Helping a Hero returns to city to dedicate a veteran's home
A retired U.S. Army soldier injured in 2021 in a Humvee crash while preparing for deployment to Afghanistan is going to have a house she can call her own. The Belmont Lake
Cary Cox
Mayor's office issues proclamation honoring the local Salvation Army
The Salvation Army held a special volunteer appreciation luncheon last month in conjunction with launching its celebration of 100 years of service to the local community. But May 13 had an even more
Former star athlete honored by NC Senate
N.C. Sen. Lisa Barnes, R-11th District, found herself inspired by N.C. Wesleyan University graduate Gregor Baum’s accomplishments since the German immigrant arrived in Rocky Mount in August 2021. Baum had
Renovation of former Booker T. Washington High gym celebrated
An official city gathering Wednesday afternoon recognizing the completed renovation of the former Booker T. Washington High School gymnasium and anticipating the exciting future of the facility ended with a moment honoring the
Retired veteran calls for actions that will honor the nation's fallen
The guest speaker at an annual Memorial Day ceremony in Rocky Mount quoted the late Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to emphasize the importance of honoring those who paid the highest price
Prayer celebrated in Rocky Mount
Like thousands of other communities around the U.S., area residents gathered Thursday in Rocky Mount to put aside differences and celebrate unity as part of the National Day of Prayer event. The