How Do You See The Painting On Rocky Mount’s Wall?

There is a saying in the writing world....In order to write well you must read well. I can't imagine my life without books. A friend pointed out that my job in writing the Main Street blog was to help people see the painting on the wall differently. I know people who drew their conclusions long … Continue reading How Do You See The Painting On Rocky Mount’s Wall? →

Say It Isn’t So: PRM Salvage Store Denied Access To Save Architectural Elements

Door Surround Just Sold Thanks to Our Two 'Can't Do Without' Bill Johnson and Bill O'keeffe They Hefted This Beauty For The New Owner Preservation Rocky Mount (PRM) opened a retail site in the fall of 2003 in an effort to preserve or provide architectural elements for those who are restoring properties or want to … Continue reading Say It Isn’t So: PRM Salvage Store Denied Access To Save Architectural Elements →

Taking The Long View of Main Street Rocky Mount, NC That Includes The Main Street Program

I took this photograph from the fantastic roof deck that Troy Davis created on top of the Davis Lofts. Looking out and across the track you see typical commercial architecture found across Eastern North Carolina. These commercial buildings are like the garden after the gardener is finally gone: the spirit of the garden changes. This … Continue reading Taking The Long View of Main Street Rocky Mount, NC That Includes The Main Street Program →

With Revitalization, Rocky Mount, NC Has Become A Great Food Destination

I love Friday nights out because it makes the weekend seem longer, even starting as early as 5:30 PM. If you're eating at the newly opened Shucking' Shack Oyster Bar, you better get there before 6:00 - EVERY seat was taken by 5:45. You'd have to take me out back and shoot me before I … Continue reading With Revitalization, Rocky Mount, NC Has Become A Great Food Destination →

On February 2, 2023: Stepheny’s Applause For the Organization, Preservation Rocky Mount, NC

At a board meeting of Preservation Rocky Mount, I thought once again, how much I admire this board, the good people who have volunteered hours to the world of Preservation. Some of them are hands on saving historic homes in Rocky Mount. They attend Council meetings and other groups that make decisions about Main Street … Continue reading On February 2, 2023: Stepheny’s Applause For the Organization, Preservation Rocky Mount, NC →

The Song We Need Now: Rocky Mount, NC

There are people in Rocky Mount, through kindness and love who are making a difference. Wonderful people like Crystal Wimes-Anderson who has organized a group to 'bridge the divide.' We have new businesses, new faces and investors. The preservation, restoration and repurposing going on in the Main Street area is way-cool. It now takes a … Continue reading The Song We Need Now: Rocky Mount, NC →