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This entry was posted on 2/6/2007 8:41 PM and is filed under About Town.

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• 2/7/2007 11:35 AM Beth from RM wrote:
  What a great idea! Rocky Mount is a great place to live, and it's nice to see a website that brings people together. I'll definitely be spreading the word about your site. Thanks!
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• 5/11/2007 9:36 PM Lynzann wrote:
  Rocky Mount makes a quaint, peaceful home for all who reside here. It could use a climbing gym though...
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• 5/23/2007 7:33 PM Lizzy wrote:
  Cousin Grandpop,
  Good to see people trying to bring people together. I do not live in Rocky Mount, I actually live clear in NJ. But my husband have been talking of moving to VA for years and the week of mothers day we traveled throughout VA and we really liked the area of Rocky mount we liked the little towns while still having places like SML not to far (We have a son in college and one who will be graduating High school next year) Good area for the young adults.I grew up at the shore my husband in the mountains (PA) this is the best of both worlds. my question to any body from Rocky mount would be Does any one have a home for sale with a little property? and what can you tell me about the area that I would not know just driving through or surfing the web? Thanks for any responses.
  Lizzy
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• 6/8/2007 12:06 PM amy wrote:
  I am a screen writer at Hollins University writing about a ghostly incident that occurs in Rocky Mount. I had intended to "make it up" but wondered if you had any real stories I could use. Also, what makes Rocky Mount famous or very unique? Thanks! Amy
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  1. 6/14/2007 3:48 PM Rick wrote:
     Amy,
     
     The old mansion (T. Keister Greer's place) is haunted. They also have a small bookshop out front (the blue lady - or something like that.) I'm sure you can search the names to find out the story and more info.
     
     Rick
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• 6/11/2007 10:11 PM Kathryn hill wrote:
  Hi, my 2nd Great Grandparents were from Rocky Mount and I am just curious about the place. I live in the West.
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• 6/15/2007 9:34 AM amy wrote:
  Hi back, Rick! I've been out to the Greer mansion and talked with the owner, the delightful Ibby Greer. The place is wonderful- full of electricity! I'm getting lots of impressions and ideas to add to my screenplay based in Rocky Mount. If you have any cool anecdotal info on the area, let me know! Amy
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• 7/11/2007 9:47 PM Alexis wrote:
  I lived in Rocky Mount,Va for almost a year and loved it! If I could I would move back...tomorrow!
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• 7/18/2007 12:35 PM laura smith wrote:
  i would like to have info on activities for toddlers in the rocky mount area.
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• 8/18/2007 8:29 PM Dawn wrote:
  Was wondering if you knew if there was still a place in Franklin County where you can ride trains. I heard that there was some place called blue ridge steamers but when I've done a search I can't find anything. My son is really into trains and I would love to take him if this place is still open. If you could let me know it would be great.
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  1. 8/20/2007 8:24 AM Cousin Grandpa wrote:
     There is a club of some sort in the Wirtz area. I am pretty sure it is privately owned, but there was a story on it in the Roanoke Times in the past year. Perhaps someone could help out to find it......?
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• 8/20/2007 8:30 AM Cousin Grandpa wrote:
  I found it at Roanoke.com
  Transportation Blue Ridge Live Steamers: Miniature (7 gauge) steam train rides four times a year at the Burnt Chimney track. Jim Humphrey, 387-0124.
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• 8/21/2007 9:14 AM laura smith wrote:
  i would like to get more info on the transportation blue ridge live steamers train rides. please email me back if you have any info. thanks
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• 9/7/2007 10:13 PM Susan Sockman wrote:
  Hi, I live in Pa. My mother-in-law recently passed away and we found 2 oval pictures with the name "The Uttermost Co., Rocky Mount Va on the back. Both the pictures are numbered. I would like to know if it is still in business or any information you could give me. Thank you.
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• 9/12/2007 10:04 AM Tricia wrote:
  Cousin Grandpa,
  
  I was so happy to come across your blog. I have not been to Rocky Mount in 20 years (since leaving Ferrum) I loved it then and I'm sure I would love it now. I hope to come for a visit soon as I'm sure many things have changed. I've also been trying to find out what happened to 2 people that I knew from Rocky Mount back in the day (85-87) Do you know S. R. Vaughn (the son) and/or Miggy Smith? They were both good people and I just wanted to see where they might be these days. Keep on with the blog!
  
  tricia
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• 9/12/2007 10:28 AM Cousin Grandpa wrote:
  Uttermost is still in business. They are on Grassy Hill Road, Rocky Mount. 540-483-5104
  
  CG
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  1. 9/13/2007 9:55 AM Tricia wrote:
     CG,
     
     I somehow missed this response. Is this related to finding my friends? Or a place you suggest I visit? Are the leaves changing down that way yet?
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• 9/12/2007 10:43 AM Tricia wrote:
  Wow! That was a super fast response. I appreciate the information. Thank you. I'm not sure it would be appropriate for me to call/write him after all these years. No need to complicate things for him. I'm just glad to know where he is and what he's doing. Maybe you could tell him I asked about him.
  
  Where would you recommend staying in town these days? I'm thinking of attending Ferrum's Homecoming in October.
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• 9/12/2007 10:55 AM laura smith wrote:
  I THINK YOU SHOULD CONTACT HIM. HOW DO YOU KNOW THAT WOULD COMPLICATE THINGS FOR HIM? MAYBE HE'S WONDERING ABOUT YOU TO AND HE JUST DON'T KNOW HOW TO GO ABOUT FINDING YOU. YOU SHOULD NEVER LIVE IN DOUBTS BUT ALWAYS IN POSSIBILITIES. A GREAT PLACE TO STAY IS THE HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS. IT IS THE NEWEST HOTEL WE HAVE WITH AN INDOOR POOL AND IT STAYS PRETTY BUSY.
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• 9/12/2007 11:06 AM Tricia wrote:
  Well...you just made me smile! I'm not so sure it's ok for me an "old friend" to just barge back in his life life. Is he married? Do his parents still live in town?
  
  Hmm....I guess if I'm coming in October I better check on a room quickly. Thank you for letting me know.
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• 9/12/2007 11:13 AM laura smith wrote:
  IM GLAD I MADE YOU SMILE TODAY. ALL THOSE QUESTIONS YOU ARE WANTING TO KNOW WOULD BE A GREAT STARTER CONVERSATION FOR YOU AND HIM WHEN YOU GET IN TOWN. HAVE A SAFE TRIP AND HURRY AND MAKE THOSE RESERVATIONS.
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  1. 9/12/2007 11:45 AM Tricia wrote:
     Ha ha! Your very sneaky. Thanks again for the recommendation.
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• 9/12/2007 12:43 PM laura smith wrote:
  IM GOOD! HA!! HA!! LET ME KNOW WHAT HAPPENS WITH YOUR VISIT. I WILL BE ANXIOUS TO KNOW UNTIL I HEAR FROM YOU AGAIN. I WANT ALL THE DETAILS YOU CAN GIVE ME. GOOD LUCK AND FOR YOUR SAKE, I HOPE HE'S NOT MARRIED. HA!! HA!! BUT IF IT TURNS OUT HE IS, HEY! YOU CAN ALWAYS SAY YOU GOT TO SEE HIM AND TALK TO HIM AGAIN AND YOU KNOW WHAT I BET HE WILL BE THINKING ABOUT ALOT OF WHAT IFS. WHAT DO YOU THINK? KEEP IN TOUCH!!!!
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• 2/5/2008 10:24 PM Clay wrote:
  My wife and I have never been to Rocky Mount.We did tour around roanoke and Salem.We live in Florida along the gulf.My wife is a Brit and had lived in new Zealand for the past 15 years.i took her through Virginia while going to meet my family and we love the area.Just through photos we have decided to move to Rocky Mount in the late spring.W are both very excited and although we have never been we have a good feeling about it.
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  1. 4/30/2008 2:42 PM Innkeeper Shellie wrote:
     Well we welcome you to the area. Sprin has definately sprung, it is unbelievably gorgeous right now! And will stay that way until December!
     
     You can vist my blog for information about the area and events if you are interested: http://claibornehouse.blogspot.com/
     
     ALL THE BEST.
     (PS My husband was born in New Zealand)
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• 2/6/2008 1:32 PM laura smith wrote:
  Rocky Mount is the best. Franklin County is great all around. The sceneries are beautiful and the people for the most part, are very friendly and outgoing. I hope you move here soon and love this area as much as I do.
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• 5/22/2008 12:49 PM Gene wrote:
  Does anyone know what local businesses might be for sale? My family is interested in moving to Rocky Mount. We currently live in a nearby county and want to move closer to Roanoke but not in Roanoke...... RM is just right, it's beautiful.
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• 5/22/2008 12:59 PM Gene wrote:
  Business
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