Author Archives: Dicy McCullough

Favorite #158: Vietnam War Veterans

Recognition and Thanks At Last The United States of America along with individuals and organizations across this country are finally recognizing the bravery and sacrifice of the Vietnam War Veterans.  In September, the Elizabeth Maxwell Steele Chapter of the Daughters of the American … Continue reading

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Favorite #157: 2015 Little League World Series Champions

Champions Both On and Off the Field Salisbury, NC, was put on the national stage this summer by a group of talented young girls who won the Little League Softball World Series in Portland, Oregon. Once the team arrived in … Continue reading

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Favorite #156: Love and Support

A Year Later It’s been a year since my husband, Michael McCullough, the love of my life and my best friend passed away from a massive heart attack, leaving a big whole in my heart as well as the community. … Continue reading

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Favorite #155: Kidney Donor: Mitch Garmer

An Answer to Prayer Charlene Fero and Mitch Garmer crossed paths in the most unexpected way. After discovering that Charlene was in need of a kidney due to kidney disease, Mitch willingly gave her one of his this past July at Wake Forest … Continue reading

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Favorite #154: Emerald Isle

Vacation Memories There’s nothing like a family vacation for making memories. I experienced that recently with my two daughters and their families on the Crystal Coast of NC at Emerald Isle. Although I’ve lived in North Carolina all my life, I had never been to Emerald … Continue reading

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Favorite #153: Woodleaf Tomato Festival

A Day of Community Fun Woodleaf is a rural community nestled between Salisbury, Statesville and Mocksville, NC. Best known for homegrown tomatoes, names like Wetmore, Myers, Fleming and Correll come to mind when area farmers are mentioned. Born out of a … Continue reading

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Favorite #152: Bicycling Dirt Divas

Positive Energy on the Trail Charlotte Huntington and I became friends fourteen years ago when our daughters were in the same class at West Rowan Middle School. Over the years we’ve shared many special memories ranging from beach trips to birthday parties. Although … Continue reading

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Favorite #151: Franklin Baptist Church Youth Group

A Time of Spiritual Growth During the six years I’ve been the pianist at Franklin Baptist Church in Salisbury, NC, I’ve watched the youth group grow and develop into teens ready to share their love of God with others. Last month they shared their love … Continue reading

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Favorite #150: Barn Quilts

Love and Beauty on a Barn I’ve known Adele Goodman for a number of years, having met her through the Mt Ulla Historic Preservation Society (MUHPS). During the years that MUHPS has been in existence projects like the promotion of … Continue reading

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Favorite #149: Lessons Learned from Children

Enjoying Life as It Comes Most everyone looks forward to the lazy-hazy days of summer. Visions of picnics, strolls in the park, swimming parties and vacations all seem to be forefront on our minds. As you can see in the … Continue reading

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