We all know that Rocky Mount is a special place…and businesses and industries are starting to take notice. This year has been a huge step forward for Rocky Mount’s economic growth.

Major industries and companies are turning their eyes to the Twin Counties to invest in the area by building new plants and production facilities. Three of these are Triangle Tire, Corning and CSX.

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Check out “Spin,” the latest showcase at the Rocky Mount Imperial Centre. Through these hands-on exhibitions, visitors can learn the science behind centrifugal force and the effect weight has on rotation. There’s even a chance to get into a human centrifuge and feel the power of spin for yourself.

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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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