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Cash needed for Mad Anthony’s Big Boom

There’s just over $1,600 and three weeks to go before Mad Anthony’s Big Boom Fireworks Extravaganza lights up the sky in Burke County.

DDA Director Don Lively said this week he’s been overwhelmed by the support of the community.

Source: The True Citizen

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