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How to determine if your fireworks are legal
Photo by Parker Knight via Flickr By Pat Preslar, Mt. Gilead police chief Summer’s here and we want everyone to have a safe and enjoyable season. Let’s review a few safety measures for your summer outings and Fourth of July celebration. Fireworks that are...
Festivals bring fireworks (and collisions)
By Mark Scott, executive director of Market MontGOmery Chamber & Tourism • Do you long for the simple days of yesteryear? Do you miss being out amongst the people, laughing, being entertained, hearing good music, knowing you are in a safe, family-friendly...
Montgomery County Sheriff’s Report, 6-18-2018
A review: The burdens of humanity through the eyes of a teen
By Bob Tedder Mt. Gilead, both by virtue of location and being graced with its fair share of Southern women, is well suited in welcoming Karen Russell’s “Swamplandia!” – one of “38 Books Every Southern Woman Should Read” – to its literary landscape. Ava Bigtree, the...
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
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
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...
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) The...
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...
Share your photos
The Speckled Paw is in the heart of Mount Gilead’s downtown historic district. The building’s recent facelift included recognition of Dr. Pressley Robinson Rankin as the original owner. We’d love to share your photos of local beauty, history or just plain old fun...
‘Mt. Gilead is financially strong’
By Chip Miller, mayor • First, I want to extend a warm welcome to Kyle, Myra and Olympia for their grand opening of the Speckled Paw Coffee Shop! It is such an awesome addition to our Main Street. I was intrigued by the “question of the week” in last week’s newsletter...
Why one new customer matters
By Mark Scott, executive director of Market MontGOmery Chamber & Tourism • How many new customers does a business need each year? Is one enough? Does it need 1 percent growth? Let’s approach that question from another angle. Have you and a friend ever seen the...