Historic Edgemont Community Association – Meeting Angels Unaware in Rocky Mount, NC

800 Tarboro Street - Home of Jean Bailey and Family I went to the Edgemont Community Association (HECA)meeting Tuesday night (7:00PM) at St. Marks on 1150 Tarboro St. Are you in need of prayer? Reverend Robert Yarborough is the man to see. This white lady wanted to shout afterward, hallelujah, and that's bold for an … Continue reading Historic Edgemont Community Association – Meeting Angels Unaware in Rocky Mount, NC →

Rocky Mount NC – Ward 1 We Have a Contender!

"Every once in a while a person comes along who defies the odds, who defies logic, and fulfills an incredible dream." Rocky Balboa Rocky Balboa is one the most enduring characters in movie history and that legacy has continued for nearly five decades. Andre Knight has served twenty years as the councilman for Ward 1. … Continue reading Rocky Mount NC – Ward 1 We Have a Contender! →

Great! Let’s Spend $1 million of Federal American Rescue Plan Funding To Update Long-Range Plans for Rocky Mount.

After Reviving Me, The Emergency CPR Unit Is Leaving Because.....In today's Telegram, a William West article reports on City Manager, Keith Rogers Jr.’s recommendation to spend $1 million of Federal American Rescue Plan funding for the city to update long-range plans for Rocky Mount. Adding up the sum of money already spent on PLANS will … Continue reading Great! Let’s Spend $1 million of Federal American Rescue Plan Funding To Update Long-Range Plans for Rocky Mount. →

Wesleyan’s Fabulous Dunn Center: Rocky Mount, NC -Time Spent With Janice Gravely Once Again

“Creative work is a gift to the world and every being in it. Don’t cheat us of your contribution. Give us what you’ve got.” – Steven Pressfield A seven year old great grandchild brought me to an art exhibit at The Dunn Center by way of her end of the year dance recital. I was … Continue reading Wesleyan’s Fabulous Dunn Center: Rocky Mount, NC -Time Spent With Janice Gravely Once Again →

Rocky Mount, NC: Ward 1 – “The Reasons I Haven’t Voted for Councilman Knight”

People leave interesting comments on the blog posts I write for Mainstreetrockymount.com. Unless one is particularly snarky and divisive, which is seldom, I welcome the information that people add. Today's blog is in response to a comment from someone who lives in Ward 1. I find it insightful and informative. I believe you will agree. … Continue reading Rocky Mount, NC: Ward 1 – “The Reasons I Haven’t Voted for Councilman Knight” →

Blanches Restaurant in Rocky Mount, NC And The Secret Gardens of Spitalfields in London

I follow a fabulous blog called Spitalfields Life. Be sure to check out this link: https://spitalfieldslife.com I smile when a new post shows up in my e-mail. The latest blog is called The Secret Gardens of Spitalfields. One of the coolest things that has happened in the Five Points area of Rocky Mount was the … Continue reading Blanches Restaurant in Rocky Mount, NC And The Secret Gardens of Spitalfields in London →