Roy Ackland

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• Davidson Co. man turns rocks into jewelry

  Posted on: 1:52 pm, November 13, 2012, by Roy Ackland, updated on: 01:58pm, November 13, 2012

  A Thomasville man turns rocks into jewelry in this edition of “Roy’s Folks.” Roy Ackland reports. Read More ›

  

• Davidson Co. man has political collectables wall-to-wall

  Posted on: 9:21 pm, November 5, 2012, by Roy Ackland

  Many people may be tired of being swamped with political ads. But one of Roy’s Folks in Davidson County finds... Read More ›

  

• Colfax Persimmon Festival celebrates family farm

  Posted on: 3:56 pm, October 24, 2012, by Roy Ackland

  Fall festivals are everywhere in the Piedmont this time of year. FOX8’s Roy Ackland says he’s found a fairly new... Read More ›

  

• Group of Piedmont retirees gather for food and motorcycle rides

  Posted on: 5:03 pm, October 22, 2012, by Roy Ackland

  The “Romeos,” or Retired Old Men Easting Out, is a group of Piedmont retirees that gets together once a week... Read More ›

  

• Roy’s Folks: Parkway Leaves 2012

  Posted on: 5:35 pm, October 10, 2012, by Roy Ackland, updated on: 06:00pm, October 10, 2012

  For a lot of people, one of the thrills of fall is an annual trip to view the leaves changing... Read More ›

  

• Roy’s Folks: The ‘Seashell lady’

  Posted on: 3:18 pm, October 8, 2012, by Roy Ackland, updated on: 07:27pm, October 8, 2012

  In North Carolina we are lucky to have some of the most beautiful beaches in the country and some of... Read More ›

  

• Roy’s Folks: Deby Doty

  Posted on: 5:45 pm, October 3, 2012, by Roy Ackland, updated on: 03:41pm, October 3, 2012

  If you’re looking for a new hobby or skill, try visiting you local junior college or community center. You’ll find... Read More ›

  

• Roy’s Folks: Sonny Howell

  Posted on: 7:48 pm, September 26, 2012, by Roy Ackland

  Collectors are called so because they collect things. A man in Yadkinville might be called a collector, but he goes... Read More ›

  

• Roy’s Folks: Hawk Watchers

  Posted on: 6:00 pm, September 24, 2012, by Roy Ackland, updated on: 04:11pm, September 24, 2012

  The Blue Ridge Parkway is a popular place every fall because of the beautiful changing colors. Some of Roy’s Folks... Read More ›

  

• Roy’s Folks: 200-pound watermelon

  Posted on: 9:00 am, September 20, 2012, by Roy Ackland

  It’s impossible to have a state fair without giant fruits and vegetables. And one Davidson County growers is convinced he... Read More ›

  

• Roy’s Folks: Giant Pumpkin

  Posted on: 3:06 pm, September 17, 2012, by Roy Ackland, updated on: 05:52pm, September 17, 2012

  Traditionally, this time of the year is when county fairs and harvest festivals are abound. For some of Roy’s Folks,... Read More ›

  

• Roy’s Folks: Albemarle Music Store stays in tune with customers

  Posted on: 6:53 pm, September 3, 2012, by Roy Ackland, updated on: 06:34pm, September 7, 2012

  The Albemarle Music Store seems to have struck a chord with customers and has them singing praises. The music shop’s... Read More ›