Opinion
The race is on
Sunday, February 7, 2010 — With jobs and economy affecting every American, Election Year 2010 is already well under way.
While the official filing date for the May 4 Primary begins Monday at noon, Stanly County has been alive with Republican candidates bringing their messages with the goal of unseating Rep. Larry Kissell in the 8th District.
This primary campaign has the potential for fireworks before the Republicans settle in on one man to take on Kissell. All the contenders are strong-willed, and while each opens with “I’m not a politician,” there’s no mistaking these candidates are not just testing the waters... they mean business, havin surrounded themselves with political savvy staffs and relish in sharing their agendas.
Locally, the Republicans again have a bevy of candidates with deep desire to be Stanly County’s next sheriff. At a Republican meeting on Jan. 21 to hear Harold Johnson, one of the four seeking to unseat Kissell, three sheriff candidates stood and introduced themselves to the large audience.
Based on the emotion within their short introductions, each has passion for the job that is undeniably fierce, and as with the 8th District Primary, look for this Sheriff’s Primary to be hotly contested.
That’s just two key races ... there will be many more as local candidates line-up to run for county commissioner, school board and clerk of court.
Filing will run through Feb. 26 at noon and we all vote in the primary on May 4.
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County recognized for conservation effort
The Stanly County Board of Commissioners has received a 2009 Governor’s Conservation Award from the North Carolina Wildlife Federation.
The award specifically recognizes Stanly County for environmental protection leadership in its opposition to Alcoa’s (APGI) efforts to obtain a new license to operate four hydroelectric projects along the Yadkin River. -
Spring has made its return
Saturday, at approximately midnight, is the official first day of spring for 2010, and Spring is definitely in the air as we will be seeing temperatures this weekend creeping ever closer to the 70 degree mark.
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Funding needed for big projects
Last week, Commissioner Gene McIntyre spent time in Washington and met with our three national congressional leaders.
McIntyre shared with his fellow commissioners Monday night that he talked individually with Rep. Larry Kissell and Sens. Richard Burr and Kay Hagen regarding a number of key projects within Stanly County that needed funding. -
Remember safety this St. Patrick’s Day
This Wednesday marks the annual celebration for St. Patrick’s Day. The day is a national holiday of Ireland: a bank holiday in Northern Ireland and a public holiday in the Republic of Ireland.
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This Week In Washington
In honor of all the women of the 8th Congressional district, and in celebration of the Women’s History Month, I want to tell you a little bit about some of what I've done to address women’s issues in the 111th Congress.
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This Week In Washington
We are all too familiar with the devastating effects of manufacturing job losses in our region of North Carolina. I spent 27 years working in a textile mill that closed in 2003. While I moved on to teaching, many of my friends lost their jobs as bad trade deals shipped those jobs to other countries.
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Goals and standards make great schools
Yet another educational study has emerged and is now debated within a discipline forever searching for new figures, new emerging trends, new and unique methods for squeezing as much improvement in student performance that might be possible. This new study making rounds within the educational establishment is noteworthy in the way it dismisses the stylish in favor of common wisdom and the tried and true.
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Showing your true colors
Team spirit was shown on Friday at many points around the county.
Local schools and individuals participated in a dress-up day to benefit the V Foundation.
By paying a minimum of $5 to the foundation, individuals were allowed to don their favorite team’s colors in anticipation of the rivalry game Saturday night between Duke and UNC. -
Trying to point students in the right direction
This evening the SNAP will be welcoming everyone in the South Stanly area to join us at First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall for a Meet & Greet.
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Stand up and be counted, participate in the Census
In just a couple weeks, between March 15-17, each of us will be receiving our 2010 Census questionnaires by mail. We will have until April 15 to answer and return them.
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