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Duplin Times

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Pender stuns No. 1 Kenan

WARSAW — Nelson Martel stood stunned. James Kenan players disputed the midfield referee’s decision to no avail as he held the red card high in the evening sky. “It was well-deserved,” the Tigers’ head coach said. The controversial call infuriated James Kenan fans, who watched their squad scramble for 50-plus minutes a man down and suffer a devastating playoff elimination. Pender prevailed 6-4 and earned a third-round date with ninth-seeded Midway in the 2026 NC High School Athletic Association Class 3A boys’ soccer playoffs. Up 2-0 and seemingly in control, Kenan keeper Gio Lincona came off his line to challenge a Pender player one-on-one late in the opening half. The two players collided outside the box. “The goalie came out for the 50-50 ball,” Martel said. “The Pender player got there first and he [Lincona] crashed into the player. He was the last man. [So] the red card was denying a goal-scoring opportunity.” The 17th-seeded Patriots (10-14-0) converted the free kick. Martel could feel the momentum shift. “That set them up to win the game,” said Martel, who called upon Jose Cruz and Kaleb Gallegos to work between the pipes during the remainder of the tension-filled contest. “I couldn’t have

Warsaw, NC · 1d

Duplin Times

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Bed bug complaints infest school board

Concerned residents confronted the Duplin County Board of Education at the Nov. 5 meeting about bed bugs being found recently at Kenansville Elementary School. Three individuals signed up for public comment to address the board on the topic. Marissa Phipps had several items to address. She started off by stating that she was both nervous and angry as she began addressing the board with her concerns. “This is a big immediate concern. We cannot keep asking our children and staff to report to work to risk bringing it home to our environment and spreading it worse,” she said. “Why not let us go remote, do it for a week, and come back to a clean environment? Yes, we cannot stop it from happening again, but we can stop it from spreading.” She also brought up bullying in schools, stating that it was a major issue. “If you look at the suicide rates in Duplin County, it’s the highest because bullying has not been handled,” she asserted. “Instead it’s being brushed to the side — saying to a child that’s not nice or handing out a stay away agreement. When a child is stuck in a classroom with 30 other kids

Duplin County, NC · 1d

Sampson Independent

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Butler Avenue’s first movie night brings community

Butler Avenue Elementary School held its first-ever family movie night Thursday, with the lawn covered in adults and their children watching Toy Story 5, the popcorn popper staying busy and staff and families, alike, remembering that school is community. “We appreciate you, Jollypop,” Butler Avenue Principal Dr. Angela Harding Newkirk...

Clinton, NC · 1d
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This North Carolina College Was Quietly Crowned The State’s Hidden Gem Heading Into 2027

Some of the calmest acres in Raleigh sit just a few minutes from the busy downtown core, and plenty of North Carolinians drive right past them without a second look. Behind the campus gates is a small school with a big reputation for close-knit classes, friendly faces, and athletic fields worth a stroll.

Raleigh, NC · 8d
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National Enquirer

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Community College Professor Faces 30 Years in Prison for COVID Relief Fund Scheme That Netted $150,000

A North Carolina woman is facing a potential sentence of three decades in prison for trying to defraud the federal government to secure COVID relief funds. On Monday, November 2, the United States Attorney’s Office East District of North Carolina announced in a press release that Pamela Humphrey, a Fayetteville Tech Community College Professor, had […]

Robeson County, NC · 5d

Duplin Times

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County Champs: Rebels claim Obasahan Bowl

CALYPSO — The weight of a 23-year drought evaporated into the breezy autumn air Nov. 4 at H.E. Grubbs Field. Once the clock tripped to zeros, the North Duplin Middle School football team cemented a legacy that will be talked about in northern Duplin County for decades to come. The Rebels penned the final chapter of their unbeaten storybook campaign with a dominating, 46-8 performance over Beulaville during the second annual Dr. Austin Obasohan Bowl Game. The championship trophy is named in honor of the former Duplin County Schools Superintendent, who suddenly passed away in 2025. “Each week, we grew as a team,” ND head coach Kevin Anderson said. “The leaders on this team did a great job of keeping everyone focused and just trying to get better every week. We had a strong group of eighth-graders. They came to work every day and they wanted to be pushed to the best they could be.” Defense became North Duplin’s calling card. Already solid in certain positions, the newcomers quickly learned critical techniques and opposing offenses struggled to find the tiniest open seam. The top-seeded Rebels (8-0 overall) yielded just six touchdowns in 32 quarters of play and logged three shutouts

Duplin County, NC · 1d

WECT

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Pender County families could see school assignments change under draft proposals

PENDER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - As Pender County Schools prepares for growth, draft boundary changes could send at least 1,200 elementary students and up to 1,125 middle school students to different schools. The district has not approved a plan. A final scenario is expected to be selected in January 2027,...

Pender County, NC · 1d

Duplin Times

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Wallace-Rose Hill trounces Trinity

WALLACE — Beaten, bruised, banged up. This is not the time to play Wallace-Rose Hill on the gridiron. Hungry to keep the “nay-sayers” silent and continue a tradition established by the late — and legendary — Jack Holley, the Bulldogs looked like a different team last Thursday evening. They felt better about themselves, too. Wallace-Rose Hill ran over Trinity, 68-0, in round one of the NC High School Athletic Association Class 3A football playoffs. The Bulldogs (6-4 overall) continue play Friday at Northeastern Coastal member Pasquotank County. The Bulldogs claimed the program’s 91st postseason win. “I felt like that was the best we’ve executed on offense I know in the last three years as far fundamentals and techniques go,” WRH head coach Kevin Motsinger said. “We had to move a lot of people around because we had six or seven kids who couldn’t play due to being banged up [either] in the James Kenan game or practice during the week.” Motsinger employed a unique practice plan. The Bulldogs worked out Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday in full gear. Throughout the season, they’ve struggled to get out of the huddle and snap the ball on time. If a player jumped offsides, the

Wallace, NC · 1d

Neuse News

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Strong showing in Bright Ideas grant competition earns 57 LCPS teachers more than $46,000 in awards

Fifty-seven Lenoir County Public Schools educators from eight schools won $46,061 in Bright Ideas grant awards presented last week by Tri-County EMC.

Lenoir County, NC · 21h

Bladen Journal

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East Bladen, Bertie to meet in 2A football playoffs

The second round matchup between East Bladen and Bertie in the N.C. High School Athletic Association 2A football playoffs was set without a play being run. East Bladen (7-3) received a first-round bye as the No. 6 seed in the East bracket. No. 11 seed Bertie (4-7) advanced when No....

Elizabethtown, NC · 3d

Neuse News Sport

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Greene County 10U football finishes unbeaten

Greene County 10U capped a perfect 4-0 season with a 14-0 shutout of Lenoir to win the Lenoir County Rec League championship.

Greene County, NC · 1d

Raleigh News & Observer

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What to watch at UNC and NC State boards of trustees meetings this week

Hello reader! Welcome to Higher Stakes , your source for North Carolina’s higher education news. I’m reporter Jane Winik Sartwell . It’s going to be a big week. Both the UNC-Chapel Hill and NC State trustees are meeting. The fallout from the disturbing Sigma Nu hazing investigation continues to unfold. St. Augustine’s , the historically Black university in Raleigh, faces a deadline to explain how it plans to exit bankruptcy. I’ll be focused all week on bringing you the latest on these stories. Stay tuned. For now, here’s a preview of what to expect at those trustees meetings. What to expect from UNC’s trustees Protocol for campus-wide centers and institutes could be changing. A proposed policy could expand the provost’s control over the launch of new centers, who sits on committees that handle their periodical reviews, and their discontinuation or reclassification. Earlier this year, the abrupt closure and consolidation of six centers focused on international studies brought this issue to the fore. Academic program review could now consider cost. A presentation on the Academic Program Review Refresh Project says that the initiative allows the university to tell whether “cost of instruction is aligned with student demand.” Trustee Marty Kotis previously

North Carolina · 7h

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Cape Fear Community College launches new Arboriculture Certificate program

Cape Fear Community College is starting a new Arboriculture Certificate for people interested in pursuing a career in tree care and those who just love trees and want to learn more. Arboriculture is the study and practice of managing and caring for trees and woody plants. Workforce Training Coordinator Denys...

Wilmington, NC · 1d

Neuse News

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Snow Hill Primary Terrific Kid Awards

Snow Hill Primary gives out a weekly award called "Terrific Kid" awards. Each teacher at SHP chooses a student who has been responsible, shows great character, or has reached a personal goal.

Snow Hill, NC · 1d

The Wilson Times

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Wilson Christian varsity basketball season preview

Wilson Christian’s basketball teams open at home Nov. 10, with the girls chasing a ninth NCCSA title and the boys seeking their first winning season since 2017-18.

Wilson, NC · 18h

WWAY NewsChannel 3

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CFCC names Wilmington native Greg Troutman director of campus safety and security

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Cape Fear Community College has named Wilmington native Greg Troutman as its new director of campus safety and security, bringing more than 25 years of experience in the security industry to the position. The college announced the hiring Monday, Nov. 9, saying Troutman will focus...

Wilmington, NC · 23h

bizfayetteville.com

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Lt. Governor Rachel Hunt highlights need for cybersecurity workforce pipeline at Fayetteville Technical Community College

Lieutenant Governor Rachel Hunt toured Fayetteville Technical Community College’s cybersecurity program Wednesday, Oct. 28, as a part of her Jobs of the Future initiative. In addition to housing its own cybersecurity program, FTCC is a co-founder of the Carolina Cyber Network (CCN). Carolina Cyber Network connects colleges, universities, employers, government and community partners to help students build skills, gain real experience, and move into cybersecurity careers.

Fayetteville, NC · 21h

jocoreport.com

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Pirate Battalion Cadets Represent Corinth Holders High At Carolina Hurricanes Game

SMITHFIELD, N.C. – Corinth Holders High School (CHHS) is celebrating the Pirate Battalion JROTC Color Guard for representing the school and Johnston County Public Schools at the Carolina Hurricanes game against the Vancouver Canucks. The cadets presented the colors on the ice, demonstrating professionalism, discipline, and pride. CHHS was...

Wendell, NC · 2d

takemetotn.com

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This North Carolina Public University Gives In-State Students The Best Value In America

Some of the oldest college buildings in the country sit just a short drive from many North Carolina homes. They belong to a school with a basketball program known far beyond the state line and a medical reputation that reaches across the Southeast. For families here, that kind of prestige...

Chapel Hill, NC · 2d

The Ledger News

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Human Relations Commission invites local high school students to participate in Martin Luther King Jr. Essay Contest

The 2026-2027 Martin Luther King Jr. Essay Contest has opened for submissions from Granville County middle and high school students in grades 6 through 12.

Granville County, NC · 16h