Bright Spot -- Caitlyn Newman maintains a bright smile Feb. 19 as she runs an errand in the chilly rain on Northwest Broad Street in downtown Southern Pines. (Glenn M. Sides)

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Mustang defensive specialist Denzel Herron scores two points against the South Stanly Bulls Feb. 19 during North Moore High School's 59-41 win (Philip Taylor)

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Traveling Companion -- Adam Brooks brought his Great Dane, Tiny, along with him Feb. 23 while running an errand in Vass (Glenn M. Sides).

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Bookmobile Day -- Patricia Kelly browses for books on a rainy morning Feb. 19 as the Moore County Library bookmobile makes a stop at Providence Place on Poplar Street in Aberdeen (Glenn M. Sides).

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Adam Cummings (with ball) and his Patriot teammates had a tough time with the Richmond Raiders in the Southeastern Conference tournament semifinals Feb. 20. Pinecrest lost to Richmond 51-67 (Donna Ford).

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During a ceremony last week, Michael Dorman received the Presidential Citizens Medal from President Obama (Courtesy of Michael Dorman).

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Garden Time -- Vernon Thomas, of Ashley Heights, heads home Feb. 21 after buying lettuce, onion and broccoli plants at Aberdeen Supply Co. He planned to start work on planting his spring garden right away. (Glenn M. Sides)

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Elaine Kearney (left), team coach Libby Adams Carter and Alex Snyder show off the championship trophies from the Harvard National Debate Tournament (Courtesy of Pinecrest High School).

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Dora Maness (right) points out something on the quilt to Paul and B.J. Dunn (second and third from right) at Carthage United Methodist Church Feb. 20. Local quilters helped sew the memory quilt, in honor of the Dunn's greatniece Grace McDonnell, 7, who was killed in the Newtown, Conn. school massacre two months ago. (John Chappell)

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Janea Williams (left) and Dessence Wallace battle a Scotland player for a rebound as Jasmine Chalmers looks on during Pinecrest High School's 46-42 loss in the Southeastern Conference tournament final to Scotland County High School (Donna Ford).

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