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<p>Photo courtesy of Habitat for Humanity</p><p>Dozens of volunteers and county residents turned out this weekend for the dedication of two new Habitat for Humanity homes on Viola Way in Dobson. Habitat spokesman Lynn Wilkes said Sunday&#8217;s dedications mark the second and third homes the group has helped provide for deserving families this year.</p>

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Dozens of volunteers and county residents turned out this weekend for the dedication of two new Habitat for Humanity homes on Viola Way in Dobson. Habitat spokesman Lynn Wilkes said Sunday’s dedications mark the second and third homes the group has helped provide for deserving families this year.

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Dozens of volunteers and county residents turned out this weekend for the dedication of two new Habitat for Humanity homes on Viola Way in Dobson. Habitat spokesman Lynn Wilkes said Sunday’s dedications mark the second and third homes the group has helped provide for deserving families this year.

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