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Newsmaker of the Year: Bob Grimesey
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- Moore County School Board Superintendent Bob Grimesey was fired by the school board in a controversial vote, causing members of the community to rally for a recall election of the board members and ultimately move the board to reinstate Bob Grimesey only 4 days after his termination, and his story was selected as the Newsmaker of the Year for the Moore county community. In the aftermath of the controversy, Grimesey cares deeply for the students in his school system and makes a point to visit schools on a regular basis.
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- Moore County School Superintendent Bob Grimesey walks the first grade hall at Vass-Lakeview Elementary School as on Tuesday, November 24, 2015 in Vass, North Carolina.
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- Moore County School Superintendent Bob Grimesey takes a bite from his Thanksgiving style school lunch as he sits with members of the first grade class at Vass-Lakeview Elementary School on Tuesday, November 24, 2015 in Vass, North Carolina.
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- Moore County School Superintendent Bob Grimesey looks to his teammates as he works on a math problem while spending time with students of the fifth-grade-class at Vass-Lakeview Elementary School on Tuesday, November 24, 2015 l in Vass, North Carolina.
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- Moore County School Superintendent Bob Grimesey pauses to look over the math problem while working with his teammates while spending time with students of the fifth-grade-class at Vass-Lakeview Elementary School on Tuesday, November 24, 2015 l in Vass, North Carolina.
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- Moore County School Superintendent Bob Grimesey sits with his teammates as he works on a math problem while spending time with students of the fifth-grade-class at Vass-Lakeview Elementary School on Tuesday, November 24, 2015 l in Vass, North Carolina.
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- Moore County School Superintendent Bob Grimesey speaks with students while standing in the lunch line of the cafeteria as he spends time with students on Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at Vass-Lakeview Elementary School in Vass, North Carolina.
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- Moore County School Superintendent Bob Grimesey walks to a lunch table in the cafeteria as he spends time with students on Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at Vass-Lakeview Elementary School in Vass, North Carolina.
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- Moore County School Superintendent Bob Grimesey spends time with students, eating another school-lunch with students, in the cafeteria on Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at Vass-Lakeview Elementary School in Vass, North Carolina.
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- Moore County School Superintendent Bob Grimesey dances with members of a kindergarten music class to the “What does the Fox Say” song as he spends time with students on Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at Vass-Lakeview Elementary School in Vass, North Carolina.
Audience
Ten-year-old Godwin Linder watches the stage during a candlelight vigil for the homeless, in support of National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day, on Monday, December 21, 2015 hosted by St. Joseph of the Pines, at Downtown Park in Southern Pines, North Carolina.
Somber anticipation
Seventeen-year-old Pinecrest Junior Kylie Kreitlow holds a poster as she stands with other people in support of Chris Metzger, the head football coach of Pinecrest High School’s football team, during a peaceful demonstration outside of the Moore County Education Building off 15-501 on Friday, December 18, 2015 in Carthage, North Carolina.
Construction
Pipe maker Kate Harrington polishes a pipe as she helps complete the build of a new mechanical-action organ at Emmanuel Episcopal Church on Tuesday, December 15, 2015 in Southern Pines, North Carolina.
Portraits in his War Room
Eugene C. Deibler, 91-years-old, of Pinehurst, sits for a portrait in his “war room” den on Wednesday, November 18, 2015 in Pinehurst, North Carolina. Deibler received the Legion of Honor Medal for his efforts in the liberation of France from German occupation in World War II as a paratrooper with the 101st Airborne. The National Order of the Legion of Honor is the highest award given by France, which also grants its recipient the honorable distinction of knighthood.
Re-elected
Incumbent Pinehurst Mayor Nancy Roy Fiorillo celebrates her win in the mayoral election for Pinehurst at the Theatre in downtown Pinehurst after spending the election day campaigning across the area, on Tuesday, November 3, 2015 in Southern Pines, North Carolina.
Press Conferences
Principal Bob Christina speaks from behind a lectern, with Associate Superintendent of Secondary Education Eric Porter fielding questions from the media, about the violations ruled by the North Carolina High School Athletic Association concerning Pinecrest’s football season in the cafeteria, during a press conference, at Pinecrest High School on Monday, November 9, 2015 in Southern Pines, North Carolina.
High Falls Halloween Parade
Students participate in an annual Halloween Parade at High Falls Elementary School on Friday, October 30, 2015 in Robbins, North Carolina.
Zoey Upchurch walks through a band of light streaming through the gymnasium windows while dressed as a Zombie Prom Queen during the Halloween Costume parade in the gymnasium of High Falls Elementary School on Friday, October 30, 2015 in Robbins, North Carolina.
Bands of light stream across the students as they walk during the Halloween Costume parade in the gymnasium of High Falls Elementary School on Friday, October 30, 2015 in Robbins, North Carolina.
Bands of light stream across the students as they walk during the Halloween Costume parade in the gymnasium of High Falls Elementary School on Friday, October 30, 2015 in Robbins, North Carolina.
Bands of light stream across the students as they walk during the Halloween Costume parade in the gymnasium of High Falls Elementary School on Friday, October 30, 2015 in Robbins, North Carolina.
Kaydence Wright (left), Tommie Hussey (center, left), and Kamryn Brown (far right) are dressed up as Paper-Rock-Scissors during the Halloween Costume parade in the gymnasium of High Falls Elementary School on Friday, October 30, 2015 in Robbins, North Carolina.
Jeremiah Britt (center) won first place for his Headless Scientist costume during the Halloween Costume parade in the gymnasium of High Falls Elementary School on Friday, October 30, 2015 in Robbins, North Carolina.
Students walk as various characters during the Halloween Costume parade in the gymnasium of High Falls Elementary School on Friday, October 30, 2015 in Robbins, North Carolina.
Kaitlyn Garner, wearing a pink sweater and carrying a pink umbrella with pink streamers, walks as a jellyfish during the Halloween Costume parade in the gymnasium of High Falls Elementary School on Friday, October 30, 2015 in Robbins, North Carolina.
Students walk as various characters during the Halloween Costume parade in the gymnasium of High Falls Elementary School on Friday, October 30, 2015 in Robbins, North Carolina.
Eli Meyers, dressed as a military member, jumps and laughs as he walks during the Halloween Costume parade in the gymnasium of High Falls Elementary School on Friday, October 30, 2015 in Robbins, North Carolina.
Chase Dunn (right) sits in the stands dressed up as a rapper with an inflatable boom-box as he and other students wait for the beginning of the Halloween Costume parade in the gymnasium of High Falls Elementary School on Friday, October 30, 2015 in Robbins, North Carolina.
Andy Murphy sits in the stands as a hammerhead shark as he waits for the parade to begin in the gymnasium of High Falls Elementary School on Friday, October 30, 2015 in Robbins, North Carolina.
Evening showers kept most patrons from the Moore County Fair on Thursday, October 1, 2015 in Carthage, North Carolina.
As the rain intensifies, umbrellas are seen across the grounds at the Moore County Fair on Thursday, October 1, 2015 in Carthage, North Carolina.
Two patrons ride the giant swing in the rain at the Moore County Fair on Thursday, October 1, 2015 in Carthage, North Carolina.
Patrons walk through the drizzly grounds at the Moore County Fair on Thursday, October 1, 2015 in Carthage, North Carolina.
Three-year-old Jada Phillips (left) and 5-year-old Zeke Phillips (right) ride in a fire-engine on a carousel at the Moore County Fair on Thursday, October 1, 2015 in Carthage, North Carolina.
Three-year-old Shawn Ryder waits for his group as he picks the next ride at the Moore County Fair on Thursday, October 1, 2015 in Carthage, North Carolina.
Game operator Jill sits at the Tag Balloon (left) and Quark Gun (right) booths as she waits for players at the Moore County Fair on Thursday, October 1, 2015 in Carthage, North Carolina.
Patrons walk through the grounds at the Moore County Fair on Thursday, October 1, 2015 in Carthage, North Carolina.
Many rides required at least three tickets per patron to ride at the Moore County Fair on Thursday, October 1, 2015 in Carthage, North Carolina.
Children are seen climbing and playing in a jungle gym type of ride at the Moore County Fair on Thursday, October 1, 2015 in Carthage, North Carolina.
Bumper Car Operator George Wills waits for the gates to open at the Moore County Fair on Thursday, October 1, 2015 in Carthage, North Carolina.
The typical morning flow is seen in a pre- kindergarten school classroom at the newly opened HOPE Academy on Wednesday, September 16, 2015 in Robbins, North Carolina.
Julian Vargas plays with legos at HOPE Academy, a recently opened pre-school, on Wednesday, September 16, 2015 in Robbins, North Carolina.
West Williams and Kialee Lopez play dress up at HOPE Academy, a recently opened pre-school, on Wednesday, September 16, 2015 in Robbins, North Carolina.
Julian Vargas takes off a sweater as Jaidy Avila Parra (center) and Hailey Prieto (left) play with puzzles at HOPE Academy, a recently opened pre-school, on Wednesday, September 16, 2015 in Robbins, North Carolina.
Kialee Lopez and Liam Lambert flip through books in a little reading nook at HOPE Academy, a recently opened pre-school, on Wednesday, September 16, 2015 in Robbins, North Carolina.
Teacher Julie Pitts speaks to her students as they sit in a circle at HOPE Academy, a recently opened pre-school, on Wednesday, September 16, 2015 in Robbins, North Carolina.
Jaidy Avila Parra peeks at her class during circle time in the toy kitchen area at HOPE Academy, a recently opened pre-school, on Wednesday, September 16, 2015 in Robbins, North Carolina.
Roberto Villa Hernandez puts his name tag on the attendance board at HOPE Academy, a recently opened pre-school, on Wednesday, September 16, 2015 in Robbins, North Carolina.
Moments with an Olympian
Olympian Jackie Joyner-Kersee shakes speaks with kids during a meet and greet in the Teen Center at the Boys and Girls Club on Thursday, September 24, 2015 in Southern Pines, North Carolina.
As we remember
A member of the honor guard folds his hands behind his back during a 9/11 memorial service at the Southern Pines Fire Department on Friday, September 11, 2015 in Southern Pines. Community Public safety members and an audience gathered in remembrance of the 14-year-anniversary of the tragedy which took place on September 11, 2001 in New York City.
Wait a minute
Marlene Thomas laughs after she receives a canvas picture of her husband Floyd Thomas (right) during his retirement ceremony as Deputy Chief of the Pinehurst Police Department at Village Hall on Thursday, June 26, 2015 in Pinehurst, North Carolina.
Grimesey Returns
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- Moore County School Board Superintendent was fired by the school board in a controversial vote, causing members of the community to rally for a recall election of the board members and ultimately move the board to reinstate Bob Grimesey only 4 days after his termination on Monday, June 8, in Moore County, North Carolina.
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- Remaining board members make a motion to reinstate Bob Grimesy as the school superintendent, with Laura Lang not voting, during the Monday night session of the Moore County School Board meeting at Union Pines High School on Monday, June 8, 2015 in Carthage, North Carolina. Board member Becky Carlson (second from left) left shortly after the vote, resigning her position.
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- School board member Becky Carlson points at Laura Lang before the meeting begins during the Monday night session of the Moore County School Board meeting at Union Pines High School on Monday, June 8, 2015 in Carthage, North Carolina.
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- School board member Laura Lang stays in her seat during the Monday night session of the Moore County School Board meeting at Union Pines High School on Monday, June 8, 2015 in Carthage, North Carolina. Becky Carlson left shortly after the vote reinstating Bob Grimesey as the Moore County School Superintendent, resigning her position from the board.
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- Board Chairman Bruce Cunningham introduces Angela Bowles as she prepares to read a statement from her husband, State Representative Jamie Bowles, during the Monday night session of the Moore County School Board meeting at Union Pines High School on Monday, June 8, 2015 in Carthage, North Carolina.
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- Newly reinstated school superintendent Bob Grimesey laughs with reporters during a short press conference before formally accepting his position in front of an audience gathered in the auditorium during the Monday night session of the Moore County School Board meeting at Union Pines High School on Monday, June 8, 2015 in Carthage, North Carolina.
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- Reinstated school superintendent Bob Grimesey enters an auditorium to the roar of a crowd gathered during the Monday night session of the Moore County School Board meeting at Union Pines High School on Monday, June 8, 2015 in Carthage, North Carolina.
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- School superintendent Dr. Bob Grimesey returns to business at hand over the meeting agenda and applauds the total amount of scholarships awarded to students in Moore County during the Monday night session of the Moore County School Board meeting at Union Pines High School on Monday, June 8, 2015 in Carthage, North Carolina.
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- School superintendent Bob Grimesey speaks the audience as he accepts his position as the reinstated school superintendent during the Monday night session of the Moore County School Board meeting at Union Pines High School on Monday, June 8, 2015 in Carthage, North Carolina.
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- From left to right, Rayona Cash, Donna Long and Cathy Brady sit in the audience in support of Bob Grimesey during the Monday night session of the Moore County School Board meeting at Union Pines High School on Monday, June 8, 2015 in Carthage, North Carolina.
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- O’Linda Watkins (center) gives a thumbs up as she cheers with Emily Davis (left) in support of Bob Grimesey during the Monday night session of the Moore County School Board meeting at Union Pines High School on Monday, June 8, 2015 in Carthage, North Carolina.
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Fish Fry
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- A fish fry took place at the American Legion Post 177 in Southern Pines on Thursday, April 23, 2015 in Southern Pines, North Carolina.
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- Patrons sit at picnic tables in front of the main building during a fish fry at the American Legion Post 177 in Southern Pines on Thursday, April 23, 2015 in Southern Pines, North Carolina.
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- Arthur Mason of Southern Pines serves Grace Stubbs during a fish fry at the American Legion Post 177 in Southern Pines on Thursday, April 23, 2015 in Southern Pines, North Carolina.
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- Dot Brower waves to people crossing the parking lot during a fish fry at the American Legion Post 177 in Southern Pines on Thursday, April 23, 2015 in Southern Pines, North Carolina.
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- People gather near the food line and drinks table during a fish fry at the American Legion Post 177 in Southern Pines on Thursday, April 23, 2015 in Southern Pines, North Carolina.
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- Thirteen-year-old Keyaira Hutson jumps through hula hoops as she plays an obstacle course game she and the other kids came up with during a fish fry at the American Legion Post 177 in Southern Pines on Thursday, April 23, 2015 in Southern Pines, North Carolina.
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- Twelve-year-old Anthony Provencher checks out bee hives near the garden during a fish fry at the American Legion Post 177 in Southern Pines on Thursday, April 23, 2015 in Southern Pines, North Carolina.
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- Kathy Byron laughs as she refills water coolers during a fish fry at the American Legion Post 177 in Southern Pines on Thursday, April 23, 2015 in Southern Pines, North Carolina.
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- Ten-year-old Tyller Maynor smiles as Katie Malloy, who works with the North Carolina Food Corps, helps her decide which plants to buy during a fish fry at the American Legion Post 177 on Thursday, April 23, 2015 in Southern Pines, North Carolina. Food Corps focuses on teaching gardening and nutrition in the area public school system.
Willow of Woe
Middle Schooler Ethan Hess lays down a handful of paper clips at the base of the Willow of Woe during a holocaust memorial ceremony presented by the Academically and Intellectually Gifted (AIG) students of Southern Middle School on Thursday, April 16, 2015 in Aberdeen, North Carolina.
Transitions of the Cross
Thirteen-year-old Greg Ondona portrays Jesus on the cross during the Living Stations of the Cross Presentation by the Eighth Grade class at St. John Paul II Catholic School on Thursday, April 2, 2015 in Southern Pines, North Carolina.
Raindrops and work
Despite rainy weather, about 150 volunteers worked together to put up framework for five houses at a Habitat for Humanity building site in a neighborhood behind Aberdeen Lake Park on Wednesday, April 15, 2015 in Aberdeen, North Carolina.
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