Steven Lee Buchanan, age 80, of Waynesville, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his family. Steven was born in New Hanover County, North Carolina, on Nov. 10, 1942, to the late Joseph and Doris Page Buchanan. He was retired from Dayco International after 34 years of faithful service.Free money to help would-be homeowners with down payments. WAYNESVILLE — Larry Michael "Mike" Lowder, 74, died Friday, Aug. 10, 2018.Nancy Jane Boyd Cowan, 90, of Jonathan Creek, passed away on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023, at Maggie Valley Nursing and Rehab. No Funeral or Memorial Services will be held. To plant a tree in memory of Nancy Cowan as a living tribute, please visit Tribute Store.Scott Muse, age 58, of Waynesville passed away on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023. Scott was born in Haywood County on April 7, 1965, to the late Robert Verlin and Arbadella Turner Muse. Scott was a graduate of Tuscola High School. He dedicated his life to Law Enforcement, retiring from Waynesville Police Department as a Detective …Jan 31, 2023 · WAYNESVILLE — June Suttles Swanger, age 88, passed away on Monday, Jan. 30, 2023, at Autumn Care of Waynesville. June was born in Joe in Madison County, North Carolina, on Jan. 8, 1935. She was the daughter of the late John Riley Suttles and late Ollie Victoria Reese Suttles.The Waynesville town council got a glimpse of the coming year's budget last week, which is stripped of most bells and whistles in anticipation of a cooling economy and to avoid a tax increase. Waynesville has been spared from the full brunt of inflation the past couple of years, thanks to the dual windfall of record sales tax gains fueled by ...0. Mary Jean Wood. Mary Pless Wood, 56, was cherished wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend who touched the lives of many with her kindness and compassion. Mary, was born on Sept. 18, 1967, to William and Elsie (Burnette) Pless in Haywood County and passed away on April 30, 2024, in Buncombe county at Mission Hospital. To plant a tree ...Luke Kinsland has been named the new director of the Waynesville’s Recreation Department, after serving as interim director since April following the retirement of former director Rhett Langston Kinsland grew up swimming at the Waynesville indoor pool, became a …Department of Veterans Affairs Death Index 1850-2010 over 14 million U.S. veterans and VA beneficiaries who died between the years 1850 and 2010. Find a Grave Index 1600s-Current browse over 240 million cemetery records. browse over 25 Haywood County and Waynesville, North Carolina obituary indexes, including newspaper obituaries, death indexes ...Dec 24, 2018. Samantha Bernardi, a Maggie Valley native, qualified for the Fall 2018 Dean's List at Belmont University. Eligibility is based on a minimum co…. Dec 17, 2018. The latest attempt to reinvigorate the aging Ghost Town amusement park in Maggie Valley has hit yet another major stumbling block, as one of t….Arthur Herrmann. Bob Herrmann passed away on Feb. 29, 2024, at his home in Waynesville. Born in Illinois, Bob is the son of the late Robert and Virginia Stein Herrmann. Bob had a successful career as an insurance agent, starting with John Hancock Mutual Life for 15 years and later opening his own State Farm agency in 1980. His …themountaineer.com 220 N Main Street Waynesville, NC 28786 Phone: 828-452-0661 Email: [email protected] 220 N Main Street Waynesville, NC 28786 Phone: 828-452-0661 Email: [email protected] news of the paper mill closure ricocheted through Haywood County in March, The Mountaineer launched a monumental project to document the legacy of mill and chronicle the history in a capstone publication. The commemorative Milltown Memories magazine appears in today's edition.. Kathy Ross served as the chief historian for the project.Waynesville, NC Obituaries at Dignity Memorial Waynesville Obituaries in the Charlotte Observer this week, past month, past year, all records Mountaineer Newspaper Obituaries (2010 - Current) at Genealogy Bank ($) North Carolina Death Indexes 1908-1967 (partial) and 1968-2004 (complete) at Ancestry.com ($) North Carolina Deaths 1906-1930 and ...Robert Bruce Pate. Jan 30, 2024. 0. Robert Bruce Pate. Rev. R Bruce Pate (retired) joined the Church Triumphant on Jan. 27, 2024, at the age of 95. Bruce was born on Jan. 3, 1929, in the small community of Institute in Lenoir County, North Carolina. After graduating from Wheat Swamp High School, Bruce entered Duke University, where he received ...Jul 11, 2022. 0. Mary Sue Balentine. WAYNESVILLE — Mary Sue McCracken Balentine, 82, passed away on Monday, July 11, 2022, at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late William Claude and Lenora Best McCracken. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Emmett Hillry ...Rose Ann Davis. Waynesville, Rose Ann Davis, 59, passed away on April 20, 2024, at Mission Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Howard and Ruby Payne Davis. Rose was a member of Belmont Baptist Church. She was the Secretary for the Haywood County Literacy Council and did tax preparations. Left to cherish her memory is her beloved son Ben ...296 North Main Street. Waynesville, North Carolina. Donna West Obituary. Visit the Wells Funeral Homes, Inc. & Cremation Services-Waynesville website to view the full …May 19, 2023. 0. Waynesville, Rachel Ann Thompson Parker, 86, passed away on Monday, May 8, 2023, at Autumn Care of Waynesville. A native of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Carl Winston and Ann Cagle Thompson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Wiley “Gene” Parker, who died in 2020; brothers ...Realtors roll up their sleeves to put some spring in downtown Canton park. May 1, 2024. CANTON — A $7,500 national grant secured by local Realtors has provided benches and new landscaping at Sorrells Street Park in Canton. +4.Haywood County’s first newspaper, The Waynesville News, was established by owner and publisher W.S. Hemby on January 16, 1884. It was only four pages and printed on a six column format. A copy of the first edition is on display in The Mountaineer conference room. The Waynesville News was sold to J.P. Herren in 1887 but lasted only a few months.A special show-and-tell for history buffs: Tales and Treasures from Haywood's past come back to life. Feb 29, 2024. Apple paddles, Pulitzer-prize winning novelists, a woman's 150-year old saddle, a travel bag packed with century-old pictures and documents ye…. +3.Charles R. Border II (Chuck), aged 79, passed away on Friday, July 28, 2023. Chuck was born in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1943, and soon after the war, his family moved to North Carolina, eventually settling in Waynesville. He loved these mountains and built lifelong friendships while exploring Pisgah and the surrounding areas, most often the ...BREAK FROM CAMPAIGNING — Election Day was a well-deserved break for Chuck Dickson, who knocked on 1,000 doors and personally spoke to over 600 voters during a boots-on-the-ground campaign. He was the top vote getter for alderman. The results are nearly in for the Waynesville town board race. There are six candidates …Waynesville obits and death notices from funeral homes, newspapers and families. Mark T Noland. Waynesville, NC. Jack Swanger. Waynesville, NC. See All Obituaries. See All Obituaries.Melvin Lee Robinson, a man who was loved by everyone, passed away on Monday, April 1, 2024, at his residence. He was born May 18, 1947, to the late Clyde M. Robinson and the late Frankie Jo D. Robinson and had made his home in Haywood County all of his life. To plant a tree in memory of Melvin Robinson as a living tribute, please visit Tribute ...Mountaineer obits are an excellent source of information about those long-lost family members in Waynesville, North Carolina. With the Mountaineer obituary archives being one of the leading sources for uncovering your history in North Carolina, it's important to know how to perform a Mountaineer obituary search to access this wealth of research ...Our Waynesville funeral home. Founded in 1928 by N.W. Garrett and his wife, Mary Moody Garrett, Garrett Funeral Home is one of the oldest funeral homes in Waynesville, serving Haywood, Jackson, Madison and Buncomb counties. Our funeral home offers a setting where guests feel at home as they relax in rocking chairs on our covered porch.Waynesville and Maggie Police join forces in drug bust. By Aarik Long [email protected]. Dec 20, 2023. 0. 1 of 3. ARRESTED — Jonathan Shayne Jenkins was arrested last week on multiple drug related charges. ARRESTED — Mary Jane Woodring was arrested last week on multiple drug related charges. ARRESTED — …Tre Franklin, a Team Waynesville candidate for town council, goes door-to-door in a neighborhood. UNITED FRONT — Three Team Waynesville candidates — Joey Reece, Peggy Hannah and Stephanie Sutton — chat during a Haywood County Chamber of Commerce candidate meet-and-greet earlier this month. A slate of candidates running under the banner of ...Mary Ellen Smith Pressley, a dedicated homemaker who found joy in caring for her family, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. She was born in 1936 in Haywood County, North Carolina, to the late Lonnie and Vernie Blaylock Smith. Mary was a graduate of Bethel High School where she laid the foundation for a ...Waynesville Police officers are currently in a standoff with an armed man in the Ninevah community of Waynesville. There is currently no danger to the public. The suspect has retreated into a home following an exchange of gunfire.Our intrepid guides take a break from skiing and snowboarding to try out some of Whistler's alternative activity highlights. IN EPISODE 3, our intrepid guides take a break from ski...Susie Marie Pittman Cope, age 86, of Waynesville, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023. She was born in Haywood County on Aug. 23, 1937, to the late Edward and Edna Fisher Pittman. Susie loved to cook, bake, read and watch the Braves and Panthers. In her earlier years, she loved watching NASCAR and being at Lake Chatuge. Susie ...Sports. May 18, 2024. After winning their opening round game, Pisgah softball saw their campaign come to a close with a 5-2 loss to No. 2 Kings Mountain. +2. Sports. May 18, 2024. Tuscola soccer saw their season come to an end in the first round of the state playoffs, dropping their match against Oak Grove 3-1. +33.ON THE FLOOR — Megan Brown and Chris Allen are shown on the bottling floor of the Waynesville Soda Jerks plant on 35 Bridges St. in Waynesville. The business soon outgrew their space and moved to a hand-bottling operation at the HCC small business incubator in 2015.Waynesville, Gene Wilson Messer, 84, passed away on Saturday, March 12, 2022. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Brownlow and Rethea Sutton Messer. In addition to his parents, he wMORE HOUSES — Waynesville Inn and Golf Club wanted to build 12 homes on 3.5 acres, which well exceeds the half-acre lot zoning requirements. MAKING A CASE — Patrick Bradshaw with Civil Engineer Concepts presents plans on behalf of the golf course.Billy Ray Frizzell (Ray), 89, passed away on Dec. 8, 2023, leaving behind a legacy that will be cherished by his loved ones. Born on Sept. 24, 1934, in Jackson County, Billy Ray was the son of Arthur and Thelma Johnson Frizzell. Ray’s remarkable career spanned over four decades at Champion Paper, where he served as a Machine Manager before ...Dec 24, 2018. Samantha Bernardi, a Maggie Valley native, qualified for the Fall 2018 Dean's List at Belmont University. Eligibility is based on a minimum co…. Dec 17, 2018. The latest attempt to reinvigorate the aging Ghost Town amusement park in Maggie Valley has hit yet another major stumbling block, as one of t….Robert Bruce Pate. Jan 30, 2024. 0. Robert Bruce Pate. Rev. R Bruce Pate (retired) joined the Church Triumphant on Jan. 27, 2024, at the age of 95. Bruce was born on Jan. 3, 1929, in the small community of Institute in Lenoir County, North Carolina. After graduating from Wheat Swamp High School, Bruce entered Duke University, where he received ...ParaLee Evans Messer, 84, of Waynesville, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024. ParaLee was born in the Hemphill Section of Haywood County on May 5, 1939, to the late Verlin and Mary Burgess Evans. ParaLee was a member of Cove Creek Baptist Church and a faithful Christian. She enjoyed cooking, sewing, crocheting, and camping.Step back in time to a Norman Rockwell Christmas scene during “A Smoky Mountain Christmas Celebration” in downtown Waynesville from 6-9 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 9.Smoky Mountain Cremations and Funeral Service. Mar 4, 2024. 0. Catherine "Bobbie" Smathers Banks. Catherine "Bobbie" Smathers Banks, 88, passed away at Autumn Care of Waynesville on March 1, 2024.David L. Cabe. WAYNESVILLE — David Lindon Cabe, 70, passed away Monday, July 19, 2021, following a brief period of declining health. David was preceded in death by his parents Ardell and Lucille Cabe of Macon County. David was an unselfish man who gave much and asked for little in return. He was a humble man by nature, but he had no reason to ...Browse Waynesville local obituaries on Legacy.com. Find service information, send flowers, and leave memories and thoughts in the Guestbook for your …Jan 31, 2023 · WAYNESVILLE — June Suttles Swanger, age 88, passed away on Monday, Jan. 30, 2023, at Autumn Care of Waynesville. June was born in Joe in Madison County, North Carolina, on Jan. 8, 1935. She was the daughter of the late John Riley Suttles and late Ollie Victoria Reese Suttles.Robert Campbell. WAYNESVILLE — Robert Perry Campbell, 59, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020, at Haywood Regional Medical Center. Robert was a native of Haywood County and the son of the late James Floyd and Jane Fisher Campbell. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son, Robert “Robb” Perry Campbell, Jr.; and ...The sitting town council is in the fight of their lives against tough competition from a slate of challengers dubbed “Team Waynesville.”. The essence of Waynesville is on the line, according to the incumbents who made their case at a candidate forum hosted by The Mountaineer last week. 5.NEW LOCATION — This property, formerly home to the 30th Judicial District Alliance, will soon be home to a Cook Out restaurant. Aarik Long. Cook Out — a fast-food chain known for burgers, fries, dogs and milkshakes in dozens of flavors — is coming to South Main Street in Waynesville.May 23, 2023. 0. Linda H. Hardin. WAYNESVILLE — Linda Lois Higgins Hardin,78, passed away on Monday, May 22, 2023, at her residence. Linda was a native of Haywood County and a daughter of the late Pete and Louise Liner Higgins. She was a selfless mother and grandma to her children and grandchildren, always putting them first before herself.Monroe A. Miller, Jr. Wells Waynesville. Feb 4, 2024. 0. Monroe Albert Miller, Jr. passed away on Jan. 30, 2024, at his residence. He was born on Sept. 18, 1947 in Long Branch, NJ. Monroe was the son of Monroe A. Miller, Sr. and Margaret Keneally Miller. Monroe had a notable career in the field of electrical engineering.Jack Cummings Walker, 84, of Waynesville, passed peacefully in his home, surrounded by his immediate family on Saturday, March 30, 2024. He was born July 29, 1939, in Canton, North Carolina, and spent the majority of his life in Waynesville, North Carolina. Jack was the youngest son of Ethel Best Walker and Joseph Howell "Ted" Walker and ...Waynesville Mayor Gary Caldwell shoves challenger Joey Reece during an exchange between at a candidate forum hosted by The Mountaineer on Tuesday night, while opponent John Barrett looks on.The Mountaineer, Waynesville, North Carolina. 29,805 likes · 1,714 talking about this. Haywood's #1 news source.Carolyn Chandler Auberry passed away on May 9, 2024. She was 91 years old. Carolyn was born in Weaverville, North Carolina on July 9, 1932. She was proud of her basketball prowess at Flat Creek and her standing in her high school graduating class of eight students. She earned her degree at Western Carolina and began working as an elementary ...Save. CANTON — Roger Lee Sutton, 68, passed away on Thursday, April 20, 2023, at his residence. He was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, and the son of the late Robert Lee Sutton who passed away in 2012. Roger worked for Champion International, Blue Ridge Paper, and retired from Evergreen Packaging as a truck driver for 37 years.The pool is now limited to 50 percent capacity until the COVID-19 virus runs its course. Julianne Kuykendall. The Waynesville Recreation Center will open the pool and water park only beginning Monday, June 1. The operating hours for the pool will be Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and closed on Sunday.Oct 12, 2023 · Perry Lee Buchanan, went to be with the Lord on Oct. 10, 2023, after a long battle with diabetes with his loving family by his side. He was 74 years old. Perry’s compassionate nature and dedication to helping others defined his life and left an indelible mark on those who knew him. Born on August 8, 1949 in Haywood County, Perry was the son ...1935-2024. Smoky Mountain Cremations and Funeral Service. WAYNESVILLE — Kenneth "Kenny" Michael Underwood, 88 passed away, Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024, after a brief illness. Kenny was born in Haywood County on April 17, 1935, and is the son of the late Frank Allen Underwood and Lucille Tate Underwood. He was preceded in death by his brother ...Clay Johnson Morgan, a dedicated United Methodist Minister, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. He was born August 4, 1941, the oldest of four children born to Bain and Alice Morgan in the small community of Love Joy, outside of Troy, North Carolina. At the age of 12, at Love Joy Camp Meeting, he turned his life over to God and felt the ...Apr 6, 2024. 0. TOWNHOME SITE — Eight townhomes are planned for this 1.1-acre tract at the intersection of Sulphur Springs and Eagles Nest in Waynesville. Paul Nielsen. The Waynesville planning board signed off a proposed plan for eight townhomes on just over one acre of land that will be marketed toward first-time home buyers.The Waynesville mountaineer. (Waynesville, Haywood Co., N.C.) 1925-1972, January 07, 1926, Image 1, presented by the North Carolina Digital Heritage Center in partnership with Haywood County Public Library and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and State Archives of North Carolina.After a tow truck worker was critically injured in Orlando, a group of tow trucks came to brighten his night with a moving tribute. FAMILY — Austin Gayne, 25, a Waynesville native, is in critical condition after being hit by a car while on the job in Orlando, Florida. He is the sole provider of his family.Dec 14, 2023. 0. Martha Allen Goodin. Martha Allen Goodin, a beloved mother, wife, and dedicated caregiver, passed away on Dec. 12, 2023. She was born on in Georgia to the late Jimmy and Virgie Toole Allen. Martha leaves behind a legacy of compassion and service that touched the lives of many. Martha dedicated her career to the field of daycare ...Gayle Patricia Hammeal passed away peacefully at her residence on April 17, 2024. She was born on March 22, 1946, in Plainfield, New Jersey, to her loving parents, Clarkson Maxwell Hammeal and Eleanor Ruh Hammeal. Her parents moved her and her brother to Wethersfield, Connecticut, in 1949 where they planted roots and thrived.John Vanderstar (90) died on Dec. 6, 2023, at Deerfield Episcopal Retirement Community in Asheville, North Carolina, after a courageous struggle with heart disease and Parkinson's. John was born in Jersey City, New Jersey, and was raised there and in Florida. He graduated from high school at the age of fifteen and won a full scholarship to ...SEND US YOUR VIEWS — The Mountaineer welcomes letters to the editor. Letters should be no longer than 350 words and may be mailed to The Mountaineer, 220 N. Main St., Waynesville, NC 28786, or submitted directly on the website at www.themountaineer.com.Get ratings and reviews for the top 11 lawn companies in Mountain House, CA. Helping you find the best lawn companies for the job. Expert Advice On Improving Your Home All Projects...Bobby Vance Lunsford. Robert “Bobby” Vance Lunsford, 82, of High Point, North Carolina, and formerly of Waynesville, passed away, Friday March 8, 2024, at his residence in High Point. Born June 29, 1941, in Waynesville, Bobby was the eldest son of the late Lloyd Lunsford and the late Eunice Stewart Lunsford. Bobby worked at Dayco in ...Nov 23, 2021. 0. Robert Brown. WAYNESVILLE — Robert Marvin Brown, 74, passed away on Monday, Nov. 22, 2021, at his residence. A native of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Marvin Reeves and Roxie Anner Smith Brown. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Ronnie Brown and his mother-in-law, Flora Mae Ball ...Puma, panther, mountain cat, mountain lion, mountain screamer, painter, catamount and, yes, cougar. This cat has a lot of names! Advertisement Did you know the cougar holds one of ...Hundreds of runners will take to the streets of Waynesville Saturday, April 6, for the Mighty Four Miler and Gateway to the Smokies Half Marathon. The Mighty Four Miler is a tribute race for hometown hero Riley Howell, a Waynesville native who was tragically killed in a school shooting at UNC-Charlotte in 2019 when tackling the gunman to save …The town of Waynesville is hosting a public input meeting as part of a stormwater master plan study from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 22, at the Waynesville Recreation Center. Topics will include water quality concerns, flooding issues and possible solutions for mitigating stormwater issues.Shane Ezell. Shane Ezell, 52, a beloved member of the Waynesville community, passed away doing what he loved most as an avid hunter on Nov. 18, 2023. He was born on March 7, 1971, and leaves behind a legacy that will be remembered for years to come. Education played an important role in Shane's life. He graduated from Tuscola High School in ...John Vanderstar (90) died on Dec. 6, 2023, at Deerfield Episcopal Retirement Community in Asheville, North Carolina, after a courageous struggle with heart disease and Parkinson's. John was born in Jersey City, New Jersey, and was raised there and in Florida. He graduated from high school at the age of fifteen and won a full scholarship to ...Crawford - Ray. Jan 24, 2023. 0. Leanna and James Ross (“Ross”) Kilpatrick, both 80, have begun their heavenly journey, bound together in eternity as they were on earth. Leanna’s spirit was lifted up on Jan. 16, 2023, after a long battle with multiple sclerosis. Ross was taken into the fold on Jan. 19, 2023, after a brief illness.NEW LOT — Waynesville town council along with property owner Chuck Reece and members of his family at a ribbon cutting for the 22-spot parking lot in downtown Waynesville. PUBLIC PARKING — There is now public parking at the intersection of Haywood and Church street.The Waynesville Inn Golf Resort and Spa, also known as the Waynesville Country Club, has been sold. According to documents filed with the Haywood County Register of Deeds, the parcels that make up the golf course and resort — which total about 170 acres — were sold for a combined $8,900,500. The more expensive property was sold by Mountain ...Waynesville bans crypto currency mining operations. CONSTANT HUM — A crypto mining facility is essentially a giant warehouse filled banks of computer servers, which generate a loud and incessant drone. Waynesville has come up with an easy fix to the crypto mining dilemma facing mountain communities: ban ‘em.Save. Jason Eugene Moody, age 57, of Waynesville, North Carolina passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2023, at Mission Hospital. Jason was born in Haywood County on May 5, 1966, to the late Charles and Shirley Sheehan Moody. Jason was the Captain of the Maggie Valley Fire and Rescue, where he served honorably for 37 years.Thomas Glenn Moore Obituary. It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Thomas Glenn Moore (Waynesville, North Carolina), who passed away on January 4, 2021, at the age of 57, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the …Betty Kathel Lawrence. WAYNESVILLE — Betty Kathel Ratliff Lawrence, 90, passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2023, at Smoky Mountain Health & Rehabilitation Center. A native of Arkansas, she was a daughter of Garland Ratliff and Fannie Mae Franklin Ratliff. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Billy Joe Lawrence, who died in 2002 .... Jason Eugene Moody. Jason Eugene Moody, ag3 days ago · Browse Waynesville local obituaries on Steven Lee Buchanan, age 80, of Waynesville, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his family. Steven was born in New Hanover County, North Carolina, on Nov. 10, 1942, to the late Joseph and Doris Page Buchanan. He was retired from Dayco International after 34 years of faithful service. Monroe A. Miller, Jr. Wells Waynesville. Feb 4, Chrissy Hill. Wells Waynesville. Oct 24, 2023. 0. Chrissy Hill. WAYNESVILLE — Chrissy Hill, 63, passed away on Oct. 20, 2023, at CarePartners. She was born in Georgia to parents, Lother and Jeanette Wiehulla. She is preceded in death by two sisters, Carroll and Clair Wiehulla. Chrissy worked as a teller trainer in the banking industry and ... P.O. Box 629, Waynesville, NC 28786 • 828.452.4251. Go to ...
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