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

Main Street Rocky Mount, NC LOVES Howell Street

The Back of the House at 201 S. Howell Street On the corner of Howell and Western sits my newest favorite house in the Villa Place Historic District. The District is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The house is a contributing structure for the District. On a Stepheny drive-by, one glance and … Continue reading Main Street Rocky Mount, NC LOVES Howell Street →

The Metal House Awnings of Rocky Mount, NC

In the 3rd Ward, this house has an aluminum awning in great shape I don't remember when the state of aluminum awnings appeared on my radar screen, but often driving through Wards 1-4, I began to notice how many there are in various states of repair. I wondered who the company was that installed them? … Continue reading The Metal House Awnings of Rocky Mount, NC →

EXTRA, EXTRA, Read All about It. Exciting News on Rocky Mount’s Main Street: Andrew Clark, Investor, Completes Project.

CONGRATULATIONS I have written on this blog about Andrew Clark and his wife Nicole. (919-208-9509)Here is a quick reminder about him. Andrew Clark, (Rental Property Investor from Raleigh, NC) and wife bought two commercial properties on Main St (Music City & Lights buildings). They have completed work on two 2000sqft+ luxury lofts on the second … Continue reading EXTRA, EXTRA, Read All about It. Exciting News on Rocky Mount’s Main Street: Andrew Clark, Investor, Completes Project. →

The Stunning Bravery of Ukraine Reaches Rocky Mount, NC.

By Ronald Roy Charles Krauthammer wrote that there has always been a leader in the United States to step up and right the ship. I wonder what he would say when an entire country, Ukraine, has stepped up to show the United States that we can save ourselves from ourselves. We watch the news and … Continue reading The Stunning Bravery of Ukraine Reaches Rocky Mount, NC. →

Read All About It: What You Need to Know in Rocky Mount, NC

The primary, May 17th for City Councilman/woman, is soon upon us. Stay up to date by reading my blog and listening to the weekly 5-minute podcast. We need everyone on the fast train to changing the culture of Rocky Mount's City Council. Help me promote these two social media platforms where honoring the past and … Continue reading Read All About It: What You Need to Know in Rocky Mount, NC →