The Vernon County Museum and History Center has announced closures for Christmas and New Year’s, spanning Dec. 23–25 and Dec. 30–Jan. 1. Visitors can return on Tuesday, Jan. 6, at 11 a.m., when the museum reopens with fresh enthusiasm for the year ahead.
After decades of neglect, a small cemetery in Stonington has been restored, reminding the community of its deep-rooted heritage. The Wheeler-Bentley Cemetery, once overlooked by daily traffic, emerges renewed as a testament to preserving local history.
A look back at December 1 reveals how city firemen in 1950 teamed up with Santa to bring cheer to their community. This historical piece, shared by Post Bulletin, also highlights notable moments from 2000, 1975, and 1925.
In the early 20th century, a mysterious figure known only as Mr. B charmed Yates County newspapers with his vivid recollections. His letters, blending humor and sorrow, honored the county’s storied people and moments from decades past.
Tucked away on the back porch of the Floral City Heritage Museum and Country Store is an old cypress wood rowboat, thought to date back to the late 1940s or early 1950s. Believed to be made by a Brooksville shipwright, this humble vessel now stands as a tangible reminder of a bygone era.
A live Charlotte Talks recording event is set to revisit the 1944 polio epidemic in Catawba County, examining how a close-knit community rallied in record time. This swift collaboration became known across North Carolina as the “Miracle of Hickory,” a testament to the power of unity against a public health threat.
In 1950, the Post Bulletin highlighted a special opportunity to meet Aunt Jemima in person, drawing community interest. This coverage, part of a broader historical roundup, also noted news from 2000, 1975, and 1925.
Mr. Norman Bowser, 73, died on Thursday, October 16, 2025, leaving behind a legacy rooted in Rich Square. Born on February 5, 1952, his long life in the community remains an enduring memory for those who knew him.
The West Central Tribune continues its longstanding commitment to keeping local communities informed by publishing public Records. Drawing upon court documents and law enforcement reports, the newspaper provides a comprehensive, unredacted account to serve as an enduring historical record.
The West Central Tribune remains committed to publishing public records as part of its responsibility to keep the community informed. Drawing on information from both the court system and law enforcement agencies, the newspaper ensures every detail is accessible for readers and preserved for history.