Local officials find a favorable federal environmental report on a proposed interstate natural gas pipeline through Nash County encouraging while opponents panned the report, saying it caters to corporate interests.

The Federal Environment Regulatory Commission released its final Environmental…

Crime in Rocky Mount continues to fall through the first six months of the year.

That is the word from a mid-year report released by the Rocky Mount Police Department. The report states Part 1 crimes have fallen by 20 percent so far this year from 2016. That decline includes what the report states…

The next regular meeting of the Rocky Mount City Council will take place at 4 p.m. on Monday in council chambers of the Frederick E. Turnage Municipal Building.

Several matters related to transportation will be discussed. Council members will be considering a consultant services contract with…

At the YMCA, a supportive community is a big part of wellness.

At every age and every level of activity, you’ll find people just like you looking to live a little bit healthier. Members and program participants often cite the support and enthusiasm of fellow participants and staff…

A group of local churches and clergy will continue to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Summer Community Worship Services in Rocky Mount this weekend.

Organizers said the services are designed to worship and give thanks for the privilege of all races to share the call to be in the presence of Jesus…

Eagle Scout candidate Nicholas Jordan Andrews completed a new Vidant Family Medicine-Pinetops walking track earlier this year that has since proved to be popular with the clinic staff, patients and families and community as a whole.

The total project involved screening and laying a 1/8 mile walking…

A 19-year-old man is dead following a shooting Thursday afternoon in Rocky Mount.

Police responded to a report of an injured person at 6:29 p.m. at Kentucky Fried Chicken at 1120 North Fairview Avenue according to a news release sent Friday afternoon from the Rocky Mount Police Department.…

Two convicted drug dealers will spend the next dozen years in prison on drug charges thanks in part to Twin Counties law enforcement agencies.

Albert Abdalla, 45, of Durham and Brian Keith Gonzales, 38, of Texas were sentenced Tuesday to 144 months in prison for conspiracy to to distribute five…

A theft at a local store Tuesday has Rocky Mount police hunting for some hot lingerie.

Police responded to a report of a larceny at 4:50 p.m. at Victoria’s Secret in golden East Crossing mall. They said store management told them they saw two unidentified black women take the clothing but…