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VGCC names 307 students to President’s, Dean’s lists
Franklinton coaching legend Lester Wilder dies
Richardson elected NC Democratic Party chair
New coronavirus clusters reported at 3 Wake private schools
Teachers now getting vaccinated against COVID-19
COVID-19 restrictions eased as cases trend downward
Winslow calls for optional summer learning
Franklin County arrests: Feb. 17-23
Wake County arrests: Feb. 17-23
Top teacher’s motto: ‘Ensure each student is heard’
Wake Forest retirees vaccinated against COVID-19 at home
DAR Good Citizens recognized
‘Please get vaccinated’: Expert panel addresses fears in Black community
COVID-19 town hall addresses questions about vaccines
Police find 2 bodies, including child's, in Wendell
Community Briefs: Register for Mother-Son Superhero Bingo
Government Notebook: Wake Forest to hold virtual fireworks again
Franklinton man charged in stabbing investigation
WCPSS: 19 students, 19 adults test positive for COVID-19
COVID-19 numbers continue to decline locally
Ice delays vaccine shipments
Rose promoted to major general
Man faces cocaine charges in Franklin, Granville counties
Power outages expected with incoming ice storm
Levy graduates from UNC-Pembroke
Home-cooked lasagna another force fighting hunger
Teacher of the Year hails from Heritage Middle
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Franklinton coaching legend Lester Wilder dies
FRANKLINTON — Longtime Franklinton High School coach Lester Wilder passed away from cancer Saturday ...
Teachers now getting vaccinated against COVID-19
LOUISBURG — Teachers across the state became eligible to receive their COVID-19 vaccines this week. ...
COVID-19 restrictions eased as cases trend downward
RALEIGH — Several statewide restrictions related to the COVID-19 virus, including the curfew, have b...
Winslow calls for optional summer learning
RALEIGH — A bill that would create an optional six-week summer school program to offset COVID-19 lea...
Top teacher’s motto: ‘Ensure each student is heard’
WAKE FOREST — Wake County’s Teacher of the Year almost didn’t end up in the classroom. Thirteen year...
Wake Forest retirees vaccinated against COVID-19 at home
RALEIGH — Residents at a local senior living community received COVID-19 vaccinations at home Wednes...
‘Please get vaccinated’: Expert panel addresses fears in Black community
HENDERSON — Leaders among the Black community held a panel discussion Wednesday to try to encourage ...
COVID-19 town hall addresses questions about vaccines
RALEIGH — Locals were able to ask experts questions about the COVID-19 vaccines at a virtual town ha...
Police find 2 bodies, including child's, in Wendell
WENDELL — Two bodies discovered in a Wendell home are thought to be related to a Raleigh murder, aut...
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Franklin County arrests: Feb. 17-23
February 26, 2021The following is a list of arrests made Feb. 17-23 by the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office. All info...
Wake County arrests: Feb. 17-23
The following is a list of arrests made Feb. 17-23 by the Knightdale, Rolesville, Wake Forest, Wende...
Police find 2 bodies, including child's, in Wendell
WENDELL — Two bodies discovered in a Wendell home are thought to be related to a Raleigh murder, aut...
Franklinton man charged in stabbing investigation
LOUISBURG — A man was arrested Friday after an incident involving a weapon, according to the Frankli...
Man faces cocaine charges in Franklin, Granville counties
FRANKLINTON — A man accused of selling cocaine in three counties was arrested Wednesday, authorities...
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New coronavirus clusters reported at 3 Wake private schools
RALEIGH — Three Raleigh private schools have new COVID-19 clusters, according to the N.C. Department...
Teachers now getting vaccinated against COVID-19
LOUISBURG — Teachers across the state became eligible to receive their COVID-19 vaccines this week. ...
COVID-19 restrictions eased as cases trend downward
RALEIGH — Several statewide restrictions related to the COVID-19 virus, including the curfew, have b...
Winslow calls for optional summer learning
RALEIGH — A bill that would create an optional six-week summer school program to offset COVID-19 lea...
Wake Forest retirees vaccinated against COVID-19 at home
RALEIGH — Residents at a local senior living community received COVID-19 vaccinations at home Wednes...
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Franklinton coaching legend Lester Wilder dies
FRANKLINTON — Longtime Franklinton High School coach Lester Wilder passed away from cancer Saturday ...
Lady Huskies, Rolesville boys fall in 2nd playoff round
WAKE FOREST — Both Heritage’s girls basketball team and Rolesville’s boys basketball team lost in th...
Heritage upsets Wake Forest in overtime
WAKE FOREST — Heritage’s boys soccer team took down the defending 4A state champion Wake Forest Coug...
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Cougars run over Trojans in season opener
WAKE FOREST — Wake Forest’s football team celebrated the start of the high school football season wi...
NC Capitals go 3-0 in preseason showcase
WAKE FOREST — Wake Forest’s first semi-professional basketball team, the N.C. Capitals, held its fir...
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Franklinton coaching legend Lester Wilder dies
FRANKLINTON — Longtime Franklinton High School coach Lester Wilder passed away from cancer Saturday ...
Wake Forest registering for adult, youth recreation leagues
WAKE FOREST — Registration for various adult and youth spring league sports is available through the...
Koinonia Foundation registering for Pace for Grace 5K
WAKE FOREST — The Koinonia Foundation is inviting the public to help neighbors in crisis by particip...
Wake Forest parks and rec renews ‘Better Sports’ designation
WAKE FOREST — The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department renewed its “Better ...
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A national reporter recently wrote a flattering article about Gov. Roy Cooper, but seemed flummoxed ...
Reduce health care's cost, not just its price
RALEIGH — Too many North Carolinians lack access to the medical services they need. One possible re...
Private flag, sign rules stifle speech
Mark Silverstein is seizing his chance to wedge a foot in the door for free speech. After suing a su...
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VGCC names 307 students to President’s, Dean’s lists
HENDERSON — Vance-Granville Community College has announced that 144 students earned President’s Lis...
After delay, Granville elementary schools to make Plan A shift
OXFORD — Granville’s public elementary school students will be heading back to the classroom four da...
Granville sheriff charges man with gun crimes; held on $550K bond
OXFORD — A man is facing several gun-related felony charges after an investigation by the Granville ...