Tribal Chairman Harvey Godwin met with Olympic hopeful Ashton Locklear

Tribal Chairman Harvey Godwin met with Olympic hopeful Ashton Locklear on Sunday at her home gym in Hamlet, N.C. Godwin congratulated her on her recent performance at an international tournament in Italy. Locklear won an individual gold medal on the uneven bars and won team gold with the victorious Team USA.

She is one of 20 gymnast competing for five spots on the 2016 Olympic gymnastics team. Ashton is the daughter of Terry and Carrie Locklear. Her dad is a native of the Evans Crossing community and a 1979 graduate of Pembroke High School.

Congratulations Ashton and thanks for all that you do. Best wishes on the “Road to Rio” as you continue to pursue your dream of competing in the Olympics. God bless you…