"Bad officials are elected by good citizens who don’t vote.” George Jean Nathan, American Drama Critic and Magazine Editor Starting September 5, Main Street is about election coverage. Every election is important but the City Council election this October, with an opportunity to retire Councilman Knight, Ward #1, is a game changer for Rocky Mount, … Continue reading Rocky Mount, NC – Starting September 5th – Main Street Count Down
Dedicated to Jeannie & Pete Armstong: Come Stroll With Stepheny in Hertford, NC
How can one not fall in love with Hertford, NC. Hertford is a small water town located on the Perquimans River that flows into the Albemarle Sound. Hertford was incorporated in 1758, one of the oldest towns in North Carolina. The best ice cream in town is at Woodard's Pharmacy. I highly recommend the fresh … Continue reading Dedicated to Jeannie & Pete Armstong: Come Stroll With Stepheny in Hertford, NC
Rocky Mount, NC: The Candidates Forum Seen Through Blue Eyes
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
Rocky Mount, NC – Don’t Miss New Blog Post: Candidate Forum Seen Through Blue Eyes
The NAACP hosted a candidates Forum Thursday, August 25, '23 in an ideal setting at ECC Barnes Auditorium. It was well organized, moderated and conducted with a gathering of good folks in attendance mostly on the senior-side of fifty. I was there and have written the Sunday Edition through my blue eyes.
A Rocky Mount Casino: Like Trying On A Pair Of Shoes
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
Who Can Beat Andre Knight? A Ward #1 Resident Gives Advice to Troy Davis and Tarrick Pittman
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





