Celebrity Chef Rome heats up kitchen for first Father’s Day Jazz Brunch at Downtown Event Center Rocky Mount Event Center has been known to host various sports and social events for other organizations. This upcoming […]
To ensure the safety and security of employees and the general public, the city of Rocky Mount, North Carolina, has implemented new initiatives. Residents and city employees will now be greeted by a security officer […]
The Communications and Marketing Office at the city of Rocky Mount, North Carolina is offering the public a chance to win Carolina Mudcats tickets by taking part in weekly social media and mobile trivia in […]
A rabies vaccination clinic will be held Saturday, May 18, 2019, 9am-noon, at 1101 North Church Street in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. The clinic is open to cats and dogs four months or older. Dr. […]
Spend your Spring and Summer Thursday nights listening and dancing to live music in downtown Rocky Mount. The 2019 Downtown Live! series schedule is set, and the fun beginning Thursday, May 23, 2019, when Chairmen […]
Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor Parks and recreation departments, libraries, senior centers, and community facilities host free movie nights several months each year, with some locations offering free movies year-round. Check out the offerings in […]
Mark your calendars for five nights under the sky and family movies as the 2019 Lawn Chair Theatre series is set to begin. Lawn Chair Theatre kicks off Friday, May 17, 2019, with a viewing […]
A Chef of Celebrities Takes Over the Kitchen At Downtown Event Center North Carolina’s premier indoor sports and event venue, Rocky Mount Event Center is proud to announce the hiring of master kitchen craftsman and […]
The city of Rocky Mount’s annual Juneteenth Community Empowerment Festival will be held Friday, May 31, 2019, 5-10pm and Saturday, June 1, 2019, 11:30am-8pm, at the Imperial Centre for the Arts and Sciences. For a […]
This event has been cancelled. It will not take place on April 13, 2019. Residents will have a few special hours to spend with their beloved dogs during the ninth annual Paws in the Park […]
Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor It’s time for the Easter story and egg hunting for kids. Hunts planned for the five-county area (and beyond) are included below. Where available, a link has been provided to […]
If you’ve ever shopped at A Second Season Resale Store in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, your purchases have supported My Sister’s House of North Carolina. Proceeds from the resale store benefit this nonprofit’s critical work […]
Rocky Mount’s largest Easter egg hunt is quickly approaching. Bring your child down to the Imperial Centre for the Arts & Sciences, 270 Gay Street, Rocky Mount, North Carolina on Sunday, April 14, 2019, 2-4pm, […]
City Manager Rochelle D. Small-Toney is reorganizing the Rocky Mount, North Carolina departments of Public Works and Water Resources, Engineering, and Development Services. The process has also resulted in the naming of one new director, […]
On March 4, 2019, the packed gym at the Booker T. Washington Community Center (BTWCC) proved the success of the first job fair organized by the city of Rocky Mount, North Carolina’s Parks and Recreation […]
On Tuesday, March 5, 2019, the Council of State approved a move from Raleigh to Rocky Mount for the office of the North Carolina State Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV). The relocation will place the […]
The city of Rocky Mount’s International Festival of Cultures, hosted by the Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission, showcases the variety of diverse communities that call Rocky Mount, North Carolina home. The International Festival of Cultures will take […]
A presentation of the Charles Killebrew photography collection, currently on display at the Imperial Centre for the Arts and Sciences, will take place on Thursday, March 7, 2019, 5:30-7pm. The free event at Imperial Centre (270 […]
The Imperial Centre for the Arts & Sciences free and no-fee programs for Spring 2019 are listed below. The Imperial Centre, located at 270 Gay Street, Rocky Mount, North Carolina, offers a variety of programs, workshops, […]
Local actors will bring a well-known play to the Imperial Centre for the Arts & Sciences this spring. Jesus Christ Superstar, a timeless rock/opera classic, will run consecutive weeks in March at the Imperial Centre for the […]
The city of Rocky Mount, North Carolina’s Parks and Recreation Department will host its 2019 Job Fair on Monday, March 4, 2019, 10am-1pm, at the Booker T. Washington Community Center. Representatives from more than 20 local companies […]
The Main Event Band will highlight First Friday’s return to the Imperial Centre for the Arts & Sciences on February 1, 2019, 6-9pm. Known as a party band that performs R&B, Soul, Beach, Country and Funk music, […]
The Children’s Museum & Science Center at the Imperial Centre for the Arts & Sciences will allow youth to have a hands-on learning experience with Be the Astronaut, an interactive learning exhibit that teaches STEAM (Science, […]
Join professionals from North Carolina A&T State University, local experts and master gardeners on Saturday, January 26, 2019, 8:30am-2pm, for the inaugural Community, Food and Connection Conference. The conference will be held at the Imperial Centre for […]
City Manager Rochelle Small-Toney has announced the appointment of Elton Daniels as Rocky Mount’s director of Parks and Recreation. Daniels has extensive experience in local government administration, most recently serving as the town manager for Selma, […]
The Rocky Mount Area Chamber of Commerce’s 2018 Distinguished Citizen Award winner is John Barker. The recipient will receive his recognition of the award at the 2019 Annual Meeting. Each year The Chamber recognizes a […]
By Tiffany Wickstrom Englewood Baptist Church announced today that they will serve as one of nearly 500 churches around the world already registered to host Night to Shine 2019, sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation, […]
City of Rocky Mount residents should exercise caution in response to aggressive calls regarding their utility bills. There have been multiple reports recently regarding scammers who have called customers demanding payments over the phone while claiming to […]
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