Storm puts Heroes Cruise-In, BBQ Cookoff on hold

A patriotic display from the inaugural Heroes Cruise-In & Parade in 2023. (Greater Tabor City Chamber of Commerce photo)

By DEUCE NIVEN

tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com

     A threat of rain and gusty wind associated with a non-tropical low system expected to develop off the coast this weekend has prompted cancellation of the second annual Heroes Cruise-In & Parade and associated inaugural barbecue cookoff this Saturday, Sept. 14.

     “A new date will be set as soon as possible,” a test message from Greater Tabor City Chamber of Commerce Executive Vice President Cynthia Nelson said.

     Intended as a tribute to all local heroes, first responders to include firefighters, emergency medical workers, law enforcement officers to include probation/parole and correctional officers, dispatchers, and military veterans, the Heroes Cruise-In has a successful inaugural run in 2023, one chamber organizers hope to grow in the coming years.

     Rainfall amounts of 2 to 5 inches are possible with this system, a National Weather Service bulletin on Thursday said, with associated wind gusts of 30 miles per hour, perhaps higher along the coast.

     Look for details on the rescheduled event online here and in the Tabor-Loris Tribune, in print and online.