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Cover photo for Waynesville Bull Test Sale 2022

Waynesville Bull Test Sale 2022

The 43rd annual Waynesville Bull Sale is Saturday, December 3, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at the WNC Regional Livestock …

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Happy New Year!

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And the Winners Are.......

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Henderson County Livestock Newsletters

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