Edgecombe and Nash Counties along with the City of Rocky Mount are leading an effort to develop a Vision and Strategic Plan for the Twin County Region. The Twin Counties Visioning and Strategic Plan Process is an opportunity for residents and community leaders to develop a road map for transforming the Two County region into a sustainable community that is prepared to participate in the new world economy. To learn more about this effort and to find out how you can play a part in it, visit the Twin County website.

Free Tarps to Cover Your Load

Edgecombe Solid Waste and Keep America Beautiful will kick off their Tarp Awareness Program by offering free tarps to cover your loads. Covering your load is not only the smart thing to do to prevent trash and debris from blowing out and littering our county, but it's also the law. To learn more, download the Free Tarp Flyer.

Rosenwald Teachers Honored by Board of Commissioners

The public is invited to a ceremony and reception that will be held to honor Teachers of Edgecombe County Rosenwald Schools on May 26th at 2:00 PM. Click here for more details.  

  Interested in Serving on a Board or Commission?

The Edgecombe County Board of Commissioners is looking for citizens who are willing to lend their time and talents to various boards and commissions. This is a great way to serve your community in areas where you may have interest and/or experience.

There are currently vacancies on the following boards and commissions: City of Rocky Mount Board of Adjustment; Human Relations Commission; Council on Aging; City of Rocky Mount Planning and Zoning Commission; and the Edgecombe County Board of Adjustment.

To be considered, please complete the Application Form. Then mail it to: Carolyn Hedgepeth, Clerk to the Board; PO Box 10, Tarboro, NC 27886; or fax it to her attention at (252) 641-0456.  If you have questions or would like a description of these posts, you may reach her at (252) 641-7832.

 The Register of Deeds Fee Schedule for Real Estate  has changed Effective October 1, 2011. See the new Fee Schedule.

 Visit Edgecombe!

 Reasons to Visit Edgecombe!

On the Square Restaurant on top 100 List

Edgecombe Tourism in the News!

Rotary Club Talks Touism 

Edgecombe Co. Choir Wins National Competition

Welcome to Edgecombe County!!

Located on the Edge of yesterday and tomorrow, Edgecombe County is an eastern North Carolina County that is rich in history but ready for the future. Edgecombe is a rural county situated approximately one hour's drive east of Raleigh and two hour's drive inland from North Carolina's beaches. Our 56,000+ friendly citizens enjoy a rural lifestyle, good schools, quality healthcare, and loads of leisure activities. Our economy encompasses everything from some of the most productive farms in the state to advanced manufacturing facilities.

Edgecombe County Government "exists to serve the residents, businesses, and industries of the County in such a manner as to sustain and raise the quality of life for the citizenry". You can access information about our County and government services right here on our website. Also, watch this video on What County Governments Do.

Be sure to see all of our departments listed at the top and items of special interest to the left.

Thank you for visiting our website!!

...Helps to Protect You Against Identity Fraud!

The Register of Deeds has implemented a new system called “PropertyCheck” to help protect citizens from potential property and mortgage fraud. It’s a 24/7 service that allows citizens to sign up to receive an email or text notification when a document is recorded containing the name(s) that you have entered. And it’s Free!

Click here to sign up!

Download PropertyCheck Instructions

 

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The Edgecombe County Cooperative Extension's Agricultural and Education Center is a great facility for your next reunion, wedding reception, cattle sale, business meeting, and much more!

Download our brochure for more details, or call  252-641-7827

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  Edgecombe County Properties FOR SALE.

Click here for a list of properties obtained through tax forecloser. If you would like to make an offer to purchase a property, download and complete this FORM .

Mail to : Eric Evans, Office of County Manager,

P.O. Box 10,Tarboro, NC 27886

for more infromatiom call: (252) 641-5775.

 

You can also purchase surplus equipment, vehicles, and other items through Gov Deals.

(You can search by selecting "North Carolina" for State and "Edgecombe County, NC" for Seller Name)

 

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 Need a Ride?

Tar River Transit Provides Transportation for Edgecombe County Residents through the Rural General Public Program. View the flyer for more information and a route schedule.

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Sign up to get Edgecombe County emergency notifications on your home or mobile phone. Click here for Code Red.

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 2012 Holiday Schedule

January 2, 2012- New Year's Day
January 16, 2012 - Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday
April 6, 2012 - Good Friday
May 28, 2012 - Memorial Day
July 4, 2012 - Independence Day
September 3, 2012 - Labor Day
November 12, 2012 - Veteran's Day
November 22 & 23, 2012 - Thanksgiving
December 24, 25, & 26, 2012 - Christmas