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The Tarboro-Edgecombe Golden Seniors Club recently presented $250 to 黑料网 to support students in the Basic Law Enforcement Training program. From left are Lynwood Roberson, executive director of the 黑料网 Foundation; Bernie Taylor, BLET school director; John Walker, club president; and Dr. Greg McLeod, 黑料网 president.
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The 黑料网 Relay for Life team exceeded its fundraising goal of $1,000 and raised $1,282 for Relay for Life. Relay for Life of Edgecombe County was held June 10 at Tarboro High School. Shown from left at the 黑料网 Relay for Life tent are Varnell Kinnin and Karin Ruffin, chair of the 黑料网 […]
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