Author: Stepheny Forgue Houghtlin

Stepheny Forgue Houghtlin grew up in Evanston, IL. and is a graduate of the University of Kentucky. She is an author of two novels: The Greening of a Heart and Facing East. She lives, writes and gardens in NC. Visit her: Stephenyhoughtlin.com

The Village Historic District – The Mill Houses #1

I love the Rocky Mount Mills, and the Village Historic District. We are fortunate that there is wonderful information on the subject. To capture your imagination, however, it takes more than googling the subject. Stand quietly with me on the side of the road here on Carr Street and imagine life as it once was … Continue reading The Village Historic District – The Mill Houses #1 →

Making Their Home in Rocky Mount

Robin Owens Latham Robin is a bright, articulate, native born Rocky Mount woman, who is living and working in a place she has always called home. One reason she remains is to live close to her family. Robin has memories of  accompanying her grandmother on errands downtown Rocky Mount, stopping at Almands to pick up … Continue reading Making Their Home in Rocky Mount →

Rocky Mount Farmers Market – A Farm to Table Recipe

TOMATO, CUCUMBER, AVOCADO SALAD Serves: 2 INGREDIENTS 1½ cups of chopped tomatoes - I used cherry tomatoes 1 cucumber - peeled and seeded then diced 1 avocado - diced 4 oz feta cheese - cubed 2 tbs minced red onion 1 handful parsley - minced - about 2 tbs 2 tbs olive oil 1 tbs … Continue reading Rocky Mount Farmers Market – A Farm to Table Recipe →

A Family Leaves A Legacy – The Battle Family

You are familiar with how a rosary looks; a string of beads made up of five sets of one large and ten smaller beads, called decades. A person prays their way around the rosary, holding each bead between their fingers. The image of a rosary struck me as a perfect metaphor for todays post. I … Continue reading A Family Leaves A Legacy – The Battle Family →

Saying “YES” to Rocky Mount Everyday

I heard a story once that I have never forgotten. A man built a boat, painstakingly, lovingly, with skills and precision. It took time and patience. The day finally came when the man took the boat to the waters edge to launch. As he and the boat were about to slip into the water, his … Continue reading Saying “YES” to Rocky Mount Everyday →

People Making a Difference In Rocky Mount – John M. Mebane, Jr.

John M. Mebane, Jr. A Question Southerners Understand The first time I participated in Rush as an initiated member of my Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority at the University of Kentucky, I didn't understand a question that was asked about a girl going through the process."Who is her Daddy?" I came to know that it is … Continue reading People Making a Difference In Rocky Mount – John M. Mebane, Jr. →