Looking Back

10 YEARS AGO
President George W. Bush continued a holiday tradition with the National Thanksgiving Turkey presentation. The turkey that was pardoned was ‘Stars,’ a Pilgrim’s Pride turkey.
The Pittsburg Middle School Student Council collected 1,300 cans of food to aid needy families.
Jacob Ross made the All-District football first team. Second team selections included Otis Doddy, Bernard McGill, Ryan Jewell and Weston Griffis.
20 YEARS AGO
Some Camp County residents are without electricity for over 24 hours after an ice storm hits.
Mavis Henderson and Opal Acker win thanksgiving baskets given away by the hospital’s Pink ladies.
Kenisha Evans and Terrica Moton score all but 4 of the Lady Pirates’ points in an 80-26 loss to Winnsboro.
30 YEARS AGO
Tornado roars across Camp County damaging homes and uprooting trees. Heaviest damage occurs along a line from New Mine Church on the Ferndale Road to the south edge of Pittsburg.
Soccer teams finish season with skating party at Rainbow Roller Rink.
Lonnie A. ‘Bo’ Pilgrim invents deboning technique for the whole chicken without any cuts in front or back of the chicken.
Balloon launched from Pittsburg Intermediate School found on the beach of Emerald Isle, N.C.
40 YEARS AGO
Dr. Counce Hancock begins pediatrics practice here.
First State Bank installs new time and temperature service for Pittsburg citizens.
Judy Jackson wins second place in tennis tournament.
 

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