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umberland County Commissioner Ed Melvin and Wade Mayor Huell Aekins were recognized by the Mid-Carolina Council of Governments at its annual
were honored for their outstanding commitment to public service. Commissioner Melvin received the
M.H. “Jack” Brock Memorial Award for Brock was a founder and leader of the Mid-Carolina Council of Governments who served three terms as chairman of the council’s Board of Directors. The council cited Commissioner Melvin’s
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work on the Southeastern Economic Development Council, the Cape Fear Valley Health System Board, and the Cumberland County Board of Commissioners. He is currently a delegate to the Mid-Carolina Council of Governments and has previously served on the Board of Directors. Mayor Aekins received the Ensley Kennedy Memorial Award for
Clinton. Mayor Aekins is the Chairman of the Mid-Carolina Council of Governments.
Library Book Sale
The Friends of the Library Book Sale is a great time to stock up on new books. There are thousands of great titles for sale at very low prices. Entrance to the book sale is through the back door of Headquarters Library, 300 Maiden Lane. Cash and checks are accepted.
Headquarters Library Saturday, February 12 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Other Cumberland County 4-H Participants included Amber DeRouin, Ryan DeRouin, Jasmine Wilson, Esther Horn, and William Battle. Winners will participate in the South Central 4-H District Activity Day in Anson County.
For more information on 4-H, visit cumberland.ces.ncsu.edu.
Local Students Participate in 4-H Public Speaking Contest
he Cumberland County 4-H Public Speaking Contest, sponsored by the Cape Fear Toastmasters and Bernard Fleming, was held on Tuesday, Jan. 25.
Judges for the competition were Bernard Fleming, Diane Jackson, and Kady Ann Davy.
Winners from the competition were: 9-10 Age Division: First Place, Mary Vorder Bruegge; Second Place, Nia Wilson.
11-13 Age Division: First Place, Emily Neville; Second Place, Eugenie Vorder Bruegge; Third Place, Johnnie Wilson. 14-18 Age Division: First Place, Brooke Newton; Second Place, Mattie Vorder Bruegge; Third Place, Amanda White.
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