Category: People Making a Difference in Rocky Mount, NC

Rocky Mount, NC: Celebrating The End Of The Year On Main Street

WRAL VIDEO CLIP ---SAVING THE EPSTEIN BUILDING IN ROCKY MOUNT,NC https://www.wral.com/news/local/rocky-mount-approves-downtown-development-dec-2024/ Bill West's recent article in The Telegram also reported this news. The Downtown Major Incentive Grant Program awards up to $500,000 for large-scale renovations of buildings in the central part of the city. They have awarded 250K for the Epstein building. The purpose of … Continue reading Rocky Mount, NC: Celebrating The End Of The Year On Main Street →

From Vision to Reality: Welcoming Barley & Burger to Its New Home Doors Open Today!

Congratulations to Brandon and Travis, and everyone who contributed to this fantastic achievement! The same wonderful owners, the same great food, and the same attentive staff have now found a new home with ample parking and seating. The interior design, which I’d describe as delightfully 'fun'. The bar area is so inviting you might just … Continue reading From Vision to Reality: Welcoming Barley & Burger to Its New Home Doors Open Today! →

Shining Light in South Rocky Mount: Peacemakers’ Remarkable Mission

What a great experience I had when my special friend, the Fun Director at Sky-vue Skateland, Denise Watkins, invited me to the Picnic For Peacemakers hosted by the amazing Englewood Baptist Church. This was my first Peacemakers experience. I am certain that the leadership of this group is providing a model for the nation to … Continue reading Shining Light in South Rocky Mount: Peacemakers’ Remarkable Mission →

A Breath of Fresh Air: A Pause in the Heat and Peter Varney’s Return

The recent break in the weather has been a welcome relief from the brutal heat we've endured this summer. Unfortunately, I lost a small potted boxwood that I’ve had for years. Without the rain we’ve been blessed with, I would have lost more. I’m no longer in a hurry to drag around water hoses. Tonight, … Continue reading A Breath of Fresh Air: A Pause in the Heat and Peter Varney’s Return →

An Article Paying Tribute To Adrienne Copeland: A Rocky Mount Preservation Force

DON'T MISS THIS GREAT ARTICLE ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION PRESERVATION ROCKY MOUNT'S CHAIR. I CALL HER THE DUCHESS OF HOWELL STREET August 8, 2024Preserving City Heritage with Preservation Rocky MountTWIN COUNTY MEDIA "Adrienne Copeland’s passion for historic architecture and preservation began long before she understood its full scope. Her fascination with the beauty of old buildings … Continue reading An Article Paying Tribute To Adrienne Copeland: A Rocky Mount Preservation Force →