Finding the right afterschool activity can make all the difference—for both kids and parents. Afterschool programs provide more than just supervision; they offer opportunities for academic support, skill-building, creativity, social development, and confidence-building in a safe and structured environment. Across Nash and Edgecombe counties, families have access to a wide variety of afterschool programs designed to meet different interests, ages, and learning styles. From aca

Tip Top Park, located at 1912 S. Church Street in South Rocky Mount , is more than a neighborhood green space—it’s a place where neighbors gather, children play, and community traditions take root. Each year, the park becomes a hub of warmth and celebration during the South Rocky Mount Annual Christmas Tree Lighting , a beloved event that brings residents together to celebrate the season and one another. This year’s celebration will take place on Thursday, December 18 , with

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tar River Region CEO Ron Green has officially been recognized on a national stage. At the 2025 Southeast & Southwest Regional Leadership Conference, Green received the prestigious Blue Spirit Award—the highest honor presented to a regional CEO by Boys & Girls Clubs of America President Jim Clark. Only five CEOs in the entire country receive this recognition each year, placing the Twin Counties firmly in the national spotlight.