The untold story of an African American community in Rocky Mount Gene Marrano February 3, 2023 1 minute 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 National D-Day Memorial marks 82nd anniversary with tribute to advocate Lucille Hoback Boggess Ian Price June 3, 2026 RBT’s Sleeping Beauty, Blacksburg Summer Arts Festival, Paint Fincastle this weekend Gene Marrano June 3, 2026 Hometown D-Day heroes honored Gene Marrano June 3, 2026
