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Street named in honor of Kannapolis military veterans
KANNAPOLIS — The Kannapolis City Council has renamed Southern Avenue to Kannapolis Veterans Way. The street is near Veterans Park downtown. “Kannapolis has a proud heritage of men and women serving in the military,” Mayor Darrell Hinnant said. “It is our privilege to rename this street in honor of the thousands of Kannapolis, Rowan and […] The post Street named in honor of Kannapolis military veterans appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Flags of the fallen: scouts plant flags for veterans on Memorial Day weekend
SALISBURY — Memorial Day is time for reflection and holding on to those who have given their lives while serving in the United States Armed Forces. On Saturday morning, the Rowan County Veterans Council hosted its annual Memorial Day ceremony where 2,000 scouts planted more than 19,000 flags on the graves of veterans at the […] The post Flags of the fallen: scouts plant flags for veterans on Memorial Day weekend appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Rowan County honors the fallen: Annual Memorial Day celebrates service, sacrifice
SALISBURY — On an overcast morning Monday, Rowan County remembered to the men and women who donned the uniform to serve their country and have since passed on. Mike Chapman, a member of Gold Star Families, shared his personal experience having lost a brother in combat. “I did not apply to join this group,” Chapman said […] The post Rowan County honors the fallen: Annual Memorial Day celebrates service, sacrifice appeared first on Salisbury Post.
'This is my way of making sure we don't forget': Local historian's display honors fallen heroes
THOMASVILLE, N.C. — As part of Thomasville's Memorial Day celebration, a local historian has put together a beautiful display to honor those from Davidson County who made the ultimate sacrifice for. This display was lovingly put together by local historian Jim Little as a way to honor Davidson County's...
NASCAR Driver Keith McGee is a ‘Beacon of Hope’ for Veterans
CONCORD, N.C. – Part-time NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series driver and U.S. Air Force veteran Keith McGee is embracing being an inspiration and a ‘beacon of hope’ for other veterans. While several military veterans have competed in NASCAR competition including NASCAR Hall of Famer Red Byron and future...
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