Gavin Stone | Daily Journal Longtime educator and community leader J.C. Watkins laughs during his speech at his centennial birthday celebration. He turns 100 years old on March 21. Watkins was the first black man elected to the Rockingham City Council and the second black man elected to the Richmond County Board of Commissioners. His friends, family, and former students held a star-studded celebration of his life on March 12 at the Cole Auditorium. Happy birthday J.C.!
Gavin Stone | Daily Journal
Longtime educator and community leader J.C. Watkins laughs during his speech at his centennial birthday celebration. He turns 100 years old on March 21. Watkins was the first black man elected to the Rockingham City Council and the second black man elected to the Richmond County Board of Commissioners. His friends, family, and former students held a star-studded celebration of his life on March 12 at the Cole Auditorium. Happy birthday J.C.!
