Honoring the Past, Building a Future
Click on the Follow button and join me on Main Street We're never too old to invite friends to come out to play on a fine summer day, which is what I did not long ago. Truth be told, my playmates hadn't been downtown Rocky Mount for a while. They noticed right away how great … Continue reading Plan an Outing With Friends – Downtown Rocky Mount, NC
Our life roadmaps have unexpected twists and turns, and certainly this is true for Hilarie Vetere, who with her husband, Ron, decided to make a quick visit to Rocky Mount, NC at the end of a vacation. That trip resulted in buying a building they fell in love with, which in 2009 became the Bel … Continue reading People Making A Difference in Rocky Mount – Hilarie Vetere
Farmer markets are primary assets in a community's revitalization. Thriving markets strengthen not only local economies and community identity, but they also have positive impacts on people’s health and nutrition. The Rocky Mount Farmers Market is an asset we can be proud of that lends itself to the stability of the community. From savoring produce at … Continue reading The Rocky Mount Farmers Market – A Multilayered Asset
Evan Covington Chavez With so many interesting things to write about, it was hard to decide where to begin until I spent time with Evan Chavez, a bright and capable woman who is making a difference in our community. She's like the poster child for this blog because she holds firmly in her hands, … Continue reading People Making a Difference in Rocky Mount, NC – Evan Covington Chavez
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