Indoor activities at the 150,000 square foot Rocky Mount Events Center include volleyball, basketball, indoor ropes course, classrooms for leadership classes and corporate team building.
How many hotel rooms does Rocky Mount? If you live in the city limits of Rocky Mount, do you pay more than the median monthly rent? Do you work at one of the top 5 employers? Find out more in this informative infographic.
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Nash College curriculum prepares students for much more than the job market; it prepares them to help save lives. How can Nash College help you? Nash Community College recently announced its first graduating class of its Emergency Dispatch Academy---the first of its kind in North Carolina. Four of the six graduates have already started their career with Nash County Emergency Services.
10,000 jobs statewide.
When you look at that figure, don’t merely see a set of statistics.
Think of the men, women and families involved. Think of the economic impact on cities and towns throughout North Carolina. Think of the transformation of downtowns and revitalization of historic downtown buildings. Think of it as $300 million in annual wages, representing a $1.2 billion economic impact.
What’s there to love about Rocky Mount? A lot! From the amazing downtown architecture to the Imperial Center, we've counted down the top ten things we love about Rocky Mount. (We confess: It was difficult to limit our list to only ten.) Are any of your favorites on our list?
The railroad industry played a vital role in the city’s development, and this, in turn, aided the advancement of Eastern North Carolina. The Wilmington and Weldon railroad helped fight unemployment in Rocky Mount. But what does a bottle of "Old Nash" and Rocky Mount Mills have to do with the railroad in Rocky Mount. Here's the scoop.
A $9.8 million state-of-the-art facility will give health science students a high-tech view into the medical profession. Edgecombe Community College's Biotechnology and Medical Simulation Center recently opened its doors. The facility is located on the college's Rocky Mount campus, located downtown. We give you all the details here.
The community isn't the only one that benefits from the work of volunteers. Recent studies indicate that charity work can also be good for you. Researchers found that those who volunteer not only live longer, but they have lower blood pressure and stress levels. What impact do volunteers have on cities and towns? They can help fight poverty and lead revitalization efforts.
Hang on. The summer’s almost over. Don’t misunderstand: we love summer. The June – August months mean time to spend with family, a break from school, and wonderful activities such as the downtown concerts and movies on the lawn. Rocky Mount excels in a lot of things, including the July – August heat. Sometimes the August heat even lingers until mid-September, so we’ve got a list of some things that can help you beat the heat in Rocky Mount.
Whether you’re a fan of soulful Blue Ridge Mountain music or you crave the classic sound of The Platters, North Carolina Wesleyan College’s Dunn Center for the Performing Arts is more than just a beautiful campus landmark; it is a gateway to a series of performances varied enough to suit anyone’s taste. The Dunn Center, located on the campus of N.C. Wesleyan College, includes the 1,180-seat Minges Auditorium, where residents and visitors can catch the latest in a series of performing arts events.
In 1900, the world was very different: Hawaii was just annexed by the United States, the Zeppelin airship had taken its first flight, and Grand Rapids hosted the first nighttime baseball league game. But not everything changes. Through the decades, a downtown Rocky Mount institution has remained in business for 115 years, and in the following weeks, will make quite a splash.