Rocky Mount leaders reject another pause on power disconnections, after family of three found dead

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

Rocky Mount leaders reject another pause on power disconnections, after family of three found dead

Three members of the Swann family were found dead in their home after their power was disconnected. Officials are investigating whether a generator played a role.

Rocky Mount Leaders Vote To Continue Utility Cutoffs Despite Deaths, Calls For Resignations

NC Newsline— Members of the Rocky Mount City Council voted Monday night against a proposal to halt utility cutoffs after a tense meeting at which angry constituents called for their resignations. The decision came after a family of three and their dogs were found dead in their mobile home last week, shortly after their electricity was cut off by the city for lack of payment. The family was reportedly using a generator indoors for power, accordin…