as many days. she said. “But it’s become a pretty
The park has enjoyed lots of success “We love to come out here,” addictive sport. You can play around
and has attracted pet owners from Brandt said. “We came out here trees, and the dog park is nearby
across Eastern North Carolina. one day last year, kind of bonded so you sometimes see some cute
More, still, is a disc golf course that together over our shared interest in puppies. It’s just nice to spend a few
wraps 17 holes around Sunset Park. picking up new hobbies.” hours outside when you have time.”
Left: Jazeivyon Wright, 3, plays on a slide Tuesday at Sunset Park.

Above: Wilbur rolls around in the leaves Monday afternoon at Best Friend’s Dog Park.
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1) Harriet Buss rides her bike during the cycling 5K at the Senior Games Monday at the Sports Complex. 2) Tynashia Garrett from Red Oak Middle
School swims in the Middle School Girls 25 yard race during the Adaptive Swimming Championships at the Harrison Family YMCA. 3) Tyrees
Wiggins, 11, left, of the Kansas City Monarchs, pulls up his new socks prior to the Buck Leonard League’s opening game at Buck Leonard Park.
By Jessie H. Nunery
The Twin Counties is no doubt a hub of sports.

When area residents turn on the “It is our belief that the Rocky lessons for various ages and a wealth of
television, they can see area professional Mount Parks and Recreation’s facilities adult and youth recreation basketball
athletes such as Brian Goodwin encourages active participation by all opportunities.
(Washington Nationals), Todd Gurley youth in a fun and healthy physical There is no shortage of baseball
(Los Angeles Rams), Montrezl Harrell activities no matter what their age, opportunities as the Buck Leonard
(Los Angeles Clippers) or Tyquan Lewis interests or ability level,” Rocky Mount Youth Baseball League affords the
(Indianapolis Colts) perform against the Parks and Recreation Director Kelvin chance for minority youth to learn the
best players in their respective sports. Yarrell said. game.
It’s likely the next area professional Adding a layer to the area’s prowess On a yearly basis, the area is
currently is taking part in one of the as a sports capital of Eastern North represented by youth baseball teams on
many leagues or playing in one of the Carolina is the construction of the the regional and national all-star levels.
top-notch venues the Twin Counties Rocky Mount Event Center, which Age does not limit recreational
has to afford its youth. will hold basketball and volleyball activities. The Rocky Mount
The Rocky Mount Sports Complex tournaments among its many features. Senior Center provides health and
is a major player in baseball, softball and These are just places to participate, safety information, educational
soccer as it holds local, state, regional but the number of leagues and opportunities, leisure recreational
and national events on most weekends opportunities the area has to offer is one activities and referral services for
throughout the year. The summer’s Top of the reasons why such venues exist. residents 55 and older.
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RUNNING
Donnie Cowart, left, No. 67, runs with the lead runners at
the start of the men’s race on North Franklin Street during
the fifth annual Nash UNC Health Care Rocket Mile at the
Imperial Centre. Cowart won the race with a time of 4:10.9.
By Samuel Evers
A burgeoning running scene in the Twin Counties,

even five years ago, wasn’t easily as recognizable as it is now.
In 2018, those interested in Rocky Tackle The Tar, which had its Caroline, who have a family friend
Mount and the surrounding area have third iteration in May, was Bramble’s who suffers from the disease.
been able to join the Rocky Mount own creation inspired by a Tough It’s a simple concept — money
Mill’s weekly Wednesday run club, slog Mudder she and her family used to towards a good cause, combined with
through mud in Tackle The Tar, run go to in Charlotte. In 2016, 300 or an eye for fitness, means community
through residential streets knowing so participants showed up from across involvement,” Bramble said. “What
beer awaits them at the Mills 5K, the state — even some from out of else can you do that brings all walks of
and so on. There’s also the Mill Chill, state — and it has since doubled to life together for one united cause?
the Rocket Mile and the Hometown 600 this year, a gaudy number despite “We can all get together and drink
Heroes 5K. a dark sky and on-and-off rain on its or go to a concert, but with a run,
Back when Kristen Bramble, scheduled day. you’re working towards a common goal
organizer of Tackle The Tar, moved to “We’re further ahead than I thought together.”
Rocky Mount in 2013, she didn’t see we would ever be,” she said. One of her proudest moments,
those options. In terms of money raised, too. In Bramble said, was in the month or so
For her, a lot has changed. the first two years combined, the event leading up to TTT this year, when a
“Fitness in general I think has just raised around $90,000 for scholarships group from Nash Community College
sprung up in the last five years or so. to college for local high schoolers; this decided they were up for the challenge
You see Crossfit, all these 5K runs, year alone raised about $60,000. and met everyday for a scheduled long
core fitness; five years ago, I just Another event, the Mills 5K, which walk. Eventually, that turned into a
don’t remember that,” she said. “Our took place for the third time in June, daily run. On the day of, the month
community is a little unique in the has raised about $45,000 in the last of preparation turned into a crawl
fact that we like to give back to our three years for the Carolina Chapter through mud in the pouring rain.
community. I really think everyone of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. It’s Those types of joint anecdotes were
puts their arms around all of these organized by Rocky Mount resident hardly a glimmer when Bramble moved
things.” Michael Forrester, and his daughter, here, a relocation she wasn’t excited
about in its early going.
“I moved here five years ago. It
was only because my job made me. I
didn’t want to do it. I had never heard
anything good about Rocky Mount,”
she said. “Once you get here, your
whole outlook changes if you let it. I
wanted something to bring people to
Rocky Mount.
“(This past TTT) was a weekend
of just positive things about Rocky
Mount, which is desperately needed
because we do have such a great
community. Rocky Mount needs
positive things to go on for the outside
to see.”
Jeff Dodrill races through the mud pit

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the Tar 5K Obstacle Course Race at the
Rocky Mount Sports Complex.
1) Martina Richardson, left, and Julie Eskew laugh as they

trudge through the mud pit obstacle Saturday during the third
annual Tackle the Tar 5K Obstacle Course Race at the Rocky
Mount Sports Complex.
2) Ursula Forrester cheers for her son Henry Forrester and
makes a video of him as he nears the finish line of the men’s
race Sunday during the fifth annual Nash UNC Health Care
Rocket Mile at the Imperial Centre.
3) Nykeeah Johnson runs on the greenway Saturday during the
3 2018 Rocky Mount Mills 5k at the Rocky Mount Mills.

ROCKY MOUNT MILLS
By Corey Davis
Local companies and more living options are part of the continued growth of the 150-
acre mixed-use development on the Tar River known as the Rocky Mount Mills.
Local companies and more living options large windows, large glass conference rooms, the 150-acre mixed-use campus on the Tar
are part of the continued growth of the 150- wifi and a contemporary break room for River.
acre mixed-use development on the Tar employees. The space will oversee the scenic The Telegram is expected to move into
River known as the Rocky Mount Mills. view overlooking to the Tar River. the Mills this fall and will occupy 5,500
The first corporate tenant that signed a “Envolve Vision was founded more than square feet of space in the main mill building
long-term lease in the Rocky Mount Mills 30 years ago in Rocky Mount, and we are currently being completely remodeled.
is slated to become operational in its new delighted to be able to relocate and remain “As newsmakers in the community,
space this summer. Envolve Vision, an in our hometown,” Lavely said. “This will be we’re excited to welcome Rocky Mount’s
integrated health care solutions company, a world class environment that will enhance local newspaper to campus,” said Evan
formerly called OptiCare Managed Vision, our service to our customers.” Covington Chavez, real estate development
is scheduled to be up and running in its Envolve Vision earlier this year opened manager for Rocky Mount Mills and
more than 23,000-square-foot space on Envolve Optical, a stand-alone optical retail Capitol Broadcasting Co. “The Telegram
the upper floor in the Main Mill building store in a 1,320-square-foot remodeled Mill is a fantastic organization that has played
by Aug. 27, said Dennis Crossen, manager home. Envolve Optical is located across a pivotal role in this community for 118
of transportation and facilities at Envolve the street from the Mills’ campus. Michael years. They’ve seen and reported on Rocky
Vision. Forrester, senior director of account services Mount Mills and now they get to be a part
Crossen added Envolve will have 126 for Envolve Vision, said the space has two of its rebuilding.”
full-time staff relocating from its three employees that includes a full-time optician, The Telegram has been located at 1000
offices on 112 Zebulon Court. The multiple Karen Hobbs. Hunter Hill in Rocky Mount since 2008.
departments going to the Mills will include Forrester said the retail establishment has The 18,600-square-foot building was once
the claims operations, contact center, the largest selection of frames customers can a former YMCA building. Before coming
account services, network managment, find in the area. Envolve Optical is open to to Hunter Hill Road, the Telegram spent
utilization management and information the public from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday 10 years on Tiffany Boulevard in Tiffany
technology resources. through Friday. Square.
Envolve Vision CEO David Lavely Joining Envolve Vision in the Rocky “We’re looking forward to moving into
said the space will assist the company Mount Mills will be the area’s longtime our new space at Rocky Mount Mills later
in workforce recruiting. The company’s daily newspaper that began publication in this year,” said John K. Cooke Jr., president
modern space will include original wood October 1910. The Rocky Mount Telegram of Cooke Communications North Carolina,
floors, high ceilings, exposed brick walls, will relocate its editorial and business staff to which has owned the Telegram since August

2009. “It’s a beautiful building in a vibrant of Panther Island,” Rogers said. “This will details inside. All homes come with
campus that our employees and customers be the first time in Rocky Mount market charcoal grills, fenced-in backyards as
will enjoy.” where studio apartments will be up for rent well as their own unique backyard game
Kyle Stephens, who became the that will combine living room, bedroom such as bocce, cornhole and horeshoes.
Telegram’s publisher in February, said the and kitchen into a single room.” The interiors equipped with hardwood
newspaper’s new location couldn’t be in a Rogers said Capitol Broadcasting floors, tile bathrooms, granite countertops,
better spot. recently finished the last two renovations washer and dryers, security systems and a
“It’s in a perfect location for us,” he said, of a total of 50 homes at the Mill Village. kegerator to keep beer on tap and chilled
“close to downtown and right off (U.S.) The homes were part of the first projects in homes.
64.” done by Capitol Broadcasting that started According to the Mills’ website, unique
Sara Felsen, project manager of in 2014 and located across from the Rocky lodging accomodations are coming to the
BELK Architecture, said the Telegram Mount Mills and along the Tar River. Mills later this year as the campus’ River
suite will feature a glass storefront and The one to three bedroom homes are and Twine will consist of 20 boutique
shared corridor, large industrial windows equipped with spacious decks, patios or small homes that will be available for
overlooking the river above the dam and a outside, high ceilings and architectural nightly rental.
customer waiting area with coffee bar. The
Telegram suite will be located in the corner
of the building on the second floor.
“With shared outdoor spaces,
conference rooms and atriums, the
commerical tenants will have daily
opportunities to interact throughout
the building,” Felsen said. “This campus
environment is very different from the
Telegram’s current stand-alone building.
There are a number of recreation and
entertainment opportunities on campus.
Also, the Telegram suite has been designed
to maximize an open environment
allowing the views and existing finishes to
be the main attraction.”
In addition to Envolve Vision and the
Rocky Mount Telegram, Nash County
Travel & Tourism also has announced
plans to go into a location on the Mills
campus in late 2018. The agency will
occupy an 1,800-square-foot historic
home at 1104 Falls Road, just across the
street from the main entrance to the Mills
campus.
The Rocky Mills will also provide some
more living options for people looking
to stay in Rocky Mount. Tim Rogers,
residential leasing specialist of the Rocky
Mount Mills, said Capitol Broadcasting
Co. is currently in the first stage of
constructing 49 luxury loft apartments
that are scheduled for occupancy at
the end of September or beginning of
October. Rogers said there will be another
20 apartments that will open in February.
The loft apartments that are described as
a blend of historic and urban living will be
studio up to three bedrooms. Rogers said
the lofts will consist of hardwood floors
and the latest stainless steel appilances
ranging from $950 to $2,400. 1) Tiny houses sit on the campus of the Rocky Mount Mills Friday. 2) Rocky Mount
“They will be very unique with various Telegram publisher Kyle Stephens, left, and Rocky Mount Mills General Manager
floor plans with view of Tar River and view Scott Roberts look out a window of the new office space for the Rocky Mount
Telegram at the Rocky Mount Mills.

SCHOOLS
Erik Blake tries to listen to his heart beat with
a stethoscope during career day at Spring
Hope Elementary School in Spring Hope.
By Jenny White
Whether you’re a student just beginning in pre-school or a local professional

looking for continuing education or an MBA, schools in the Twin Counties
are ready and willing to help you reach any educational goal you set.
Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools college transfer credits and an Associate curriculum and Spanish Immersion
is a diverse school system with about Degree. programs. In Edgecombe County,
15,000 students and 28 schools. The Edgecombe County Public Schools Martin Millennium Academy is a
school system is the largest employer currently serve about 6,200 students in Global Gateway school serving students
in Nash County, with about 1,900 grades K-12. There are 12 schools in the in grades K-8. Through a partnership
employees. Included in the Nash- Edgecombe school system, including with Participate International
Rocky Mount school system is the Early an Early College High School that is Education, MMA offers a full Spanish
College High School program on the located on the campus of Edgecombe Immersion program in elementary
campus of Nash Community College, Community College. school, and a focus on different regions
which accepts high school students Elementary students in Nash and of the world at each grade level. Three
ready for a rigorous curriculum and Edgecombe counties have opportunities elementary schools in Nash County
graduates their seniors with several to attend schools with a global-centered offer a Spanish Immersion program,

Middlesex, Bailey and Winstead based private schools, Faith Christian traditional classes as well as online
Avenue elementary schools. School, Our Lady of Perpetual and evening classes for professionals
Both school systems offer Help Catholic School and New Life seeking degrees.
advanced placement and honors Christian Academy. All serve pre- The Twin Counties also benefits
programs, career-based academies school through 12th-grade students. from two community colleges in the
and dual enrollment opportunities Many local students can attend area that work as community partners
with the local community college. public pre-schools, thanks to many in educating and training residents
Rocky Mount High School offers state grants. There are also numerous for the local workforce.
the globally recognized International tuition-based pre-schools throughout Enrollment continues to climb
Baccalaureate Program which also the Twin Counties. Down East every year for Edgecombe Community
offers college transfer credits. Partnership for Children is a local College headquartered in Tarboro
In addition to the public schools non-profit organization that is and Nash Community College with a
in the area, there are several charter devoted to early childhood education large campus in Rocky Mount. Both
schools and private schools to help and can help you find a licensed pre- schools are public, two-year, post
you meet the needs of students in school that best fits your family’s secondary educational institutions
your family. needs. and offer adult high school diplomas,
Edgecombe County is home to When it comes to setting a goal for college transfer classes, and degree,
the North East Carolina Preparatory a higher education degree, residents diplomas and professional certificates.
School, located in Tarboro. Charter need to look no further than the Twin Both schools continue to grow
Schools are public schools that Counties. and develop in response to the
students may attend, regardless of More than 12,000 students community’s educational needs.
where they live. Rocky Mount Prep is throughout North Carolina have Nash Community College
a charter school in Rocky Mount that received their diplomas from N.C. recently developed an engineering
accepts students in grades K-12. Wesleyan College. The private, co- program and continues to expand the
Other school choices in Rocky educational liberal arts college is a campus to meet the growing student
Mount include the private school, Methodist school and has a school population.
Rocky Mount Academy, which serves population of about 1,200 students. “I am proud to say that Nash

about 400 students and boasts a lower It currently offers a master’s degree in Community College has experienced
student-teacher ratio than public criminal justice and several bachelor sustained enrollment, and even
schools. There are also three faith- degree programs. The school offers seen some growth, despite tough
Winstead Avenue Elementary first-grader

Preston Wiggs, 7, writes in his journal on in
Tarnisha Langston’s class at the school.

SCHOOLS
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This summer, we will open two new community as well. When Triangle college personnel to provide
buildings, and will launch two new Tire announced plans to locate a innovative pre-employment training
regional programs in the fall. Our manufacturing facility in Edgecombe for prospective employees and
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regional needs, adding new programs commitment to provide a training for current employees to guarantee
and services w hen appropriate and program and curriculum was an they meet the skill sets required by
committing to supporting student integral part of the deal. Triangle Tire. This modern, state-
success,” NCC President Dr. Bill At the time of the announcement, of-the-art facility will ensure the
Carver said. then-ECC President Dr. Deborah long-term success of Triangle Tire
Edgecombe Community College Lamm said, “The new advanced and its workforce.”
1) North East Carolina Prep School freshman Wilson Johnson, 15, left, embroiders lettering on the spring semester quilt that Susan Cloer’s Art I class
is creating as freshman Melissa Coleman, 15, works on her batik panel for the quilt at the school. 2) Jaiyonni Moore, 6, left, reads a book to Miss
Cameron in a tent for progress monitoring testing in the media center at Williford Elementary School. 3) Elizabeth Winstead, 15, left, Meghan Routhier,
15, center and Edward Barnhill, 15 look at a book together in the Commons, a new addition to campus at Rocky Mount Academy.

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Consignment stores like A Second a little time and creativity. It can be fun to money you spend goes to charity. Salvation
Season have a variety of fashion-forward repurpose an old piece to do a new thing Army and Goodwill have organizations that
clothing, shoes and accessories. Unlike that fits your lifestyle. A little paint, new help people in need, and InJoy Thrift Store
retail shopping, which focuses on current upholstery and some new hardware can supports their ministerial work. A Second
fashion trends, secondhand stores allow completely transform a lackluster piece into Season supports My Sister’s House, an
shoppers to find vintage and designer labels a one-of-a-kind item that showcases who organization that helps women in crisis due
that transcend time. Buyers often can find you are in your home. to domestic violence or human trafficking.
unique pieces that truly reflect their sense Thrift stores are also chock full of eclectic Whatever your style or taste, you are
of style. knick-knacks to display on a mantle or likely to find something at any of the
Many thrift stores, such as InJoy, the bookcase. Finding the right accessory for consignment or thrift stores in the Rocky
Salvation Army and Goodwill, also sell your décor can solidify the look of a room. Mount area. You can give a beautiful item
furniture. It is not uncommon to find Again, many items, such as a vase or a a new home, and best of all, you will help
antique pieces that would make a beautiful lamp, may only need some polishing or a your community and not break the bank
statement in your home while keeping a modern lampshade. However, for people in doing so.

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Since opening in downtown Tarboro earlier this year, Allen Outfitters has worked to become your #1 sporting good and outdoor supply store. In
addition to our extensive selection of guns, ammo, and accessories, we also carry a wide range of products for all outdoor activities, including
coolers, fishing rods, reels, and lures, archery equipment, camping supplies, and so much more.
In addition, we provide so much more than outdoor supplies. We also provide Kayak and Canoe rentals, so you can experience the beauty of a trip
down the Tar River. We also offer guided fishing tours with everything taken care of—all you have to do is get in the boat.
We also offer concealed carry classes, as a way of helping train our customers in the responsible use of firearms, because we believe very strongly
that with the possession of a firearm, should come the responsibility of using it properly to better ensure the safety of yourself, your property, and
your loved ones.
We have also undertaken the design and production of a bulletproof bookbag as a means of providing quick-deploy protection in active shooter
events. You may have seen it in the Telegram, the Tarboro Weekly, and on WITN. After seeing the reception the news of our development of the
bookbags garnered, we are in the process of trying to get these bookbags distributed on a national scale.
We here at Allen Outfitters take very seriously our commitment to responsible outdoor safety, whatever your activity in our community, and for all.
We believe you should have the best equipment we can provide to you and will help you to get the most out of it. Come by and see us today!

TRANSPORTATION
Construction of a new bridge spanning
Sunset Avenue over Wesleyan Boulevard
temporarily closed Weslayan.
By Corey Davis
If you’re a motorist that has driven around town, chances are you’ve
probably had to stop because of some road work taking place.
Currently, crews are at work on height clearance and accommodate the Road from alternate U.S. 64 to Leggett
the U.S. 301 Bypass widen project. road widening. Road.
In June 2017, the Department of Past traffic accident data reported Tulloss said there will be several other
Transportation awarded a $28 million during a five-year stretch revealed 233 road projects that will be constructed
contract for the project to PLT-RBP JV crashes, 103 injuries and one fatality in the Twin Counties between this
Construction in Wilson. on the U.S. 301 corridor. year and 2022. The projects include
Crews have been working on a “The whole objective is safety a more than $45 million project on
two-mile section of U.S. 301 Bypass because with (U.S.) 301 being such a Interstate 95 at Sunset Avenue to add
between Benvenue Road and May high-volume area that we’ve had quite an interchange and widen the road to
Drive that started by Inchiban Japanese a lot of accidents, but we think this multi-lanes.
Steakhouse and will end by Golden project is going to revoluntionize that Other projects down the road
East Crossing mall, where the roads road and really help with economy and inclued an estimated $16 million
will widen from four lanes to six lanes businesses there once we get it done,” project to replace the bridge and
by adding an additional lane in each said Rocky Mount businessman Gus upgrade the interchange at I-95 and
direction with a hybrid synchronized Tulloss, Division 4 state Board of N.C. 4. In addition, a more than $30
street design. Transportation member. million project to add multi-lanes at
Also, two bridges have been replaced Smaller ongoing road projects Eastern Avenue from Red Oak Road to
— one being over Stony Creek as the include an $8 million project to widen Old Carriage Road, and a more than
new bridge will better be able to handle Hunter Hill Road to four lanes from $28 million project for Old Carriage
potential floodwaters, officials said. Country Club Road to Winstead Road from Green Hills Road to Eastern
The bridge over U.S. 64 on Sunset Avenue. In Edgecombe County, a $5 Avenue to add a center turn lane and
Avenue has been replaced to improve million project will widen Springfield widen the bridge over U.S. 64.

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