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North Duplin Lady Rebels dominate Spring Creek Lady Gators in 49–15 victory

Spring Creek finally broke through with a bucket from No. 3 Natalie Jackson but the Rebels continued to pour on the pressure.
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Ayden Grifton Chargers overpower Southern Wayne Saints in hard-fought battle, 52–42

Southern Wayne found a spark as No. 21 Kiara Wynn buried a three-pointer, then immediately converted another after a quick ...
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North Duplin Rebels hold off late surge to defeat Spring Creek Gators, 76–68

Spring Creek opened the third with the ball and quickly earned free throws. No. 3 Hunter Gunn sank both, cutting into the ...
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Mount Olive company part of statewide grant distributions

Mount Olive is one of 15 North Carolina communities that will receive a grant to spur job creation, Governor Josh Stein ...
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Jerry Lee Swinson

Mr. Jerry Lee Swinson, 86, of Raleigh, passed away peacefully on Aug.21, 2025, surrounded by his family. Our family is at peace knowing he is now completely healed and with Jesus. Jerry Lee was born ...
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UMO holds spring commencement ceremony

The University of Mount Olive held spring graduation ceremonies last weekend. (UMO Photo) The University of Mount Olive held spring graduation ceremonies last weekend. (UMO Photo) MOUNT OLIVE — The ...
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Spring Creek football coach offers resignation

Dr. Ronald Wise talks with another coach on the sidelines during a previous football game before he took over the Gators’ program. File photo Spring Creek High School will have a new football coach in ...
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With opioid settlement money, Duplin Co. focuses on education, Narcan distribution

KENANSVILLE — Since 2022, Duplin County has received almost $1.4 million to help fight opioid abuse. Another $3.2 million is on the way, spread out in annual payments (of differing amounts) through ...
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WCC’s Allied Health graduates honored at Pinning Ceremony

GOLDSBORO — Wayne Community College’s Workforce Continuing Education Services held a pinning ceremony to recognize the summer graduates of its Allied Health programs. Students in the College’s Nurse ...
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Truck Driver Training class graduates from WCC

GOLDSBORO — Wayne Community College has graduated its 14th class from the Truck Driver Training evening course. Graduates of the program were tested through written and behind-the-wheel exams to ...
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East Columbus knocks out North Duplin girls

LAKE WACCAMAW — Four North Duplin players turned in double-figure scoring efforts during a season-ending, 63-51 loss Friday evening at East Columbus. Malia Graham pumped in 13 fourth-quarter points ...
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UMO celebrates founding presents award

The speaker at UMO’s Founders Day service was UMO Professor of History Dr. Alan K. Lamm. He spoke about the early days of then Mount Olive College, and the life and legacy of Lloyd Vernon, its first ...