The family of Dennis Ledford was recognized during the dedication ceremony for the family's gift to renovate the lobby area of the new teen center. Pictured, From left to right: Greg Ledford, Becky Street Ledford and Brad Ledford.

The dedication of the Mable Hamrick Whisnant Teen Center, located at 351 W. Sumter St., Shelby, on Feb. 8, 2018, put an exclamation point at the end of a journey from dream to reality.