Honoring the Past, Building a Future
By LINDELL JOHN KAY Staff Writer Monday, March 27, 2017 A local blogger has received state recognition for writing about downtown Rocky Mount. Stepheny Houghtlin was named a Main Street Champion, which are individuals who have gone the extra mile in working to make their downtown successful, announced N.C. Commerce Secretary Anthony Copland. Houghtlin has a … Continue reading Main Street Rocky Mount Blog Honored – Sharing My Good News
Remembering Robert G. Houghtlin, Jr. You have been keeping me company on Main Street since July 2015. We've spent time together remembering the interesting and wonderful people who have been a part of Rocky Mount's Story and we have celebrated the many steps that are being taken in the revitalization of the place we call … Continue reading Your Friend on Main Street – Asking For Your Prayers
A Dry Stacked Stone Wall to Appreciate in Historic West Haven (The walls) endure in part because a rock is as near a definition of "forever" as exists. Do it right — square, plumb, and well-tied throughout — and the wall will be standing long after you and I and all our other accomplishments and failings are … Continue reading Seeing the Beauty of Historic West Haven Through the Eyes of Its Architecture – Part 2
“A place without meaning is no place to be.” Wayne Gerard Trotman I experienced a glorious early spring day on March 9, 2017, while driving through the Historic District of West Haven. I knew the weather was a gift to relish because it would not last. Entering into a quiet world, free of traffic, it allowed me … Continue reading Seeing the Beauty of Historic District West Haven Through Its Architecture – Part 1
Central City Historic District There is a reason why Rocky Mount's seven historic districts matter. Neighborhoods preserve the historic, architectural, and aesthetic character and heritage of a community. They provide a sense of place and continuity that not only contributes to community pride but to a better understanding of how the future can be shaped. Thus the by-line … Continue reading Celebrating The Rocky Mount Historic Districts – Why They Are Important
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