Rocky Mount Residents Face Utility Shutoffs Amid Billing Issues

Name: Rocky Mount Residents Face Utility Shutoffs Amid Billing Issues
Uploaded: 2026-08-07T17:03:54.328Z
Duration: 1 min 42 s
Description: Recent events in Rocky Mount, NC, have raised concerns for local residents as approximately 300 homes experienced utility shutoffs following an audit revealing serious billing inaccuracies.

Recent events in Rocky Mount, NC, have raised concerns for local residents as approximately 300 homes experienced utility shutoffs following an audit revealing serious billing inaccuracies.

WRAL staff

Posted 8/7/2026, 5:03:54 PM

Recent events in Rocky Mount, NC, have raised concerns for local residents as approximately 300 homes experienced utility shutoffs following an audit revealing serious billing inaccuracies. Many residents, including a family tragically affected by a lethal incident linked to power outages, are fearful of facing similar hardships as their electricity is shut off.

According to local resident accounts, utilities were turned off due to billing issues, leaving some in dire situations. Representative Alan Chesser is actively collaborating with city officials to address these problems and find resources for those impacted.

Rocky Mount has scheduled two meetings for further discussion on the matter, though details on possible solutions remain awaited. Subsequently, residents express anxiety over potential extended periods without utilities, heightening the urgency for immediate action by local authorities. The situation continues to develop as the community seeks answers and assistance.