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Tonight's Program

Lawrence Lore
Nov 24, 2025
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Don't forget to attend the Historical Society's November program: THE 1956 PINKSTAFF TORNADO tonight 7:00 pm November 24, 2025, at the Pleasant Ridge church located at the Pinkstaff corner of Rt 1 and County Rd 1540/Pinkstaff Lane. Presented by Larry Curry and Donna Burton, the program will feature photos and stories of the people who lived through this night of terror.

Admission is free. The public is invited.

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