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Suspect found dead after deputy-involved shooting in Edgecombe Co.

Aug 10

Family seeks answers after 3 relatives found dead in Rocky Mount

Aug 6

Rocky Mount community remembers family found dead in home

The circumstances surrounding the deaths remain under investigation.

Aug 24

3 found dead inside Rocky Mount home after welfare check

Aug 4

Rocky Mount shooting victim dies; suspect could face additional charges

Jul 11

NC auditor releases findings on Rocky Mount utility bill complaints

Jul 8

Mayo Mills: Four generations of sock making in North Carolina

Jul 3

Rocky Mount police officer dies in off-duty ATV accident

Jun 12

Tarboro teacher charged after renting hotel room for juveniles

May 29

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Tornado leaves trail of damage in parts of Edgecombe County

May 13, 2025

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Confirmed tornado slams parts of Edgecombe County

May 13, 2025

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4 juveniles escape youth detection center in Rocky Mount

Oct 18, 2024

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Year after EF3 tornado, people in Battleboro rebuilding

Jul 19, 2024

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"Lil Coach Bess": High school basketball coach's son steals the spotlight on the sidelines

Feb 23, 2024

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"Lil Coach Bess": High school basketball coach's son steals the spotlight on the sidelines

Feb 23, 2024

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Driver charged in 'Dead Man's Curve' crash killing three people

Feb 19, 2024

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Governor Cooper tours tornado damaged areas in Nash, Edgecombe counties

Jul 24, 2023

Latest Stories

Rocky Mount police investigate 3 separate shootings over 2 days

Several people were hurt, including one person who remains in critical condition.

May 24

Carver Elementary in Edgecombe County lifts lockdown after reported threat, deputies say

Officials say the threat remains under investigation and increased security is in place.

May 8

Education leaders meet in the Triangle

Teach For America North Carolina hosted a panel discussion after visiting a school in Edgecombe County.

May 2

1 dead after chase, shooting involving Rocky Mount police officer

A man died after a Rocky Mount police officer shot him following a car chase and a "violent assault" on the law officer, Police Chief Martin McCoy said.

Apr 27

Suspect arrested in Rocky Mount Food Lion shooting, $1M bond set

Police say a 23‑year‑old Weldon man is now charged with attempted murder months after a shooting at a Food Lion in Rocky Mount.

Apr 24