CONWAY — We all thought the Trump-Harris race was going to be close — so much for that! Buckle up, fellow America roller coaster riders, because who knows what lies ahead on these tracks!
At the Conway polls Tuesday, one thing that stood out was how everyone stood in line quietly — definitely not discussing their political views.
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