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Hometown Hero for April 17th, 2025: Frank Hernandez! 

Nominated by Sam Finch, who writes:  

Frank runs a program in eastern NC called Sleep in Heavenly Peace and the motto is no child sleeps on the floor;  he has taken many weekends and gathered volunteers to help with this program;  not only do they build the beds but they also deliver the beds to the children in need;  he also gathers donations and helps with covering these beds with the sheets, comforters and pillows to go along with all the ones he is building and delivering  to the needy children;  its such a great program…I work with Frank and he is a great guy and a very caring person and we’re all really proud of his service to this charity event he takes time  to get this done for all the needy children in eastern NC!

Hometown Hero for April 11th, 2025: Melanie Sartore-Baldwin! 

Nominated by Florence Parkhill, who writes:  

I would like to nominate a very dear and special person!  She is a professor at ECU, HOWEVER, she is known more for her loving and caring heart through the Pitt County Animal Shelter and “Friends” group.  She leads and trains the “Mutt Strutters” volunteer group, who walk the dogs at the shelter twice every day and give attention and love to them.

She advertises the dogs and cats on FB hoping for them to find their forever homes.  She cares and loves so much!  She has such a deep love and caring for all the Shelter animals.  She is so loved by all that know her!  She has suffered tragic loss herself but she does so much for animals and others through it all!!!  She’s the BEST!!! 

 

I just can’t think of anyone that’s not more appropriate for the “Home Hero” nomination!”

Hometown Hero for April 4th, 2025:  Joseph Fuller!

Nominated by his niece Julie, who writes:

“Joseph would give you the shirt off his back. He is a Shriner. He helps drive children to Shriners hospitals all over. He made sure I had a wonderful ramp built on my house. Not only is he one of my heroes and a community hero, he is my uncle. He does all this despite his own health issues.” 

Hometown Hero for March 21st, 2025:  Polly Mack

Nominated by Jane, who writes:

“Polly runs the Ayden Senior Center and goes beyond what her responsibilities are, she keeps us busy and on our toes.  We do bingo once a week and she takes the card and makes different patterns to keep our minds sharp. Also when one of us is sick and can’t come to the center she makes food and has others do the same to help us out. If we don’t come for a few days she is calling us to find out what is wrong. She also does monthly birthday parties for us. If we need help she is there!!!  This is why I think she deserves this. She is more than just the lady that runs the center, she is our family and makes us all feel like family to her!!” 

Hometown Hero for March 13th, 2025:  Mrs. Brittany Engle-Hale!

Nominated by Ishmael, who writes:

“My English Teacher!  She works at Southside High School in Chocowinity and sparked my love for English – and thanks to her, I am now on my way to pursuing a Bachelor’s in English. She’s always so kind and positive, and is one of the kindest souls I’ve had the pleasure of meeting.”

Hometown Hero for March 7th, 2025:  Reagan Edge!

Reagan, nominated by her Aunt Ashley, is a 17 year old girl who loves to help her community!  She won Majestic Miss National Black Bear Festival Queen this past May and she visits nursing homes through the pageant. She is also raising money that will go toward food boxes and other things in her community.  She encourages other young people to get involved in their communities and help others.