A couple of articles in the regional mainstream media report that Republicans are getting ready to propose a constitutional amendment on property taxes. It would limit property tax increases to a certain formula. This is very much needed, but it will not completely shield us from property tax increases. It […]
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North American Mission Board
Below you will find a video in which certain allegations are made about church plants initiated by the Southern Baptist Convention’s North American Mission Board (NAMB). Among the representations: I had discussed here a couple of years ago a book written by Charles S. Kelley Jr. that argued the NAMB […]
Ivermectin Tales
HT: Appalachian Renegades Bret Weinstein on Ivermectin and the accidental experiment no one wants to talk about: "80 cases. In 40 of those cases, the courts granted the family's request and Ivermectin was administered. In forty cases, they refused to intervene and no Ivermectin was given. In 38 of the… […]
Next Step Toward Countywide Water
Scott Yost at the Rhino Times reports that the Guilford Board of County Commissioners passed a resolution to authorize the regional water authority to explore “regional water and wasterwater capacity development”. Translation: they want to bring water and sewer service to the small towns within Guilford County and perhaps the […]
Christian Politics
We have posted here within the last couple of months about Christian political theology. Recall that James Baird wrote a great book on the topic; and that he argued the state should promote the Christian religion. Now, Stephen Wolfe and a couple of collaborators have written a more scholarly work […]
Thom Tillis’ Temper Tantrum
See below the video of Tillis’ tirade against Kristi Noem within the last couple of weeks. Leave aside the substance of his comments for right now. The point I want to make? I don’t recall a single instance in which he ever lashed out at the socialists in this manner. […]
Page Retains 23 Vote Lead Over Berger
After the county canvasses this morning, the vote counts are unchanged. Carolina Journal has the story. Berger will likely request a recount. After the recount, it is possible there might be litigation. In the event the courts get involved, Berger has an advantage because he has deeper pockets to pay […]
County Schools Increase Pressure To Build Schools More Rapidly
The News and Record reports this morning that the county school system is seeking authorization from the Guilford Board of County Commissioners to build 8 new schools way ahead of schedule. The rationale given is that the spike in the price of oil due to the war in Iran will […]
Another $21 Million Bond For The Coliseum
It seems that every 5-10 years, there is another demand for spending tens of millions to upgrade Greensboro’s coliseum complex. Like clockwork, another effort was announced within the last couple of weeks. This time, the city wants $21 million to be financed with bonds that don’t have to be approved […]
Lovely Ridgecrest
Ridgecrest is a Southern Baptist retreat/ conference/ camp facility in the North Carolina mountains. It has been operating for over a century. Many Southern Baptists have attended retreats there over the years. Approximately 6 years ago, it was sold to a private ministry group– Ridgecrest Ministries— but maintains a Christian/ […]