U.S. Air Force
Air Force Staff Sgt. Thomas V. Parker has been named the 2009 Air Traffic Controller of the Year at Osan Air Base in South Korea.
Parker, an air traffic control watch supervisor with nine years of military service, is assigned to the 51st Fighter Wing. He is the son of Thomas and Severina Parker of Trinity and a 1998 graduate of Trinity High School.
Five local residents have graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas.
The five completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.
Air Force Airman Kendrick B. Alltop is the son of Janice Scott of Franklinville and a 2009 graduate of Eastern Randolph High School in Ramseur.
Air Force Airman Jae M. Solina earned distinction as an honor graduate. He is the son of Maria Alma Mulles of Randleman and a 2007 graduate of Randleman High School.
Air Force Airman Jordan K. Mundy is the son of Tim and Terri Mundy of Liberty and a 2008 graduate of Eastern Randolph High School in Ramseur.
Air Force Airman 1st Class Caleb N. McMasters is a 2009 graduate of Eastern Randolph High School in Ramseur. He is the son of Mitchell and Sherry McMasters of Ramseur and Freda and Joseph Malone of Asheboro.
Air Force Airman Ryan W. Lester is a 2006 graduate of Eastern Randolph High School in Ramseur. He is the son of Shirley Lester and George Lester, both of Ramseur.
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Military News - February 3, 2010
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Zoo’s African Pavilion closing for renovations
One of the N.C. Zoo’s African exhibits, the indoor African Pavilion, will close for five days for repairs and improvements beginning Feb. 6.
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Basic sewing class begins Feb. 21 at RCC Archdale Center
Have you ever wondered if you would like to sew? Randolph Community College is offering a Basic Sewing class at its Archdale Center, taught by local seamstress Johnnie Springett.
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RCC Archdale Center launching book club Feb. 21
This spring, Randolph Community College’s Archdale Center will be the site of a different kind of course that will appeal to those who appreciate the Southern tradition of storytelling.
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Musicians earn positions in district honor bands
Seven Asheboro City Schools students have earned, through competitive audition, positions in the 2012 Central District Bandmasters Association All-District Honor Bands.
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It's a girl! Chimp born Monday at N.C. Zoo
A baby chimpanzee was born Monday at the N.C. Zoo, marking the 12th chimp birth at the park since its opening in 1974 and the second since August 2010.
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Volunteers needed at the N.C. Zoo
For those looking for something more than New Year’s resolutions of diet and exercise this year, consider reshaping your life by becoming a volunteer at the North Carolina Zoo.
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Archdale library offering eReader help
Did you receive a new eReader (Kindle, Nook or similar device) as a gift? Or perhaps you were lucky enough to receive an iPad or other brand of tablet computer. Would you like to learn how use your device to download free eBooks from your library?
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Cedar Falls history group to present library program
Members of the Cedar Falls Historical Society will discuss the history of their community and their efforts to preserve it at 7 p.m. Jan. 12 at the Asheboro Public Library.
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Diane Frost in running for national award
Dr. Diane Frost, superintendent of Asheboro City Schools, is one of four finalists in the 2012 National Superintendent of the Year program sponsored by the American Association of School Administrators, ARAMARK Education and ING.
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Coble expected to be released Tuesday
If all goes as doctors expect, U.S. Rep. Howard Coble (R-NC) will have to stay only one more night at a Greensboro hospital.
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