Chris Berendt/Sampson Independent The 43rd Annual Coharie Pow-Wow was held this past weekend, with festivities celebrating Native American culture and history extending from Friday night, Sept. 7, through the day Saturday, Sept. 8. Both days at the Coharie Tribal Center, located on U.S. 421 north of Clinton, began with a grand entry and the presentation of flags of the United States, North Carolina and POW/MIA (Prisoners of War/Missing in Action), as well as the chief's staff. The procession that followed featured participants dressed in colorful outfits depicting the designs of their native regalia.

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Chris Berendt/Sampson Independent The Pow-Wow featured various singing and dancing compeitions along the spectrum of age groups. Southern Sun, shown here, competes during the drum contest. Two other groups, Thunder Voice and Smoky River, also provided music to those in attendance.

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The 43rd Annual Coharie Pow-Wow was held this past weekend, with festivities celebrating Native American culture and history extending from Friday night, Sept. 7, through the day Saturday, Sept. 8. Both days at the Coharie Tribal Center, located on U.S. 421 north of Clinton, began with a grand entry and the presentation of flags of the United States, North Carolina and POW/MIA (Prisoners of War/Missing in Action), as well as the chief’s staff. The procession that followed featured participants dressed in colorful regalia depicting the designs of their native tribes.

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The Coharie Pow-Wow featured various singing and dancing compeitions along the spectrum of age groups. Southern Sun, shown here, competes during the drum contest. Two other groups, Thunder Voice and Smoky River, also provided music to those in attendance.