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    Linda and Dan Salerno with Valentino, left, and Sante at the Humane Society of Charlotte’s annual Ties & Tails gala at Ballantyne Hotel. (Photo by Adam Jennings - Special to the Observer)
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    Hilary Coman and Toby at the Humane Society of Charlotte’s annual Ties & Tails gala at Ballantyne Hotel. (Photo by Adam Jennings - Special to the Observer)
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    Well-behaved dogs stepped out in style with their owners for the Humane Society of Charlotte’s annual Ties & Tails gala at Ballantyne Hotel. (Photo by Adam Jennings - Special to the Observer)
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    Hatti, Phoebi and Crissi meet a new friend at the Humane Society of Charlotte’s annual Ties & Tails gala at Ballantyne Hotel. (Photo by Adam Jennings - Special to the Observer)
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    Well-behaved dogs stepped out in style with their owners for the Humane Society of Charlotte’s annual Ties & Tails gala at Ballantyne Hotel. (Photo by Adam Jennings - Special to the Observer)
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    Well-behaved dogs stepped out in style with their owners for the Humane Society of Charlotte’s annual Ties & Tails gala at Ballantyne Hotel. (Photo by Adam Jennings - Special to the Observer)
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    Well-behaved dogs stepped out in style with their owners for the Humane Society of Charlotte’s annual Ties & Tails gala at Ballantyne Hotel. (Photo by Adam Jennings - Special to the Observer)
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    Well-behaved dogs stepped out in style with their owners for the Humane Society of Charlotte’s annual Ties & Tails gala at Ballantyne Hotel. (Photo by Adam Jennings - Special to the Observer)
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    Well-behaved dogs stepped out in style with their owners for the Humane Society of Charlotte’s annual Ties & Tails gala at Ballantyne Hotel. (Photo by Adam Jennings - Special to the Observer)
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    Trisha Lopez, right, and Remington talk with a guest at the Humane Society of Charlotte’s annual Ties & Tails gala at Ballantyne Hotel. (Photo by Adam Jennings - Special to the Observer)
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    Well-behaved dogs stepped out in style with their owners for the Humane Society of Charlotte’s annual Ties & Tails gala at Ballantyne Hotel. (Photo by Adam Jennings - Special to the Observer)
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    Tom Mounts and Nicky at the Humane Society of Charlotte’s annual Ties & Tails gala at Ballantyne Hotel. (Photo by Adam Jennings - Special to the Observer)
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    Wendy Underwood and Max (owner) and Max meet a new friend at the Humane Society of Charlotte’s annual Ties & Tails gala at Ballantyne Hotel. (Photo by Adam Jennings - Special to the Observer)
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    Greg Crumpton with Hatti, Phoebi and Crissi at the Humane Society of Charlotte’s annual Ties & Tails gala at Ballantyne Hotel. (Photo by Adam Jennings - Special to the Observer)
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    Valentino, left, and Sante were among the well-behaved dogs who stepped out in style with their owners for the Humane Society of Charlotte’s annual Ties & Tails gala at Ballantyne Hotel. (Photo by Adam Jennings - Special to the Observer)
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    Atmosphere at the Humane Society of Charlotte’s annual Ties & Tails gala at Ballantyne Hotel. (Photo by Adam Jennings - Special to the Observer)
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    Wendy Underwood and Max at the Humane Society of Charlotte’s annual Ties & Tails gala at Ballantyne Hotel. (Photo by Adam Jennings - Special to the Observer)
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    Hatti, Phoebi and Crissi know the importance of acessorizing for a special event. They were among the well-behaved dogs who stepped out in style with their owners for the Humane Society of Charlotte’s annual Ties & Tails gala at Ballantyne Hotel. (Photo by Adam Jennings - Special to the Observer)
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    Well-behaved dogs stepped out in style with their owners for the Humane Society of Charlotte’s annual Ties & Tails gala at Ballantyne Hotel. (Photo by Adam Jennings - Special to the Observer)
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    Remington was among the well-behaved dogs who stepped out in style with their owners for the Humane Society of Charlotte’s annual Ties & Tails gala at Ballantyne Hotel. (Photo by Adam Jennings - Special to the Observer)
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    Julie and Scott Mercer at the Patriot Gala at Quail Hollow Club. The sold-out event hosted by the nonprofit Patriot Charities raises money for wounded warriors in the Carolinas and included a solemn salute to fallen soliders from our area followed by a 21-gun salute. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    Kristen Winslett with her friend's dog, Gus, at the Humane Society of Charlotte’s annual Ties & Tails gala at Ballantyne Hotel. (Photo by Adam Jennings - Special to the Observer)
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    Marie Godwin and Sidney with auctioneer Hardin Minor at the Humane Society of Charlotte’s annual Ties & Tails gala at Ballantyne Hotel. (Photo by Adam Jennings - Special to the Observer)
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    Caroline Randel and Andy Dulin at the Patriot Gala at Quail Hollow Club. The sold-out event hosted by the nonprofit Patriot Charities raises money for wounded warriors in the Carolinas and included a solemn salute to fallen soliders from our area followed by a 21-gun salute. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    Well-behaved dogs stepped out in style with their owners for the Humane Society of Charlotte’s annual Ties & Tails gala at Ballantyne Hotel. (Photo by Adam Jennings - Special to the Observer)
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    Samuel Givens and Thad Givens at the Patriot Gala at Quail Hollow Club. The sold-out event hosted by the nonprofit Patriot Charities raises money for wounded warriors in the Carolinas and included a solemn salute to fallen soliders from our area followed by a 21-gun salute. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    Nelia and Will Dolan at the Patriot Gala at Quail Hollow Club. The sold-out event hosted by the nonprofit Patriot Charities raises money for wounded warriors in the Carolinas and included a solemn salute to fallen soliders from our area followed by a 21-gun salute. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    Oksana and Matt Boyd at the Patriot Gala at Quail Hollow Club. The sold-out event hosted by the nonprofit Patriot Charities raises money for wounded warriors in the Carolinas and included a solemn salute to fallen soliders from our area followed by a 21-gun salute. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    Dr. Tom Duncan and his wife, Kristy, at the Patriot Gala at Quail Hollow Club. The sold-out event hosted by the nonprofit Patriot Charities raises money for wounded warriors in the Carolinas and included a solemn salute to fallen soliders from our area followed by a 21-gun salute. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    Guests at the Patriot Gala at Quail Hollow Club. The sold-out event hosted by the nonprofit Patriot Charities raises money for wounded warriors in the Carolinas and included a solemn salute to fallen soliders from our area followed by a 21-gun salute. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    Sookie was among the well-behaved dogs who stepped out in style with their owners for the Humane Society of Charlotte’s annual Ties & Tails gala at Ballantyne Hotel. (Photo by Adam Jennings - Special to the Observer)
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    Earl Driggers and Gabbie at the Humane Society of Charlotte’s annual Ties & Tails gala at Ballantyne Hotel. (Photo by Adam Jennings - Special to the Observer)
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    Brenda Tillman and Coleman Burnett at the Patriot Gala at Quail Hollow Club. The sold-out event hosted by the nonprofit Patriot Charities raises money for wounded warriors in the Carolinas and included a solemn salute to fallen soliders from our area followed by a 21-gun salute. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    Patriot Charities incoming board president Dana Bradley, center, surrounded by family and guests at the Patriot Gala at Quail Hollow Club. The sold-out event hosted by the nonprofit Patriot Charities raises money for wounded warriors in the Carolinas and included a solemn salute to fallen soliders from our area followed by a 21-gun salute. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    Guests at the Patriot Gala at Quail Hollow Club. The sold-out event hosted by the nonprofit Patriot Charities raises money for wounded warriors in the Carolinas and included a solemn salute to fallen soliders from our area followed by a 21-gun salute. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    Tom Blake, Bek Blake, Cindy Hurleigh and Steve Hurleigh at the Patriot Gala at Quail Hollow Club. The sold-out event hosted by the nonprofit Patriot Charities raises money for wounded warriors in the Carolinas and included a solemn salute to fallen soliders from our area followed by a 21-gun salute. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    Randy Keatley, Karen Keatley, John Parker and Luan Parker at the Patriot Gala at Quail Hollow Club. The sold-out event hosted by the nonprofit Patriot Charities raises money for wounded warriors in the Carolinas and included a solemn salute to fallen soliders from our area followed by a 21-gun salute. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    Commander Pierre Russell, Britney Woolever, Scott Macek, Hannah Luke, Carlos Martinez and Master Gunner Sargeant B. J. McKay at the American Cancer Society's annual "Take a Slice Out of Cancer" fundraiser at Villa Francesca restaurant. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    Dana Bradley, newly elected board president of the nonprofit Patriot Charities, joins emcee Erica Bryant of WSOC-TV and his father, Master Chief Petty Officer Charles E. Bradley, at the Patriot Gala at Quail Hollow Club. The sold-out event hosted by the nonprofit Patriot Charities raises money for wounded warriors in the Carolinas and included a solemn salute to fallen soliders from our area followed by a 21-gun salute. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    Guests at the Patriot Gala at Quail Hollow Club. The sold-out event hosted by the nonprofit Patriot Charities raises money for wounded warriors in the Carolinas and included a solemn salute to fallen soliders from our area followed by a 21-gun salute. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    Emcee Erica Bryant of WSOC-TV at the Patriot Gala at Quail Hollow Club. The sold-out event hosted by the nonprofit Patriot Charities raises money for wounded warriors in the Carolinas and included a solemn salute to fallen soliders from our area followed by a 21-gun salute. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    Guests at the Patriot Gala at Quail Hollow Club. The sold-out event hosted by the nonprofit Patriot Charities raises money for wounded warriors in the Carolinas and included a solemn salute to fallen soliders from our area followed by a 21-gun salute. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    Mary and Bill Owen at the Patriot Gala at Quail Hollow Club. The sold-out event hosted by the nonprofit Patriot Charities raises money for wounded warriors in the Carolinas and included a solemn salute to fallen soliders from our area followed by a 21-gun salute. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    Atmosphere at the Patriot Gala at Quail Hollow Club. The sold-out event hosted by the nonprofit Patriot Charities raises money for wounded warriors in the Carolinas and included a solemn salute to fallen soliders from our area followed by a 21-gun salute. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    Guests at the Patriot Gala at Quail Hollow Club. The sold-out event hosted by the nonprofit Patriot Charities raises money for wounded warriors in the Carolinas and included a solemn salute to fallen soliders from our area followed by a 21-gun salute. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    The American Cancer Society's annual "Take a Slice Out of Cancer" fundraiser at Villa Francesca restaurant. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    Panther fan Pac Man at the American Cancer Society's annual "Take a Slice Out of Cancer" fundraiser at Villa Francesca restaurant. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    Brittney Cason and Frank Garcia at the American Cancer Society's annual "Take a Slice Out of Cancer" fundraiser at Villa Francesca restaurant. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    Brandi and Jeff Parker at the Patriot Gala at Quail Hollow Club. The sold-out event hosted by the nonprofit Patriot Charities raises money for wounded warriors in the Carolinas and included a solemn salute to fallen soliders from our area followed by a 21-gun salute. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    Jennifer Jackson at the Patriot Gala at Quail Hollow Club. The sold-out event hosted by the nonprofit Patriot Charities raises money for wounded warriors in the Carolinas and included a solemn salute to fallen soliders from our area followed by a 21-gun salute. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    Atmosphere at the Patriot Gala at Quail Hollow Club. The sold-out event hosted by the nonprofit Patriot Charities raises money for wounded warriors in the Carolinas and included a solemn salute to fallen soliders from our area followed by a 21-gun salute. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    Jim and Libby Kelligrew at the Patriot Gala at Quail Hollow Club. The sold-out event hosted by the nonprofit Patriot Charities raises money for wounded warriors in the Carolinas and included a solemn salute to fallen soliders from our area followed by a 21-gun salute. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    Amy and Paul Lothrop at the Patriot Gala at Quail Hollow Club. The sold-out event hosted by the nonprofit Patriot Charities raises money for wounded warriors in the Carolinas and included a solemn salute to fallen soliders from our area followed by a 21-gun salute. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    Guests at the Patriot Gala at Quail Hollow Club. The sold-out event hosted by the nonprofit Patriot Charities raises money for wounded warriors in the Carolinas and included a solemn salute to fallen soliders from our area followed by a 21-gun salute. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    Brad and Julia McLain, Sue and Jim Moore, and Bonnie and Michael Gilbert at the Patriot Gala at Quail Hollow Club. The sold-out event hosted by the nonprofit Patriot Charities raises money for wounded warriors in the Carolinas and included a solemn salute to fallen soliders from our area followed by a 21-gun salute. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    William Wilson and Mayor Anthony Foxx at the American Cancer Society's annual "Take a Slice Out of Cancer" fundraiser at Villa Francesca restaurant. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    Commander Sgt. Major Jim Champagne and Eric Lloyd at the Patriot Gala at Quail Hollow Club. The sold-out event hosted by the nonprofit Patriot Charities raises money for wounded warriors in the Carolinas and included a solemn salute to fallen soliders from our area followed by a 21-gun salute. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    The American Cancer Society's annual "Take a Slice Out of Cancer" fundraiser at Villa Francesca restaurant. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    The American Cancer Society's annual "Take a Slice Out of Cancer" fundraiser at Villa Francesca restaurant. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    Francesca Suppa, Kristina Uhl and Abby Menchinger at the American Cancer Society's annual "Take a Slice Out of Cancer" fundraiser at Villa Francesca restaurant. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    Owner Louie Suppa, Megan Brenneman and Francesca Suppa at the American Cancer Society's annual "Take a Slice Out of Cancer" fundraiser at Villa Francesca restaurant. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    Singer Kylie Russell at the American Cancer Society's annual "Take a Slice Out of Cancer" fundraiser at Villa Francesca restaurant. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    Miss Charlotte Teen USA Lindsay Baker at the American Cancer Society's annual "Take a Slice Out of Cancer" fundraiser at Villa Francesca restaurant. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    The American Cancer Society's annual "Take a Slice Out of Cancer" fundraiser at Villa Francesca restaurant. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    Miss Charlotte Teen USA Lindsay Baker with Margueritte Suppa at the American Cancer Society's annual "Take a Slice Out of Cancer" fundraiser at Villa Francesca restaurant. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    U.S. Rep. Sue Myrick and Dana Bradley at the Patriot Gala at Quail Hollow Club. The sold-out event hosted by the nonprofit Patriot Charities raises money for wounded warriors in the Carolinas and included a solemn salute to fallen soliders from our area followed by a 21-gun salute. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    Ashlee and Christian Smalls at the American Cancer Society's annual "Take a Slice Out of Cancer" fundraiser at Villa Francesca restaurant. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    Jim Miller, Charlene Miller and Dave Beumer at the Patriot Gala at Quail Hollow Club. The sold-out event hosted by the nonprofit Patriot Charities raises money for wounded warriors in the Carolinas and included a solemn salute to fallen soliders from our area followed by a 21-gun salute. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    Tyler Johnson and Anna Kooiman at the American Cancer Society's annual "Take a Slice Out of Cancer" fundraiser at Villa Francesca restaurant. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    Julie Lopett and Farjia Fulton at the Patriot Gala at Quail Hollow Club. The sold-out event hosted by the nonprofit Patriot Charities raises money for wounded warriors in the Carolinas and included a solemn salute to fallen soliders from our area followed by a 21-gun salute. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    Jennifer Roberts and Chief Monroe at the American Cancer Society's annual "Take a Slice Out of Cancer" fundraiser at Villa Francesca restaurant. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    Mayor Foxx, owner Louie Suppa and Margueritte Suppa at the American Cancer Society's annual "Take a Slice Out of Cancer" fundraiser at Villa Francesca restaurant. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    Jessica Lamb and Kelsey Halford at the Patriot Gala at Quail Hollow Club. The sold-out event hosted by the nonprofit Patriot Charities raises money for wounded warriors in the Carolinas and included a solemn salute to fallen soliders from our area followed by a 21-gun salute. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    Hannah Mozeley and Madison Green at the American Cancer Society's annual "Take a Slice Out of Cancer" fundraiser at Villa Francesca restaurant. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    Jane and William Snyder at the Patriot Gala at Quail Hollow Club. The sold-out event hosted by the nonprofit Patriot Charities raises money for wounded warriors in the Carolinas and included a solemn salute to fallen soliders from our area followed by a 21-gun salute. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    The American Cancer Society's annual "Take a Slice Out of Cancer" fundraiser at Villa Francesca restaurant. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    Quze Richardson and Michael Richardson at the American Cancer Society's annual "Take a Slice Out of Cancer" fundraiser at Villa Francesca restaurant. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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