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so I have the occurrence - I could walk right in," said Hill, a retired Mercy Health Partners governmental and former Knox County school board chairman. and more »

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The neighbourhood includes Cumberland, Harnett and Sampson counties. Billy King, this year's chairman of the Lodge of Commissioners, received a Long-Time County and more »

Verona, Cedar Grove schools rank near top
It is a testament to our pointed k-12 program and extensive community support," said Verona schools Administrator Charles Sampson. and more »

Demons get early preview of state course
Freshman Jason Sampson paced the DHS boys. He was 57th Saturday in 18:29. Joe Maloney, a sophomore, was next for DHS in 64th (18:36). and more »

School board prepared for budget cuts
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Powell retires after 39 years in McDuffie schools McDuffie Mirror

First, he tried out for able baseball.

Then, he applied to the military.

When neither of those goals worked out, Claude Powell found himself teaching in a classroom in Thomson.

Monday, Mr. Powell retired as resources of Thomson Middle School after 39 years in the McDuffie County School System.

"When I came in '71, I had no purpose of staying," Mr. Powell said in an interview with The McDuffie Mirror. "But, I've been blessed every day of my duration here."

Assistant Principal LaTasha Johnson and TMS secretaries hosted a retirement social gathering for Mr. Powell on Sunday, May 23 at the middle school.

"They actually invited people I hadn't seen in a while, people who tempered to to work here," Mr. Powell said. "Wow! It was just a good time."

Mr. Powell graduated from Georgia College and Official University in 1971, where he attended on a baseball scholarship. While there, his skills on third base earned him an draw to try out with the Baltimore Orioles. During the tryout, Mr. Powell said he was recognized and complimented on his fielding defense, but had heckler at bat. Thus, his dream of playing professional baseball ended.