About 1,500 people attended the grand opening celebration of New South Metals Saturday, with the earliest having arrived at around 6 a.m. The special guest was Steven Ray Tickle, a star of the "Moonshiners" TV show. Tickle and his entourage sold merchandise with proceeds going to the recovery of Josh Owens. The event featured barbecue meal and hourly giveaways. New South Metals is at 6771 A.L. Philpott Hwy, Martinsville; its phone number is 276-650-8000, and its website is newsouthmetals.com.
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At the New South Metals ribbon-cutting ceremony Saturday were (from left) Cooper Kendall, son of Matthew and Nicole Kendall; Matthew Kendall; Nicole Kendall; Emma Kendall, daughter of Matthew and Nicole Kendall; Steven Ray Tickle from “Moonshiners;” Mason Kendall; Brodie Kendall, son of Mason and Tori Kendall; Tori Kendall; and Emerie and Maddie Kendall, daughters of Mason and Tori Kendall.
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“Moonshiners” TV star Steven Ray Tickle was at the New South Metals grand opening Saturday.
