“I’ll continue doing ‘em as long as I’m alive and able to keep  doing ‘em.”

— Randall Barger,

on the elaborate Christmas light display at his property on Deal Street in Faith

“It helps me give some joy to my kids.”

— Shannon Mills, mother of three,

on receiving Christmas presents for the children through the Salvation Army

“There are great things that are happening, that can happen.”

— The Rev. Timothy Bates,

on money son Javon Hargrave gave North Rowan and Hanford Dole elementary schools for shopping and bikes

“There’s a lot of love in a karate school.”

— Ricky Smith,

owner-operator, Sidekick Karate,

on support for the food drive that
student Jarrell Imes organized
so children in need will have food
to eat while they are out of school

“The goal … is getting away from having dogs on chains  because there’s so many instances where it’s not done well. Putting a dog on a chain is going to be a thing of the past.”

— Bob Pendergrass, director,
Rowan County Animal Services,

on local law going into effect Jan. 1