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Foundation scholarship recipients
We celebrated this year’s 25 inspirational scholarship winners including Benjamin Roach, our Student Scholarship Recipient of the Year, who is a University of South Carolina sophomore and hopes to one day serve as a town or county manager.
Foundation grant recipients
The Civic Foundation celebrated 2025’s nonprofit grant recipients and introduced the Grant Recipient of the Year, Y Me Mobility Assistance. This organization was selected for its impactful work across North Carolina communities. Y Me provides mobility equipment — specifically lower floor vehicle modifications — for children, veterans, and families in need.
Excellence in Law Enforcement
We celebrated this year’s 25 inspirational scholarship winners including Benjamin Roach, our Student Scholarship Recipient of the Year, who is a University of South Carolina sophomore and hopes to one day serve as a town or county manager.
Advisory Council Member of the Year
Advisory Council member Anthony Martin was named Advisory Council Member of the Year. Anthony lives in Marble, North Carolina and has worked closely with Civic over the past year, supporting the team at the Murphy branch. As an Advisory Council member for the past several years, Anthony is an active Civic supporter and champion.
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