by Myra | Jun 6, 2018 | Uncategorized
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...
by Myra | May 23, 2018 | Uncategorized
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)...
by Myra | Apr 17, 2018 | Uncategorized
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...
by Myra | Mar 27, 2018 | Uncategorized
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...
by Myra | Mar 27, 2018 | Uncategorized
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...
by Myra | Mar 20, 2018 | Uncategorized
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...
