• Call us for single family rentals in the Liberty area.
• Call us for mini-storage rentals with “on site” security.
• 6355 Smithwood Rd., Liberty, 31 wooded acres with several hundred C. of state maintained paved road frontage, with creek on one side. Three miles from the new Toyota plant. Fresh survey with new recordable plat. $320,000.00
• 11007 South N.C. Hwy. 49, Liberty, 10 acres with 3 bedroom, 2 bath brick home, 3 bay shop,$296,000.00
There is an N.A. meeting being held in Liberty, NC. The address is 6151 Bethany Way, Staley, NC 27355. It will start at 6pm and run until 7pm. We hope to see many new faces in the next few weeks so that we can start building a community of recovery for this wonderful town and surrounding area.
~ Ayishat A. Akanbi
Carolinas Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (CACCE) Presents Service Awards for 2023
The Carolinas Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (CACCE) recognized its 2023 Service Award recipients during their Staff Leadership Development Conference held today at the Hilton Garden Inn in Kitty Hawk, NC. The Service Awards recognize those members in North Carolina and South Carolina who have achieved significant years of service in the Chamber of Commerce industry.
CACCE presents a certificate of service for each five-year increment of service. Service includes a combination of executive and/or staff employment time in all chambers of commerce.
We are proud to recognize the following professionals for their years of service to the chamber industry:
30 Years of Service
Bobby Todd – Yadkin County Chamber of Commerce
20 Years of Service
Loretta Byrd – Benson Area Chamber of Commerce
10 Years of Service
Jeffrey Freeman – Randleman Chamber of Commerce
Cathy Loveday – King Chamber of Commerce
Susan McPherson – Columbia Chamber of Commerce
Amanda Munyan – Laurens County Chamber of Commerce
Brian Rowe – The Chamber for a Greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro
5 Years of Service
Henri Baskins – Columbia Chamber of Commerce
Kevin Capell - Greenville Chamber of Commerce
Ashleigh Pair Conner – Columbia Chamber of Commerce
Rebecca Dickenson – The Chamber for a Greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro
Bryan Fox – Greater Durham Chamber of Commerce
Kelly Killeen-Haupt – Charleston Metro Chamber Commerce
Anna Peterson – Columbia Chamber of Commerce
Beth Szostak – Greater Summerville/Dorchester County Chamber of Commerce
Caroline Titze – Greater Summerville/Dorchester County Chamber Commerce
Lauren Umbdenstock – Greater Durham Chamber of Commerce
CACCE congratulates and thanks each of you for your service to the chamber of commerce industry.
CACCE is the professional development organization dedicated to improving the educational opportunities for chamber of commerce executives and staff members in North Carolina and South Carolina. CACCE equips chamber of commerce professionals with leadership skills and tools to build innovative chambers.
Closure Scheduled for Bridge Replacement in Guilford County
PLEASANT GARDEN – A long term road closure with an on-site detour will allow a contractor for the N.C. Department of Transportation to begin replacing a bridge over Big Alamance Creek in Guilford County.
Crews will close Tabernacle Church Road on March 27, and per the contract, they have 180 days to complete the replacement. A signed detour will guide traffic onto Hagen Stone Park Road to Minden Road to Neelley Road. Throughout the duration of the construction the road will be blocked from through traffic in both directions and barricades will be in place to stop traffic from entering.
Drivers should remain cautious and alert when approaching the work zone and factor the detour into their trips. For real-time travel information, visit DriveNC.gov or follow NCDOT on social media.
PGHS FFA Plant Sale
Come out and support the students who have worked hard to grow the plants this year. The plant sale will be from 9-3 on Saturday April 15th 2023 at Providence Grove Greenhouse.
How the Right Pair of Shoes Can Support Your Wellness, Hobbies and Goals
(StatePoint) Looking to stay motivated and achieve your personal goals? New shoes might just be the answer. Not only can they update your wardrobe, helping you look and feel your best, but they can also support your physical and mental wellness, help you try out new hobbies, and even take small steps towards a more sustainable lifestyle.
It’s important to replace old, worn-out sneakers before embarking on a new exercise routine. When gearing up, check out brands like Nike, New Balance and Asics for athletic footwear that combines style, comfort and performance.
Ready to try out a new hobby or get back into an old one? Nike Signature Basketball styles from Lebron are on-trend and are great choices for running, jumping and playing, while Brooks Ghost running shoes feature a cushioned insole and lightweight rubber outsole in fun, vibrant colors to help you push your limits.
Perhaps you’re looking to carve out more time for relaxation and quiet activities. You can get cozy and comfortable with the right footwear. The HEYDUDE soft, comfortable slip-on styles are perfect for lounging at home or enjoying some self-care.
And if your goals include adopting more sustainable practices and reducing your impact on the environment, consider selecting footwear that incorporates eco-friendly features, like the Nike Court Vision sneaker, which contains at least 20% recycled content by weight.
For more footwear inspiration to fuel your lifestyle, visit Rack Room Shoes in-store or online at www.rackroomshoes.com.
Whether it's for fitness, self-care, trying out a new hobby or making a difference, there's a pair of shoes to meet your needs.
Congratulations to our PGHS Award Recipients for the 2022-2023 academic year:
PGHS Teacher of the Year- Mrs. Beatriz Castillo Villaseca
PGHS Distinguished Educator- Mr. Cody Moran
PGHS Outstanding Employee- Mrs. Claire Perry
Congratulations to each of you, and thank you for all you do for our school community!
Thank you to our Band Boosters, students, parents, and guests who attended the PGHS Open Stage Showcase! Our talent showcase this past weekend was outstanding!
Our JROTC cadets participated in the Drill Competition at Randleman HS on March 23rd. Eight JROTC cadets competed in the Spring Drill Competition. The team finished 4th overall in the unarmed squad sequence. Cadet Private First Class Hazelwood finished tied for 3rd in the individual armed sequence. Cadet Corporal Bunting finished runner-up in the knock-out round competition. Congratulations to our cadets!
Please save the date for the April 15th PGHS will have its annual Plant Sale from 9-3. Come out and support the horticulture students and all their hard work. Various plants will be available, from vegetables, hanging baskets, ferns, succulents, and flowers.
The PGHS Car Show is back for 2023! Come show off your ride on Saturday, April 15th. Students can preregister their cars, trucks, and motorcycles for $15, so get your entry in today. Flyers are posted throughout the building with more information and a QR code to register online. Come for awards, prizes, food trucks, music, and fun!
Prom tickets will still be available through next week. If you're still interested in purchasing a ticket, see Ms. Soper in the art room before school or during 2nd block. Unfortunately, no more tickets will be available after Spring break, and no tshirts are available.
Students applying to THE AG Experience, submit your application and Essay ASAP to Mr. Atkins in the Career Center.
Join us for an exciting week in athletics. All games and times are posted on our website.
All This Cuteness Returns in April
Children and baby animals...what could be cuter?? Our baby animal mini sessions are bringing back all the cuteness this April. Stay tuned as we announce dates and times in the coming weeks!
Dates Are Set: Fruity Pickin' Storytime
Our Fruity Pickin' Storytime is our favorite Orchard program, and we can't wait to welcome our kiddos back to the Orchard this summer for an interactive, educational and engaging adventure. Our first storytime begins Monday, June 12th, and they run all the way through November.
FREE DENTAL CLINIC ON MAY 12, 2023
Time for early sign up for the May 12 , 202 3, 100 MAN PROJECT FREE DENTAL CLINIC. You may sign up at the Liberty Association of Churches/Bargain Shop, 329 W Bowman Ave., Liberty, on Mondays from 2:00 to 5:00pm. A form will be available at the door. Just complete and we will contact you for further information. Priority will be given to first time clients and children over 6 years of age. Those with appointments will be the only ones seen on May 12th.
Town Of Franklinville New
Main Street in Franklinville has something new! Banners!! As you drive through Town, you will see the banners hanging on the power poles. Each banner depicts the different feed bags made by the various mills, that were once big business in Franklinville. Dainty Biscuit, dog food and chicken starter to name just a few. We also have a few blue banners with our Town logo “History Lives Here.” The banners were designed by Stephanie De Graff. Thanks goes out to our public works dept. for installing them!
How to Be a Nurturing Plant Parent in 3 Easy Steps
(StatePoint) Plants add color, life and vibrancy to your home’s indoor and outdoor spaces and can even improve indoor air quality. However, if you are new to plant ownership, you may be wondering how to make your foliage thrive. Here’s are three tips for healthier plants:
1. Make a move: Many plants that do well outdoors in the warmer months can’t tolerate the cold. So don’t wait for subfreezing temperatures to bring planters indoors for the season. Be sure to give your newly-transported plants the right amount of light. This may require using special grow lights. Keep in mind though that different types of plants thrive better with different color spectrums and intensities, so group plants under the right lights accordingly. If your indoor air is dry in winter, you may find that misting the leaves of your warm climate and tropical plants will help provide needed humidity.
2. Prevent pests: Unfortunately, keeping houseplants often attracts insects that can harm them and bug you. But there are steps you can take to prevent a pest problem in your home. One important thing you can do is to be sure you are not overwatering plants. Too much water in effect drowns plants. It can also create standing water that becomes a breeding ground for flying insects. You can also provide round-the-clock protection from fruit flies, gnats and flies by plugging a Zevo Flying Insect Trap into a regular outlet near your plants and wherever flying insects enter your home or gather. Rather than chemical insecticides, the traps use multispectrum light technology to attract flying bugs into a discreet glue sheet cartridge. When the cartridge is full, replace it and toss the used one without ever having to touch a dead bug. To learn more, visit zevoinsect.com.
3. Know your lifestyle and limitations: There are many plant species that while beautiful, don’t require much care. So, if you’re new to owning plants, consider starting out with lowermaintenance options, such as succulents or snake plants. Because these plants don’t need much water, they are also great options for those who travel frequently or those who are simply forgetful. Have furry friends? Always check whether a given plant is toxic to pets before bringing one home.
Having a green thumb can seem like magic. However, with the right tools and knowledge, anyone can become a nurturing plant parent.
Hunter Safety Senior PGHS
Amanda Salon And Tanning
Hair- 336-207-7422
Tanning336-795-0259
Call or Text
Monday- Friday 9am - 7pm Saturday 10am - 1pm 6871 nc-49n Liberty, NC. 27298
( Only 7/10 a mile from the light)
Come in and try out Red Light Therapy
Bed (available now thru February) No UV, won’t harm skin, Will not tan. Helps heal acne faster. Red Light Rays Penetrate deeper than UV ( Which only goes skin deep) helping with aches and pains. It is recommended for most treatments 3 visits a week to see best results.
1 Visit $6 – 6 Visits $30 – 10 Visits $45 —15 Visits $60
2nd Annual "Run with Lily" 5K... A morning spent with family and friends remembering Lily and her kindness and the impact she made on so many during her life. She will forever be in our hearts!
Today was worth it all. We were able to participate in the "Run With Lily-5k." Not only did we start, but was able to finish. A great cause to celebrate a great life. She had a great impact on you, if you were able to be in her presents. Lily maybe gone, but not forgotten.
Today was such a great day celebrating the Life of Lily Butler and walking for Mental Health!
From the many volunteers to the participants to the No rain, it was phenomenal.
Thank you to our awesome community for your strong support!
Thank you to our Sponsors!
Thank you to PGHS Students, Families, Coaches and Staff!
Thank you to Pleasant Garden Baptist Church
Thank you to The Oaks Therapeutic Community
Thank you to Randolph County Family Crisis Center
THANK YOU!
Chicken & BBQ Drive Thru With all the fxings!
6901 NC HWY 49N
Saturday, April 29, 2023
– 7:00PM $12.00 a Plate
Potato Chips--
A little boy wanted to meet God. He knew it was a long trip to where God lived, so he packed his suitcase with a bag of potato chips and a six-pack of root beer and started his journey. When he had gone about three blocks, he met an old man. He was sitting in the park, just staring at some pigeons. The boy sat down next to him and opened his suitcase. He was about to take a drink from his root beer when he noticed that the old man looked hungry, so he offered him some chips. He gratefully accepted it and smiled at him. His smile was so pretty that the boy wanted to see it again, so he offered him a root beer. Again, he smiled at him. The boy was delighted!
They sat there all afternoon eating and smiling, but they never said a word.
As twilight approached, the boy realized how tired he was and he got up to leave; but before he had gone more than a few steps, he turned around, ran back to the old man, and gave him a hug. He gave him his biggest smile ever..
When the boy opened the door to his own house a short time later, his mother was surprised by the look of joy on his face. She asked him, "What did you do today that made you so happy?"
He replied, "I had lunch with God." But before his mother could respond, he added, "You know what? He's got the most beautiful smile I've ever seen!"
Meanwhile, the old man, also radiant with joy, returned to his home. His son was stunned by the look of peace on his face and he asked, "dad, what did you do today that made you so happy?"
He replied "I ate potato chips in the park with God." However, before his son responded, he added, "You know, he's much younger than I expected."
Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around. People come into our lives for a reason, a season, or a lifetime! Embrace all equally!
Have lunch with God.......bring chips!!!.
Author Unknown
Liberty Fire Dept Update
Liberty Fire would like to congratulate Captain Jason Coleman on obtaining his North Carolina Fire Investigator Technician certification. Captain Coleman completed 80 hours of classroom instruction, a hands on practical and successfully passed the state certification exam. We appreciate his time and effort in obtaining this important certification in service to our community.
Liberty American Legion Post 81 Sr. & Jr. Baseball 2023
Dear Friends, 06 February 2023
We are wriXng on behalf of our Liberty American Legion Post 81 Baseball sponsor program. The American Legion is the world’s largest war Xme Veterans organizaXon. These Veterans have very strong values of God and Country. They love baseball so much that they sponsor hundreds of teams and touch thousands of youth players each summer! The American Legion World Series is played here in Shelby, N.C. in August each year, and the Regionals are played in Asheboro.
Our American Legion Program has two Team--- Senior & Junior players. American Legion Baseball has been played in this area for over 45 years thanks to Grady Lawson. It was Grady’s and his family’s wish that this American Legion Post 81 baseball program would conXnue to grow and be a viable opXon for kids to compete against some of the top players in North Carolina, learn the values of The American Legion OrganizaXon, and have the opportunity to play at the next level, and beyond!
This program is dependent upon the generosity of our communiXes, individuals, and businesses to fund our American Legion Baseball program. On average, it takes around $18,000.00 each summer to pay for things such as travel, umpires, equipment, and insurance.
We would very much love to have your financial support. All donors are announced over the PA system at each home game and people are encouraged to patronize our sponsors. You giC should be tax deducXble.
In addiXon, each sponsor will get their name on the back of the Liberty Post 81 T-Shirts that will be sold at the home games.
Single - $100.00 dona8on
Double - $250.00 dona8on
Triple- $500.00 dona8on
Home Run- $1000.00 dona8on
Your Dona8on would be greatly appreciated
Cary McMasters, Post AthleXc Of. 336 707 8177…carymcmasters@gmail.com
Nathan Cockman Manager/ Co 336 212 9087 ncockman17@gmail.com
Jordan Cassell Coach/ Manager 336 953 0649 jcassell08@gmail.com
Make all Checks payable to: American Legion Post 81
Liberty American Legion Post 81 Baseball Fund
P.O. Box 42
Liberty, N.C. 27298
Your dona8on should be tax deduc8ble because we are a non- profit. I will provide you with a dona8on acknowledgement form.
Sponsors name on T- Shirts for first round need to be in by 01 March 2023 and T – Shirt size. The Shirts will be Gray or Tan with Legion Baseball Logo.
Just a lijle history, this past year Post 81 had the best season we had ever had with the leadership of Nathan Cockman & Jordan Cassell. We hope to have a lot of the Team members back again this year that played last year. I like the way they coach and I like the spirit of the players and their family members. Most of you wonder why $18,000.00 ………….Two Teams
Please mark your calendars and plan on showing up April 18th 5:30-7:30 at Eastern Randolph Library to voice your opinion on the Growth Management Plan for Randolph County. We need let make sure that our elected officials know that we are serious about controlled growth in our area. I will post more details as they become available to me. I’m trying to get a copy of the survey in advance so you can already have it in hand and filled out when you arrive. Please share and help to get the word out. Also, this is just a draft of the agenda.
RANDOLPH COUNTY
GROWTH MANAGEMENT PLAN
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PUBLIC MEETING AGENDA - DRAFT
April 184, 2023
5:30 - 7:30 pm
Eastern Randolph High School Media Center
390 Eastern Randolph Rd, Ramseur, NC 27316
Welcome and Check-In
Randolph County Growth Management Plan
Overview
PTRC Comprehensive Plan Video
Explanation of Stations and Start of Public Input Session
Stations include:
• Map Station - Zoning, Land Use, Industrial Sites maps, etc o Policy Station- Overview of growth management plan policy areas
O General Input/ Survey Station (Both paper and digital surveys will be provided)
Randolph County Growth Management Plan
Overview
PIRC Comprehensive Plan Video (Repeat presentation for new attendees)
Explanation of Stations and Start of Public Input Session