History, Heroes and a Hometown Feeling

That's the slogan for Fayetteville, History, Heroes and a Hometown Feeling. This year is going to go down in history, we had a tornado hit in April, the city won the All America City Title, and now there is a house being built for a wonderful veteran and her organization.

A tornado may have torn apart homes and businesses in April, but one thing it couldn't tear apart was the sense of community here in Cumberland County. In fact, it's pulled the people who live here together more than ever. I have seen this first hand of the volunteers who have put their heart into this home.

On the morning of July 14, Fayetteville was preparing for one of the city's most anticipated events Extreme Home Makeover. This project involves volunteers and donated labor and materials from local companies.  Chip Smith, president and chief executive officer of Blue Ridge Log Cabins of South Carolina is the builder for the project.

A seemingly endless stream of volunteers has poured onto the Langdon Street to show support for The Marshall Family. Friends and loved ones turned out in force to help build her home attend the festival in her honor with all the funds raised benefiting the Jubilee House. I was lucky to be able to volunteer and give back to her family and cause. Even though I wasn't able to help as I wanted to such as paint or hang drywall, I was able to help the volunteers and greet the guests on site. ABC must have heard how I paint or something! People aren't only volunteering their time; companies are donating food and materials to the site as well.

After seeing the outpouring of support in this community, there's no doubt they wouldn't rally together and give their support.