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14Events this week
1Free things to do
63New spots
97New stories

● Checked Friday, September 4, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Rocky Mount

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 14 events, day by day →

Storytime Fun

Monday 10am · Miracle Park at Coopers

Artful Aging

Thursday 1pm · Roberson Center · Free

Magic the Gathering: Casual Play

Thursday 5:30pm · Braswell Memorial Public Library

Friday Night Test & Tune

Friday 6pm · County Line Raceway

Take 10 Band

Friday 7pm · William B. Ennis Memorial Park

New in Rocky Mount

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Longleaf Swine

Restaurants

Smoke worth the drive: When cravings hit, Longleaf Swine brings the NC whole-hog tradition with slow-smoked brisket, pulled pork, and other chef-crafted goodness.

longleafswine.com ↗

C & I Barber-Beauty Salon

Beauty

Sharp cuts, local vibe: When you need a precision cut, a clean, expertly blended fade, or a beard trim that actually respects your jawline, C & I Barber-Beauty Salon brings seasoned pros, top-tier products, and a welcoming chair.

c-i-barber-beauty.jany.io ↗

Mr. Barberman

Beauty

Keep it crisp: For fades that blend, tapers that actually taper, and a hot towel shave that resets your day, Mr.

mrbarberman.com ↗

Rocky Mount’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

The restaurants, shops, and services the newsletter recommends, all in one place — every listing checked, and paid pins marked every time.

Browse Rocky Mount’s best →

Most read in Rocky Mount

The five stories Rocky Mount readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. ‘Operation Notebook’ nets drug arrests and more

    A two-day operation by the Wilson Police Department, led by members of the Special Operations Unit, resulted in numerous arrests and seizure of illegal narcotics.

    Full story at wilsontimes.com ↗

  2. Rocky Mount secures $3 million NCDOT grant for commuter bus service to Raleigh

    Rocky Mount, North Carolina, has secured a $3 million grant from the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) for a commuter bus service connecting Rocky Mount and Raleigh.

    Full story at cbs17.com ↗

  3. Just 25 Minutes From Raleigh, This Tiny North Carolina Town Feels Made For A Fall Weekend

    The North Carolina town of Zebulon, just 25 minutes from Raleigh, is known for its slow mornings and slow downtown activities once October arrives.

    Full story at decorhint.com ↗

  4. ALE: Firearms, alcohol and gaming machines seized in Rocky Mount investigation

    North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement (ALE) agents seized firearms, alcohol, suspected illegal gaming machines and other items during search warrants at three Rocky Mount businesses.

    Full story at wcti12.com ↗

  5. Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Rocky Mount metro area

    The fastest growing home prices in the Rocky Mount, NC metro area have been driven up by the coronavirus pandemic.

    Full story at wsoctv.com ↗

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