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Danny Lawrence

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Pilgrim Bank Appoints Danny Lawrence to Board of Directors

News Staff
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Senior Chairman Ken Pilgrim and Chairman Lonnie Pilgrim along with the Pilgrim Bank Board of Directors are pleased to announce the appointment of Danny Lawrence, DDS, to its Board of Directors, effective December 2025 following approval by the Board.Dr.
Saying Goodbye to 2025 came with Life Lessons

Saying Goodbye to 2025 came with Life Lessons

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Saying Goodbye to 2025 came with Life Lessons

Pam Kumpe
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
So if I’m honest, 2025 didn’t tip its hat and politely say goodbye. It kind of leaned in and said, “Let me tell you what you learned.”For starters, I survived retirement. And I don’t mean that lightly.
Dickie Morrow Body Shop

Dickie Morrow Body Shop

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Dickie Morrow Body Shop

News Staff
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
For free estimates, quality repairs and professional service, go see the experts at Dickie Morrow Body Shop.“It’s not enough to promise a high quality vehicle repair … it’s about delivering one — and standing behind it,” said Dickie Morrow.
America to Celebrate 250 Years

America to Celebrate 250 Years

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America to Celebrate 250 Years

News Staff
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
America is throwing itself one heck of a birthday party in 2026.On July 4, the nation marks its 250th anniversary — a semiquincentennial, if you’re keeping track — celebrating a quarter-millennium since 56 men gathered in Philadelphia to sign the Declaration of Independence.
Children played with noisemakers as they eagerly awaited for noon.

Children played with noisemakers as they eagerly awaited for noon.

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Happy “Noon” Year at the library

News Staff
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
It is never too early to ring in the new year, as proved by the Mount Pleasant Public Library. On Dec. 31, the library hosted a “Noon” Year’s Eve event for those with young children to celebrate a countdown to 2026, without having to stay up until midnight.
B&W Pawn Shop located at 406 West Ferguson Road. Courtesy photo

B&W Pawn Shop located at 406 West Ferguson Road. Courtesy photo

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Five Dallas men arrested on burglary charges

Mollie Mcclanahan Mollie@campcountynow.com
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
At approximately 11:33 p.m. on Jan. 4, the Mount Pleasant Police Department Dispatch was notified of a break in after an alarm reported motion detected at B&W Pawn Shop.MMPD officers shortly arrived at the business, located at 406 West Ferguson Road, and saw movement and light inside the building.

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Crime & Courts

News Staff
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
December 23, 2025There are 175 inmates in jail with 145 males and 30 females.Since 12/19/2025 the following have been booked into the jail,• Charles R. Perkins, 52 of Mt. Pleasant, was arrested for Public Intoxication.• Kevin A. Perez, 17 of Saltillo, was arrested for DWI.• Kristi S.
Resolutions are so overrated

Resolutions are so overrated

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Resolutions are so overrated

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Tuesday, December 30, 2025
“Tonight’s December thirty-first, Something is about to burst … Hark, it’s midnight, children dear. Duck! Here comes another year!” —Ogden Nash, (1902 – 1971) American poet declared by The New York Times as the country’s best-known producer of humorous poetry.
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