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

Just So You Know…A Sunday Note From Stepheny

Blogging, like Main Street itself, is evolving. Today’s readers aren’t sitting at desktops. They’re scrolling on their phones—between errands, appointments, and moments of quiet. I want to keep sharing what matters: preservation, restoration, and the future of Rocky Mount’s historic heart—while recognizing how most people are reading the blog these days. Starting today, you’ll notice … Continue reading Just So You Know…A Sunday Note From Stepheny →

What Rocky Mount Can Learn From: Brent Leggs – Continuing the Legacy

In the heart of every historic building is a story. Brent Leggs has made it his mission to make sure we hear all of them. As the founding Executive Director of the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund, Leggs leads the largest preservation campaign ever undertaken to protect sites of Black history in the United … Continue reading What Rocky Mount Can Learn From: Brent Leggs – Continuing the Legacy →

What Rocky Mount Can Learn From: Jane Jacobs and Richard Moe

Undated photo of the 100 block of SW Main St. On the 100 block of SW Main Street, the past lingers in brick and shadow. An old photograph holds the memory of that block—when storefronts welcomed customers with a handshake and a smile. That image reminds us: buildings don’t preserve themselves. People do. Two such … Continue reading What Rocky Mount Can Learn From: Jane Jacobs and Richard Moe →