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First Baptist of Cherryville gets new youth minister/ associate pastor Wilmington native John Roghelia been here since June and loves town; people Mayor H.L. Beam, III, Cherryville Police Chief Brandon Hunsucker, CPD Patrol Officer Jason D. Parton, Officer Parton’s wife, Kim, and his son, James Parton. Mayor Beam and Chief Hunsucker have just presented Officer Parton with a framed copy of his Advanced Law Enforcement Certificate at the Monday night, Sept. 11, city council regular session meeting. Behind them are City Council members Gary Freeman, Jon Abernathy, Jill Parker-Puett, and Malcolm Parker. (photo by MEP/The Eagle/CF Media)
City council regular session honors Little Theatre’s 50 years; recognizes Patrol Officer Parton by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info
The Cherryville City council held their Monday, Sept. 11, 2023 regular session council meeting last Monday night in the W.J. Allran Jr., Council Chamber of the Cherryville Community Building. After the opening prayer by Rev. G. Scott Homesley of St. John’s Lutheran Church and the Pledge of
Allegiance, Mayor Beam asked council members to approve the agenda, which was done. The council then unanimously approved the minutes of the following meetings: the Aug. 7, 2023 regular session meeting and the Aug. 29, 2023 work session. Mayor Beam then proceeded to the “Mayor’s Comments” section, whereupon he spoke to the small audience gathered for the
council session. “I want to start things out by updating everyone on the news of the proposed gym. Recently, City Manager Dalton, Councilman Parker, and myself met with the Larry and Carolyn Summer family, and they agreed to donate the land on Academy Street, across from Dr. Tom White’s old office, for a new gym and dog park. The paperwork for it is See COUNCIL, Page 6
by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info
Cherryville’s First Baptist Church has a new youth minister/associate pastor in the person of 23-year-old John Roghelia. He is easy to spot; just look up! The 6’4” youngster has a passion for the Lord and for helping young folks in their walk with Jesus that is unmatched by his warmth and his brilliant smile. Said John about his calling, “God called me (to Cherryville’s First Baptist Church, or FBC) and I came. I began to attend FBC in February of this year, and as I was attending, I heard of their need for a youth and associate pastor. At first I had no intention of apply-
Whether studying the Word or working on a sermon for the FBC youth, new youth pastor John Roghelia is zoned in on what he’s doing for the Lord. (photo by MEP/The Eagle/CF Media)
ing for the position, but God continued to put it on my heart and here I am.” John and his soon-to-be bride, Arianna Guy, who also works at the church as the church’s new Children’s Minister (more on her in a
future article…) plan to “tie the knot” soon. The two, said John, have been dating for three years. John and his future bride attended Gardner-Webb University, where they met See PASTOR, Page 6
Cherryville Little Theatre celebrating 50 years CHS 2023 Homecoming of art, plays, and fun is Friday, September 22 at Rudisill Stadium “Spirit Week” is the week of Sept. 18; Homecoming Court Parade will be at 4 p.m., Friday, Sept. 22.
by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info
(Editor’s note: This is Part Two of the story of the 50th anniversary of the Cherryville Little Theatre. Part One was in last week’s 9-13-23 Eagle.)
by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info
The 2023 Cherryville High School Homecoming is Friday, Sept. 22. However, things officially kickoff, according to information from school officials, with the events and activities of “Spirit Week, which is the week of Sept. 18. The Homecoming Court Parade, will be held at 4 p.m., Friday, Sept. 22, and go through downtown Cherryville, weather permitting. The Homecoming football game will be played that night at Rudisill Stadium against the Warriors of East Gaston High. That game starts at 7:30 p.m. All the Homecoming activities listed in this article will take
Focus of this second part of the celebration article is about CLT’s lineup for its 51st season…
Cherryville’s beloved Little Theater celebrates a half century of existence and community service this year, and its most dedicated director and spokesman Wade Stroupe, said now is Old newspaper cutting with CLT presentation of “The Wizard See CLT, Page 9 of Oz” production. (photos image provided)
Food, music, and cool stuff on sale at Cherryville’s Main Street Third Thursday Members of the CHS 2023 Homecoming Court stand in front of the new CHS sign. They are, left to right: Laila Davis, Lila Grace Sermersheim, Briley Wright, Malia Emory, and Ceniya Powell. (photo by MEP/The Eagle/CF Media) place at half-time of the Ironmen/Warriors game. Also at that time the 2023 Homecoming Queen will be
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crowned. The five young ladies who have been selected as See CHS, Page 10
Sept. 21 event will see food vendors, music, and shopping in downtown area Cherryville’s Main Street will again come alive Thursday, Sept. 21, with food, music, and special shopping deals. That evening, noted Mr.
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David Day, the city’s coordinator for these events, from 6-8 p.m., in the Mini Park, the featured food truck will be the popular Crossroads Culinary and music will be provided by Seth Fox. Main Street merchants will again be open and offering special deals. A beer
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