Burgaw seeking nominations for Hometown Hero Banner program

Burgaw seeking nominations for Hometown Hero Banner program

BURGAW, NC (WWAY) — The Town of Burgaw is launching the Hometown Hero Banner Program to recognize local military personnel, past and present, for their service to the nation. The program is open to active duty, reserve, National Guard, honorably discharged, and fallen service members from Burgaw or Pender County who served in the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Navy, or Space Force. Banners featuring honorees will be displayed within…

Swampscott honors fallen hometown hero Marine

SWAMPSCOTT — Community members gathered at Swampscott Cemetery on Sunday afternoon to honor the memory of Capt. Jennifer Harris, a marine who died in combat back in 2007. The Honorable Few Capt. Jennifer Harris Detachment #1302 hosted the event with the aim of memorializing Harris’ impact and legacy, who was killed in Iraq. According to […]