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Sheila Ford, a Clarkton High Graduate, was making news as the starting center for the women’s basketball team at UNC-Asheville. Sheila was averaging 21.8 points per game, 19.8 rebounds and shooting 62% from the free throw line.
Gospel, an original Christmas play, was being presented at Center Roads Baptist Church.
Tar Heel High School and Clarkton High School bands were presenting a Christmas concert.
Cherell Maultsby was elected President of the East Bladen FHA chapter.