by Mt Gilead | Dec 1, 2021 | MT. GILEAD
(The author, David Smith, is Mt. Gilead’s new manager. He’s already held three public meet-and-greets in an effort to learn more about the town. Below are some of his takeaways, and he’s planning more columns: Part 2 – Trees and Beautification, and Part 3 – Parks and...
by Mt Gilead | Aug 17, 2021 | MT. GILEAD
Editor’s note: The town held a special meeting last Wednesday to discuss the wastewater collection system and the capacity of the wastewater treatment plant. There’s been some confusing public discussion of the plan, so the Speckled Paw Times (Kyle Poplin) asked Town...
by Myra | May 5, 2021 | MT. GILEAD
The Montgomery Herald has a special segment called Deeper Dive, where they ask locals to answer a set of fun questions. They recently asked Myra to participate; her answers follow. 1. Who is your favorite musical artist/ first concert? Flo RidaThe Who2. What is a fun...
by Mt Gilead | Jan 13, 2021 | MT. GILEAD
The author, Brooke Crump, is a lawyer and mom in Mt. Gilead. Another teacher recently asked me if I miss teaching. I said, “No, I could have a trial every day for the rest of my career and it would still be easier than teaching.” But you know what? I miss using...
by Mt Gilead | Nov 10, 2020 | MT. GILEAD
Gov. Roy Cooper has proclaimed today (Nov. 10) “a day in recognition of Robert B. Jordan” statewide (see below). A wonderful gesture in honor of a dedicated public servant who loved his hometown of Mt. Gilead.
by Mt Gilead | Sep 9, 2020 | MT. GILEAD
Special to the Speckled Paw Times Robert “Bob” Jones began his career in local government after serving 20 years in the U.S. Marine Corps. Among the medals he earned in his military service are the Air Medal, Navy Achievement Medal, Navy Commendation Medal and...