Last week, Rocky Mount welcomed nearly 100 sophomore Morehead-Cain Scholars from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for a three-day civic engagement training centered around one major conversation: the future of talent in Eastern North Carolina. Throughout the week, students connected with business owners, educators, nonprofit leaders, and community members from across Nash and Edgecombe counties to discuss how communities can better prepare, retain, and attract

This June, TC Media is excited to release the latest edition of the Tar River Art + Culture Magazine (TRA+C) — a publication dedicated to highlighting the creativity, businesses, music, food, and people continuing to shape the culture of Nash and Edgecombe counties. The Spring 2026 edition of TRA+C Magazine will feature a wide range of stories centered around the growing creative and cultural momentum happening throughout the Twin Counties. From new restaurants and local musi

Across the Twin Counties, a growing literary movement is creating something much bigger than just a love for books — it’s creating connection. From children’s literacy initiatives and community book clubs to independent reading spaces and mobile bookstores, more people throughout Rocky Mount, Tarboro, and the surrounding areas are finding new ways to connect through storytelling, conversation, and shared experiences. At the center of much of that momentum is MOSS Kids Book Pr