Remembering South Raleigh Community

PRLog (Press Release) - Apr. 10, 2012 - Raleigh, N.C. (April 10, 2012) – It’s been almost a year since a deadly tornado hit South Raleigh with storms damaging homes and businesses, uprooting trees and leaving thousands without power.  Ray Price, Inc. will mark the anniversary of the tornado, celebrate the rebuilding of a community and remember the past with a "One Year Later" tribute.  The event is scheduled for Saturday, April 21, at 1pm during their Open House Celebration at 1126 South Saunders Street -- just 5 days after the official one-year mark of the tornado touching down.

“Here at Ray Price, Inc., we were fortunate, but not all of our neighbors were,” said Ray Price.  “Our goal is to recognize what we collectively went through.  There were people who lost their lives and their homes in nearby communities such as Stony Brook, and many of our own neighbors lost their businesses.”

Since April 16, 2011, many businesses have rebuilt, including Earp’s Seafood, after being granted a special permit to get the 42-year-old building back up to code. Coats Body Shop is still rebuilding along with other businesses that are still undergoing repairs.

“I don't know that our neighborhood will ever look exactly as it did before, but we’ve seen countless volunteers and support organizations pull together to rebuild South Raleigh.  We want to pay tribute to the spirit of our community and celebrate the people who have worked so hard to rebuild.”

The “One Year Later” celebration will take place at 1126 South Sanders Street.  The day’s activities include a Community Tribute program with opening address by Kris Weiss, Director of Marketing for Ray Price, State and local representatives will be on hand there will be a slide show with a special music performance by American Idol Finalist, Adam Lee Decker.  The Wells Family Band will also perform, and there’ll be food and lots of entertainment with prize giveaways.  

About Ray Price, Inc.

Founded in 1972, Ray Price, Inc. in Raleigh, N.C. celebrates its 30th anniversary this year.  Originally named Precision Cycle, Ray Price, Inc. became a Harley-Davidson® franchise in 1982. Today, the dealership specializes in Harley-Davidson and Triumph Motorcycles.  Owned and operated by drag racing legend Ray Price, the dealership is one of the largest and most widely recognized in the southeast with a mission that continues to inspire others to experience the joys of riding.  With a 60,000 square foot, state-of-the-art Drag Racing Museum, The Rider’s Edge Academy of Motorcycling, and a complete line of Harley-Davidson motorcycle parts, accessories, riding gear and apparel, Ray Price, Inc., offers more than just parts and service.  It introduces others to the world of riding through people who are passionate about the open road.  For more information, please call (919) 832-2261 or visit http://rayprice.com/.