TC Spotlight

This week, TC Media sat down with Oppie Jordan, the Vice President of the Carolinas Gateway Partnership. In this episode, we talk to Oppie about her background in economic development, her instrumental role in developing the NC Main Street Program, and what keeps her busy in her current role as a representative of the Kingsboro Megasite. Oppie is passionate about bringing new jobs and industry to the Twin County area, and currently the Carolinas Gateway Partnership has a pipeline of over $62 billion in potential economic development projects. Oppie is optimistic that at least one large project will announce soon. Don’t miss this episode to learn more about the coming industrial growth in the Twin Counties!

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This week, TC Media sat down with Brenda Brown, the Mayor of Nashville, NC. In this episode, we talk to Mayor Brown about her education career and background, how her experiences translated into local politics, and what excites her about the future of Nashville. Mayor Brown is passionate about education and she has clearly impacted thousands of students over her career. Don’t miss this episode to learn more about Mayor Brown and Nashville’s growth!

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This week, TC Media sat down with Kelvin Moore, owner of Moore 4 Ur Body Fitness in Rocky Mount. In this episode, we dig into Kelvin’s military background, his years of experience in the fitness industry, and what you can expect at his business located at Westridge Village Shopping Center in Rocky Mount. Kelvin is PASSIONATE about his work in the fitness industry and helping educate those around him about the mental, spiritual, and physical need for getting into the gym on a regular basis! Whether you are a senior citizen looking for structured activities or a young gun looking to be challenged, Kelvin has you covered with his class based or personalized training regimens!

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This week, TC Media sat down with David Farris, President and CEO of the Rocky Mount Area Chamber of Commerce. In this episode, we dig into David’s background, his 40+ years of experience in the family car dealership, and what he’s been up to during his tenure as President and CEO of Rocky Mount’s Chamber of Commerce. Get in touch with the Chamber today to explore the ways in which it can help you build your business!

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This week, TC Media sat down with David Joyner, the general manager of the Rocky Mount Event Center. In this episode, we dig into David’s background, his experience managing hotels and event centers, and his journey to becoming the General Manager at Rocky Mount’s Event Center in Downtown. We also discuss the event center’s offerings, the evolution of its client base, sports tourism, and much more!

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This week, TC Media sat down with Evan Covington-Chavez, Directory of Real Estate at the Rocky Mount Mills. In this episode, we dig into Evan’s journey through South America, her experiences with Self Help Credit Union and Habitat for Humanity, and how she ended up with Capital Broadcasting. We also covered the Rocky Mount Mills’ history, how the development came to be, and what’s on the horizon at the Mills. We hope you enjoy the episode!

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This week, TC Media sat down with Dr. Greg McLeod, President of Edgecombe Community College. In this episode, we dive into Dr. McLeod's journey to Edgecombe County from the small town of Raeford, NC as well as his role at the community college and ECC's newest initiatives focusing around areas in the labor force needing the most attention. We discuss the new healthcare focused EDGE Academy, ECC's burgeoning clean energy internship program, and a sneak peek at a possible new e-sports curriculum. We hope you enjoy the episode!

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In a change of pace, Benton and Turner sit down to discuss several community news updates and share a few updates on new efforts at TC Media. Community news covered included:

- Kingsboro Megasite named #1 megasite in NC

- Penny Bright Brewing Opens at the Mills

- President Joe Biden speaks at Nash Community College

- Rocky Mount Event Center Revenues Up by 18% YoY

- Chef Rival Event

This week, TC Media sat down with Deleon Parker, owner of The Parker Law Office, PLLC. In this episode, we dig into Dee’s story including his early career, his journey into law, and how he has grown his real estate law practice into one of the largest firms in eastern North Carolina. Dee’s passion for Rocky Mount and its downtown shines during our conversation. He mentions several ways he hopes Rocky Mount can continue to maintain its character while making room for growth. We hope you enjoy the episode!

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This week, TC Media sat down with TJ Walker, Councilman for Ward 4 in Rocky Mount, and Pastor at First Baptist Church in Weldon, NC. In this episode, we dig into TJ’s story including his education non-profit, his political career, and his ministry at First Baptist Church in Weldon. TJ's passion for the people of Rocky Mount, unity, and progress in the city is evident in this deep dive into Rocky Mount and his role in the city's development.