Wrightsville 21’s 67th Anniversary Banquet (A Night of Unity Remembering the 21) March 14, 2026 Today's Communiqué Gallery 0 Carl Lee Burl, Lawrence Strickland, Debra Allen (standing), Bobbie Hampton, Teresa Martin March 14, 2026 Hon. Joseph Wood, Bob Nash and Janis Kearney Carl Lee Burl, Lawrence Strickland, Debra Allen (standing), Bobbie Hampton, Teresa Martin Dr. Chris Jones (r) with this father-in-law Sylvia Smith welcomes attendees Melba Thompson, Wrightsville mayor Derrick Rainey Rhonda and Hon. Monte Hodges Sharon Peterson Dr. Charity Smith-Allen, Charles King Brenda Stallings Wrightsville Mayor Derrick Rainey Scott Hamilton, Hallie Shoffner Rep. Tara Shephard, Agnolia Gay Former Wrightsville Mayor Pat Rogers Ward, Judge (ret.) Wendell Griffen, Ardecy Gyce (sister of Wrightsville 21 victim, Amos Gyce), Paula Withers Justice of the Peace Steve Person listens intently Hon. Monte Hodges provides remarks Martie and Scott Hamilton Breauna Allen, Wrightsville Councilmember Renita Wilbon Hon. Joseph Wood applauds speaker Justice of the Peace Steven Person, Brenda Stallings, Martie and Scott Hamilton, Rep. Tara Shepherd, Ernest Jacobs, Barry Jefferson Gus Wade, Sandra Walker, Maedean Horner Curtis Hampton Jean Avient Pat Rogers Ward with her daughter Paula Withers Judge (ret.) Marion and Vernita Humphrey Ardecy Gyce, Wrightsville Mayor Derrick Rainey (2) Dr. Zenobia Harris Hon. Pat Rogers Ward addresses attendees Bob Nash and Janis Kearney listen to keynote speaker Former Wrightsville Mayor, Pat Rogers Ward and Hon. Wendell Griffen listen to the speaker Agnolia Gay, Marie Hollowell, Barry Jefferson