The Halifax Resolves Chapter, North Carolina Sons of the American Revolution recently hosted a ceremony celebrating the 240th anniversary of the adoption of the Halifax Resolves. The ceremony was held on the site of the Colonial Courthouse in Halifax, NC.  Dignitaries in attendance were NSSAR Secretary-General Mr. J. Michael Tomme, Sr., NSSAR South Atlantic Vice-President […]

Ken Wilson, president of the Halifax Resolves Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution, appeared before the Halifax County Board of Commissioner and requested adoption of a proclamation recognizing Saturday’s upcoming observance of the signing of the Halifax Resolves. The proclamation was adopted unanimously and will be read at the April 9th ceremony by […]

The Halifax Resolves Chapter of the North Carolina Sons of the American Revolution has awarded an SAR Flag Certificate to Nash Community College for correctly flying the U.S. flag for patriotic purposes. Jimmy Mizelle, a member of campus security, accepted the award presented by Halifax Resolves Chapter VP R. J. Myrick.

The Halifax Resolves Chapter of the North Carolina Sons of the American Revolution recently presented Michael Brisson with the SAR Flag Certificate for correctly flying the U.S. flag for patriotic purposes. The presentation was made by Halifax Resolves Chapter VP R.J. Myrick.

AgCarolina Farm Credit in Halifax was recently awarded the Sons of the American Revolution Flag Certificate recognizing their efforts in properly flying the U.S. flag for patriotic reasons. Customer Service Representative Deborah S. Bryant accepted the certificate awarded by Halifax Resolves Chapter VP R.J. Myrick.

Jack Bowman, president, and Ted Kinker, member, Catawba Valley Chapter SAR, along with Jim Tatum of the Mecklenburg Chapter SAR, joined the women of the Jacob Forney Chapter DAR in Lincolnton for a Vietnam Veterans Salute on March 29. Tuesday was Vietnam Veterans Day, part of a multi-year, national campaign to commemorate the 50th anniversary […]

Across the country, on Mar 29th, the Department of Veteran Affairs, National Acquisition Center (NAC) recognized, honored and thanked our Vietnam Era Veterans and their families during our Nation’s commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War.  Gary Gillette, Vice President & Registrar of the New Bern SAR Chapter, and also Vice President of […]

The Roanoke Rapids Public Works Department recently received the Sons of the American Revolution Flag Certificate for correctly flying the U.S. flag for patriotic reasons. John Motley, Supervisor of Building Maintenance accepted the certificate on behalf of the department. Halifax Resolves Chapter VP R.J. Myrick presented the certificate.

Riley Mills, an 8th grade student at Chaloner Middle School, recently won the Sgt. Moses Adams Middle School Brochure contest sponsored by the Sons of the American Revolution.  Participating students selected one of our nation’s Founding Documents and created a tri-fold brochure explaining the document.  Mills was presented with a certificate and a check for […]

The Lower Cape Fear Chapter, SAR, recognized c/Capt Samantha Jones, a junior at E. A. Laney High School, as the chapter’s Enhanced JROTC cadet during a luncheon meeting at Elizabeth’s Restaurant on 19 March 2016.  During the presentation, Cadet Jones read her essay, “How JROTC had made me a better citizen.”  Cadet Jones will compete […]

At the end-of-year awards ceremony for the Cherokee High School AJROTC, Compatriots Bill McEntire, Col David McCracken and Chapter President the Honorable Joe Sam Queen presented the SAR JROTC medal to cadet Sergeant Chance Bryant.  Col McCracken also presented a Flag Certificate to the AJROTC Department for properly displaying the American Flag at Cherokee High […]

General George Washington chapter member Ed Carter, along with SAR member Guy Higgins, is in the process of forming the first African American-majority SAR chapter in the nation! Watch the video news story here. The new chapter, to be chartered hopefully in September 2016, will consist of 10 men who have proven their ancestry to black […]

Madelyn Wommack, a 5th grade student at Halifax Academy, was the winner of the Halifax Resolves SAR chapter’s annual Americanism Poster contest.  The topic this year was the Battle of Moore’s Creek Bridge.  For her efforts, Madelyn received a chapter level winners certificate and a check for $100.00.  Her poster will now advance to the […]

Kapstone Kraft Paper Corp. of Roanoke Rapids was recently awarded the Sons of the American Revolution Flag Certificate for correctly flying the U. S. flag for patriotic purposes. Mill Manager Mr. Bill Kessinger accepted the award on behalf of the company.  Halifax Resolves VP Mr. R. J. Myrick made the presentation.

The North Carolina SAR and the Nathanael Greene chapter sponsored the 235th Anniversary of the Battle of Guilford Courthouse on March 12, 2016 at the Guilford Courthouse National Battlefield Park. Societies from North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Georgia, Ohio and Florida participated in one of the largest events to date.

Students of the Roanoke Rapids High School History classes wrote and conducted two flag retirement ceremonies for the school body demonstrating one method of retiring our national colors. Mr. Seth Warren, RRHS Honors History teacher, along with Halifax Resolves Chapter President Ken Wilson and Chaplain Rev. Duncan Jones provided guidance to the students.  The RRHS […]

The Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail presents a free 40-minute video on YouTube on the “North Carolina Patriots at the Battle of Kings Mountain.” The free 40-minute video tells the story with music, maps, artwork and images of reenactors portraying 18th century backcountry militia and soldiers. Watch the free video on YouTube here! Follow in […]

Rural Health Group in Roanoke Rapids was recently awarded the Sons of the American Revolution Flag Certificate. This certificate is presented to individuals, groups, companies and associations who correctly fly the United States flag for patriotic reasons.  Ms. Nancy M. Rodgers, PNR accept the certificate from Halifax Resolves Chapter VP R. J. Myrick.

Sunny Acres Property Owners Association on Lake Gaston was recently awarded an SAR Flag Certificate by the Halifax Resolves Chapter NC SAR. The certificate is awarded to individuals, groups, companies or associations, who correctly fly and maintain the flag of the United States of America.  The award was presented by Halifax Resolves Chapter VP R. […]

Victory Baptist Church in Roanoke Rapids was recently awarded the Sons of the American Revolution Flag Certificate for properly flying the United States flag. Halifax Resolves Chapter VP R. J. Myrick presented the certificate to Church Secretary Odell Holliday.