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AC@36] tI6>AE:?8 r=:?E@? 7C@> E6DE:7J:?8 H@F=5 92G6 @?=J D=@H65 :E 5@H?]k^Am Harrop, who lives in New York City and Providence, Rhode Island, writes for Creators Syndicate: fharrop@gmail.com.   0 Comments Love 0 Funny 0 Wow 0 Sad 0 Angry 0 Catch the latest in Opinion Get opinion pieces, letters and editorials sent directly to your inbox weekly! Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story Most Popular McDowell News editor: We're covering The Bright Side of our community The Bright Side will be a weekly showcase of the good happening in the place we all call home. McDowell County Schools exceptional children's director: We're helping students learn, grow "We are committed to helping every student reach their full potential, both in school and in life." 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McDowell News editor: We'll celebrate America's 250 years together Each month from April to June, we’ll highlight people and events that shaped our community.
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