We have been called by several companies that have an Hispanic work force. They have told us it's their understanding that their workers will not report on Monday.

We need to evolve our work force development programs in the Richmond region into one that can quickly respond to the needs of employers,

Our land-use codes are specific and we certainly don't want to continue the old looks. The east side of the street has the new look and with exception the west side is too industrial looking.

Any event that sells out of turkey legs is awesome.

The work force in our state depends a lot on us, especially in the farm, poultry and construction industries. North Carolina has a lot of rural communities and much of that work force are Latinos.

The other thing is you need a good solid work force and 50 percent of us is female, so just play the numbers.