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March 24, 2015, 12:26 p.m.

A PAW TO HOLD: Dog brings comfort to children during hard times

Through Southmountain Children and Family Services, local kids now have a new four-legged friend to lend them a comforting paw during difficult times. Leroy, a 2-year-old, golden retriever/Labrador mix, is Southmountain’s new facility dog that was trained by Canine Companions for Independence. Leroy will be working in our Children’s Advocacy Cente…

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March 11, 2015, 11:20 a.m.

Southmountain Goes Green!

Southmountain Goes Green!Southmountain Children and Family Services is proud to launch a recycling program on our campus in Nebo, North Carolina. The program will be a community service project for our children who participate in the National Youth Project Using Mini-bikes (NYPUM). NYPUM participants will help launch the program on campus with our…

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Jan. 22, 2015, 1:56 p.m.

Jersey Mike's Subs opening and is partnering with the Gingerbread House in Morganton for a great cause.

The new Jersey Mike’s Subs opened in Morganton Heights Shopping Center on Wednesday, January 21st and, as part of its grand opening, the eatery will be supporting The Gingerbread House in Morganton. Franchise owners and brothers Patrick Dillingham and Phillip Dillingham will hold a free sub fundraiser from Wednesday to Sunday to support The Ginger…

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Jan. 21, 2015, 2:44 p.m.

O'Reilly Auto Parts in Marion partners with Southmountain Children and Family Services

O' Reilly Auto Parts in Marion recently celebrated a Grand Opening and has partnered with Southmountain Children and Family Services.  Southmountain Children and Family Services is very appreciative of the $200 awarded to the agency as part of O' Reilly's Community Give Back Program.   The agency continues to serve needy children and families both…

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Jan. 15, 2015, 11:52 a.m.

Southmountain honors Bill Brinkley for 50 years of outstanding service

Southmountain Children and Family Services honored William “Bill” Brinkley during a recent special celebration for 50 years of outstanding service on the Southmountain Board of Trustees. In recognition of his many years of service, Southmountain’s Administration Building on the campus of their Foster Care Community in Nebo was dedicated in his nam…

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Dec. 10, 2014, 10:27 a.m.

Southmountain Children and Family Services Receives Janirve SUN Grant

Southmountain Children and Family Services was recently awarded a Janirve SUN grant for $9,561 for their “Forensic Interviews for Children Impacted by Abuse” project. The grant will be used for new recording equipment for the Children’s Advocacy Center of McDowell County. Children’s Advocacy Centers serve abused children an…

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Nov. 12, 2014, 10:56 a.m.

Southmountain receives over $10K in Grants from the Ronald McDonald House

The agency has received a big boost to our National Youth Project Using Mini-Bikes (NYPUM) from the Ronald McDonald House through two separate grants.  Ronald McDonald House Charities of North Carolina, Inc. has granted the agency $5,193 and Global Ronald McDonald House Charities granted $5,192 for a combined $10,385 in aid for the program.&n…

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Oct. 28, 2014, 2:06 p.m.

Annual Agency Christmas Parade and Open House

ALL are welcomed to our Annual Southmountain Children and Family Services Christmas Parade and Open House.  The agency extends a big invitation to come join in the fun and festivities on Saturday, December 6, 2014 at our foster care community near Lake James/Nebo.  Fun will kick off at 2 p.m. with a parade celebration.  After the parade, everyone …

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Aug. 28, 2014, 3:29 p.m.

Grueling 50-Miler Gravel Grind Mountain Bike Race Lifts Southmountain Kids

The 2nd Annual Savage CX Gravel Grind put the strongest off-road mountain bikers to the test.  The two-day event sponsored by Blue Mountain Revival Productions August 22nd and 23rd gave youth several chances to get up close to extreme sporting.   The agency was both a beneficiary of a charity fundraiser held during the event and a recipient also…

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Aug. 27, 2014, 9:19 a.m.

Pig-Pickin’ to Benefit McDowell County CAC

Marion, NC (August 27, 2014) – McDowell County Sheriff Dudley Greene is hosting a Pig Pickin’ on September 6th with all proceeds going to the McDowell County Children’s Advocacy Center. The event will include kid’s games, face painting, live music and food. It will be held at the Ray Buchanan Field House in front of the Mar…

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Aug. 6, 2014, 9:02 a.m.

Southmountain Youth Bring Home 2014 Southeast Regional NYPUM Rodeo Trophy

Three dozen youth riders from among the Southeast converged this past June in Asheville, NC to put their motorcycle skills and character to the test. The rodeo was hosted by Eliada Homes and gives youth the opportunity to demonstrate their very best. Minibike events include timed range trials, trail-riding events, and a host of different races. Th…

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July 21, 2014, 4:27 p.m.

First Baptist Church of Morganton gifts custom pillowcases to Southmountain

The lady parishioners at the First Baptist Church of Morganton have pooled their efforts to provide every child receiving residential services a custom pillowcase. The ladies work closely together each Wednesday afternoon to sew and create the custom pillowcases. The loving hope is to make the life transitions encountered by the kids at Southmount…

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June 10, 2014, 10:15 a.m.

Child Advocacy Center Director Beth Cali Presents at National Conference

Beth Cali Director and Forensic Interviewer at the Burke County Child Advocacy Center recently presented research during a training session at the National Adolescent Perpetration Network.   NAPN is subsidiary of the Kempe Center for Prevention and Treatment of Child Abuse and Neglect which is attached to the University of Colorado School of …

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March 20, 2014, 2:16 p.m.

Southmountain Sponsors Poster Contest For Prevention To Child Abuse Month

MARION, NC (Mar. 23, 2014) – To recognize and support Prevention to Child Abuse Month, which begins April 1, the McDowell County Child Advocacy Center is holding a poster contest for all fourth graders throughout the county. The McDowell County Child Advocacy Center is part of Southmountain Child and Family Services’ network of child a…

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March 6, 2014, 10:27 a.m.

Southmountain Names Burke County Child Advocacy Center Director

MORGANTON, NC (Mar. 6, 2014) – Beth Cali, a lifelong resident of Burke County, recently was recently appointed as Director of the Burke County Child Advocacy Center for Southmountain Children and Family Services.  As director, Cali is responsible for structuring and conducting interviews of suspected child abuse victims and facilitating multidisci…

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Feb. 20, 2014, 11:52 a.m.

Elizabeth Garris Browning recognized for 25 years of service.

MORGANTON, NC (Dec. 2, 2013) – Child advocacy and foster community specialist Southmountain Children and Family Services recently honored its forensic nurse examiner and Program Administrator Elizabeth “Beth” Garris Browning with 25 years of dedicated service. Browning joined Southmountain in 1988 as a Housemother for 12 girls. Today Browning serv…

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