CONWAY — Griffin Hill is following in his brothers’ footsteps, and he’s proud to do so.
Griffin, 18, of Center Conway recently joined his older brothers in achieving a milestone. After years of being a Boy Scout, he earned the rank of Eagle Scout with Palm.
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