Honoring the Past, Building a Future
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
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
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
Crystal Wimes-Anderson joined me on the podcast today. You will enjoy getting to know her as I have. She's a bright, articulate young women that can win the seat in Ward 3, currently held by Mr. Joyner. I'm excited about Crystal bringing her experience and leadership to help bring an end to the dishonest practices … Continue reading A New 5-Minute Podcast: Rocky Mount NC City Council Elections
Sherlock Holmes Many of you have heard of the famous Sherlock Holmes mystery about the “dog that didn’t bark.” It’s a short story from 1892 called “Silver Blaze.” It’s about the disappearance of a famous racehorse the night before a race and the murder of the horse’s trainer. Sherlock Homes solves the mystery, in part, … Continue reading In Rocky Mount, NC – The Curious Incident
A NEW PODCAST I THINK YOU WILL ENJOY AT http://anchor.fm/stepheny-houghtlin I went to the City Council meeting January 24 in time to listen to the public comments that were well given by good and articulate people. I want you to hear the story I have to tell concerning calling for a 'Point of Order.' It … Continue reading The City Council of Rocky Mount: ‘Point of Order’
