Our Thoughts on Amendment One

Wilsonian Voices has taken the following position with regards to the Marriage Amendment also known as Amendment One. As we continue to review and research House Bill 514, we are of the opinion that the particulars of the bill outline much more than the” most popular summation” that the marriage between a man and a woman is the only recognized union in the State of North Carolina... .Contrar to what’s being called an amendment to ‘ban gay marriage’,...

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WV Facebook Friends Speak Out

Recently, one of our FaceBook Friends made the following comment: “I am very discouraged that the Wilsonian Voices only seams to share the view point that is against the marriage amendment. I wish you would post that beautiful letter that Loretta Winslow placed in the paper Thursday in the opinion section of the Wilson Daily Times.” Here's the link to the letter Ms. Winslow wrote 'FOR' Amendment One. (And Ms. Bass, if don't mind us saying, it’s...

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Voter Registration Under Attack

. PLEASE PAY CLOSE ATTENTION Registering Americans to vote has been a hallmark for many civic organization. Unfortunately, this historic act of patriotism may be stopped. Florida has been among many of the Republican Controlled States that have adopted strict voter registration laws. North Carolina is one of those states as well. These laws are making it very hard for groups like the NAACP and the League of Woman Voters to register voters. According...

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Unity In the Community... 'NOT'

. “Bless be the ties that bind, our hearts in Christian love, the fellowship of kindred minds is like to that above. ” It was one of my Granny’s favorite scriptural verses. We’d be sitting quietly together and then all of a sudden her soft sweet voice could be heard reciting the words. My, how I miss those days.  My Granny’s long gone now, since July 4, 1985. That was her “Independence Day.”  One-hundred and one years old. Her work on...

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Betwixt & Between

There has been much talk in the Wilson community concerning the mayoral race. Three African Americans seek to unseat the 20 year incumbent. Residents are asking how can that be when the vote will be split three different ways. Suggestions of the three candidates meeting together to form a unified base have been circling the community for weeks now. Well, we're here to share that meeting did happen. At least between the two strongest in the race....

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Wide Awake Wilson

.Good Monday Morning Fellow Wilsonians - It's the start of a new day, new week, and new beginnings. We're about the business of taking care of business, as we're sure you are. This day we begin our "Tell It Like It IS" Campaign for the remainder of this primary election season. In the days to come we'll be highlighting various positions and candidates. Taking a "GOOD LOOK" at what they've said on ...the campaign trail. What they've done or didn't...

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Citizen Fired Up

. ALL COMMENTS MUST BE APPROVED... That's what it says when leaving a comment on the Wilson Times Online (WT) comment section. The SAME rule applies here as well. THE DIFFERENCE... On ocassion, the WT will not publish a comment a reader has submitted. And when that happens from time to time, we'll receive an email message asking us if we will share it here on WV. Such is the case now. We received a request...

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Senate Bill 514 - Confusion, Corruption or Correct

.SIMPLY  STATED:  SENATE BILL 514 Is an act to amend the North Carolina Constitution to decree and declare that marriage between one man and one woman is the ONLY LEGAL domestic union that shall be VALID or RECOGNIZED in the State of North Carolina. POINT: Common–Law marriages, Living together aka “shacking or cohabitating “ with one another is not recognized by the State of North Carolina. POINT: Gay marriages aka “same sex relationships”...

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Candidate Forum - Will You Be There

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Exception, Proves the Rule

"Question with boldness even the existence of a God; because, if there be one, he must more approve of the homage of reason, than that of blind-folded fear." Thomas Jefferson Somewhere, within the past couple of weeks, we've read the incumbent Mayor of the City of Wilson has stated he is NOT available for any debates during this election season as he is booked solid with other engagements through the month of May. OH, HOW...

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Election Time

Tuesday, May 8th is quickly approaching and if you don't know what the date signifies than you're really not paying attention. Listen Up! This post is especially for you. Locally speaking, it's time to select a mayor to serve the citizens of Wilson, NC. It's also time to elect city council representatives for District 1, 2 and 4, Coleman, Burton and Johnson, respectivel...

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What constitutes child abuse

As far as we're concerned, Child abuse is the physical, sexual or emotional mistreatment or neglect of a child. In the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Department for Children And Families (DCF) define child maltreatment as any act or series of acts of commission or omission by a parent or other caregiver that results in harm, potential for harm, or threat of harm to a child. Child abuse can occur in a...

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Autism Awareness Month

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Chippers Backyard Grill

TRY ... Something Different" for Lunch - Check Out CHIPPERS! Backyard Grill Inside - Eat In or Take Out, Call Ahead Location: Corner of Black Creek Rd. & Hwy 301 - Shell Station Buffalo Wings, Burgers, Chicken sandwiches & Chipper Dogs Open: 11am until 9pm - STOP BY TODAY! Call 252.991.3...

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