Free Membership: Bungalow Society of Rocky Mount, NC

INVITATION The Bungalows of Rocky Mount, NC are scattered throughout the neighborhoods. Some are neglected and boarded up. Thankfully, many are now being saved by people who recognize their great value to Rocky Mount's housing availability. For fun, I decided we needed a Bungalow Society with a goal of bringing awareness to these gems. No … Continue reading Free Membership: Bungalow Society of Rocky Mount, NC →

Winston Churchill Speaks to Rocky Mount, NC Voters About the City Council Election May 17, 2022

"We must act decisively and we must act now, to put our defenses in order. If we do not, history will cast its verdict with those terrible, chilling words, 'Too late.'" Sir Winston Churchill TOM HARRIS WARD 7 PETE ARMSTRONG WARD 6 “To each there comes in their lifetime a special moment when they are … Continue reading Winston Churchill Speaks to Rocky Mount, NC Voters About the City Council Election May 17, 2022 →

Rejoice and Rejoice Again in Rocky Mount, NC: Entrepreneur, Brian Burnett

Thanks to Bill West's article in The Telegram about Brian Burnett saving this house at 319 Marigold Street, we can rejoice about another Repairer of the Breach. Brian, like the lines from the song, is everything we hope for, everything we dream, he is so beautiful to me. In my wandering, I feel like I've … Continue reading Rejoice and Rejoice Again in Rocky Mount, NC: Entrepreneur, Brian Burnett →

A Burr Under Councilman Knight’s Saddle in Rocky Mount, NC

Definition: someone or something that is a constant cause of trouble or annoyance Stepheny, causing trouble? Never! Councilman Knight thinks I should stay in Nashville and stay out of Rocky Mount's business. I should write my blog about Nashville where I live. It doesn't buy me any grace that I spend money in Rocky Mount; … Continue reading A Burr Under Councilman Knight’s Saddle in Rocky Mount, NC →

Ward 2, Rocky Mount, NC: A 3-Way Race

Nash County Statistics Report as of 7/11/21 TOTAL REGISTERED VOTERS - 2,196 THOSE WHO VOTED LAST ELECTION - 1, 458 Mr. Rueben Blackwell has been serving on the council since 2000. “I have a vision for more people living downtown, hotels located downtown and vibrant commercial and residential quarters in our gateway communities in every … Continue reading Ward 2, Rocky Mount, NC: A 3-Way Race →

Rocky Mount NC Housing – Saving the 200 S. Block of Howell Street – One House at a Time

The Last Touches of Fresh Paint The Yellow Cream Color Railings Were Removed -New Porch Flooring Installed and Railings Repaired and Attached This Fabulous Bungalow Given a New Life Thanks to Adrienne Copland, who provided this information about the house. The house was built in 1914 by A. C. Nichols, Sr. A few years later, … Continue reading Rocky Mount NC Housing – Saving the 200 S. Block of Howell Street – One House at a Time →