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Elves don’t deliver it magically, y’all. The Norton public works crew was hard at it earlier this week, putting together the big Christmas tree downtown. JEFF LESTER PHOTO


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A Christmas tree is decorated with free-to-take Wise centennial event ornaments at the Big Glades. KENNETH CROWSON PHOTO
It’s the time of the season
On Nov. 11, the School Board honored the John I. Burton High School varsity volleyball team, which were the undefeated champions of the Cumberland District’s regular season and tournament, 10-0 and 12-0 respectively. Left to right are Coach Kara Adkins, Assistant Coach Madison Bohnert, Brianna Canter, Brianna Stallard, Makayla McCurdy, Samantha Crabtree, Presley Hall, Jordan Mullins, Jordan Mooney, Jozlyn Colley, Chloe Branham and Assistant Coach Lucindy Hall. Not pictured are Jordyn Frazier and Kylee Sturgill. KENNETH CROWSON PHOTO
Board honors athletes
Fifth grader Graham Hess from Norton Elementary and Middle School reads a piece on the origin of Veterans Day to the School Board at its Monday meeting. He is showcasing a throwable microphone used in Cheryl Duncan’s reading class that amplifies student’s voices, allowing all to hear them while reading at a noise level comfortable to them. KENNETH CROWSON PHOTO
Veterans Day
Coeburn Middle School Junior Beta Club members Logan Lawson, left, and Fletcher Clay transport food boxes for a recent charitable event. LISA WOODRUFF PHOTO
Junior Betas give back
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