Last week’s fundraiser for the family of Misty Cribb raised more than $10,000. The proceeds were distributed evenly between Misty’s daughters Rhea and Kyla, and her stepson Maddox. Kyla is in UNC Hospitals, still facing a long recovery from her injuries. Maddox is home but also faces more medical care. Misty was an account executive with CCN, and died in a car crash Jan. 6.
Despite moving more than 1,000 chicken bog plates, Willing Vessels Ministries had a surplus of supplies after Saturday’s sale. The donated meats and other products will be used for an outreach meal by Willing Vessels Ministries this week, and for a cancer fundraiser in Elizabethtown scheduled for later in the month.
You know we love happy endings, especially when it comes to pets. Harlem – who is now called Walker – was found chained to a pole in a Whiteville area yard in December. It was suspected that he was used as a bait dog for fighting. Walker was seized by Animal Protective Services and later adopted by Michael Elliot, who discovered to pitiful pup on a bitterly cold day. Michael’s mom is Maria Elliot, who has a doggy spa as a sideline to her main job at Truist.
Walker has been living it up in his new home, where he has his own furniture, other dogs, and a loving family. He received a clean bill of health at his last vet visit. He loves to play and greet his people at the door with a big smile every day. Walker has gained a good bit of weight and his injuries have healed. He loves beef liver treats, his blanket, and cuddling on the couch.
Revive on Main in Tabor City will have a grand opening and ribbon cutting Feb. 4 at 11 a.m. with refreshments. Revive is located at 108B South Main Street in Tabor. The ribbon cutting is sponsored by the Greater Tabor City Chamber of Commerce.
Southern Farm Days is coming up the third weekend in March. The 15th annual festival features and celebrates all things rural and historical. Organizers have made some changes this year to keep the event interesting. Look for more on Southern Farm Days in the coming weeks.
The Piney Forest Baptist Church JOY Group will host Empower Her 2025 on Feb. 1 from 9 a.m. until noon. Lynn Cowell and Amy Carroll will be special speakers, with praise and worship music from the Crossroads Band. There will be fellowship, door prizes, books and merchandise, and more. Tickets are $20. Call 910.625.5205 or 910.770.1292. Piney Forest is Located at 4509 Andrew Jackson Hwy. SW, Chadbourn.
The Columbus Baptist Association Spring Revival is set for March 10-13 at Hallsboro Baptist Church, 551 Hallsboro Rd. South. Guest speakers will be Rev. Joshua Connor of Pleasant Plains Baptist; Rev. Phil Addison of Bolton Baptist; Rev. Ryan Edwards of Clarendon Baptist, and Dr. George Strickland of Cerro Gordo Baptist. There will be special music each night.
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