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Annual Mallard Creek Church BBQ Canceled Due To COVID-19
This year marks the first time in almost a century that the North Charlotte church has not held its annual fall BBQ that draws thousands.

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This year marks the first time in almost a century that the North Charlotte church has not held its annual fall BBQ that draws thousands.

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