The chapter poster contest participation suffered from the effects of the pandemic this year in terms of quantity, but not quality. The 28 students of the Halifax Academy 5th grade produced some really great posters about a person or persons in the Revolutionary War. The winner was Aaron Boone who produced a great poster about […]
On Monday, April 12th, Gary Gillette and Sam Woodruff, both members of the New Bern Chapter of the NCSAR, visited the Hermitage Plantation in Nashville, where Andrew Jackson lived. In the Garden, where Andrew and his wife are buried, the GA and TENN SAR has placed a bench. Pictured are Gary and Sam, next to […]
The Combined NC SAR Color Guard, under the command of SMSgt. George K. Strunk, USAF (ret.), presented and retrieved the Colors for the Charters of Freedom time capsule dedication and following that event proceeded to the Colonial Courthouse site to video the presentation and retrieval of the Colors for the 245th Anniversary of the Halifax […]
During the time capsule dedication for the Halifax County Charters of Freedom display in Halifax, NC two members of the Halifax Resolves Chapter were recognized for their efforts in bringing the project to a successful completion. Compatriots Ken Wilson and J. Rives Manning were presented Certificates of Appreciation and glass paperweights engraved with the county […]
Catawba Valley President Ben Setser presented to Tucker’s Barn DAR Regent Cindy Day a certificate of recognition for their continued support of SAR and in particular our chapter. Their regular meeting was held at Caldwell Historical Museum. Tucker’s Barn DAR is located in Lenoir NC and has only been in existence since 2019, but are […]
Catawba Valley Chapter President Ben Setser was the guest speaker at the regular monthly meeting of Tucker’s Barn Chapter, NC DAR in Lenoir NC on 10 April 2021. He gave a 20-minute speech on Major General William Lenoir, about his contribution to the Revolution, Caldwell County and Lenoir NC. There were 15 DAR members and […]
The Blue Ridge Chapter Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) has awarded the Emergency Medical Services Award to Toby Linville of Henderson County. The EMS Commendation Medal is presented to an individual in recognition of dedication to the preservation of life and health under emergency conditions and/or performing beyond the duties normally called for within […]
On March 23, 2021, The Sandhills Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution awarded the SAR Service to Veterans Medal and Award Certificates to Tony Le nnon, Southern Pines (not pictured), Sandhills Chapter SAR Compatriots William Carl and Charles Spelman, both of Seven Lakes. All three of these volunteers worked countless hours over an […]
On Friday, 19 February 2021, Bob Ainsley, President of the New Bern Chapter presented the SAR Law Enforcement Medal to Corporal Tosha Weikel of the Craven County Sheriff’s Department for exemplary performance of her duties. Maj David McFayden (center) and many other members of the Craven County Sheriff’s Department were in attendance at the ceremony.
On Saturday, 27 March 2021 members of the New Bern Chapter paid memorial honor to chapter Compatriots Paul Bailey Osgood and his son Robert “Bob” Midyette Osgood by marking their graves at the Fairfield Community Cemetery, Fairfield, NC. Paul Bailey Osgood served as the President, New Bern Chapter during 1987 and as the President, NC […]
On March 21, Ed Perkins, Eagle Scout Committee Chairman of the New Bern Chapter, presented an Eagle Scout Certificate of Recognition with a patch to Aaron May of Troop 683 at his Eagle Scout Court of Honor. The Court of Honor was held at the New Hope Christian Church in New Bern. Pictured from left to right: […]
On December 16, 2020 at approximately 2015 hours Mr. William Jones, Jr., was working at Lowe’s Home Improvements in Roanoke Rapids and discovered a fellow employee unconscious, unresponsive and turning blue. Mr. Jones immediately began CPR until relieved by first responders at approximately 2030 hours. He is credited with sustaining his fellow employee’s life until […]
On 23 March, Lee Purcell, Flag Chairman of the NCSAR New Bern Chapter, presented a Flag Certificate to Ms. Lynn Lupton, with the First Citizens Bank, on Waterscape Way, New Bern. Ms. Lupton is the Operations Service Supervisor for the First Citizens Bank, and is responsible for the maintenance and display of the American Flag […]
On January 18, 2021, RRPD Officer Curry Roberts II conducted a traffic stop for a vehicle speeding in the area of HWY 158 and Georgia Ave. in Roanoke Rapids. This stop led to the discovery of Trevon Fields’ lifeless body in the trunk of the vehicle. The pro-activeness of Officer Roberts helped the Halifax County […]
On March 21 at the New Bern Civil War Battlefield, Ed Perkins of the Sons of the American Revolution New Bern Chapter presented the Eagle Scout Certificate of Recognition with a patch to Jonathan Riley of Troop 13 at his Eagle Court of Honor. At the ceremony, Glenn Druhot, Jonathan’s music teacher who made Eagle […]
On Saturday, 20 March, members of the New Bern Chapter, and attending members of the Richard Dobbs Spaight Chapter, of the DAR, paid honor to a 94-year old SAR Chapter member, Compatriot Richard Walker Flynn, by presenting him a 15-year Service Pin with a Certificate and awarding him the SAR War Service Medal with a […]
On December 16, 2020 at approximately 2024 Hours members of the Roanoke Rapids Police Department “D-Squad” and members of the Roanoke Rapids Fire Department were dispatched with Halifax County EMS to Lowes Home Improvements in reference to an employee that was unresponsive and turning blue. Officers Ellington, Powell and Master Officer Horne arrived in scene […]
On March 11, Rachel Webster of Troop 219 became her troop’s first Eagle Scout during an Eagle Board of Review held via Zoom in the Southern District of the East Carolina Council. Rachel’s brother Joseph also achieved Eagle Scout at the same board. Joseph and their father David Webster, Scoutmaster of Troop 1884, are both […]
Roanoke Rapids Fire Department Lt. Ramah L. Long and Engineer Jared O. Lynch were assigned to first responder duty on November 29, 2020 when they were dispatched to 14th street at roughly 0100 hours in reference to a subject not breathing. Upon their arrival they were able to continue CPR and provide Automatic Defibrillation until […]