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When membership makes sense; a pop quiz

When membership makes sense; a pop quiz

By Mark Scott, executive director of Market MontGOmery Chamber & Tourism Question 1: Is joining a local chamber of commerce, or in this case Market MontGOmery Chamber & Tourism, worth the cost? Answer: For most businesses, membership to Market MontGOmery...
Gary McRae to be honored

Gary McRae to be honored

The sixth annual Community Appreciation Gala sponsored by Friends In Focus will be at 6 p.m. June 23 at the James Garner Center in Troy. Gary McRae will be honored for his community service. Also, Friends In Focus is giving 12 college scholarships to deserving high...
Help Tillery Charter Design a Mascot

Help Tillery Charter Design a Mascot

From press releases • Tillery Charter Academy, Montgomery County’s new charter school, seeks the public’s help in designing the school’s tiger cub mascot. The winner will receive a $100 VISA gift card. Officials at the free K-5 public charter school have chosen three...
When membership makes sense; a pop quiz

It’s time to test your local knowledge

By Mark Scott, executive director of Market MontGOmery Chamber & Tourism • For this week’s column, let’s test your knowledge. (Answers below) 1) Of North Carolina’s national forests, the Uwharrie is the: largest 2nd largest 3rd largest 4th largest 2)...
PHONE SCAMS

PHONE SCAMS

By P.L. Preslar, Mount Gilead police chief • Every day, scores of people across the United States fall victim to predators who seek to take advantage of the vulnerable. Unfortunately, some in Mount Gilead have fallen victim to these scam artists. Below are two of the...