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

Preservationist Wisdom: Building Rocky Mount’s Future

April 29 at 7:30 AM I will post the first in a series about what preservationists, past and present, have to teach Rocky Mount as we honor the past and build a future. If you missed the introduction last week, I explain what I'm up to in writing this series. You can read it at: … Continue reading Preservationist Wisdom: Building Rocky Mount’s Future →

Wishing Mayor Roberson Well — and Keeping Rocky Mount Strong

With Mayor Roberson's announcement that he will seek a seat in Congress, I want to offer my congratulations and sincere best wishes. It takes vision, courage, and energy to step onto a larger stage, and Rocky Mount can be proud that one of its own is willing to answer that call. Mayor Roberson’s leadership — … Continue reading Wishing Mayor Roberson Well — and Keeping Rocky Mount Strong →

Beginning 4-24-25 – A New Series- What Preservationists Have to Teach Rocky Mount

What do a former First Lady, a Black preservation economist, a coffeehouse founder, and a bricklayer have in common? They believed in the power of place. They knew that old buildings hold more than walls—they hold memory. Craftsmanship. Community, and the promise that something worth saving still stands. This blog series, What Rocky Mount Can … Continue reading Beginning 4-24-25 – A New Series- What Preservationists Have to Teach Rocky Mount →