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Sunday, April 13, 2008 at 12:13 AM
Posted in Politics Local
by DCN
The concerns topping the N.C. General Assembly candidates' list for education don't veer far from one of the larger problems school administrations are trying to tackle.
Those vying for positions during the May primary unanimously said the . . . (Source Rocky Mount Telegram)
Sunday, March 23, 2008 at 9:15 PM
Posted in Politics Local
by DCN
The problem we face as a people is that so many are afraid to talk about race and other issues of importance. But these same folks want to lead us. Well you can't lead me anywhere if you are scared. Click on the following links and see what was going on then compared to now:
"If You Are Scared, Say You Are Scared"
Let's talk about RACE, Black leaders and other iss...
Politics is changing in North Carolina
Thursday, March 13, 2008 at 7:42 PM
Posted in Politics Local
by DCN
"Leadership for Our Future"
For immediate release:
Davis Campaign gaining momentum and moving full speed ahead
(Snow Hill, North Carolina)–In response to the growing support from voters in District 5, the Don Davis for N.C. Senate Committee has planned campaign kick-off activities in all three (3) counties of N.C. Senate District 5.
Davis, who is the Mayor of Snow Hill, has been pleased by the wide base of support for his campaign. "It has truly been encouraging to meet with people in Pitt, Wayne, and Greene counties and hear how excited and willing they are to support our campaign. Many have commented on the progress in Snow Hill and want a leader with a proven track record of success representing them in Raleigh. They also want a dynamic, innovative, and energetic leader, who is able to unite the District" Davis said.
Each county will hold a reception for voters to come and meet the candidate.
Wayne County Meet and Greet Reception:
Monday, March 10, 2008
Time: 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Royal Tea Room
209 South Berkeley Boulevard
Goldsboro, North Carolina
Pitt County Meet and Greet Reception:
Friday, March 14, 2008
Time: 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Cornerstone Baptist Church-Multipurpose Room
1095 Allen Road
Greenville, North Carolina
Greene County Meet and Greet Reception:
Saturday, March 15, 2008
Time: 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Greene County Community Center
814 West Harper Street
Snow Hill, North Carolina
Davis has set the following priorities for the District: improving early childhood, K-12, and access to higher education; promoting access to quality healthcare and affordable housing; advocating on the behalf of N.C. employees; protecting members of the US Armed Forces, veterans, and their families; supporting small businesses, farmers, tourism, and rural communities, while fostering regional development; securing funds for water, sewer, roads, and technology; upholding public safety and preventing gang violence; strengthening our mental health system and funding substance abuse services; protecting our environment; and promoting an open and ethical government.
Six Democratic candidates are vying for the N.C. Senate District 5 seat. Residents will cast their votes for a senatorial candidate in the May 6, 2008 primary election.
For more information about Davis please visit, www.votedondavis.com.
Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at 2:08 AM
Posted in Politics Local
by DCN
Three GOP candidates have thrown their names into the hat for state and national government seats.
Dr. Robert A. Coats of Rocky Mount filed Thursday to run against Rocky Mount Councilman W.B. Bullock for the GOP nod in the N.C. House District 25 race.
Coats said his decision to run stems from seeing – as an employee of the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services . . . (Source Rocky Mount Telegram)
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Sunday, March 2, 2008: Rocky Mount NC - Coats' name will be on ballot
Tuesday, February 12, 2008 at 1:20 AM
Posted in Politics Local
by DCN
Tuesday, February 12, 2008 at 12:34 AM
Posted in Politics Local
by DCN
Two local Democrats formally signed up to fill an empty seat in the N.C. House on Monday, the first day of the election filing period.
Candidates Carnell Taylor and Randy Stewart filed to take the post that will be vacated by Bill Daughtridge, R-Nash, who is running for state treasurer.
Democrat Shelly Willingham filed to again challenge N.C. Sen. Clark Jenkins, D-Edgecombe, for his District 3 seat. (Source Rocky Mount Telegram)
C. Dancy II - TPA Opinion: I can not believe that Willingham has filed to run against Senator Clark Jenkins. My question is why would Willingham waste his time and money? I sure hope a 3rd person file to make this race interesting because at this point this race will not be interesting at all.
Sunday, February 10, 2008 at 7:23 PM
Posted in Politics Local
by DCN
On Saturday night I attended the pre-announcement of G.K. Butterfield re-election for Congress at Bill Ellis Convention Center Wilson NC. There were about 400 – 500 supporters present.
As the Congressman entered the room he began at the front of the room and made his way through the crowd hugging and shaking nearly everybody's hand until he reached the back of the room.
Mayor of Snow Hill Rev. and Dr. Donald G. Davis of Snow Hill was the MC for the evening. Mayor Davis is also the chair of the 1st Congressional District Democratic Party.
Mayor Davis called upon the Mayor Pro-tem of Wilson Rev. Malcolm Johnson who is also the pastor of St. Rose Disciples Church. Others on the program were State House Rep. Angela Bryant Rocky Mount, Mr. Frank Emory Chairman Wilson County Board of Commissioners, A.C. Coleman Wilson City Councilman, Mildred Council City Council of Greenville NC and she asked her fellow commissioner Rose Glover to stand. Mayor of Wilson Bruce Rose followed Glover because he had just arrived from another event in
Mayor Davis all Democratic Party Chairs and elected officials present along with ministers to stand.
Mayor Davis then introduced Attorney Darryl Smith to present the speaker of the evening Congressman G.K. Butterfield. Attorney Smith talked about all that Butterfield has accomplished in such a short period of time which is unheard of. He talked about the committees that Butterfield has been appointed to.
Congressman G.K. Butterfield was applauded as he came forward and gave us the state of the nation. He said he was going to fly to
People left fired up and ready to go.
And then it was chicken and barbecue time.
Entertainment was by a local band The Boyz who played old school music.
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Butterfield announces run to keep D.C. seat
Who is Congressman G.K. Butterfield?
C. Dancy II - TPA Opinion: I am a strong supporter of my Congressman because he has done a great job. I have followed him from the time he has become the Congressman up until the very moment.
Yes, I want to help keep
G.K. Butterfield in Congress
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Sunday, February 3, 2008 at 2:17 AM
Posted in Politics Local
by DCN
For those readers who read the Rev. Curtis Gatewood's letter published Jan. 17 and could not understand his attempt at intelligently calling us bigots, let me explain. He is using big words to bring attention away from the fact that . . . (Source Wilson Times)
C. Dancy II - TPA Opinion: How damn ignant. Rev. Gatewood's letter has nothing to do with the fact that several charges were dropped as it relates to Johnson being at the murder scene during the time of the murder. What I found to be ignant was the following comments, "See, it does not matter what color you are in Wilson; it matters how much money you can put in people's campaigns and what favors your family can provide. When you have people in positions that do nothing but be figureheads, then you have this kind of problem with outside influences." I say color does matter as well as money and James Johnson who just happens to be black and has limited resources when it comes to money is a prime example. RACE MATTERS. And anybody who do not understand and recognize that color matters are in for a rude awakening. How many more James Johnsons will it take to see that we have a problem with our judicial system?
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Friday, February 1, 2008: Wilson NC - Deans waits for resolution in relations to James Johnson
Thursday, January 31, 2008 at 2:34 AM
Posted in Politics Local
by DCN
Historian Timothy Tyson criticized former Gov. Charles B. Aycock Monday night as a white supremacist who only funded schools for blacks as a political maneuver.Aycock, governor from 1901-1905, has long been celebrated in North Carolina as a champion of public education. His birthplace, located outside Fremont, is a state historic site.
But, in a talk at . . . (Source Wilson Times)
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Thursday, September 27, 2007: Ashville NC - Vance-Aycock to have protestors reported by NC Spin
Thursday, January 31, 2008 at 2:27 AM
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by DCN
With just a little over two weeks left before families of children ages 9-12 lose their funding from the Wilson Department of Social Services to help pay for afterschool care, the department is calling on every . . . (Source Wilson Times)
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