McAdenville Christmas Lighting Ceremony Lights Up Town
Lights continued from Page 1A as McAdenville honors the season with a switch lighting led by Mayor Farrell Buchanan and the Gault family. Attendees enjoyed kettle corn and hot cocoa while Santa posed for photos and residents praised unity amid hard economic times. Cindy Austin of Belmont praised the display and the town’s spirit, noting six grandchildren and the town’s festive heart. Friends from Columbia, South Carolina will visit on December 9 to stroll the decorated streets and enjoy the illuminated splendor.
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Christmas Town USA Hosts Classic Carollers and Lights Show
The Classic Blend Quartet, featuring Doris Smith, Tom and Janet Kelchner and Samantha Kelchner, dressed as traditional carolers and singing songs including Joy to the World and We Wish You a Merry Christmas. Pharr Yarns crew led by Tim Gibson began lighting display setup in September and the lights run each evening through December 26. A Travel Channel crew filmed the Lighting Ceremony for a Christmas Showdown to air next year as McAdenville competes with an Indiana town for online votes to be named Best Christmas Town in America.
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McAdenville Lighting Ceremony Brings Memories to Belmont Resident
Scott Lee of Belmont spoke at the Lighting Ceremony recalling childhood in a home where Legacy Park stands now and how the town’s bells and lights shaped his life. Jackie Jones, living near McAdenville, cherishes the 42 year tradition of attending with grandchildren and walking the lights on Christmas Day. Reporter Wade Allen can be reached at 704-869-1828.
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