Kim Porter: Grades and Behavior
"After the ‘reading of my grades and the reading loudly of my behavior’ my parents would both hug me and remind me that having a good, healthy, caring, engaging personality…
Recap: Breakfast with Tarik Woods
Tarik Woods spoke to the future of NC and earned a standing ovation from a room of active voters at the recent February Breakfast with Rowan County Democrats. It was…
State News: Gov. Cooper Protects NC Wetlands
NC Newsline - 2/13//24 - Gov. Roy Cooper yesterday issued Executive Order 305, essentially an environmental rebuttal to judicial and legislative actions that stripped protections from 2.5 million acres of wetlands in North Carolina.…
We’re Reading: Back in the Day Being Woke Meant Being Smart
"The truth is that being aware of America’s racist past cannot be dictated by conservative politicians. Civic literacy requires an understanding of the social causes and consequences of human behavior…
Early Primary Voting Begins on Thursday, February 15
Make a voting plan. There is one Sunday (2/18 from 1-5 pm) and two Saturdays (2/17 and 3/2 from 8 am - 3 pm) available for voting during the Early…
Sunday, Feb. 18: “Neighbor helping Neighbor. It takes all of us. Let’s vote!” Chris Sharpe
Honor the 60+ years tradition of SOULS TO THE POLLS! We can't top Chris Sharpe's 2023 call to vote - "Voting is a Tradition in my Church." Chris Sharpe "As…
R.E.S.P.E.C.T. : NC for Community & Justice
"Want tips and practice for having more respectful and effective conversations about politics... even in an election year?" Free opportunities from NCCJ. NCCJ (North Carolina for Community and Justice) is…
We’re Reading: NC Campaign Finance Concerns
Commentary from NC Newsline: Take a moment and consider how campaign contributions can directly affect you or those you know. "Despite Governor Roy Cooper’s veto, a controversial bill (Senate Bill…
Community Event: Poverty Simulation, 2/21/24
Could you survive one month in poverty? Visit the NC Poverty Simulation Experience and stand in another's shoes. It's free, however you do need to register. Salisbury Rowan Community Action…
Community Opportunity: Free OTC Medicine
"NC MedAssist is the only statewide non-profit pharmacy in North Carolina. Through our various programs, we provide prescription and over-the-counter medications to our neighbors in need at no cost. We…