The area immediately west of Friendly Shopping Center has been somewhat of a suburban-style refuge for some time. Large swaths of West Friendly Avenue, Holden Rd. and Westridge Rd. have been reasonably free of commercial establishments and multifamily housing. (Disclosure: This is the area in which I reside). It turns […]
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Inclusive Park in Reidsville
Some citizens in Reidsville had a vision for a playground that could be used by disabled children. The Reidsville Kiwanis Club, of which I have been part, played a big role in making it happen. But other individuals and organizations also contributed a great deal. Here is the ribbon cutting […]
“Kathy’s Folly” to Open in Greensboro in August
We have posted here at least several times about the American Hebrew Academy at the intersection of Hobbs Rd. and Jefferson Rd. in Greensboro. It was a failed venture that had been started up by a wealthy individual in the local Jewish community. After Biden assumed office as president, it […]
It Seems Everything is Becoming Backwards
Update: NC General Assembly Passes Ban on “Gender” Treatments for Minors
This is great news. I had posted about this issue earlier today. Even Donny Lambeth and Dr. Timothy Reeder voted in favor of the bill. John Faircloth and Cecil Brockman were absent. Kudos to Republicans for passing this important bill. Roy Cooper is equivalent to vermin; and will likely veto […]
One Step Cleared on Passing Transgender Legislation
Yesterday, the Health Committee in the NC House surprisingly voted to advance a bill that would place restrictions on transgender treatments for minors. It must now clear the Rules Committee and the entire House. This is good news. However, we must be aware of the bill’s limitations. Carolina Journal has […]
Tim Moore: I Knew She Was Married, But I Thought It Was OK
WRAL reports that Republican NC House Speaker Tim Moore admits to having had a “relationship” with a woman who was married. I will leave it to the reader what the term “relationship” means in this context. He also said he thought it was acceptable to have this “relationship” because his […]
What Will General Assembly Do About Summerfield/ David Couch Matter?
We have posted previously here about the proposal by David Couch to build multifamily housing on his land in Summerfield. This would require zoning changes. He was very aware of the zoning that existed at the time he acquired the land. Since then, I am told, the zoning has been […]
SBC Outcomes
The Southern Baptist Convention in New Orleans is not yet concluded, but a few key votes have been taken. The Christian Post reports: These votes were overwhelming. Barber defeated the conservative candidate by a 2-to-1 margin. Approximately 80% voted in favor of requiring male pastors. How do we reconcile these […]
What Will Happen at the Southern Baptist Convention This Week?
Within Southern Baptist circles, all eyes are on New Orleans with week where the national meeting will take place. The Conservative Baptist Network is running Pastor Mike Stone from Emmanuel Baptist Church in Blackshear, Georgia to be the president of the Convention. The Convention has been under the control of […]