The Halifax Academy 5th grade class invited Halifax Resolves Chapter President Ken Wilson to speak to them about the SAR poster contest. The subject of this year’s contest is a Revolutionary War event. Wilson presented some examples of events, but left the choice of the event up to the student. Numerous questions were answered not […]
The Halifax Resolves Chapter of the North Carolina Sons of the American Revolution are sponsoring a poster contest, the topic of which is an event in the Revolutionary War. Ken Wilson, President of the Halifax Resolves Chapter spoke to four 4th grade and four 5th grade classes at Manning ES about the contest and answered […]
During the January chapter meeting, the Halifax Resolves Chapter recognized three Halifax County Deputy Sheriffs with SAR Law Enforcement Commendations. The recommendation for the award was made by HCSO Chief Deputy Scott Hall. The citation accompanying the award read as follows: “On December 7, 2021 Sergeant Michael A. Bishop, Corporal Casey U. Sherrod and Deputy […]
Lancaster Funeral Home in Louisburg was recently awarded the Sons of the American Revolution Flag Certificates for correctly flying the U.S. flag at their business on Bickett Blvd. and at Lancaster Memorial Park on NC Hwy 561. The certificates were presented to Ryan Brown by Bill Riggan, Registrar, on behalf of the Halifax Resolves Chapter […]
The Halifax Resolves Chapter NC SAR participated in the Wreaths Across America program at Cedarwood Cemetery in Roanoke Rapids on December 18th. BSA Troop 144 sponsored the event. Chapter President Ken Wilson presented the wreath representing the U. S. Coast Guard and the POW wreath. Compatriot J. Rives Manning accompanied President Wilson. Following the ceremony, […]
Nash Central HS 11th grade student Ms. Camryn Eley is the winner of the Halifax Resolves Chapter NC SAR Knight Essay contest. This contest requires the student to write an 800 – 1200-word essay about a person, event, philosophy or ideal associated with the American Revolution, Declaration of Independence, or the framing of the United […]
BSA Troop 555 of Louisburg assisted the Halifax Resolves Chapter NC SAR with both of their grave marking ceremonies on October 16th in Youngsville and Louisburg. The scouts helped with setting up the flags and the sound system before passing out the programs and directing participates in placing their wreaths. The troop also rendered honors […]
Nash Central HS AP History teacher Compatriot Renny Taylor accompanied the school’s Naval JROTC unit who were participating in the Veterans Day ceremony at Jack Laughery Park in Rocky Mount. The unit took part in various parts of the ceremony.
The Shaw-May American Legion Post 38 in Roanoke Rapids hosted a Veterans Day ceremony that included not only the American Legion, but also the Am Vets Post 101, The VFW District Commander, the Roanoke Rapids HS Army JROTC and the Halifax Resolves Chapter NCSSAR. Chapter President Ken Wilson presented the chapter wreath in remembrance of […]
The Halifax Resolves Chapter NC SAR returned to Oakwood Cemetery in Louisburg to honor five more members of the now defunct Harrison Macon Chapter NC SAR. The members were: Marion Stuart Davis, Samuel Perry Boddie, Samuel Perry Burt, William Ballard Barrow and Jones Fuller Malone. Mr. Ken Wilson, Past President of the North Carolina SAR […]
The Halifax Resolves Chapter of the North Carolina Sons of the American Revolution and the Shocco Creek Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution joined together to mark the grave of Patriot Francis Timberlake. Master of Ceremonies Ken Wilson, Past President of the North Carolina Sons of the American Revolution welcomed the participants and […]
At the invitation of Nash Central HS AP History teacher Mr. Renny Taylor, Ken Wilson of the Halifax Resolves Chapter NC SAR presented a program om the Colonial Militia to the U.S. History Honors class. When addressing the AP History class, Wilson spoke first about the George S. and Stella M. Knight Essay Contest and […]
Halifax Resolves SAR chapter member Ken Wilson was invited to speak to the Roanoke Rapids High School AP History class by RRHS Social Studies Chairman Mr. Edward Gardner. Two presentations were made. The first presentation covered the SAR George S. & Stella M. Knight essay contest. Ken outlined the requirements and expectations for the essays. […]
In observance of the 20th Anniversary of the 9-11 attack, chapter members attended ceremonies in two separate locations. Chapter President Geoff Pittard, along with Compatriots J. Rives Manning and Ken Wilson attended the ceremony conducted by Am Vets Post 101 in Roanoke Rapids. Chapter Secretary Michael Cooper and Registrar-elect Bill Riggan represented the chapter at […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]