Honoring the Past, Building a Future
Some of you can tick off the names of the hospitals that have been a part of the medical story in Rocky Mount. They are The Atlantic Coast Line Hospital, Rocky Mount Sanitarium (1913), Park View with its 1st patient in 1914, Memorial in 1937 and finally, Nash General. Each deserve their own story. We … Continue reading Setting the Stage: Memorial Hospital and Dr. Marvin Lee Stone – Part 1
History buffs can tell you that the first Woman Suffrage Parade took place in Washington, D.C. in 1913. The parade was scheduled on the day before President Woodrow Wilson's inauguration…..to "march in a spirit of protest against the present political organization of society, from which women are excluded.” The thousands of women who marched advanced … Continue reading Honoring The Liberal Arts Club Formed in 1913 – Rocky Mount Ladies Make a Difference.
I photographed this plaque on a recent tour of Rocky Mount Mills. Robert Henry Ricks' name is mentioned in an earlier post I've written about T. H. Battle - A Family Leaves a Legacy. I want to tell you more about Mr. Ricks after writing about The Ricks Hotel -Part 1 & 2. I know more about … Continue reading Who Was Robert Henry Ricks? (1839-1920)
Rocky Mount has a codega in the guise of John Jesso. I knew if I waited long enough to write about John Jesso, Downtown Development Manager, the perfect description would present itself and signal that it was time. When first published, I enjoyed the book Elizabeth Gilbert wrote, Eat, Pray, Love. I recently borrowed the tape … Continue reading John Jesso – Saluting Rocky Mount’s Codega
Poly Warner Arranged A Morning with Evan Chavez An important supporting character in many genres is the 'sidekick,' but never more so than in a mystery. An amateur sleuth needs a friend who can access inside information; an acerbic coworker enhances a good story. One aspect of a sidekick is the "faithful relationship” that develops between … Continue reading Introducing A Great ‘Sidekick’ – Polly Warner
John M. Mebane, Jr. A Question Southerners Understand The first time I participated in Rush as an initiated member of my Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority at the University of Kentucky, I didn't understand a question that was asked about a girl going through the process."Who is her Daddy?" I came to know that it is … Continue reading People Making a Difference In Rocky Mount – John M. Mebane, Jr.
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