Dobson, NC – August, 2016 The Foundation for Rural Services and Piedmont Telephone awarded a $2500 scholarship to East Piedmont High School graduate Meredith Jessup. Ms. Jessup is from Westfield and will be attending North Carolina State University where she will be working toward a degree in Zoology. “It is an honor for Piedmont Telephone to be able to honor the hard work and achievements of our local students as they prepare to advance their studies,” stated Melanie Senter, Marketing Manager Piedmont Telephone. The scholarship is awarded annually and interested individuals may pick up an application from their high school guidance office in the spring of 2017. For more information on Piedmont Telephone, call 336-374-5021 or go to www.surry.net.