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“Dukes of Hazzard” star John Schneider attends Carroll County parade against cancer

The parade raised over $8,700 for the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life of the Twin Counties

Nicole Del Rosario, Digital Content Producer

John Schneider from "The Dukes of Hazard" posing with people at the Trucker's Parade Against cancer in Carroll County on Sept. 19, 2020. (Trucker's Parade Against Cancer)

HILLSVILLE, Va. – A star of the hit show “The Dukes of Hazzard” stopped by Carroll County to attend the Trucker’s Parade Against Cancer event on Saturday.

Actor John Schneider and his wife Alicia Schneider, who is currently battling breast cancer, came to participate in the 14th annual parade to meet with families, sponsors and volunteers.

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The event had about 75 trucks with banners in memory of those with cancer.

Organization officials said that the parade raised over $8,700 for the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life of the Twin Counties.

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