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Tuggle school

The Tuggle School was built around 1870 for the education of the children in the Tuggle area. The school still stands today. The school is ... Read more

by Margaret Stockton, Thursday, February 7, 2019 9:41 am

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Welcoming the new year

As we welcome in 2019 let us remember all the good things God has given us this past year and ask him to be with ... Read more

by Margaret Stockton, Thursday, January 3, 2019 9:26 am

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Happy holidays

The Prospect Historical Society second annual Christmas decorating contest has been judged and the winners are: first place John and Nancy Mottley, second place Tracy ... Read more

by Margaret Stockton, Thursday, December 20, 2018 11:38 am

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Christmas decorating contest

This is the last week to participate in The Prospect Historical Society second annual Christmas decorating contest (door, yard or exterior of house, or all) ... Read more

by Margaret Stockton, Thursday, November 29, 2018 7:23 am

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Pig picking supper for a cause

The Prospect Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary Pig Picking Supper will be Saturday, Nov. 17, from 5-7 p.m. at the firehouse. The cost is a donation ... Read more

by Margaret Stockton, Thursday, November 15, 2018 8:21 am

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Historical Society to meet

We have now entered the 11th month of 2018, where has 2018 gone? Remember to set your clocks back one hour when you go to ... Read more

by Margaret Stockton, Thursday, November 1, 2018 8:43 am

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He is in charge

Rain, rain and more rain, God sends us what we need not what we want. Class reunions are so much fun. Wilbur Maxwell organized a ... Read more

by Margaret Stockton, Thursday, September 20, 2018 8:06 am

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Donations needed for auction

The Prospect Volunteer Fire Department is busying preparing for its Annual Harvest Sale, Saturday, Oct. 6. Do you have anything you want to get rid ... Read more

by Margaret Stockton, Thursday, September 13, 2018 10:07 am

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Welcome fall

I hope each of you have stayed cool this week as we end up August and welcome in September on Saturday. The Southall-Woodson family reunion ... Read more

by Margaret Stockton, Thursday, August 30, 2018 6:24 am

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Back to school picnic

Spears Mountain Baptist Church will be hosting a community back to school picnic Saturday at 4 p.m. Hot dogs, chips, baked beans and soft drinks ... Read more

by Margaret Stockton, Thursday, August 9, 2018 8:02 am

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Stocktons gather at Fuqua

Mary Jo Stockton and son Sean have returned home following an extended visit to Scotland visiting her parents and brothers and their families. Jeff Smith ... Read more

by Margaret Stockton, Thursday, August 2, 2018 7:25 am

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Be happy with what we have

We are never happy people, are we? If it rains we want it to stop, if it stops we want some rain, if it is ... Read more

by Margaret Stockton, Wednesday, July 25, 2018 6:39 pm

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Picnic a big success

The Prospect Historical Society hosted a Red, White, Blue picnic on Saturday July 14 from 6-8 p.m. There was a large turnout for this event ... Read more

by Margaret Stockton, Thursday, July 19, 2018 7:44 am

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Red, white and blue picnic

The Prospect Historical Society will host a red, white and blue picnic Saturday from 6-8 p.m. This will be held behind the “old” post office, ... Read more

by Margaret Stockton, Thursday, July 12, 2018 6:58 am

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Summer has arrived

Summer began June 21, have fun and stay safe. On Sunday we will welcome in the seventh month, July, of the year. The Prospect Historical ... Read more

by Margaret Stockton, Thursday, June 28, 2018 9:19 am

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It’s happening in Tuggle

Wishing all the Fathers a very Happy Father’s Day Sunday. The Prospect Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary will host its meatloaf supper Saturday from 5-7 p.m. ... Read more

by Margaret Stockton, Thursday, June 14, 2018 7:51 am

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News from the neighborhood

Memorial Day is a time to remember all the men and women who lost their lives in the service of their country and to honor ... Read more

by Margaret Stockton, Thursday, May 31, 2018 7:33 am

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Happenings in the neighborhood

Rain, rain go away for a while then come again in about two or three weeks. We sure did need the rain. The Prospect Historical ... Read more

by Margaret Stockton, Thursday, May 24, 2018 8:21 am

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Happy and joyous Mother’s Day

The Prospect Historical Society is selling raffle tickets for an 8-by-12 foot shed (by Buggy Top); STIHL MS170 powersaw and $50 cash. Members of the ... Read more

by Margaret Stockton, Thursday, May 10, 2018 10:51 am

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Events and happenings in Tuggle

The Prospect Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary asks you to mark your calendar for Saturday for its next meal, a spaghetti supper. Price is a donation. ... Read more

by Margaret Stockton, Thursday, April 26, 2018 9:59 am

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Dinner to benefit Prospect VFD

Saturday and Sunday are the last two days for the Waterworks Players production of “Gaslight.” All shows are at 8 p.m. The Prospect Volunteer Fire Departments ... Read more

by Margaret Stockton, Thursday, April 19, 2018 11:22 am

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Fellowship in the neighborhood

The Waterworks Players are gearing up for their next production “Gaslights.” The show runs April 13, 14, 21 and 22. All shows are at 8 ... Read more

by Margaret Stockton, Thursday, April 5, 2018 9:40 am

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Welcoming April

What happened to March? It looks like we just welcomed March, and now on Saturday it is marching itself right out of here so we ... Read more

by Margaret Stockton, Thursday, March 29, 2018 1:17 pm

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Winter sticks around

It looks and feels like Old Man Winter does not want to leave us. Mrs. Flora Bolt visited Lucille and Martha Alice at Brookview on ... Read more

by Margaret Stockton, Thursday, March 22, 2018 8:56 am

TUGGLE NEWS

Youth art exhibition at Longwood

Monday morning and a few snowflakes are falling. Remember, Irishmen, wear your green on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Smith enjoyed lunch at La Parota ... Read more

by Margaret Stockton, Thursday, March 15, 2018 2:13 pm

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Prayers for a speedy recovery

Well, we said goodbye to February and we welcomed March with its rain and wind. Let’s see if March comes in like a lion and ... Read more

by Margaret Stockton, Thursday, March 8, 2018 8:43 am

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Spaghetti supper set

Did you make it to the Prospect Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary’s pancake supper on the 17? You did not make it, the weather was too ... Read more

by Margaret Stockton, Thursday, February 22, 2018 8:43 am

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