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Five hundred backpacks were available for attendees of the Back-To-School event on Aug. 3.

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The creation of friendship bracelets was among the activities at the Back-To-School event on Aug. 3.

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There were plenty of fun activities for the attendees of the Back-To-School event on Aug. 3.

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Cotton candy was among the popular food choices at the Back-To-School event on Aug. 3.

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A dance performance was among the festivities at the Back-To-School event on Aug. 3.

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A dance performance was among the festivities at the Back-To-School event on Aug. 3.

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Bishop Charles Mellette, President of the Let's Do It Together Foundation, speaks to the audience at the Back-To-School event on Aug. 3.

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Attendees had the chance to receive free vision screenings courtesy of the Lions Club Vision Van, while other non-profit organizations showcased their initiatives, providing a rich tapestry of resources for the community to explore at the Back-To-School event on Aug. 3.

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These two women are all smiles while attending the Back-To-School event on Aug. 3.

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Charles Bell, Chair of the Central Carolina Community College Welding Department, visits with attendees of the Back-To-School event on Aug. 3.