Honoring the Past, Building a Future
The perfect day, a Carolina blue sky, high of 76, humidity gone, my various Camellia bushes are filled with buds or flowers. Weather that makes you feel you could live forever. My doctor appointment netted a hammer to hit myself over the head to help me sleep. (Granddaughter, Anna Claire said, "Mommy did you know … Continue reading A Stepheny Reflection: A Perfect Day In The Neighborhood
Benton Moss of Simmons and Harris and Twin County Media This week, Rocky Mount and Tarboro played host to Preservation North Carolina’s 2024 conference, a three-day gathering dedicated to revitalizing our state’s historic spaces. The Booker T. Theater and Rocky Mount Mills were the venues for the conference. On the opening morning, I selected a … Continue reading Rocky Mount Hosts Preservation North Carolina Conference
An automotive repair shop and a restaurant were among 14 buildings along Tiffany Boulevard that were heavily damaged, some with roofs and walls torn away. Numerous vehicles also sustained damage. Guest Blogger, Knox Porter Jr., has written a letter to the Rocky Mount Telegram. I didn't want you to miss the reassurance it offers to … Continue reading Strength in the Storm: Lessons from 1957 for Today’s Rocky Mount Businesses
What a great experience I had when my special friend, the Fun Director at Sky-vue Skateland, Denise Watkins, invited me to the Picnic For Peacemakers hosted by the amazing Englewood Baptist Church. This was my first Peacemakers experience. I am certain that the leadership of this group is providing a model for the nation to … Continue reading Shining Light in South Rocky Mount: Peacemakers’ Remarkable Mission
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