NC lawmakers look into Rocky Mount family’s death after city cut off electricity

By: Laura Leslie

Outlets: North Carolina Newsline

Published: August 10, 2026

Words: 814

Last Updated: 1 week ago


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North Carolina state lawmakers are asking Rocky Mount officials for answers after a family of three was found dead in their mobile home not long after their electricity was cut off due to an unpaid bill. The family was reportedly using a generator in the home, according to relatives.

Assistant city manager C J. Jordan told Newsline Monday the investigation is still ongoing and the state medical examiner has not yet released an official …

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