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

Rocky Mount, NC: Ward 1 – “The Reasons I Haven’t Voted for Councilman Knight”

People leave interesting comments on the blog posts I write for Mainstreetrockymount.com. Unless one is particularly snarky and divisive, which is seldom, I welcome the information that people add. Today's blog is in response to a comment from someone who lives in Ward 1. I find it insightful and informative. I believe you will agree. … Continue reading Rocky Mount, NC: Ward 1 – “The Reasons I Haven’t Voted for Councilman Knight” →

Blanches Restaurant in Rocky Mount, NC And The Secret Gardens of Spitalfields in London

I follow a fabulous blog called Spitalfields Life. Be sure to check out this link: https://spitalfieldslife.com I smile when a new post shows up in my e-mail. The latest blog is called The Secret Gardens of Spitalfields. One of the coolest things that has happened in the Five Points area of Rocky Mount was the … Continue reading Blanches Restaurant in Rocky Mount, NC And The Secret Gardens of Spitalfields in London →

Stepheny’s Reflection on Unlived Lives and Rocky Mount Preservation

LUCCA, ITALY, Historic urban street scene, Tuscany, Italy We all have these unlived lives, a place we wanted to live like Lucca in Italy, for me. I would have liked to run a bookstore with a cat sleeping in a chair with other soft seating where a customer could sit leafing through a coffee table … Continue reading Stepheny’s Reflection on Unlived Lives and Rocky Mount Preservation →

Rocky Mount, NC: Reposition Telegram Front Page Crime

A few years back some businessmen talked to the Telegram about this same issue. There was a welcomed change. Lord knows we don't want things hidden from us. In no way is this a suggestion that the newspaper be allowed to edit out the facts or limit the news according to their political persuasion. Rocky … Continue reading Rocky Mount, NC: Reposition Telegram Front Page Crime →

Kevin Harris, Rocky Mount Downtown Development Manager Retires

A Main Street building, unoccupied and silent is now the new offices of Rocky Mount Downtown Development. The repurposed space that Architect Milan Mehta designed is another successful project in his portfolio. The repurposed historic building speaks to what Preservation, Restoration, and Repurposing can be. A tribute to Architect Milan Mehta is in order. What … Continue reading Kevin Harris, Rocky Mount Downtown Development Manager Retires →