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<p>Tanya Chilton | The News</p><p>Keynote speaker Michael Hicks speaks about his service in the Navy and the importance of being free to love whom one chooses in America.</p>
Service in Rockford honors veterans
ROCKFORD — The Rockford Preservation Society, Inc. presented its 27th annual Memorial Day service in a deep-rooted and heartfelt dedication that recognized the contribution of American servicemen and women. President Hannah Holyfield led the commemoration at the former old historic Rockford Methodist Church. She emphasized the kinship of patriotism found within the community and the sacrifice of all veterans. Michael Hicks, keynote speake...
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<p>David Broyles | The News</p><p>Members of the Mount Airy Class of 2013 dance as a flash mob during a graduation ceremony held at Wallace Shelton Stadium Saturday morning. The signal for the mob to begin was given by Valedictorian Jordan Jackson.</p>
Love, enthusiasm take chill off Mount Airy graduation
The morning was chilly at Mount Airy High School’s graduation Saturday, but the enthusiasm and love expressed seemed to make a large propane heater on the stage just symbolic as the Granite Bears Class of 2013 was honored. Where : Wallace Shelton Stadium. When: Saturday at 9 a.m. Number of graduates: 140 Speakers: Valedictorian Jordan Jackson and Salutatorian Elizabeth Dinkins. What the Speakers said: Dinkins told her class...
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<p>Jessica Johnson | The News</p><p>North Surry High School graduates toss their caps in the air after graduating.</p>
Graduation celebration at North Surry High School
North Surry High School’s commencement ceremony for the graduating class of 2013 was held Saturday morning under blue skies and warm sunshine. The stands were full on the home side, with multiple friends, family, and loved ones electing to stand on the side, sit in lawn chairs, and on the other side of the football field. A light breeze kept everyone cool, but graduates were spotted clutching their caps as the wind picked up and threatened to...
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<p>Jessica Johnson | The News</p><p>Samantha Riggs enjoys sitting on her bed in her newly redecorated bedroom and looking at her St. Paul School yearbook with her grandparents, Kathy Joyce, left, and Jimmy Joyce.</p>
Samantha Riggs returns home after successful heart transplant
CANA, Va. — It was graduation day for many young people across the area Saturday, but a different kind of graduation was happening in Cana: Samantha Riggs, after 140 days spent in the hospital in Durham, N.C., and three weeks in the Ronald McDonald House, had a graduation of her own — from hospital patient to warrior princess Sam, with a new, healthy heart, ready to return home. After she received her heart transplant last month, Samantha w...
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<p>Courtesy of the News and Record</p><p>A photo of Clarence Henderson (far right) from the Feb. 2, 1960 Greensboro News &amp; Record. The caption which appeared with the photo read: Students Begin Movement: Four A&amp;T College (now North Carolina A&amp;T State University) students sat down without being served at the luncheon counter of F.W. Woolworth Co. to start a movement they declared is for ending discrimination against Negroes there. L-R, Joseph McNeil and Franklin McCain, two of the four leaders in the movement and Billy Smith and Clarence Henderson.</p>
Woolworth sit-in participant to speak
DOBSON — A man who literally was instrumental in changing the nation’s history will be the featured speaker when the Surry County TEA Party Patriots meet Tuesday night. Clarence Henderson, one of the earliest participants in the Greensboro Civil Rights lunch counter sit-ins, will highlight the event, set for 6 p.m. at the Depot Restaurant in Dobson. The public is invited to the event, according to Kevin Shinault, one of the organizers of ...
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<p>Wendy Byerly Wood | The News</p><p>Hannah and Lee Lawson carry a box full of donated items to be separated and sent to Oklahoma tornado victims.</p>
Local business site of Oklahoma relief efforts
Many watched the aftermath following the tornado that devastated Moore, Okla., last week as well as other areas nearby, now people are looking for ways they can help give back. Locally, residents can aid the victims by helping fill a trailer during the coming week with donated items to ship out to Oklahoma next weekend. Dawn Lawson, owner of Creative Designs Flowers & Gifts on South Main Street, is a volunteer with God’s Hand International....
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Most Wanted
The Surry County Community Corrections office is seeking information on the whereabouts of the following individuals: • Dylan Blaize Brintle, a white male, 19 years of age, who is wanted on a charge of failing to pay child support; • Michael Lee Reynolds, a white male, 41, who is wanted on a charge of failing to pay child support; • Phillip Crawford Shouse, a white male, 58, who is wanted on a charge of failing to appear on a felony emb...
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<p>David Broyles | The News</p><p>East Surry Principal Diane Beane and graduate Cameron Sheets mug it up for the photographers at a graduation ceremony held on the athletic field on Friday night. A total of 122 graduates participated in the event. Beane said the entire class had been awarded more than $2.3 million in grants.</p>
East Surry Class of 2013 Graduation Ceremony goes a little bit country
PILOT MOUNTAIN — East Surry High School’s 2013 Graduation Program was a whole lot of graduating and just a little bit country. Where: East Surry High School Athletic Field. When: Friday at 7 p.m. Number of graduates: 122 Speakers: Senior Class President Tyler Pardue, Student Body President Samuel Marsh and Principal Diane Beane. What the Speaker and graduates said: Pardue opened his welcome speech by reminding his classmat...
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<p>Jessica Johnson | The News</p><p>Surry Central High School 2013 graduates recite the Pledge of Allegiance.</p>
Standing room only at Surry Central High School’s graduation
DOBSON — Surry Central High School’s 2013 commencement exercises were held last night to a standing-room-only crowd. Graduates received over $2 million in scholarships. Where: Surry Central High School’s gym When: Friday at 7 p.m. Speakers: Assistant Principal Dr. Thomas Ratledge, Senior Class President Elliott Tyler Draughn, Student Body President Heather Rozella Key, Principal Kevin Via What the speakers and graduates said: ...
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<p>Jeff Linville | The News</p><p>The seniors of White Plains Christian School perform &#8220;Your Will for Our Lives&#8221; at Friday&#8217;s ceremony. They are, from left, Dillon Shockley, Hannah Hemric, Caleb Hall, Ericka Sawyers, Zane Eaton, Ashley Tucker, Tyler Yarboro and Karen Moore.</p>
White Plains Christian School graduates eight
White Plains Christian School honored its eight graduates on Friday night, including a photo slide show of their many years in the program. Where: White Plains Christian School’s gymnasium When: Friday at 7 p.m. Number of Graduates: Eight. Speaker: Wesley Tucker, 2004 WPCS graduate and son of the Rev. David Tucker What the Speaker Said: Wesley Tucker said he suffered some culture shock going from a Christian school to Surr...
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