After a strong beginning, filing for public office has slowed to a snail’s pace. Yesterday, the local ballot grew by one, maybe two. Rep. William Brisson filed for re-election and DA Jon David added his name to the list. Actually, some of the those seeking state positions and running in more than one county can file in either of the counties they are serving, or will be serving, or file at the state level, if my memory is correct and the laws remain the same.
Filing so far has been mostly by current office holders, a couple of exceptions. Filing deadline is February 28. Think you can do a better job? Now is the time to step up. No more complaining, just do it.
A couple of reminders, the BBQ fundraiser for Jackie Singletary is Saturday, February 17 from 11AM – 4PM at the Tar Heel Volunteer Fire Department. Plates are $8 per plate. Proceeds will go to Jackie Singletary medical expenses. Jackie passed away recently after a sudden illness. For more info about the event, call 910-862-5947.
Sponsors are needed for the Summer Concert Series sponsored by the E-town-White Lake Chamber of Commerce. If you are interested, contact Dawn Maynard at the Chamber office.
Facebook, Messenger, LinkedIn, email, texting, Instagram, Twitter, and there are others, more than I can keep up with, but it’s fun trying. I read and then forget where…..
Stock market attempting to comeback, that’s good, interest rates rising, bad for borrowers, good for investors. Life can become complicated.
A note to students and parents interested in Bladen Early College High School. Parents and 8th grade students are invited to an informational session at BCC, Monday, February 19 at 6PM. The new school begins August, 2018.
Sad situation at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. At least 17 dead, killed by 19 year old, former student. Will it ever end?
We need to change the culture of this topic and make it OK to speak about mental health and violence.
We need, ultimately, to be able to view mental health with the same clear-headedness we show when talking about physical health. Matt Haig
There are so many clichés associated with mental health – such as the ‘fine line between lunacy and genius’ – which are, on the whole, a load of rubbish. Jo Brand
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