DA clears Duplin deputy involved in shooting
A Duplin County Sheriff’s deputy has been cleared of his involvement in a shooting earlier this year.
Changes highlight annual Pickle Festival planning
No festival-favorite car show, a new location for the Friday night free concert, an earlier set-in-stone vendor application deadline, requiring that all food vendors offer at least one picklely food, and new town impact fees are just a few of the significant changes planned for the 39th annual N.C. Pickle Festival.
Beddingfield dominate Gators in road victory
SPRING CREEK – The Beddingfield Bruins secured a commanding 55-32 win over the Spring Creek Gators on their home court, using a relentless defensive effort and an efficient offense to take control early and maintain their lead throughout the game. Despite Spring Creek’s attempts to rally, the visiting Bruins capitalized on key turnovers and scoring opportunities to secure a decisive victory.
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DA clears Duplin deputy involved in shooting
A Duplin County Sheriff’s deputy has been cleared of his involvement in a shooting earlier this year.
From struggles to success: Brittney Gilbert’s journey to becoming an educator
CHINQUAPIN — For University of Mount Olive (UMO) student and Chinquapin resident Brittney Gilbert, the path to higher education has been anything but traditional. As she works toward her bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE), she hopes to inspire and support children who, like her, face challenges within traditional educational models.
University of Mount Olive shines at the 2025 NCICU Ethics Bowl
MOUNT OLIVE — The University of Mount Olive (UMO) showcased its commitment to academic excellence and ethical reasoning at the 2025 North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (NCICU) Ethics Bowl. Held in early February at the NC Legislative Complex in Raleigh, this year’s theme was “Ethics in Health & Wellness.”
Changes highlight annual Pickle Festival planning
No festival-favorite car show, a new location for the Friday night free concert, an earlier set-in-stone vendor application deadline, requiring that all food vendors offer at least one picklely food, and new town impact fees are just a few of the significant changes planned for the 39th annual N.C. Pickle Festival.
Beddingfield dominate Gators in road victory
SPRING CREEK – The Beddingfield Bruins secured a commanding 55-32 win over the Spring Creek Gators on their home court, using a relentless defensive effort and an efficient offense to take control early and maintain their lead throughout the game. Despite Spring Creek’s attempts to rally, the visiting Bruins capitalized on key turnovers and scoring opportunities to secure a decisive victory.