American Legion AuxiliaryUnit 39 recently presented a $1,000 check to Barbara Whitehead, branch director of Give2TheTroops, to help the organization mail Christmas packages to the troops in Iraq and Afghanistan.
The Relay For Life of Pitt County was recently recognized with the American Cancer Society's All American Award, which honors the Relay For Life events that show growth, retention, relay branding, diversity and leadership.
Sandy Barnes of the Ayden Rotary Club recently presented $900 to Paula Loftin for the Ayden Elementary School Memorial Garden project.
David Monroe, left, was named Kiwanian of the Year for 2008-09 in University City Kiwanis. Presenting the award is club President Kevin Keyzer.
Erica Hughes Hickman , right, a volunteer with Friends of the Pitt County Animal Shelter, recently won the Support Person of the Year award at the North Carolina Animal and Rabies Control Association (NCARCA) conference in Concord.