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🌱 What Rocky Mount officials are saying after bird flu found in vultures
Make time for Billy Joel Tribute THE STRANGER featuring Mike Santoro on the Rocky Mount Patch calendar

Good morning Rocky Mount! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What Rocky Mount officials are saying after bird flu found in vultures
Also on today's calendar: The Stranger - Tribute To Billy Joel and 4 more events.
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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Rocky Mountfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Partly sunny and cold, with a high of 38 and low of 28 degrees.
- Friday: Cold; afternoon snow showers, temps: high: 38, low: 31.
- Saturday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 44 and low of 29 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Dead vultures in Rocky Mount mark 14th bird flu case in Virginia since July (wdbj7.com) — Fifteen vultures recently found dead near Franklin and Dent Street in Rocky Mount tested positive for the H5 strain of bird flu, marking Virginia’s 14th case since July. State wildlife officials say the risk to people is low, and Mayor Holland Perdue emphasizes that town water is safe and there’s no current danger to the public.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Rocky Mount
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★ Featured events ★
- Billy Joel Tribute THE STRANGER featuring Mike Santoro
Harvester Performance Center, 450 Franklin St, Rocky Mount
8:00 pm
Friday December 12
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Other local events
- The Stranger - Tribute To Billy Joel
Harvester Performance Center , 450 Franklin St , Rocky Mount
8:00 pm - Balance Bike Bonanza 25 - Rocky Mount, VA 2025
Franklin County Parks & Recreation , 2150 Sontag Rd , Rocky Mount
10:00 am - Bob Schneider & Steve Poltz
Harvester Performance Center , 450 Franklin St , Rocky Mount
8:00 pm - Mindful Movement Yoga
Essig Recreation Center , 295 Technology Dr , Rocky Mount
3:00 pm - Zoso - The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience - 30th Anniversary Tour
Harvester Performance Center , 450 Franklin St , Rocky Mount
8:00 pm - Zoso - The Ultimate Led Zepplin Experience
Harvester Performance Center , 450 Franklin St , Rocky Mount
8:00 pm
Friday December 12
Saturday December 13
Tuesday December 16
Saturday December 20
📣 Rocky Mount Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Christmas Concert with Riddle on the Harp
Moneta Smith Mountain Lake Library , 13641 Moneta Rd , Moneta
3:30 pm - PTO Event: Have Yourself a Merry Little Grinchmas đ
RMES Gym
5:00 pm - Hawk Shop Family Night & Character Counts Awards
Lee M. Waid Elementary Rocky Mount, VA 24151
5:00 pm - Swim & Dive: Girls Varsity Meet vs Multiple Schools (Home)
Bedford YMCA
6:00 pm - Swim & Dive: Boys Varsity Meet vs Multiple Schools (Home)
Bedford YMCA
6:00 pm
Thursday December 11
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🪧 Patch Classifieds
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💬 Chatter
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- Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Merchandising Sales Associate in Rocky Mount. Apply here.
- Wendy's posted a job opening for Crew Member in Rocky Mount. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rocky Mount here.
🗞 Nearby News
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