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In the Mtall world department, Howdy Holschuh says he and Helen were traveling north on 1-96 through Florence, South Carolina, recently. They were returning from a trip to Florida and decided to stop for lunch.
Lo! Who should they see seated at the next table but Flint Hill’s own Peggy Clark? It goes to show Rappahannockers are everywhere.
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Jurisprudence, the courthouse cat, is a county employee or she would be recruited for additional duties.
Treasurer Brad Fisher says the mice are a real problem in the old town hall. He would like to see some pest control, but sorry! It’s not in Prudy’s job description.
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