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Lacrosse
Annie Paschal (center) prepares to throw the ball during practice at Southern Pines Elementary School on Thursday, June 11, 2015 in Southern Pines, North Carolina.
Wait a minute
Marlene Thomas laughs after she receives a canvas picture of her husband Floyd Thomas (right) during his retirement ceremony as Deputy Chief of the Pinehurst Police Department at Village Hall on Thursday, June 26, 2015 in Pinehurst, North Carolina.
String, that’s silly
Counselor Michelle Crews (center) stands with other teachers as students from the second grade class shoot silly string at them before “shopping” for their books at Aberdeen Primary School on Wednesday, June 10, 2015 in Aberdeen, North Carolina. Originally, as part of the “Give 5, read 5” book program, each student was allowed to choose 5 books among the donated books, but after the school collected 10,000 books, the students were able to pick out 25 books each.
Watching
Principal Robin Calcutt watches balloons float away after students released them at West Pine Middle School for a garden dedication ceremony in honor of Mindi Zumwalt who recently lost her fight with cancer, on Friday, June 5, 2015 in Pinehurst, North Carolina.
Grimesey Returns
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- Moore County School Board Superintendent was fired by the school board in a controversial vote, causing members of the community to rally for a recall election of the board members and ultimately move the board to reinstate Bob Grimesey only 4 days after his termination on Monday, June 8, in Moore County, North Carolina.
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- Remaining board members make a motion to reinstate Bob Grimesy as the school superintendent, with Laura Lang not voting, during the Monday night session of the Moore County School Board meeting at Union Pines High School on Monday, June 8, 2015 in Carthage, North Carolina. Board member Becky Carlson (second from left) left shortly after the vote, resigning her position.
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- School board member Becky Carlson points at Laura Lang before the meeting begins during the Monday night session of the Moore County School Board meeting at Union Pines High School on Monday, June 8, 2015 in Carthage, North Carolina.
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- School board member Laura Lang stays in her seat during the Monday night session of the Moore County School Board meeting at Union Pines High School on Monday, June 8, 2015 in Carthage, North Carolina. Becky Carlson left shortly after the vote reinstating Bob Grimesey as the Moore County School Superintendent, resigning her position from the board.
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- Board Chairman Bruce Cunningham introduces Angela Bowles as she prepares to read a statement from her husband, State Representative Jamie Bowles, during the Monday night session of the Moore County School Board meeting at Union Pines High School on Monday, June 8, 2015 in Carthage, North Carolina.
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- Newly reinstated school superintendent Bob Grimesey laughs with reporters during a short press conference before formally accepting his position in front of an audience gathered in the auditorium during the Monday night session of the Moore County School Board meeting at Union Pines High School on Monday, June 8, 2015 in Carthage, North Carolina.
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- Reinstated school superintendent Bob Grimesey enters an auditorium to the roar of a crowd gathered during the Monday night session of the Moore County School Board meeting at Union Pines High School on Monday, June 8, 2015 in Carthage, North Carolina.
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- School superintendent Dr. Bob Grimesey returns to business at hand over the meeting agenda and applauds the total amount of scholarships awarded to students in Moore County during the Monday night session of the Moore County School Board meeting at Union Pines High School on Monday, June 8, 2015 in Carthage, North Carolina.
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- School superintendent Bob Grimesey speaks the audience as he accepts his position as the reinstated school superintendent during the Monday night session of the Moore County School Board meeting at Union Pines High School on Monday, June 8, 2015 in Carthage, North Carolina.
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- From left to right, Rayona Cash, Donna Long and Cathy Brady sit in the audience in support of Bob Grimesey during the Monday night session of the Moore County School Board meeting at Union Pines High School on Monday, June 8, 2015 in Carthage, North Carolina.
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- O’Linda Watkins (center) gives a thumbs up as she cheers with Emily Davis (left) in support of Bob Grimesey during the Monday night session of the Moore County School Board meeting at Union Pines High School on Monday, June 8, 2015 in Carthage, North Carolina.
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City Barber Shop
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- Barber and Owner Lee Chriscoe opened the City Barber Shop in downtown Carthage, North Carolina as a way to earn money after leaving the military. Customers and a fellow colleague are veterans as well.
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- Barber and owner Lee Chriscoe shakes out an apron for Paul Rogers (center) before cutting Rogers’ hair at City Barber Shop on Tuesday, May 19, 2015 in downtown Carthage, North Carolina. Barber Nick Arnold watches at right.
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- Barber and owner Lee Chriscoe cuts Paul Rogers hair at City Barber Shop on Tuesday, May 19, 2015 in downtown Carthage, North Carolina.
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- Barber and owner Lee Chriscoe cuts Paul Rogers hair at City Barber Shop on Tuesday, May 19, 2015 in downtown Carthage, North Carolina.
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- Scissors are seen on a counter at a station at City Barber Shop on Tuesday, May 19, 2015 in downtown Carthage, North Carolina.
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- Lee Chriscoe, Marine Veteran and owner, cuts Paul Rogers hair at City Barber Shop on Tuesday, May 19, 2015 in downtown Carthage, North Carolina.
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- Paul Rogers laughs as he sits for a haircut by Lee Chriscoe at City Barber Shop on Tuesday, May 19, 2015 in downtown Carthage, North Carolina.
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- Barber Nick Arnold leans against his station’s chair and laughs with other barber (not pictured) James Zell at City Barber Shop on Tuesday, May 19, 2015 in downtown Carthage, North Carolina.
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- Barbers Nick Arnold (left) and James Zell wait at their stations for customers at City Barber Shop on Tuesday, May 19, 2015 in downtown Carthage, North Carolina. Store Owner Lee Chriscoe said it was a slow day.
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- Barbers Nick Arnold (left) and James Zell wait at their stations for customers at City Barber Shop on Tuesday, May 19, 2015 in downtown Carthage, North Carolina.
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- Barber and owner Lee Chriscoe sits in his station’s chair for a portrait at City Barber Shop on Tuesday, May 19, 2015 in downtown Carthage, North Carolina.
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- Barber and owner Lee Chriscoe (left) brushes hair off Dwight Maness’ shoulders during his haircut at City Barber Shop on Tuesday, May 19, 2015 in downtown Carthage, North Carolina.
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- The front of City Barber Shop is seen on Tuesday, May 19, 2015 in downtown Carthage, North Carolina.
Prancing Horse Show
During the week of May 11, 2015, the Prancing Horse Therapeutic Riding program held their end-of-the-year horse shows for their children and adult participants. The shows took place at Muddy Creek Farm in Whispering Pines, North Carolina.
Nine-year-old Joseph Strobel smiles with show judge Bill Lewis (left) as he receives his awards after placing during a Prancing Horse show at Muddy Creek Farm off Trails End Road on Thursday, May 14, 2015 in Whispering Pines, North Carolina.
Tabitha Justin, Emmylyn’s mother, hangs the award ribbon from her daughter’s shirt to show off after placing during a Prancing Horse show at Muddy Creek Farm off Trails End Road on Thursday, May 14, 2015 in Whispering Pines, North Carolina.
Show judge Bill Lewis (far right) walks to the rail so he can watch the group’s riding pattern during a Prancing Horse show at Muddy Creek Farm off Trails End Road on Thursday, May 14, 2015 in Whispering Pines, North Carolina.
Seven-year-old Elijah Grady straightens the rim of his riding helmet during a Prancing Horse show at Muddy Creek Farm off Trails End Road on Thursday, May 14, 2015 in Whispering Pines, North Carolina.
Certified therapeutic riding instructor Susan Price stretches her right arm, asking her riders to do the same, during a Prancing Horse show at Muddy Creek Farm off Trails End Road on Thursday, May 14, 2015 in Whispering Pines, North Carolina.
Five-year-old Emmylyn Justin smiles to Judy Lewis after she got on Funny all by herself during a Prancing Horse show at Muddy Creek Farm off Trails End Road on Thursday, May 14, 2015 in Whispering Pines, North Carolina.
Volunteer Claire Slyman laughs as 6-year-old Daryl Green smiles and celebrates his ribbon after placing during a Prancing Horse show at Muddy Creek Farm off Trails End Road on Thursday, May 14, 2015 in Whispering Pines, North Carolina.
Nicki F. smiles while Judy Lewis (center, background) laughs as he waits to get on his horse to compete during a Prancing Horse show at Muddy Creek Farm off Trails End Road on Monday, May 11, 2015 in Whispering Pines, North Carolina.
Dressage of the Sandhills
Horses and riders from all over the region compete in the annual Dressage of the Sandhills horse show at the Pinehurst Harness Track during Mother’s Day weekend in Pinehurst, North Carolina.
Horses and riders are seen from the infield of the harness track during the Dressage in the Sandhills Horse Show at the Pinehurst Harness Track on Friday, May 8, 2015 in Pinehurst, North Carolina.
Lisa Wall, of Apex, laughs as she stands with her horse Baaron Miller Rh outside of barn 11, after riding at their scheduled time, during the Dressage in the Sandhills Horse Show at the Pinehurst Harness Track on Friday, May 8, 2015 in Pinehurst, North Carolina.
A braid runs down Dreamaster’s mane as he stands in the aisle of barn 11 during the Dressage in the Sandhills Horse Show at the Pinehurst Harness Track on Friday, May 8, 2015 in Pinehurst, North Carolina.
Diane Ritz and Brio leave for the competition ring during the Dressage in the Sandhills Horse Show at the Pinehurst Harness Track on Friday, May 8, 2015 in Pinehurst, North Carolina.
Fifteen-year-old Emily Crane pets Brio as Diane Ritz brushes him before leaving barn 11 for their scheduled riding time during the Dressage in the Sandhills Horse Show at the Pinehurst Harness Track on Friday, May 8, 2015 in Pinehurst, North Carolina.
Diane Ritz (right) and Emily Crane prepare Brio for competition during the Dressage in the Sandhills Horse Show at the Pinehurst Harness Track on Friday, May 8, 2015 in Pinehurst, North Carolina.
Diane Ritz looks to a horse called “Brio” before she saddles him up for competition during the Dressage in the Sandhills Horse Show at the Pinehurst Harness Track on Friday, May 8, 2015 in Pinehurst, North Carolina.
Carol Minnerop, of New York City, sits with her friends from Hidden Spring Farm, which is in Monroe, NC, during the Dressage in the Sandhills Horse Show at the Pinehurst Harness Track on Friday, May 8, 2015 in Pinehurst, North Carolina. Minnerop has her horse at Hidden Spring Farm and commutes.
Fourteen-year-old Lili Nabhan of Virginia Beach, Virginia checks her horse Sb Heritage and his bridle before leaving the barn to ride in her First Level Test 3 in ring C during the Dressage in the Sandhills Horse Show at the Pinehurst Harness Track on Friday, May 8, 2015 in Pinehurst, North Carolina.
Briana Atwell rides Hrh Popstar in arena A during the Dressage in the Sandhills Horse Show at the Pinehurst Harness Track on Friday, May 8, 2015 in Pinehurst, North Carolina.
John Schaaf rides away from arena C on Ferrante Cf during the Dressage in the Sandhills Horse Show at the Pinehurst Harness Track on Friday, May 8, 2015 in Pinehurst, North Carolina.
Lisa Wall (right), of Apex, sits on her horse Baaron Miller Rh as she smiles and laughs with her daughter Olivia Wall (left), who’s sitting on her horse Mandolin R, as they wait for their scheduled riding times during the Dressage in the Sandhills Horse Show at the Pinehurst Harness Track on Friday, May 8, 2015 in Pinehurst, North Carolina.
Lisa Wall (right), of Apex, sits on her horse Baaron Miller as she smiles and laughs with her daughter Olivia Wall (left), who’s sitting on her horse Mandolin R, as they wait for their scheduled riding times during the Dressage in the Sandhills Horse Show at the Pinehurst Harness Track on Friday, May 8, 2015 in Pinehurst, North Carolina.
Senior Prom
Resident Prom Kind Bill Valgas speaks with Resident Prom Queen Grace McDonald after they were announced during the Senior Prom event at the Southern Pines Gracious Retirement Living community on Thursday, May 28, 2015 in Southern Pines, North Carolina.
Dillard Colvin dances with Julia Reaves during the Senior Prom event at the Southern Pines Gracious Retirement Living community on Thursday, May 28, 2015 in Southern Pines, North Carolina.
Mom’s not watching
Two-year-old Timothy Ritter eats a strawberry while his mother Robin Ritter looks for strawberries to pick at Karen Frye’s Strawberry Farm, Karefree Farms, off 15-501, on Tuesday, April 28, 2015 in Carthage, North Carolina. The Ritters are from Burlington and spending time with in-laws, from Robbins, at the strawberry farm.
Community Gardening
Lois Prchlik (far left) and master gardener volunteer Victoria Flaherty (center) chat as they, along with fellow Dogwood Branch members of the Pinehurst Garden Club, plant in flowerbeds during Spring Planting Day near the flagpole on Tuesday, May 5, 2015 in downtown Pinehurst, North Carolina. The group planted mixed vincas throughout the square.
Graveside
Eight-year-old Amauri Chalmners of Southern Pines points to veterans graves at the Woodlawn Cemetery on Friday, May 22, 2015 in Southern Pines, North Carolina.
Memorial Day Preparation
Public Service worker J.C. Clark (right) works with others as they post flags at the triangles off the large traffic circle on Friday, May 22, 2015 in Pinehurst, North Carolina. The workers posted flags down Midland Road, all triangles of the large traffic circle, a smaller circle near Pinehurst Resort and Marshall Park, totaling 125 American Flags for the Memorial Holiday weekend.
Fish Fry
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- A fish fry took place at the American Legion Post 177 in Southern Pines on Thursday, April 23, 2015 in Southern Pines, North Carolina.
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- Patrons sit at picnic tables in front of the main building during a fish fry at the American Legion Post 177 in Southern Pines on Thursday, April 23, 2015 in Southern Pines, North Carolina.
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- Arthur Mason of Southern Pines serves Grace Stubbs during a fish fry at the American Legion Post 177 in Southern Pines on Thursday, April 23, 2015 in Southern Pines, North Carolina.
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- Dot Brower waves to people crossing the parking lot during a fish fry at the American Legion Post 177 in Southern Pines on Thursday, April 23, 2015 in Southern Pines, North Carolina.
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- People gather near the food line and drinks table during a fish fry at the American Legion Post 177 in Southern Pines on Thursday, April 23, 2015 in Southern Pines, North Carolina.
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- Thirteen-year-old Keyaira Hutson jumps through hula hoops as she plays an obstacle course game she and the other kids came up with during a fish fry at the American Legion Post 177 in Southern Pines on Thursday, April 23, 2015 in Southern Pines, North Carolina.
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- Twelve-year-old Anthony Provencher checks out bee hives near the garden during a fish fry at the American Legion Post 177 in Southern Pines on Thursday, April 23, 2015 in Southern Pines, North Carolina.
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- Kathy Byron laughs as she refills water coolers during a fish fry at the American Legion Post 177 in Southern Pines on Thursday, April 23, 2015 in Southern Pines, North Carolina.
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- Ten-year-old Tyller Maynor smiles as Katie Malloy, who works with the North Carolina Food Corps, helps her decide which plants to buy during a fish fry at the American Legion Post 177 on Thursday, April 23, 2015 in Southern Pines, North Carolina. Food Corps focuses on teaching gardening and nutrition in the area public school system.
Clenny Creek Day
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- Clenny Creek Day took place on Saturday, April 18, 2015 in Carthage, North Carolina. Clenny Creek day is an event hosted by the Friends of the Bryant House to share the history of the Bryant House and McLendon Cabin with the public, with donations and proceeds going to the care and maintenance of the historical sites. Demonstrations of needle point and weaving took place along with reenactments shown by the Sons of the Confederate Veterans, Moore County Camp
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- Clyde Maness picks a bass with a group of musicians on the porch of the Bryant House during Clenny Creek Day on Saturday, April 18, 2015 in Carthage, North Carolina.The Bryant House is a 1820s era furnished home located next to the 1760’s McLendon Cabin, which is the oldest dwelling on its original site in Moore County.
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- Paula Conley picks a banjo and sings with a group of musicians on the porch of the Bryant House during Clenny Creek Day on Saturday, April 18, 2015 in Carthage, North Carolina. Clenny Creek day is an event hosted by the Friends of the Bryant House to share the history of the Bryant House and McLendon Cabin with the public, with donations and proceeds going to the care and maintenance of the historical sites. Demonstrations of needle point and weaving took place along with reenactments shown by the Sons of the Confederate Veterans, Moore County Camp 2001.
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- Clyde Maness picks a bass with a group of musicians on the porch of the Bryant House during Clenny Creek Day on Saturday, April 18, 2015 in Carthage, North Carolina. The Bryant House is a 1820s era furnished home located next to the 1760’s McLendon Cabin, which is the oldest dwelling on its original site in Moore County.
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- Howard Conrad (right) plays a guitar and Paula Conley plays a banjo on the front porch of the Bryant House during Clenny Creek Day on Saturday, April 18, 2015 in Carthage, North Carolina.
The Healing Garden
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- The first meeting of the season of the Healing Garden Volunteers took place at the Healing Garden located at the First Health of The Carolinas Hospital campus on Thursday, April 2, 2015 in Pinehurst, North Carolina. About once a week, volunteers will come tend to the garden’s plants and flowers.
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- Marjorie Ludwig (left) and Kathy Johnson walk down the entrance pathway for the first meeting of the season of the Healing Garden Volunteers at the Healing Garden located at the First Health of The Carolinas Hospital campus on Thursday, April 2, 2015 in Pinehurst, North Carolina. About once a week, volunteers will come tend to the garden’s plants and flowers.
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- Marjorie Ludwig talks with other volunteers as she cleans a bird bath during the first meeting of the season of the Healing Garden Volunteers at the Healing Garden located at the First Health of The Carolinas Hospital campus on Thursday, April 2, 2015 in Pinehurst, North Carolina.
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- Bill Shore, who is also known as the Rose Man, holds garden gloves and clipboard during the first meeting of the season of the Healing Garden Volunteers at the Healing Garden located at the First Health of The Carolinas Hospital campus on Thursday, April 2, 2015 in Pinehurst, North Carolina.
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- Marjorie Ludwig trims back daffodils in a large bed during the first meeting of the season of the Healing Garden Volunteers at the Healing Garden located at the First Health of The Carolinas Hospital campus on Thursday, April 2, 2015 in Pinehurst, North Carolina.
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- Co-founder and designer of the Healing Garden Cassie Willis talks with Richard Schnare during the first meeting of the season of the Healing Garden Volunteers at the Healing Garden located at the First Health of The Carolinas Hospital campus on Thursday, April 2, 2015 in Pinehurst, North Carolina. Lynda Ackerman is the other co-founder, designer of the garden.
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- Nancy Kendrick of Whispering Pines tears apart a tangled root mass to fill out a flower bed during the first meeting of the season of the Healing Garden Volunteers at the Healing Garden located at the First Health of The Carolinas Hospital campus on Thursday, April 2, 2015 in Pinehurst, North Carolina.
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- Teresa Hessler brought a pink hydrangea to plant in a bed during the first meeting of the season of the Healing Garden Volunteers at the Healing Garden located at the First Health of The Carolinas Hospital campus on Thursday, April 2, 2015 in Pinehurst, North Carolina.
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- Nancy Kendrick (left) and Teresa Hessler work together to cut apart roots as they prep to plant and fill out a flower bed during the first meeting of the season of the Healing Garden Volunteers at the Healing Garden located at the First Health of The Carolinas Hospital campus on Thursday, April 2, 2015 in Pinehurst. North Carolina.
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- Bill Shore, the rose man, walks through pruned rose bushes as he checks them during the first meeting of the season of the Healing Garden Volunteers at the Healing Garden located at the First Health of The Carolinas Hospital campus on Thursday, April 2, 2015 in Pinehurst, North Carolina.
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- Anne Holmes stands in a garden-size chess board and checkers board as she works during the first meeting of the season of the Healing Garden Volunteers at the Healing Garden located at the First Health of The Carolinas Hospital campus on Thursday, April 2, 2015 in Pinehurst, North Carolina. In the background, Ridgely Benjamin walks down a pathway through the garden.
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- Co-founders and designers of the Healing Garden Lynda Acker (left) and Cassie Willis lead a brief meeting during the first gathering and workday of the Healing Garden Volunteers at the Healing Garden located at the First Health of The Carolinas Hospital campus on Thursday, April 2, 2015 in Pinehurst, North Carolina.
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- Richard Schnare cleans up the area near Bridal Wreath Spirea during the first meeting and workday of the season of the Healing Garden Volunteers at the Healing Garden located at the First Health of The Carolinas Hospital campus on Thursday, April 2, 2015 in Pinehurst, North Carolina.
Reactions
Woody Tanner (left) and Lyle Cooper (right) watch as Bob Lamoree (center) reacts after missing a putt at the one green while playing a round with friends from Midloathian, Virginia at Longleaf Golf and Country Club on Friday, April 17, 2015 in Southern Pines, North Carolina. Lamoree said the group is in the Sandhills for a golf outing, and Friday was their last day.
Waiting
Barefeet wait in line for the bounce slide during the Fifth annual Celebration of the Military Child, sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of the Sandhills in partnership with the Village of Pinehurst, at the Arboretum Park on Saturday, April 18, 2015 in Pinehurst, North Carolina.
Willow of Woe
Middle Schooler Ethan Hess lays down a handful of paper clips at the base of the Willow of Woe during a holocaust memorial ceremony presented by the Academically and Intellectually Gifted (AIG) students of Southern Middle School on Thursday, April 16, 2015 in Aberdeen, North Carolina.
Transitions of the Cross
Thirteen-year-old Greg Ondona portrays Jesus on the cross during the Living Stations of the Cross Presentation by the Eighth Grade class at St. John Paul II Catholic School on Thursday, April 2, 2015 in Southern Pines, North Carolina.
A card for Daddy
Seven-year-old Meghan Kane writes “Thank you so much” in the card she makes for her father during the Fifth annual Celebration of the Military Child, sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of the Sandhills in partnership with the Village of Pinehurst, at the Arboretum Park on Saturday, April 18, 2015 in Pinehurst, North Carolina. Kane said she will give it to her father when he comes home.
Raindrops and work
Despite rainy weather, about 150 volunteers worked together to put up framework for five houses at a Habitat for Humanity building site in a neighborhood behind Aberdeen Lake Park on Wednesday, April 15, 2015 in Aberdeen, North Carolina.
Book nook
Kristi Newman of Fayetteville browses books on shelves during Opening Day at the Given Outpost on Wednesday, April 1, 2015 in Pinehurst, North Carolina.
Pre-Boston portraits
Rick Johns stands for an environmental portrait off Pennsylvania Avenue on Thursday, April 2, 2015 in Southern Pines, North Carolina. Johns will be running in the Boston Marathon for the first time, for his first marathon, on Monday, April 20.