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Speed A Little. Lose A Lot. — North Carolina Launches Statewide Anti-Speeding Campaign

Speed A Little. Lose A Lot. — North Carolina Launches Statewide Anti-Speeding Campaign

RALEIGH, NC — The North Carolina Governor’s Highway Safety Program (GHSP) is urging drivers to slow down and consider the life-threatening risks of speeding as law enforcement agencies across the state launch the “Speed A Little. Lose A Lot.” campaign. The initiative runs through April 20 and includes enhanced patrols and checkpoints targeting speeders on…

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Mount Olive Men’s Tennis Falls Just Short in 4-3 Battle Against Francis Marion

Mount Olive Men’s Tennis Falls Just Short in 4-3 Battle Against Francis Marion

FLORENCE, S.C. (April 16) – In a tight Conference Carolinas match Wednesday afternoon, the University of Mount Olive men’s tennis team came up just short in a 4-3 loss to Francis Marion University. The defeat drops the Trojans to 8-9 overall and 5-2 in the league, while the Patriots improve to 11-6 and 7-2 in…

Crime

High-Speed Chase Ends in Arrest of Raleigh Woman in Kinston; Child Passenger Involved

High-Speed Chase Ends in Arrest of Raleigh Woman in Kinston; Child Passenger Involved

KINSTON, N.C. — What began as a routine traffic stop became a high-speed pursuit through Kinston on Friday that led to a Raleigh woman’s arrest and raised disturbing questions after it was learned that an 8-year-old child was also in the vehicle. The Kinston Police Department stated that officers from the C-Squad attempted to stop…

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Karson Darden

Karson Darden

April 12, 2025, 4 months, Goldsboro — The Management and Staff of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors join with the Darden and connected families to announce the earthly departure of Baby Boy Karson Darden. Services of Love & Compassionate Care have been entrusted to Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors and Cremations, LLC.

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