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Roanoke Rapids Main Street

Uptown. Downtown. Your Town.

Visit Main Street Roanoke Rapids

Welcome to the Main Street District of Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, where historic charm meets new energy. Discover local dining, unique places to eat, boutique shopping, and small businesses that give our uptown and downtown their character. From seasonal downtown events to everyday things to do, Main Street is a place to gather, explore, and support local. Come see why Uptown is becoming a destination for residents and visitors alike.

The City of Roanoke Rapids Main Street Program is seeking a student representative to serve on the Main Street Advisory Committee.

This opportunity is open to students in grades 9–12 who are interested in community development, leadership, local events, and revitalization efforts. The student member will participate in committee discussions, assist with Main Street events and activities, share ideas from a youth perspective, and help strengthen connections between The Avenue and the next generation.

Parental permission is required.
Applications will remain open until the position is filled.

🚀 Apply Here  - > City of Roanoke Rapids Main Street Advisory Committee Application (Grades 9-12 ONLY) 

 

Adults, thank you for your interest in the Main Street Advisory Committee!

Our application period for adults has now closed. We truly appreciate everyone who took the time to apply and show interest in being part of this Committee.

While applications are now closed, we encourage you to stay connected with us for future opportunities and updates. Please keep an eye on our website and social media channels for future committee announcements and ways to get involved in the community.

Thanks again for your support and enthusiasm!

The Roanoke Rapids Main Street Advisory Committee will help guide the vision for revitalizing our uptown and downtown district, on Roanoke Avenue. Working with city staff, business owners, and community partners, the committee supports projects that strengthen our local economy, preserve historic character, and enhance community life.

We’re seeking engaged residents and stakeholders to serve on the Advisory Committee. Members will collaborate on strategies that bring energy and opportunity to our Roanoke Rapids Main Street District.

✅ Application Deadline: October 28, 2025

📄 Apply Online: Main Street Advisory Board Application

For questions, contact the Main Street Director at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visit City Hall at 1040 Roanoke Ave. Roanoke Rapids, NC.

 

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Main Street America™ has been helping revitalize older and historic commercial districts for more than 35 years. Today it is a network of more than 1,600 neighborhoods and communities, rural and urban, who share both a commitment to place and to building stronger communities through preservation-based economic development. Main Street America is a program of the nonprofit National Main Street Center, a subsidiary of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

Roanoke Rapids is a North Carolina Main Street community, designated by the N.C. Department of Commerce Main Street & Rural Planning Center.  Main Street Roanoke Rapids is charged with administering the program at the local level and building public-private partnerships to spur economic development that achieves measurable results such as investment, business growth, and job creation.