City to Showcase Housing Enhancements and Initiate New Revitalization Planning with Week of Activities By Tameka Kenan-Norman, City of Rocky Mount There are several community development activities taking place in Rocky Mount, North Carolina the […]
On Saturday, November 11, 2017, pet owners will have access to low-cost rabies shots for their pets at two eastern North Carolina locations: Rocky Mount and Louisburg. Can’t make it this weekend? There will be […]
By Robin Cox, City of Rocky Mount On Saturday, November 11, 2017, in conjunction with thousands of events across the country, Keep America Beautiful of Nash and Edgecombe counties will host a recycling event for […]
By Tracy Grosner, Rocky Mount Parks and Recreation The Imperial Centre for the Arts and Sciences a series of community events, workshops, and arts classes coming up, both free and low cost. Unless otherwise noted, these […]
By Tameka Kenan-Norman, City of Rocky Mount NC Jane Austin’s beloved book, Pride and Prejudice, comes to life at the Theatre at the Imperial Centre for the Arts and Sciences October 26-29, 2017. Showtimes are […]
By Tameka Kenan-Norman, City of Rocky Mount NC The widening project underway on the US 301 Bypass in Nash County will require the North Carolina Department of Transportation to close the Sunset Avenue bridge on […]
By Tameka Kenan-Norman, City of Rocky Mount NC The 10th annual Eastern Carolina BBQ Throw Down will be held on the lawn of the Helen P. Gay Rocky Mount Historic Train Station Friday, October 13, […]
By Tameka Kenan-Norman, City of Rocky Mount You, your friends, family, and co-workers can make a difference in Nash and Edgecombe counties by participating in the Twin Counties Big Sweep Challenge. The event is a […]
By Robin Cox, City of Rocky Mount The city of Rocky Mount Parks and Recreation Department will offer guided nature walks at Battle Park every first Saturday now through December — October 7, November 4, […]
By Tameka Kenan-Norman, City of Rocky Mount NC The Imperial Centre for the Arts and Sciences will host an open house Tuesday, September 26, 2017, 4-6pm, featuring its fall programming. The Children’s Museum and Science […]
By Kay Whatley, Editor Area Chambers of Commerce, business groups, and local businesses/organizations hold educational events and provide free business training or networking opportunities. Note that regular Chamber member meetings or semi-closed leads groups, are […]
By Tameka Kenan-Norman, City of Rocky Mount NC Jude Acers, US World chessmaster and former North Carolina resident, will show off the skill that put him in the record books by playing simultaneous games of chess at […]
Residents Urged to Be Aware and Prepare By Tameka Kenan-Norman, City of Rocky Mount NC Governor Roy Cooper proclaimed September as North Carolina Preparedness Month, which coincides with National Preparedness Month, sponsored by the US […]
Braswell Memorial Library, located at 727 N Grace Street, Rocky Mount NC, offers programs for adults and teens alongside SCORE programs for business. Check out the programs scheduled for Fall 2017. The library is online at braswell-library.libguides.com. Programs for […]
By Tameka Kenan-Norman, City of Rocky Mount NC The Rocky Mount Parks and Recreation Department is hosting two after-hours programs that focus on fitness. Pilates and Yoga are now being held in the Imperial Centre’s Maria […]
By Tameka Kenan-Norman, City of Rocky Mount NC Rodeos aren’t just for cowboys, horses and bulls. In fact, Chris Pridgen, a senior storm drain maintenance supervisor with the city of Rocky Mount, North Carolina, recently placed […]
By Meaghan Lynch (Butterfield) and Nicole Meister (Trogdon) Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) will host “Jobs First: Building for Our Future” in Rocky Mount, North Carolina on Friday, August 4, 2017, starting at 10am. North Carolina […]
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By Tameka Kenan-Norman, City of Rocky Mount NC Used tires provide a prime breeding ground for mosquitoes and an incubator for mosquito eggs. In an effort to decrease the mosquito population, the city of Rocky […]
By Danelle Cauley, Activate Drama Activate Drama is presenting the classic story of The Wizard of Oz at the Dunn Center as part of two simultaneous, three week-long camps in July. Performances will be July 28 […]
By Kay Whatley, Editor Area Chambers of Commerce, business groups, and local businesses/organizations hold educational events and provide free business training and networking. Note that regular Chamber member meetings or semi-closed leads groups, are not […]
By Tameka Kenan-Norman, City of Rocky Mount NC Rochelle D Small-Toney was sworn in Monday evening as the city of Rocky Mount’s first female city manager. The ceremonial swearing in included a host of Small-Toney’s family […]
By Tameka Kenan-Norman, City of Rocky Mount Since February 1, 2017, the city of Rocky Mount, North Carolina has been celebrating 150 years. During this time, Rocky Mount has shaped history and celebrated many firsts, […]
Tickets are on sale now for performances of J. R. R. Tolkien’s The Hobbitin the Theatre at the Imperial Centre for the Arts & Sciences, 270 Gay Street, Rocky Mount, North Carolina. This play is based […]
By LaKesha W. Joyner, Braswell Memorial Library Throughout the month — July 1-31, 2017 — Braswell Memorial Library will be hosting Operation Gratitude Collection Drive to send care packages to our troops. The library will be […]
**UPDATE: Announcement affecting ONE event as noted.** ___ Originally published May 10, 2017; updated June 17, 2017 Across the state, Juneteenth commemorative events are being planned. Community gatherings include music, speakers, vendors, food, and family […]
By Tameka Kenan-Norman, City of Rocky Mount NC The Rocky Mount Parks and Recreation Department will present its free, block party style program for a sixth year. The annual event kicks off this Friday, June […]
By Tameka Kenan-Norman, City of Rocky Mount NC The Rocky Mount Police Department will sponsor its 17th annual Junior Police Academy for youth ages 13 to 18 who are interested in learning more about law […]
By Tameka Kenan-Norman, City of Rocky Mount NC Overcoming environmental and cultural challenges can create unexpected partnerships that result in extraordinary outcomes. In the Children’s Museum and Science Center’s latest exhibit, “Roots of Wisdom: Native Knowledge. […]
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