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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Five effective study skills for successful school year
The first day back to school can be a source of anxiety for both children and parents as they adjust to new routines, new teachers and friends, forthcoming homework assignments and, ultimately, tests.
To help parents and students kick-start the new school year successfully, Sylvan Learning-Albemarle offers five critical steps to help families make learning fun and easy. -
Support the fair
The opening lyrics to a song from “Charlotte’s Web” ring true.
“A fair is a veritable smorgasbord orgasbord orgasbord.” -
Accurate, fair, unbiased reporting
It is the mission of any credible journalist or newspaper to report the facts, and the facts only. We must be, in the words of Washington Post Reporter and Editor Bob Woodward, “the best obtainable version of the truth.”
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This Week In Washington
As the August district work period moves along, I’ve greatly enjoyed the opportunity to meet with constituents throughout the district.
As your representative, it is my job to make sure I know firsthand of your experiences and challenges, and do all I can to represent and assist you. -
Location, location, location
There is a saying in the real estate business that the top three items to consider when buying property are location, location, location.
The same could be said when locating a community college, especially your community college here in Stanly County. -
Back to the books
The dreaded phrase many parents have been waiting for all summer most likely occurred on Wednesday morning.
“I don’t want to go to school.”
Hopefully the back-to-school blues were a little less intense this morning. -
This Week In Washington
Many of you have called or written in recent weeks with concerns about the failings of our nation’s immigration policy. For many years now, our federal government has failed at one of its primary jobs: protecting our nation’s borders.
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Right to vote should not be taken lightly
Everyone has a view on politics. In some form, politics is probably discussed by everyone each day, even if it is just a casual mention of a topic.
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When opportunity knocks, answer the door
We’ve dealt with a lot of changes and a lot of sorrow this year.
I have had many classmates and friends who have died this year and many other close friends of the family and relatives have passed as well. -
Cashing in on water is a good idea
Water has always been a valuable commodity. It is one of life’s necessities. It is used for drinking, cleaning, cooking, mixtures and other much needed resources and staples.
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