Sherrills Ford NewsLocal news for Sherrills Ford, NC continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Erica Batten: See a figure of freedom come alive- February 17, 2008 "That links me truly and sincerely to children. They know that I am not patronizing them." Imagine a somewhat stooped but powerful black woman. She is dressed in Civil War-era clothing and says her name is Harriet Tubman.And then she tells you about her life's work: helping black slaves escape to freedom in the North, along a route known as the Underground Railroad.Too often, the historical figures we read about in school seem less real than the fictional ones on television. It's hard to...http://www.topix.net/city/sherrills-ford-nc/2008/02/erica-batten-see-a-figure-of-freedom-c... Valentine's Anniversary: Love gets couple through 1st year filled with struggle- February 14, 2008 "She knows things about me that I don't even know. She gets in my inner soul. So I just call her my angel." Love gets couple through1st year filled with struggle Hannah MitchellOf course, getting married doesn't solve all problems and soothe all grief.But when a person finds the right one, love can make up for a world of hurt.Carl and Gail Hollis discovered that truth after marrying at the Catawba County courthouse on Valentine's Day last year.One of 23 couples who wedded that day in front of..http://www.topix.net/city/sherrills-ford-nc/2008/02/valentines-anniversary-love-gets-coupl... Relay for Life fundraisers- February 10, 2008 A couple of months ago, my two best friends and I met for a rare girls' day out. They each have two small children, and I was expecting my second in early January. As I busily fed my pregnancy appetite with quiche and an oversized muffin, I told them about the childbirth class that my husband and I were taking.'No pain' scoffed Amber. 'Yeah, right. Talk to me in January.' Lisa just smirked and waited for the punch line.'I know, I know, you think I'm a flake,' I said. That was nothing new. We...http://www.topix.net/city/sherrills-ford-nc/2008/02/relay-for-life-fundraisers?fromrss=1 West Shore Briefs Tiffany R. Leonard- February 5, 2008 Wayne's Monthly Feast is FridayWayne's 2nd Friday Monthly Feasts will be 9:45 a.m. Friday at Captain Pete's Restaurant, NC 150 East in Denver. $6 per person, includes tip.The program include Valerie, the story teller. Music will be provided by Stacey Basinger.To R.S.V.P.: Paul or Celia Deese 704-483-4355 or 704-483-5778.Library to host Black History feteThe Friends of the Sherrills Ford Library will host an event in honor of Black History Month at 7 p.m. Feb. 19 at the library, 8456 Sherrills..http://www.topix.net/city/sherrills-ford-nc/2008/02/west-shore-briefs-tiffany-r-leonard?fr... |