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    ⚠️ Locust Shade Park will be CLOSED on Monday, April 29. Scheduled improvements of the main road of the park to include a new asphalt application will be happening on this day. 📍 Locust Shade Park, 4701 Locust Shade Dr, Triangle

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    ⚠️ Locust Shade Park will be CLOSED on Monday, April 29. Scheduled improvements of the main road of the park to include a new asphalt application will be happening on this day. 📍 Locust Shade Park, 4701 Locust Shade Dr, Triangle

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