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Children at Thomasville Primary School hold bears and books given to them Tuesday as part of the Smart Bear Program, which encourages children to read more books. Bear Necessities
Marie Bentley epitomizes the word commitment. For nearly 30 years, Bentley has dedicated her time and efforts into the Smart Bear program that encourages children to read with a furry friend and ...
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Candace Barnhart holds a picture of her husband Mike with her son Lane and mother-in-law Lili Willard sitting by her side.
Times Photo/Karissa Minn War keeps family's hearts torn
Candace Barnhart was not going to let her husband Mike go without saying goodbye.
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Mr. and Mr. Thomas Petley. She is the former Amy Elizabeth Hart. Hart ~ Petley
Amy Elizabeth Hart and Thomas Petley, both of Arlington Heights, Ill., were united in marriage Aug. 21, 2009, at Cité, the top of Lake Point Tower, in Chicago, Ill. Judge Alphonse Witt officiated ...
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At the end of the last school year, the 4th grade teachers at Friendship Elementary School in Davidson County, issued a “Multiplication Challenge” to the rising 2009-10 fourth graders.  They were challenged to study their multiplication facts (0-10) over the summer to see if they could make a 100 on a test during their first week back in school.  Pictured is of the students who met the challenge and made a 100. Front Row (from left):  Robert Grubbs, Brianna McCoy, Erika Castillo, Sam Hartzell, Justin Todd and Braxton White; middle row (from left):  Vanessa, Caroline Everhart, Ella Russell, Jessica Tran, Michaela Yates, Abigail Eastman, Hayat Alkadir; and back row (from left):  Megan Ball, Graham Harrington, Chris Poole, Mandy Fulton, Amiah Jones, Dan Gross and Chris Royal. Multiplication Masters

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From left, Linda Shoaf, Johnny Jones, Tracy Bowers, Joyce McGee, Administrator Carrol D. Gantt, Shasha Spikes and Julia Maynard of The Workshop of Davidson, Inc. examine the more than 350 food items collected by consumers and staff for contribution tothe Fair Grove Family Resource Center. The project was part of the United Way of Davidson County Week of Caring. Workshop of Davidson plans annual meeting
The annual meeting of The Workshop of Davidson, Inc. will be Sept. 30 at the facility at 275 Monroe Drive in Lexington at 7 p.m. The meeting will note the founding of the organization 45 years ago...
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Firefighters from Thomasville Fire Department greet schoolchildren at the primary school Friday morning as they marked the eighth anniversary of the 9/11 bombings. Remembering 9/11
Students at Thomasville Primary School paid tribute to firefighters and police officers Friday morning on the eighth anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in New York City, Washingt...
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Dr. Nelson Weller and his wife Elaine hold a picture of his family tree. Tracing history
When Dr. Nelson Weller took an aptitude test nearly 40 years ago, the exam said he would be best suited as a detective. In a way, that is exactly what he has become. Weller, now in his 70s, earned...
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