Rocky Mount, NC News

• Rocky Mount, NC News
• NRMPS Career and Technical Education Academy Annual Awards Program was Held May 15th
• Use Red Cross Tips to Prepare for Hurricane Season
• Nash Community College’s Fifth Annual Jack Laughery Ride for Knowledge Draws Crowd
• Keller Williams Realty Dominates REAL Trends Rankings, Continues Strong Growth Trajectory
• BW Holt Signs on to Head Rocky Mount Academy Football Program
• American Red Cross June Blood Drive Schedule
• Hagan Announces Small Business Common Application Act of 2012
• ECC Instructor Named to National Board
• RMA Lady Eagles Soccer Make Best Show in Six Years
• Vidant Edgecombe Hospital Offers FREE Education Events
• NCC Recognizes 30 Associate Degree Nursing Graduates
• Red Cross Schedules Babysitter Classes in June
• Help us celebrate Public Works Week by attending the Public Works Equipment Show...
• Get ready for the eighth annual Juneteenth in the Park Festival. Read more in th...
• Please say thanks to all Public Works employees. This week is Public Works Week,...
• Good News from NRMPS
• Four Stifel Nicolaus Analysts Win Awards in the Wall Street Journal's Best on the Street Survey
• Nash Community College Student Honored at Excellence Event
• ECC Graduates Largest Class
• Chamber Expands with the Help of the Community
• Public Works Employees to Receive Recognition
• Salvation Army Invites Business Community To Sponsor Children For 2012 Summer Day Camp Program
• NC Wesleyan College Announces New Initiative for Adult and Professional Studies
• Remember, Downtown Live goes on tonight, rain or shine. See you there!!!
• Good food, great music and dancing!! Find it all at Downtown Live tonight. It ge...
• Ginny Mohrbutter Returns to United Way Tar Region as Executive Director
• Chamber Announces Small Business Month Activities and Awards Banquet
• NCC Hosts Science & Math Camp July 16-20
• The Downtown Live concert series starts this Thursday at the Imperial Centre. Co...
• Stifel Financial Reports First Quarter 2012 Financial Results
• Downtown Renovation Closes Parts of Nash Street Beginning Monday, May 14th
• ECC Nursing Pinning Held
• ECC Radiography Pinning Held
• PNC Bank NC Economic Outlook Results for Spring 2012
• Tar River Children's Chorus Presents its 20th Anniversary Concert
• New American Red Cross Online Tools Help Businesses and Schools Prepare for Emergencies
• LRM Legacy Project Begins Fundraising Efforts
• Check out the 2012 Harambee Festival photos.
• Thanks for your support of Fun Run for Charities. Because of you, it was a huge...
• We'll see you at the Fun Run for Charities, Saturday, May 12 at 8 a.m. outside o...
• The Dog Show Opens May 11 at NC Wesleyan
• Both lanes of I-95 are now open.
• Please be advised that the North Bound lane of I-95 is expected to open within t...
• A major accident involving a tractor trailer and approximately three additional...
• You still have an opportunity for your voice to be heard. Predict the future for...
• Robert Zampardi of dC Automotive Named NEER 2012 Entrepreneur of the Year
• 12th Annual Junior Police Academy to Spur Students’ Interest in Law Enforcement
• Survey Shows Parents Struggling to find Trusted Babysitters
• May 6-12 is Public Service Recognition Week (PSRW). PSRW is a time set aside to...
• Davis Brown Is the Newest Weaver Scholar at RMA
• Chamber Names Parks Agency, LLC April Small Business of the Month
• This Day In History-The nation was introduced to the William David Marlow family...
• Thanks to everyone who attended the Harambee Festival. Next up, don't miss the f...
• Western Ave. and SW Main Street Closures in Effect Until May 14
• Join our team! We are looking for a Utilities Communication Coordinator. Click o...
• The Special Olympic Games are currently taking place in the Rocky Mount Athletic...
• The Harambee Festival gets underway tomorrow with seminars on the Douglas Block...
• UNC Chancellor Holden Thorpe to Deliver NCWC Commencement Address May 5
• Allegra Earns International Award
• CRMI Receives National Association for Information Destruction Certification
• Spotlight on Our New Business Newswire Sponsor
• Vidant Edgcombe Hospital President Wick Baker Named Distiguished Citizen
• Rocky Mount Railroad Museum Hosts National Train Day May 12th
• Mail Art Call For Pet Art Exhibit at the Dunn Center
• Nash Community College Announces Record Graduating Class
• City Intervenes in Duke and Progress Energy Merger a Third Time
• "Step It Off!!!" Get healthy exercise and have fun at the same time during "Step...
• Woodmen of the World Tarboro Lodge 115 Donates Flag to ECC
• There is Still Time to Join the Mastermind Study Group
• The Dog Show – A Group Show of Paintings at the Dunn Center Opens May 11th
• Athletes to Advance Skills during Annual Special Olympic Games
• Healthy Living Fair to be Held May 7th at ECC
• Rocky Mount Public Utilities has received the Reliable Public Power Provider Awa...
• Edgecombe County Leader Speaks to ECC Group
• Greetings from your American Red Cross!
• Congratulations to Rocky Mount Police Department Employees for receiving honors....
• Ward 6 residents, you're invited to a Town Hall Meeting on Tues., May 1, 7pm in...
• The John Maxwell Team Announces YouthMAX May 8th
• Fifth Annual Jack Laughery Ride for Knowledge to be Held May 19
• City Councilman to Host Town Hall Meeting
• We still need you!! Churches, schools, sororities, fraternities and other commun...
• City Receives Bronze Award for United Way Campaign Contribution
• The Braswell Memorial Library is hosting a Girls Night Out! Teenagers are invite...
• NEER Announces The 2012 Finalists for the Coveted Enterepreur of the Year Award
• Red Cross May Blood Drive Schedule Announced for Nash County
• Beach Music & BBQ is a Hit at ECC
• Boice-Willis Clinic Welcomes New Physician
• Blackwell Honored by NC Justice Center
• UHS Welcomes New RN Case Manager Rene Clark
• Big Fish Digital Signs Announces Small Business Marketing Services in Rocky Mount.
• Pay It Forward Civitan Club Celebrates Their Service
• Harambee Festival Starts May 4th
• Edgecombe Launches Barbering Program
• ECC Staff Member Receives International Award
• Recognition of Thelonious Monk Kicks Off 22nd Harambee Festival May 4th
• Tar River Philharmonic Orchectra Presents Feel the Spirit
• NCC Holds Green Day Celebration
• NCC Professor Presents Personal Photo to Museum
• Today is the last day to register for the National Fair Housing Month Workshop....
• The Rocky Mount City Council meeting will be held today, 4pm in City Hall. For t...
• Nash Arts Sponsors Summer Programs
• Celebrate African-American heritage at the Harambee Festival, May 4 and May 5 in...
• Imperial Center to Host 2012 State of the Community Update May 22
• Dunn Center Presents a Shakespeare Roast on April 23
• ECC Divisions Receive Input from Advisory Boards
• TCI Proudly Achieves AS9100 Certification
• You're invited to the unveiling of a NC Highway Historical Marker recognizing ja...
• Save the Date: Small Business Month Awards Banquet is June 13
• Nash Arts Presents Its All About Him Gospel Music Show April 21
• Rocky Mount Public Utilities Receives National Recognition for Reliable Electric Operations
• Learn about credit, laws and small business resources at the Fair Housing Worksh...
• On June 28, the band North Tower will perform at Rocky Mount's Downtown Live!
• Express Employment Professionals Presents Leadercast May 16
• Ready for something free and something fun? Don't miss the Downtown Live concert...
• Thanks for supporting our Paws in the Park event. Check out the full story in to...
• Chamber Supports NCC Bond Referendum
• City of Rocky Mount Police Department Employees Receive Honors
• Dog lovers, join us this morning in Sunset Park beginning at 11am for Paws in th...
• Don't forget, the Little League Baseball/Softball Opening Ceremony is today, 6pm...
• Chamber Names Family Medical Center of Rocky Mount March 2012 Small Business of the Month
• RMA Second Trimester Honor Roll
• American Red Cross Heros Telethon is Raising Awarenss April 16
• National Healthcare Decisions Day Set for April 16
• Congratulations to our local responders. The Rocky Mount Luncheon Lions Club nam...
• Summer camp registration is happening now. The Arts Center offers a variety of s...
• RMA Odyssey of the Mind Takes First Place
• Chamber Holds ACDi Ribbon Cutting for High-Tech Manufacturing Facility in Nashville, NC
• Chamber Holds Ribbon Cutting at Great American Cookie Company
• Right On! will perform at Downtown Live on June 14. For more information on the...
• Please come out to support our little league program. The Little League Baseball...
• Belk Presents Girls' Night Out April 12
• We Are Under Construction: Building Our Community
• Chamber Welcomes New CEO
• Tomorrow, we announce the third band in the Downtown Live concert series.
• Did you Know? April 9-April 13 is also National Public Safety Dispatcher Week, d...
• Did you Know? April 9-April 13 is National Animal Control Appreciation Week, rec...
• Wright Center 23rd Annual Gala Celebration Slated for May 10
• City Uses One-of-a-Kind Resources to Provide Essential Training
• The Biggest Advantage You Have Over Your Competitors: Your Employees
• DEPC Celebrated the Week of the Young Child April 23-27
• Vidant Edgecombe Hospital Invites You to Blue Ribbon Kidz Day April 21
• Red Cross Urges People to Volunteer
• Downtown Live Summer Series Kicks Off in May
• It's All the Way Live with the second band in the Downtown Live summer concert s...
• You're invited~Paws in the Park, this Saturday, April 14. Click here for more in...
• You're invited to the Rocky Mount City Council meeting, 7pm this evening in City...
• NCWC student tapped as Sunburst Miss Greenville
• Tar River Swing Band Presents Lynn Roberts at the Dunn Center April 12
• City Board Appointments to be Considered
• NCWC Alumna and Trustee promoted to Lt. Colonel
• Red Cross Offers Warm Weather Pet Safety Tips
• Happy Easter!!! Check out this link from Saturday's Easter Eggstravaganza presen...
• Thanks to everyone who attended the Sunset Eggstravaganza. Next up-Downtown Aliv...
• We'll see you in Sunset Park at 10am for the Easter Eggstravaganza!!!!
• You're invited to Studio Theatre in the Arts Education Building to see "Young a...
• It's family fun for everyone-the Sunset Easter Eggstravaganza, tomorrow from 10a...
• Free outdoor concerts all summer long are coming to downtown Rocky Mount with Do...
• Local Entities Become Host Sites in Statewide Science Fair
• Images Rocky Mount To Publish In Print And Online
• Free Scavenger Hunts at Sylvan Heights Bird Park
• Graduation Day: Art Show & Celebration for Daylon B. Jones April 13
• What If Six Hours of Your Time Could Change the Future?
• NCWC Alumna and Trustee promoted to Lt. Colonel
• Proactive Planning for Women and Their Loved Ones Luncheons Slated for May 9 & 17
• Triangle Area set to Begin Mandatory 10-digit Dialing Procedure March 31
• Over 100 Participated in the Second Annual Professional Disc Golf Tournament
• Dunn Center Presents The Taming of the Shrew
• Twin County Economic Development Investor Event Slated for May 1
• Farmers Market Opens April 7
• The Dunn Center Presents It Takes Two
• 2012 Fun Run for Charities is slated for Saturday
• Check out our 2012 Arbor Day Celebration photos!
• Wesleyan Cup Golf Tournament set for April 20
• The Rocky Mount Parks and Recreation Department is holding it’s 2nd Annual Profe...
• The Animal Shelter will be closed today through Monday morning due to emergency...
• Don't forget the Arbor Day Celebration at the Booker T Theatre tomorrow at 10 am!
• The Riverkeeper Cup will be held Saturday, March 21st from 8 am to Noon beginnin...
• The river needs you! Join us for the Pamlico-Tar River Foundation Riverkeeper C...
• Carolina Regional Orthopaedic Doctor Contributes in Major Way
• Mayor David Combs and Other Dignitaries Tour the New RMHS
• Congratulations to Alexis Hawkins, 2012 Poison Prevention Week Poster Contest Winner
• Nash Arts Presents Russ Varnell and his Too Country Band
• Celebrate Arbor Day with the City of Rocky Mount on Friday, March 30th at the Bo...
• Graduating Senior Daylon Jones Exhibits Forty Four Drawings at Wesleyan
• Eastern Carolina BBQ Throw Down Seeks Competition Teams
• NCC Receives Grant to Train Local Citizens
• FREE Bluegrass Concert at Farmers Market Featuring Russell Johnson March 31st
• Identity Theft and Protecting Yourself - March 29
• The Rocky Mount City Council will meet today at 4 pm in the Council Chamber.
• Sign up for the Great American Cleanup! Be a part of cleaning up our city!
• Don't forget the final round of loose leaf collection on the southern route begi...
• Chamber Annual Golf Classic Raises Funds for Education Division Work
• Do you want to have a voice in shaping the future of our community? Sign up to...
• Sign up for the Rocky Mount Police Department's Citizens Academy. Understand th...
• NCC Foundation Begins Annual Campaign
• Early College High School to Hold Car Wash Fundraiser on March 24
• Chamber Membership Event: Building Our Community
• NEER Entrepreneur of the Year 2012 Nominations Deadline Extended
• Popular Demand Leads to the Return of Opry Band to Roanoke Rapids Theater
• To reduce the pollen in your home, make sure your doors and windows and caulked...
• Top Scholarship Awards announced
• On this gorgeous spring day, visit the Children's Museum for amazing exhibits an...
• NCC Summer and Fall Registraion is April 17-20
• Healthy Kids Collaborative Policy Summit to be Held March 28
• Destry Sparks Exhibit Opens March 30
• Hagan Announces April 30th NC Job Fair at NCC
• ECC Beach Music & BBQ Festival to Feature the Embers, Holiday Band, and Chairmen of the Board
• Nash-Rocky Public Schools Spotlights Parent Assist (PA)
• There is still time to sign up for the Great American Cleanup through the end of...
• LCC Partnership to Provide Seamless Transfers
• Don't forget Operation Medicine Drop! March 21st from 9 am to 6 pm, the Rocky M...
• Last Week in the Deep Freeze - Don't Miss Capt. Higdon's Photos of Antarctica
• Red Cross Blood Drive Schedule for Nash County
• In order to prepare for and pave Sunset Avenue/Tarboro Street in conjunction wit...
• Don't forget the last round of loose leaf collection is going on this month! Th...
• You can save as much as 10% a year on heating and cooling by simply turning you...
• Patios In Bloom Extreme Makeover is Now Underway
• Humanity Exibit Opens at Four Sisters Gallery on March 16
• Teacher Education Program Awards First Cox Scholarship
• NCWC to Host Special Program of Inspiration Featuring Eddie James
• Come to Children's Museum to enjoy an enchanting display of International Madame...
• Sign up now for the 28th Citizen's Police Academy beginning April 3 through May...
• Teacher Education Program Awards 1st Cox Scholarship
• Praise/worship leader Eddie James - Monday, Mar. 19
• ECC Students Hone New Skills at Hope Plantation
• Manpower Survey Reveals Optimism Among Employers
• RM Family Medical Sells Cookbook to Raise Money for Relay for Life
• RM Board of Education Fills District 5 Seat
• Express Continues to Employ Area Professionals
• United Way Reaches $1.26 Million Goal
• RMA Students Are Young Author Winners
• RMFM and Chick-Fil-A Partner to Raise Money for Relay for Life
• Be a part of all the rage...the Hunger Games...at Braswell Memorial Library!
• NC Wesleyan helps United Way reach goal
• Please help us spread the word and get a great turnout to support young talent....
• Chamber Names Hunt & Hunt DDS February Small Business of the Month
• Help the Rocky Mount Police Department recover and dispose of unused and unwante...
• Red Cross Plans Heroes Campaign Events
• RMA Eagles Boys Basketball Wins Title of EPIC Champs
• NCC Hosts Summer Wedding Show
• South Villiage Rehabilitation and Nursing Care Holds March Madness Tournament
• ECC Detention Officer Academy Graduates Seven
• Destry Sparks Painting Exhibit Opes at Mims Gallery March 30
• Don't forget to spring forward! Move your clocks up an hour.
• Due to unforeseen circumstances in conjunction with construction of the improvem...
• Who's your pick to win the ACC Tournament?
• Want to know more about solar storms?
• The Rocky Mount City Council will meet on Monday, March 12th at 5 pm for the Com...
• Wesleyan Windows on the World - April 27 & 28
• Save on your utility bill by becoming a part of the Load Management Program! Th...
• Our Water Resources department is going back to school! They will be participat...
• Please note the correction on the bottom of the photo. This evaluation was cond...
• Congratulations to Kim Wittig of the Rocky Mount Fire Department for being recog...
• Natural Gas Prices Remain Constant
• Communities in Schools Holds Annual 7th Grade Financial Literacy Retreat
• Get involved with the Great American Cleanup Campaign! During the month of Marc...
• My Sister's House Needs Your Support
• My Sister's House Spring Gala
• NCC Child Development Center Honors Birthday of Dr. Seuss
• NC State Board of Education Approves North East Carolina Prep School (NECP)
• Red Cross Launches Huge Tornado Relief Response
• Award-winning Documentary Film on March 6
• Beginning on Tuesday, March 6th, the railroad crossing on Avondale Ave. will be...
• America Red Cross to honor NCWC heroes
• Wesleyan Tennis Ranked #5 Nationally
• Flashing Yellow Arrows on traffic signals are new to our area. Read to learn ho...
• The annual tree seedling giveaway begins tomorrow, March 5th in the City Hall At...
• Last month of loose leaf collection begins tomorrow. Customers in the northern...
• It's that time of year again for seasonal flower clean up at Pineview Cemetary b...
• Beginning on Monday, March 5th, East and West Thomas Street will be closed from...
• Join in this effort to bring our community together for a common goal.
• The Brain: What’s Inside Your Head...this new exhibit opens Saturday at 10 am. D...
• Higher Education Will Shape the Future of South Africa, Expert Says at ECC Symposium
• Wesleyan College Open House Scheduled for March 17
• NCC Drama and Culinary Students Prepare for Upcoming Dinner Theatre
• Rocky Mount Area Videos Now Available for Business Use
• Prepare for spring storms! Make sure your family has a meeting place in the eve...
• Registration opens today for DaVinci Summer Camp programs!
• Open House scheduled for March 17
• Dine-Out For Communities In Schools March 15
• ADVOCACY ALERT: Your Comments Needed Today
• DEADLINE MARCH 2: Kenan Institute Young Entrepreneur's Survey
• Rocky Mount Area Chamber Hosts Ribbon-Cutting for Jim Clack Foundation
• "Fast Track" Charter School Speaks Up
• Hall of Famer to Open Cline Tribute Show
• What Employers Need to Know About Claiming the Small Business Health Care Tax Credit
• For electric, natural gas, water, and sewer emergencies, call 467-4800.
• ECC Announces New Dean
• It's that time again! Summer jobs are posted in the Human Resources office. Ch...
• Loose leaf collection will begin on March 1st for the final round for this year....
• Atlantic Natural Foods Now Providing Retirement Plan for All Full Time Employees
• OIC Celebrates 43 Years of Service
• Don't forget the International Festival tomorrow at Nash Community College!
• The bridge on Hunter Hill Road will be closing for one year beginning the week o...
• Join us to celebrate the International Festival!
• Congratulations to the Utilities Department for not only providing a reliable el...
• Braswell Memorial Library invites parents and students to participate in the Col...
• Local Agent Completes State Partnership Training
• Last Weekend of Nash Arts Presentation of "Nunsense"
• Blood Done Signed My Name - Feb. 20-22
• Kids become a part of the solution! Learn about energy conservation and protect...
• City Recieves Awards from the Arbor Day Foundation
• The City of Rocky Mount is open today and operating a normal schedule.
• Shelton Challenge for high school students announced
• NCC to Hold Job Fair April 12
• Shelton Challenge Summer Session Announced at NC Wesleyan
• March American Red Cross Blood Drives
• Spring Arbor Takes Top Vote from Reader’s Choice Awards
• Stig Rossen Appears at the Dunn Center February 27
• Annual Golf Classic June 7
• Upper Coastal Plain of Governments posts Online Survey Request
• The Children's Museum will be closed beginning Sunday, February 19th at 5 pm and...
• Black History Celebration at ECC
• New Video Series Tool Kit for the Twin County Region Now Available
• Antarctica Photo Exhibit in Mims Gallery
• In case you weren't able to attend on Monday night, watch Mayor Combs' State of...
• Let your voice be heard! This is vital to the prosperity of our city and an imp...
• Red Cross Responds to Numerous Area Fires
• NCC Recognizes Faculty & Staff Performance
• Happy Valentine's Day!
• The City of Rocky Mount and the Down East Home Consortium will be holding a publ...
• Carolina Cheese Returning in New Location
• Hairspray tickets go on sale tomorrow, February 14th! Call the box office at 97...
• Let your voice be heard!
• Let your voice be hear!
• As we approach Valentine's Day, please keep in mind Mylar balloons have a metall...
• Dunn Center Presents "Blood Done Sign My Name"
• PBS Star to Headline ECC Historic Preservation Event
• NCC Celebrates Diversity Month with Black History Jeopardy
• NCC Celebrates Diversity Month
• Join Us! Mayor David Combs will be presenting his State of the City address on...
• Register Now! Silk! dye it, Paint it, Feel it, Love it! This workshop is presen...
• United Way Looks Toward The Future
• Neighborhood Presidents meeting tomorrow, February 9th at 4 pm in the Committee...
• WOW! 908 people turned out for the Hospira Job Fair yesterday! Good luck to yo...
• Vote!
• Make sure our posts are showing up on your newsfeed! Highlight our posts to mak...
• Storyteller to Perform in Rocky Mount on Feb. 16
• Mayor David W. Combs to Issue State of the City Address
• The Human Relations Commission meets tomorrow at 4 pm in Conference Room One in...
• Sorry about the confusion! There was a conflict in the schedule for the Down Ea...
• Suddenlink-Salvation Army Christmas Food Drive Feeds More Than 1,800
• The City of Rocky Mount and the Down East Home Consortium will be holding a publ...
• Don't forget the Hospira Job Fair tomorrow at the Imperial Centre from 8 am to 7...
• During Red Cross Month, Help People In Need By Supporting The American Red Cross
• Planetarium Weekly Schedule January 21 – April 29, 2012 Tuesday – Friday...
• Hospira to host a local job fair at the Imperial Centre on Tuesday, February 7th...
• CALL TO ACTION: I-95 Widening Project Public Hearing Feb. 16
• Help in the battle against cancer in 2012!
• SAC Inducts Former NCWC Administrator into 2012 Hall of Fame
• ECC Launches Unique Dance Program
• Purchased Gas Adjustment Stays at Zero
• Hospira To Host Career Fair
• USA South honors Bauer in 2012 Hall of Fame
• Congratulations to Captain Jim Thomas on his first official day of retirement fr...
• NCC Nursing Class Hosts Guest Speaker
• NCC Holds MLK Day of Service
• Message From Raymond R. Levy
• NCC Law Enforcement Training Cadets Graduate
• RMA Students Enjoy Meeting Gwen Keane
• Faith Summit to Target Greater Community Partnerships
• International Children's Choir Exposes Need for Clean Water in Developing Countries
• Rocky Mount Business Builders Constructs Third Chapter, Meeting on Tuesdays
• Don't forget the Faith Based Summit on February 2nd at the Imperial Centre. Fai...
• Tomorrow starts the last week of loose leaf collection. The southern section of...
• Pair of Goree treys help Bishops to 73-67 victory over Meredith
• One of our fb friends asked for this loose leaf collection map.
• Spend a wonderful Sunday afternoon enjoying the Exhibition Reception on January...
• Join us for the South Rocky Mount Community Center Open House on January 28th fr...
• Welcome to the world of facebook!
• Notice of Public Hearings for the Interstate 95 (I-95) Corridor Planning and Finance Study
• Panthers Hold On, Down Bishops 83-79
• Keep America Beautiful of Nash and Edgecombe Counties is again distributing FREE...
• USA South Releases Spring Preseason Polls
• Bishop Women Tally Key Road Win at Peace, 68-61
• Daughtridge Named 2012 Chairman
• Vidant Health Celebrates “Birthday” at Hospitals Across Eastern North Carolina
• Haliwa-Saponi Tribe 6th Annual Winter Powwow To Be Held January 28
• The water will be shut off tonight on the 200 block of Falls Rd from 5 pm to 11...
• Chamber Names Brian’s Cheesesteaks January Small Business of the Month
• The Community Development division is looking for your input regarding Community...
• City personnel will be shutting off the water from 5 pm to 11 pm today in the 20...
• The City Council will meet today for a Committee of the Whole meeting at 2 pm fo...
• Erin Gall Received Ambassador of the Year Award
• Rev. Richard Joyner Receives Distinguished Citizen Award
• Blackwell and Anderson Receive Woody Brown Award
• Second half run propels Bishops to 77-58 win over Hornets
• Goree's 15 not enough, Bishops fall at Ferrum 98-79
• Wesleyan cruises to 88-64 league win over Methodist
• Don't forget the last round of loose leaf collection starts on Monday, January 2...
• Try your hand at Japanese Embroidery at the Arts Center workshop on Saturday, Ja...
• Visit the Children's Museum on Saturday, January 21st for the new "Space Spot" E...
• Read the latest Council meeting agenda
• No income limitations so this program is available to all utility customers!
• Join ManpowerGroup for Complimentary Webinar on Employment Law
• Local Author Comes Home for Book Signing
• Providence Bank Declares Dividend
• ECC Nominates Three for Undergraduate Scholarship
• Tell us your favorite energy saving tips.
• February American Red Cross Blood Drives
• Urquhart shines in Battling Bishops' 77-67 win over Methodist
• The Twin County Business Growth Initiative has helped two companies in Nash and...
• LongStreet Wide-Format Printing & Cutting Welcomes New Director of Operations
• Family Donates Funds for H&R Block Scholarship
• NC Wesleyan College, Your Great Starts Here…
• Verizon Sponsors Coat Drive
• "Children are the Greatest" Elementary School Art Opens
• NCC Drama Club Awarded Scholarship Funds
• Instructor Selected for Statewide Task Force
• We will be upgrading the phone switch today at the Utilities Operations Center....
• Bishop men hold on for 77-73 USA South victory at Averett
• Jackson paces NCWC in 61-56 come-from-behind win over SU
• Don't forget all the events scheduled for Monday, January 16th to honor Dr. Mart...
• Great to see neighbors helping neighbors!
• Wilmington TV station features NCWC degree programs
• Leadership Rocky Mount Tour
• Baysden Re-Opens Public Relations Firm in Rocky Mount
• Simply Frazier Beauty Salon Ribbon Cutting
• Battle Scholarship Recipients Named
• CRMI Announces Consolidation of Rocky Mount Record Center
• Greensboro hoopsters use late run to down Wesleyan, 89-77
• Wesleyan snaps skid with 68-57 victory over Mary Baldwin
• Become an Ambassador for The Chamber
• Mayor David W. Combs Elected to the Executive Committee of Metro Mayors
• LRM Coats for Kids Project
• Get your running shoes out and take advantage of the Sweatheart 5K.
• Sophomore Taz Foster named BSN Division III All-American
• Chamber Welcomes New Board Members for 2012
• Nash Community College Announces Nurse Aide I and II Graduates
• YPN Activities for January Announced
• Keep these safety tips in mind as cold weather settles in!
• Fire Chief Trey Mayo shares tips in using kerosene heaters.
• See how Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. inspires the youth of our community!
• Potential students find the right ‘Fit’ at NCWC
• State Official Focuses on Accountability at ECC Kickoff
• SBTDC at ECU Offers "Becoming an Investor-Ready Entrepreneur" Workshop
• SBTDC at ECU Offers Free Seminar on “How to Start a Business”
• Battling Bishop women drop heartbreaker at Averett, 65-63
• Bishop men drop USA South opener to CNU, 84-56
• NCWC launches Bachelor's Program at Cape Fear CC
• NC Wesleyan College Launches Program at Cape Fear Community College
• Rocky Mount Family Medical Center Adds Digital Mammography
• Writer and Activist Rochelle Riley to Speak at Nash Community College
• Tire Manufacturing Course Offered at ECC
• Captains take down Bishops in league play, 57-47
• Wesleyan Bachelor's Program at Cape Fear CC
• Annual Champagne & Chocolates Fundraiser
• RMA Runs Successful Toys for Tots Campaign
• Heritage Hospital Development Council Accepting Letters of Intent for Grant Funding
• Generation Gap: Better Understanding the Values of Today’s Workforce
• Wesleyan men drop pair of contests at York and Stockton
• My Sister’s House Art Sale
• PURCHASED GAS ADJUSTMENT CONTINUES TO REMAIN AT ZERO
• Students Complete ECC Nurse Assistant Program
• Happy New Year's, Rocky Mount! Celebrate safely! Please don't drink and drive.
• Urquhart's double-double lifts Bishops to 67-57 win over Hornets
• Scheduling a FREE home energy audit just got easier. Click here to find a time t...
• City offices/facilities will be closed this Monday for New Year's. Have you made...
• Leave your live Christmas tree (minus any decorations) at the curb for collectio...
• James C. Moore to be Sworn in as Chief of Police
• Join Us in Celebration of a Year of Survivorship
• Resolve to Help Someone with a Tax Deductable Donation to the American Red Cross
• The Season of Giving By Christy Taylor - Express Employment Professionals
• Two Rocky Mount Teachers Exhibit Paintings at Wesleyan College’s Dunn Center
• City offices are open tomorrow/Friday but will be closed on Monday. No changes t...
• Rocky Mount electric/natural gas customers can get up to $500 cash rebate for at...
• The City of Rocky Mount wishes you and yours a very merry Christmas! Click to wa...
• Spring Semester Administrative Check-in on January 8
• Wondering about garbage pick-up or other city holiday closings & schedule change...
• RMFD Chaplain Chris Woodard to Serve Statewide Foundation
• Pediatrician Sets Up Shop at the Douglas Block
• Community Home Care & Hospice Receives Nod for Employee Growth
• American Red Cross Hits Banner Year for Disaster Relief in 2011
• January American Red Cross Blood Drives
• city beat: the week of December 19, 2011
• Where are the best holiday light displays in the Rocky Mount area? Post pictures...
• Thousands Sign Holiday Greetings for Military Personnel
• Attn: Our State magazine readers! Bel Air Artisans Center - Art & Gifts has got...
• Red Oak Middle School Students & NCC Graphics Students Design Christmas Card
• Michael J. Pratt will join NC Wesleyan College
• ECC and Sara Lee Create Apprentice Program
• VP for Advancement announced
• RMA Students Go Above and Beyond in Community Service
• MSNBC.com wrote about the top ten topics addressed on Facebook in 2011. Hurrican...
• NCWC Teacher Education Program Induction
• Leadership Rocky Mount Holds Coats For Kids Drive
• Red Cross Offers Tips For Twelve Days of Holiday Safety
• National Emergency Grant Puts OIC Participants To Work
• NC Wesleyan Students Inducted into Teacher Education Program
• ECC Instructors Attend World View Symposium
• city beat: the week of December 12, 2011
• Make sure your Christmas tree brings nothing but joy to your home this year. Rev...
• NCC Linemen Recruited by Oklahoma Wind Farm
• Rocky Mount Family Medical Cneter Adds Digital Mammography
• Bishops win at Covenant, drop overtime decision at Maryville
• The Imperial Centre will become a WINTER WONDERLAND this Sunday afternoon, 1-5pm...
• Rocky Mount City Holiday Closures
• Mauldin Receives Lewis R. Holding Award From NC Community Foundation
• American Red Cross Holiday Catalog Offers Meaningful Gifts
• ECC Adds Health Care Programs
• NC Community College System Office Officials Visit NCC Robotic Lab
• Principals Visit Nash Community College’s Interactive Math Tank
• Merry Christmas From Historic Stonewall Manor
• city beat: the week of December 5, 2011
• Did you know? The Rocky Mount Police Department has seized 314 guns in 2011 (Jan...
• ECC Honor Society Inducts 24 Students
• Leadership Rocky Mount Grads Hold Leadership Council for Fifth Graders
• Hot-shooting Marlins top NCWC in non-conference action, 99-76
• Did you take any pictures at the Rocky Mount Christmas Parade today? Share them...
• Today is the day for the Rocky Mount Christmas Parade! See floats, marching band...
• The 56th Annual Rocky Mount Christmas Parade
• NCWC women drop high-scoring tilt at Meredith, 93-82
• The 56th Annual Rocky Mount Christmas Parade is tomorrow/Sun., Dec. 4 at 3pm in...
• The 56th Annual Rocky Mount Christmas Parade is tomorrow/Sun., Dec. 4 at 3pm in...
• Get Involved…Help Shape the Future of Our Twin Counties
• Purchased Gas Adjustment Stays At Zero
• Bell tallies 19 points in Wesleyan's 79-65 victory over Peace
• Bishops pick up 65-61 victory over Guilford in men's hoops action
• Buy Local Campaign Gears Up
• Join us TONIGHT at 5:30 for the Twin County Visioning & Strategic Planning Kick-...
• Tonight, your friends and neighbors will be planning the future of the Twin Coun...
• The Twin County Visioning & Strategic Planning Kick-Off
• UNC Universities System President to keynote Chamber 108th Annual Meeting
• Chamber Holds Ribbon Cutting for Lemama Pizza & Subs New Location
• Chamber Names Allegra Design Marketing Print November Small Business of the Month
• Suddenlink Partners With The Salvation Army to Launch Christmas 2011 Food Drive
• ECC Director to Participate in Leadership NC
• city beat: the week of November 21, 2011
• "The best way to predict the future is to create it." -Peter Drucker. Join us TO...
• Wesleyan downs Hampden-Sydney, falls to Mary Washington
• Shop locally, Rocky Mount! Support the stores that employ your friends and neigh...
• Happy Thanksgiving from the City of Rocky Mount! What are you thankful for this...
• A reminder - our Thursday garbage route will run on Saturday, Friday's route wil...
• Nash County December Blood Drive Schedule
• Katherine Akers Awarded The Certified Residential Specialist Designation
• ECC Foundation Awards Scholarships
• Bishop men and women earn split in non-conference hoops action
• Heads up, the National Weather Service has issued a severe weather outlook for m...
• Thomas named USA South Men's Basketball Player of the Week
• Two More Opportunities to Sign Cards for Service Members
• ECC Announces New Employees
• "The best way to predict the future is to create it." -Peter Drucker. You're in...
• Chamber Members Can Now Take Advantage of Sam's Club Savings
• AAA Carolinas honors NC Safe Communities
• Farm Equipment Marketer Gives $6,700 to Red Cross
• Bishops down St. Andrews to wrap up '11 Roger Taylor Invitational
• Wesleyan wins Jim Crawley Tournament, Henderson named MVP
• We're frying turkeys for breakfast with WRAL & 99.3 FM at the Rocky Mount Fire M...
• Join us at the Rocky Mount Fire Museum, 404 S. Church St., tomorrow/Friday morni...
• Wesleyan wins opener, now prepares for Roger Taylor Invitational
• Click here for a great feature story in the Rocky Mount Telegram on the award-wi...
• Everybody loves a parade! Join us on Sunday, Dec. 4 at 3:00 pm for Rocky Mount's...
• Are you headed out of town for a few days? Sign up for the RMPD's free Vacation...
• USA South releases All-Conference awards for football
• Be alert - the National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for Nash & Ed...
• All of us in Rocky Mount are relieved to hear the "all clear" announcement from...
• ASPIRE-Cape Fear Program Coordinator Announced
• Rocky Mount City Manager Appoints New Police Chief
• Leadership Rocky Mount Class Begins Year of Community Study
• Chamber Small Business of the Month Award Winners Now Receive Additional Recognition Through YouTube
• City Manager Appoints New Chief of Police
• Save The Date: RMCC 108th Annual Meeting Scheduled for January 19, 2012
• Bishop women drop season opener to Marlins, 74-62
• Former Battling Bishop Duo to Join ABA’s Carolina Cougars
• Days for Wesleyan yield record-breaking results
• The Rocky Mount Fire Department Auxiliary is hosting a Flapjack Fundraiser Break...
• A friendly reminder - please don't rake leaves into the street. Keep them on you...
• There’s a new Subway in Town – Downtown That Is…
• Days for Wesleyan Fund Raising Efforts Yield Record-Breaking Results
• Heritage Hospital: Infant Safe Sleep Hospital Leader
• city beat: the week of November 14, 2011
• Did you know? You can report problems to city staff anytime at this link.
• Learn CPR and how to use a defibrillator through this special partnership betwee...
• Please mark your calendars for The Twin County Visioning & Strategic Planning Ki...
• ECC Student Ambassadors Announced for 2011-2012
• Foster breaks career tackles record, but Bishops fall 28-7
• NCWC Hunger Banquet on Nov. 16
• city beat: the weekend edition
• The City of Rocky Mount salutes all veterans today! Thank you for your service.
• Holiday Inn Rocky Mount Wins IHG 2011 Torchbearer Award
• Nominations for Distinguished Citizen Award Are Now Being Accepted
• Rocky Mount Sports Complex Setting New Records
• Red Cross Supports Holiday Mail for Heroes
• CRMI Achieves National Records Centers Standards Certification
• ECC Community Honors Military Veterans
• Woodmen of the World Supports ECC Scholarship
• NC Wesleyan College Students Tackle World Hunger with Annual Banquet
• Express Associates Work 3 Million Hours in One Week
• City offices will be open tomorrow/Veterans Day but will be closed on Thanksgivi...
• Thanks to WRAL TV for this story! "Military men build model ships in Rocky Mount"
• Energy Share is a new weatherization rebate program exclusively for customers of...
• WARM a home this Winter!
• Battling Bishop tennis grabs attention in national/regional polls
• "Failing to plan is planning to fail." Will you help us plan the future of the T...
• If it rains tonight, will you trick-or-treat with an umbrella or stay home?
• city beat: the week of October 31, 2011 - Happy Halloween!
• Team Nash Supports the American Heart Association
• Children Learn about Fire Safety at NCC's Betsy B. Curring Child Development Center
• Kanten's gamewinner seals #2 seed for Wesleyan men's soccer
• Bishops, Captains prepare for women's soccer rematch
• Wesleyan earns split in final USA South Volleyball Play Day
• Foster's record-breaking day not enough in 23-16 loss to Scots
• Congratulations to Rocky Mount Fire Marshal Phillip Davis on his retirement! Fea...
• city beat: the weekend edition
• From the Tar River Orchestra & Chorus to a Lady Gaga impersonator, The Dunn Cent...
• Rocky Mount Area Chamber of Commerce Names Hightech Communications October Small Business of the Month
• Heritage Hospital to offer FREE Health & Wellness Workshop for Breast Cancer Patients
• In need of a new refrigerator, air conditioner, freezer, ceiling fan, etc....? C...
• Bishop volleyball downs Methodist in five-set thriller, 3-2
• FEMA extends Hurricane Irene Disaster Assistance Registration through November 30, 2011
• Charles Johnson Honored by Governor Perdue for Service to the State
• NC Wesleyan College Open House Scheduled for November 11
• Men's soccer honors seniors, earns second straight draw
• Wesleyan wraps up fall slate at O'Briant-Jensen Memorial
• NC Wesleyan College Weekend of Musical Programs at the Dunn Center for the Performing Arts
• NC Wesleyan College Homecoming Weekend October 27-30
• Heritage Hospital to Host Weight Loss Seminar
• YPN and RBC Bank present IMPACT Forum November 8
• Lady Gaga, SELLOUT, and the Tar River Orchestra !
• Homecoming Weekend - October 27-30
• Get rid of unwanted items & confidential documents responsibly at America Recycl...
• Watch this video to hear some of your favorite spooky songs and review some Hall...
• Trio of Battling Bishops earn USA South weekly awards
• "Swingin at Santa's Place" With the Tar River Swing Band
• Harley Owners to Sell Raffle Tickets to Help Needy Children at Christmas
• city beat: the week of October 24, 2011
• Reminder - have dinner tonight at Chick-fil-A to benefit the Winstead family!
• NCWC women's soccer downs Peace, falls at Meredith
• Battling Bishops suffer 51-33 loss to Captains on the road
• NCWC volleyball earns pair of wins at Greensboro Play Day
• Bishops, Cougars fight to scoreless draw in men's soccer
• 2011 Founders’ Day Awards Announced
• CNU volleyball picks up league sweep of Wesleyan in Everett Gym
• Men's basketball picked first, women eighth in preseason balloting
• Learn about the fight against breast cancer in Edgecombe County at this Breast C...
• Live in Northgreen? Connect with your neighbors on this Facebook page.
• Wesleyan earns key USA South victory over Monarchs, 3-1
• Learn more about your fire department in this video featuring Rocky Mount Fire C...
• Rocky Mount's Downtown Development Office will host a meeting today for clergy w...
• It's a beautiful day outside, but we may have severe weather tonight. Heads up!
• Volleyball's Hart joins team in sending special message to brother
• Nash-Rocky Mount Schools are on early release today; as always, please drive wit...
• Have dinner at Chick-fil-A on Monday, Oct. 24 and show your support for Lee Wins...
• Tingle earns USA South Volleyball Player of the Week nod
• city beat: the week of October 17, 2011
• Attn. Rocky Mount area parents of kids ages 6-14! Enjoy a family night out at th...
• Founders' Day to be celebrated on October 20, 2011
• TODAY IN HISTORY: Public transit was launched as a city-run operation on Oct. 17...
• Rumyantsev & Kjellberg finish third at ITA National Championships
• Golf finishes second at Chowan University Fall Classic
• NCWC women's soccer celebrates Think Pink, Senior Day
• Smith leads NCWC volleyball to pair of USA South sweeps
• Bishop men explode for six goals in road win at Ferrum
• NCWC football picks up 31-19 league victory at Greensboro
• ECC Graduate Achieves Top Score on National Exam
• Battling Bishops Earn Preseason Top-25 National Ranking
• Yard waste placed at the curb after Monday, Oct. 17 must meet these guidelines....
• Our storm debris contractor will run their FINAL route next week. Please make ti...
• NCC & N-RMPS Hold Career & Technical Education Showcase
• Volleyball avenges earlier loss with 3-1 win over Angels
• Foster earns BSN National Player of the Week accolades
• Days for Wesleyan extended
• Construction has begun on NCWC Tennis Complex
• Subway at the Douglas Block is now open! Come celebrate their first day in Downt...
• Support the arts in Rocky Mount! With the theme "Cowboys & Aliens", this concert...
• The Chamber Announces an October Grantwriting Workshop
• CNU posts shutout of Bishops in USA South soccer tilt
• Bring your kids for a FREE puppet show & visit with Sparky the Fire Dog after sc...
• Attending today's Rocky Mount Area Chamber of Commerce Business Expo? Visit with...
• city beat: the week of October 10, 2011
• It's National #FirePreventionWeek! Test your knowledge of fire prevention tips &...
• TODAY IN HISTORY: Thelonious Monk was born in Rocky Mount, NC! Read more about t...
• Wesleyan unveils new video that highlights campus and students
• Women's soccer falls to Emory & Henry at Scalf Field, 3-0
• Ferrum football earns 21-10 victory over Blue & Gold
• RMFD about to start live fire sprinkler demonstration at Fire Museum, Hammond &...
• The Eastern Carolina BBQ Throw Down continues today til 6pm at the Train Station...
• We're serving pancakes to benefit the American Heart Assoc. NOW til 10am, Appleb...
• Come join the fun at the Eastern Carolina BBQ Throw Down, happening now at the T...
• The Chairmen of the Board go on at 6:00 pm TONIGHT! Come on out to the Train Sta...
• Photos from the Eastern Carolina BBQ Throw Down!
• And we're on!! The Eastern Carolina BBQ Throw Down is officially open. Join for...
• Foursquare users can check in to the Eastern Carolina BBQ Throw Down here.
• It's a beautiful day for BBQ! Join us at the Eastern Carolina BBQ Throw Down for...
• Have questions about the Eastern Carolina BBQ Throw Down? Listen in the 8am hour...
• Volleyball drops 3-1 decision at Elizabeth City State
• Subway to Open at the Douglas Block on Wednesday, October 12!
• Fwd: slide - pancake breakfast
• Who's coming to the Eastern Carolina BBQ Throw Down this weekend? RSVP here and...
• city beat: the week of October 3, 2011
• The Eastern Carolina BBQ Throw Down is this Fri. & Sat. at the Train Station! BB...
• Bishops net three goals, send Maroons to rare home loss
• Are you an alumnus of NC Wesleyan College? Connect with old friends and get upda...
• DID YOU KNOW? The Rocky Mount Police Department has seized 263 firearms from th...
• NCWC duo advances to ITA National Small College Championships
• Yet another reason to come to the fourth annual Eastern Carolina BBQ Throw Down,...
• Wilson's career-best 73 paces Bishops at Bullfight Summons
• Wilson's career-low 73 paces Bishops at Bullfight Summons
• Blue & Gold trio earn USA South weekly honors in football
• Wade Designs Jewelry to Bring New Gold Buying Station to the 2011 Business Expo
• Are your kids e-SMART about electricity & natural gas? Check out these games & a...
• Open House for Potential Students set for Oct. 8
• Ready for the weekend already? Join us this Friday & Saturday at the Eastern Car...
• Bishop women drop league contests at Ferrum and Averett
• Men's soccer opens USA South play with 2-0 shutout of Pride
• Gridiron Bishops post 29-0 shutout of Averett for first victory
• NCWC sweeps Peace, swept by Shenandoah on Senior Day
• Battling Bishops down Mary Washington in five sets, 3-2
• Welcome to Family Weekend ~ October 7-9
• Wesleyan 2011 Homecoming scheduled for October 27-29
• Rocky Mount Town Hall Meeting TONIGHT! Your friendly City Facebook & Twitter spo...
• City staff are reviewing Downtown Live for 2011 while making plans for 2012. Wha...
• Our thoughts and prayers are with Rocky Mount Police Officer Charles Millender,...
• Bishops and Eagles fight to 1-1 double overtime draw
• city beat: Town Hall Meeting, Douglas Block on UNC-TV, Storm Debris Update
• Rocky Mount is proud to be a host city for Cycle North Carolina's "Mountains to...
• Beef brisket is in the lead! What's your favorite?
• Join us Thursday night for this Town Hall Meeting! Tomorrow, 6pm, Church on the...
• Click here for a great feature article on one of Rocky Mount's long-established...
• Monarchs steal five-set victory from Bishops at Everett Gym
• Our electric crews are still working to repair damage from Hurricane #Irene. A f...
• You're invited to a Rocky Mount Town Hall Meeting on Thursday, Sept. 29 at 6:00...
• Twin County Hall of Fame Inductees Have ECC Ties
• Local Jeweler Will Travel Over 8,000 Miles to Purchase Diamonds in Antwerp, Belgium
• 2011 Business Expo Luncheon Brings State Leadership to Town
• 2011 Business Expo Brings State Leadership to Town and Showcases New Exhibitors
• Suddenlink TiVo Comes to N. Carolina
• Ayers and Staylor earn first USA South accolades of careers
• The Eastern Carolina BBQ Throw Down returns to Rocky Mount on Friday, Oct. 7 & S...
• city beat: the week of September 26, 2011
• Staylor's hat trick sends women's soccer to first victory
• Bishop volleyball downs Averett 3-2 to give Pietryk 200th win
• Late touchdown lifts LaGrange over Wesleyan, 24-17
• "A Lesson Before Dying" continues on stage at the Booker T. Theatre tonight, 7:3...
• Click here to view news coverage of Rocky Mount's storm debris collection efforts.
• Nothing could be finer than to be in Carolina, at the fourth annual Eastern Caro...
• Rocky Mount Parks & Recreation will host an INDOOR Co-Ed Volleyball League this...
• The RM Children's Museum & the Maria V. Howard Arts Center offer fun & unique op...
• De La Cueva scores pair of goals in 2-0 win over Marlins
• Many of you took the survey, now see the results! A draft of our Pedestrian Plan...
• Golf's Stephen Bardswick named USA South Rookie of the Week
• Wesleyan volleyball and women's soccer fall at CNU and UMW
• NCWC Video released by WRAL TV-5 on September 21
• Congratulations to Sgt. Henry King of the RMPD for being honored by Sec. of Stat...
• USA South tabs soccer's Owen White as Player of the Week
• Coelho tops Wesleyan golfers at Tom Kinder Memorial
• From our friends at NC Emergency Management: #NCIrene Disaster Recovery Center t...
• Residents & small business owners replacing hurricane-damaged appliances are eli...
• Sign up to receive Rocky Mount news by email every Monday. Text CITY to 22828 to...
• Men's soccer downs Lynchburg, ties #13 North Park at MU Tourney
• NCWC volleyball earns pair of 3-0 victories in USA South action
• Bishop women suffer two shutouts at Methodist Tournament
• "A Lesson Before Dying" continues tonight, 7:30 pm on stage at the Booker T. The...
• Nothing could be finer than to be in Carolina, at the fourth annual Eastern Caro...
• It's a chilly night for the start of fall youth baseball at the Rocky Mount Spor...
• Days for Wesleyan kicks off on September 20
• Kudos to the United Way Tar River Region for coordinating this #Irene recovery c...
• "A Lesson Before Dying" opens TONIGHT on stage at the Booker T. Theatre. Call 97...
• United Way Tar River Region is organizing an #Irene Clean-up project this weeken...
• Rumyantsev and Selander win individual flights at W&L Invitational
• Meredith battles back for 3-2 victory over Bishops
• Football's Jacques Alston tabbed USA South Rookie of the Week
• Rocky Mount Area Chamber of Commerce Sponsors Executive Roundtable
• Want to see what a hero looks like? Check out our email newsletter for the week...
• Bishop men suffer pair of shutouts at Rutgers-Camden Classic
• Tingle leads Bishops to 2-1 mark at Lynchburg Invitational
• Rocky Mount joins with communities throughout our great nation in remembering th...
• Wesleyan drops pair of tough matches at Scalf Field
• Blue & Gold football drops 56-17 decision to Hampden-Sydney
• From our friends at Soul 92 Jams: Down East Viking Football Classic ADVANCE tick...
• If storm debris is left behind, or if you have more debris to put out by the cur...
• Another message on storm debris: collection crews will likely service your yard...
• Have questions about FEMA assistance after Irene? Start here, or call 1-800-621-...
• City crews and our contractor will continue to work through the weekend collecti...
• Rocky Mount Fire Chief Trey Mayo to speak at 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony this mor...
• You're invited to this brief, solemn ceremony marking the tenth anniversary of t...
• Summer's not over quite yet! Join us for the LAST Downtown Live of 2011 tonight...
• Bishop men fight to 0-0 double overtime draw at Guilford
• Volleyball picks up 3-1 road victory at Virginia Wesleyan
• How will you honor the 10-year anniversary of 9/11? Join us at City Hall this Su...
• Click here to register your unlisted numbers (work, mobile, etc.) with the City'...
• Bishops postpone Emory & Henry tilt due to heavy rains
• The final Downtown Live for 2011 is this Thursday with the Craig Woolard Band! J...
• Football's Kevin Quicker Tabbed Special Teams Player of the Week
• ECC Golf Tournament Set for September 15
• NCC & Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools to Host Career & Technical Education Open House
• Help Needed to Provide Relief and Recovery Following Hurricane Irene
• The Rocky Mount Area Chamber of Commerce Presents…“A Passion for Service” Workshop
• Holiday Inn Ranked Highest in Guest Satisfaction by J.D. Power and Associates
• Capture the Edge Needed to Grow Your Business at Business Expo 2011
• Wesleyan Exhibits Photos by Nashville, NC and Raleigh, NC Photographers
• City of Rocky Mount to host 9/11 Commemorative Event
• New Online Job Board - employmeNC
• NCC Donates Backpacks to Communities in Schools
• Master Craftsman Restores Historic Roof at ECC
• Volunteers Needed for Twin Counties NC Big Sweep Cleanup
• Ohio Northern downs Wesleyan 3-1 to take Roger Taylor crown
• Women's soccer drops pair of contests at Piedmont Fall Invitational
• NCWC volleyball secures five-set win over SMC for first victory
• Wesleyan drops 38-20 decision at Ohio Northern to open season
• THANK YOU to all of our electric customers for your patience as our crews (and c...
• Rocky Mount Public Utilities will continue to work this weekend on repairs to th...
• Rocky Mount Public Utilities: ALL KNOWN POWER OUTAGES RESTORED!!!!! At peak, 26...
• Click here to read a story about Nash County resident and City of Rocky Mount re...
• The latest Hurricane Response Update
• Rocky Mount Public Utilities: 150 customers currently without power. At peak, 26...
• Get a free Hardee's biscuit at Don Bulluck Collison Ctr (Jeffreys & 301) while t...
• Ebenezer Baptist 652 Raleigh Rd to serve as distribution site for #Irene clean-u...
• Generals earn 7-0 shutout of Wesleyan to kick off season
• Want to get the City's email newsletter? Click here or text the word CITY to 22828.
• From the United Way Tar River Region: Twin County residents who need assistance...
• City offices & Tar River Transit will be closed on Labor Day.
• Rocky Mount Public Utilities: 300 customers currently without power. At peak, 26...
• If your organization is helping those affected by #Irene and you'd like our help...
• Rocky Mount Public Utilities: 450 customers currently without power. At peak, 26...
• The Rocky Mount Telegram tells how "City workers put job first during Irene" in...
• Rocky Mount Public Utilities: 1,500 customers currently without power. At peak,...
• Have damaged yet usable items from #Irene? Keep them out of landfills; give them...
• Rocky Mount Public Utilities: 1,860 customers currently without power. At peak,...
• Confirmed: Nash-Rocky Mount schools to open Thursday on a one-hour delay.
• Rocky Mount Public Utilities: 2,300 customers currently without power. At peak,...
• Hearing countless stories of neighbors helping neighbors..hard to imagine a frie...
• Hot meals (breakfast til 1pm, dinner 3-7pm) are available today at Ebenezer Bapt...
• Hot meals (lunch & dinner) are available today at Thorne's Chapel Baptist, 1624...
• Hot meals (lunch & dinner) are available today at Englewood Baptist Church, 1350...
• Rocky Mount Public Utilities: 2,900 customers currently without power. At peak,...
• Denton Street Pool remains closed until further notice.
• Rocky Mount Public Utilities: 3,100 customers currently without power. At peak,...
• Kids getting cabin fever? Sunset Park will open early today at 1pm. Spray park,...
• Throughout the year, the American Red Cross Turnage Chapter lives up to the lega...
• Rocky Mount Public Utilities: 4,700 customers currently without power. At peak,...
• Just want to say welcome to the hundreds of new friends we've made on Facebook &...
• We've confirmed with Nash-Rocky Mount Schools that schools will be closed Wednes...
• Rocky Mount Public Utilities: 5,000 customers currently without power. At peak,...
• Here are some Frequently Asked Questions about the City of Rocky Mount's respons...
• A reminder: do not touch or attempt to move power lines. They can be dangerous e...
• Helpful information from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention on food sa...
• If you need info on meals & food, emergency assistance, etc., call the City's Hu...
• Click here to view a map showing current power outages for Rocky Mount Public Ut...
• Rocky Mount Public Utilities: 5,500 customers currently without power. At peak,...
• The Rocky Mount Telegram has a huge collection of photos showing storm damage in...
• American Red Cross Turnage Chapter to provide hot meals TODAY, 5:00pm, at Ebenez...
• American Red Cross Turnage Chapter to provide hot meals TODAY, 12:30pm, at Sunse...
• Those 3 substations are back on line. North side of town was affected.
• Our crews report that a tree just fell on a transmission line, affecting up to 3...
• If your power just went out, please wait about 15 minutes before reporting it.
• Inter-Faith Food Shuttle will distribute food to those impacted by Hurricane Ire...
• Tornado warning has passed...did you see a tornado?
• If this storm causes your power to go out (again), report it to 467-4800.
• Parts of Nash, Edgecombe, Wilson Co's under tornado warning. Stay indoors or see...
• Our electric crews have no choice but to wait out this storm before returning to...
• We've received confirmation that both Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools and Edgeco...
• To all of you who have complimented city employees on their efforts this weekend...
• RM Parks & Recreation reminds participants in athletic programs to check with te...
• Rocky Mount Parks & Recreation announces that Sunset Park & Denton Street Pool w...
• Rocky Mount Public Utilities: 7,800 customers currently without power. At peak,...
• Anyone in Rocky Mount who needs assistance from volunteers, please call the City...
• If you can, please volunteer your time with a trusted local nonprofit organizati...
• Sharing again -- our Home Generator Safety Tips.
• If you have suspicions about possible scams in your neighborhood, call the Rocky...
• Use reputable contractors and never to pay for services in advance of the work b...
• As you are clearing storm debris or repairing your property, we caution you in d...
• The Red Cross shelter at Englewood Baptist 1350 S. Winstead Ave. will provide a...
• POWER RESTORED Classes resume
• We've heard a rumor about the Tar River Reservoir dam. TRUTH: The dam is funct...
• Rocky Mount's electric crews are being assisted by crews from Newton & Lumberton...
• It will be some time before parks can be cleared of storm debris, including the...
• #Irene damaged many of Rocky Mount's parks, but parks maintenance crews are help...
• We're sharing information on the City of Rocky Mount's response to Hurricane Ire...
• Tune in to 99.3 FM tomorrow/Monday 7-9 am for updates from Rocky Mount Public Ut...
• Rocky Mount Public Works anticipates that garbage & recycling collection will co...
• Tell Rocky Mount area friends, family, & neighbors about the City of Rocky Mount...
• posted Sunday, August 28 at 10:30 pm Rocky Mount Mayor David W. Combs provides...
• Rocky Mount Public Utilities: 9,900 customers currently without power. At peak,...
• Rocky Mount Public Utilities: 11,000 customers currently without power. At peak,...
• Hearing reports that Nash-Rocky Mount Schools will be closed tomorrow/Monday.
• Rocky Mount Public Utilities: 12,000 customers currently without power. At peak,...
• Rocky Mount Public Utilities will have to completely rebuild the electric system...
• When your power comes back on, you may not remember what you were doing when the...
• Fire safety reminder: be mindful of using candles during a power outage. If you...
• We cannot estimate when power will be restored to a specific area. We will keep...
• Please help ensure that limbs & storm debris are not in the street or in ditches.
• Please start moving your yard debris to the edge of your property so our crews c...
• The Rocky Mount Senior Center (427 S. Church St.) is now open for ANYONE who nee...
• If you have power and are sharing your home with those who don't, we'd like to h...
• Public Works crews are clearing streets of storm debris. Help them by putting st...
• We appreciate your patience as our crews continue to work to restore power throu...
• In Rocky Mount, call 467-4800 to report fallen power lines/trees on power lines.
• The City of Rocky Mount has opened a Call Center to assist with non-emergency ca...
• Do not touch power lines. Even during a power outage, they can be dangerous.
• Governor's toll free emergency info hotline open 24/7- English or Spanish 888-83...
• Curious to see the damage? Don't drive; take a short walk around your neighborho...
• Debris in the street & traffic lights without power create dangerous driving con...
• We urge everyone in Rocky Mount to stay home today; don't go out unless absolute...
• Here's a link to the National Weather Service - Raleigh office on Facebook.
• We've heard about the tragic death of a child in Goldsboro following a car accid...
• Rocky Mount's electric crews are working in shifts to restore power to our custo...
• Helpful site for info on Irene...
• Latest weather update for Rocky Mount: center of Irene is 60 miles south of Norf...
• Just heard that the southbound lanes of 301 (near the 2900 block of S. Wesleyan...
• Rocky Mount Public Utilities currently has 17,000 customers still without power....
• From FEMA: During/after #Irene, voice data networks may be busy. Send a text or...
• When your power comes back on, you may not remember what you were doing when the...
• Wondering what to keep and what to throw out of your fridge/freezer after a powe...
• Rocky Mount Public Utilities has just restored power to more than 12,000 custome...
• Parents, talk to your kids about the storm; they may be more afraid than you know.
• Tar River Transit and all city parks & recreation facilities are closed today du...
• The winds are making it difficult, if not impossible, for electric crews to do t...
• Please stay home today and do not drive unless you absolutely have to. Keep road...
• Are you reading this on your computer or cell phone?
• Report power outages to Rocky Mount Public Utilities at 252-467-4800. If you sha...
• Stay home today if possible; if you must drive, treat failed traffic lights as f...
• Report any streets in Rocky Mount blocked by storm debris or standing water to 4...
• All Rocky Mount Parks & Recreation facilities are closed today.
• Tar River Transit is not operating; we'll advise if/when the buses will run today.
• Review our emergency preparedness tips here.
• The City of Rocky Mount opened our Emergency Operations Center (EOC) at 7:00 am....
• Rocky Mount Parks & Recreation announces that Sunset Park & Denton Street Pool w...
• Campus Prepares for Hurricane Irene
• Downtown Live with Liquid Pleasure is about to start at the Imperial Centre! Com...
• Click like if you promise to only call 911 for police, fire, or medical emergenc...
• Can emergency personnel reach you in an emergency? Register your unlisted number...
• You may have a home generator, but do you know how to use it safely? Rocky Mount...
• Are you making a list and checking it twice? Here are some recommended items for...
• CenturyLink Helps North Carolina Customers Pan for Severe Weather
• What advice do you have for Nash-Rocky Mount students as they start a new school...
• Get your tickets now for "A Lesson Before Dying", to be performed on stage at th...
• Bachelor's Program with Cape Fear CC Announced
• Want the latest info on Hurricane Irene? We recommend this page for the National...
• From the American Red Cross Turnage Chapter: The Turnage Chapter invites "sponta...
• Were you planning to go to the coast this weekend?
• Master's Program with Montreat College Announced
• Please don't call 911 or RMPD Dispatch to ask about the earthquake, storms, or o...
• Yes, we felt it too! It appears that the #earthquake originated between Charlott...
• NCWC volleyball & men's soccer second, women eighth in voting
• A timely reminder to prepare in advance for emergencies and weather incidents!
• Are you keeping an eye on Irene?
• We're so sorry folks, but we're going to cancel tonight's Lawn Chair Theatre. We...
• Wesleyan announces 2011 Athletics Hall of Fame class
• Lawn Chair Theatre presents Rango (PG), TONIGHT on the lawn at the Imperial Cent...
• Lawn Chair Theatre concludes for the season tomorrow/Friday night; come see RANG...
• Check out the City Desk blog of the Rocky Mount Telegram for another take on las...
• From Rich Worsinger, P.E., Director of Utilities: “The employees of Rocky Mount...
• Nash Community College Receives $200,000 Golden LEAF Grant
• Again, if you are a customer of Rocky Mount Public Utilities & are experiencing...
• Thanks to everyone for your patience as our engineers & troubleshooters worked t...
• The culprit in tonight's massive power outage was a raccoon! You might be surpri...
• All RMPU customers should have their power restored! If you still are without po...
• Please DO NOT report power outages to 911 or RMPD Dispatch.
• Rocky Mount Public Utilities is looking into a major power outage; please stay t...
• "A Lesson Before Dying", the Maria V. Howard Arts Center's fall theatrical produ...
• Rocky Mount's third Citizens Academy will be held this fall...have you registered?
• Football's Dwayne Hollis named to Preseason All American Team
• This Friday, join us for the final installment of Lawn Chair Theatre! A great wa...
• NCC and Four Seasons Restaurant Discuss New Training Partnership
• Former Mayor Fred Turnage was a proud alumnus of Wake Forest University. This WF...
• The RMFD responded to assist in this incident & we wanted you to know about this...
• Battling Bishops welcome six additions for 2011-12 season
• Check out this photo gallery of last week's Lawn Chair Theatre. We'll show RANGO...
• Student Check-In Information
• Due to increased water levels, the main boat ramp at the Tar River Reservoir has...
• Smokey Bear turns 67 today! Can you recite his famous message? Click here to se...
• Legislative Town Hall Meeting to be Held August 24th
• ECC Continuing Education Program Infused with New Offerings
• Cummins Supports Nash Community College Programs
• Glimmer Of Hope on Jobs for North Carolina
• Check out the Tams on You Tube! We're excited to welcome them to Rocky Mount for...
• Downtown Live returns this week with the Tams!
• As we approach the peak of the hurricane season, remember that storms can be par...
• Your representative on the Rocky Mount City Council may change soon. Data from t...
• The Rocky Mount Area Chamber of Commerce Presents . . . "A Passion for Service" Workshop
• Edgecombe Garden Club's Home Tour Scheduled for Sept. 24th
• ECC Foundation's 26th Annual Golf Tournament to be Held Sept 15th
• Are you doing some tax free shopping this weekend? Shop locally and support the...
• Three members of the Edgecombe Community College Board of Trustees Were Reappointed at the Board’s Quarterly Meeting
• Leadership Rocky Mount Donates over $14,000 for Computer Lab at Edwards Middle
• Bring your kids to see MONSTERS, INC. this Friday night at the Imperial Centre!...
• In Honor of Frederick E. Turnage 1935 - 2011
• Nash Community College Offers New Degree Programs
• Modern Woodmen of America Fraternal Financial Assists Rocky Mount Chamber Educational Efforts
• Rep. Bryant Reminds Residents of Coming Sales Tax Holiday August 5-7, 2011
• Chamber Announces the Return of Shrimp ‘n’ Oysters for 21st Annual Membership Outing
• Message From Chamber Chairman Jeffrey A. Batts Honoring The Great Legacy of Past Chamber Chairman Frederick E. Turnage 2009-2010
• The City of Rocky Mount grieves the loss of former Mayor Frederick E. Turnage. M...
• USA South to stream Football Media Day live from CNU
• Dinosaurs once roamed the earth...this weekend, they roam the stage at the Imper...
• From the RMPD: Effective today, the main boat ramp at the Rocky Mount Reservoir...
• Downtown Live returns to the Imperial Centre tonight at 6pm! The music will cont...
• We're excited to host a press conference at City Hall this morning announcing th...
• DINOSAURS! takes the stage at the Imperial Centre this Fri. night & Sat. afterno...
• Did you know? If recovered, stolen goods can be returned to their rightful owner...
• Rocky Mount Telegram illustrates one of the City's best educational programs: th...
• Downtown Live returns to the Imperial Centre this Thursday with the Wallers!!
• The Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law 21 years ago today. Ten...
• Join In on the Tar River Reads Community Wide Reading Program
• Want to receive our emails? Text the word CITY to 22828 (standard data/messaging rates apply). Here's our email newsletter for the week of June 25.
• Have school supplies that your kids don't need or never used? Students in Nash and Edgecombe Counties would love to have them. Drop off your unneeded pens, pencils, crayons, paper, notebooks, etc. at the Rocky Mount Police Department or any station
• Applications are now available for the Fall 2011 Citizens Academy! Click here to learn more about this FREE program.
• Community leaders and Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools collaborated to implement a Kindergarten Canvassing Project for communities around OR Pope and Baskerville Elementary Schools on Saturday, July 16th to reach out to families with children 5 years old
• NCC Alumni Association Launches New Web Page
• ECC Instructor Receives National Geographic Grant
• Mark Your Calendars for the Popular Annual Fall Outing
• The Rocky Mount Fire Department invites you to take part in their second Citizens Fire Academy! Call Kim at 972-1379 for info. This is a great (and FREE) way to show support for your fire department! The classes will be held on Thursday evenings startin
• Want to get the City of Rocky Mount's weekly email? Text CITY to 22828. Your mobile phone carrier's message & data rates may apply.
• The Rocky Mount Telegram has a great photo gallery from the Fun Run Celebration, at which more than 60 local nonprofits collectively received over $460,000! Kudos to all involved with Reach Out Rocky Mount and the Fun Run for Charities! It's inspi
• Come enjoy a FREE 3D movie with your kids this Friday night! Bring your lawn chairs for Lawn Chair Theatre, outside at the Imperial Centre.
• Check out this page on Facebook! Tar River Reads: A Community Wide Reading Program for the Twin Counties
• US Representative G.K. Butterfield pays tribute to the late Bishop F.C. Barnes, a Rocky Mount native and gospel music legend, on the floor of the US House of Representatives.
• This week's feature film for Lawn Chair Theatre is SPY KIDS in 3D! We'll provide free 3D glasses while supplies last!
• Nash County August 2011 Blood Drive Listing
• Do you get our weekly email newsletter?
• Good fire safety tips for campers via MSH Insurance...
• Have you taken this brief survey about the future of transportation planning in Rocky Mount?
• What are your weekend plans? If you'll be working in your yard, Rocky Mount Public Works has FREE mulch for you.
• Reminder - Rocky Mount's Downtown Live starts at 6:00, TONIGHT! We'll keep the music going til 8-8:30. See you there!
• We've just learned that US Rep. G.K. Butterfield will speak on the House floor today in the noon hour to honor Bishop F.C. Barnes, the Rocky Mount native and gospel music legend, who passed on Monday of this week. You can watch Rep. Butterfield�
• Tonight's weather looks to be perfect for an outdoor concert! Only 80 degrees, 0% chance of rain, & a nice summer breeze. Hope to see you at the Imperial Centre!
• FYI for job seekers: West Corporation here in Rocky Mount has several job fairs coming up this month. Here's a link to their page on Facebook.
• What are you doing to survive the summer heat?
• Check out this video to learn a few things about Rocky Mount's very own Maria V. Howard Arts Center!
• We're excited to see this new page on Facebook that shares ideas for travelling by train in North Carolina! Check it out!
• The Public Works Department got started today on delivering gray recycling carts to those households participating in our pilot project. Did you get yours? Have any questions?
• Help support the Rocky Mount Back to School Jump Off by donating school supplies! We need pencils, crayons, paper, memo books, and any other types of school supplies to give out to kids at this year's event. Drop off your donations at the Rocky Moun
• The men and women of the Rocky Mount Fire Department remind you to be safe this summer! Here's some tips for keeping your family safe.
• The Tar River Children's Chorus is now on Facebook!
• Plans Underway for Fourth Annual Back to School Jump Off
• Nash Arts Presents: The Hackensaw Boys
• NCC Cake Decorating & Other Youth Programs
• Unfortunately, we have decided to cancel Lawn Chair Theatre for this evening. There is an 80% chance of rain tonight. Please join us for the next Lawn Chair Theatre event on July 22.
• A great collection of photos from one of the larger tournaments held at the Rocky Mount Sports Complex...get these kids' autographs now, before they make it to major league!
• We just reached 2,000 fans on Facebook! Thanks to all of you for your interest in Rocky Mount.
• A reminder that the public information meeting for our recycling roll-out cart pilot program is tonight at 6pm at City Hall. We sent postcards to those who will be affected by the pilot program; find more info at this link.
• Each week this summer we bring you a free concert or a free movie...this week we're watching Astro Boy at Lawn Chair Theatre. See details here.
• Here's a simple one-sheet reference of what you should know about calling 911. Consider printing this and posting it near your home or work phone, and please, talk to your kids about calling 911.
• Our email newsletter for the week...take a few minutes to review some positive things happening in Rocky Mount!
• Want to know how to secure your home or business? The Rocky Mount Police Department offers FREE Home or Business Security Surveys by appointment. For more info, call 972-1436.
• Summer storms can sneak up on you. Be prepared by reviewing this page. Call 467-4800 to report power outages to Rocky Mount Public Utilities.
• The Rocky Mount Area Habitat for Humanity is on Facebook!
• Were you a member of the Rocky Mount Senior High Class of 1982? Check out this page for info on your 30-year class reunion.
• Lt. Marty Clay with the RMPD reminds you to celebrate safely this Fourth of July!
• As of this morning, the City of Rocky Mount has 1981 fans on Facebook, and those born in 1981 are turning 30 this year. Hard to believe?
• Rocky Mount Academy Announces Third Trimester Honor Roll Students
• Suddenlink Launches New HD Channels in Rocky Mount
• City Manager Announces Interim Police Chief
• CitiFinancial Changes Its Name to OneMain Financial
• Downtown Live is just getting started at the Imperial Centre! Come join us! The music continues til 8-8:30pm tonight...
• Great pictures and stories of Rocky Mount firefighters at work...
• Special message for all you runners out there...
• This is the official information for Rocky Mount's 40th annual Independence Celebration and fireworks display. There's been a rumor that the fireworks display has been canceled this year; Englewood Baptist Church has canceled their event, but t
• The Rocky Mount Telegram reports on Chief Manley's retirement reception; today, 2-5pm, Imperial Centre. Stick around for Downtown Live with the Holiday Band!
• WRAL reports on the state's crime rate, which according to the Attorney General's Office has hit a 33-year low. The story mentions the reduced crime rate in Rocky Mount.
• Do you receive news & information from the City of Rocky Mount by email? Sign up here; unsubscribe at any time.
• What better time to have The Holiday Band in Rocky Mount than leading into the Fourth of July weekend? See you this Thursday for a free concert on the lawn at the Imperial Centre.
• Rocky Mount City Manager Charles Penny has appointed Captain Jim Thomas as interim Police Chief for the Rocky Mount Police Department. Read more about Captain Thomas here. The appointment will be effective this Friday, July 1.
• A $1000 prize is up for grabs! Someone in Rocky Mount should enter this competition and win!
• Downtown Live returns this week with the Holiday Band! Join us on the lawn at the Imperial Centre, 6-8:30 pm this Thursday. Free event.
• The Rocky Mount Telegram reminds you to prepare for the hurricane season.
• Mosquitoes keeping you indoors? Check out our mosquito abatement brochure to learn all you ever wanted to know about mosquitoes (and more).
• Don't forget! Lawn Chair Theatre presents NANNY MCPHEE tonight at the Imperial Centre. Bring your lawn chairs or blanket and enjoy a free movie on the lawn. Ice cream, popcorn, snow cones, and sandwiches from series sponsor SUBWAY will be available.
• Come support Rocky Mount's young actors on stage at the Imperial Centre! Call 972-1266 for info or tickets.
• Thanks to Carolina Charm for spreading the word about Lawn Chair Theatre! Who's bringing their lawn chairs for a free movie this Friday night??
• A preview of this week's selection for Lawn Chair Theatre...Nanny McPhee!
• Now that summer has OFFICIALLY started, it's time for a summer movie on the lawn! Come see Nanny McPhee for FREE this Friday night at the Imperial Centre!
• Someone in Rocky Mount needs to win this $250 prize!
• The Chamber Announces 2011 Small Business Award Winners
• See today's Rocky Mount Telegram for a great story about Denton Street Pool!
• SHRM, Chamber Host Forum with U.S. Representative Renee Ellmers
• NCC Receives National Media Exposure
• There's nothing quite like celebrating the Fourth of July with friends, family, and fireworks. Click to connect with Rocky Mount's 40th Annual Independence Celebration, and post it on your wall for others to see!
• Our weekly email...want to get it every Monday? Sign up at www.rockymountnc.gov ... you can unsubscribe at any time.
• City offices and most recreational facilities will be closed on Monday, July 4. Sunset Park & Denton Street Pool will be open as scheduled. Tar River Transit will NOT operate on Monday, July 4. There is no curbside collection route on Mondays so that
• Speed Networking for Small Business Owners; A Proven Tool to Help Build Your Business
• Local Home Improvement Stores Make Donation to North Carolina Tornado Relief Funds.
• Got books? Head over to Braswell Memorial Library for their Summer Reading Kick-Off today, 10am-2pm...an annual event that's fun for readers of all ages.
• We're not sure what to make of this weather, but we're moving forward with setting up for Downtown Live with the Catalinas tonight. The event will be held outside or not at all. Please check back for updates!
• Are you a fan of Downtown Live, Sunset Park, the Tar River Trail, or City Lake? Then you're a fan of Rocky Mount Parks & Recreation. Check out their latest newsletter here.
• Please help our friends at Braswell Memorial Library develop their five year strategic plan by taking this quick online survey!
• RMPD Officers are taking part in the Produce & Play event at the Down East Partnership for Children this afternoon! Check our their page for info!
• Have your kids been to Sunset Park or Denton Street Pool this summer? Both are now open for extended summer hours! Call 972-1151 or see this link for info.
• Downtown Live returns to the Imperial Centre this Thursday night! See you there!
• Happy Flag Day! Who is flying their American flag in Rocky Mount?
• Leadership Rocky Mount Class Graduates
• Downtown Live- This Thursday, June 16th
• Tune into WRAL TV tonight for another news story featuring Rocky Mount Mayor David W. Combs. We've been told to look for the story during both the 10pm & 11pm broadcasts.
• Happy first day of summer camp! Hundreds of local kids are participating in the various weekly camps offered through Rocky Mount Parks & Recreation, where they'll learn everything from how to swim to how to make a clay pot to how rockets work.
• Watch the CBS Early Show tomorrow (Monday, June 13) at 7:00 am for a live interview with Rocky Mount Mayor David Combs. The focus of the interview will be jobs & economic development, in light of President Obama's visit to NC this week.
• We're about to get started for the first Lawn Chair Theatre movie of the summer! Come join us!
• FREE outdoor movie tonight! Join us at the Imperial Centre, across from Braswell Library, for Lawn Chair Theatre!
• The City of Rocky Mount and the RMPD expresses its condolences to the family of Deputy Warren Lewis and to the men and women of the Nash County Sheriff’s Office. Deputy Lewis was killed in the line of duty yesterday in Kinston while on assignment w
• Rocky Mount Jim Thorpe Pow-Wow: June 24-26, 2011
• Reminder - join us tonight, 6pm, for a Town Hall Meeting at the RM Judicial Center, 305 Cokey Road.
• Thanks to WRAL Go Ask Mom for including Rocky Mount's Lawn Chair Theatre series in their listing of family movie options this summer!
• Thanks to the Rocky Mount Telegram for this reminder of Lawn Chair Theatre, the FREE summer movie series at the Imperial Centre! The first movie night is this Friday (tomorrow), featuring SHARK TALE!
• USA South releases 2010-2011 Academic All-Conference Team
• USA South Releases Academic All-Conference Team
• Today's the last day of school for most Rocky Mount area students -- which explains that collective yell of freedom you'll hear this afternoon! Many schools are on early release. Please drive with extra caution in school areas.
• Thanks to Carolina Charm for the plug for Lawn Chair Theatre, which starts this Friday night at the Imperial Centre! Ladies of Rocky Mount - Carolina Charm is an excellent, LOCAL source of info for matters of family, community, networking, and relatio
• Reminder of the Town Hall Forum this Thursday evening! Come with questions for our guest speakers!
• The latest from Rocky Mount Parks & Recreation...click here to read about Lawn Chair Theatre, Senior Yoga, upcoming events, & much more!
• The Rocky Mount Farmers Market is on Facebook! Like their page for updates on fresh veggies and flowers, not to mention the fun events they host each year.
• Want to celebrate the end of school/start of summer with your family? Join us for the first Lawn Chair Theatre event of the series this Friday night!
• It's not too late to sign your kids up for weekly summer camps with Rocky Mount Parks & Recreation! Call 972-1151 or click here.
• Check out the Rocky Mount Telegram's pictures from last week's Downtown Live! Mark your calendar now for the next Downtown Live concert - Thursday, June 16 with the Catalinas!
• You weather junkies will appreciate this! Good info for us all to review...
• Downtown Live kicks off at 6:00 at the Imperial Centre! See you there!
• Reminder - the next Downtown Live concert is tomorrow - Thursday, June 2!
• Trio of Experience Appointed to Board of Trustees
• Today, June 1 marks the start of hurricane season. Are you prepared? Review helpful tips & info at this link.
• The unusual smoke that you may see today has shifted from wildfires in Dare County on the coast. The smoke will remain visible in Nash & Edgecombe Counties through late morning today. If you are extremely sensitive to air quality issues, avoid or red
• The most recent issue of Carolina Charm is now available throughout Rocky Mount! Check it out, and don't miss the profile of Captain Laura Fahnestock of the Rocky Mount Police Department.
• Kjelberg honored as Atlantic South Rookie of the Year
• Chamber Annual Golf Classic Raises Funds for Education Division Work
• We're pretty excited about this new email newsletter from Rocky Mount Parks & Recreation! Check it out! You can sign up for this mailing list in the email newsletter signup box at www.rockymountnc.gov. Choose from any number of topics that
• Thanks to everyone who participated in the car wash fundraiser for the WARM Program! About $1,000 was raised to assist seniors and low-income families with their heating expenses. Special thanks to Squeaky Clean Car Wash (all three locations) for being
• What are your kids doing this summer? Check out the many fun & educational programs offered by Rocky Mount Parks & Recreation!
• Sunset Park & Denton Street Pool open for the season this Saturday! Hours are as follows: SUNSET PARK - 446-0500 Mondays-Fridays: 4:00 pm til dark Saturdays & Sundays: 1:00 pm til dark DENTON STREET POOL - 977-6231 Mondays-Saturdays: 1:00-3:00
• In observance of Memorial Day, city offices will be closed and Tar River Transit will not operate on Monday, May 30. There is not a Monday curbside collection route so this schedule remains unchanged. The RM Senior Center, both community centers, RM Wils
• For Jessica Brinkley & anyone else looking for something to do this weekend in Rocky Mount...there are two city sponsored events this weekend. Check out this calendar for more info, or read our posts below. Thanks!
• Chamber State of the Community Event Helps Guide Community Progress
• Reminder! Get your car washed today at Squeaky Clean to support the WARM Program! All three locations are participating. More info on our web calendar (see link).
• This week is National Hurricane Preparedness Week. Hurricane season begins on June 1. Do you have an emergency supply kit? Do you know where it is?
• ECC Employees Recognized at Graduation
• Come take a walking tour of the Douglas Block and a bus tour of the City's six nationally recognized historic districts! The program has just begun at the Booker T. Theatre (170 E. Thomas St.). Tours to follow immediately after. Festivities continue
• Check out The Rocky Mount Telegram's online photo gallery from last night's Downtown Live! See you at the next Downtown Live with Black & Blue on Thursday, June 2!
• PASSPORT TO PUBLIC WORKS is going on now! Come see Public Works equipment (bulldozers, garbage trucks, backhoes and more) until 6:00 pm. Kids 12 & under will get a FREE treat! Come see us in the parking lot of the Church of the Good Shepherd (231 N.
• Downtown Live returns TONIGHT at the Imperial Centre with the Band of Oz! And don't forget to come a little early for PASSPORT TO PUBLIC WORKS! Info here:
• We just love this...as featured in today's E-Policing report: The families that were affected by the recent tornadoes in eastern NC will soon receive 403 pairs of shoes, 98 pairs of boots, 137 pairs of jeans, 133 shirts & 18 sweat suits as award
• Come check out the Douglas Block this Saturday and go on a FREE bus tour of the City's six nationally recognized historic districts! Thanks to the Rocky Mount Telegram for their coverage of this.
• You're Invited! Bring the kids! PASSPORT TO PUBLIC WORKS will showcase Public Works equipment, including bulldozers, garbage trucks, backhoes and more TOMORROW, May 19 4:00-6:00 pm in the parking lot of the Church of the Good Shepherd (across from
• Kiwanis and Southern Bank Make Notable Presentations
• Come out to the TOWN HALL MEETING tonight at Booker T. Theatre for presentations on public safety, quality of life, and community development initiatives. See this flyer for details. Hope to see you there!
• It's National Public Works Week! Join us in honoring the men and women of the Rocky Mount Public Works Department, who serve you and your family every day through a variety of public services. Just a simple wave as you drive by these employees at wo
• Downtown Live continues this week with a FREE concert by the Band of Oz! See you on the lawn at the Imperial Centre this Thursday, May 19, 6:00-8:30pm. Info: 972-1266 or visit
• Here's the City's email newsletter for the week of May 16...please read & enjoy! Let us know if you have any questions about the contents.
• Mayor David W. Combs & the Rocky Mount City Council will host a Town Hall Meeting on Public Safety & Quality of Life Issues tomorrow (Tues., May 17) at 6pm. The Town Hall Meeting will be held at the restored Booker T. Theatre at 170 E. Thomas Str
• Rocky Mount Residents Needed for City Boards & Commissions
• The NC Legislative Black Caucus Holds the 25th Annual 2011 Education Scholarship Event - June 17
• Historic Preservation Commision Presents "Celebrating America's Treasures"
• Town Hall Meeting Tuesday, May 17th
• Bishop tennis eliminated in Sweet 16 by top-ranked Emory
• Men's tennis advances in NCAAs with 5-1 win over W&L
• ACCESS STUDENT-ATHLETE MEDICAL FORMS HERE!
• USA South Announces Partnership for Spring Festival
• USA South Partners with City for Spring Festival
• Student’s Rare Talent Recognized Internationally
• The City of Rocky Mount is pleased to help announce that the USA South Athletic Conference has decided to bring their spring athletic tournaments to Rocky Mount in 2013 & 2014! The decision was made by the presidents of USA South's member school
• The unusual smoke that you may see today & tomorrow has shifted here from wildfires in Dare County on the coast. State officials have issued an air pollution advisory for Eastern NC including Nash & Edgecombe Counties. If you are extremely sensit
• 6th Annual Juneteenth Celebration Scheduled for June 4th
• 1,891 people get news from the City of Rocky Mount on Facebook. Do your friends, family, & coworkers know about this source for local info? Help us spread the word!
• Click for 2011 Football Summer Workout Packet
• Thanks to everyone who brought paper items for shredding and recycling to Golden East Mall on Saturday, April 30. With help from the United Way Tar River Region, we collected 4,565 lbs (2.3 tons) of paper, saving 23 trees!
• Bishops set to meet Washington & Lee in NCAA first round
• These scouts are setting the example for the rest of us!
• Mayor Combs & the Rocky Mount City Council are currently accepting nominations for city boards & commissions. Take a look at the vacancies on 15 different boards and submit your name for consideration!
• Nash Community College Names Outstanding Alumnus
• Roger Taylor inducted into USA South Hall of Fame
• Overheard at Downtown Live tonight..."this crowd is a mix of young and old, black and white and other races...it looks like the diverse community we are." Don't you love how music brings people together?
• The City of Rocky Mount celebrates with the United Way-Tar River Region on meeting their campaign goal of $1.2 MILLION to support nonprofits here in the Twin Counties!! The City is a proud participant in the United Way-Tar River Region's workplace
• Don't forget! Downtown Live kicks off TONIGHT at the Imperial Centre with the Embers! Doors open at 5:00; the music starts at 6:00 and will go through about 8:30. Admission is FREE!
• Come see Tuesdays with Morrie on stage at the Imperial Centre this weekend! For tickets or showtimes, call 972-1266. Kudos to the Rocky Mount Telegram for this story!
• There will be a National Day of Prayer service in the courtyard of City Hall today at noon. All are welcome to attend! This event is coordinated by local residents, not city staff, but we are pleased to host this event in the courtyard.
• Use RSS feeds? Check out this one that shows city sponsored events here in Rocky Mount.
• Take a look at the dogs who dressed to impress at Paws in the Park this past Sunday! Kudos to the Rocky Mount Telegram for this online photo gallery.
• The Rocky Mount Police Department collected 103 firearms, including 46 handguns, 46 shotguns/rifles, 3 assault rifles, and 8 air/BB/replicas/non-working guns, during the Gun Buy Back event held on Tuesday, May 3, 2011.
• Wesleyan Hosts 2011 State Finals Mathematics Contest
• Wondering what to do with Mom this weekend for Mother's Day? Come see a wonderfully heartwarming play at the Imperial Centre! TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE concludes this weekend with performances on Friday night, Saturday night, and Sunday afternoon. For ti
• Downtown Live - Rocky Mount's Summer Music Series - to kick off Thursday, May 5th!
• Watch this video, "Looking Back...Looking Forward", to learn about the history of the Douglas Block in Downtown Rocky Mount.
• Bring your unwanted guns to the RMPD today between 9am & 6pm and turn them over to the Gun Buyback Program. This is a safe, no questions asked way to remove guns from your home, and you'll get cash for each gun ranging from $5 to $100. NOTE: If
• Downtown Live kicks off this Thursday with the Embers!
• It's Municipal Clerks Week! We want to honor and recognize the City Clerk's office for all they do throughout the year. The City Clerk's office includes: Jean Bailey, City Clerk; Pam Casey, Assistant City Clerk; Kream Mosley, Records Cle
• NCWC Graduates Nearly 200 at Spring Commencement
• ABA's Carolina Cougars to Call Everett Gym Home
• Click here to read the Rocky Mount Telegram's story on the RMPD's Gun Buy Back program, which will be offered tomorrow/Tuesday 9am-6pm at the police department.
• Thanks to everyone for participating!
• It's time to bark at Sunset Park! Paws in the Park starts at 2:00 this afternoon...click this link for details.
• Reminder, come out today to have your unwanted documents/papers shredded and recycled and bring any unwanted electronics for recycling as well. We'll be in the parking lot of Golden East Mall on the Sears/JCPenney side til 2pm today. NO COST to par
• Lots of things going on TODAY in Rocky Mount...$5 Rabies Vaccination Clinic til noon, FREE Paper Shredding/Recycling & Electronics Recycling at the mall until 2pm, Harambee Festival with free live musical performances from 11:30am-5:00pm, Tuesdays wi
• Squeaky Clean Car Wash Announces A Day for the Community
• Nash Community College Announces 2011 Graduation Speakers
• The Rocky Mount Police Department held a 24 hour Police Bicycle Patrol Techniques school this week. The Department has utilized bike patrols for over 20 years to supplement traditional patrol methods which include patrols with marked and unmarked police
• This Saturday, stop by Golden East Crossing Mall to have your sensitive and confidential documents safely shredded AND recycled! Old/unwanted electronics will also be accepted. Click this link for more info! This event is cosponsored by the City of Ro
• Who's coming to the Harambee Festival this Saturday? Come check out the Douglas Block and enjoy several free musical performances. Kudos again to the Rocky Mount Telegram and reporter Laura McFarland for this story. We appreciate our hometown news
• Kudos to reporter Brie Handgraaf at the Rocky Mount Telegram for a great story about the RMFD's Citizens Fire Academy. You'll learn a lot about what these everyday heroes do through this exciting and educational program. Check it out!
• Watch this video featuring a few longtime Rocky Mount residents. They'd love to see you this weekend during the grand opening festivities at the Douglas Block. View all the events going on this weekend at www.douglasblock.org!
• Downtown Live kicks off a week from tomorrow with the Embers!! For more info, go to www.imperialcentre.org
• Bishops football players donate time to area youth
• We hope to see you (and your favorite canine) at Paws in the Park this Sunday afternoon!
• Bernie Reeves To Keynote 2011 NEER Entrepreneur of the Year Banquet
• NEER Announces 2011 Finalists for Entrepreneur of the Year Award
• Have you used the City of Rocky Mount's new online bill pay features? If so, what do you think?
• ABA franchise to call Don Scalf Court home
• Nash County Blood Drive Listing for May
• Southern Bank Contributes to NCC’s Scholarship Program
• ECC Honor Society Inducts 34 Students
• Nash Community College Emergency Medical Technicians Graduate
• Nash Community College Recieves $20,000 Progress Energy Foundation Grant
• NCC Announces Nurse Aide I and II Graduates
• Blue and Gold ends season with bitter one-run loss
• Bishops drop a painful pair to visiting Piedmont in final doubleheader of season
• Tomorrow, April 22, is Earth Day! Since tomorrow is also Good Friday (a city holiday), we haven't planned a local Earth Day event. But we hope you'll check out these suggested ways to show some love to the planet we call home:
• Come celebrate the grand opening of the Douglas Block in Downtown Rocky Mount!
• NCWC hosts 46th annual Athletics Awards Ceremony
• Downtown Live kicks off at the Imperial Centre just two weeks from today!
• In observance of the Easter holiday, city offices will be CLOSED tomorrow for Good Friday.
• Rocky Mount Police Chief John H. Manley, Jr. Announces Plans To Retire
• Rocky Mount Academy's Upper School Presented its 8th Annual Spring Musical on March 27 and 28
• SBI Report Indicates 14.3% Decrease in Part 1 Crimes for 2010
• Rachel Williams Wins Full Tuition Scholarship to RMA
• Historic Preservation Trades School Set for April 30
• Tremendous second round not enough to carry Bishops to conference crown
• Men's tennis squad captures third consecutive USA South tournament title
• Rocky Mount, please be careful and stay safe. What's the weather like at your house?
• Women's tennis ends season a step short of conference championship match
• Women's tennis ends season a step short of conference championship match
• Men's team advances to third straight USA South Tournament Final
• Paws in the Park has been postponed due to the weather. We'll let you know the new date as soon as we can. Stay tuned!!
• Bishops see USA South tournament hopes vanish at hands of Monarchs
• NCWC eliminates Methodist only to be eliminated by Averett
• "Woof, arf arf!", says your dog. Translation: "Take me to Paws in the Park tomorrow!"
• NCWC knocks off Ferrum, 10-1, to stay alive in USA South Tourney
• Bishops drop tourney opener to Peace, 3-2
• Bishops drop tournament opener 3-0
• Second half of spring awards loaded with Bishops
• Trio of golfers earn All-Conference nods including "Rookie of the Year"
• Chamber Hosts 12th Annual State of the Community Update Forum
• Rocky Mount Area Chamber of Commerce Names Almand’s Drug Stores April Small Business of the Month
• Nash Community College Receives United Way Award
• "Red rover, red rover, send your dog on over" to Sunset Park this Saturday!
• Blue and Gold earn seven USA South All-Conference nods in baseball and softball
• Bishops baseball uniform far more than just another jersey
• History of Trees Exhibition Chosen as Cover of Carolina Arts
• United Hospice of Rocky Mount Announces New Community Relations Representative
• Public Hearings Being Held for 2011 Redistricting
• Did you know? The City's Emergency Communications Center Personnel answered over 210,000 calls in 2010. During this week of National Telecommunicators Week, we honor the men and women who assist us in times of distress with police, fire, or emergenc
• Student Success Center Secures Noteworthy Grant
• Blue and Gold teams set to begin USA South tourney play
• Perfect record lands Kjelberg "Rookie of the Week" honors
• Tarboro Coach Speaks to Edgecombe Group on Leadership
• Student Success Center Secures Noteworthy Grant
• It's National Library Week! Show your love for Braswell Memorial Library by checking out their Facebook page and all the activities that they have planned.
• Bishops land eighth seed in USA South tourney despite pair of losses
• Blue and Gold pour on 14 runs in league finale
• Bishops end season with home loss to Greensboro
• Men claim match victory and No. 1 spot in USA South tourney
• Women end USA South schedule with victory
• Both men's and women's tennis squads claim 9-0 decisions
• FYI, another road alert: The NC Department of Transportation will close the right lane of I-95 South in Nash County near Whitakers between mile markers 150 & 149 on Monday, April 11, 7 am-7 pm, weather permitting. The lane closure is necessary for cr
• Blue and Gold men coast while women fight uphill battle
• A friendly reminder...loose leaf collection service has concluded for the year. If you have piles of leaves or pine straw at the curb, please put the yard waste in clear plastic bags for collection. Loose leaf collection is offered annually in November
• Thanks to the Rocky Mount Telegram for their coverage of an important workshop taking place in Rocky Mount this week! We're honored & excited to show off Rocky Mount's award winning facilities to parks & recreation professionals from t
• Despite resilliant second half, Bishops drop league game at Methodist
• Cokey Road will be closed to traffic at the railroad crossing next week. The NC Department of Transportation will be constructing sidewalks and traffic islands near the crossing during the road closure. Traffic will be detoured off of Cokey Rd onto Plan
• Blue and Gold captures second place behind pair of top five finishers
• Blue and Gold look to turn things around after weekend skid
• Rocky Mount's Summer Music Series - DOWNTOWN LIVE - kicks off ONE MONTH FROM TODAY with the Embers!
• Bishops just eight strokes back; tied for fourth after opening round
• We didn't mention that SUBWAY is sponsoring this year's Lawn Chair Theatre series! Thank you Subway!! Eat Fresh!
• Lawn Chair Theatre will return to the Imperial Centre this summer! Free family movies on the lawn...good times!
• Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be one of the brave men or women who fight fires, enact rescues, & save lives? Now’s your chance to find out first hand! The Rocky Mount Fire Department’s Citizen’s Fire Academy will
• Selander claims USA South "Rookie of the Week" honors
• The Rocky Mount Police Department refers many victims of domestic violence to My Sister's House, an important community partner of the RMPD. Tonight you can help support My Sister's House just by dining out at Pizza Inn on Fairview Rd. from 5pm
• Bishops play better, but lose second straight in Fayetteville
• NCWC falls short to visiting Vixens
• Bishops baseball squad stumbles on road
• Blue and Gold drop pair to visiting Averett
• Bishops men claim seventh straight; women go back-to-back
• Bishops men and women crush Panthers with pair of 9-0 decisions
• About 450 kids will kick off their spring baseball & softball season at the Rocky Mount Sports Complex tonight! The Rocky Mount Parks & Recreation Department's Athletics Division will host an opening ceremony tonight at 6:00 for all the pla
• Join us TOMORROW for Rocky Mount's BIGGEST Easter Egg Hunt! See you at Sunset Park between 10am & 2pm. Remember to bring a basket for each kid and your camera to take pictures with the Easter Bunny. See you there!
• Blue and Gold's men's team rises to No. 11 in nation
• What historical subject - person, place, or event - would you like to see honored with a NC Highway Historical Marker? Note, there are guidelines set by the State for this program.
• The City's online billing & customer information system is now available! If you have a recent utility bill with you, you can register for an account and view and pay your bill online. Try it out at this link!
• If you are a contractor who does quality work and would like to bid on jobs for the City's CDBG and HOME Rehabilitation Programs, you are invited to attend a FREE workshop on Tuesday, April 5 at 1:00 pm in the City Council Chamber at City Hall. Com
• Bishops down No. 22 Mary Washington
• Men keep streak alive, women fall just short
• Bill Allen Named VP of Enrollment Management
• Don't miss this event on Saturday!! Sunset Easter EGGstravaganza is the BIGGEST Easter Egg Hunt in Rocky Mount! And everything is FREE!
• Three bombs in extra innings not enough for Blue and Gold
• Changes for Bishops not enough to down Captains
• City of Rocky Mount Working With Alta Greenways, Inc. to Develop Pedestrian Plan
• NEER to Present Seventeenth Annual Award to the NEER Entrepreneur of the Year for 2011
• Manpower Offers Management Succession Webinar Wednesday, March 30th
• Amidst a celebration of baseball's 50th season the squad claims a 2-1 victory
• Despite Alexander two-run homerun Bishops lose 6-4
• FREE compost is available today for you to pick up in Rocky Mount! If you plan to work in your yard this weekend, go get some free compost for your plant beds and landscaping needs. Click this link for the map.
• ECC Group Returns from Italy
• Bishops and Jumbos combine for nearly two games, but finish in draw
• Melanie Davis Wilder of the Davis Furniture Company spoke during today's groundbreaking ceremony. Melanie spoke on behalf of all downtown businesses when she reminded the audience that Downtown Rocky Mount is OPEN FOR BUSINESS throughout this projec
• Blue and Gold to celebrate 50 years of baseball on Saturday
• Blue and Gold perform well in loss at No. 1 Trojans
• Bishops women snag first conference victory
• Roger Taylor receives nod to USA South Confernce Hall of Fame
• Snellman earns Division III All-Star game invite
• The Rocky Mount Police Department is assisting with an Operation Medicine Drop event this week. Drop off your expired, unused prescription drugs or over-the-counter medications today (3/23) & Sat., March 26 from 11am to 7pm each day at the following
• Battling Bishops to Celebrate 50 Years of Baseball
• Blue and Gold claim 8-5 victory over Tigers
• Balzano's performance in net not enough to push Bishops to first victory
• Tharrington's grand slam pushes Bishops to split with Meredith
• Taal accepts men's soccer head coaching position
• → North Carolina Highway Historical Markers: Here's a sign from Rocky Mount!
• Wesleyan claims 5-4 victory against #13 Johns Hopkins
• Bring your whole family for the BIGGEST Easter Egg Hunt in Rocky Mount! All activities (including the rides at Sunset Park) are FREE!
• Join the conversation about Rocky Mount's Pedestrian Plan on our Discussion Board! Voice your opinions about sidewalks, pedestrian crosswalks & safety, greenways & trails, and any other related concerns. Be sure to take the online survey!
• Softball and men's tennis boast USAS "Rookie of the Week" recipients
• We've just started a discussion about pedestrian planning in Rocky Mount! Are you interested in how locations are determined for sidewalk construction? Want to tell us where pedestrian crossings need to be installed? What about trails and greenwa
• Join us this Thursday as we celebrate the groundbreaking of the Main Street Improvement Project in Rocky Mount!
• Blue and Gold fall 22-1
• Bishops can't hold on to lead; lose 7-3 in extra innings
• Enjoy this beautiful weather in the courtyard at the Imperial Centre! KIDS DAY starts at 1pm and lasts til 4:00. Hosted by the Maria V. Howard Arts Center, Kids Day includes a drum circle from Music Explorium, drum making, clay activities, a puppet show
• Wesleyan sweeps doubleheader at Mary Baldwin
• Men's tennis squad adds to winning streak in USAS opener
• Four Bishops errors doom upset opportunity
• Rocky Mount & Wilson Police & Fire personnel will take part in a fun event tonight at Birchwood Country Club in Nashville! HEROES GOT TALENT will showcase the many talents of our local police officers and firefighters. Admission is only $5 at the
• NCWC and Mustangs put on offensive showcase; Bishops win again
• Bishops to host Christopher Newport in conference action
• Bishops capture 3-2 victory
• Dougherty named to D3Hoops.com All-Region team
• Lyles named USAS Golf "Rookie of the Week"
• Wesleyan's women fall in USAS opener at Meredith
• Blue and Gold continue to play tough in loss
• Wesleyan drops close pair in USAS opener
• NCWC Professor to Co-Host Symposium on March 22
• NCC Students to Perform The Curious Savage
• South Village Rehabilitation & Nursing Center Welcomes Dr. Michael A. Lawrence, M. D. as New Medical Director
• Utility Concerns to be Discussed March 17th at Town Hall Meeting
• Coelho one of just three to stroke an eagle as Bishops finish 16th
• Blue and Gold men win third straight match, women lose for first time
• Sunset Easter EGGstravaganza will be the biggest Easter Egg Hunt in town! Join us Saturday, April 2, 10am-2pm, at Sunset Park. All activities are FREE! Bring your basket for the Easter Egg Hunt at 11:30 am. The Easter Egg Hunt will take place throughou
• The NC Dept of Transportation is seeking public input on the proposed final version of the State Transportation Improvement plan (a plan required by the federal government that includes all projects that will use federal aid highway funds). A series of p
• Celebrate Youth Art Month with the Maria V. Howard Arts Center's Annual Kids Day! Kids Day is this Sunday, March 20, 1:00-4:00 pm, at the Imperial Centre. All activities are FREE and open to the public. Join us for an afternoon of fun filled fami
• Revamped ASPIRE Program Promotes Directors
• Softball goes 1-1 against Division III teams in Myrtle Beach
• The American Red Cross Turnage Chapter is on Facebook!
• LaGrange escapes with two-point victory
• Women's lacrosse falls just short in overtime
• Blue and Gold take advantage of pair of homeruns to earn split with Rowan
• Don't forget to set your clocks an hour forward tonight! Remember, the Rocky Mount Fire Department recommends that you test your smoke detectors every six months. Test them when you change your clocks in the spring & fall, and you'll be se
• Bishops' men's and women's teams continue early season domination
• Looking for something fun to do this weekend? GYPSY returns to the stage at the Imperial Centre tonight, Saturday night, and Sunday afternoon. Come see a fantastic live musical at a bargain price! Call 972-1266 for info & tickets.
• USAS releases link for conference tournament highlights
• Colby Lyles leads Wesleyan to match play victory
• Over 2,000 people are showing their support for Rest in Peace Rafiq “Sammy” Salim Soufan, a Facebook page created in memory of Sammy Soufan.
• Remember this story from a few weeks ago? We've heard that Good Morning America will reference it in a story about the negative effects of counterfeit goods, which may air tomorrow (Friday morning).
• Wesleyan Alum Celebrates Anniversary of Silver Star
• Students Reap Benefits of Alternative Spring Break
• Have we mentioned that the BIGGEST Easter Egg Hunt in town is absolutely FREE?? Hope to see you and your kids at Sunset Park on April 2! All rides and activities will be FREE during Sunset Easter EGGstravaganza!
• Bishops earn sweep over Penn State-Abington
• N.C. Wesleyan opens spring schedule against Millersville
• Women's tennis team opens season with 7-2 victory
• Golden East Society For Human Resources Management and The Chamber Partner to Host Legislative Forum with Congresswoman Renee Ellmers
• You're invited to take part in the RMPD's Citizen's Police Academy, 26th Session! Learn about community policing, search and seizure, drug awareness, CSI, use of force, and firearms training, and participate in a ride along with a police
• Bishops go 2-2 at Beach Blast tournament; earn first wins of season
• Blue and Gold show growth; lose close contest at Hollins
• N .C. Wesleyan falls in pair at top 5 Shenandoah
• Wesleyan's quest for third championship ends in 56-69 NCAA Tournament loss
• Men's tennis team earns No. 10 ranking from ITA
• A reminder about loose leaf collection on the SOUTH route next week...you can spend your weekend raking leaves to the edge of your yard for collection! Rocky Mount Public Works will offer loose leaf collection on the south route the weeks of March 7-11 a
• NCWC loses pair of leads and pair of games
• Great story in the Rocky Mount Telegram about GYPSY, opening this Friday evening at Theatre at the Imperial Centre! This musical will have six performances, this weekend and next. Those in attendance on opening night will see our outstanding local commun
• Bishops drop pair to visiting Guilford
• See you Saturday!
• Blue and Gold fall just short in Memphis, 6-5 to Rhodes
• Rocky Mount Parks & Recreation is excited to host this two day workshop at the Imperial Centre! Did you know that the Imperial Centre is available for private rentals, such as workshops, wedding receptions, banquets, conferences, and board meetings?
• The 2011 International Festival of Cultures returns to Brown Auditorium on the campus of Nash Community College this Saturday! This is a FREE event. Come out anytime between 12:00 noon until 4:00 pm. If you have any questions, please call 972-1181.
• Register your kids today for Rocky Mount Parks & Recreation's spring athletic programs! Registration forms are available at this link, at the Parks & Recreation office in City Hall, or at RM Wilson Gym.
• Bishops set to play Franklin and Marshall in NCAA opening round
• Bishop Men's Basketball Headed to NCAA Tournament
• Bishops fall 7-3 to Averett after Saturday's Conference-opening win
• Blue and Gold still seeking first win after weekend tournament
• Lacrosse opens 2011 campaign with pair of home matches
• NCWC uses 74-70 victory to sweep regular-season and tournament crowns
• NCWC earns 6-4 victory in USAS opener
• Rocky Mount Public Works advises that loose leaf collection will resume for four weeks in March. The first week of loose leaf collection will be offered Feb. 28-March 4 in the north route. Loose leaf collection will then move to the south route the week
• Blue and Gold defeat Greensboro, head back to USAS tourney finals
• NCWC drops 15-0 decision to LaGrange, looks ahead to USAS play
• Visit the Tar River Orchestra & Chorus page for a $5 COUPON for the Symphonic Band's concert tomorrow night at the Dunn Center!
• Softball to begin regular season while baseball opens conference sched.
• Six Blue and Gold players selected to All-Conference teams
• Wrightsville Beach World Autism Awareness Weekend April 1-3
• United Hospice Welcomes New Volunteer Coordinator - Wendy Davis
• Twin Counties Competitive Study - A Vision for the Future
• City Announces Downtown Live Lineup & Schedule for 2011
• Leadership Conference Draws Hundreds
• Visit this page to view current job opportunities with the City of Rocky Mount.
• We have LOTS of great events coming up! Check out the events section of our Facebook page and make plans to join us!
• Bishops to host Greensboro in USA South tournament
• NCWC President Jim Gray Accepts NCAA Appointment
• President Gray selected to Chancellors/Presidents group
• The Rocky Mount Senior Center invites all single adults age 55 & up to take part in a new program called SIMPLY SINGLE. Simply Single is all about making new friends and “getting back in the game”. Simply Single will get started with an o
• NC Community Foundation Announces a Grant Writer Workshop
• Tour Scheduled for New Senior Apartments
• Together NC - A Discussion About the State Budget to be Held February 23rd
• The Rocky Mount Area Chamber Welcomes New and Returning Volunteer Leadership
• Preparations Underway for Wesleyan Cup Golf Tourney
• Dougherty claims second "Player of the Week" award
• We're excited to host a group from Englewood Elementary on a visit and tour of City Hall and the RMPD this afternoon! We're expecting about 25 students, their parents, and their teachers. To schedule a tour of Rocky Mount City Hall for your s
• Bishops men's teams claim schools first ever President's Cup
• Bishops finish season with high hopes for 2012
• Bishops claim 2011 USAS Regular-Season Conference championship
• The USA South released the format for next week's conference basketball tournament today
• NCWC falls just short on road at Peace
• Bishops get a late three by Dougherty to claim 10th USAS victory
• The classic East/West debate is going on over at the Our State Magazine Facebook page...whose BBQ is better?
• Have you seen Best Picture Oscar-nominee "The King's Speech"? The LA Times is surprised to find that it's a hit in Rocky Mount!
• City offices will be open on Monday (some banks and other offices will be closed for President's Day). Reminder: The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles advises that all driver license offices will be closed on President’s Day, Monday, Feb. 21,
• NCWC allows six-run second inning to fall 15-4 at Randolph Macon
• Great news!
• NCWC Prepares to Host 2011 LEAD Conference
• NCWC fails to complete comeback against Mt. Olive
• Wessell name USAS "Pitcher of the Week"
• Triangle Architecture Fans Head Downeast
• From Braswell Memorial Library We need your HELP!!! Braswell Memorial Library is having a focus group meeting to discuss the future of the library. We are looking for non-users or seldom users to share with us what we could do to make the library a plac
• On Mon., Feb. 21 at 11:00 AM, the Joint Veterans Committee will honor the memory of Cpl. Thomas A. Batts, Sr. at the Rocky Mount Veterans Memorial at Jack Laughery Park. Cpl. Batts was a survivor of the Battle of Hagaru, North Korea and a recipient of th
• NCWC scores nine runs to power past Eagles
• NCWC drops pair of games in double-header against Bridgewater
• Bishops find a way in men's game, while women's seniors end home stand on tough note
• Fun concert by the Tar River Symphonic Band coming up at the Dunn Center!! Check the Tar River Orchestra & Chorus page for more info...
• Anybody going to the RM/Northern Nash womens basketball game tonight? You don't want to miss the halftime show! Nearly 40 Rocky Mount area seniors have been invited to perform! They will dance to "Electric Slide". These 38 seniors &ndash
• Wesleyan to Offer Three Ratchford Music Scholarships
• Bishops to host Kay Yow Cancer Foundation's "Pink Zone"
• Rocky Mount's Sunset Easter EGGstravaganza continues to develop with more & more activities! Rocky Mount Parks & Recreation will offer FREE balloon animals and face painting throughout the event! Bring your kids to Sunset Park on Saturday,
• Men take another step toward a championship while women take another step toward improvement
• Dr. Evan D. Duff Named VP of Adult Education
• Bishops fail to take advantage of opportunities, lose 4-2
• Reminder - come hear the public presentation of the Twin County Competitiveness Study TODAY, 5:30pm, at the Imperial Centre, 270 Gay Street, Downtown Rocky Mount.
• FYI, from NCDOT: All NC DMV driver license offices will be closed on President’s Day, Monday, Feb. 21, while the National Driver Registry is updated. All offices are expected to reopen for business at 8 am on Tues., Feb. 22. Questions about DMV ser
• Rahm/Webb take home baseball recognition, while Thomas earns basketball award
• Another great FREE activity at this year's Sunset Easter EGGstravaganza...decorate your own Easter Hat with Carrie Morningstar! Click this link to learn more about Rocky Mount's BIGGEST Easter Egg Hunt (and four hour EGGstravaganza) at Sunset
• Come hear an update on the Twin County Competitiveness Study, an effort to evaluate & improve the economic competitiveness of Nash & Edgecombe Counties. Please join us Wed., Feb. 9 at 5:30 pm, in the Theatre at the Imperial Centre (270 Gay St., R
• NCWC opens season with pair of multi-run victories
• Bishop's men seperate themselves with victory; women continue to show growth in loss
• Don't forget! The Sweetheart 5K is next Saturday, Feb. 12 in Rocky Mount!!
• The RMPD reminds you to cheer on your Steelers or Packers SAFELY this weekend! Click on this link provided by the NFL.
• Twin County Competitiveness Study to be Held at Imperial Centre
• Nominations Now Open for Full Tuition Scholarship to RMA
• NCWC set to open 50th baseball season Sunday
• NC Wesleyan Announces Fall Academic Honor Lists
• Come hear an update on the Twin County Competitiveness Study, an effort to evaluate & improve the economic competitiveness of Nash & Edgecombe Counties. Please join us Wed., Feb. 9 at 5:30 pm, in the Theatre at the Imperial Centre (270 Gay St., R
• Rocky Mount's Sunset Easter EGGstravaganza will include FIVE inflatable play areas for kids!! The inflatables will be provided by DBA World Class Fundraisers. All activities are FREE at Sunset Easter EGGstravaganza!! Mark your calendars now to jo
• Bishop's improvements lead to 52-point turnaround
• Tomorrow is Groundhog Day! What do you think, Rocky Mount...are you up for six more weeks of winter?
• Dougherty named USAS "Player of the Week"
• Bishops set to host Newport News before traveling to Christopher Newport
• Junior Guild Holds 8th Annual Bargain Sale
• City Sign Ordinance to be Enforced
• National Wear Red Day this Friday February 4th
• Chamber Taps Morris Wilder as Transition Consultant
• Nash Community College Awards Bradshaw Highest Academic Honor
• Holiday Inn-Rocky Mount Employee Receives the Best of the Best Award
• Rocky Mount's Sunset Easter EGGstravaganza will be THE BIGGEST Easter Egg Hunt in town! Over 10,000 candied eggs will be available for your kids to find at Sunset Park on Saturday, April 2. Find the GOLDEN egg and receive a GIANT Easter Basket!
• Men's team stays even atop USAS, women continue trying to find their way
• Bishops turn the ball over 32 times in three-point road loss
• Basseches makes a return engagement at Dunn Center
• Sunday's double header to serve as host to rival and initiatives
• Men's tennis selected preseason conference favorite
• Most of us are too busy to cross everything off our to do list between 9 & 5. That's one reason why we have this Citizens Reporting Center on our city website. You can use this form at your convenience to report problems with city infrastructure
• Distinguished Citizen Award 2011 Presented to Robert "Ziggy" Zalzneck
• Lyn Brown Presented 2010 Woody Brown Award
• Trudy Lynn Receives 2010 Ambassador of the Year Award
• Chamber Holds 107th Annual Meeting
• Bell Rings for Bishops
• Coats and Rich Join Institutional Advancement Staff
• Nash Community College Offers Free and Low Cost Solutions to Local Business & Individuals
• Make your voice heard! The NC Department of Transportation wants your feedback on statewide bicycle and pedestrian safety issues. The survey will take about 10 minutes to complete, is completely anonymous, and will assist the state in assessing your nee
• Bishop men go 2-1, women 0-4 in USA South action
• Just a reminder about loose leaf collection...if you have leftover leaves and are willing to work outside on this very cold day!! Rocky Mount Public Works crews will collect loose leaves at the curb on the north route the week of Monday, January 24 a
• NRMPS Early College High School Begins Application Process
• Do you receive the RMPD's E-Policing reports? See today's report at this link for important info from the Rocky Mount Police Department.
• The City of Rocky Mount's 2011 Schedule of Events honoring the life and legacy of Dr. King. Please join us for these free community activities!
• The City of Rocky Mount's 2011 Schedule of Events honoring the life and legacy of Dr. King. Please join us for these free community activities!
• Join us tomorrow morning for Rocky Mount's 23rd Annual Unity Breakfast! No advance registration is required, and the program and continental breakfast are both free. The breakfast begins at 7am, and the program begins at 8am. It's all happen
• Battling Bishop women struggle against pair of top-20 teams
• Wesleyan knocks off CNU and GC to complete 2-0 week at home
• Wesleyan Prepares to Celebrate MLK Day on Monday
• reposting: The Nash Community College Metalworkers Club invites you to play in their indoor Corn Hole Tournament on Saturday, January 22 in the NCC Business & Industry Center. $40 per two-player team. Registration: 9-10am, Tournament: 10am- 2pm. Priz
• Check out our email newsletter for January 2011!
• Reminder of the Unity Breakfast on Monday! The continental breakfast will begin at 7am, and the program will begin at 8am. Click this link for more info!
• Receive AMBER Alerts about missing children in NC on this page! Just launched today!
• Do your kids have inexhaustible levels of energy? Do they need wide open spaces to run around and have fun? Sign them up for HOT SHOT SOCCER! Soccer is one of the best remedies around for "MOM!! I'M BORED!" and endless hours of TV &
• NCWC to Sponsor Junior Varsity Baseball Program
• Reposting from earlier today...city crews did NOT provide curbside collection service today (Jan. 11). If you live on the Tuesday collection route, please leave your bins at the curb. Crews will collect your garbage and recycling as soon as road conditio
• Rocky Mount Public Works announces ONE additional week of loose leaf collection will be offered for each route. Crews will collect loose leaves at the curb on the north route the week of Monday, Jan. 24 and on the south route the week of Monday, Jan. 31.
• Do you follow Braswell Memorial Library on Facebook? If so, you know that the library will close today at 5pm due to inclement weather.
• Due to the weather, city crews will NOT provide curbside collection service on Tuesday, January 11. If you live on the Tuesday collection route, please leave your bins at the curb. Crews will collect your garbage and recycling as soon as road conditions
• In 2010, 125 citizens participated in the RMPD Ride A Long Program! If you want to learn first-hand what police officers do every day, you too can participate in this program! To be eligible, you must be at least 18, live, work, or own a business in RM,
• Please note! If you receive curbside collection service on Tuesdays, please place ONLY garbage & recycling at the curb tonight. Crews will not be able to collect bulk waste or yard waste tomorrow. Please note that Tuesday's collection service m
• Thomas' 21 lifts men to first league win, women drop third straight
• A new year means it's time to get organized and get rid of clutter. If you have questions about what you can dispose of at the curb, click this link and learn more about the Environmental Services Division of Rocky Mount Public Works.
• Are you following the City of Rocky Mount on Twitter?
• Please print this file and post it in your office, church, or other location for all to see!
• Diamond Bishops to field junior varsity squad in 2011-2012
• Bishop men wrap up non-conference play with two home victories
• Join us for Rocky Mount's 23rd Annual Unity Breakfast!
• Check out this local 5K roadrace, co-sponsored by Rocky Mount Parks & Recreation and the Tar River Running Co.!
• Sign up to take part in a CPR Saturday!
• Panthers erase 17-point deficit in second half to steal 73-67 victory
• SAVE $5 BEFORE 5:00!! Sign up your kids for Hot Shot Soccer, a youth program to be held this spring at the Rocky Mount Sports Complex! Today (Jan. 3) is the final day for Early Bird Registration, which comes with the savings of $5 per registration fee.
• In observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Day, city offices will be closed on Monday, January 17, 2011. Tar River Transit will NOT operate on Jan. 17. The Rocky Mount Senior Center, Booker T. Washington Community Center, South Rocky Mount Community
• A reminder that city offices & most recreational facilities will be closed this Friday, Dec. 31. The Imperial Centre-including the Children's Museum & the Arts Center-will be open throughout the weekend. Garbage & recycling will be colle
• Rocky Mount Public Works crews were scheduled to collect loose leaves this week on the south route. Due to the weather, this has been pushed back to next week. After next week, loose leaf collection will be suspended until March. When loose leaf col
• Please review the winter weather messages in this email. Of note: no curbside collection for tomorrow (Tuesday, Dec. 28). See this link for more details. Please post a comment below if you have any questions. Thanks!
• Resolve to learn how to save a life in 2011! You can learn CPR and how to use a defibrillator for FREE thanks to a partnership between the Rocky Mount Fire Department and the Turnage Chapter of the American Red Cross! The class is free, but you must regi
• We'd love to see your pictures of the snow in Rocky Mount! Feel free to post pics on this page.
• City offices are open tomorrow, however several city recreational facilities will operate on a two hour delay tomorrow morning...the RM Senior Center, the BTW Community Center, South Rocky Mount Community Center, and the RM Wilson Gym will all open at 10
• Rocky Mount Public Works crews are at work this snowy Sunday attempting to clear area roads. If you must venture out in this weather, please drive slowly. If you come across one of the city's streets crews, please do not follow them closely and giv
• Merry Christmas Rocky Mount!!!!!
• The RMPD is searching for two suspects wanted in a robbery that occurred this afternoon at First South Bank, 300 Sunset Ave. This link shows the E-Policing Report containing photos of the two suspects. If you think you can identify these suspects, or if
• In your final holiday rush around town, don't forget the bread & milk. Looks like we may have a WHITE CHRISTMAS in Rocky Mount!
• Loose leaf collection will conclude for the season next week on the south route. Public Works crews will resume loose leaf collection in March 2011. When loose leaf collection is NOT in effect, please bag your leaves & place them at the curb for coll
• Rocky Mount Parks & Recreation is now accepting registration for the SPRING 2011 SEASON of Hot Shot Soccer at the Rocky Mount Sports Complex! This exciting youth soccer program welcomes kids ages 3-12. Check out the flyer/registration form here:
• Going on a vacation or headed out of town for the holidays? Sign up for the RMPD Vacation House Watch Program. An officer will periodically check your residence when feasible during his/her shift while you are away. Call 972-1411 to sign up!
• Important Messages for City of Rocky Mount Utility Customers
• Student Administrative Check-In Dates
• Please see this poster for info regarding city closures & related announcements this week. Garbage & recycling will be collected as scheduled, but there is no loose leaf collection this week. Tar River Transit will not operate on Christmas Day.
• Wesleyan men split pair of games before breaking for holidays
• Please continue to drive safely as you are out and about. There have been a total of 22 accidents today reported to the RMPD, as of a few minutes ago To put that into perspective, over the past 30 days the average number of accidents reported to the RM
• Click this link to view today's email newsletter containing winter weather messages for Rocky Mount area residents. Be safe out there!
• FREE tickets for the next 50 people who call 252.985.5197 and say "I love Rocky Mount"! The Off-Broadway cast is here from New York and this musical version of Scrooge is different from anything you have ever seen before. Getting great reviews
• The Rocky Mount Fire Department offers these winter safety tips for your loved ones and property. For more information, call 972-1379.
• Due to the inclement weather, today's garbage, recycling, & yard waste collection route has been rescheduled for this Saturday.
• Please be advised of the wintry weather forecasts for our area. Plan ahead and drive safely. Review safe driving tips with your teenage drivers, and offer to provide transportation or run errands for those who may need your help.
• Mayor David Combs and Chamber Members Join Faith Autobody Repair Centers for Ribbon Cutting
• Leadership Rocky Mount Delivers on Successful Coat Drive
• Community Home Care & Hospice Honors Dedicated Employees
• A reminder that the City's Business Office will be CLOSED tomorrow/Monday, Dec. 13. No one at City Hall will be able to accept payments or answer questions on your utility account tomorrow; the call center will be closed as well. This closure is n
• Come to WINTER WONDERLAND this Sunday afternoon (1-5 pm) at the Imperial Centre! Enjoy music by local school groups, a petting zoo, the 12 birds of Christmas from Sylvan Heights, art & science activities, horse-drawn wagon rides, and a special visit
• The Rocky Mount Police Department needs your help! Can you identify this pool pass? Investigators are trying to find the pool that issued this type of pass; this investigation is related to a breaking and entering case in the Netherwood Road area of
• PLEASE NOTE! The City’s Business Office (the division that assists you with utility bills or property tax bills) will be CLOSED on Monday, Dec. 13. City staff cannot accept payments, meet with customers, or receive calls about bills on this day. Th
• Chamber Member Survey Shows Strong Support for Proposed Sanderson Farms Facility
• ECC Honor Society Inducts New Members
• Nash Community College Announces Inaugural Professorate Class
• Two Additional Students at Rocky Mount Academy Earn 2010 AP Scholar Awards
• Municipalities Honored for Sustainable Practices
• Carolina Regional Orthopaedics Welcomes Orthopaedic Surgeon
• Please be careful if you're out driving tonight or tomorrow, especially on bridges and overpasses. Enjoy the snow, safely!
• Don't forget, the Rocky Mount Christmas Parade is this Sunday at 3pm in Downtown Rocky Mount!
• Honor or remember a loved one by purchasing a $5 luminary to be placed at MLK Park. A luminary celebration ceremony will begin on Monday, December 20 at 7:00 PM to honor and remember those loved ones along with a Christmas sing along. Light refreshments
• Looking for a unique gift for that person on your list who already has everything? Give them season tickets to the Theatre at the Imperial Centre! Check out the 2011 Theatre Season Brochure at the following link. Just $34/person or $30/seniors or stud
• Our email newsletter for December! Full of information you don't want to miss!
• Rocky Mount Public Utilities has restored power to approximately 12000 customers this morning. If you are a RMPU customer and are still experiencing a power outage, call 467-4800.
• The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for the Rocky Mount area tonight, with a chance of severe thunderstorms and damaging winds. Be advised!
• City employees will ring the bell for the Salvation Army this Friday and the following Monday and Tuesday at Sam's Club. Please stop by with your donations!
• Listen to Soul 92 from 6:00 until 7:00 tonight for a live interview with staff from Rocky Mount Public Utilities and the WARM Program. We hear that you'll be able to call in with any questions.
• The Rocky Mount Christmas Parade is this Sunday at 3:00! Hope to see you there!
• Debbie Julio, Special Events Coordinator for Rocky Mount Parks & Recreation, tells us all about the 2010 Rocky Mount Christmas Parade! This year's parade is scheduled for Sunday, December 5 at 3:00 pm in Downtown Rocky Mount.
• 1,700 people get info from the City of Rocky Mount on Facebook! Do your friends know about this page?
• Holiday safety tips for you & your family...
• As we approach the end of the year, you may receive more requests for charitable donations. There are important precautions to consider before you make a donation. Don't let those few disreputable organizations prevent you from giving to worthy ca
• Education Summit Helps Chart Course Toward "Building A World Class Education Economy"
• Sign up to receive the City of Rocky Mount's email newsletter! Each newsletter contains helpful information about city programs, services, & events. You can unsubscribe at any time. Sign up using the form on the right side of our homepage...t
• The final three performances of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" take place this weekend at the Imperial Centre...tonight/Friday at 7:30 pm; Saturday at 7:30 pm; and the Sunday matinee at 2:00 pm. Support the arts in your community! Call 97
• City closings & schedule changes for Thanksgiving 2010.
• Don't miss this special event on Friday!
• The deadline to sign up for this month's FREE CPR training is tomorrow (Thursday) at noon. Call 977-1720 to sign up! You just might save a life! These free classes are offered through a partnership between the Rocky Mount Fire Department and the
• Join us for FREE BREAKFAST TOMORROW! Tune in to Spotlight on the Community on JAMMIN' 99.3 FM tomorrow morning as they broadcast live from the City of Rocky Mount Fire Museum, 404 S. Church Street, across from the train station. Fire Marshal Phil
• Nash County December Blood Drives
• ECC Trustees Reappointed
• Edgecombe Community College announces Student Ambassadors for 2010-2011
• Nash Community College Students Complete Detention Officer Certification
• Leadership Rocky Mount Coats for Kids and Backpack Buddies Food Drive
• Don't miss "A Midsummer Night's Dream" on stage at the Imperial Centre in November 2010! Call 972-1266 for info.
• Rocky Mount Area Residents can take FREE CPR classes thanks to a new partnership between the Rocky Mount Fire Department and the Frederick E. Turnage Chapter of the American Red Cross. In this video, Rocky Mount Fire Chief Trey Mayo talks about the impo
• Nash Community College Welcomes New Faculty
• Registration Under Way for Spring Semester
• ECC Instructor Elected President of State Organization
• Chamber Sponsors Blood Drive Thursday, November 18th
• United Way Reaches Half Way Point on Their Goal
• Nash County November Blood Drives
• Members Display Top-Notch Exhibits and Generate Great Leads at 2010 Business Expo
• Chamber Forum Features Experts in Lean Transformation
• Historic Stonewall Manor to Host It's First Annual Trunk or Treat
• Twin County Chambers Partner to Host Business Education Summit
• Educational Leader NCC President Emeritus, Dr. J. Reid Parrott, Jr. Receives ECU Alumni Distinguished Service Award
• Nash Community College Names Mayo as Grant Writer
• Director of United Way Visits NCC Child Development Center
• Babington Technology, LLC Named September Small Business of the Month
• West Corporation to Hire 250+ at Rocky Mount Location
• Over 800 Students & Parents Attend Second Annual Open House at NCC
• FAC Wins NCC Foundation 21st Annual Student Scholarship Golf Classic
• Town of Nashville and SCORE to Host FREE Seminar October 28th
• Breast Cancer Survivors: Get Real & Heel FREE Education Series Begins Tuesday, October 26
• ECC Announces New Instructors and Staff
• New Organization- Bibles, Badges and Business to Hold First City-Wide “Community Challenge” at Imperial Center
• The Rocky Mount and Tarboro Chamber Join Forces to Promote The Twin County Business Education Summit
• New Satellite Office Established in Kinston NC
• Business & Industry Forum Lean Transformation to be Held Thursday, November 11th
• Schools Adopt New Wesleyan Experience Program
• 2010 AP Scholar Awards Earned by Rocky Mount Academy Students
• Robert Cray Band Performs October 30
• Telegram to Hold Centennial Open House
• Rocky Mount Public Utilities will have a booth at the Down East Festival/BBQ Throw Down kick off party this Friday night in Downtown Rocky Mount. Come learn about the work that your local public power and public natural gas employees do throughout the y
• The Ultimate Festival Returns to Downtown Rocky Mount
• Edgecombe Small Business Bolstered by GATE Program
• Cardboard Kayak Project Teaching Real World Skills
• EMPAC Receives State Grant
• Rocky Mount Academy Reports Highest Scores in the Area Among Public and Non-Public Schools
• NRMPS Teacher of the Year 2010-2011 to Receive Honda Insight Hybrid from Davenport Honda
• Cavin’s Business Solutions Expands Operations
• Nash Community College to Host Technical Education Open House
• Century Link Offers Telephone Assistance to Low Income and Elderly
• The Rocky Mount Area Chamber of Commerce Presents Politics and Pig in the Park
• Do any of you remember back when diners, hotels, stores, & theatres would advertise on their si
• Go inside the Buck Leonard Exhibit at the Imperial Centre with City Beat This Week! Did you know?
• Travel to Italy with ECC
• Twenty-Fifth ECC Golf Tournament Set for Sept. 16
• Did you know that cigarette butts are the most littered item in the country? Dropping cigarette bu
• The YPN Network of Rocky Mount Presents 2010 IMPACT Forum
• Make the Right Connection at Business Expo 2010
• State Treasurer Janet Cowell to Keynote Expo Symposium and Luncheon
• NCC Foundation Plans for 21st Annual Scholarship Golf Classic
• Olivia Wells, 2010 National Merit Scholarship Winner
• Nash Community College Announces Plans for New Building
• Residential Hazardous Waste Amnesty Day Scheduled for October 2nd
• Free Productivity Tools Seminar to be Presented at Business Expo
• Chamber Hosts Free Business Expo Teleconference
• Kickball Tournament Brings Together Neighbors for A Worthy Cause
• 2010 IMPACT Forum September 23
• ECC Golf Tournament Celebrates 25 Years
• Edgecombe Community College Announces a Stellar Lineup of Four Well-Known Artists
• Civil War Reenactment Comes to Historic Stonewall Manor
• United Way Campaign Kick-off Planned for Thursday, September 9th
• Thousands of North Carolinians to Join Forces For the Big Sweep
• Edgecombe Community College Has Another Record Enrollment
• Rocky Mount to Host Statewide Law Enforcement Conference
• Philanthropy Journal Recognizes Reach Out Rocky Mount and Fun Run for Charities
• Tar River MHA, and Area L AHEC, Presents WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Planning) Seminar
• Family Medical Center of Rocky Mount Adds Ultrasound Imaging as a New Service
• Students prep for semester
• Nashville to host foreign officials
• Rocky Mount plant to add 30 jobs
• Woman in stable condition after being hit by car
• Advocacy group hopes to curb euthanasia at animal shelter
• Suddenlink to Carry NFL Network and NFL RedZone
• Teens learn to adapt, respond
• Business leader's legacy as philanthropist lives on
• Nash County september Blood Drives
• City formulates youth strategy
• Leaders say components for growth already are in place
• Area students gear up for new school year
• Ethics probe in play in District 1 race
• Teen raises money for abused children
• N.C. receives millions for high-speed Internet
• Assistant fire chief hangs up his helmet
• Business owners hope feds extend tax cuts
• NCC Foundation Has Successful Year
• Battle, Winslow, Scott & Wiley, PA Selected as August Small Business of the Month
• Upper Coastal Plain SCORE Chapter to Present Business Seminar
• Twenty-Ninth Annual Day for Wesleyan Is September 21
• NRMPS Welcomes 40 Beginning Teachers
• Sylvan Offers Five Effective Study Skills For a Successful School Year
• Fast fingers compete in texting contest across the country
• City Council to discuss Inner City Youth Initiative
• Troopers on patrol as students drive to school
• Sarah Palin endorses Ellmers for U.S. House
• Police look into connections between purse snatchings
• Edgecombe County names teacher of the year
• Chamber Endorses Conference Tournament Bid
• U.S. News list of top schools adds N.C. Wesleyan
• SBI report involves 12 cases in region
• Poultry plant eyes Nash County site
• Police locate missing woman
• Barber gives YMCA campers new hairstyles for school
• Innovation, education must go hand in hand to build area
• Pattillo staff talk pilot program
• Rehab in store for Interstate 95
• Man survives two shootings in six months
• Police search for missing woman
• Rocky Mount census office nears finish
• Police cadets at NCC graduate
• Man killed in I-95 crash
• Bassett Center gives away 380 bookbags to needy families
• School board reviews corporal punishment
• Flat-screen TV thefts increase as more are sold
• Businesses decry road-widening plan
• Tarboro lets volunteers help find homes for pets
• Superintendent takes oath
• Utility program helps customers save cash
• All school board seats contested
• Challengers outraise incumbents in state races
• Celebrities tee off to help children
• Caution important with care for elderly
• Police lieutenant graduates from leadership program
• Streetscape project up for bid
• Nash school board to go over capital projects
• Rural residents have few attractive choices
• Early College begins new year
• Bassett Center reprises back-to-school event
• Nash board splits on ABC pay
• Man sentenced to 12 to 15 years for attempted murder
• Ribbon Cutting held for Seraphina’s Ristorante and Max and Molly’s Restaurant
• 2 NEW RESTAURANTS UNDER ONE ROOF OPEN IN ROCKY MOUNT
• Daughtridge Sales Receives ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management Systems Certification
• Business Leadership Seminar to be held at Double Tree Hotel
• County ends lease agreement with Nashville gun store owner
• Clubs prep for Golf Classic, gala
• Nashville backs downtown perks
• City adds fair housing rules to the books
• Nash Community College Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) Cadets Graduate
• NC Ranked #5 for it's Pro-Business Ranking
• Chamber loses oysters for fall outing menu
• School board approves $71M budget
• Edgecombe renovation waiting for grant award
• Public hearing Monday on fair housing rules
• Can Rocky Mount's potential beat other perceptions?
• Church teams up with city to spruce up park
• Shoppers hit stores in droves to find deals
• Nash to continue using gas chamber
• Council OKs new day care
• Commissioners seek uniform restrictions on clubs, gaming parlors
• Judge postpones murder trial
• Police search for missing man
• "Get Motivated" Seminar Coming to RBC Center Arena
• LEADERSHIP ROCKY MOUNT 2010-2011 CLASS REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
• D. S. Johnson has Over 100 Students in Summer Academy
• Fall Outing to Feature TFC Band
• Nash Community Offers Seminars for Small Businesses
• NC State University offers Manufacturing Tour
• Historic Stonewall Manor to Feature Special Gallery
• Century Link Upgrades 400 NC Customers
• Fire Cadets Complete 21-Week Program
• Sales Tax Holiday Set For August 6-8
• Financial Assistance Funding Opportunity Announcement
• DOT to Hold I-95 Information Meeting on August 17th
• Nash County August Blood Drive
• Nash Community College Launches New Communication Tools
• NCC Announces Third Annual Jack Laughery Ride for Knowledge Sponsors
• Call For Volunteers!
• Rocky Mount City Manager Appoints New Fire Chief
• Thanks for Helping Us Celebrate 106 Years
• Small Business Month Activities Begin
• Nash & Edgecombe Included in $111 Million Broadband Fiber Project
• ECC Graduates Largest Class Ever
• Main Street Solutions Fund Grants
• Nash County June Blood Drives
• TransTech Energy Goes Green
• Providence Bank Announces Earnings & Bank Rating
• ABB Restructuring Medium Voltage Operations
• Chamber Announces 2010 Small Business Award Winners
• Cummins Rocky Mount Engine Plant to Add 210 Jobs
• Nash County July Blood Drives
• Carolinas Gateway Partnership Announces Jade Apparel to Begin Operations in Tarboro
• Leadership Expert Addresses Edgecombe Community College Staff
• Camp Explore at ECC
• Chamber Serves as Community Sponsor for Downtown Live Summer Music Series
• State Leaders Visit ECC
• CenturyLink and Qwest Agree to Merge
• September 16th Selected for 20th Annual Fall Outing at Rose Hill
• WHIG-TV and Don's Body Shop sponsor "I Love Rocky Mount Jingle Contest"
• Leadership Rocky Mount 2010-2011 Class Registration Now Open
• ECC Student Wins Statewide Scholarship
• Annual Business Expo Date Set
• Cox Family Foundation Scholarship Established at Nash Community College
• Local Rocky Mount Resident, Author Eileen S. Williams has Published her First Book
• Nash Community College Introduces 2010 Graduation Speakers
• Rocky Mount Academy Third Trimester Honor Roll
• ECC Foundation Plans 2nd Beach Music & BBQ Festival
• Michael Allen Named Preferred Agent for New Development
• Swine flu information, symptoms and resources for Edgecombe County
• 2008 Designer House at Bayside Manor Empty House Tour June 8 Kick off Aug 1
• Chicago Christian Artist MEREDITH ANDREWS/Alaska Cruise 2008
• Alaska Cruise/Mission Trip 2008
• Hope, Heros, and Little Miracles
• ROCKY MOUNT REAL ESTATE MARKET UPDATE
• LONG AWAITED REAL ESTATE CONCEPT ARRIVES IN ROCKY MOUNT
• Grocery Shopping IS volunteering
• Animal Rescue Organization looking for Good Home
• Applications are Now Being Accepted for ECU's Elementary Education Degree Program at Nash Community
• WNCR is now interviewing for Account Managers
• Hair Stylist WANTED!
• Christmas Parade
• Planetarium: On Tuesdays
• Soup Kitchen
• Meals On Wheels
• Tarside Tales
• Donna Washington
• The David D Trio
• Nightmare Before Christmas

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