You may believe you’re taking all precautions to protect yourself from identity theft. You regularly check your credit scores, you carefully scan your credit card bills to ensure there are no surprises, and you carefully shred any documents with sensitive information. You don’t carry a lot of credit cards with you, and you safeguard your Social Security number.

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Thelonious Monk was born in Rocky Mount on October 10, 1917. His parents left for New York City when he was four, but we can’t help but wonder how the warm community embrace of Rocky Mount imprinted on his young mind—much like the strains of his music that linger throughout the historic streets of downtown. 

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Now in its 22nd year, the juried event attracts both internationally acclaimed and emerging artists throughout America. These professionals express their art through a variety of media, from wood to metal. The varied nature of the work is reflected in the name of the exhibition: Salmagundi means an eclectic mixture of people, objects or ideas.

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Facebook is great. Twitter may be fun. But there is one social network that can actually help you, your neighbors and your community create a safer environment. It’s called Nextdoor, and the Rocky Mount Police Department is using it to make an impact on the crime rate in Rocky Mount, NC.

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How do you honor those who have made a difference in the community? How can you preserve the legacy of those who have transformed the lives of others? For Rocky Mount and the surrounding areas, this recognition is best personified in the Twin County Hall of Fame. This museum is dedicated to the heroes of our area, honoring those of the present and past who have made their corner of the world a better place.

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The Rocky Mount Fire Department was one of only two departments in the entire country to be honored with this award for their approach to preventing heart-related diseases in the community.

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It should be no surprise that the birthplace of Thelonious Monk is a wonderful background for beautiful music. If, like many Rocky Mount residents, you are musically inclined, don’t keep your talent to yourself! We've outlined three ways you can share your talent with the community.

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Photographs are about much more than capturing images and preserving memories. Each time the shutter opens, we gain a window of exposure to an era. These snapshots are not only of people and places, but the essence of the time and place, preserved for generations. They capture history, and perhaps none was better at this than Rocky Mount photographer Charlie Killebrew.

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The nurses of Park View Hospital shared more than a mission; they established a bond with each other as they honored their calling to care for the sick and wounded. Fast forward almost six decades, and you’ll find that while the nursing school and hospital are no longer in existence, the memory and legacy of these stellar caregivers lives on. Learn more about their history and the new nursing scholarship.

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The June German was the social event of the year, and it was a huge part of the social tapestry of Eastern North Carolina. The party started in the evening and was “officially” over at 5 a.m. the next morning. June Germans were extravagant and elegant. After these events, it wasn’t unusual for activities such as swimming and barbecues to round out the weekend. Learn what Hollywood celebrities were in attendance by reading more.

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