CONWAY — Even Uncle Sam will be looking for a way to keep cool this Fourth of July, which figures to be the hottest day of 2019 with the first 90-degree day forecast.
Town officials are urging citizens to take precautions to beat the heat on the Fourth especially during the town of Conway’s annual Independence Day Celebration.
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