A Christmas tree story: The Casons have been selling holiday happiness for more than 100 years


Bob Thomas, who’s taken over the day-to-day operations of Cason’s Christmas Trees, says he enjoys every minute of it. The lot is located in Albemarle Square Shopping Center, and is open seven days a week until the trees are gone. Staff photo

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