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

Living Above the Store on Main Street in Rocky Mount, NC -Andrew and Nicolle Clark are Repairers of the Breach

ANDREW & NICOLLE CLARK "Across the country, communities like ours are reimagining themselves. They are involved in the monumental task of enticing people into their historic downtown core areas that offer beautiful architecture in silent buildings waiting for a second life. Those places with a great story, that can offer a sense of place, like … Continue reading Living Above the Store on Main Street in Rocky Mount, NC -Andrew and Nicolle Clark are Repairers of the Breach →

Up On The Rooftop in Rocky Mount, NC at Davis Lofts

https://videopress.com/v/XfPWWAeq?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true Stepheny Standing on the Rooftop “The current passion for reuse might be explained by sustainability or fashion but, most importantly, it affords a sense of history and texture, taking advantage of buildings already embedded in cities. They are buildings with atmosphere, history, and stories inscribed in their fabric. And sometimes sustainability isn’t just about … Continue reading Up On The Rooftop in Rocky Mount, NC at Davis Lofts →

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. →