Chief Fun Officer at Sky-Vue Skateland, Denise Watkins

Sky-vue Skateland has been given the Chamber of Commerce Small Business Award this month. A wonderful tribute, yet, there is more to be said about the Chief Fun Officer, Denise Watkins. We met through the Main Street blog. I wrote about Sky-vue there after (2015) and made a new friend. https://mainstreetrockymount.com/2015/09/16/a-place-not-to-be-missed-sky-vue-skateland-happy-anniversary/ Denise is valued for … Continue reading Chief Fun Officer at Sky-Vue Skateland, Denise Watkins →

My Young Friend: Christopher Braswell Inspires Unity – Bringing Church and Community Together

The story of Christopher Braswell serves as a beacon of hope, proving that with dedication, inclusivity, and a genuine desire to serve, a young pastor can play a pivotal role in bringing church and community together. Rocky Mount is fortunate to have a leader like Braswell , and his inspiring journey continues to inspire us … Continue reading My Young Friend: Christopher Braswell Inspires Unity – Bringing Church and Community Together →

EDITED VERSION: A Rocky Mount Hero – Kip Meadows Saves Fleming Apartments

William West, Telegram Reporter, brought great news this past week. The four Fleming Apartments have been been restored. I first saw this property with Randy Adcock several years back. He was exploring the idea of creating a museum there. Having grown up in Evanston, IL. where apartment-living happens in wonderful structures, I could admire this … Continue reading EDITED VERSION: A Rocky Mount Hero – Kip Meadows Saves Fleming Apartments →

Sunday Edition: Tracy Phillips Speaks Reality To Edgecombe County Residents

Letter: Aug 11, 2023The state’s annual report cards on the status of Edgecombe County are in, revealing that our community is facing significant challenges. According to the state’s rankings, the health outcomes of our residents, in terms of length and quality of life, are at the bottom of the charts. Likewise, the mortality rate in … Continue reading Sunday Edition: Tracy Phillips Speaks Reality To Edgecombe County Residents →

Building Shalom Receives a Grant for Creating Beautiful Renovated Homes – Rocky Mount, NC

Finishing off the month of June with a wonderful surprise. I received the following note. I wish to make a grant of $200 from my Community Foundation DAF to Building Shalom, Rocky Mount, NC. This gift is NOT anonymous. It is in honor of: Stepheny Houghtlin Crystal Wimes-Anderson From blight to beauty. The Franklin St. … Continue reading Building Shalom Receives a Grant for Creating Beautiful Renovated Homes – Rocky Mount, NC →

Finding Yalem’s Garden in Rocky Mount, NC

At 5:30 in the early evening, most of the 'garden' is in shade; Yalem Kiros's garden. A blue heron lifted off the island and elegantly floated past me. Swallows dipped and played. In the quiet I could hear the flow of the water. For the moment I'd been given the gift of this bit of … Continue reading Finding Yalem’s Garden in Rocky Mount, NC →