Urbanna Oyster Festival grand marshal Tom Hardin, left, was honored by Festival Chairman Dick Goyne and Festival Coordinator Pam Simon at the Oyster Festival Volunteers Appreciation Reception the evening of Friday, Nov. 12 at Portside Grill in Urbanna. The Saluda resident and former longtime Southside Sentinel editor made history this year as being the first festival grand marshal to have served for two years due to COVID-19. He was grand marshal for both the 63rd and 64th festivals. (Photo by Larry Chowning)
Hardin saluted at festival reception
