Community Fourth celebration brings out families and volunteers
Residents packed the park for July 4 events organized by local rescue squads and a Christian group from Furrows. Activities included bounce houses, live science experiments by Explore Science, face painting, balloon art, and magic tricks from a Charlotte artist funded by First Community Bank. Casey Gunnee sang the National Anthem as Zane Fitzwater joined the color guard to honor troops and celebrate the nation’s independence.
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Heritage demonstrations mark Independence Day reenactment
At Pioneer Park volunteers stage colonial and Native American reenactments to honor ancestors and enduring freedoms. A 3 p.m. hill ceremony features volunteer actors in period costume, with scripts varying by year and depending on militia, settlers, or Native actors. Emily Kerr, 14, enjoyed dressing up. veteran Phil Bevins honors his heritage.
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