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 →

How Best To Spend $5.2 Million in Rocky Mount, NC According To The Gospel of Stepheny

Thomas Sowell's quotation is insightful and pertinent to Rocky Mount's reality. In a past blog post: https://mainstreetrockymount.com/2022/09/20/rocky-mount-nc-how-best-to-spend-5-million-dollars/ I wrote about standing next to a black gentleman at a public hearing on another matter who was shaking his head. He said, "I come to these public hearings and in the end, the Council does what they … Continue reading How Best To Spend $5.2 Million in Rocky Mount, NC According To The Gospel of Stepheny →

Rocky Mount, NC: How Best To Spend 5 Million Dollars

... it's an irresponsible government that fails to choose priorities. Tony Blair A series of public engagement hearings are under way in regards to the $5 Million from the American Rescue Plan and how it should be spent. This large sum dangled before me strongly suggests I can be a hypocrite. I fume and swear … Continue reading Rocky Mount, NC: How Best To Spend 5 Million Dollars →

Stepheny Laying Cards on the Table About The Main Street Program For Rocky Mount, NC

The length of this blog is longer than usual. I suggest you read the links from past posts over several sittings. Cards on the Table is about Rocky Mount's commitment to The Main Street Program. I'd like my enthusiasm, point of view and information included in this post to influence those currently discussing the matter … Continue reading Stepheny Laying Cards on the Table About The Main Street Program For Rocky Mount, NC →

He’s Back: Councilman Knight Rocky Mount, NC

The good news is that Ward 1 Councilman, Andre Knight is better. You can hear it in his voice and see that his strength continues to improve. The bad news is in his recovery from a fall, he seems more determined than ever to foster racial division. Ms. Copland, a frequent speaker during the public … Continue reading He’s Back: Councilman Knight Rocky Mount, NC →