LeRoy and Gale Roberson of Waynesville were honored Jan. 31 as 2012 Main Street Champions at the North Carolina Main Street Annual Awards Ceremony in Salisbury.

The Robersons were selected by the Downtown Waynesville Association for the recognition in appreciation of their exceptional contributions to the downtown revitalization process. Along with Champions from 30 other communities, they received a certificate commemorating this designation, presented by N.C. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Dale Carroll and Office of Urban Development Director Liz Parham.

Established in 2000 as part of North Carolina Main Street’s 20th anniversary celebration, the Main Street Champion designation acknowledges the extraordinary efforts of the people who have played pivotal roles in the revitalization of ...