Source: KINSTON FREE PRESS, 11/22/20


Like most organizations, the Wheat Swamp Ruritan Club fought to maintain some sense of normalcy during the Year of COVID. After Gov. Cooper issued his “shelter in place” order, the club did not meet for several months. Around September, we started having meetings again, complete with social distancing, masks, and other recommended precautions. Members had a lively discussion concerning whether the club should hold the Merry Christmas Raffle and annual Awards Banquet. In the end, members gave thumbs up to both. Since this Monday comes right before Thanksgiving, I want to share a little about the person our club chose to celebrate as “Citizen of the Year.” We can all be thankful for the dedicated service of our honoree: Tammy Kelly, Director of the Lenoir County Cooperative Extension Center.

For more oft his story, click here.