Ukraine dinner at Milner's
People discussing their efforts to assist Ukraine’s battle against Russia included (from left) Chip Cross, George Milner, Carr Jones, and Dennis Meyer.
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The gathering at the home of George and Karen Milner revealed an extraordinary and largely unseen connection between Western North Carolina and a country fighting for survival against Russia.
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