Ed. — This originally ran in the Aug. 23 print edition. BY JANE BLOODWORTH ROWE PUNGO — Holly Veber was on a mission trip to Chile with other members of Charity United Methodist Church a few years ago when she got the… Continue Reading
BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE CREEDS — The dinner for senior citizens at Creeds Church of Christ on Saturday, Aug. 26, was the latest in an annual tradition that gathers familiar faces for dinner, dessert and a program. Younger folks served their elders.… Continue Reading
BY JANE BLOODWORTH ROWE SANDBRIDGE — When he was a boy, Marshall Belanga sometimes walked several miles down the beach to join his father, Luther Belanga, who fished at a camp in what is now False Cape State Park. Marshall Belanga,… Continue Reading
THE INDEPENDENT NEWS SIGMA — Young members of Tabernacle United Methodist Church helped out last month during the 61st Annual Lotus Luncheon, which helps support the church on Sandbridge Road. “Young people are working, and they’re also supporting older members of… Continue Reading
THE INDEPENDENT NEWS SIGMA — Melva Riggs, born on Muddy Creek Road and a longtime resident of Sandbridge Road, turned 100 this past month, and extended family and friends gathered to celebrate her life a few days beforehand at Tabernacle United… Continue Reading
BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE SIGMA — When there is a tricorn on the hat rack, its a safe bet the gathering will be a lively one. Hundreds of people gathered at Tabernacle United Methodist Church last month for the annual Colonial Dinner.… Continue Reading
BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE SIGMA — There was a time when the annual festival celebrating the American lotus was a much more involved to-do, but members of Tabernacle United Methodist Church still celebrate with a luncheon and sale not far from where… Continue Reading