Category: Local News
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Echoes of Jim Crow: Black Leaders Sound Alarm on Voting Rights Erosion in the South
Black advocates in North Carolina and across the South warn that tactics reminiscent of the Jim Crow era are resurfacing as voting maps are redrawn.
A Resurgent Movement: Voting Rights Advocates Mobilize in the Post-VRA Era
Following a Supreme Court decision weakening the Voting Rights Act, activists across the South are reporting increased momentum and community engagement.
Rivalry Renewed: East Bladen Edges North Duplin in Tense Second-Round Playoff Clash
A fierce conference rivalry takes center stage as East Bladen secures a narrow 1-0 victory over North Duplin in the NCHSAA 2A State Tournament.
Tragedy Strikes University of Mount Olive: Fatal Crash Claims Student Life, Injures Three Others
A devastating early morning crash has claimed the life of a University of Mount Olive student and left three others injured, prompting a community-wide response.