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Wilson woman talks about survival, from bombings during WWII to current pandemic

She's 91 years old and mans a booth every Friday through Sunday at the Tar River Flea Market in Rocky Mount. Alma Smolen grew up in London during World War II and vividly remembers the bombings, along with her remarkable journey to America.
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She's 91 years old and mans a booth every Friday through Sunday at the Tar River Flea Market in Rocky Mount. Alma Smolen grew up in London during World War II and vividly remembers the bombings, along with her remarkable journey to America.

Reporter : Scott Mason
Photographer : Robert Meikle
Web Editor : Jason O. Boyd
Posted 2020-10-08T18:39:06-0400 - Updated 2020-10-08T18:39:06-0400