From the monthly archives: March 2015

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Rocky Mount, NC: Fighting Poverty With Local Food Projects

  3/20/2015 1:44 PM -   -   Rocky Mount Housing, Rocky Mount Poverty, Economic Growth -  


Rocky Mount is now among 26 other communities chosen by the Obama administration toparticipate in the Local Foods, Local Places economic development project. Rocky Mount was one of 316 applicants from 19 states selected. As a part of the federal initiative, Rocky Mount will receive technical support in integrating local food systems into community economic action plans. This means experts will work with Rocky Mount to develop local food projects that increase access to healthy food choices and support the creation of ag-related businesses and jobs.

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Eight Famous People From Rocky Mount, North Carolina

  3/9/2015 12:52 PM -   -   Rocky Mount Housing, Rocky Mount Race Relations -  

North Carolina has produced its share of famous individuals. But did you know that several of them have come from our very own Rocky Mount? These men and women have made significant contributions to American culture and education. 

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