CONWAY — Karoline Leavitt of Hampton brought her campaign for Congress to Conway last Tuesday, making a stop at the Lobster Trap restaurant on West Side Road to meet with supporters. Before Leavitt spoke to the group, however, the press was asked to leave.
Leavitt went around speaking one-on-one with individuals before speaking in front of the assembled group of about 12 people.
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