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Gwen Burton Speaks on the city's lawsuit
We know you've heard the old saying...things that make you go hmmm. Here's another one for you.
Councilwoman Gwen Burton remarked that even though jobs would be created by Sanderson Farms a poultry business looking to build in neighboring Nash County, she believes "the natural resources of Wilson are even more important." Now that's an interesting thought and definitely qualifies as something to make you go......
Wilson is Walking Tall the Movie - Part II . . . The Follow-Up
Guest Blogger: Daryl Barber
A GLORIOUS AND HISTORIC DAY AS WELL AS A DISHEARTENING AND SAD DAY IN WILSON COUNTY POLITICS on DECEMBER 6, 2010
"I stood on the courthouse steps and watched with great pride as Calvin Woodard was sworn in as our new sheriff Monday, December 6th, 2010. It was a glorious and historic day for our county as a 28 year reign of "special interest, backdoor dealing, good ole boyism and political patronage"...
Monday, December 20, 2010
From California to Carolina Your Signature Please - Online Petition Started
There's a petition going around ...have you seen it? It's called "Tell Nash County to Say NO to Polluting Factory Farms. And if you have come across it ... Did you sign it? Is your signature amongst the close to 500 who have? Just wondering. For those who allowed their names to show publicly, the names are available for viewing. Check it out for yourself....
Friday, December 17, 2010
Simplifying Sanderson Farms
~ Sanderson Farms is helping to put somebody to work.
While Nash County and the City of Wilson continue the debate of a similar proposal, on a more positive note take a look at the new facility in Kinston opening in January. OK, here's a little something to think about folks. Do you really believe if this company had not complied with all federal, state and local rules, regulations and certifications the State of NC would be allowing...
Monday, December 13, 2010
Council Members Weigh in on Nash County Board of Commissioners Decision to Purchase Land
Recently, City Council members Gwen Burton, Donald Evans and Bill Pitt voiced their concerns and opinions about Nash County Board of Commissioners' decision to purchase land near NC 97 and I-95 that would allow a chicken processing plant to be built near the Wilson County line.
The City of Wilson opposes the plant citing concerns the plant would have a significant negative impact on the city’s water supply, the general quality of...
Kinston NC - Sanderson Farms Newest Addition
Located on U.S.70, Sanderson Farms is poised to open their poultry processing plant early January in Kinston, NC. And while Wilson county is battling legalities with the company and Nash County, Lenoir county residents and officials are excited about Sanderson Farms’ plans to bring jobs to the area.
The people are excited about the opening. The area much like Wilson and Nash counties are severely...
COW - News You May Have Missed
News Source: City of Wilson
NC Environmental Staff: "Vast Concerns" about Chicken Plant
Friday, December 10, 2010
In a letter addressed to Nash County’s consulting engineers, the NC Department of Administration has stated that the proposed Sanderson Farms chicken processing facility, and secretly known as “project baseball” raises “vast concerns” and requires further environmental review....
Friday, December 10, 2010
A Scumbag... Such Language Is Unbecoming
No need to ask whatever happened to civilty in the exchange of "agreeing to disagree." Times have "a changed" in these here parts and folks have become down right mean-spirited with ill-intent and it shows.
Do you remember the song, "every move you make, every breath you take, I'll be watching you?" Ironically, it was a very popular tune back in the day, sung by a vocal group called "The Police." With no pun intended, it seems to be a lot of Wilsonians are taking that position when it comes to the new sheriff in town....
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Sheriff Calvin Woodard - Dream Come True
Wilson County Sheriff's Office - Swearing-In CeremonyDecember 6, 2010 - Wilson County Courthouse SquareSheriff Calvin L. Woodard Jr.
photo courtesy of Danita-Braswell Tay...
Monday, December 6, 2010
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