I saw the most recent Richard Moore for Governor ad this morning criticizing Bev. Perdue for a vote 21 years ago related to hate groups. This ad goes way too far and is race-baiting in my opinion. I have appreciated Sec. Moore’s work as NC Treasurer, but he just lost a potential supporter. That ad should be pulled immediately.
Here is Rep. Alma Adams response defending Lt. Gov. Perdue.
I sent Linda an email yesterday appreciating her stand against the airing of an anti-Barack Obama ad going on the air Monday by the NC Republican Party.
Linda has been attentive and supportive of many changes in the Guilford County Register of Deeds office. I appreciate all elected officials, Democrat or Republican, who take a stand against negative campaign advertising. This is one of the worst I’ve seen in a while. There is one other….
I stopped by the Guilford County Democratic Convention to plug Wayne Goodwin For Insurance Commissioner. Ran into Sec. Elaine Marshall and….
Congressman Mel Watt. Elle enjoyed hanging out with them.
Ministers and public health officials have called on prison officials to routinely screen every inmate and treat those infected with the HIV virus, saying prisoners are impeding progress to end the spread of the disease.
The Health Department and Public School Nurses coordinated the “Gift of Sight Vision” van at Friendly Shopping Center earlier this month. Ninety-two children were examined for vision problems. This event, in partnership with LensCrafters, gave each child a hard case and cleaning cloth. The eye exam and glasses are a free service.
Bridgeway Behavioral Health, Inc. opened its 20-bed Low Intensity Residential Unit at the Guilford County Substance Abuse Treatment center, West Wendover Avenue, on April 7th. As of Wednesday, there were 5 women and 10 men residing at the facility. In order to qualify for the program, residents must have a diagnosis of substance dependence, must not have Tuberculosis, and must not require detoxification services or medically managed hospital care. The Guilford Center reports that Bridgeway has hired a total of 6 clinicians, 2 case managers, 7 residential habilitation technicians, and a bilingual (English/Spanish) receptionist. The case managers will make referrals to recovering consumers for vocational rehabilitation and job-seeking training as well as linking them to recreational activities in the community and GED preparation. Bridgeway is actively recruiting for a part-time medical director, as detoxification treatment cannot be offered until this position is filled.