Honoring the Past, Building a Future
“History is the essence of innumerable biographies.” Thomas Carlyle 22 Carr Street 1940 historic marker on the house Originally from the Lumberton, NC area, Milton West & Cora Register West made The Mill Village their home for sixty-plus years of marriage. They raised five children, three sons and two daughters, living at one time or another … Continue reading Remembering A Mill Village Family – Milton and Cora West
Carole Mehle An artist, a writer, Carole Mehle is a Rocky Mount native with a drive and dedication that contributes everyday to the place she calls home. She graduated from Rocky Mount High School and laughingly says, "I teach to support my art habit." Edgecombe Community College, the Rocky Mount campus, is lucky to have … Continue reading Making Their Home In Rocky Mount -Carole Mehle
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
Our own Rocky Mount Ghost Sign on Peoples Bank Ghost signs are the typically faded remains of advertising once painted by hand onto the brickwork of buildings. They can be found in cities, towns and villages across the world advertising many different products and services that have remained on buildings since the early 20th century. … Continue reading Rocky Mount Ghost Signs
Denise Watkins "I'm going to the skating rink tonight." People have been saying this since September 1958. For 57 years, Vernon and Pauline Holder, and now their children, David Holder and Denise Holder Watkins, have been making a difference at Skateland. After spending time with Denise, a Rocky Mount advocate, it is apparent that she … Continue reading A Place Not To Be Missed – Sky-Vue Skateland Happy Anniversary
It starts with a dream, a vision of what is possible if you renovate a beautiful old building, give it a new life and a reason to carry on. In this case, Garland Clark is the dreamer who brings to Rocky Mount an interesting new restaurant and space for private parties and meetings. Garland and … Continue reading A Place Not To Be Missed – Twitch Bar and Grill
Main Street Rocky Mount 