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Little victories add meaning to life at Caswell Center
MICHELLE IRWIN
Team of experts
April 22, 2007 - 12:00AM
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Local Scout earns Eagle rank
By The Free PressNick Deens "Trey" Kornegay III of Kinston received the Eagle Scout award in an Eagle Scout Court of Honor Feb. 25 at Westminster United Methodist Church. This is the highest honor awarded in scouting.
April 22, 2007 - 12:00AM
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Little victories add meaning to life at Caswell Center
BRYAN HANKS
If you are like most of us, you're probably too busy to stop and ponder the meaning of life. The healthcare professionals at Caswell Center search for answers to these questions, hoping it will help determine the quality of life for the individuals they serve.
April 22, 2007 - 12:00AM
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Cheerleading teams win state honors
The Free Press
The Carolina Clawz PeeWee and Junior Cheerleading teams competed in February at the 2007 All-Star State Championships in Greensboro.After a tough day of competition, the PeeWee team was named state champions of their division. The Junior team ranked third in their division. The gym tied for the Most Spirited Fans, an award given to the group that demonstrated the most spirit for their own and other groups.
April 21, 2007 - 12:00AM
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Pender Co. native publishes first novel
The Free Press
By Nancy S. SaundersCommunity News Editor
April 20, 2007 - 12:00AM
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'Mermaid's necklace' actually is baby snails
The Free Press
Q. We found a long, coiled string of little "packets" on the beach. The coil was kind of off-white, and each packet was about the size of a quarter. Any idea what it is?A. What you found was probably the parchment-like egg case of a whelk. This little packet also has been given the romantic nickname, "mermaid's necklace."
April 20, 2007 - 12:00AM
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Bridge club winners
The Free Press
The Fairfield Duplicate Bridge Club played a regular game Tuesday.The winners were: Pearl Schechter and Dayle Pond, first place; Geneva Hood and Pinkey Harper, second; Eva Balknight and Jenny Holt, third place; and Snip Throckmorton and Andrea Brandes, fourth.
April 20, 2007 - 12:00AM
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Council names 'Artist of Month'
The Free Press
Sadie Williams has been chosen "Artist of the Month" for April by the Lenoir County Council on Aging.Williams has been a part of the council's programs since they began more than five years ago. She has worked in several mediums, including pastels, watercolor and acrylics, her favorite medium. Her favorite subjects range from wildlife, barns and houses to all things country.
April 18, 2007 - 12:00AM
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Close up on local cold damage to plants
The Free Press
Muscadines, blueberries and pecans all suffered production loss because of the recent freezing temperatures.Turner Sutton, North Carolina State University extension specialist, reports that fruit damage is more widespread than has been seen in the last 32 years.
April 18, 2007 - 12:00AM
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Preparing for the summer garden
The Free Press
Many gardeners are just getting into their yards due to cold intolerance or fear of that last April frost.April 15, however, is the seasonal divide for this area, so over-wintered and new plants can be added to the landscape.
April 18, 2007 - 12:00AM
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