The Albemarle and Halifax Resolves Chapters were co-sponsors of the Revolutionary War Muster Days in Halifax. Albemarle Chapter President Chris Grimes along with some re-enactors demonstrated the loading and firing of Chris’s 2 pound cannon. Chris acted as the Gun Captain directing all the activities as he explained what was happening to the public who […]
The Halifax Resolves Chapter NC SAR and BSA Troop 144 held a joint flag retirement ceremony June 11th at Veterans Park in Roanoke Rapids. Troop 144 wrote and conducted the ceremony with the support and assistance of the Halifax Resolves Chapter. Chapter President Ken Wilson performed the duties of Burn Master and Chaplain Rev. Duncan […]
Ken Wilson, president of the Halifax Resolves Chapter NC SAR, recently presented Steven Wray Moore with the Sons of the American Revolution Eagle Scout certificate “For outstanding achievement and exceptional leadership and citizenship as evidenced by his attainment of the rank of Eagle Scout.”
The Halifax Resolves Chapter NC SAR participated in the Memorial Day Ceremony at Cedarwood Cemetery in Roanoke Rapids with AMVETS Post 101 & AMVETS Post 320. Light rain showers did not hamper the ceremony that was well attended by various organizations and the public. Chapter Chaplain Rev. Duncan Jones gave the Invocation & Benediction while […]
Halifax Academy 5th grade student Madelyn Wommack’s poster on the Battle of Moore’s Creek Bridge placed 2nd at the state level contest conducted by the North Carolina Sons of the American Revolution. For her efforts, she received a check for $100.00 as did her teacher Mrs. Lindy Rogerson. The awards were made by Halifax Resolves […]
Chaloner MS 8th grade student Riley W. Mills placed first in the North Carolina Sons of the American Revolution Brochure Contest. Riley designed a tri-fold brochure pertaining to the Bill of Rights. For this accomplishment he received a check for $200 and his Social Studies teacher Mrs. Peggy Braswell received a check for $200. Riley’s […]
At a recent Southern Nash HS AFJROTC awards banquet held at Nash Community College, Halifax Resolves President Ken Wilson presented Cadet Gilberto Arguelles with the SAR JROTC Bronze Medal “in recognition of outstanding leadership qualities, military bearing and excellence, thus exemplifying the high ideals and principles which motivated and sustained our patriot ancestors.”
The Alamance Battleground, the General George Washington and the Halifax Resolves Chapters along with Boy Scout Troop 11 from Alamance County sponsored a flag retirement program that preceded the patriots day ceremony. Troop 11 provided the color guard for the event. Dr. Samuel C. Powell, Christopher Powell, Ralph Smiley and Ken Wilson were the SAR […]
Ken Wilson, President of the Halifax Resolves Chapter NC SAR, recently attended the Roanoke Rapids City Council meeting to present a Law Enforcement Commendation medal to patrolman Jamie Hardy of the Roanoke Rapids Police Department. The award reflected Hardy’s effort last year to disarm a suicidal man as well as his overall job performance.
Cadet Aaron Cameron of the SW Edgecombe HS AFJROTC was awarded the SAR Bronze JROTC medal at the unit recent awards ceremony. The presentation was made by Halifax Resolves Chapter President Ken Wilson.
In a recent BSA Court of Honor, Eagle Scout Collin M. Harris, Troop 144, Tar River District, East Carolina Council was awarded the SAR Eagle Scout Recognition Certificate by Halifax Resolves Chapter President C. Kenith Wilson. The certificate recognized Harris “For outstanding achievement and exceptional leadership and citizenship evidenced by his attainment of the rank […]
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.
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 […]
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.