We’re Listening: Gloria Gaynor – “I Will Survive”
“That song, for me, is the core of my purpose, which is to bring hope, encouragement, inspiration and empowerment to people, especially women.” Gloria Gaynor's performance is a reason to…
Early Voting Calendar: Unanimous Vote for 17 Consecutive Days
It's a win for all voters and our democratic process. So proud of this community and our Rowan Elections Board. Plan C, 17 consecutive days of Early Voting for the…
Kenneth Stutts: Voting is an Opportunity
Rowan County Elections Board member Kenneth Stutts offered remarks about "what makes our country so much more than any other place" in remarks preceding the Early Voting Calendar decision by…
Eileen Hanson-Kelly: Communities over Corporations
"I looked up the N.C. Budget and Tax Center website... I learned that the Legislature has set in place a plan to eliminate corporate taxes altogether by 2031 — ZERO!…
We’re Reading: ACLU – How did your Representatives Vote on Equality?
"Lawmakers passed bills restricting reproductive healthcare and targeting LGBTQ youth. As we enter the next election cycle, it's important to know where your representatives stand on these critical issues. To…
Community Event: Actions in Faith & Justice
Mark your calendar to attend "Focus on Food Security," on Tuesday, April 23 at 6:30 pm at Rowan Public Library, Headquarters, Salisbury. Learn more from Main Street Marketplace and Meeting…
Arden Jones – Support our Nurses
The clock is ticking. It sounds like math class, last period, in that miasma of “about to be summer.” I am waiting. Not for class to end, but for the…
Arden Jones: Vote For Your Neighbor’s Rights, Too
If your neighbor was terrified, what would you do? Would you defend them, comfort them, seek to provide help? Would you simply ignore what was going on? In this election…
RCDP Breakfast: Saturday, April 13, 10 am
The 2024 Election may be one of the most important elections in our nation. RCDP knows that local Democrats are concerned - you've told us so! We are pleased to…
Sue McHugh: I Miss My Friends
"Are the differences in the ways we interact with our friends today, versus yesterday, short-lived in this current politically-charged climate? Or is the “unfriending” culture here for good where infotainment…