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Cover art to the historical novel And the Crows Took Their Eyes by Vicki Lane
In the conclusion of this two podcast series, you get to hear some surprising facts about the Shelton Laurel Massacre and related events, which by themselves are still surprising to many people just considering the events of those tragedies. Even once you get past the shocking nature of the executions, there are lots of ironies and unexpected twists to the story. This episode features details on the Massacre itself as well as another big surprise that Vicki Lane, Sheila Kay Adams and Taylor Barnhill revealed in their interview, plus a theory on how the seeds of this terrible event were sown. Also featured is music about the Civil War and songs that were widely popular in that era.
Phi Kappa Phi inducts new members
The following area students were recently initiated into Phi Kappa Phi honor society for all academic disciplines at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington: Krystal Byers, Codi Mann, both of Jacksonville; and Amy Somers of Swansboro.
JPD promotion
Jacksonville Police Department Capt. Richard Mike Kellum was promoted to his current rank during a ceremony held at the Center for Public Safety.
VFW Post 9983 Scout of the Year
Noah Witkowski of Hampstead Boy Scout Troop 235 has been recently named VFW Post 9983 and 5th District Scout of the Year by exemplifying the qualities of the rank of Eagle Scout. Noah has earned over 70 merit badges and has completed over 195 hours of community service.
Wellesley Civil Discourse Initiative to hold community dialogue
Stephanie Hawkinson
Wellesley residents are invited to join in A Community Conversation on Coping with COVID-19 in Wellesley from 7 to 9 p.m. April 6.
This Zoom discussion will be hosted by trained facilitators who are part of the newly launched Wellesley Civil Discourse Initiative.
The goal of the event and the initiative is to help build understanding and connections among people throughout our community. The Zoom discussion will begin with a brief introduction to facilitated dialogue, followed by small group discussions led by a trained facilitator.
The event is open to the public and will not be recorded or broadcast. Register at https://bit.ly/3rSFsun to receive the Zoom link which will be sent out on April 5.
A mother bear and her cubs make a dangerous journey across Interstate 40. Susan Detwiler photo
Growing up in eastern Kentucky, Frances Figart loved any chance to glimpse the diverse wildlife species roaming those Appalachian foothills except when the sightings occurred after the creatures had become roadkill, something that occurred all too frequently. She felt their deaths keenly.
“I can remember when I was a young driver running over a snake once, and I was so upset by that one individual death that I just turned around and went home and didn’t go to my job,” she said. “I called in sick and I just really took it personally.”