Powwow winners announced

HOLLISTER — Winners of the various contests at this past weekend’s annual Haliwa-Saponi Powwow have been announced.

Women’s contests, ages 18-54Jingle — Olivia Bruner, Caitlin Harrison and Meredith Hedgepeth-Betha

Fancy — Symone McBride, Charlize Evans and Alexis Hill

Northern Traditional — Sarah Stearns, Jennifer Boyce and Le Peace

Southern Traditional — Erin Gibbs, Jesse Fortune and Stephanie Ortega

Men’s contests, ages 18-54Grass — James Eaglestar, Josh Richardson and Jacobi Reveals

Fancy — Chaske Hill, Eric Plainbull and Mason Richardson

Northern Traditional — Tyler Richardson, Patrick Green and Charlie Hedgepeth

Southern Traditional — Darian Bemo, Kevin Chavis and Joshua Russ

Golden Age contests, ages 55+Women’s — Dorothy Gray, Brenda Silva and Kimberly Stearns

Men’s — Schirra Gray, Rick Battchenboug and Josiah Hill

Other contestsDrum — Stoney Creek, Southern Eagle and Smoky River.=

Traditional Art 19 and over — Henry Lynch’s drum, Shannon Hedgepeth’s hat, Arnold Richardson’s flute and Terry Locklear’s lance

Contemporary Art 19 and over — Tina Lynch’s moccasins and beadwork, Justin Richardson’s gourd carving, Brenda Silva’s leggings and Selina Lynch’s beadwork

Congratulations to the winners.