The Barefoot Movement to perform July 20

The Barefoot Movement will perform at The Earl Scruggs Center, at 103 S. Lafayette Street in Shelby on Thursday, July 20 at 6:00 p.m.

Acclaimed Americana group, The Barefoot Movement, is the brainchild of founding members Noah Wall and Tommy Norris. Emerging on the acoustic scene in 2011, they have continually navigated the alt-bluegrass waters through the years while refining that which gives them their unique sound. Invigorating and infused with a captivating honesty, The Barefoot Movement transports audiences to a place of complete enthrallment.

In North Carolina, 2006, front woman Noah Wall met mandolinist Tommy Norris in high school and discovered a convergence of aligned passions. That initial crackle of intensity never waned and instead be-

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Captain Gregory assumed command of the 514th SMC for 548 CSSB on 27 February 2022, leading the Company through its reorganization came the force catalyzing the band through its various iterations. Today, The Barefoot Movement is comprised of Noah Wall—whose powerhouse vocals, songwriting, and fiddle playing serve as the backbone of the band— mandolinist, composer and author, Tommy Norris, and touring guitarist Ben Howington, rounding out their unique blend of charming, modern roots music.

Their most recent release, 2021’s Pressing Onward, finds them exploring new musical territory while still standing firmly on their barefoot foundation: lush harmonies, thoughtful instrumentation, and memorable melodies. Chuck Plotkin, the producer behind albums such as Springsteen’s Born in the U.S.A., and Dylan’s Shot of Love, among many others, emerged from retirement to co-produce the EP with into Bravo Company 548 DSSB in August 2021 and prepared the unit for its March 2022 deployment to Poland. He served as the Commander of the Bravo Company, 548th DSSB, 10th SBDE for 12 months, during which he provided training and mission direction for 154 Soldiers across six maintenance commodity sections. He provided area and direct maintenance support for all echelons above brigade units at Fort Drum, NY and professionally developed eight lieutenants, four warrant officers, and 55 NCOs.

Captain Gregory was signed for all Company property executing CSDP for equipment valued in

Hank Linderman, whose engineering work has been showcased on the Eagles’ Long Road out of Eden and Linda Ronstadt’s Hummin’ to Myself, to name but a few.

In 2022, they began releasing a series of tunes under the banner “Covers for a Cause.” Recorded during the pandemic and previously released on their YouTube channel, the songs have been given a new life on streaming services, with every stream or download supporting the organization Soles4Souls.

Their energetic, joyous, and heartfelt live performances have garnered them fans nationwide and beyond and earned them the 2014 IBMA Momentum Award for Band of the Year.

The Barefoot Movement creates gloriously addictive, instantly memorable tunes shored up by silky smooth bluegrass total at over 36 million dollars. Upon completion of his command of Bravo Company 548 DSSB he moved on to assume command HHC 548 DSSB on March 28, 2022, for his second command. As the Commander for the Headquarters and Headquarters Company of the 548th DSSB, 10th MTN DSB for 13 months, Captain Gregory maintained command over the organic 78 personnel of the unit. In addition, he simultaneously acted as the Company Commander of the Bravo Rear D and its 22 organic personnel for 9 concurrent months while managing both the HHC property book and Bravo and Americana harmonies and laced with tantalizing flecks of bluesy grit. For more information about this event, contact The

Rear D property book that combined totaled over 44 million dollars.

Captain Gregory has completed multiple courses and studies, including Airload Planners, GCSS Army Warehouse and Maintenance Management, Environmental Protection Officer Course, Contracting Officer, and Support Operations Level I and II.

His awards and medals include three Army Commendation Medals, the Army Achievement Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Korean Defense Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, and the Over Seas Service Ribbon.

Earl Scruggs Center at 704-487-6233.

This Center Stage Concert Series is sponsored by Donald and Carla Beam

Family Foundation, JT and Jo Scruggs, Leasing Services II, Inc, and Coldwell Banker Mountain View Real Estate.

PCA student wins semifinalist prize in essay contest

Bonnie Westbrook, the daughter of Bryson and Wren Westbrook of Shelby and a rising eighth-grade student at Pinnacle Classical Academy, was one of ten semifinalists in Stossel in the Classroom's 2022-23 essay contest.

Students in grades 5-12 in North America were eligible to enter the contest by writing a 500- to 1,000-word essay about the Constitution or economics.

"We are so proud of Bonnie," said Dr. Shelly Shope, the school's headmaster. "Her amazing accomplishment is a tribute to her own hard work, as well as to our teachers and classical curriculum."

"We strive to make college as affordable as possible for our students, and so we give our grade 7-12 students the opportunity to enter different local and national essay contests," Shope added. "Bonnie is our fourth student to have won a prize in a national contest in the last three years."

Founded in 2013, Pinnacle Classical Academy is a tuition-free K-12 public charter school that attracts 1,137 students from five counties. For more information about the school, please visit www.pinnacleclassicalacademy.com.

What to do if you are exposed to CSAM

Child Sexual Abuse Material, CSAM, legally referred to as child pornography, is the documented sexual abuse and exploitation of children, according to the US Department of Justice. Unfortunately, children and adults can be exposed to these images and videos over the internet without warning or consent.

SHELTON CHAMPIONSHIP DIVISON - $75 AND SHERMAN/BLANTON SENIOR DIVISION (55 and older) - $75 of the tournament. Golfers 55 and older will also be playing in the Sherman/Blanton Senior Division.

JAKE KISER SUPER SENIOR DIVISION (65 and older) - $50 This division will be played from the Senior Tees and will be played on Friday and Saturday.

LADIES DIVISION - $50

This division will be played from the Ladies Tees and will be played on Saturday and Sunday.

ALLEN CUP COMPETITION

This competition is based on scores from all the three days of the tournament with four players representing days of play and the winning team will be determined off the aggregate low score from three of the four players from each of the three rounds.

Cart fees will be $20 per day (whether you walk or ride) and are to be paid before you start your round each day. Also, the ball may be moved one club length in your own fairway!

Examples of this unwitting exposure include being shown a video during a hacked video conferencing online seminar or being sent images over social media platforms.

CSAM exposure can be traumatic for you and your child. You may have feelings like shock, anger, sadness, and disgust at what you have seen. You may find it hard to get the image out of your head. You may experience nightmares, trouble concentrating, or forgetfulness about things that should be easy to remember. These are common reactions that can disrupt your sense of safety.

There are many groups working to remove CSAM from the internet and many others providing support and resources to affected children and families. By reporting these incidents, you can help many children and families.

If you or your child are exposed to CSAM online immediately report this to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) at www. cybertipline.org. Reports may be made 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Reporting these incidents to NCMEC is the first step in addressing the situation. Your report will allow law enforcement to start an investigation, help keep other children safe, and start the recovery process for you and your child.

To make a report of CSAM exposure online, please provide the following information:

• The username of the individual sharing the explicit content

• The date and time the content was shared

• The URL or meeting link where content was shared

• The meeting number and password, if applicable.

Remember: If you have CSAM on your computer or device, do not share content to help identify a child or to express outrage. This is illegal and can further victimize the child in the images.