TC Spotlight

This week, TC Media sat down with Will Kornegay, the founder and CEO of Ripe Revival, a local ag business focusing on the revival of communities through creative solutions that reconnect farmers, distributors, and nonprofits. In this Spotlight, we dig into Will’s career and journey building Ripe Revival as well as his nonprofit, Ripe for Revival. You won’t want to miss this story of sheer grit, quick pivots, and humor!

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This week, TC Media sat down with Dr. William Denton, a local historian, author, and filmmaker, for part 2 of a series on the history of Nash County and the greater eastern North Carolina region. In this episode, we dig into the rich history of eastern North Carolina from the end of the Revolutionary War (1776) up until the eve of the Civil War (1865), including the evolution of the local economy, politics, and how North Carolina’s history integrated with the birth of a nation.

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This week, TC Media sat down with Michele Benton, the General Manager and COO of Benvenue Country Club, Rocky Mount’s premier private country club that was started in 1922. Benvenue features a Donald Ross designed golf course, a state of the art tennis facility, a family friendly pool, and a clubhouse with dining on site. In this episode, we dig into Michele’s career as a club manager and her thoughts on the resurgence of country club membership locally.

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This week, TC Spotlight sat down with Tim Sia, photographer extraordinaire and the Founder of People of Rocky Mount, an effort focusing on the people, history, places, and culture of Rocky Mount. In this episode, we dig into Tim’s journey from the Philippines to the US, his love for photography, and his mission with People of RM.

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This week, TC Spotlight sat down with Whit Barnes, the Director of Sales for Wildwood and Bullock Furniture, two iconic furniture and home decor brands located in downtown Rocky Mount. In this episode, we dig into the rich history behind the companies and talk about the furniture industry, covid’s impact on their business, and much more. Visit the Bullock Furniture website for more information about the business and their furniture selection.

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This week, TC Spotlight sat down with the President of Nash Community College, Dr. Lew Hunnicutt. Dr. Hunnicutt is a lifelong education professional and leader, and the Twin Counties are lucky to have an enthusiastic leader in Hunnicutt. Nash Community College helps meet the needs of hundreds of local employers and educates thousands of local residents every year. NCC is part of the North Carolina Community College System and is a public education entity funded by the NC Legislature as well as its foundation. Enjoy this episode as we dive into Dr. Hunnicutt’s role as the leader of Nash Community College.

This week, TC Spotlight sat down with the President and CEO of the Golden LEAF Foundation, Scott Hamilton. The Golden LEAF Foundation’s mission is to increase economic opportunity in North Carolina’s rural, tobacco-dependent, and economically distressed communities through leadership in grantmaking, collaboration, innovation, and stewardship as an independent and perpetual foundation. Enjoy this episode as we dive into Scott’s role in steering a local, but statewide economic development organization.

This week, TC Spotlight sat down with the co-owner of Koi Pond Brewing Company, Joshua Parvin. Josh is a a Rocky Mount native, and has been in the food and beverage business locally for over 15 years. He attended the grand opening of Koi Pond, and told the owner he'd love to be part of the team... shortly after, he started as the tap room manager and worked his way into an ownership role over time. Enjoy this episode as we dive into the story behind Koi Pond!

This week, TC Spotlight sat down with the owner of On The Square and Tarboro Brewing Company, Inez Rubistello. Inez is a Tarboro native and moved back to begin operating On the Square after working in the World Trade Center in NYC. She is a wine sommelier, a beer enthusiast, and a writer. Most importantly, she's an advocate for Tarboro's beauty, charm, and opportunity. Inez's story is part beer and wine, part tragedy, and part business; and you won't want to miss it.

This week TC Spotlight sat down with the Mayor of Rocky Mount, Sandy Roberson. Mayor Roberson is both a political figure as well as a successful business owner and operator. When he isn’t busy with political engagements, he is working hard with his Healthview Capital team in Downtown Rocky Mount. In this interview, we discussed his political efforts and engagements, his various business interests, and several newsworthy projects he is working on in the Twin Counties! If you've enjoyed our content this far, give it a listen, and share with anyone you know who wants to support positive media in our area.