Strange Sights
In Downtown

Taking part in Halloween festivities in Ranodlph last week were, from left, Alvia Salls, Isaiah Lackard, and Howard Stockwell IV, all flashing big smiles. (Herald / Tim Calabro)

A new tradition encouraged by the Chamber of Commerce brings hordes of children into the downtown business area on Halloween, making the rounds of stores before hitting the residential neighborhoods.

Many people commented this year on the pleasant evening scene, as traffic slowed to a crawl along Main Street to avoid—and to appreciate—the happy scene.

Store merchants added to the flavor of the day as many of them dressed in costume as well, and stood outside the store to greed the youngsters.