World War II veteran William Brewer and Fort Bragg soldier Willie Pressley have more in common than they thought. Brewer used to fire a Howitzer while Pressley works with them today. The State Veterans Nursing Home is the only one in the state. Thursday's ceremony was also about raising awareness of the need for more facilities. We must care for the living and make sure the comfort of the living is taken care of.
Plans are under way to build another nursing home in Salisbury.
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