Yam smiles, all around

    Yam Festival Parade Marshal H.G. “Doc” Dameron, with a stylish ride provided by Mildred Harper, was all smiles during Saturday’s big parade, a prelude to a successful “big day” for the annual celebration for all things sweet potato.
    Dameron was selected Parade Marshal a year ago, but Hurricane Sandy washed out the 2012 parade and most of the day’s other events.
    Plenty of sun and wonderfully cool temperatures brought near record crowds for the 2013 event.
    Look for more photos, and much more on the festival in the Oct. 30 Tabor-Loris Tribune print edition.