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Holocaust survivor Frieda Roos-Van Hessen celebrates 100th birthday

Posted on May 19, 2015 by crystalogormanwrites

South Charlotte Weekly Posted by Crystal O’Gorman on May 18, 2015 in News Holocaust survivor Frieda Roos-Van Hessen spent her 100th birthday celebration retelling her story of survival to hundreds of people on April 25 at Hope of Israel Congregation, … Continue reading →

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Charlotte named Community for Wildlife; south Charlotte leads pack

Posted on May 19, 2015 by crystalogormanwrites

South Charlotte Weekly Posted by Crystal O’Gorman on May 18, 2015 in News National Wildlife Federation recognizes 41 south Charlotte neighborhoods Several hundred people celebrated Charlotte being named as a “Community Wildlife Habitat” by the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) at … Continue reading →

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Heritage Museum opens Little Free Library

Posted on May 18, 2015 by crystalogormanwrites

Matthews – Mint Hill Weekly Posted by Crystal O’Gorman on May 18, 2015 in News MATTHEWS – Outside of the Matthews Heritage Museum, patrons will notice a smaller rendition of the Massey-Clarke House. While the replica is worthy of a … Continue reading →

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Embers still burn over Weddington decision to terminate fire contract

Posted on May 16, 2015 by crystalogormanwrites

Union County Weekly Posted by Crystal O’Gorman on May 15, 2015 in News Residents voice support for PVFD after contract terminated by town WEDDINGTON – More than 150 citizens packed into Weddington United Methodist Church’s Helms Hall to express frustrations with the … Continue reading →

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Children’s Home Society helps local families, children

Posted on May 10, 2015 by crystalogormanwrites

South Charlotte Weekly Posted by Crystal O’Gorman on May 8, 2015 in News Nonprofit organization finds homes for foster children in North Carolina More than 400 people attended Children’s Home Society of North Carolina’s “A Place to Call Home Luncheon” … Continue reading →

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