The city of Rocky Mount is celebrating its 150th anniversary with exciting events, like historical tours, First Friday and the sealing of a time capsule

Jane Austin’s beloved book, “Pride and Prejudice,” comes to life at the Theatre at the Imperial Centre for the Arts and Sciences Oct. 26-29.

During the month of October, Rocky Mount Public Utilities (RMPU) customers have a chance to win up to $150 off their utility bill by entering their best energy-saving recipe in the Watt’s Cooking Recipe Contest.

The widening project underway on the U.S. 301 Bypass in Nash County will require the N.C. Department of Transportation to close the Sunset Avenue bridge on Monday, Oct. 16.

Recently, city of Rocky Mount utility customers have reported receiving phone calls from scammers who falsely identify themselves as city of Rocky Mount employees, demanding a deposit payment for the replacement and upgrade of water meters.

The Rocky Mount Police Department (RMPD) has two new captains and two new lieutenants in its ranks. Captain Henry King and Lieutenant Thomas Seighman serve in the Criminal Investigative Division. Captain Mike Whitley and Lieutenant Beth Carlton respectively serve in the Support Services Division and Patrol Division.

During the month of October, Rocky Mount Public Utilities (RMPU) will be conducting a phone survey to assess its efforts in educating the public about natural gas safety.

The city of Rocky Mount Parks and Recreation Department will offer guided nature walks at Battle Park every first Saturday now through December, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

The Children’s Museum and Science Center at the Imperial Centre for the Arts and Sciences, will be changing exhibits during the month of September. The new exhibit, “Ocean Bound!”, will flow in Tuesday, Sept. 26 at 10 a.m. for all to see.