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Sep 18
4 min

Rediscover Rocky Mount

Rocky Mount is positioned to soar. The City is being recognized as a as one of the top 20 US cities for manufacturers, is growing as a te...

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Jul 9
0 min

Smart Restart Tips for Business

As we move forward, we know you are anxious to reopen your doors. we have created the Restart Rocky Mount guide to help.

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May 26
1 min

State and Local Officials Webinar: Update on U.S.-China Relations

This webinar is an update on U.S.-China relations, how the coronavirus pandemic is shaping the conversation and implications for the stat...

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May 21
1 min

NEW DATE: Rocky Mount Mayor Roberson Delays Special Meeting until Tuesday, May 26 at 2:00 p.m.

As an expression of unity, Rocky Mount Mayor Sandy Roberson has delayed the special City Council Meeting to Tuesday, May 26, at 2:00 p.m.,

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May 21
1 min

CONTRACT WITH ROCKY MOUNT: Encouraging Transparency

Attached is a contract for the elected leaders in the city of Rocky Mount. The Intention of this document is to establish a formal..

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May 20
2 min

Four Council Members Refuse to Attend Emergency Council Meeting

Mayor calls special meeting on fate of Andre Knight and Contract with Rocky Mount signature opportunity Rocky Mount, N.C.— To regain the ...

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May 19
1 min

How the City Leaders can Regain the Trust of the Citizens

MEDIA ADVISORY For Immediate Release May 17, 2020 Media Contact: Cary Cox, 252.955.0819 How the City Leaders can Regain the Trust of the...

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May 15
4 min

Press Release: Rocky Mount Mayor Sandy Roberson Reacts to N.C. State Auditor’s Findings

For Immediate Release May 15, 2020 Media Contact: Cary Cox, 252.955.0819 Rocky Mount, N.C.— The N.C. Office of the State Auditor release...

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May 7
0 min

Survey: What do you call people who live in Rocky Mount?

A citizen recently reached out to me and posed a very interesting question. In other cites and regions it is common to have a name for the..

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May 7
1 min

The Rocky Mount Tele Town Hall #2: Golden LEAF Foundation

On Tuesday, April 28, from 2 - 3 p.m., we learned about the NC COVID-19 Rapid Recovery Loan Program

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May 1
4 min

COVID-19: Update from the US Dept. of Health & Human Services

Yesterday, the Administration made numerous announcements focused on protecting Older Americans – a population we know is particularly vulne

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May 1
1 min

Mayor's Brief with Ward 6 City Councilman WB Bullock

Mayor's Brief with Ward 6 City Councilman WB Bullock aired on WHIG-TV last night on Thursday, April 30th at 7:00 pm.

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Apr 28
2 min

Public Response to Citizen Question

Of the many questions we are fielding from Rocky Mount residents, there was one particular question I wanted to make public as it covers ...

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Apr 28
1 min

Mayor's Brief with Ron Green from Boys and Girls Club

Ron Green, CEO of the Boys and Girls Club of the Tar River Region, and his organization build relationships with area young people throug...

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Apr 23
1 min

PSA: COVID-19 Resources

While the number of Rocky Mount citizens sick with COVID-19 is low compared to other areas, it is still growing. Here are some resources ...

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Apr 22
2 min

Rocky Mount Mayor Sandy Roberson Partnering with United Way on COVID-19 Recovery Fund -

Mayor donates remaining 2020 mayoral salary to support local fund.

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Apr 20
1 min

Rocky Mount Tele Town Hall: SBA

Last Thursday, I, along with the Rocky Mount Chamber of Commerce dove into the details of the Care Act, and the Protection Program and E...

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Apr 20
1 min

Mayor's Brief with Dr. Lee Isley - Nash UNC Hospital

Dr. Lee Isley, President and CEO of Nash UNC Health Care, updates the Mayor on the hardworking staff focused on patient care, especially on.

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Apr 16
1 min

Weekly Update: Resident Resources in Rocky Mount

For food assistance, please text FOODNC to 877-877: This resource will ask for your address and locate the free meal site closest to you ...

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Apr 7
2 min

COVID-19: Unemployment Resources

The North Carolina Division of Employment Security is providing the following guidance to help people understand the impacts of the COVID...

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