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Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church Is Mainstay in Community Since 1916
Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church has been a part of the Rocky Mount community since 1916.
Rocky Mount Citizens Won’t Soon Forget Five Young Soldiers
A grisly one-month stretch in Iraq during 2008 was especially sad for the Rocky Mount-based 1132nd Military Police Company of the North Carolina Army National Guard.
Veterans Memorial at Jack Laughery Park Honors Those Who Bravely Served
Veterans memorial honors members of the armed forces.
Children’s Museum & Science Center Hosts Exhibit on African Culture
You walk into the market square and immediately see three different-sized sets of footprints on the ground.
Young Professionals Put Down Roots in Rocky Mount
When Kelley Paynter Deal moved to Rocky Mount in early 2001 to begin a career in public relations, she was originally drawn to the area for its professional opportunities, quality of life and reasonable cost of living.
Churches Form Lasting Bonds With Hurricane Katrina Refugees
Having survived the flooding that came with Hurricane Floyd in 1999, Rocky Mount residents knew more than most about what survivors of Hurricane Katrina were facing.
Exciting Plans Develop for Rocky Mount Mill Village
With a new owner that has visionary plans, Rocky Mount Mills soon will be a hub of activity in the center of town once more.
Arts Facilities Throughout Region Ensure Visual Delights at Every Turn
Art abounds in Rocky Mount, especially the visual arts variety.
Pastor Aims to Make Difference Through Church, Community Efforts
Pastor James Gailliard came to Rocky Mount four years ago with a mission.
Douglas Block Plans Factor Significantly in Downtown Revitalization
Fifty years ago, the Douglas Block area of downtown Rocky Mount was a thriving business district that served as the hub of economic and social activity for the black community.
Rose Hill Conference Center Blooms With I Dos
Picture a sprawling Southern estate, and an image similar to Rose Hill Conference Center will come to mind.
Dance Troupe Delivers Signature Performances
Years of dedication, talent, faith and persistence have brought Rocky Mount’s Signature dance troupe to a good place. And as they press forward to achieve their goals, the sky’s the limit.
New Veterans Memorial Opens at Jack Laughery Park
Atten-hut! The new Rocky Mount Veterans Memorial located in Jack Laughery Park opened Nov. 11, 2007.
Rocky Mount Boasts Several First-Rate Performance Venues
Take note: Rocky Mount is home to first-rate performance facilities that are ideal for staging music concerts.
Fun Family Reunions Happen Here
“We’re the reunion capital of the world‚” says Martha Lamm‚ director of the Nash County Travel and Tourism Council.
1925 Carousel Brings Back Memories at Sunset Park
When Rocky Mount’s newly restored 1925 carousel returned to Sunset Park last year‚ the event meant much more than just the return of a treasured artifact. It also symbolized the indomitable will of the people.
Tourists Love to Visit Rocky Mount
With no coastline and no mountains within its borders‚ Nash County may seem like an unlikely magnet for tourists.
After Six Starts Playing When Day Jobs End
After spending his days keeping track of other people’s money‚ CPA Charles Rose needs to sing a happier tune. And so he does – with three pals in a group called After Six.
Larger Library Pleases Book Fans
Local bookworms are no doubt a happy bunch‚ thanks to Rocky Mount’s new 52‚000-square-foot library.
Thespians Frolic at Playhouse
Community theater is alive and well at the Playhouse Community Theatre‚ temporarily located at Rocky Mount Senior High School’s auditorium‚ 803 S. Tillery St. The theater puts on about five productions a year and a Christmastime musical.
Former Baptist Church Now a Shrine to Music
The Nash Arts Center is one of those rare‚ small venues still booking nationally recognized acts like Jim Lauderdale‚ the 2003 Grammy winner for Best Bluegrass Album.
Dinner for 500
The next time you plan a big meeting or dinner‚ go to college.
Land Formations Led to Name of Rocky Mount
Land formations surrounding the great falls of the Tar River led early settlers to call the area Rocky Mound.
Tar River Swing Band Plays Upbeat Music
The Tar River Swing Band has been responsible for increased toe tapping in the Rocky Mount area since the group’s formation in 2000.
Game Birds Part of Rocky Mount History
Nick Arrington‚ who lived in Nash County during the 19th century‚ had quite a reputation in cockfighting circles.
Bicyclists and Billiards Players Convene in Rocky Mount
Big wheels from the bicycling circuit and sharks from the Women’s Professional Billiard Association have made Rocky Mount a stop on their circuits.
Eat High on the Hog at Pignatious Barbecue Festival
It’s easy to pig out at the annual Pignatious Barbecue Contest in downtown Rocky Mount on the second Saturday in October.
Plenty of Patches
Nearly 40‚000 people think “orange” during the first weekend of October in Spring Hope.
Say Please and Thank You
Southern hospitality goes way beyond good manners – something Nash Community College students learn as they train to go to work in the hospitality field.
What Goes Up
Even a successful company can experience its ups and downs.
Turtles on the Tar
Thousands of swimming turtles are a common sight every May in Rocky Mount.
A Rose Is a Rose
Want a distinctive setting for your wedding or corporate function?
Growing Their Own
From lentils to lungwort‚ everything at the Farmer's Market is homegrown in Edgecombe‚ Nash or Halifax counties.
Veterans Memorial Makes Debut at Jack Laughery Park
Here is a salute to everyone trying to make the Veterans Memorial at Jack Laughery Park become a reality by Nov. 11‚ 2007.
Outstanding Nash and Edgecombe Residents Honored at Hall of Fame
There is finally a home for the Twin County Hall of Fame.
Train Station Still Bustles After 114 Years
The Rocky Mount Train Station is still chugging along‚ 114 years after it was first constructed.
Discovery Play Park Gets Kids Involved in Fun and Learning
When Discovery Play Park opens in downtown Rocky Mount next year, families will have yet another resource for enriching the lives of children.
Rocky Mount Arts Center Celebrates 50 With Project Focusing on Citizen Involvement
Pottery from King's Pottery at The Gallery shop.
Music, Dance and Theater Give Audiences Something to Cheer About
There is certainly no lack of music‚ dance and theater in the Rocky Mount area. And at each event‚ there’s an appreciative audience eager to take it all in.
Imperial Centre for the Arts and Sciences Opens Facilities in Rocky Mount
When Rocky Mount’s Imperial Centre for the Arts and Sciences opened its doors in January 2006‚ it lit up the region as an artistic and cultural phoenix rising not from flames‚ but from flood.
Nash County Arts Council Makes Local Impact with Programs, Events
For the Nash County Arts Council‚ success is not measured by each year’s individual events but by the long-term impact they have on the area.
Keihin Auditorium Joins Rocky Mount’s Lineup of Performing-Arts Venues
Already noted for an assortment of arts venues‚ the Rocky Mount area added another stellar location for local‚ regional and national performing artists when Keihin Auditorium opened in May 2004 on the Tarboro campus of Edgecombe Community College.
Rocky Mount Rebounds in Wake of Hurricane Floyd
Hurricane Floyd destroyed many things in 1999‚ but it didn’t dampen the spirit of Rocky Mount’s citizens.
Nash Arts Center Hosts Performing and Visual Arts in Historic Church
Showcasing the work of fellow North Carolinians‚ the Nash Arts Center in Nashville has built a reputation that sets the bar quite high for other communities its size.
North Carolina Wesleyan’s Dunn Center Highlights Arts and Culture
The Dunn Center for the Performing Arts has been a catalyst for a cultural renaissance in the Rocky Mount area.
Rocky Mount Citizens Give Generously to Charitable Causes
In Rocky Mount‚ once a need is defined‚ it’s not long before citizens are forming committees to raise money and get things done.
North Carolina Wesleyan College Opens Dunn Center for the Performing Arts
In January 1996‚ residents of Rocky Mount not only celebrated a new year‚ but also the spectacular debut of a brand new home for the cultural arts.
In Wake of Hurricane Floyd, Rocky Mount Building Bigger and Better
Not even a hurricane could dampen this town’s determination to rebuild its downtown district.
Historic Rocky Mount Train Station Gets New Life, New Tenants
Like hundreds of other small cities across the United States‚ Rocky Mount was born by the railroad.
Rocky Mount Residents Pull Together in the Wake of Hurricane Floyd
The play in production at the Rocky Mount Playhouse in September 1999 was “Frankenstein‚” but the real monster in town that month was named Floyd.
Rocky Mount is Home to Tar River Orchestra, Chorus and Children’s Chorus
If Henry Wadsworth Longfellow was right and music is the universal language of mankind‚ then Rocky Mount sure does a lot of talking.
