Rocky Mount: Eating Left-Overs From The Prime Smoke House

Elvis Presley is dead and I'm not feeling so well myself - Gerald Grizzard Saturday evening, Duke losses, thank goodness I have some delicious left-overs to make myself feel better. I love The Prime Smokehouse, the staff, Yalem's river side garden. The interior of the restaurant is tastefully done, great natural light, energy, jazz playing … Continue reading Rocky Mount: Eating Left-Overs From The Prime Smoke House →

Ward 1 – Andre Knight Seeks Another Term As Councilman

My daughter, Claire, is a wise counselor. Though I have no research to substantiate this, I've come to believe that I outgrew my fabulous mother and her wisdom; Claire certainly has outgrown mine. Granddaughter Sarah Katherine is wisest of us all. It just works that way. Or so I believe. Granddaughter, Anna Claire, what can … Continue reading Ward 1 – Andre Knight Seeks Another Term As Councilman →

Bob Houghtlin: The Man at the End of the Bench in Greensboro,NC

For Family and Friends Six years ago, today, March 11, 2017, this was the box score for the ACC Tournament. Friday, March 10 (Semifinals)Game 12: No. 5 Duke 93, No. 1 North Carolina 83Game 13: No. 3 Notre Dame 77, No. 2 Florida State 73 Saturday, March 11 (Finals)Game 14: No. 5 Duke 75, No. … Continue reading Bob Houghtlin: The Man at the End of the Bench in Greensboro,NC →

Rocky Mount: Falling in Love With Impractical Architects

When husband, Bob, offered the gift of a Kindle, I turned my nose up preferring a book in my hand. Sound familiar? The year I said, "yes, please," the Kindle turned out to be one of the best gifts ever. Not having to shelf the books on my Kindle is helpful. Lately I've been reading … Continue reading Rocky Mount: Falling in Love With Impractical Architects →

Welcome Keith Rogers – New City Manager – Rocky Mount, NC – 3/6/23

“You've come to the right place that will need your strong leadership and experience to run the Rocky Mount revitalization train straight and true. A walk down Main Street will introduce you to a palate of fine commercial architecture that has an honored past, is under-going restoration and repurposing, and is filled with stories. I … Continue reading Welcome Keith Rogers – New City Manager – Rocky Mount, NC – 3/6/23 →