Today's Photos

  • Firefighters battled a fire possibly resulting from a high-pressure gas line explosion in San Bruno, Calif., on Sept. 9.
  • Imam Muhammad Musri of the Islamic Society of Central Florida, right, spoke to the media at a joint news conference with Pastor Terry Jones of the Dove World Outreach Center, left, on Sept. 9 in Gainesville, Fla.
  • Marvin Bryson owner of Bryson's U-Pick Apples on U.S. 76 in Long Creek stays busy with a bumper crop of both apples and peaches. The 49th annual Apple Festival begins this weekend in Westminster.
  • Marvin Bryson owner of Bryson's U-Pick Apples on U.S. 76 in Long Creek looks at his red delicious apples on the 24 acres lot. The 49th annual Apple Festival begins this weekend in Westminster.
  • Judge Wayne Morton of WGOG 96.3 FM radio picks a sample of a apple baked item in the 49th annual Apple Festival's pie baking contest.
  • Kathy Turner of Gainesville, Ga. picks her own apples at Bryson's U-Pick Apples on U.S. 76 in Long Creek, 15 miles outside Westminster. Organizers start setting up the downtown area for the 49th annual Apple Festival.
  • Judge Brett McLaughlin of Seneca helps judge the 49th annual Apple Festival's pie baking contest.
  • Red Delicious, Gala, and Granny Smith apples are some of the more popular sellers as the apple season peaks and the celebration in Westminster for the last 49 years, the Apple Festival.
  • Judges, from left; Wayne Morton of WGOG 96.3 FM radio, Brett McLaughlin of Seneca, and Ray Chandler of Seneca judge the 49th annual Apple Festival's pie baking contest.
  • Doris Norris, working for Dad's and Lads in Westminster looks over the flower pots as organziers prepare for the 49th consecutive Apple Festival.
  • Marvin Bryson of Long Creek, owner of Bryson's U-Pick Apples greets customer Mollie Whiter of Mt. Rest at his apple stand in Long Creek, 15 miles outside of Westminster.

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