Marshall Stephenson is bringing back his “Country Music Opry” this Saturday at the Dunn Plaza theater. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. The show is a tribute to the world-famous Grand Old Opry stars of the past such as Merle Haggard, George Jones, Buck Owens, Ray Price and Ernie Stubbs. “We’re trying to keep the country music alive,” said Mr. ...

McDonald’s donated sausage biscuits for the Dunn Moose Lodge benefit supporting Sean Kivel. Sean was injured when he fell from a ladder onto a fence.The benefit ride was a success due to great participation from the community. Riders from all over the area were welcomed for breakfast and then again for dinner after the ride was over.Tommy Moose was on ...

According to the American Red Cross, there is still a shortage of blood in our area, for all types especially O and B. The Benson Kiwanis Club is sponsoring a community drive Wednesday, Aug. 3, from 2 to 6:30 p.m. at the American Legion Building on U.S. 301, just north of downtown Benson (South Wall Street). “Regular donors are stressed ...

The 2015-2016 school year is coming to a close, and what better time to do a little preparation for the 2016-2017 school year than the days of summer? The Bright Ideas grant program helps to fund innovative, classroom based ideas for today’s young, technology minded students. If you have a great idea to reach those students in the coming year, ...

By R.V. HIGHT Central Carolina Community College Registration is under way for the Central Carolina Community College Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) program. Classes begin Monday, Aug. 15, for both the day and evening classes. The day class will conclude on Dec. 9, while the evening class concludes on May 6. Classes are held at CCCC’s Emergency Services Training Center ...

DAILY DIGEST The Town of Erwin and the Erwin Area Chamber of Commerce have invited the community to support local law enforcment officers Wednesday, July 27 at 6 p.m. in front of town hall. For more information, contact the EACC at (910) 897-7300.

The Cape Fear Heritage Foundation will host on Aug. 13 the 10th annual youth day filled with many outdoor activities such as shooting sporting clays, archery, BB gun range shooting, fishing, pointing dog demonstration, retriever demonstrations, a wildlife safari exhibition, fun games and learning with the National Wild Turkey Federation. Cape Fear Youth Day participants will receive lunch, T-shirt, memberships ...

Abigail’s Piano Studio Students Present Recital Students of piano instructor, Abby Norris, of Abigail’s Piano Studio, performed their spring recital June 5 at The Work Center in Dunn. They performed a variety of genres of musical pieces reflecting their skills and talents in sight-reading music. Each student received a trophy for their achievements in piano studies including theory, notation and ...

Summer Days Are The Perfect Time For A Bright Idea The 2015-2016 school year is coming to a close, and what better time to do a little preparation for the 2016-2017 school year than the days of summer? The Bright Ideas grant program helps to fund innovative, classroom based ideas for today’s young, technology minded students. If you have a ...

Triton Diamond Is Revealed By BRENDA PEREGOY For The Record A diamond exists in a small office at Triton High School. Deeply treasured and coveted by other Triton High School departments, the Guidance Department has allowed only faculty members to view the diamond’s magnificent brilliance. If ever a student did catch a glimpse of the diamond, he could scarcely tear ...