Category: Rocky Mount Event Center

No Need To Drive To The Beach For Great Food And A Beach Atmosphere – It’s Here

Not everyone has an opportunity or cares that much about driving to the beach, wherever that is for you. Eating out at the local restaurants is part of the fun of going to the beach, however. What about off-season when you're dying for some fresh shrimp or you love crab legs and seafood in general? … Continue reading No Need To Drive To The Beach For Great Food And A Beach Atmosphere – It’s Here →

Stepheny’s Telling Of The Story of the 16th Twin County Hall of Fame Banquet – PART 2

Stephen King, the writer, thinks the best stories are about the people rather than the event. That was true in telling this year's story of the 2019 Hall of Fame banquet. It is inspiring when you add together the long and varied list of accomplishments this year's inductees have contributed to the life and times … Continue reading Stepheny’s Telling Of The Story of the 16th Twin County Hall of Fame Banquet – PART 2 →

Stepheny’s Telling Of The Story of the 16th Twin County Hall of Fame Banquet – PART 1

  “Live your life in such a way that you'll be remembered for your kindness, compassion, fairness, character, benevolence, and a force for good and respect for life, in general.”   - Germany Kent What a difference a year makes in the evolution of a new enterprise like The Event Center. The venue for the Hall … Continue reading Stepheny’s Telling Of The Story of the 16th Twin County Hall of Fame Banquet – PART 1 →

Rocky Mount Is Being Lead Down The Yellow Brick Road Over Parking and Low-Income Housing

I have remembered the Yellow Brick Road song from the Wizard of Oz since I was a child. I used to sing it to my grandchildren when heading out in the car for an adventure. "We're off to see the Wizard, the wonderful Wizard of Oz." I never dreamed I would find it applicable, transpose and … Continue reading Rocky Mount Is Being Lead Down The Yellow Brick Road Over Parking and Low-Income Housing →

The talk around town – Basketball, New Leadership and Housing

The overall #1 seed team in the tournament WINS! Well, that's what the ladies in my story would say.  Some years ago, I drove from Chapel Hill to Durham to the beauty shop. Waiting my turn during the NCAA Tournament, I listened to four ladies talk Duke basketball. It was a Norman Rockwell moment. In … Continue reading The talk around town – Basketball, New Leadership and Housing →

In Case You Missed the article In The Telegram Published On Nov. 25,’18

Sunday, November 25, 2018 - Rocky Mount Telegram                                          From Contributed Reports Twin County Hall of Fame Welcomes New Inductees Lanny Shuff left, and Sam Toler hold Toler's portrait during the Twin County Hall of Fame Induction … Continue reading In Case You Missed the article In The Telegram Published On Nov. 25,’18 →