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Crouse and the Last Year of World War II
Today is Veterans Day, a day set aside for all who have served in the United States Armed Forces. In 1945, while the gins still ran, the churches held services, the stores stayed open, and families went about the daily work of Crouse, the Lincoln County News carried short notices about sons and daughters of the same households who were overseas. The names that appeared in those columns belong to the families whose houses, farms, and businesses have filled earlier installments of this series. The war news and the community news arrived in the same paper.
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Shelby dedicates monument during annual Veterans Day event
As country singer Lee Newton sang "God Bless the USA," Cleveland County veterans, leaders and elected officials slowly unveiled a granite monument honoring those who served in the military before a crowd gathered at Uptown Shelby's historic Court Square on Tuesday, Nov. 11. The monument, which recognizes veterans from each branch of service, was dedicated during the annual Veterans Day program. The memorial, inscribed with "Dedicated to all who served in times of war and peace," features several plaques, including one depicting the iconic photograph of U.S. Marines raising the American flag atop Mount Suribachi during the Battle of Iwo Jima in World War II. At the bottom it displays the message "All gave some — some gave all." Following a parade, the unveiling kicked off with American Legion Post 82 presenting the colors. All of the veterans in attendance were recognized and a moment of silence was held for POWs. Kevin Gordon, chairman of Cleveland County Board of Commissioners, gave a brief history of what was initially called Armistice Day and later became Veterans Day. "You're willingness to answer the call, put our country before self, and make sacrifices many of us will never fully understand deserves gratitude that
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South Charlotte Calendar (Nov. 13-19)
Families engage in literacy activities during Family Storytime at South County Regional Library. Get a ticket at the children’s desk 15 minutes before the program. cmlibrary.org/locations/south-county-regional. 10-10:30 a.m.; 5801 Rea Road, Charlotte. Yoga Storytime. A certified yoga instructor leads Family Storytime: Yoga for children ages 2-5 at South County...
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New Walking Art Tour Comes to OTC
A new community art experience in Old Town Cornelius launches Saturday, connecting residents and visitors with themed art installations throughout downtown. Beginning Nov. 14, Old Town Cornelius Inc. will present a series of outdoor paintings called the OTC Art Trail. The concept was developed by the OTC Beautification Committee consisting of Cornelius residents Mary Bottini, Andy Rogers and Andre Lima.