Drs. W. Todd Arthur and Eric Nicholson, DDS, were recently awarded the Sons of the American Revolution Flag Certificate for correctly flying the U.S. flag at their offices on Becker Drive in Roanoke Rapids. The certificate, awarded by the Halifax Resolves Chapter, reads: “In Recognition of Exemplary Patriotism in the display of the Flag of […]

Bryon Anderson, a member of BSA Troop 144, attained the rank of Eagle Scout at a recent Court of Honor.  NC SAR Halifax Resolves Chapter member Ken Wilson awarded the SAR Eagle Scout Recognition Certificate to Bryon “For outstanding achievement and exceptional leadership and citizenship evidenced by his attainment of the rank of Eagle Scout”.

The Halifax Resolves Chapter North Carolina Sons of the American Revolution (NC SAR) conducted a grave marking ceremony for Compatriot James Carlos Harris at the family cemetery at Buxton Place, in the Inez community. Mr. David B. Gammon, President of the Halifax Resolves Chapter (HRC) was the Master of Ceremonies. The Invocation and Benediction were […]

Two Roanoke Rapids Police Officers were recognized by Halifax Resolves Compatriot E.C. Bobbitt and Past President Ken Wilson at the June city council meeting for their actions during an incident in December 2017. The award citation reads as follows: “Officer Joe DeSare conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle for a violation in the 1000 […]

Halifax Resolves Past President Ken Wilson and Compatriot E.C. Bobbitt presented RRPD Captain Bobby Martin with the SAR Law Enforcement Commendation Medal at a recent City Council meeting. The citation reads as follows: “Captain Martin is an exceptional leader within the Roanoke Rapids Police Department supervising the Criminal Investigative Division which is comprised of criminal […]

Deputy Chief Michael Clements was recently recognized by the Halifax Resolves SAR chapter for his 30 years of service with Roanoke Rapids Fire Department during a City Council meeting. Compatriot E.C. Bobbitt and chapter Past President Ken Wilson made the presentation.  The citation read as follows: “During his time with the department he has attained […]

During the June Roanoke Rapids City Council meeting, Halifax Resolves SAR Past President Ken Wilson and Compatriot E.C Bobbitt presented SAR Life Saving Medals to Lieutenant Bryan Hollowell, Engineer Ramah Long, Firefighter Ben Sloan and Firefighter Austin Jarrett of the Roanoke Rapids Fire Department. The citation read as follows: “Around 2230 hours on April 3, […]

Haziq Valliani of BSA Troop 144, Lewis-Deanes District, East Carolina Council, was elevated to the rank of Eagle Scout at a recent Court of Honor. He was awarded the Sons of the American Revolution Eagle Scout Recognition Certificate by Halifax Resolves Chapter Past President Ken Wilson “For outstanding achievement and exceptional leadership and citizenship evidenced […]

During the June Halifax County Board of Commissioners meeting Halifax County Sheriff’s Deputy Corey L. Dixon, Sr. was honored for his service by the Halifax Resolves NC SAR Chapter. Deputy Dixon began his law enforcement career in March of 2003 serving citizens in Halifax County where he has served as a patrol officer, a criminal […]

Madison Elias, an 8th grade student at Chaloner MS won the North Carolina Sons of the American Revolution Americanism Brochure Contest.  Her brochure was written in support of the Declaration of Independence.  The brochure will now advance to the National contest that will be held in Houston, TX in July.  Madison’s entry earned her $250.00 […]

At the request of Calvary Baptist Church Children’s Ministry Director Mrs. Sarah Taylor, Halifax Resolves chapter NC SAR member Ken Wilson spoke to children in the church K to 6th grade Kids FOCUS class about the U.S. flag including some of the history, showing proper respect for the flag and how to properly fold the […]

Approximately 200 people gathered at Cedarwood Cemetery on Memorial Day to honor those to made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation. The ceremony, co-sponsored by AmVets Post 320 and the Halifax Resolves Chapter NC SAR, was presided over by AmVets Post 320 Past Commander Randy Ferguson.  AmVets Dept. of North Carolina Commander Keith Hutchins was […]

Avery Boone, a 5th grade student at Halifax Academy, placed 3rd in the NC Sons of the American Revolution poster contest.  The topic of this year’s contest was a Revolutionary War event.  Avery chose the Edenton Tea Party as his topic. For his efforts, he received a check for $75.00 as did his teacher, Ms. […]

Roanoke Rapids High School Social Studies Teachers Ms. Holly Allen and Mr. Edward Gardner invited Sons of the American Revolution Halifax Resolves chapter member Ken Wilson to present a program on the Battle of Kings Mountain to their classes. Wilson, dressed as a member of the Colonial militia, spoke to the students about the events […]

On 24 May, four members of the New Bern Chapter performed an American Flag ceremony and presentation to the Way Way family during a Habitat for Humanity house dedication in New Bern. Rolf Maris, Chapter President, beat the drum in Revolutionary War attire while flag bearer, Lee Purcell, presented the flag and a copy of […]

On May 23rd, three New Bern SAR Chapter officers participated in the New Bern High School Naval JROTC awards ceremony and banquet festivities, held at the New Bern Convention Center.  There were over 340 attendees at the banquet. Led by Naval Science Instructors Lieutenant Commander Craig Tyson, USN (Ret.) and Master Sergeant Sam Dotson, USMC […]

On May 23, Rear Admiral, US Navy (Ret.) Jay DeLoach, VP of the New Bern Chapter, presented Eagle Scout Recognition Certificates to six new Eagle Scouts of Troop 13, at Centenary Methodist Church in New Bern. The SAR is committed to promoting Americanism and good citizenship. Troop 13 is led by Scoutmaster Tim Mitchell, who […]

On Saturday, May 19th, James Robert Ainsley and Richard Lee Layton, both of New Bern, were formally inducted into the Sons of the American Revolution, New Bern Chapter. Robert Ainsley’s “Patriot Ancestor” was Peter Wynne of Tyrrell County, NC. Peter Wynne was a member of the 3rd and 5th North Carolina (NC) Provincial Congresses. Peter […]

Southern Nash AFJROTC Cadet Eduardo Orellana was presented with the Sons of the American Revolution Bronze JROTC medal at the unit’s recent awards banquet. Selected by the senior military advisor, Orellana was chosen “in recognition of outstanding leadership qualities, military bearing and excellence, thus exemplifying the high ideals and principles which motivated and sustained our […]

Southern Nash HS has been awarded the Sons of the American Revolution Flag Certificate for their proper display of the American flag. This award is presented by the SAR to individuals, groups and companies who correctly display the flag for patriotic purposes. Accepting the certificate on behalf of the school was AFJROTC Cadet Colonel Hunter […]