Meet the East Bend Town Keyholders
Photo by Town of East Bend
Started in 2019, but in the works for a long time, the Town of East Bend has recognized
the first person in the East Bend community with a key to the town. In addition to the
key, there is also is a proclamation describing the contribution the person has made
to the town, and community. Also, there is a plaque in the lobby of the Town Hall
that will have the names of all the recipients of the key to the town. Read how key
recipients are selected here.
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Mayor Archie Hicks (L) presents key to Ben Peacock (R), Photo by Town of East Bend Key Number : 1
Presented : November 12th, 2019
To : Ben Peacock
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Shirley Flood learns she has received a Key To The City of East Bend with her husband Bruce (L), Mayor Archie Hicks presents key to Shirley Flood with Bruce Flood (R), Photo by Town of East Bend Key Number : 2
Presented : March 9th, 2020
To : Shirley Flood
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Yadkin Christian Ministries volunteer Dean Matthews accepts the Key to the Town presented by East Bend Mayor Archie Hicks. Photo, Town of East Bend Key Number : 3
Presented : May 6th, 2021
To : Yadkin Christian Ministries
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The Town Square Committee Members include from left to right, Kyle Matthews, Karen Matthews, David Matthews, Brenda Flynn, Vickie Matthews, Jan Hicks, Mae Luffman, Romie Flynn, Jimmy Carter. Not shown: Anna Matthews, Photo, Town of East Bend Key Number : 4
Presented : July 9th, 2022
To : East Bend Town Square Committee
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Mayor James Dunn (L) presents a Key To The City of East Bend To Anthony Inky Smith (R), Photo by Town of East Bend Key Number : 5
Presented : May 8th, 2023
To : Anthony Inky Smith
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Mayor James Dunn (R) presents a Key To The City of East Bend To Robert Price (L), Photo by Town of East Bend Key Number : 6
Presented : December 11th, 2023
To : Robert Price
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Mayor Larry Adams presents a Key To The City of East Bend to Janice P. Hicks Key Number : 7
Presented : October 13th, 2025
To : Janice P. Hicks