Link for youtube State of the City Speech -https://www.youtube.com/live/-8NO8bp52NE?feature=share The Telegram Newspaper, 4/20/23 has great articles on the Mayor's State of the City Report. If you want a booster shot for optimism read the articles or watch the video on youtube. I am guilty through and through of wringing my hands and focusing on the … Continue reading Mayor Gives State of the City Speech →

The Train Shed Project Design Was Available to The Public For Input. A Fabulous Design. Keep The Public Updated On It's Progress Another Great Manley Photograph “Receiving intensive technical assistance and a $75,000 planning grant will help us make major strides in assisting our residents to achieve financial stability — a key aspect of enhancing … Continue reading Some Thoughts About The $75K Planning Grant For Rocky Mount, NC →

I watched and listened to Councilman Knight have his fly apart April 3rd on youtube. There came this moment when Mr. Knight settled in and was enjoying the sound of his voice. It reminded me of a white bearded, high churchman in the Episcopal Diocese of Chicago. Father Dunn admitted that there were times when … Continue reading Rocky Mount: Councilman Knight Runs His Train Off The Rails →

I have a dream that one day every valley shall be exalted, every hill and mountain shall be made low, the rough places will be made plain, and the crooked places will be made straight, and the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together. We recognize these lines … Continue reading Andre Knight’s Speech: “How Dare You Challenge Us” →

My daughter, Claire, is a wise counselor. Though I have no research to substantiate this, I've come to believe that I outgrew my fabulous mother and her wisdom; Claire certainly has outgrown mine. Granddaughter Sarah Katherine is wisest of us all. It just works that way. Or so I believe. Granddaughter, Anna Claire, what can … Continue reading Ward 1 – Andre Knight Seeks Another Term As Councilman →