Liberty Leader Newspaper January 2024

January 2024

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Deadline January 26th Release Date February 2nd

Happy New Year From Liberty Leader Free Community Paper By The Community And For The Community

Serving Liberty, Staley, Snow Camp, Julian, Climax, Ramseur & Franklinville

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Volume 22 Issue 1 TOWN OF LIBERTY 239 S. Fayetteville Street I PO Box 1006 I Liberty, NC 27298 Of ce (336) 622-4276 I Fax (336) 622-2665 www.Liberty-NC.com AGENDA Planning Board January 10, 2024 5:30PM

The Town of Liberty Land Development Plan PUBLIC DRAFT REVIEW Wednesday January , 2024 - pm Town Hall 239 S Fayetteville St.

Please visit and share your thoughts on the draft of our new Land Development Plan!

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Call to Order Approval of Minutes December 13, 2023 Rezoning Request EHC Builders R6 to RMF West Butler Avenue Extension Text Amendments Livestock and Fowl & De nitions LOP Update/Discussion Manager's Report Citizen Comments Adjourn

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Promote Your Local Business Use the ad spaces on our free newspaper to reach the locals that shop your area.

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Thanks to JR Beard for many years of service to the Town of Liberty on the Fire Department and the Town Council.

He received a proclamation from Mayor Filmore York on Monday December 4, 2023 as he is stepping down from the Town Council.

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A huge shout out to the Liberty Ruritan Club for participating in the Adopt-A-Highway program and gathering trash on Monday, December 4, 2023 after the Christmas Parade. We are grateful to all the members who turned out to help and take pride in making our street from city limit to city limit along Old 421 look nice.

We have a great time of fellowship and shenanigans while we pick up the trash!

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Calling all artists! The North Carolina Zoo and Zoo Society invites artists and teams to create art for the new Asia continent! This is your chance to be part of the Zoo's artistic legacy. Submit your quali cations by Feb. 2, 2024 for a shot at leaving your mark in a space dedicated to wildlife, nature, and education. Get involved and learn more about this exciting opportunity at https://www.nczoo.org/ experiences/art-in-the-park

The PGHS Band had 4 students selected to participate in the UNC Charlotte Honor band this weekend. These students worked with professors from UNCC and performed on stage after only 2 days of practicing 5 pieces each!

Congratulations to the following students: Tayler McClenon - Percussion Austin Shelar - Tuba Ross Simpson - Clarinet Angela Taylor - Trombone We are incredibly proud of you all!

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Breaking News For Liberty The Staff are excited to announce the grand opening of Royal Tacos & Mexican Grill Restaurant was held on Saturday December 16th at 2:00pm. at 124 W Swannanoa Ave LIberty NC . Which started as a family business over 2 years ago in a food truck and after many people told us it was time to open a restaurant we decided to do it.

The owners want to thank our customers for the support they have given us so far and we hope to see them in our new location….and are in the process rst of January enlarging their grill top to help handle the large in ux of customers.

We also want to thank all the people from Liberty for all their help and support they have given us so far, everyone has received us in a way we never imagined.

There is no doubt that God led us to the right place, we hope to see you all there and again thank you all for everything.

The staff at Liberty Leader has had numerous meals here and have not been disappointed. They are open Sunday to Thursday 10:30am to 9pm and Friday to Saturday 10:30am to 10pm

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336-622-8344 Tuesday - Saturday Nail Technician (Pedicures, Manicures) Jeanna Is Back Full Time Cell (336-669-0900) 4768 NC 49,Liberty NC.

30 Minute Massage Session

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An optimist stays up until midnight to see the new year in.

A pessimist stays up to make sure the old year leaves. ~Bill Vaughan

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Eastern Randolph HS FFA Alumni We would like to Congratulate this years winners from the 2023 Turkey Shoot.

Raylan George Bryan Latham Jeff Hutchison We would like to also thank all the participants for making this event such a success.

This is Rylan George, winner of the youth shoot.

Thank you to the FFA Alumni for a wonderful opportunity. He’s excited to shoot his new gun at next year’s shoots.

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102 Years Young Mr. Johnny Younts was 102 years old on 29 December 2023. He is a US Army Veteran of WWII and has served the Community of Liberty, N.C. throughout his life. Johnny has also been a member of Liberty American Legion Post 81 for 78 years. On his Birthday Post 81 took him a Birthday Cake and he is holding his Certi cate of Continuous Membership for 78 years. Johnny & his wife Jean still live in their home in Liberty and have been married forever. Congrats to Johnny and we wish him many more.

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COMMUNITY AREA RIDE SERVICE (C.A.R.S.)

A local non-pro t organization based in Liberty. We offer transportation for residents of Liberty or Staley or folks that have a 622-Telephone exchange to medical facilities. Call Dispatcher At 336-285-0643

Community Area Ride Service

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The groundbreaking for the Sandy Creek Walk Bridge, that will connect the Franklinville and Ramseur sections of the Deep River Rail Trail, was held on Thursday, December 7, 2023. This bridge is a realization of a vision, determination and hard work. We are so grateful to all of those who have put so much effort into getting this project up and running! More information will be coming on when the bridge will be open for foot traf c!

Darlin Locklear

Day’s Tile & Remodeling Locally Owned & Operated : Serving Greensboro NC & Surrounding Areas

336-430-5449 * daysremodelngtile@gmail.com Specializing In:

Bathroom Renovation * Tile * Painting * Drywall

Gwen Taylor - Owner / Preparer 728 S Greensboro St, Liberty Ph 336-622-5722

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Message From Hurricane Jane’s

I would like to thank all Hurricane Janes customers, our local businesses, First Baptist Church of Liberty, Liberty Chamber and our staff, friends and COCKMAN’S family for all coming together and making it possible for 112 local kids to have a Merry Christmas! Thank you so much for your continued support C(919)475-5825 and I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and God Bless!.

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Liberty's kindergarteners brought in the "scents" of the season by making their very own gigantic gingerbread cookie. After learning it had escaped from the oven, these kindergarteners followed clues and went on a chase around the school and nally found their gingerbread man. They were the cutest cookies in town!!

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GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Worship Service 10:30 am Sunday School 9:30 am Wednesday Bible Study 10:00 am 146 S. Faye eville Street, Liberty Facebook – Grace Lutheran Church of Liberty (336) 622-7175

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Kildee Church Located at 1016 Kildee Church Rd Ramseur, NC The church is Independent, Evangelical, Bible believing, Traditional worship, and Pulpit preaching.

Sunday morning service at 11am Check us out on YouTube: Kildee Church Ph Cell 336-404-9791

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Wade Hardin Landscapes Contact Wade Hardin (336)240-7925

Modernized Dentistry for Your Community

"Time to PLANT trees and shrubs"

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Seeding & Fertilizing Pruning & Trimming Irrigation Property Clean Up Tree Removal Bobcat & Dump Truck Pine Needles & Mulch New Installations (and repairs) Insect & Disease Control

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We've got you covered for Valentine's Day! Beautiful fresh owers handdelivered to Liberty, Staley, Snow Camp, Julian and Climax

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421 Self Storage 2604 Old 421 Rd., Staley, NC (across from Pilgrims )

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919-799-7770 We now have space available Grand Opening Special 718 S. Greensboro Street, Liberty, NC

Move in Special (subject to change at any time)

Congratulations to Christina Coltrane of Liberty!She was recently accepted at Winston-Salem State School of Nursing.

Christina is a graduate of Providence Grove High School and she graduated from Erskine College in South Carolina with honors.Christina will begin the Accelerated BSN Program in January.She is the daughter pf Steve and Barbara Coltrane,also of Liberty.May God continue to bless,guide,protect, and provide for her.

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Legion Christmas Program 2023

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Awards Randolph County Honor Guard .. Remarks.. Terry Brown Cita on for Meritorious Service Liberty Fire Department/Julian Fire Department- Chief Coble Cer cates of Apprecia on Staley Fire ghter of the Year… Cer ca on of Commenda on Aus n Baker by Jason Hicks Liberty Police O cer of the Year….Detec ve Michael Hargrove

By Chief David Semrad Randolph Couty Sheri ’s O cer of the Year….SGT. Cody Jordan

By Sheri Greg Seabolt

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Twice a year, Liberty Elementary School has the opportunity to receive a check from Box Tops for Education based on the number of receipts scanned and Box Tops earned. Let’s work together to increase this number for the next cycle! Join me in scanning your receipts for Box Top eligible items.

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January 2024 The Liberty Leader Newspaper Liberty Town Hall Staff Has New Location I got to tour the new location for the Town Administration and Parks & Recreation Department now located in the Roy C Reitzel Building located at 128 S Fayetteville St Liberty (Which beside Grace Lutheran Church and diagonally across the street from Y’all Come Back Restaurant ). This a great move for the staff and the community. More of ce space for everyone and more accessible for the community. It is home to Town Manager Scott Kidd was originally hired to the Town of Liberty as the Parks and Recreation Director in February of 2016. He worked for Moore County Parks and Recreation for 8 years prior to coming to work for Liberty. Scott was later promoted to Public Service and Recreation Director in 2019 where he was over the Water, Sewer, Streets, Cemetery, Sanitation, and Recreation Divisions for the Town.

Scott was then ask to be Interim Town Manager in early 2021 and was sworn in as Town Manger July of 2021. We also have a great new asset to our town with hiring of Janie Phelps that is the assistant Town Manager. You can now pay your utility bill payment here in person.

This is also home to our great Parks and Recreation Department where you can nd Logan Maness cheery smile ready to great you.

There is more remodeling going on in this location.

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Jake’s Dirt Worx (336)279-0834

We offer gravel driveway reclaiming/expansion, overgrown backyard reclaiming, skid steer work, wooden fence construction, brush removal, etc.

No job is too small!

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A Look Inside Providence Grove High School Last year I was reached out by the county of ce to be a principal for a half day along side their current Principal Dennis Hamilton. I was excited to get to spend a day with the Partriots and see what makes this school so special in the little partof the county they call home at 5555 Mack Linberry Rd in Climax. As I pulled up to the school early that morning I saw some student taking pride in raising the ags for the day. I strolled in and buzzed the front door to be let in and and was greeted warmly by the front of ce staff full of smile and energy. Shortly later Principal Hamilton meet me and we began our day as he would. I was very impressed that he makes a point to visit in every classroom each day. What was more pleasant was the relationship and great spirit that was at each room we visited. You think about school and kids dreading to be there and instead I seen kids excited for the day. This school does have a unique spirit and its own energy.

Along our stop we got to visit the gym and the new weight room. Both boys and girls were fully engaged in getting their daily workout in. The positive vibes radiated from that room and the students. I was also learning this room is used all day long and great to see our kids getting t and healthy.

I got to meet rest of the admin staff. I got to spend some time with Emma Phillips Asst Principal during a test lockdown. First the lock down was explained to me and it was great to see the school so prepared in the case of an event. Asst Principal Phillips loves this school as we talked about it. I meet Ass. Principal Lee Miller in the hall. I have had the pleasure of meeting him early at sporting events thanks to Athletic Direct Cody Moran introducing us. Asst Prinicipal Miller really gets in with the excitement of the kids will passing them in the hall. Durning our lunch period I got to meet Asst Principal Alicia Timmons and this lady is class act and loved our brief talk. I loved the fact the the staff and students meld together as one force. Yes this school does have a life of its own and it is hard to explain.

You have to witness it to appreciate it.

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A Look Inside Providence Grove High School Continued The next part was lunch break and I got to meet the terri c ladies that prepare the meals. I was impressed that lots of local fresh foods are offered to the students. It was a breath of fresh air to see all the choices the kids and staff have.

Next stop was some more class visits from masonry class actually laying bricks to the chorus / band area. The excitement never stopped. Parents you need to feel blessed to have your students attend at this establishment.

I got to speak to several teachers likewise their passion for the school to the students was hard describe how they all take pride in PGHS and their roles.

Another thing that impressed me was when the bell rings and changing of classes the admin makes a point to be in the halls to greet kids as they pass by. Everyone has great pleasantries to each other and the staff. In my day in schools year back this was mass chaos but not here at PGHS it was like a well oiled machine. It was cool to have some kids I had in the past church classes and youth make a point to some over to say hi as they passed by.

As I have heard the saying THE GROVE referred to by many at PGHS …. Well this term means more to me now after being able to spend a day among them. I look forward to being back and visiting again, wether an athletic event, a choral , a talent show or just to stop in to say hi. This is a welcoming school.

Keep up the great job everyone at Providence Grove High School and special thanks for the county to let me have this great opportunity.

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Thankful Kevin Bowman

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DENTISTRY Edward Scott DDS - Erin Scott DDS

Family, Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry “Emergencies Seen Same Day” Located in the Forest Oaks Community www.southeastdentistry.com 336-674-2497 or 336-674-6936 5439 Liberty Rd, Greensboro 336-944-4248 - Residence

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S&W GRADING, INC Bruce Stout, Robbie Wright 2895 Parks Crossroads Church Rd, Ramseur, NC Email: sandwgrading@centurylink.net

New Year New You

Ramseur Food Pantry Weekday Hours Monday: 11am-1pm Tuesday:5pm-7pm Wednesday:11am-1pm Thursday: Closed Friday:11am-1pm

LOFLIN FUNERAL HOME 147 Coleridge Rd

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Liberty Elementary has a spirit rock!! It faces the iconic Liberty Water Tower and sits in the place where a great tree once stood. Thank you Mrs. Jones (and Mr. Jones) for making this happen!!

Students and staff enjoyed watching the placement of this 5,400-pound rock that will stand for many years to come.

For parents or community members looking to reserve the spirit rock to paint for birthdays, community events, etc., please refer to this document for rules and guidelines: bit.ly/libertyspiritrock.

Specializing in: Established in 1984 Residential repairs Licensed and Insured Water heater sales and service Weekend repairs available Well pump sales and service

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LIBERTY SENIOR CENTER

We are Moving... to a New Location!

After 47 years, we’re changing our address—but our services remain the same.

Liberty Town Hall OUR NEW LOCATION

(Beside the Liberty Public Library)

239 S. Fayetteville Street, Liberty, NC 27298 336-622-5844

Your Senior Center can open the door to new, healthy aging experiences.

Whether you’re still working, semi-retired, a caregiver, or just ready to have some fun and make new friends, we encourage you to stop by and visit.

Once you do, we’re sure you’ll find a reason to come back! **PLEASE NOTE: The Liberty Senior Center will be closed from September 25 through October 6, 2023, to complete the move.

Our new location will open Monday, October 9!**

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A LITTLE BIT OF EVERYTHING 233 W. BOWMAN AVE LIBERTY NC 27298 SE HABLA ESPANOL __________________________

ADD US ON FACEBOOK Roho’s Hardware Store ___________________________ STRAW/HAY GRAVEL/SAND LUMBER ELECTRICAL HARDWARE SUPPLIES LANDSCAPING AND SO MUCH MORE!

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The Club Room at Liberty American Legion

Liberty Fire Department is pleased to announce that we have been awarded a Class 2 ISO re rating by the NC Of ce of State Fire Marshall for The Town of Liberty, NC and a Class 3 rating for the Northeast Fire District. We are proud to serve our residents and businesses and we work hard to improve every day.

I ran into another Legionnaire at the grocery Store and we were talking about the Clubroom. He was just down stairs after a meeting or so ago. It is Still the "BEST KEPT SECRET IN LIBERTY" even for some of our Legionnaires.

We hired a new Clubroom Manager in November and he took over on 15 November 2023. I had passed around paperwork on changes that were to take place and the Of cers & Board of Trustees approved them.The Clubroom has been busy on Wednesday and Friday for the most part. Eric Staley is the New Clubroom Manager and has changed prices on Beverages, more stock, and has food on both nights. He has a food truck that is at the clubroom on Friday night ..........6:00p.m. 'til 8:00p.m.items are different prices. He has a menu that he puts out each week of what he is having on Facebook.

The Club Room at Liberty American Legion We have several folks that used to come but I had not seen in a while. Eric has started to change colors in the Clubroom, tables , chairs , lamps, lights, etc. He has also signed several new members, Legion, SAL, & Clubroom. Come out and enjoy the fellowship and good food...............It is time for the Clubroom members to renew their MEMberships if you have not already, the Same with The Sons of the American Legion, and Legionnaires. We have 39 unpaid Legionnaires..........................

Old Names For Liberty Area

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Cool question and answers So in 1861 this was the of cial map. In the Liberty area you see Troy's store and Longs Mill...anyone know where these places actually are now? I'm sure just a crossroads but just wondering.

Mud Lick in Chatham County we will leave for another time .

Reply by Warren Dixon ( great wealth of knowledge for our community ) Longs Mill was basically around the intersection of Richland Church Rd and Liberty Grove (Kimesville Rd.). The “Troy’s Store” post of ce moved around. The actual Troy’s Store was about where Col. Troy’s guest house is. The post of ce changed with politics. If the Republicans were elected and the postmaster was a Democrat, the postmaster job went to a Republican in the area. The name of the post of ce stayed the same. Liberty itself didn’t have its own post of ce until the railroad came through. Everyone got their mail at Troy’s Store post of ce. At one time, the Troy’s Store post of ce was actually near the old Roush Racing building on 49

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Join us for Story Time on Thursdays at 10:30 am!

January 4 – “P is for Pajamas” (Wear your favorite PJs!) January 11 – “Q is for Quilt” January 18 – “R is for Reading” January 25 – “S is for Snow” The library will be closed on Monday, January 15, 2024 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday.

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Have you registered yet? Register now before the registration fee increases!

Join Us for the 3rd Annual Run with Lily!

It's never too early to lace up your running shoes and commit to a great cause! The new year brings new opportunities, and what better way to start than setting a goal to run or walk in the 3rd Annual Run with Lily on March 16, 2024!

Register now for only $25.00! Prices are set to increase after January 17th. Secure your spot today and make a difference in our community!

The Run with Lily is more than just a race; it's a tribute to a remarkable young woman, Lily Butler. Lily was a senior at Providence Grove High School, an exceptional student, and an inspiring distance runner. Her passion for running motivated her teammates to surpass their own limits.

Tragically, Lily lost her life to an eating disorder on July 20, 2021, at only 17 years old. To honor her memory and raise awareness about mental health support, her family hosts the 5K "Run with Lily" annually. Proceeds from this event support The Oaks in providing mental health assistance to all individuals, irrespective of their nancial circumstances.

Let's join together to commemorate Lily's spirit and passion for life while advocating for mental health support in our community. Register now and help us make a difference!

For more details and registration, visit http://bit.ly/Runwithlily24

Greenery, Garland & the Gals of Liberty’s Rose Garden Club preparing and decorating the Patterson Cottage for the holidays!

Thank you to all who were able to help! Another job beautifully done!

Liberty is so lucky to have this great Club in town

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Thank you Rose Garden Club! The Rose Garden Club has decorated and landscaped the Patterson Cottage since it was moved to its present location in 1974! Thank you for your dedication!

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Let’s talk. We can help you plan for LIFE.

J.B. Griffith III, FIC, LUTCF, RICP®, ChFC®, CLU®

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Micah Griffith 147 S. Fayetteville Street PO Box 741 Liberty, NC 27298 336-622-6020 micah.j.griffith@mwarep.org

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42nd DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. COALITION BREAKFAST CELEBRATION MONDAY, JANUARY 15, 2024 DOORS OPEN AT 7:30 AM PROGRAM STARTS AT 8AM OCCASIONS RESTAURANT 286 E. FRONT Street BURLINGTON, NC

BREAKFAST GUEST SPEAKER

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Catering by Marsha is open today and we have chicken pie plates!

We also have our regular menu of wings, tenders, fries, tots, and loaded fries and tots. Come on by and get you a plate. All regular plates are $12. 185 S. Greensboro St. Liberty. Check them out on Facebook to see locations and dates set up.

REVEREND KENDALL MCBROOM DIRECTOR OF CIVIL AND HUMAN RIGHTS AT THE GENERAL BOARD OF CHURCH AND SOCIETY THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH WASHINGTON DC

FOR INFORMATION ABOUT THIS EVENT PLEASE CONTACT CATHERINE SMITH (336.437.2190) LYDIA JONES (336.437.6601). IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BUY A TICKET ($30), PLEASE CONTACT MS. MARY TWINE (336.264.5769).

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

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Randolph Communications Donates to Nine Local Food Banks December 21, 2023 – Asheboro, NC – Randolph Communications held their seventh annual Food Harvest Drive during the months of October and November, collecting non-perishable food items at their two offices located in Asheboro and Liberty. All donations received for the Food Harvest Drive were matched by Randolph Communications, which totaled 4,678 non-perishable items. All items were donated to nine local food banks in their service areas.

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Bennett School, Bennett, NC Christians United Incorporated of Southern Randolph County, Seagrove, NC CUOC of Randolph County, Asheboro, NC High Falls Area Food Pantry, Robbins, NC Liberty Association of Churches, Liberty, NC Lydia’s Place, Asheboro, NC Communities In Schools of Randolph County, Asheboro, NC Robbins Area Christian Ministries Food Pantry, Robbins, NC West Chatham Food Pantry, Siler City, NC

Randolph Communications partnered with Lowes Foods for two weeks in October, who then set up a donation box at their Asheboro location so that customers could donate at checkout. Companies such as Pinnacle Financial Partners, Movement Bank, First Bank of Asheboro and Pittsboro, Fidelity Bank of Liberty, Walmart, Central Bakery, Four Saints Brewing Company, Tannin’ Up, Stonetree Signs, Xtreme Nutrition, Integrity Mortgage, Pip Printing and Luxe 405 Hair Studio all showed support to the food drive by setting up donation boxes in their businesses.

“Our company’s mission is to improve the lives of our customers and communities, so giving back to the areas we serve means so much to our company,” stated Stephanie Gee, Marketing Director.

“We are very appreciative of Randolph Communications bringing donations each year. It always comes at the right time when our shelves are low,” said Kathy Martindale of Robbins Area Christian Ministries.

“We look forward to the Food Harvest Drive each year. It is always so wonderful to see the outpouring of support from individuals and businesses for our community. We are thankful and appreciative to everyone who contributed,” stated Kady Browne, Marketing Representative.

Randolph Communications is dedicated to improving the lives of its customers and communities they serve. Randolph Communications is proud of its more than 69 years of serving our neighbors and communities in, Alamance, Chatham, Davidson, Guilford, Lee, Moore, Montgomery and Randolph counties.

Randolph Communications 317 East Dixie Drive Asheboro, NC 27203 | (336) 879-5684 or 622-7900 | www.rtmc.net

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Happy New Year from Liberty Ruritan

What a night of good food, fellowship, awards, games, and a little business we had at the Liberty Ruritan December Christmas Celebration. Liberty Ruritan met at Dry Dock for their December meeting where we inducted our new members: Jean Bullis and Greg Carpenter, and installed our new officers: President Arthur Moody, Vice President Lisa Brower, Treasurer YoLonda Moody, and Secretary Kevin Maness. The club also earned a Membership Growth Award that was presented by Johnny Johnson, Zone 1 District Governor. The Liberty Ruritan Club also recognized Andy Sykes for his many years of service as treasurer. What a blessing he has been and will continue to be to the club. Thank you to all the Ruritans for all you do to keep our community a safe and fun place to live! We look forward to working together as a group in 2024.

If you are interested in learning about the organization, please reach out to a member or feel free to attend a meeting. Meetings are typically held the first Monday night of the month at 7pm. Holidays sometimes require us to meet the second Monday of the month.

Remember, the Liberty Ruritan Building is available to rent. Simply call 336-622-1995.

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LOFLIN FUNERAL HOME OF LIBERTY

212 W Swannanoa Ave, Liberty http://www.lo infh.com/

Ph 336-622-2256 Of ce Tyson Nixon, Manager And Staff Serving The Local Community

Shaw Accounting Service

Tax, Bookkeeping, Payroll, General Business Services Shaw Accounting is open to help businesses and individuals with their tax and accounting needs, including payroll, bookkeeping, sales taxes, corporate and individual income taxes. . from 9-5 Monday-Friday Other times by appointment.

We look forward to helping you!

Call Beverly at 336-312-8757

MONDAY - WEDNESDAY 10AM-9PM THURSDAY- SATURDAY 10AM-1AM SUNDAYS CLOSED

Beverly Meredith (CPA,MBA) shawaccounting@yahoo.com

139 W. Swannanoa Avenue P.O. Box 1490 Liberty, NC. 27298

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