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Jr. Fair swine show results

The following are the results from Thursday’s Clinton County Jr. Fair swine show:

Local public meetings

The following are upcoming public meetings in Clinton County:

Lumberton General Store to celebrate 1-year anniversary

The Lumberton General Store invites the community to join in celebrating its one-year anniversary of the family-owned restaurant and general store on Saturday, July 20. The event will be held at the Lumberton General Store, 8295 North U.S. Hwy 68, Wilmington, and everyone is welcome to attend, according to the Wilmington-Clinton County Chamber of Commerce.

Faris discusses several inspiring books at Six and Twenty Club meeting

It was a warm, sunny day when members of the Six and Twenty Club arrived at the home of leader and hostess, Ruth Ann Faris. President Cindy Crosthwaite and Faris greeted members and following the traditional roll call, reading of the minutes by assistant secretary, Tanya Day, and the historical minutes given by Karen Buckley, Faris was introduced to present her program.

Winners named in Jr. Fair open youth rabbit show

The top show winners from the Clinton County Jr. Fair open youth rabbit show: (from left to right) Best 4 Class and Best in Show winner Preston Martin and Beat 6 Class winner Jace Doyle pictured with their winning rabbits.

Dixons named best all-around showmen at roping horse show

The Allaround Showman winners from the Clinton County Jr. Fair roping horse show (left to right): Allaround Jr. Showman Parker Dixon, show judge Clint McCoy, and Allaround Sr. Showman Preston Dixon.

McDermott wins Jr. Fair fancy poultry best in show

Oliver McDermott was named best in show at the Clinton County Jr. Fair fancy poultry show.

Barton wins Sweepstakes Showmanship contest

The overall winner of Friday’s Clinton County Jr. Fair Showmanship Sweepstakes Contest was Taylor Barton. The Sweepstakes Showmanship contest involves the current year’s senior division showmanship winners in beef, dairy, goats, horses, sheep, and swine.

Janet Fowler High Point Award winners named

The Clinton County Jr. Fair’s Janet Fowler High Point Award winners from the horse show were: (left) Ally Montague, the junior winner; and (right) Hailey Block, the senior winner. Both are members of the A&A Ranchers 4-H club.

Today in History: July 14, the storming of the Bastille

Today is Sunday, July 14, the 196th day of 2024. There are 170 days left in the year.