Local businesses have donated $1,200 to Kids of the Community. The donations will go toward a trip planned for the program’s seven seniors graduating in the 2007-2008 school year. The businesses making the trip possible are Waymon H. Hale Construction, Jewell M. Hale, Inc., Thaxton Surveying, Kirby Real Estate and Donald Hillis Realty. Pictured are Myra Mara and Hillis.