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Lady Stallions outlast JK’s girls in defensive battle

WARSAW — The James Kenan girls’ varsity basketball team put up a valiant fight against the visiting Southwest Onslow Stallions but ultimately fell short in a hard-fought contest, 39-34. Despite a strong defensive effort and key plays from several players, the Tigers were unable to close the gap late in the fourth quarter.

Kenan falls in high-scoring battle

WARSAW — James Kenan’s Tigers hosted the Southwest Onslow Stallions in a highly anticipated boys’ varsity basketball matchup Tuesday night. The game was fast-paced from start to finish, with the Stallions taking control early and holding off the Tigers’ attempts to rally. Despite a valiant effort, James Kenan fell short, with Southwest Onslow securing a decisive 81-62 victory.

Chamber honors individuals, organizations for community service

The Mount Olive Area of Chamber of Commerce, founded in 1930, is celebrating its 95th birthday this year.

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Chamber honors individuals, organizations for community service

The Mount Olive Area of Chamber of Commerce, founded in 1930, is celebrating its 95th birthday this year.

North Duplin secure 47-16 win over Rosewood

The North Duplin Rebels made a strong statement Monday night with a dominant 47-16 victory over the Rosewood Eagles in a crucial conference matchup. The Rebels took control early and never looked back, relying on tenacious defense, fast-break opportunities, and a steady offensive rhythm to secure the win.

North Duplin pulls away for dominant win over Eagles

North Duplin’s boys’ basketball team continued its season with a commanding 74-53 victory over Rosewood Monday night. The Rebels jumped out to an early lead, setting the tone on both ends of the court, and they never looked back. Behind the strong performances of Donavan Armwood and Branson Martin, North Duplin capitalized on turnovers and fast-break opportunities to overwhelm their opponent and secure another conference win.

Town board meeting marred by discord

After a relatively orderly start Thursday night, the reconvened Mount Olive Town Board meeting quickly deteriorated into what has almost become a routine of contentiousness — this one marked by accusations of conflict of interest and lying.

Sam Jones, Olympian and basketball All-American, awarded The Order of the Long Leaf Pine

Leora “Sam” Jones was just having fun playing backyard basketball with her childhood friends growing up in Mount Olive.

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