New Roy Williams marker placed in front of Marion City Hall

Posted Jul 7, 2011
A bright Carolina blue marker went up Thursday morning in front of City Hall letting everyone know that Marion is the birthplace of legendary UNC basketball Coach Roy Williams. And the Basketball Hall of Famer plans to attend the dedication for his marker too. The new marker was installed Thursday morning and the city will dedicate it with a ceremony on Monday, July 18. (McDowell News)

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