Rain? The fun doesn’t stop

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The rain is no downer when you're already doused. These kids took to the new splash pad at Norton Park despite the weather at the Lion's Club Kid's Night Wednesday, part of the Best Friend Festival. KENNETH CROWSON PHOTO


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Departing volunteer Wise Fire Chief Duane Phillips, front and left, stands with newly appointed chief Jack Mullins. Phillips was honored by the town June 10. Behind them stands the fire department, with multiple members also serving on the rescue squad or as police officers. Town Council appointed Mullins as the full-time fire chief May 28. In recent years, Phillips has recommended making the position full-time. He did not pursue the job due to a lack of time, he said. KENNETH CROWSON PHOTO
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Running the sound board, Ben Mays made sure the musicians sounded their best at Saturday’s High Knob Music Festival. KENNETH CROWSON PHOTO
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River Coomer, three, won this bicycle Wednesday during a raffle on Kids Day at the Virginia-Kentucky District Fair. The bicycle giveaway sponsors were Diversified Energy, Ballad Health, Eastman Credit Union and First Bank and Trust. The fair continues through Saturday. KELLEY PEARSON PHOTO
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