A sign over the entrance to Doll Means auditorium in the Charleston Middle School states, “When we touch the life of a child we have a hand in shaping the future.” Paul Vitale’s enthusiastic, energy laden presentation of “A Hero Within” to CMS 5th through 9th grade students seemed to do just that. Perhaps [...]

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Michael Branson is a seven year old homebound Charleston student. He is the son of Michael and Rudy (Rundell) Branson of Charleston.

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The poppy is one of the most widely recognized American Legion Auxiliary programs. Each year, usually around Memorial Day and Veterans Day, Auxiliary volunteers distribute millions of bright red crepe paper poppies. Donations are greatly appreciated when a poppy if given out. Donations received assist disabled and hospitalized veterans.

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The Charleston American Legion Post #8 will have a guest speaker this month on November 10th during their normal monthly meeting. Anyone is welcome for this presentation, just not Legion members. Members will have a pot-luck starting at 6 PM and the talk will begin shortly thereafter.

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If you are a current member or have not renewed your membership, Charleston’s American Legion Post #8 needs you. They have plenty to do for current members and need some NEW military personnel to come be part of an organization that works for the past and today’s American Veterans. “With Veterans Day approaching we need [...]

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Tickets for the November 6th Battle of Highway 22 football game between Charleston and Lavaca will go on sale at noon on Thursday, November 5th at the Lavaca High School office. Tickets will be sold from 12-4 on Thursday and 8-4 on Friday. The stadium ticket booth at the game will open at 5:00 Friday [...]

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The 2009 Black/White Basketball Games will be held on Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009 with tip off at 6 p.m. The athletic booster club will again be serving a hamburger or hot dog, chips, and a drink. Gate admission is $6.00 per person. This is another one of the many fundraisers that the athletic [...]

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Pinnacle Communications and Steffy’s Pizza will sponsor the Pinnacle Pizza Challenge on Monday, November 2nd at 7:00pm at Steffey’s Pizza in Lavaca.

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Arkansas offers many special license plates for our citizens to put on their vehicles. These plates represent colleges and universities, branches of the military and special interest organizations such as conservationists, professional organizations and hobbyists. All of these plates are issued through the Special License Office, with the exception of Congressional Medal of Honor, Handicapped [...]

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Project Graduation will host a Costume Dance for the Charleston middle school students from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. in the high school cafeteria on Saturday, October 31. Come dressed in your favorite Halloween costume. Admission is $5.00. There will be music, refreshments and treats.

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