Martin Luther King Jr.

  • Annual MLK Jr. March: well attended despite rain and cold

    Annual MLK Jr. March: well attended despite rain and cold

    WADESBORO — Wadesboro’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial March in honor of the slain civil rights leader began Saturday at the Department of Social Services. Despite the early morning rain many turned out for the march which concluded at the Lockhart Taylor Center.


  • Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr activities dates are set

    Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr activities dates are set

    ANSON — Members of the Anson County Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Planning Committee are preparing activities to celebrate the birthday of the late, slain civil rights leader, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The theme for this year is “A Celebration of the Dream: Now Becoming a Reality.” This topic…


  • Holla Community Center honors MLK with annual jazz celebration

    Holla Community Center honors MLK with annual jazz celebration

    MORVEN — Every year on the third Monday of January, the nation pauses to remember a man who envisioned everything America could and should be, his name forever synonymous with the rights he struggled for — Martin Luther King Jr.


  • Residents listen to famous MLK speeches, celebrate his life

    Residents listen to famous MLK speeches, celebrate his life

    WADESBORO — Several rows of cars parked at South Piedmont Community College Lockhart-Taylor Center to join together and celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Jan. 18.


  • Honor MLK with drive-thru event

    WADESBORO — Despite the pandemic’s restrictions, residents are still determined to honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day during a special drive-in atmosphere.


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