The campus entrance will also receive a significant facelift.
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The Splash Pad at the Marion Community Building’s Park will not operate until further notice due to the Stage 2 water shortage alert.
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A water main broke on U.S. Highway 70 East near Rolands Chapel Road.
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After losing both Cameron Boozer and Isaiah Evans to the NBA Draft, Duke head coach Jon Scheyer has softened the blow by receiving a commitment from former Wisconsin guard John Blackwell.
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The Bears never trailed on Sunday. They led 8-2 after one quarter and held at least a five-goal lead for the rest of the game.
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