Category Archives: events

Favorite #167: Carolina Panthers

Memories That Last a Lifetime Loving the Carolina Panthers is not just about the game of football, but it’s also about memories and relationships. My deceased husband, Michael McCullough, loved the Carolina Panthers even before they played their first home … Continue reading

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Favorite #164: Salem Lutheran Preschool

A Place to Learn and Grow Although there are many milestones in a child’s life, one of the hardest and yet one of the sweetest for a parent could be the day their child starts preschool. It’s hard to believe it’s … Continue reading

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Favorite #163: Cleveland Christmas Parade

Local Fun and Merriment When I asked my four-year-old grandson, Carson, how many times he had seen Santa this year, he proudly said, “Five.” Counting on his fingers he recalled seeing Santa at the Bass Pro Shop, Salem Lutheran Preschool, the Cleveland Christmas parade … Continue reading

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Favorite #160: Fall Festivals

A Time of Fun and Fellowship Many people enjoy the fall because of football season and the mild temps, while others enjoy the fall because of the variety of activities such as fall festivals and craft fairs. At one time fall festivals were … Continue reading

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Favorite #158: Vietnam War Veterans

Recognition and Thanks At Last The United States of America along with individuals and organizations across this country are finally recognizing the bravery and sacrifice of the Vietnam War Veterans.  In September, the Elizabeth Maxwell Steele Chapter of the Daughters of the American … Continue reading

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Favorite #157: 2015 Little League World Series Champions

Champions Both On and Off the Field Salisbury, NC, was put on the national stage this summer by a group of talented young girls who won the Little League Softball World Series in Portland, Oregon. Once the team arrived in … Continue reading

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Favorite #153: Woodleaf Tomato Festival

A Day of Community Fun Woodleaf is a rural community nestled between Salisbury, Statesville and Mocksville, NC. Best known for homegrown tomatoes, names like Wetmore, Myers, Fleming and Correll come to mind when area farmers are mentioned. Born out of a … Continue reading

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Favorite #151: Franklin Baptist Church Youth Group

A Time of Spiritual Growth During the six years I’ve been the pianist at Franklin Baptist Church in Salisbury, NC, I’ve watched the youth group grow and develop into teens ready to share their love of God with others. Last month they shared their love … Continue reading

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Favorite #147: The Fourth of July: The Spirit of America

A Day of Celebration and Fun While there’s no doubt the Fourth of July is a special holiday for Americans, it’s unfortunate many don’t understand the reason why. Do you? Several years ago during a children’s sermon at Franklin Baptist … Continue reading

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Favorite#146: Entrepreneur, Tara Safrit

Tara, pampering her mom, Betsy Safrit, with Arbonne. A Bright Future Ahead Tara Safrit graduated this past May with a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from Catawba College in Salisbury, NC. Looking to pay off student loans, she hoped to find work after graduation to … Continue reading

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