by Roger Donnelly
Mid and East Antrim Mayor Audrey Wales, MBE, flies to the United States later.
She's traveling to Kentucky, for a six-day trip tied in with "Sister Cities International".
The 'Blue Grass State' is linked to Ballymena, Larne and Carrickfergus through the cultural exchange programme.

And Q Radio's Roger Donnelly caught up with the Mayor in her parlour before she jetted off:

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