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Spruce Pine Police Chief Bill Summerlin reaches out to say hello to a resident of one of the county’s assisted living facilities on Friday, Dec. 18. Summerlin, dressed as Santa Claus, went around and spread holiday cheer via the windows, due to the ongoing pandemic. (MNJ photo/Juliana Walker)

Summerlin dons Santa attire, spreads cheer at local assisted living facilities

Juliana Walker

Wednesday, December 23, 2020

In an effort to help spread some holiday cheer, Spruce Pine Police Chief Bill Summerlin, adorned in Santa Claus attire, visited the local assisted living facilities on Friday, Dec. 18.

Brian Center residents cozy up with blankets as they watch a special fireworks show on Thursday, Aug. 20. Spruce Pine Police Chief Bill Summerlin raised funds to provide a show and ice cream for residents of the Brian Center and Mitchell House. (MNJ photo/Juliana Walker)

Local senior citizens enjoy personal fireworks shows

Juliana Walker

Wednesday, August 26, 2020

SPRUCE PINE — Residents of the Brian Center and Mitchell House were treated to fireworks shows on Thursday, Aug. 20 and Friday, Aug. 21, respectively. Spruce Pine Police Chief Bill Summerlin, who organized the event, said he was happy to provide a short period of happiness to the senior residents.