Honoring the Past, Building a Future
Starting September 5, 2023 the Main Street blog will focus on this election cycle for the City Council. Voter turnout has never been more important to bring new leadership in Ward #1, determine if Sandy Roberson continues as Mayor, returns Lige Dautridge and T.J. Walker to their posts. Native, Knox Porter, ("Buddy") who now lives … Continue reading Guest Blogger: Knox Porter – “Be The Solution To Low Voter Turnout”
On Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday Edition, the September Blogs will be about the October 10th elections. "You Gotta Vote" is your password for meeting me on Main Street and for doing your part in the elections.
"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
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
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
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.
