Today is the day Elvis supposedly died.
Although some news outlets are reporting that a certain presidential candidate wished him a Happy Birthday earlier today.
Candidates have to watch themselves and what they say, but it has to be stressful on such a grand stage. I guess anyone could have made that mistake. What do you think?
About Me
- B. J. Drye
- You have found the official blog of B. J. Drye, editor of The Stanly News & Press (SNAP), your hometown newspaper. I have been hanging out in the SNAP newsroom since 1998 and have been editor since August 2010.
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Facebook and Twitter
We are in a new era when it comes to reporting news. We don't just focus on the newspaper itself. While it remains the core product, a vital one I still enjoy, we also focus on the amenities of the website -- thesnaponline.com -- as well as post information to The Stanly News & Press Facebook page and our Twitter account -- stanlynewspress.
But as addressed in today's issue of The SNAP, are there bad sides to social media? We looked at the subject of Facebook and the Stanly County Schools, and also questioned whether teachers should be friends with students. We even have a poll question on our website that asks people to weigh in on that subject.
I was close with some teachers at West Stanly, but I don't think I would have friended any on Facebook, if it had been around then. I am friends on there now and have even written stories and columns about past teachers. But it is different. We aren't in the same scenario.
Maybe I'm wrong. If I am, I am sure someone will let me know. There's plenty of times to be friends when school ends.
But as addressed in today's issue of The SNAP, are there bad sides to social media? We looked at the subject of Facebook and the Stanly County Schools, and also questioned whether teachers should be friends with students. We even have a poll question on our website that asks people to weigh in on that subject.
I was close with some teachers at West Stanly, but I don't think I would have friended any on Facebook, if it had been around then. I am friends on there now and have even written stories and columns about past teachers. But it is different. We aren't in the same scenario.
Maybe I'm wrong. If I am, I am sure someone will let me know. There's plenty of times to be friends when school ends.
Monday, July 11, 2011
Taylor Interview
Check out the interview with Dr. Taylor, president of Stanly Community College, at http://scctv.pegcentral.com/
Let me know what you think.
Here are the air dates for those wanting to see it on the big screen. The interview featuring SCC President Dr. Michael Taylor will air at the following times on Time Warner Cable Channel 21:
Monday, July 11
9 p.m.
Tuesday, July 12
3 p.m.
Wednesday, July 13
2 p.m.
7 p.m.
Thursday, July 14
5 p.m.
Friday, July 15
1 p.m.
9:30 p.m.
Saturday, July 16
6 p.m.
Sunday, July 17
9 p.m.
Monday, July 18
11 a.m.
Tuesday, July 19
8 p.m.
Wednesday, July 20
11 a.m.
5 p.m.
Thursday, July 21
2 p.m.
Friday, July 22
9:30 p.m.
Saturday, July 23
6 p.m.
Sunday, July 24
3 p.m.
Let me know what you think.
Here are the air dates for those wanting to see it on the big screen. The interview featuring SCC President Dr. Michael Taylor will air at the following times on Time Warner Cable Channel 21:
Monday, July 11
9 p.m.
Tuesday, July 12
3 p.m.
Wednesday, July 13
2 p.m.
7 p.m.
Thursday, July 14
5 p.m.
Friday, July 15
1 p.m.
9:30 p.m.
Saturday, July 16
6 p.m.
Sunday, July 17
9 p.m.
Monday, July 18
11 a.m.
Tuesday, July 19
8 p.m.
Wednesday, July 20
11 a.m.
5 p.m.
Thursday, July 21
2 p.m.
Friday, July 22
9:30 p.m.
Saturday, July 23
6 p.m.
Sunday, July 24
3 p.m.
Monday, July 4, 2011
Fourth of July
Happy 4th of July, or Independence Day. Remember everyone has a July 4th, but not everyone has an Independence Day as we know it.
It's been quite an interesting day.
I've been working here at the SNAP, putting together Tuesday's paper. Tuesday we report on the cutbacks at the Stanly County Partnership For Children, a horseshoe champion, Rotary awards, the annual meeting of the American Red Cross and activities from Oakboro's Fourth of July Celebration.
In between all that, I found time to sit down for a couple hot dogs and watched the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest.
It's now time for supper. And I know I don't want another hot dog.
We really do need to have some type of event like that to draw people here. We could have a corn shucking competition, or cotton picking. What else?
If you need something to watch tonight, there's Yankee Doodle Dandy on TCM, PBS airs the celebration in D.C. and plenty of other celebrations will air. If you're out near Oakboro though, you may want to check out the fireworks.
It's been quite an interesting day.
I've been working here at the SNAP, putting together Tuesday's paper. Tuesday we report on the cutbacks at the Stanly County Partnership For Children, a horseshoe champion, Rotary awards, the annual meeting of the American Red Cross and activities from Oakboro's Fourth of July Celebration.
In between all that, I found time to sit down for a couple hot dogs and watched the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest.
It's now time for supper. And I know I don't want another hot dog.
We really do need to have some type of event like that to draw people here. We could have a corn shucking competition, or cotton picking. What else?
If you need something to watch tonight, there's Yankee Doodle Dandy on TCM, PBS airs the celebration in D.C. and plenty of other celebrations will air. If you're out near Oakboro though, you may want to check out the fireworks.
Thursday, June 16, 2011
13 Years Ago
Thirteen years ago today, my first story appeared in The Stanly News & Press. It was really a commentary, but they didn't have my photo, since I wasn't officially an employee.
That first column asked "What is a sport?" I discussed different activities such as kick the can, hopscotch, stick ball and other such "sports." During that summer I wrote about dragsters, tractor pulls, disc golf, dan ball -- something I can't even remember anything about -- and lots of pro wrestling.
It was a fun summer working with the SNAP and I still sometimes still question "What is a sport?" I guess anyone can make a sport out of anything. We have covered brawl fighting events, checker tournaments, arm wrestling, chess and many other competitions.
I didn't know, however, that 13 years later we would be tweeting and blogging about events.
But it still can't beat the real thing -- The SNAP.
That first column asked "What is a sport?" I discussed different activities such as kick the can, hopscotch, stick ball and other such "sports." During that summer I wrote about dragsters, tractor pulls, disc golf, dan ball -- something I can't even remember anything about -- and lots of pro wrestling.
It was a fun summer working with the SNAP and I still sometimes still question "What is a sport?" I guess anyone can make a sport out of anything. We have covered brawl fighting events, checker tournaments, arm wrestling, chess and many other competitions.
I didn't know, however, that 13 years later we would be tweeting and blogging about events.
But it still can't beat the real thing -- The SNAP.
Friday, June 3, 2011
James Arnass Dies
Just saw that James Arnass, who starred as Matt Dillon on "Gunsmoke," has died.
Even though I like "Bonanza" more, I've grown to love Matt, Miss Kitty, Festus and all the other characters from "Gunsmoke."
What's your favorite western?
Even though I like "Bonanza" more, I've grown to love Matt, Miss Kitty, Festus and all the other characters from "Gunsmoke."
What's your favorite western?
Thursday, June 2, 2011
TCM
I think I'm addicted to Turner Classic Movies. I've been watching a lot of it lately. I'll share some of my favorites in the coming weeks. About to watch "Godzilla." Monster movies on Thursday nights in June. What's your favorite monster movie?
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