Posted on 5/8/2014 1:47 AM By Rocky Mount Review
Often folks who are relocating and in search of Rocky Mount housing want to know about the outdoor activities the city has to offer. They don’t have to look far! North Carolina is among our country’s finest resources for flat-water paddling, and our own backyard here in Rocky Mount is full of waterways you can explore: our creeks and river provide an ocean of opportunity. And the best place to start is on the Tar River Paddle Trail.
Posted on 5/7/2014 4:51 AM By Rocky Mount Review
Rocky Mount crime is down, and it’s no accident. In 2013 The Rocky Mount Police Department proactively established programs designed to work with its citizens in reducing crime. And the numbers don’t lie: it’s working!
· Burglaries decreased by over 4%
· Aggravated assaults decreased by 25%
· Homicides decreased by 50%
Check out these new programs in Rocky Mount policing and see why our community engagement initiatives are so successful in lowering crime and educating this wonderful community of ours.
Posted on 4/28/2014 3:03 AM By Rocky Mount Review
In January the Obama administration announced the expansion of its Strong Cities, Strong Communities Initiative, and our Remarkable Rocky Mount has been included in the expansion. So what is this program and how does it relate to Rocky Mount poverty?
It’s all about sparking economic growth. Expert teams sent by the federal government come to our city to work alongside our own leadership, community organizations and local businesses to achieve one goal: growing our economy!