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Dogwood Festival Is Back: May 17
The 80-year festival, which began in May 1943 when a dogwood tree was planted in Reeves Park, is still going strong.

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The 80-year festival, which began in May 1943 when a dogwood tree was planted in Reeves Park, is still going strong.

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