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Rocky Mount, Virginia is located in Franklin County. Zip codes in Rocky Mount, VA include 24151. More Rocky Mount information.

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Closing of Didlake Inc

A grassroots effort to continue the services of Didlake Inc. in Rocky Mount is under way after the non-profit company recently announced it is closing its operation here.

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Fri Nov 20, 2009

Franklin News-Post

Hunter stays free on bond after hearing

A hunter who is charged with manslaughter in the death of a Ferrum College student will remain free while a judge considers whether his $20,000 bond should be increased.

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Thu Nov 19, 2009

Franklin News-Post

Crooked Road to offer traveling exhibits

The Crooked Road: Virginia's Heritage Music Trail has developed two informative traveling exhibits that will be available beginning in 2010 to communities in The Crooked Road region, which includes Rocky Mount and Franklin County.

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Wed Nov 18, 2009

Franklin News-Post

Crooked Road videos to air on Rocky Mount's TV channel

Residents of Rocky Mount and Franklin County can now enjoy bluegrass music videos in their homes, free of charge.

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Tue Nov 17, 2009

Franklin News-Post

Town joins county, schools in grant quest

Rocky Mount will join Franklin County and Franklin County schools in seeking a federal grant to hire a consultant to make an energy audit of their public buildings, hire an energy manager, and make improvements to the buildings to make them more energy efficient.

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Mon Nov 16, 2009

Franklin News-Post

In Rocky Mount

Rocky Mount's residential water and sewer rates are below the average for localities, both statewide and regionally, based on a new statewide report.

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Sun Nov 15, 2009

Franklin News-Post

No lack of heroes today

With heavy rain and temperatures in the mid-40s, Woodlawn Baptist Church was filled as the annual Veterans' Day service was moved from Veterans' Memorial Park Thursday.

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Fri Nov 13, 2009

Franklin News-Post

Flooding closes schools, swells rivers

Remnants from Hurricane Ida moved farther north than expected, dumping more than 4 inches of rain on Franklin County.

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Thu Nov 12, 2009

Franklin News-Post

Police searching for suspect in U.S. 220 North bank robbery

The Franklin News-Post P. O. Box 250 310 Main Street, SW Rocky Mount, Virginia 24151 540-483-5113 Fax: 540-483-8013 BREAKING NEWS: Police searching for suspect in U.S. 220 North bank robbery Wednesday, November 11, 2009 Area law enforcement agencies are searching for a suspect in connection with a morning armed robbery at Franklin Community Bank on ...

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Roanoke Times

Bank robbed in Rocky Mount

Authorities are looking for a man who robbed a Rocky Mount bank late this morning.

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Franklin News-Post

Property owners oppose amphitheater in Mary Elizabeth Park

Courtesy of Hill Studio: This is the architectural design for the proposed amphitheater in Mary Elizabeth Park.

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Wed Nov 11, 2009

Franklin News-Post

Fire destroys Ferrum business

Thirteen workers were displaced Monday when Underwood Custom Kitchens in Ferrum was destroyed by fire.

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Tue Nov 10, 2009

Franklin News-Post

Veterans Day ceremony planned

The fifth annual Veterans' Day service at the Franklin County Veterans' Memorial Park will be held Wednesday, Nov.

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Mon Nov 09, 2009

FireFightingNews.com

Franklin Co. Business Destroyed By Morning Fire

A Ferrum business was destroyed by fire this morning. Underwood's Custom Kitchens near the intersection of Franklin and Skillet roads is deemed a total loss after the fire, which started in the attic, said Franklin County Fire Marshal Bennie Russell.

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Franklin News-Post

24 nabbed in drug sweep

Twenty-four area residents were arrested Friday morning on drug charges after being indicted by a grand jury.

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Sun Nov 08, 2009

WDBJ7

Healthy lifestyle may help cure diseases

Using a healthy lifestyle to prevent and cure diseases... One heart researcher says its possible and he's helped thousand of people do it.

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Fri Nov 06, 2009

Franklin News-Post

Rocky Mount Planning Commission

The members of the Rocky Mount Planning Commission believe that an arts and culture district could be a good marketing tool to help attract businesses into vacant buildings in downtown and uptown.

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Wed Nov 04, 2009

Franklin News-Post

Wagner focusing on jobs, education

Incumbent Rocky Mount District Supervisors Chairman Charles Wagner said Friday he will continue to work to bring more jobs to the county and be a strong supporter of quality education.

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Tue Nov 03, 2009

Franklin News-Post

Lester wants to stop 'brain drain'

If he wins in Tuesday's election, John Lester said his top priority will be attracting new industries and jobs to Franklin County and Rocky Mount.

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Mon Nov 02, 2009

Franklin News-Post

Town budget woes 'likely' to get worse

Town Manager James Ervin said at a town hall meeting Tuesday night that Rockyi3 4 Mount's budget crunch may be even worse in the next fiscal year than this year.

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