Dear editor: Leadership in a small, rural county is critical for the continued progress of the community. When current or potential leaders are shouted down or harassed by a small but vocal group of special interests, justice dictates that others of good conscience step forward. We have watched for more than a year now as [...]
- The Will of the People committee met on Thursday evening at the Whitcomb Center, Rockingham Community College. Again, there were over one hundred members and guests present. The Will of the People committee is a non partisan group of concerned Rockingham County citizens who have joined together to insure truth and honesty from our [...]
HORSE PARK OF SOUTH – Cost Estimate, Funding and Economic Benefit There has recently been a lot written and said about the higher cost estimate for the proposed horse park, its funding and its overall benefit to the county and the region. I would like to clarify the county’s position on this project, its funding [...]
At first glance, it appears that the county can’t afford to build a complete shelter. In fact, the county can’t afford not to.
Dear Editor: The Rockingham County Board of Commissioners asked to meet with the Will of the People Committee. A special meeting was set for January 28 and a written invitation dated January 7 was mailed to the Commissioners giving notice of the meeting. Over 100 members of Will of the People came to the [...]
To the Editor: The Rockingham County Board of Commissioners was recently invited to a meeting of the Will of the People Committee for a meeting to be held on Thursday, January 28th, 2010 at the Community College. The Commissioners had previously expressed openness to a meeting; however, the particular date was not agreed to in [...]
(Wentworth, NC) – The “Will of the People – A Committee” met Thursday evening, January 28, at the Whitcomb Center, RCC. There was an impressive crowd present as Thomas Harrington, Chairman called the meeting to order. Reverend Aiken requested the group start by singing the Star Spangled Banner and the participation was resounding. This was [...]
What a beautiful county this is. We hunted for a new home for nearly 2 months in the Summer of 2009. Since we import and train Police Dogs we needed a special place.
Houston, we’ve got a problem!!! Reidville City Council Vs. Greenway Trails The Issue: Annie Penn Memorial Hopital (now part of Cone Hospitals) has a foundation now called Reidsville Area Foundation, it set up a 10 yr program to help fund Greenway Trails in and around Reidsville. The Reidsville City Council has decided that they would [...]