The public is invited to attend the official Swearing-In ceremony of Keith Kidwell as the Representative to the North Carolina House for the 79 District. The ceremony will take place at 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 4, in the Beaufort County Courthouse Superior Courtroom.

Justice Paul Newby will officiate the ceremony. Senator Bill Cook will be the Master of Ceremonies with remarks by Representative Michael Speciale and Jason Kidwell. Immediately following there will be a reception at the Turnage Theater.

Refreshments will be provided by the Elect Kidwell Committee and event hostesses Jackie VanEssendelft, Gail Breed, Ruth Cauvin and Viki Kidwell. Major sponsors are Edwin Hardy, C. Mort Hurst and Jackie VanEssendelft.  For more information contact, VanEssendelft at 252-975-1312