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Thom Tillis
(joined: April 27th, 2015 @ 10:19 pm as ThomT)
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(commented on May 29th, 2016 @ 3:06 pm)
“Memorial Day is a time to reflect on the many brave men and women in uniform who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our cherished freedoms and liberties. Although we will never be able to repay the debt of gratitude we owe to our nation’s fallen heroes, we must honor our obligation to care for their loved ones who bear the personal burden of their sacrifice.”

Bobby Tony
(joined: April 25th, 2015 @ 10:23 am as Old-Sarge)
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(commented on May 5th, 2023 @ 6:55 am)
Thanks for the comments and thanks to Stan for the automatic notification when someone comments on one of my older articles. At 77 years old, I realize that I am probably far out of touch with the various local venues for aspiring entertainers, but I can’t help but wonder if there are still troubadours touring the country in small bars, VFW clubs, or Bowling Alley entertainment rooms. My time on the beer trail was full of such joints. It was a time when entertainers drove in cars, Greyhound, or trains, or parhaps with a guitar strapped over their shoulder and a thumb in the air from town to town honing their talent. Many never made it to stardom but a few like those mentioned in the comments did and we are all the better for it. As Stan said, Gordon created songs that will never be forgotten until we too pass. There are those who say, like the old blues singers, you can’t write a sad or inspirational song until you have lived a sad or inspirational life. I don’t know if that is true but thank God that these songs were written.
Thanks also to Andrea Hayward Nickerson for your parent’s participation in those days of yore. Atlanta is a city that doesn’t hold much to maintaining historical buildings. I have not been by the old Bistro site in years, but I do occasionally visit The Varsity -1928- which is not far from there. I will be sure to drive by and see what a atrocity has been built on that lot.

(commented on December 8th, 2021 @ 5:08 pm)
Merry Christmas to you too Stan. Best Wishes for continued success in the year ahead.

Bobby Tony has not left the building he is just hiding.

(commented on December 8th, 2021 @ 12:40 pm)
December 8, 2021 UPDATE
I received a private message with some corrections to this article. See Below: Thanks to Sharon Powel for this correction. I have removed her Email Address for privacy reasons.

Hi, Bobby!
I just ran across this article by you , and wish to thank you! There are, however some discrepancies that I would love to let you know about. I know that you don't won't be editing this article, but, I have spent many, many years straightening out misunderstandings on behalf of the Hall's actual owners. The club was never owned by Jack Tarver, but he did run the club under a management contract, as did Alex Cooley prior to Jack's tenure. The owners' names are Robert Dulong, and Maurice Ehrlich. Bob is still around, but Mo passed away a couple of years ago.
The reason we closed was that Broadview Plaza was bought by a development company which determined that a disco would be better placed in our location and did not renew our lease. We had to scramble to find a new location, and we staff members worked hard to get us moved. I would be happy to help with any future articles, or to answer any questions you may have.

Sharon Powell

Derik Davis
(joined: April 13th, 2015 @ 8:23 pm as Derick)
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Les Robinson
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(commented on March 31st, 2015 @ 10:55 pm)
Liz Partrick's love and appreciation of The Old North State is vividly shown in these images. These important yet fading places remind us of a simpler time. Imagine the sunrises there, the sunsets, hardworking people taking care of themselves, their families, their friends and neighbors, many living off the land, beloved pets who shared these places, lives that began and ended within these walls. Thank you, Liz, for sharing these treasures with us. Keep traveling old dusty roads, with your canine companions by your side, doing what you love best, and reminding us all the while of the beautiful place we call home.

Leslie J. Winner
(joined: February 18th, 2015 @ 12:33 pm as Leslie)
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(commented on February 18th, 2015 @ 12:48 pm)
In response to an article titled "Mapping the Left," I would like to tell you a little about the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation and about some of our partners that are working to make their communities better places to live.

The Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation proudly supports groups that are creating greater economic opportunities; investing in strong public schools; developing solid leadership for the future; and trying to make it easier for citizens to have a voice in our democracy.

We support community-based groups from down east where the Ocracoke Foundation is engaging the community in revitalizing its historic square on the Ocracoke Harbor to Craven County, where a joint effort is underway to create a small business incubator for potential entrepreneurs.

We also support groups like Mecklenburg Citizens for Public Education, Asheville City Schools Foundation and Guilford Education Alliance who are working across sectors to make sure each child in their community leaves school prepared to succeed in work and in life and organizations like Gaston Together, which is ensuring the next generation is prepared to lead that community going forward.

The list goes on, from the mountains to the coast. We invite you to visit our website to learn more about us and the work we fund. Together, we can continue to build vital communities and make North Carolina a great state for all of us to live.

The East Carolinian
(joined: February 10th, 2015 @ 6:17 pm as East)
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Katie Mosher
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rosaleanna mae braddy
(joined: January 28th, 2015 @ 11:15 am as rosaleanna)
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(commented on January 28th, 2015 @ 11:23 am)
This woman was the most amazing person in this world to me she was a loving mother to me and wanted to do right and love her and will miss her forever.

Doc Halliday
(joined: November 22nd, 2014 @ 11:20 pm as DocH)
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John Woodard
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Edward Samuel Bowen , Jr.
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(commented on October 30th, 2014 @ 11:54 am)
In Defense of my friend, Ernie Coleman.......

I am compelled to rebut some very irresponsible assertions made against Ernie's character, and also on some very hurtful and unfounded statements made about the church of which Ernie is a member and serves as a deacon.

First the church issue, because that also affects Me, a fellow member. The word "deacon" comes from the greek word diakonos, which translated means "servant". I stress the word "servant", as opposed to "ruler" or "boss". A little kid walked up to me one day and said, "Are you the boss of this church?" With a warm grin I leaned over and said,"No...I serve the Boss, I'm just another helper" I've always hoped that stuck in his little mind.

Ernie is a servant, not a dictorial power pusher around the church. Nobody at Old Ford church is scared of Ernie, child or adult. We're a fellowship of brotherly love and service to our community and abroad to foreign fields of great need through our mission support all over the world. Ernie is one of many who serve and help with whatever the need is. We feel specially comforted to have him in our midst! Jesus said, "Whosever among you who would be great, will be the servant of all". Service is God's standard of greatness, and deacons simply serve.

Now concerning other false assertions, I state and will maintain that I have never in eleven years heard any ill or condescending reference come out of Ernie's mouth concerning a person with a different skin tone than his own. I have heard Ernie state, on the contrary, that he is appreciative of the non-combative and the gentlemanly good nature of his opponent running also for sheriff.

Two good men are running for sheriff...that's fantastic! Almost unheard of! I thank God for that. Maybe a new day is dawning! Eddie Bowen, minister (servant) with the Old Ford Church of Christ.

Liz Partrick
(joined: October 24th, 2014 @ 4:52 pm as LizPartrick)
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(commented on April 27th, 2015 @ 9:01 pm)
Beautiful stuff...

(commented on March 26th, 2015 @ 9:53 am)
Lovely!

(commented on October 28th, 2014 @ 11:18 am)
Nice shots. Stan!!

kathleen vasquez
(joined: October 10th, 2014 @ 4:03 pm as kpvasquez)
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(commented on October 2nd, 2015 @ 10:59 pm)
Excuse me, but Ted Cruz was not born in the US, he was born in Canada. So where are all the birthers now? I smell hypocrisy. Just sayin'.

(commented on September 30th, 2015 @ 10:54 pm)
Twelfth of Never - you're killin' me here!

(commented on September 28th, 2015 @ 9:48 pm)
Thanks, Stan. Everly Brothers, it don't get no better than that. Brings back memories of first real boyfriend, close dancing, sneaking cigarettes. Today's music (in fact, I don't even call it music) is the worst ever; hard to imagine inspiring nostalgia.
Kathy Vasquez

Ray Leary
(joined: September 30th, 2014 @ 8:36 am as RayL)
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(commented on May 8th, 2023 @ 6:11 pm)
Some have asked who voted for and against the Bridges math curriculum.
Charles Hickman III - against
Donald Shreve - against
Gary Carlton - for
Terry Draper - for
TW Allen - for
Terry Williams - for
Carolyn Walker - for
Elthe Booth - for
Mack Hodges - for

(commented on May 5th, 2023 @ 9:45 pm)
Have these European countries lost their minds? Freezing to death during the winter of 2022 and now the leaders are planning to starve Europe in the winter of 2023 is insane. Do they not know how this will end? Caving in to the Globalist climate alarmist by shutting down fossil fuel and nuclear power power generation and now stopping food production will not end well. Biden and his ill informed sycophants are dead set on the same strategy for the United States. If anyone believes they are saving the Earth with these policies, they need to wake up and smell the roses or prepare to live in 1932. Ask your grandparents what that was like!

(commented on April 25th, 2023 @ 4:04 pm)
You missed the most important one,,,NC DPI

David Miller
(joined: September 29th, 2014 @ 11:48 pm as allenmiller25)
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(commented on September 30th, 2014 @ 12:00 am)
Don't think he is receiving a pension from Beaufort County he retired from the NCSHP so i would think that would be coming from the State of North Carolina. Unless Harry Meridith had 20 years of service with the BCSO he is not drawing a pension neither.

Charles P Cullop Jr
(joined: September 29th, 2014 @ 6:37 pm as cullop1)
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(commented on October 6th, 2014 @ 6:52 pm)
Typical conservative. No original ideas so he calls Coleman names and tells negative stories that can't be corroborated. Reminds me of Stan when he called everyone that disagreed with him a liberal wacko.

(commented on September 29th, 2014 @ 6:42 pm)
Meredith is accusing Coleman of padding his income. He's retired and receiving a pension from Beaufort County. I think it's the kettle calling the skillet black. o

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