Honoring the Past, Building a Future
I say, You Either Wait For Things to Happen or You Go Out and Make Things Happen In thirteen weeks, May 17th, the primary will be held to elect four candidates for city council in Rocky Mount, NC. The voters hold all the cards and in one accord can take back the city from scandal, … Continue reading Bringing a New Culture to Rocky Mount’s City Council
As of this moment we now have a Bungalow Society with a membership of one...Stepheny Houghtlin. By leaving a comment below, join the Society. No dues, but you must see their potential and the significance of saving them. If you live in a bungalow, fantastic. The Society needs you. The mission is to bring awareness … Continue reading News -A New Bungalow Society Rocky Mount NC
Crystal Wimes-Anderson joined me on the podcast today. You will enjoy getting to know her as I have. She's a bright, articulate young women that can win the seat in Ward 3, currently held by Mr. Joyner. I'm excited about Crystal bringing her experience and leadership to help bring an end to the dishonest practices … Continue reading A New 5-Minute Podcast: Rocky Mount NC City Council Elections
Sherlock Holmes Many of you have heard of the famous Sherlock Holmes mystery about the “dog that didn’t bark.” It’s a short story from 1892 called “Silver Blaze.” It’s about the disappearance of a famous racehorse the night before a race and the murder of the horse’s trainer. Sherlock Homes solves the mystery, in part, … Continue reading In Rocky Mount, NC – The Curious Incident
"There is something about a restoration which attracts people. In towns far and wide it is trendy to return to renovated homes near the center of town. Formerly dismal neighborhoods come to life with exteriors painted in vibrant colors. Residents walk their dogs, jog, and push their baby carriages. Tourists come from far & wide … Continue reading The Restoration of Rocky Mount Housing – Positive Consequences
Entrance Wesleyan College The Larema Coffee House (Larema "my friend') is the perfect place to make a new friend. Denise Watkins, owner of Sky-Vue Skateland, asked me to join her to meet Knox Porter who she has known since school days. Knox grew up in rural Edgecombe County amid tobacco and cotton fields and the … Continue reading QVC Fire Brings Knox “Buddy” Porter Back to Rocky Mount, NC
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