Defcon 3: The Cuban Missile Crisis and Councilman Andre Knight

A reposting of a June 2022 blog post about Andre Knight: Defcon 3 https://mainstreetrockymount.com/2022/06/05/defcon-3-the-cuban-missile-crisis-and-councilman-knight-rocky-mount-nc/ In case you missed this post, I want you to add this to your inquiry into Mr. Knight's run for City Council November 2023. This election is about whether Mr. Knight, while sitting at the 'Long Green Table,' should be elected … Continue reading Defcon 3: The Cuban Missile Crisis and Councilman Andre Knight →

Andre Knight Is Up For Election in 2023 – Rocky Mount’s Mid-Watch Duty

"If you can not explain it now, to those involved, and present, here on the mid-watch, then how will you ever defend it later when called to account at the long, green table." 'The long green table' is associated with a Naval Court Martial or Court of Inquiry. The purpose of a Naval Board of Inquiry is … Continue reading Andre Knight Is Up For Election in 2023 – Rocky Mount’s Mid-Watch Duty →

2023: To Whom It May Concern From Stepheny – Rocky Mount, NC

Over the holiday this Main Street blog, metaphorically, had its tires aligned and air-filled. Therefore, I have stepped over the threshold into this new year, 2023, with a resolution to keep calling everyone to come downtown. I'm sure this question is universal. How do I want to spend the years I have left? For sure … Continue reading 2023: To Whom It May Concern From Stepheny – Rocky Mount, NC →

Opening of Downtown Development Office, Rocky Mount, NC, Sets a High Bar For Renovation and Repurposing on Main Street

I'll tell you one thing; the furniture was worth waiting for! The Renovation at 132 S.W. Main is one of the most important marketing tools you could ask for when showing prospective business entrepreneurs what is possible with a Rocky Mount commercial building. (On Far Left) Milan Mehta, architect, has another successful project in Rocky … Continue reading Opening of Downtown Development Office, Rocky Mount, NC, Sets a High Bar For Renovation and Repurposing on Main Street →

Time to Discuss the Position of Rocky Mount’s Downtown Development Manager

I'm late, I'm late forA very important date.No time to say hello, good-bye,I'm late, I'm late, I'm late -Alice in Wonderland Public Relations Director Kirk Brown said earlier,"August 1, '22 is the target date to have the Downtown and Business Development staff in place at 132 S.W. Main, to start serving the public." I'm told … Continue reading Time to Discuss the Position of Rocky Mount’s Downtown Development Manager →

Making The American Rescue Fund Equitable For Rocky Mount, NC

Those in power need checks and restraints lest they come to identify the common good for their own tastes and desires, and their continuation in office as essential to the preservation of the nation.Supreme Court Justice - William O. Douglas When the statue of Robert E.Lee was pulled down, I found this editing of history … Continue reading Making The American Rescue Fund Equitable For Rocky Mount, NC →