The American Legion Homer Dillard Post #78 awarded two $500 scholarships to local area high school students this year. Post Commander Waren A. “Sonny” Richardson presented the scholarships.
Tayemar N. Cravely-Hodge, a Martinsville High School student and the son of Ms. Neishia Webster, received the Homer Dillard Scholarship. He plans to attend Ferrum College in the fall.
Sienna R. Bailey, a Bassett High School Senior and the daughter of Mr. Thomas Bailey, received the Carl H. Johnson Scholarship. She plans to attend Radford University in the fall.