Kemp P Battle recognized at St. Augustine's University Founder's Day

Kemp P Battle was recognized as one of 11 founders of St. Augustine's University at the Founder's Day Celebration on January 31, 2014.

Thomas Hall Battle Inducted Into The North Carolina Banking Hall of Fame

North Carolina Bankers Press Release

October 15, 2013

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
For More Information Contact:
Grace Sampson, Senior VP & Corporate Secretary
919-781-7979
grace@ncbankers.org

RALEIGH, N.C. – In ceremonies held in the tradition-laden Cardinal Ball Room at the Pinehurst Hotel in Pinehurst, North Carolina, on October 20th at 6 p.m., seven titans of the banking industry in North Carolina will be formally inducted into the North Carolina Banking Hall of Fame. Honorees are:

• F. V. Allison, Jr., Mutual Community Savings Bank, Durham
• T. H. Battle, National Bank of Rocky Mount (first elected chairman of the North Carolina Bankers Association)
• F. Ed Broadwell, Jr., HomeTrust Bank, Asheville
• Frank B. Holding, Sr., First Citizens Bank, Raleigh
• Robert Mauldin, Centura Bank, Rocky Mount
• Robert McInnis, High Point Bank & Trust
• Samuel Wittkowsky, Mechanics Perpetual Savings and Loan, Charlotte (first elected chairman of the North Carolina Savings & Loan League)

“In recognition of their strong leadership, their commitment to the banking industry of North Carolina, their love and support of their local community, and their pioneering example to all in the banking industry, we are honored to induct these leaders into the  North Carolina Banking Hall of Fame,” said Thad Woodard, president & CEO, North Carolina Bankers Association.

These inductees, the 5th class to be honored, will bring the total membership in the Banking Hall of Fame to 25.  They represent community banks, major national banks, thrift institutions and public servants.  They helped lay the foundation for the metamorphosis that has turned North Carolina into one of the leading financial services centers in the nation. This gathering of our state’s banking leaders …past and present…will be a very special event. All are invited to attend.

The North Carolina Bankers Association brings together all categories of banking institutions that best represent the interests of our rapidly changing state. The state’s banks have provided support to their communities since 1804. Look for a current listing at www.ncba.com.

It's a Girl! Florence Moultrie Hine born January 18, 2013

Ann Mebane Hine and Neil Moultrie Hine are the proud parents of Florence Moultrie Hine 8 pounds 2 ounces - born in Goldsboro, NC on January 18, 2013.

Behind the name:  She is named after Neil's mother's parents. Her mother was called Florence.  Neil's middle name is Moultrie and his Grandfather, William Moultrie Moore called Moultrie was an Episcopalian Bishop and they are descendants of General William Moultrie who defeated the British at the Charleston Harbor and designed the original SC state flag.

It's a boy! Turner Westray Battle IV

Turner Westray Battle IV was born Thursday, October 23rd at 1:00pm, weighing 7 pounds, 13 ounces and measuring 19.5 inches.  Proud parents are Katie and Westray Battle.

 

The Mann Sisters

Cousins Alexandra and Lauren Mann, twins and daughters of Zachary Lee Mann,  are music performers and composers in group knows as The Mann Sisters and are making recordings in Nashville, TN.  Follow them on their web site, http://themannsisters.com/.

Also, listen to their recordings on YouTube.com

ESPN interview with Staats Battle -"Living the Dream"

ESPN contacted Staats on Monday and did a follow-up interview with him after winning the ESPN NCAA Coolest Name Contest seven weeks ago.

A few people had asked if he won anything? ESPN sent him a nice plaque with his name on it.

Here is his interview and picture with ESPN plaque that was posted on ESPN.com yesterday:

http://espn.go.com/blog/playbook/fandom/post/_/id/2849/n-c-states-staats-battle-living-the-dream

 Thank you for voting!

2012 Battle Reunion

The 2012 Battle Reunion was a great success.

Many thanks to everyone that helped.
- to Gordon, George, and Frank for the endless hours of organizing.
- to Rev. Scott White for the service at Old Town Cemetery.
- to Chris and Kathy Wilson for hosting 80 Battles to a special lunch at Old Town.
- to the Bosemans for the open house at the newly rebuild version of Cool Spring (James S Battle would be amazed.)
- to the Bosemans for the sweet potatoes.
- for the guided tours at the Blount Bridgers house
- to Anne and her family for the Tea at Lone Pine (The hor dourves were delicious)
- to Richard and Stephen for "volunteering" to be the Cemetery Trustees.
- to Carol and Kathryn for being the official photographers.  (I hope to post pictures on thebattlebook.com by May 10.)
- to all the cousins and friends that participated from England, California, Arizona, Minnesota, New York, Florida, Virginia, DC, and all over NC
- to the weatherman for no rain (a little sun would have been nice.)

If you missed this reunion, please come next time.  If you are a descendant of James Smith Battle and didn't get an invitation, please send your contact information to thebattlebook@gmail.com.