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‘It’s astounding’: Local World War II veteran turns 100

WAXHAW, N.C. — Channel 9 has highlighted veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms, but none of them were quiet like World War II Navy veteran Muriel Overton.

She just celebrated a major milestone in her life on none other than Veterans Day.

“I’m over 100 now. My birthday was on the 11th, but they keep celebrating every day,” Overton said.

>> In the video at the top of the page, anchor Genevieve Curtis spoke with Overton and shared her celebration as she turned one century old.

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