There s a new person in charge of the Fayetteville Dogwood Festival.
The festivals board of directors named Sarahgrace Snipes, a Cumberland County resident who previously worked with the North Carolina Azalea Festival in Wilmington and other non-profits, as its newest executive director. We are excited to have Sarahgrace on the team, board chair Nana Bentsi-Enchill said in a statement. As the pressures of COVID-19 subside and events begin to return, she will take the lead in planning events that work within the Governor’s directives, plus getting acquainted with sponsors and others who are integral to the success of the organization’s activities.”
Around Town With Rhonda Bellamy
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Mary Bradley moved to Wilmington from Los Angeles, CA in May 2007 with her husband Frank and twin baby daughters, Maggie and Kate. In California, Mary had been Drive Director, Fringe Benefits Director and Member Clubs Director for public radio station KCRW for ten years. Mary was raised in Rhode Island and graduated from Boston University. Mary recently served as President of the Board of Directors of the Association of Fundraising Professionals Cape Fear Chapter.
Azalea Queen Victoria Huggins to be crowned Wednesday
There won’t be large crowds but the queen says thanks to the pandemic she’ll reach more people
Azalea Queen Victoria Huggins to be crowned Wednesday By Kim Ratcliff | April 7, 2021 at 5:00 AM EDT - Updated April 7 at 7:44 AM
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The North Carolina Azalea Festival, like many events, had to be canceled last year because of the pandemic.
The coronation ceremony for Queen Azalea Victoria Huggins takes place this morning. Even though there won’t be large crowds, the queen will still be able to reach a lot of people. The board added a diversity and inclusion committee.