Stories from Tuesday, May 11, 2010

A beautiful Saturday welcomed residents and visitors alike to the 2010 Rector Downtown Central Mayfest. This year's event was the first step in a plan to revitalize Mayfest, with the hope of bringing renewed interest not only to the annual celebration, but also to the ongoing efforts to strengthen and improve downtown Rector. Of course the main goal of Mayfest is to provide an environment of fun for the entire family...

Thirty-eight members of the Rector High School Class of 2010 will share one of life's greatest transitions when they receive diplomas Friday night, May 14, in commencement ceremonies at the RHS gymnasium. Sharing honors as valedictorians, all with a perfect 4.0 grade point average, are Stephanie DeMent, Clinton Haley and Cole Thomas. Also named as honor graduates are Chelsea Benson, Rebecca Dodd, Brittany Sharp and Abie Petty...