Pictured are two of the DAR high school student honorees — Steven Lee Williamson of Clinton and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Williamson; and Cory Levings of Harrells Christian Academy and her mother, Mrs. Karen Levings. (Courtesy hpoto)
Pictured are two of the DAR high school student honorees — Steven Lee Williamson of Clinton and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Williamson; and Cory Levings of Harrells Christian Academy and her mother, Mrs. Karen Levings. (Courtesy hpoto)
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Local DAR chapter honors students
08:00 AM, Sunday, May 19
The Richard Clinton Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution honored local high school students who were chosen as the Good Citizen of their school. Mrs. Carl Barr hosted the annual Martha Washington Tea to honor the students. Steven...

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