Princeville receives $625K state housing grant

The Town of Princeville has been awarded $625,000 in State Community Development Block Grant Neighborhood Revitalization funds.

The town’s project proposes to clear and replace two owner-occupied housing units with modular units on King and Otis avenues. The funds will also pay for relocation costs for low- to moderate-income homeowners during the construction.

The award was one of 30 awarded to 27 local governments totaling $42.3 million and targeted to provide housing and public improvements for low- and moderate-income North Carolinians.

“We had two families submit applications that were selected,” Town Manager Glenda Knight said. “Now they will get new houses as part of the recovery process.

The block grant program offers non-entitlement municipalities and counties the opportunity to tailor community development projects to address the specific and most critical needs of their communities. This year’s awards include $5 million in funding that was earmarked by the General Assembly exclusively for the Rural Community Development Fund, a set aside for non-housing community development projects in Tier 1 and Tier 2 counties.

The program conducted two rounds of funding with an increased maximum grant award to offset rising construction costs and other special needs that were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The first round of funding included 18 projects receiving $15.7 million in grant awards up to $950,000.

“This grant allows us to continue our recovery and to live up to our mayor’s (Bobbie Jones) motto of “Build back bigger, better and bolder” as we work to improve the quality of life for our citizens,” Knight said. (Breaking News)

Press Release: Princeville Board of Commissioners Special Call Meeting To Discuss Personnel Matter

Princeville town board candidate disqualified after argumentative hearing

The DCN News Blog Online TV response: This is a good article but this is what did it for me. “Higgs continued to talk before Armstrong asked, “Are you an attorney?” “Are you an attorney,” she asked again. “Yes, I’m an attorney,” he said.” Again the last time I checked it is illegal to represent someone acting as an attorney. You have to read the entire article because this ignant Rev. Roosevelt Higgs is a whole mess. But he didn’t just get that way some folk in Edgecombe County created that mess allowing him to get away with mess. This is what happens when you have someone who know how and willing to control their meetings. This is something that Mayor Sandy Claus Roberson Rocky Mount need to learn how to do. Damn he has the Chief of Police and Polices at the City Council meetings but do not handle mess during their public comments. Back to ignant Higgs.

Roosevelt Higgs, the former chairman of the Edgecombe County Democratic Party, on Tuesday attempted to hijack the residency hearing of former Princeville board of commissioner candidate Calvin Sherrod, but Edgecombe County Board of Elections Chairwoman Florence Armstrong would have no part of it.

And by the time the 14-minute meeting was over, Higgs had been escorted from the room by two Edgecombe County deputies, Sherrod had followed behind Higgs and the board had voted unanimously to uphold the challenge of incumbent Alvin Jones and remove Sherrod’s name from the ballot.

Armstrong, after calling the meeting to order, asked everyone in the room to identify themselves for the court reporter.

Once the 13 people present had done that, Armstrong advised that anyone who was going to give testimony in the hearing would need to come to a spot near the podium where County Attorney Michael Peters could swear them in.

“If you are a witness … if you plan to speak,” she re-emphasized.

When it was obvious that Jones was the only person who came to be sworn in, Peters reiterated by saying, “Anyone who plans to present any evidence or give any testimony, this is the time to be sworn in.”

When no one else rose, Armstrong said, “OK, maybe everybody is not understanding,” and attempted to ask Sherrod if he intended to present evidence but was interrupted and cut off by Higgs.

“No, we’re not,” Higgs said. “This is . . . (Read more)

Lt. Ross Ellis of the Edgecombe County Sheriff’s Office, right, asks Roosevelt Higgs, second from right, to stand and leave the room as Capt. Kevin West, left, watches and Princeville town board candidate Calvin Sherrod sits by Higgs. Board of Elections Chairwoman Florence Armstrong asked deputies to remove Higgs after he continually interrupted the residency hearing and refused to answer questions.

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Note: I hate I could not be there to capture this on video. I work a real job but where were those who are keeping the noise daily? Show up and share some real news you can use since you have all of this free time on your hands.

Princeville NC A History Of Resilience In The News & Observer

The DCN News Blog Online TV can relate to the flooding of Princeville on a personal note dating back to the Flood of the Century in 1999. I was there when former Mayor Delia Perkins broke the tie to save Princeville. I have seen them flood 2 more times since then. I can relate because down the road in Pinetops NC my home was flooded during those times. I was attending and videoing Princeville Town Meetings before the flood in 1999 and videoed them for years.

Princeville NC – We Need To Address Issues And Not Let Them Go Unchecked

The DCN Online TV response: When issues like this is brought to our attention we need to address them. But folk don’t want to talk about what is going on in their local area but are quick to talk about what is going on elsewhere. This is why we continue to get what we get.

Well Princeville, I found out why we can’t afford Police Officers in Princeville. Most of the money going to staff. In a town with a budget less than a million dollars, shouldn’t be paying out this kind of money just on staff.almost 300,000 goes to pay staff. No way a town that’s not recovered from the 2016 flood should be paying so much money for staff. Paying an attorney 4,000 a month as a retainer. I bet you they pay her by the hour for other work. Public Works Director 37,500. Public Works Supervisor 27,300, Senior Citizen Director P/T 27,300 Finance Officer 40,300 Towm Manager 73,000. We can cut some of these salaries and get two Officers. They pay Edgecombe County 63,000 a year for coverage of Princeville. You know how that go. Interesting facts, don’t you think. Delia Perkins

Renovated town hall, new senior center to open in Princeville

More than five years after Hurricane Matthew flooded much of the Town of Princeville, town officials will be joined by county, state and federal representatives Saturday for the grand opening of the Town Hall and the Senior Center, located across from each other on Main Street.

The grand openings are scheduled for 1 p.m.

Since its founding by freed slaves in 1865, there have been nine recorded floods that have inundated Princeville, including Hurricane Floyd in 1999 and Matthew in 2016.

Both the town hall and senior center projects cost more than $1 million and offer the community the latest and best technology available.

While Raleigh-based Rescue Construction Solutions did a complete renovation to the town hall, Fayetteville-based Burney & Burney Construction took down the old cinderblock senior center and built a new, elevated facility.

Both are designed to more than weather the next storm to come and serve the community and its residents for decades to come.

Andrew DeIonno, community development manager for the Upper Coastal Plain Council of Governments and actively involved in the Princeville recovery project, told the Telegram in an earlier interview that the renovated town hall would essentially be able to be “hosed down after a flood.”

It is self-contained and has an elevated steel platform at the rear of the building to ensure its generator stays above water. (Read more)

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Princeville NC – Homegoing Celebration For James (Ed) Edward Bridgers

James (Ed) Edward Bridgers, age 101, departed this earthly life on Friday, January 29, 2021 peacefully at his home. He was born on September 27, 1919 in Edgecombe County, NC to the late William Bridgers and Mary Whitehurst.

He served our country in the United States Army (WWII Veteran). Also, he was a member of Eastern Star Missionary Baptist Church and served on the Deacon Ministry. James was the former Mayor of Princeville.

He leaves to cherish his memories: (Read more)

Princeville NC – Conetoe Man Arrested For Shooting Two Male Victims In Southern Terrace Neighborhood

Sheriff Cleveland “Clee” Atkinson Jr.

PRESS RELEASE

On 01/31/21, Edgecombe County Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to a call of shots fired and a person injured in the Southern Terrace neighborhood of Princeville. Responding deputies found two male victims suffering from gunshot wounds. They quickly learned of a suspect and were able to arrest him on a traffic stop. The gun used was recovered as well.

Deputies arrest Antonio Antwon Salisbury of Conetoe and charged him with 2 counts of Assault With a Deadly Weapon With Intent to Kill Inflicting Serious Injury and placed in the Edgecombe County Detention Center under a $500,000 bond. Both victims are still listed in critical condition at a local medical facility. At this time, motive is unknown but the investigation is ongoing.

If you have information pertaining to this incident, contact Detective M. Johnson at 252-641-7809.

Antonio Antwon Salisbury DOB: 08/26/87

Parker Ln. Conetoe

Edgecombe County Sheriff’s Office Respond To A Shooting In Southern Terrace Princeville NC

Edgecombe County Sheriff’s Office

***PRELIMINARY UPDATE***

On 01/31/2021, units were dispatched to Southern Terrace, Princeville in reference to a shooting. Units arrived on scene within 5 mins of the initial call being dispatched and located a male victim with a gunshot wound to the face. As units and EMS were tending to the victim, the suspect vehicle was located and the driver was taken into custody, without incident. As units were taking the driver into custody, another male victim was located with a gunshot wound to the neck.

Both victims were transported to Vidant Medical Center with serious injuries.

A full press release will be released, Monday morning, February 01, 2021.

Edgecombe County Sheriff’s Office

ECSO personnel are currently on scene of a shooting in Southern Terrace, Princeville. If you have any information regarding this incident, please contact communication @ (252)641-7911.

COVID-19 Testing Sites Pinetops NC & Princeville NC

Princeville NC – Commissioners JoRoam Myrick And Bo Johnson Vote Against Amending Pay Increase To Edgecombe County Sheriff Office To Patrol The Town

Damn Commissioner JoRoam Myrick and former Edgecombe County Sheriff Deputy and Commissioner Bo Johnson voted against the amendment of the Edgecombe County Sheriff Office asking for them to amend their service to patrol Princeville from $25.00 and hour to $30.00 an hour.

Commissioner Alvin Lafon Jones made a motion to amend after saying that the fee is much lower than what other places such as Walmart are paying for patrolling. Commissioner Linda Joyner 2nd the motion so it was a tie.

Mayor Bobbie Darnell Joyner had to break the tie.

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Princeville NC: Town Board Meeting Monday July 20, 2020 7 PM

Town of Town Princeville’s Board Meeting-Monday, 7 pm
Closed to Public due to virus
Call 1-877-568-4106
ID – 913706341

 

Maybe the Agenda will be posted before Monday.

Princeville NC – Marquetta Dickens Frustrated With Town Leadership

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The time has come that communication is going to be one of the most critical means to survive the Pandemic. Because there are so much going on and time is of essence, we are going to  have to be very creative about how we communicate with the restrictions of gathering in person. I will say that the most effective way to get the message to the leadership is to get several folk to go to town meetings, write letters to editor in the local newspapers, get message across on social media and  any other effective means necessary. It is evident that we are limited to x amount of folk if we want to have a meeting in person however having a protest change the restrictions. I don’t have a dog in this fight however I find the conversation quite interesting and I hope some kind of common ground can be reached. At this point in time effective communications is going to be the key to moving pass this pandemic. But again the most effective means to make things happen is to attend the town meetings across the nation and now is the time.
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Princeville NC – Alvin Lafon Jones Commissioner Elected Last Year Is Pleased With The Work Of The Town Manager Glenda Knight

The Political Agitator’s response: Thanks Commissioner Jones for what you are doing as well as recognizing the work of your town manager. If all of the commissioners work together it will continue to help make the manager’s job easy to make things happen.

Alvin Lafon Jones is with GL Knight.

In the council – manager form of government as utilized in Town Princeville and many other municipalities, most of the time the elected officials work a full-time job while the town manager, who works at the pleasure of the Board of Commissioners, is tasked with carrying out administrative policies, implement the resolutions of the Board, and overseeing the day-to-day operation of the town. In addition to those responsibilities, the town manager of Princeville is charged with directing, managing and supervising the major projects that are progressing by leaps and bounds such as the reconstruction of the Museum and the Town Hall, just name a couple.

Generally speaking, I am a firm believer that we ought to be just as eager to commend others on a job well done as we are enthusiastic about criticizing when it is not. With that being said, as an elected official of Princeville, I am so pleased to see the town’s main facilities moving right along. Thanks to the dedication and perseverance of Dr. GL Knight (Princeville Town Manager) and her administrative team for pushing these projects into its current existence. Also to the contractors, Oakley Collier, who are on schedule and have been working diligently in getting the job done all while consistently keeping the Board of Commissioners informed with updates.

Again, thank you, Dr. Knight. Your unrelenting, mission-driven work ethic and unwavering commitment to the Town of Princeville has not gone unnoticed. You are appreciated!

By the way, pictured below are an update of the digital pictures of the interior projection of the museum. Thank you for all you do.

Alvin Lafon Jones, Commissioner

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  GL Knight Commissioner Alvin Lafon Jones thanks so much for your unconditional support to myself and our administrative team as well as the recognition bestowed (giving us flowers while we can see and receive them). It has been an absolute pleasure to serve the citizens of the Town of Princeville. The progression of these projects transparently demonstrates that “the teamwork makes the dream work.”

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    Alvin Lafon Jones GL Knight Absolutely! You are welcome.

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  Calvin Adkins Sr. Great job Dr. Knight and the Princeville board of commissioners. The digital pictures are awesome. Wow!!!!

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  Ricky Knight Awesome job with what’s going on in Princeville

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  Tara Honesty I’m definitely proud of my friend, Dr. GL Knight! Well deserved words!

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  LaWanda Neal I’m definitely coming to visit the museum once it is complete!

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    Alvin Lafon Jones LaWanda Neal Please do.

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  Soña L Cooper I can’t wait. Hopefully NCBEMO will represent.

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