Day: May 6, 2020

Handsome Elliot is a one-year-old domestic shorthair tabby looking for his “purrfect” home. Elliot is a very sweet and loving boy who loves to snuggle up and purr with humans and other animals, but also loves to play. If you are looking for an awesome kitty to keep you company, Elliot is just the “furbaby” you need. He’s up to date on vaccinations and available for adoption with a $60…

The Yellow Hat Society, with help from Bub Gideons, met at the Masland entrance Monday, May 4, to pass out masks. They gathered at 2:30 in order to get one shift leaving and the next one coming in. The members who gave out masks are, from left, Ann Lawrence, Vasaroy Johnson, Paulette Johnson, Lillie Johnson, Teresa Dees, Shelia Johnson Williams, and Bub Gideons who supplied the masks sewn locally. Not…

First National Bank & Trust made a donation to Ernie Digmon, shown, to help with his weekly feeding program for kids which he started in April. With help from volunteers who pack and distribute lunches, Digmon serves as many as 300 meals every Friday at the Farmers Market next to city hall.

The caravan assembled Friday afternoon, May 1, a little before 4, then headed to Ridgeley Street to celebrate Voncile Stallworth’s birthday with a drive-by party. Her birthday had already passed so it was a belated celebration. She and others with her in her front yard practiced social distancing and wore their masks.

Betty Houck celebrated her birthday Friday, May 1. Her husband Larry and their daughter Bridgette arranged for a surprise drive-by birthday party for her at 10 that morning. Everyone met at First Presbyterian Church and made their way to the Houck home on Rollins Place.