Get ready, Rocky Mount — hometown hero Chandler James returns to the stage with Chandler James & The Banned at The Dunn Center on Friday, January 23 at 7:30 PM! This isn’t just another concert — it’s a celebration of community, roots, and the kind of music that gets your foot tapping and heart smiling.

 Cafés, Smoothie Bars & Nutrition-Focused Spots Grounded Roots Farm – Regenerative farm near Rocky Mount offering fresh vegetables, flowers, and workshops. Visit Website Juice Topia – Fresh juices, smoothies, acai bowls. Visit Website Remedy This Naturally Café – Wholesome meals, salads, plant-based options. Visit Website Nashville Nutrition (Nashville, NC) – Smoothies and café fare. Kafe Louverture (Rocky Mount, NC) – Health-minded drinks and light snack

As the year comes to a close, Nash and Edgecombe counties are wrapping things up with a full calendar of ways to gather, celebrate, reflect, and welcome the New Year. From family-friendly skate parties and live music to yoga, community events, and New Year’s celebrations, there’s something for every pace and every age over the final days of December and the first days of January. Whether you’re looking to get out of the house, support a local business, or simply enjoy time wi