Learning What Exactly From the Past - On The Topic of the Civil War

Recently, an article appeared in the editorial section of the local paper headlined "Learning from the past." It talked about the 150th anniversary of the Civil War. The Lee-Jackson Dinner was taking place that evening over at Barton College. It was deemed a gathering to honor "not only the two most honorable Confederate Generals, Lee and Jackson but all those whose fought for the south." Here's an excerpt of the editorial.

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Wilson Youth program receives $875,000

CONGRATULATIONS TO SMART CHOICES FOR YOUTH!

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Wilsonian Voices Series: A Closer Look: The Civil War -150 Years Celebration

Sesquicentennial
Celebratory Events of the Civil War

ses·qui·cen·ten·ni·al/ˌseskwisenˈtenēəl/ as an Adjective: Of or relating to the one-hundred-and-fiftieth anniversary of a significant event. And as a Noun: A one-hundred-and-fiftieth anniversary

Celebrations around the country have begun recogninzing 150 years since the Civil War. A battle between the states entrenced in controversy and conflict. Over the next four years a slate of events including battlefield re-enactments are scheduled to enlighten, inform, inspire and we're sure to insult some. The Sons of Confederate Soldiers in many states will be heading up most of the events in their respective states.

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Heritage, Homage, Hate or Humiliation

A Closer Look: The Civil War 150 Years

It really all depends on who you ask. And who you're talking to.

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Who You Calling "They" - Debbie Yow

Early in the wee hours of the morning today, I was awaken to a News 14 Carolina promo that featured Debbie Yow making the following comment, "You care about them, they care about you and they just couldn't figure it out. My first thoughts were who is she referring to as "they." I was curious to know.

Thought to myself, I know she's not talking about Sidney Lowe using the terminology "they." She must be talking about the basketball team as a whole. Then, my thoughts turned to her comment being taken out of content. At that point, I knew I had to hear the press conference for myself in its entirety.

Well, I finally got the chance to see the press conference this afternoon. In its entirety. And she wasn't referencing the basketball team. Yow's "they" was referring to Sidney Lowe.

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Councilman Bill Pitt Attends NLC Conference

First Lady Michelle Obama to Address Local Officials
At National League of Cities’ Conference

Washington, DC – Michelle Obama, First Lady of the United States of America, will address city leaders during the National League of Cities’ (NLC) 2011 Congressional City Conference on March 15th in Washington, DC. The conference sessions will focus on federal policy issues and an economic growth agenda for America’s hometowns and the country.

The First Lady will discuss her Let’s Move! initiative, a nationwide movement to reduce childhood obesity in a generation, that focuses on engaging cities and towns and their mayors and other elected leaders for their critical roles in spurring local action to promote healthy eating and active living. NLC collaborates with the White House and the Department of Health and Human Services to encourage members to participate in Let’s Move Cities and Towns. More than 500 cities and towns currently participate.

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PTO President Calls for Community Forum

Parents and concerned citizens of Wilson County are invited to take part in a second community forum.

Saturday, March 12th

 at 12:30pm

 LOCATION:  Vick Elementary School.

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Time to Spring Forward

It's that time again ... Time to SPRING FORWARD. Daylight Saving time begins on Sunday, March 13, 2011 at 2:00am. Be reminded to set your clocks forward one hour at that time.

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A Million Dollars for This is no Chicken Feed

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Wilson Community Lenten Services

Community Lenten Services will be hosted by First United Methodist Church, 100 Green Street, NE, beginning Wednesday, March 9, and continuing through April 13. Services will begin at 12 noon with lunch following at 12:30 p.m. The schedule is as follows:

March 9 Preacher: Pastor Russ Nanney, First United Methodist Church
March 16 Preacher: Reverend Sam Fuson, First Christian Church
March 23 Preacher: Reverend David Haley, Winstead United Methodist Church
March 30 Preacher: The Reverend Doctor Tom Watkins, First Presbyterian Church
April 6 Preacher: Doctor Michael Bell, St. John AME Zion
April 13 Preacher: Doctor Doug Murray, First Baptist Church

What is Lent?

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Mike Huckabee in Wilson Today

Promoting his new release...

Sunday, March 6th * 5:30 PM

Presented by Books-A-Million

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