The untold story of an African American community in Rocky Mount Gene Marrano February 3, 2023 1 min read A new exhibit at the Franklin County Library in Rocky Mount tells the untold story of the African American community’s impact on the Town’s growth. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports: Share: Post navigation Previous: February is Youth Mental Health Awareness MonthNext: Three teens shot in northwest Roanoke incident last night Related Stories 1 min read Vinton Cafe opens inside former Our Daily Bread building Clark Palmer November 11, 2025 1 min read Drive-through food drive Friday Denise Membreno November 11, 2025 1 min read #BOCOGrateful celebrates Botetourt County volunteers Denise Membreno November 11, 2025