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Coach Craig Walker smiles after participating in the ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the Charleston High School running track's official naming as The Craig Walker Track Field in his honor.

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Hundreds gathered on a chilly Saturday morning to celebrate the dedication of the Charleston High School running track and field as The Craig Walker Track Field.

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