Further Discussion: Rocky Mount Downtown Development Manager Position

With time and experience, the approach to the development of urban and rural areas has evolved. Climbing on bulldozers, housing low-income people in high-rise buildings has not worked. Maurice Cox, who leads Chicago's Department of Planning and Development, said, "It's about time, after decades of thinking we save neighborhoods by demolishing buildings, we realize we … Continue reading Further Discussion: Rocky Mount Downtown Development Manager Position →

Time to Discuss the Position of Rocky Mount’s Downtown Development Manager

I'm late, I'm late forA very important date.No time to say hello, good-bye,I'm late, I'm late, I'm late -Alice in Wonderland Public Relations Director Kirk Brown said earlier,"August 1, '22 is the target date to have the Downtown and Business Development staff in place at 132 S.W. Main, to start serving the public." I'm told … Continue reading Time to Discuss the Position of Rocky Mount’s Downtown Development Manager →

The Crowd Cheers as Sam Battle Leaves the Baseball Field in Rocky Mount, NC

As the evening of September 13, 2022 comes on, the humidity has lifted, which is the gift of September. The air is clear, the Carolina blue sky is letting go of its vivid color. I stand looking on my garden, once again amazed that our Rocky Mount life spins on with only the slightest hesitation … Continue reading The Crowd Cheers as Sam Battle Leaves the Baseball Field in Rocky Mount, NC →

All of Rocky Mount, NC NEEDS PETE ARMSTRONG ON THE CITY COUNCIL

Pete Armstrong is worth your time and the price of gas to take advantage of early voting but voting on July 26th is a must. The entire city needs Pete on the city council. JUST DO IT is my slogan today when considering Pete. I was distraught when I saw the turnout numbers for the … Continue reading All of Rocky Mount, NC NEEDS PETE ARMSTRONG ON THE CITY COUNCIL →

Local Icon Needs Our Help in Rocky Mount, NC

I have never been with Denise Watkins, the Fun Director at Sky-Vue skating, without past and present skaters greeting her with warm affection. September 1958, Vernon and Pauline Holder opened the business. Second-generation owner/operators are Denise Watkins and David Holder. Here is a place that sets a standard for children, a high bar for behavior. … Continue reading Local Icon Needs Our Help in Rocky Mount, NC →

Main Street Rocky Mount, NC LOVES Howell Street

The Back of the House at 201 S. Howell Street On the corner of Howell and Western sits my newest favorite house in the Villa Place Historic District. The District is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The house is a contributing structure for the District. On a Stepheny drive-by, one glance and … Continue reading Main Street Rocky Mount, NC LOVES Howell Street →