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HAPPY ANNIVERSARY

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY June 10 Danny and Alice Denning Lewis and Brenda Hayes Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Lee John and Lindsey McDaniel Sherrill and Brenda McLamb Anthony and Michelle Lucas Wesley and Bonnie Shattuck Bobby and Rebecca Strickland

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For The Record : Interpreters Talk And Translators Write

For The Record : Interpreters Talk And Translators Write DEAR ABBY: I’m writing about your answer to “An International Educator” (Dec. 27), who asked about translators at parentteacher conferences. Your answer was only partially correct. I am a professional interpreter and translator. First I should note that translators do written work; interpreters speak aloud. Different skills are involved, which is ...

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Who Was Gen. William C. Lee?

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Who Was Gen. William C. Lee? • Why Was His Career Important To The United States Of America? By GRAYSON BRADHAM Maj. Gen. William “Bill” Carey Lee, “Father of the Airborne,” was a pioneer in the development of air forces during WWII and the years before. He was the officer who suggested the practice of parachuting soldiers into a combat ...

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Winning Essays On Gen. Bill Lee

Winning Essays On Gen. Bill Lee As part of the 30th anniversary Gen. William C. Lee Celebration taking place this week, the Gen. William C. Lee Memorial Commission conducted an essay contest. Following are the winning high school and middle school entries:

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The Life And Impact Of William C. Lee

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The Life And Impact Of William C. Lee By EMILY NICOLE MORELAND Gen. William C. Lee is widely considered the “Father of the US Army Airborne,” having one of the largest influences on the Airborne division in the 1900s. He made a large impact in war, success of the U.S. Army and on individuals who see him as an influential ...

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Remembering D-Day

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Remembering D-Day The following is Sen. Ron Rabin’s (N.C. District 12) D-Day message which he delivered on the Senate floor Monday. Sen. Rabin is a retired U.S. Army colonel. By SEN. RON RABIN On January 24th 1943, in Casablanca, Morocco, U. S. President Franklin Roosevelt and British Prime Minister Winston Churchill met and agreed that the price to be paid ...

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Megaball

TUESDAY Megaball 25-48-51-65-72 Megaball 4 Megaplier 4 Pick 3 (Day) 6-8-5 (Night) 4-6-5 Cash 5 Pick 4 (Day) 0-9-6-0 (Night) 1-0-4-8 3-8-9-21-26 All Or Nothing (Day) 2-3-5-7-8-13 15-16-17-21-22-24 (Night) 2-6-7-9-10-13 14-19-21-22-23-24

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The Attractions Will Be In Benson For Sundown Series

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The Attractions Will Be In Benson For Sundown Series The Attractions will take the stage tonight in Benson’s Singing Grove for the third show of the town’s 11th annual Sundown in Downtown concert series this year. The fun begins at 5:30 p.m. and is free to the public. Steve Hardy’s Original Beach Party will open the show and entertain during ...

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Dunn Christian Women’s Connection Board Meets; Next Event Monday

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Dunn Christian Women’s Connection Board Meets; Next Event Monday The Dunn Christian Women’s Connection new board met in May at the home of Debbie Phillips. The next Christian Women’s Connection event will be a joint dinner meeting with the Dunn-Harnett County After 5 Club Monday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Triangle South Enterprise Center, 600 S. Magnolia Ave., Dunn. ...

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Get Ahead Of The Game: New Law Requires School Health Assessments

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Get Ahead Of The Game: New Law Requires School Health Assessments From the Harnett County Department of Public Health As this school year comes to a close, summer vacations and other fun activities are gearing up. It’s a busy time of year, but also an important time to make sure your child is ready to head back to school in ...

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