Honoring the Past, Building a Future
The NAACP hosted a candidates Forum Thursday, August 25, '23 in an ideal setting at ECC Barnes Auditorium. It was well organized and moderated event with a gathering of good folks in attendance mostly on the senior-side of fifty. I was delighted with the number of young people who could be there. 6:00PM is a … Continue reading Rocky Mount, NC: The Candidates Forum Seen Through Blue Eyes
I find that being prayerful, open minded, at the ready to learn new things, and believing in possibilities becomes a challenge when a casino is dropped in my lap. I have other issues I'm sorting out. The Casino is stepping on my lines in the play. I haven't made a strong enough case about the … Continue reading A Rocky Mount Casino: Like Trying On A Pair Of Shoes
The Sunday Edition of the Main Street blog (August 20, 2023) asked the question, Who Can Beat Andre Knight? It got a big readership and informative comments have been left on social media. If you read the blog in the AM, please go back and reread because I added in the afternoon a comment from … Continue reading Who Can Beat Andre Knight? A Ward #1 Resident Gives Advice to Troy Davis and Tarrick Pittman
Tarrick Pittman is running For Ward 1 council seat. Andre Knight must not be elected in October. Tarrick makes his case with the following information that demonstrates the need for change. This is a three man race, which could split the votes needed to beat Mr. Knight. A poll must be taken in September to … Continue reading Sunday Edition: Who Can Beat Andre Knight? Additional Comment From Sherry Little
Letter: Aug 11, 2023The state’s annual report cards on the status of Edgecombe County are in, revealing that our community is facing significant challenges. According to the state’s rankings, the health outcomes of our residents, in terms of length and quality of life, are at the bottom of the charts. Likewise, the mortality rate in … Continue reading Sunday Edition: Tracy Phillips Speaks Reality To Edgecombe County Residents
A story becomes powerful the way you tell it. It isn't a hotel in Edgecombe County that is the problem but the delivery system that insists that the lack of diversity, equity and inclusion explains and justifies why the latest whim is necessary. A new long term plan, taking the old one out of the … Continue reading Rocky Mount, NC – Other Comments About Councilman Blackwell’s Hotel
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