Steve Raper was sworn in today as interim city manager for Rocky Mount. 

“I am delighted to be back and to renew friendships and old acquaintances,” said Raper. 

Raper, a resident of the area, worked as city manager of Rocky Mount from Jan. 1, 1995 to Dec. 31, 2010. Raper will assume the responsibilities of city manager until a permanent replacement is named. The search for Rocky Mount’s next city manager should take approximately 90 days. 

Former City Manager Charles Penny retired Friday, March 31, 2017.