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Surviving cancer - The True Citizen

The Relay For Life movement is dedicated to helping communities attack cancer through donations, time and raising awareness, virtually or in person, to make a difference. Locally, Relay For Life Burke County is selling raffle tickets to help fund a free-of-charge survivor’s dinner at the Burke County Office Park, Feb. 26 at 6:30 p.m. The cost of the tickets is […]

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