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The Republican Party of Bedford County held its annual Reagan Day dinner on Thursday at the Blue Ribbon Circle.
The Rev. Jason Porter gave the invocation and benediction. Rod Stacy gave the pledge, while Anita, Bonnye and Donnye Fields sang the National Anthem and "God Bless America." Military veterans were recognized as well.
Keynote speaker
Cathy Hinners was the guest speaker. She is a retired police officer from Albany, New York and has worked as a terrorism consultant for law enforcement. She is the founder of a blog, dailyrollcall.com.