Flagpole to honor the late coach Mike Newsome coming to life.

Today's "Team Mike" Hotdog bag lunch was a huge success in making the flagpole come a step closer to honoring coach Newsome. The community came together in working and buying bags. Cars and trucks lined the Pro-build parking lot. Agencies from all over Halifax county were stopping by. Thanks to a few family members & friends from Virginia, the Roanoke Rapids Fire Department and Station 6 EMS were treated to bag lunches for their service to our community.

This was the second event to raise money and now there is enough for a deposit to order from Mike Butts of Littleton at 1800flagpole.com and have ready to installed by Al Cooke of Cooke construction of Littleton sometime soon.

On behalf of "Team Mike" I Randy Wrenn would like to thanks everyone working and purchasing and donating today for this cause to honor a friend and coach.

Thanks to the staff cooking from the Halifax County Law Enforcement Association: Scott Hall, Jay Burch, Sheriff Wes Tripp, Former Sheriff Jeff Frazier.

Prep Staff: Cathy Pruitt, Ken Pruitt, Leslie Acree, Joyce Jones, Ellen Mullen, Marcia Hudson, Cindi Graeter, Tammy Colston, Sharon Oliver, Carrie Hall, Lisa Price & Katelynn Price. 

Ticket sales: Christian Love, Nissan of Roanoke Rapids, WPTM 102.3, Discount Tire of Roanoke Rapids, Susan McDonald (Chaloner Middle), Jan Tugwell (RRHS), Heather Dickens (Belmont), Jen Ott (Manning) & Ms. Williams (KIPP High).

Sponsors and donaters: Discount Tire of Roanoke Rapids, W.C Jones & McPherson Beverages (Pepsi), Clary's Speedway, Wendy's. Food Lion, B&J Cash & Carry, Flowers Bakery, George Collins of Little Debbie,Davis Body Shop, Quality Printing & Lynches signs & Graphics.

Next "Team Mike" fundraiser is scheduled for May 2 at Northampton Wellness Center an Adult Men's Tournament & Women's Tournament.

Thank you all for your support, Randy Wrenn