Woman, 100, honored at City Hall
A local resident who has surpassed the century mark in her life was officially recognized Monday as a distinguished citizen by the city of Rocky Mount. Essie Dancy received both a municipal plaque
New 64-unit apartment complex officially open
Mayor Sandy Roberson was one of the speakers at the gathering and emphasized what he sees as the need for more housing of all types, especially affordable housing. “And affordable housing is just
Mayor gives update on status of city manager
Mayor Sandy Roberson spoke Tuesday to an audience of Rotarians about the recent developments within the city’s leadership team with Keith Rogers Jr. having recently decided to take administrative leave from his
$1.4 billion investment in first of its kind battery factory comes to Edgecombe Co.
ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. (WNCN) — A $1.4 billion investment is coming to Edgecombe County. Battery maker Natron Energy is building the first sodium ion battery gigafactory in the country at the Kingsboro
IT'S BACK: Down East Viking Football Classic returns to Rocky Mount for 27th year
The city of Rocky Mount held a press conference Tuesday to announce the 27th Annual Down East Viking Football Classic, which will take place at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21 at the
Mayor: Interest high in 336-acre site just west of city
Mayor Sandy Roberson said that there is a lot of interest in the 336 acres of land the city purchased for economic development purposes in Nash County just off North Old Carriage Road