Mark Rogers

North Carolina

Widower, Managing Editor of Greenville Newspapers , co-founder of Backroads and Burgers, cat lover, dog owner, and travel/food fanatic.

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Articles

'Small Farms, Big Impacts': It's Lee County Ag Week

6 days ago | yahoo.com | Mark Rogers

More small farms are emerging in Lee County and beyond, and over the next week, they’ll be celebrated locally. Lee County Ag Week kicked off Thursday with a breakfast at the McSwain Center that featured discussions of agriculture in Lee County. County Extension Director Bill Stone said this year’s theme, “Small Farms, Big Impacts,” recognizes the emergence of more small farms across the county.
'Small Farms, Big Impacts': It's Lee County Ag Week

6 days ago | sanfordherald.com | Mark Rogers

More small farms are emerging in Lee County and beyond, and over the next week, they’ll be celebrated locally. Lee County Ag Week kicked off Thursday with a breakfast at the McSwain Center that featured discussions of agriculture in Lee County. Thank you for reading! Please log in, or sign up for a new account and purchase a subscription to continue reading. We have used your information to see if you have a subscription with us, but did not find one.
SFD battles house, hotel fires

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Mark Rogers

The Sanford Fire Department had a busy start to the week, responding to a fire at a local hotel on Monday and a house fire Tuesday. On Monday morning, SFD responded to a report of a fire at the Hampton Inn at 1904 S. Horner Blvd. Fire Chief Matt Arnold said the fire was contained to a fan in the laundry room, but the building was evacuated as a precaution. There were no injuries.
SFD battles house, hotel fires

2 weeks ago | sanfordherald.com | Mark Rogers

The Sanford Fire Department had a busy start to the week, responding to a fire at a local hotel on Monday and a house fire Tuesday. On Monday morning, SFD responded to a report of a fire at the Hampton Inn at 1904 S. Horner Blvd. Fire Chief Matt Arnold said the fire was contained to a fan in the laundry room, but the building was evacuated as a precaution. There were no injuries. Thank you for reading! Please log in, or sign up for a new account and purchase a subscription to continue reading.
Sanford Rotary prepares to celebrate 100 years

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Mark Rogers

It’s been a big year for marking special anniversaries in Sanford. First, the City of Sanford celebrated its sesquicentennial. Then, the Temple Theatre turned 100. Now, the Sanford Rotary Club is preparing to observe its 100th anniversary. According to Sanford Rotary’s immediate past President Grant Welch, the gala is set for Saturday, April 12. “We actually turn 100 on May 14,” he said. “The club was founded on May 14, 1925.
Sanford Rotary prepares to celebrate 100 years

2 weeks ago | sanfordherald.com | Mark Rogers

It’s been a big year for marking special anniversaries in Sanford. First, the City of Sanford celebrated its sesquicentennial. Then, the Temple Theatre turned 100. Now, the Sanford Rotary Club is preparing to observe its 100th anniversary. According to Sanford Rotary’s immediate past President Grant Welch, the gala is set for Saturday, April 12. “We actually turn 100 on May 14,” he said. “The club was founded on May 14, 1925.
After 8 decades, Pearl Harbor sailor laid to rest

2 weeks ago | sanfordherald.com | Mark Rogers

SPRING LAKE — After more than eight decades, a Vass man killed during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941 has come home. Mess Attendant 3rd Class Neil Frye was aboard the U.S.S. West Virginia on that fateful day, when seven Japanese torpedoes and two bombs stuck the ship, sinking it and killing 106 crewmen.
Hip hop artist: ‘When you put your feet in the right direction, everything happens’

3 weeks ago | sanfordherald.com | Mark Rogers

The sky’s the limit for local hip hop recording artist Legacy NoLimit. Though he might be better known around Sanford as Michael Prince, he’s now known across the world as Legacy NoLimit, and his latest album has been streamed more than 2.83 million times. But Legacy has more good news, he’s about to drop another album on his fans. “My new single drops April 5, and my album will drop May 2,” he said. “It was supposed to drop March 1, but I was trying to get the cover and artwork ready.
Women's History Month celebrated in Broadway

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Mark Rogers

BROADWAY — The halls of Broadway Elementary were crowded Friday morning with the sites and sounds of a parade. Women from all walks of life paraded with students as part of the school’s Women’s History Month observances. As they made their way through the halls, 27 women received applause from the student body. As the parade ended, each woman went into a classroom, where students had the chance to ask about their profession and experiences. The event concluded with a breakfast for the visitors.
Women's History Month celebrated in Broadway

3 weeks ago | sanfordherald.com | Mark Rogers

BROADWAY — The halls of Broadway Elementary were crowded Friday morning with the sites and sounds of a parade. Women from all walks of life paraded with students as part of the school’s Women’s History Month observances. As they made their way through the halls, 27 women received applause from the student body. As the parade ended, each woman went into a classroom, where students had the chance to ask about their profession and experiences. The event concluded with a breakfast for the visitors.