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

Stepheny Houghtlin, Rocky Mount, NC Author’s Book, Would Make a Great Last Minute Gift for Christmas at $3.99 Amazon Price

I wrote this book in 2011 trying out the new e-book world. An addicted reader myself, and a member of two book clubs, it was an exciting experience the first time I was asked to speak at a book club. I got better at it as those invitations continued. Below is the book blurb. I … Continue reading Stepheny Houghtlin, Rocky Mount, NC Author’s Book, Would Make a Great Last Minute Gift for Christmas at $3.99 Amazon Price →

Peter Varney Retires For The 3rd Time From City Government-Rocky Mount, NC – 2021

Peter and Lynn Varney -2021 To finish up the year, this post is dedicated to Peter Varney on the occasion of his third retirement. He says he hopes to get retirement 'right' this time, which leaves the rest of us protesting, "Say it isn't so." The recent tributes to Senator Dole remind us that a … Continue reading Peter Varney Retires For The 3rd Time From City Government-Rocky Mount, NC – 2021 →

CEO Norris Tolson Delivers Economic Christmas Cheer to Rocky Mount, NC.

William West writes for the Telegram and brings consistant fine reporting. He has written about Mr. Tolson's message to the Chamber of Commerce concerning $249 million in potential investment and 806 potential jobs. We get mired down in the City Council and City Manager headlines. The reality of economic progress generated by the Carolina Gateway … Continue reading CEO Norris Tolson Delivers Economic Christmas Cheer to Rocky Mount, NC. →

The Christmas Lights of Rocky Mount Are Turning On

Returning from the mountains after Thanksgiving with family, I could hardly wait for daughter Claire to turn on my street knowing my neighbors on either side would have finished their Christmas decorating. Absolutely beautiful, AGAIN! My autumn wreath still on the door looked finished for the season. The cull-de-sac street is short, no traffic, tucked … Continue reading The Christmas Lights of Rocky Mount Are Turning On →

Podcast Day: The Tar River Orchestra and Chorus, A Rocky Mount, NC Gem

After attending the performance this past Friday evening of the Tar River Chorus and Carolina Brass, I want to send out an alert to the community of Rocky Mount, that we have let this amazing group simmer on the back burner. I grew up taking the train with my mother, wearing her curly lamb fur … Continue reading Podcast Day: The Tar River Orchestra and Chorus, A Rocky Mount, NC Gem →