Jacksonville dentist buying back Halloween candy

JACKSONVILLE, NC (AP) — A North Carolina dentist is giving kids a chance to turn a profit on their Halloween candy and do their teeth a favor.

The Daily News of Jacksonville reports that Jon Douglas Lesan Family Dentistry in Jacksonville is buying back candy Monday and Tuesday that children picked up while trick-or-treating.

Kids can receive a $1 per pound for up to five pounds of candy and also get a ticket to win prizes. Children who visit the office will also be able to write cards and letters to those in the Armed Forces. Lesan is a Navy veteran.

There are a number of similar candy buy-back programs around the country.

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