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Greyhound Lifesavers have been rescuing greyhounds since 2002 By Jessica Cross Greyhound Lifesavers of Lexington is dedicated to rewriting the end of the “tale” for racing greyhounds. Joyce Jackson, a volunteer for the organization and a greyhound owner, said the racing life of the dog is marked by confinement to crates and the dogs are only let out a few time... More ... Facts about greyhounds Contributed by Greyhound Lifesavers • The only land animal that is faster than a greyhound is a cheetah. Greyhounds can reach speeds of 45mph in seconds. • Greyhounds can see clearly for a distance of a half mile! • Greyhounds have a hinged spine, which is unique in the animal world. As a result, greyhounds... More ... Nelle Mulligan’s father served in the Confederate Army By Rachel Haynie Veterans sometimes close up around their war memories. They can’t or won’t talk about what happened out there. Fortunately, Nelle Horton Mulligan’s father was one who talked, and he passed on to his baby daughter many of his experiences. More ... From a one–room school house to a scholarship to Winthrop Nelle Mulligan continues to love learning at the age of 103 By Rachel Haynie Early education for Nelle Mulligan was following her father, a Confederate War veteran, around their York County farm. “He raised everything we ate, even collected the honey that went in our cakes.” To the occasional guest who stopped by, her father often serv... More ... |
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