Photo | The Pilot: Southern Pines, NC

Photo detail

John Chappell

September 7, 2010

Roland Gilliam stands behind the James Rogers McConnell marker in front of the Community Center on N.C. 24-27.

Stories this photo appears in:

Carthage Agrees to Memorial Relocation

The Carthage commissioners approved a proposal to move a French marker honoring a famous local World War I hero at their Tuesday meeting.

Carthage Considers Moving Memorial

The Carthage commissioners will consider a proposal to move a French marker honoring a famous local World War I hero at their Sept. 22 meeting.

ebpatrick 2 years, 8 months ago

The Town Council of Carthage would give a historic marker to an individual for personal gain? What kind of Town Fathers would do such a thing?

rohotherooster 2 years, 8 months ago

I take offense to that statement. This has nothing to do with personal gain. The Pik-n-Pig rents from me. I am not in the restaurant business and don't intend to get into it. You need to check out these things before you start on me. This monument will not increase anyone's business, it will enhance the Town of Carthage's image to many people. I know I will never change your mind but my request is totally not self serving and as I said before,I do take offense to your statement. Let's not start a media war please.