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Rocky Mount, Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min readGreetings Rocky Mount! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why Rocky Mount residents are standing by Mayor Perdue right now
- How a one-day Route 220 crackdown will affect Rocky Mount drivers
- What changes are coming to Rocky Mount’s Walmart this year?
Today's riddle: Who is taller, Mr Bigger or Mr Bigger's son? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Cloudy, a shower and t-storm, with a high of 71 and low of 53 degrees.
- Thursday: Breezy with some sun, temps: high: 69, low: 47.
- Friday: Rather cloudy, with a high of 67 and low of 46 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Rocky Mount residents still have faith in Mayor Perdue, despite law license suspension (wfxrtv.com) — Rocky Mount’s mayor, Holland Perdue, says a recommended three-year suspension of his law license will not affect his work leading the town, and many local residents say they still support him. Neighbors praise his efforts to boost downtown, attract businesses, and guide growth, while Perdue publicly thanks the community for standing by him during the bar proceedings. 
• Virginia State Police Launch Operation Drive Safe 220 (virginianreview.com) — Rocky Mount drivers on Route 220 should expect stepped-up police enforcement during a 24-hour safety operation on May 1, targeting speeding, distraction, impairment, and seatbelt violations. Multiple agencies, including Rocky Mount Police and Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, are teaming up to reduce crashes and raise awareness along this busy, high-risk corridor.
• Wood council created, Walmart stores to be remodeled, program for Helene-hit farmers reopens, BWXT acquires machine shop (cardinalnews.org) — Rocky Mount shoppers can expect a remodeled Walmart on Old Franklin Turnpike this year, with updated layouts and services aimed at making visits more convenient. The broader business roundup also highlights new state support for the forestry industry, reopened disaster aid for farmers, and a major nuclear-sector acquisition affecting jobs across Virginia.
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Punch Brothers →
Harvester Performance Center, 450 Franklin St, Rocky Mount
3:00 pm
Saturday May 16
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Other local events
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6:00-10:00pm FCHS Senior Banquet
The Gereau Center Rocky Mount, VA 24151
Saturday May 2
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🗓 Events Nearby
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VSMA Smart Manufacturing Roadshow at NCI →
New College Institute, 191 Fayette St, Martinsville
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CPMT Monthly Meeting →
Franklin County, VA Calendar Rocky Mount, VA 24151
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FieldaleCollinsville Middle School vs George Washington Eagles →
Jack Dalton Park, 130 Jack Dalton Rd, Collinsville
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Soccer: Girls MS Game vs Appomattox County vs. Staunton River Mi
Appomattox County High School
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Soccer: Boys MS Game vs Appomattox County vs. Staunton River Mid
Appomattox County High School
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Soccer: Boys JV Game vs Liberty (Bedford) (Home)
Staunton River High School
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Soccer: Girls JV Game vs Liberty (Bedford) (Away)
Liberty High School (Bedford)
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Softball: MS Game vs Staunton River Middle School vs. Altavista
Staunton River Middle School
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Baseball: MS Game vs Staunton River Middle School vs. Altavista
Staunton River High School
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Soccer: Girls Varsity Game vs Liberty (Bedford) (Away)
Liberty High School (Bedford)
7:00 pm
Wednesday April 29
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Janitorial Associate in Rocky Mount. Apply here.
- Wisler Plumbing Heating Cooling and Electric posted a job opening for Plumbing Installer in Rocky Mount. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rocky Mount here.
🗞 Nearby News
Ferrum
- Ferrum College to Celebrate 110th Commencement This Saturday with Dr. Belle S. Wheelan as Keynote Speaker (ferrum.edu)
- Ferrum College Music and Theatre Program Presents Sarah Gallagher's Senior Recital April 30 (ferrum.edu)
Bassett
- Bassett Furniture faces higher transport, material costs (supplychaindive.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: His son; he's just a little Bigger. (Thank you Joe Y. for sending it in!)
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