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‘Let’s tell them all we’ve had enough’

Ashe County News @ April 30, 2008 # No Comment Yet

“You can’t help but be fired up if you are a Democrat this year and I think that everyone in this room is ready to give everything we have to ensure that this year is very successful for our candidates and our party”

Ashe County Democrats met Saturday, April 19 for their Annual Party Convention. Poor weather conditions however, kept many away from the gathering and the modest crowd numbered 37 for the brief, information … via The Mountain Times

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Bil Clinton Reportedly Coming to WIlkes

Wilkes County News @ April 29, 2008 # No Comment Yet

Multiple sources over the weekend have reported that Former President Bill Clinton will be in Wilkes county tomorrow.

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Ricky Skaggs and Bruce Hornsby team up for one of the biggest shows at this year’s MerleFest.

North Wilkesboro News @ April 29, 2008 # No Comment Yet

MerleFest is a weekend-long immersion into American roots music. Dance, play, jam, listen or sing along with some of the world’s best musicians playing bluegrass, old-time, Celtic, blues and honky-tonk and …

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