As dangerous, extreme heat settles into our area this summer, the city of Rocky Mount Parks and Recreation Department is offering its Senior Center (427 S Church Street, Rocky Mount, North Carolina) as a cooling […]
Supporters and partners joined developer Woda Cooper Companies, Inc. to celebrate the construction start at Five Points Crossing, a new affordable general occupancy community to be built at 213 Rose Street in downtown Rocky Mount, […]
The Year 2022 Marks The 21st Anniversary of This Industry-Leading Professional Home Health Care Provider In The Rocky Mount, North Carolina & Surrounding Areas. Open Minded Developmental Services, Inc. (OMDS) has successfully completed 21 Golden […]
Tucka, Pokey Bear, Bigg Rob, Calvin Richardson, Karen Wolfe, and Lenny Williams is set to light up the Rocky Mount Event Center in Rocky Mount, North Carolina Nu Planet Entertainment will be hosting the Kings […]
The annual Rocky Mount Railroad Museum Membership Drive and Reception is scheduled for Saturday, January 22, 2022, 2pm, at the Braswell Memorial Library in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. This annual event will include a special […]
Company to invest $8.9 million in its PenCell Plastics facility Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. a global manufacturer of electrical power products for utilities will expand operations in North Carolina with an $8.9 million investment in […]
Red Cross disaster volunteers serve our neighbors in need every day. They’re installing smoke alarms and on the scene of home fires. They’re also responding to major disasters like Hurricanes Ida. The Red Cross is […]
On Friday, October 15, 2021, 6-8pm, the Rocky Mount Police Department will host National Night Out against Crime on the Helen P. Gay Train Station lawn. There will be music, food, games, and much more. […]
Altice USA, parent company of Suddenlink, donated over $12,500 worth of iPads to the Boys & Girls Club of the Tar River Region to increase access to virtual classroom opportunities, connectivity, and online curriculum for […]
On August 25, 2021, at approximately 7:20am, the Rocky Mount Police Department received a call from a citizen who located a bone at 480 Lee Street (Best Friends Dog Park) in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. […]
The city of Rocky Mount is committed to ensuring equitable broadband access for its residents, business community and visitors. One step toward improving adequate internet access and speeds is to take part in the North […]
The city of Rocky Mount, North Carolina Parks and Recreation Department will hold an End of Summer Celebration on Saturday, August 28, 2021, at 5pm, at Martin Luther King Jr. Park. The evening will feature […]
The Maria V. Howard Arts Center at the Imperial Centre for the Arts and Sciences will hold a series of programs as an extension of its exhibit, “Navigating Jim Crow: The Green Book and Oasis […]
On July 23, 2021, Rocky Mount, North Carolina City Manager Rochelle Small-Toney announced the appointment of Jessie Nunery as Interim Communications, Marketing and Public Relations Director. Nunery has served as the city’s Media Relations Specialist […]
The city of Rocky Mount, Rocky Mount Fire Department has a rich history of serving the community since it was officially chartered in 1896. One hundred twenty-five years have passed since it transitioned from a […]
The staff at the Theater at the Imperial Centre for the Arts and Sciences announces the return of the local summer production series. The 2021 production, “The Little Prince,” will be performed July 22-25, 2021 […]
During the city council meeting on Monday, May 24, 2021, Roy Jones, chief executive officer of ElectriCities of North Carolina, Inc., presented the Public Power Award of Excellence to the city of Rocky Mount for […]
The staff at the Theater at the Imperial Centre for the Arts and Sciences is offering the public a chance to make and star in their own movie productions. The 48 Hour Film Festival will […]
The city of Rocky Mount Tree Advisory Board will be giving away free Southern Crab Apple tree seedlings at the drive-thru exit at the Business Services Center, located at 224 S Franklin Street, Rocky Mount, […]
The city of Rocky Mount continues to prioritize the safety and well-being of its citizens. To assist with COVID-19 vaccination opportunities, the city’s Tar River Transit service is offering free rides to those with scheduled […]
Applications are currently being accepted for the 33rd-annual Martin Luther King Jr. Oratorical Competition that will be held Saturday, January 9, 2021 at the Imperial Centre for the Arts and Sciences. Due to COVID-19 guidelines, […]
City to share assessed mission and vision statements via painted murals City Manager Rochelle Small-Toney and the city of Rocky Mount, North Carolina’s Executive Leadership team recently completed its annual review of the organization’s mission […]
Wolf X-Ray and Flow X-Ray will create 68 new jobs in Edgecombe County, Governor Roy Cooper announced on November 12, 2020. The company will invest more than $4.5 million to relocate their headquarters and manufacturing […]
Local voices will fill the Imperial Centre with the sounds of Christmas on Friday, December 4, 2020, 6pm, during An Imperial Centre Christmas celebration. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the event will take place virtually, but will give […]
Halloween is not a government-recognized holiday, however the city of Rocky Mount encourages residents to follow COVID-19 practices including the wearing of masks, maintaining six feet of social distancing and hand-washing. The North Carolina Department […]
With the expected heavy rains, city employees are working to ensure the well-being and safety of its citizens by delivering excellent municipal services. Citizens should note: Sally has weakened to a tropical depression and will […]
The city of Rocky Mount, North Carolina’s Community and Business Development Department is currently accepting applications for its “Urgent Repair Program” through Monday, September 1, 2020. Applications also are being accepted for the “Housing […]
The city of Rocky Mount urges utility customers to be cautious of scammers who falsely threaten disconnection of services in order to receive money. Recently, city utility customers have reported receiving phone calls from […]
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