
South Africa’s connection with Mocksville, NC
Dr. Slate graduated from the University of Cape Town medical school in 1947, completed his internship in Cape Town and Durban, and then worked at Johannesburg Mission Hospital before spending a year in Lesotho. He also worked at New York University, George Washington University, and the Veteran's Administration. He was known in our community as Mayor Dr. Francis Slate, having served as the mayor of Mocksville for several years.

T. Kyle Swicegood, CAI, to Speak at South African Institute of Auctioneers in Johannesburg
T. Kyle Swicegood, CAI, to Speak at South African Institute of Auctioneers in Johannesburg. The National Auctioneers Association Education Institute is a leading provider of education and training for auction professionals. Its programs help auctioneers develop the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in an ever-changing industry. "I am excited to share the NAA knowledge base with the members of the South African Institute of Auctioneers," said Swicegood. "This is an opportunity to strengthen our global network and foster collaboration among auction professionals around the world."

T Kyle Swicegood running for national office in the National Auctioneers Association.
T Kyle Swicegood running for national office in the National Auctioneers Association.

Swicegood, EI Chair and Board of Directors for NAA
T. Kyle Swicegood accepted a position on the National Auctioneers Association (NAA) as Education Institute (EI)Trustee and Board of Directors as the EI Chairman of the board. The Education Institute’s mission is to provide NAA members with top-line auction education including methodologies, technologies, and standards practices.

Johnson wins Certified Auctioneer Award
Zach Johnson, Broker & Auctioneer with The Swicegood Group, Inc. was awarded the coveted Pat Massart award for best proposal in Class II at the Certified Auctioneer Institute (CAI), a National Auctioneers Association (NAA) designation program at Indiana University.


