Wishing Mayor Roberson Well — and Keeping Rocky Mount Strong

With Mayor Roberson's announcement that he will seek a seat in Congress, I want to offer my congratulations and sincere best wishes. It takes vision, courage, and energy to step onto a larger stage, and Rocky Mount can be proud that one of its own is willing to answer that call. Mayor Roberson’s leadership — … Continue reading Wishing Mayor Roberson Well — and Keeping Rocky Mount Strong →

Beginning 4-24-25 – A New Series- What Preservationists Have to Teach Rocky Mount

What do a former First Lady, a Black preservation economist, a coffeehouse founder, and a bricklayer have in common? They believed in the power of place. They knew that old buildings hold more than walls—they hold memory. Craftsmanship. Community, and the promise that something worth saving still stands. This blog series, What Rocky Mount Can … Continue reading Beginning 4-24-25 – A New Series- What Preservationists Have to Teach Rocky Mount →