Beloved Bay Area Preschool Teacher Retires After More than 40 Years at Same School

Iredell County employee of 40 years retires; she rose from internal auditor to deputy county manager

"It is so rare that somebody dedicates 40 years of their life to one organization, to make it better."

Wade Bevins retires after 40 years of distinguished service at First State Bank

After four decades of extraordinary leadership, First State Bank of the Southeast announces the upcoming retirement of one of its most impactful and beloved team members, Wade Bevins. Wade will officially retire in August 2025, closing a chapter that has left a mark not only on the bank, but on the community he has faithfully served. In honor of his incredible 40-year career, the bank hosted a community-wide retirement celebration on Friday, Jun…

Director of Opportunity House retires after more than 30 years

Modesto Fiume remembers the first time he visited Opportunity House. It was 1994, and he was there for an interview for the position of director. The organization was then little more than an emergency shelter in a converted warehouse, he noted. Fiume doesn’t remember much about what was said, but something must have convinced the board he was the one to grow and build the nonprofit. They were not mistaken. Fiume, 67, of Bethlehem Township, Nort…

Beloved Bay Area preschool teacher retires after more than 40 years at same school

With hugs, flowers, and many expressions of love, Michelle McSweeney this week said farewell and walked out of the North Bay school where she worked for 45 years.

Director of popular Greenock venue retires after 14 years in charge of the business

In an emotional post on the venue's Facebook page she thanked staff and customers for all their support over the years.

Beloved Bay Area preschool teacher retires after 40 years