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CHARLES C. FLETCHER of Cleveland is the author of six books, all set in the mountains of western North Carolliina. He began writing at the age of 84 after the death of his wife of 60 years.
The Journey: A story of life and love
It’s the story of a journey — a journey that began and ended at Little Sam Mountain. Charles Fletcher tells the story in his two books about Little Sam Mountain. The journey takes a soldier from ...
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Banner photos, WILLIAM WRIGHT KIM AND DANNY LEDFORD recently stood over the site where their son, 24-year-old Dustin Ledford was killed by an impaired driver July 10, 2010. The Cleveland couple continue to suffer emotional anguish over their loss and are trying to toughen state laws on aggravated vehicular homicide by getting House Bill 1038, also called “Dustin’s Law,” passed.
Recovering after losing a child
How one mother is able to forgive something she can never forget
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KEENEN LATTIMORE, who is preparing himself to move to California to study at a performing arts school, poses with his supportive sister Victoria.
Cleveland musician is ready for a life onstage
Keenen Lattimore believes music is in his blood. “If there’s one thing I know, it’s music,” Keenen said. “I've never been afraid of the spotlight.” The 21-year-old Cleveland native was raised by a ...
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Julian and Peggy Robinson
Marriage after 68 years apart
Fairy-tale romance proves love comes at all ages
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BRANDON FORRESTER, D.C. is among more than 60,000 licensed chiropractors in the United States today. Forrester said he is concerned that a whole generation is going to grow up with a series of neck problems based on poor posture while using tablet computers and smartphones. An increasing number of people are turning to chiropractors as a popular therapy that does not involve medication, an important consideration for many people.
Why your smartphone can become a pain in the neck
Smartphone and tablet computer use is putting consumers at a higher risk of developing neck discomfort, according to a study done by the Harvard School of Public Health. In the article published i...
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TWINS Sarah Able and Graham Able, above, strike their “Right Stuff/Top Gun” pose. Top right, Graham won second place in the Top Gun Award in his F/A-18 jet simulator. Right, Sarah poses with former astronaut Dr. Don Thomas at the graduation ceremony. Sarah is five minutes older than Graham.
They’ve got the 'Right Stuff!'
Special to the Banner Graham Able and Sarah Able, both age 10, graduated from Space Camp in Huntsville, Ala., on June 15 and are already planning their return trip for next summer. Their mother, S...
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CLEVELAND’S OWN John Burton was among several young musicians featured at a broadcast taping of the national public radio show “From the Top” at the Tivoli Theatre. Burton is a self-disciplined youth who is making a name for himself in the world of classical music. “Anybody can do it,” he said. “I'm no different than anyone else. I just work at it.”
John Burton: A mind for music
Award-winning 17-year-old trumpet player John Burton has dedicated himself to practicing early and often. During the school year, the Walker Valley High School student drags himself out of bed at 4...
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WILLIE WHITE JR., left, and his younger brother Richard, right, posed together after giving a tour of Willie’s authentic folk art creations. The 87-year-old artist is unable to create any new artwork due to a stroke, but his three-dimensional art made on walking canes, large and small skillets and even sardine cans are a testament to modern American art. White is living at the Garden Plaza in Cleveland. Photo by WILLIAM WRIGHT
Creating rare folk art sculptures
His work doesn’t hang in art houses or museums, but Willie White Jr. has created some of the most amazing 3-dimensional folk art to come along in this century. His original creations, hand sculptur...
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A remembrance in honor of four friends
The families of four men who golfed together for 40 years decided they wanted to honor the legacy of the men’s friendship, and they decided the best way to do so was with a commemorative park benc...
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RICHARD PARK (middle) enjoys the company of two friends from Cleveland, Brian Hill (left) and Dave Swafford (right), visiting him at his San Francisco restaurant, CatHead’s BBQ. Contributed photo
Richard Park: Local chef succeeds as California restaurateur
Richard Park of Cleveland moved to San Francisco to seek his own opportunities and found success, starting his own restaurant in a prominent San Francisco neighborhood and finishing in second place...
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