Honoring the Past, Building a Future
A few years back some businessmen talked to the Telegram about this same issue. There was a welcomed change. Lord knows we don't want things hidden from us. In no way is this a suggestion that the newspaper be allowed to edit out the facts or limit the news according to their political persuasion. Rocky … Continue reading Rocky Mount, NC: Reposition Telegram Front Page Crime
Bill West's April 26th Telegram Article, is a great read about Troy Davis and the city investments in his projects. It comes on the heels of the article about the attack Councilman Knight made on Troy at a prior City Council meeting. (If you missed the dustup, basically translated, Knight said, "After all I've done … Continue reading Rocky Mount, NC: Troy Davis Talked Truth to Power at a Council Meeting And Was Punished. He Came Back!
I'm reading another book, Roosevelt and Churchill: Men of Secrets by David Stafford. It is about World War II, British espionage and twentieth-century intelligence. A Goodreads review says the book 'provides a great backdrop into the friendship and covert chess match between FDR and Churchill’ Those of you who love to read an author like … Continue reading A Zillion People of Rocky Mount, NC Making a Difference.
I'm late, I'm late forA very important date.No time to say hello, good-bye,I'm late, I'm late, I'm late -Alice in Wonderland Public Relations Director Kirk Brown said earlier,"August 1, '22 is the target date to have the Downtown and Business Development staff in place at 132 S.W. Main, to start serving the public." I'm told … Continue reading Time to Discuss the Position of Rocky Mount’s Downtown Development Manager
"Make the little stuff work and the big stuff will happen" - Dan Bongino Dan Bongino wasn't on the news talking about small business in Rocky Mount, but his quote suits my purpose. The Chamber of Commerce is honoring small businesses this week. In the last two days my errands have taken me into a … Continue reading Small Rocky Mount Businesses Make Our World Go Around
The Future Downtown Business Development Office Will Be Located at 132 S.W. Main Street Photo: William West Telegram Article. A Fine Facade restoration/saving of this Commercial Building 'A spot of bother' indeed over the cost of moving, and maintaining an office in a building the city does not own. From my point of view, I … Continue reading ‘A Spot of Bother’ Over The Downtown Development Office Moving to Main Street Rocky Mount NC
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