RALEIGH (AP) – Members of a newly formed House and Senate committee dived back into the politically charged issues of judicial redistricting and judicial elections on Thursday, with several …
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Trump: Why accept more immigrants from ‘sh–hole countries?’
WASHINGTON (AP) — In bluntly vulgar language, President Donald Trump questioned Thursday why the U.S. would accept more immigrants from Haiti and “sh–hole countries” in Africa rather than …
Area calendar, Jan. 12-13
Friday, January 12
College Men’s Swimming
Barton at Catawba, 4 p.m.
College Women’s Swimming
Barton at Catawba, 4 p.m.
College Indoor …
MIDDLE SCHOOL: Elm City doubles up South Edgecombe
Behind Naveah Wilder’s 16 points, the Elm City girls basketball team rolled to a 30-15 win over South Edgecombe on Thursday afternoon.
Mesha Strickland had five points for the Lady Vikings …
Duke slams Pitt, but road woes remain
Duke fell to unranked N.C. State on the road, the team’s second conference loss away from home in a row this season and the program’s fifth in a row going back to last year. It is a concerning …
Defense carries Lady Knights
The Greenfield School varsity girls basketball team denied visiting Greenville Pope John Paul II a basket in the opening quarter, and did not allow double digits in any quarter Thursday night en …
Rebounding struggles cripple NJ
KENLY — Rebounding struggles proved more than the host North Johnston High varsity boys basketball team could overcome in dropping a 75-64 2-A Eastern Plains Conference decision to North Pitt on …
Second half boosts Knights past Saints
Facing an opponent missing two of its leading scorers, the Greenfield School varsity boys basketball team, in the opinion of head coach Rob Salter, went through the motions in the first half Thursday …
Area trio named McDonald’s All-American nominees
Greenfield School seniors Coby White and Elijah McCadden, as well as North Johnston High senior Tayanna Jones have been nominated as potential players in the McDonald’s All-American Games, set for …
AREA ROUNDUP: Hunt boys, Fike girls make it 4 for 4 in Big East swimming action
ROCKY MOUNT — The Hunt High boys and Fike girls swim teams splashed the fourth step in sweeping 3-A Big East Conference regular-season meets in the Harrison Family YMCA pool on Wednesday.
The …
Last-second shot sends CCS to win
On a backdoor play, sophomore Cheyenne Gardner scored a last-second field goal on a layup to send the host Community Christian School varsity girls basketball team to a 25-24 victory against …
A fitting tribute
Demons remember coach on rousing Senior NightSenior 160-pounder Henry Escamilla celebrated his 100th career win.
Senior 106-pounder Blake Edwards confirmed his pledge to win a state championship.
The Fike High senior wrestling quintet of …
Oprah for president? Why not?
The Cecil B. DeMille Award is an honorary Golden Globe recognizing “outstanding contributions to the world of entertainment,” first bestowed (upon its namesake filmmaker) in 1952.
On Sunday, …
Amnesty push is a political con job
I support “the wall” but it will not be sufficient to halt illegal immigration in itself.
About 40 to 50 percent of illegal immigrants do not sneak across the border. They simply obtain an …
It’s time for a permanent solution to protect Dreamers
Depression, anxiety, frustration: This was my reality as an undocumented young woman living in the United States.
For many years the love and support of my family was the only thing that …
Rare illegal ballots still matter
RALEIGH — President Donald Trump’s claims about voter fraud are preposterous. No credible evidence suggests that millions of people cast illegal ballots, or that candidates who outpoll rivals by …
Police: Teen lied about shooting self in leg
A teen who police say accidentally shot himself in the leg faces gun charges after he initially told authorities he was injured in a drive-by shooting.
On Saturday, police were dispatched to the …
Police: Teen sexually assaulted 6-year-old
A 16-year-old faces charges after police say he sexually assaulted a 6-year-old girl.
In September, officers with the Wilson Police Department were dispatched to Wilson Medical Center regarding …
Flu outbreak strains Wilson Medical Center admissions
Wilson Medical Center is experiencing significant delays in patient admissions due to an increase in the flu and respiratory illnesses. And hospital officials are asking prospective patients to visit …
Burst pipe closes BB&T in Brentwood
Despite rising temperatures, a frozen pipe forced BB&T to close a branch for two to three weeks.
David White, BB&T vice president for corporate communications, said a pipe froze and burst …
