Just $625 more and officials can order Roy Williams marker

Posted Jan 7, 2011
The city of Marion is close to raising enough money to install a historic marker for legendary UNC Basketball Coach Roy Williams. A final push is underway now to raise money for the marker that honors Williams, who was born in Marion. The marker will be placed downtown. In 2009, city officials got a letter from Williams, confirming that he had been born here and granting permission for the city to place such a marker. (McDowell News)

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