Triad Local First celebrates businesses and artisans
October 14, 2022Triad Local First, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and strengthening local independent business owners, held its 11th Annual Community Table on Sunday, Oct. 9, at Summerfield Farms. The event featured a cocktail hour, silent auction, dinner and desserts, and an awards presentation. This year’s Community Table Chairperson was Cheryl Pressley. Award recipients were as […]
N.C. Supreme Court hears new arguments on Voter I.D. and redistricting
October 13, 2022In order to make sure their decisions on two critical 2024 election issues are the ones that count before they possibly lose their majority on the N.C. Supreme Court, Democratic justices heard back-to-back arguments last week concerning voter I.D. and redistricting. The three Republicans on the seven-member panel had previously objected, opining that Democrats were […]
Tracee Ellis Ross talks self-empowerment at Chancellor’s Speaker Series
October 7, 2022North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University kicked off the 2022-23 edition of the Chancellor’s Speaker Series by inviting actor, director, and producer, Tracee Ellis Ross, to speak to students on October 4 in Harrison Auditorium. “Empowered: A Conversation About Women’s Rights,” was hosted by Dr. Nicole Rankins, M.D., a 1998 alumna, who facilitated an […]
Justice Coalition refuses to comply with NAACP ‘Cease & Desist’ threats
October 7, 2022The “servant leader” of the Justice Coalition USA, a growing group of concerned NAACP members, has staunchly refused to comply with a stern “cease and desist” letter from the national president/CEO of the NAACP, warning it to stop all pronouncements and activities “…detrimental to the Association.” Rev. Dr. Cardes H. Brown Jr., an NAACP Life […]
Page holds off Ragsdale
September 30, 2022Page Pirates 21 Ragsdale Tigers 7 The Page Pirates won a Metro 4-A Conference game at home against the Ragsdale Tigers by the score of 21-7. After a defensive first quarter, Page quarterback Marques Lewis advanced the ball for a first down. A fourth down kick by Page’s Tyler Elliott was a miss. The Pirates […]
The 114 Club
September 30, 2022We have a running joke in my office about people belonging to the 114 Club. That would be a group of people, who desire to live until the age of 114. Some people have said they have no desire to live that long. They fear out living their family and friends and just do not […]
Fifth-grade teacher receives Reynolds Award
September 30, 2022Fifth Grade Educator Crystal Adkins-Pennix of Allen Jay Elementary in High Point received the 2021-2022 Debby Reynolds Award from the Enrichment Fund for the Guilford County Schools (GCS) for her “resolute, enterprising advocacy for children in need.” “As a firm believer that student academic success is influenced by self-esteem, she works to foster confidence so […]
Voter suppression claimed in upcoming N.C. NAACP elections
September 30, 2022Saying that the national NAACP is “at a time of crisis,” Justice Coalition USA, a group of concerned NAACP members who have spoken out about what they see as the alleged mismanagement of the national civil rights organization by its current President/CEO Derrick Johnson, is warning that the votes of many rural elderly NAACP members […]
Recipes: Flavorful Family Favorites for Hectic School Nights
September 23, 2022(Family Features) Once the homework is finished and long days in the classroom and at the office are drawing to a close, you’re likely to find hungry loved ones waiting near the kitchen. When busy school nights have you feeling like you’re pinched for time, turn to recipes that are easy to make yet still […]
New COVID booster available and don’t forget the flu shot
September 23, 2022We are about to enter a very busy season of the year. The carefree days of summer are passing by. Hopefully most of us have had time to relax and reevaluate our lives. The COVID-19 pandemic, which may be in a new phase, is not over and thus we must continuously be vigilant about washing […]