Rural culture, rural politics

Our No Fracking in Stokes organization, which has been very successful in focusing attention on the dangers of fracking, had a picnic Saturday for our active supporters. We did it in the style of an old-fashioned church picnic. Church picnics aren’t as common as they used to be, I think, but people around here sure remember how to do it. We also invited local politicians and local musicians.


Ric Marshall, who is running the the North Carolina Senate


Nelson Cole, who is running for the N.C. House of Representatives


Davis Chapel, built in 1922, is no longer used as a church. It’s a historic site that has been restored and remains in use for community events. Stokes County doesn’t have a lot of jobs, and it doesn’t have a lot of money. But when it comes to culture, we are extravagantly rich.

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