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 and a municipal coin from Mayor Sandy Roberson shortly after the start of the City Council’s regular meeting that afternoon.

“I just want to celebrate you and thank you for all that you are and all that you have done — and all that you will be,” Roberson told Dancy.