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          <![CDATA[Fontenot’s record shows commitment to making a difference]]>
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    <![CDATA[The Wilson Times welcomes letters to the editor of 350 words or fewer. Letters should be signed with the writer’s name and hometown. Include a phone number for verification purposes. Phone numbers are not published. Email your letter to the editor to letters@wilsontimes.com.]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-03-06T23:16:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Autopsies: Women died of drug overdoses]]>
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    <![CDATA[Wilson police officers stand outside 1107 Gold St. N. after two women died in the home on Aug. 19 last year.]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-03-06T22:15:56.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Beddingfield’s Gray signs with Vikings]]>
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    <![CDATA[Beddingfield's Zion Gray signed his National Letter of Intent with Elizabeth City State University on Friday, March 1. Contributed photo]]>
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      <![CDATA[Beddingfield’s Gray signs with Vikings]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-03-06T22:02:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[The Brittany keeps the standard high]]>
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    <![CDATA[Hunt's Mariah Polk comes forward to receive her Sportsmanship game ball as her teammates applaud following a round of games at The Brittany XVII on March 11 at Gillette Soccer Complex. Paul Durham | Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[The Brittany keeps the standard high]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-03-06T22:01:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[The Brittany By The Numbers]]>
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    <![CDATA[Players from Heritage High in Wake Forest are all smiles as they enjoy their pizza following a round of games at The Brittany XVII on March 11, 2023, at Gillette Soccer Complex. Times file photo]]>
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      <![CDATA[The Brittany By The Numbers]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/farris-thomas-law-student-athlete-of-the-week-bryson-wagner-beddingfield-high-315066</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-03-06T22:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Farris & Thomas Law Student-Athlete of the Week: Bryson Wagner, Beddingfield High]]>
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    <![CDATA[Bryson Wagner, Beddingfield High
Keith Tew | Contributed photo]]>
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      <![CDATA[Farris & Thomas Law Student-Athlete of the Week: Bryson Wagner, Beddingfield High]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/beddingfields-gray-signs-with-ecsu-315074</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-03-06T21:59:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Beddingfield’s Gray signs with ECSU]]>
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    <![CDATA[Beddingfield's Zion Gray signed his National Letter of Intent with Elizabeth City State University on Friday, March 1. Contributed photo]]>
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      <![CDATA[Beddingfield’s Gray signs with ECSU]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/special-meaning-for-the-18th-brittany-315065</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-03-06T21:31:53.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Special meaning for the 18th Brittany]]>
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    <![CDATA[E.J. Proctor Story]]>
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      <![CDATA[Special meaning for the 18th Brittany]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-march-7-8-2024-315056</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-03-06T21:22:18.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, March 7-8, 2024]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/missing-persons-remains-found-near-enfield-314919</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-03-06T16:52:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Missing person’s remains found near Enfield]]>
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    <![CDATA[The Halifax County Sheriff’s Office reported Monday that Amir Hinnant’s remains have been found near Enfield.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Missing person’s remains found near Enfield]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/were-saving-lives-2nd-graders-learn-swimming-skills-through-y-program-314939</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-03-06T14:40:33.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[‘We’re saving lives’: 2nd graders learn swimming skills through Y program]]>
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    <![CDATA[Foundation YMCA of Wilson swim volunteer Tami Voreis guides Vinson-Bynum Elementary School second grader Jaylen Dew as he works on his back float Wednesday during the Y’s Learn to Swim program offered in partnership with Wilson County Schools.]]>
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      <![CDATA[‘We’re saving lives’: 2nd graders learn swimming skills through Y program]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/dr-robert-f-sloop-jr-314971</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-03-06T12:28:07.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Dr. Robert F. Sloop, Jr.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Dr. Robert F. Sloop, Jr.]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/michael-alan-webb-314969</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-03-06T12:04:03.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Michael Alan Webb]]>
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      <![CDATA[Michael Alan Webb]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/larry-harold-evans-sr-314968</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-03-06T12:01:14.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Larry Harold Evans, Sr.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Larry Harold Evans, Sr.]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/entertainment-plus/join-the-downtown-fun-at-saturdays-artspin-314920</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-03-06T11:29:37.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Join the downtown fun at Saturday’s ArtSpin]]>
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    <![CDATA[Plan on taking the family to Saturday's Spring ArtSpin in the area designated as Historic Downtown Wilson. Contributed photo]]>
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      <![CDATA[Join the downtown fun at Saturday’s ArtSpin]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/entertainment-plus/new-library-books-matlock-seasons-added-to-dvd-offerings-314917</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-03-06T11:25:06.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[New library books: 'Matlock' seasons added to DVD offerings]]>
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    <![CDATA[The Wilson County Public Library's main branch at 249 Nash St. N. is shown.]]>
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      <![CDATA[New library books: 'Matlock' seasons added to DVD offerings]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/michael-arnette-makes-top-75-agents-list-314986</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-03-06T11:20:02.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Michael Arnette makes Top 75 Agents list]]>
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    <![CDATA[Michael Arnette, right, Wilson County agent for North Carolina Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Co., was named among the Top 75 Agents for 2023. Godwin was selected for this honor based on his sales and service record for multiple lines of insurance during 2023. North Carolina Farm Bureau Insurance Co. has more than 850 agents across the state. This announcement was made at the annual sales conference of the Farm Bureau Insurance Cos. held in Greensboro on Feb. 25-26. He is pictured with Les Renfrow, state sales manager.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Michael Arnette makes Top 75 Agents list]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/clint-godwin-named-to-top-75-agents-list-314980</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-03-06T11:19:10.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Clint Godwin named to Top 75 Agents list]]>
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    <![CDATA[Clint Godwin, left, Wilson County agent for North Carolina Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Co., was named among the Top 75 Agents for 2023. Godwin was selected for this honor based on his sales and service record for multiple lines of insurance during 2023. North Carolina Farm Bureau Insurance Co. has more than 850 agents across the state. This announcement was made at the Farm Bureau Insurance Cos.’ annual sales conference held in Greensboro on Feb. 25-26. He is pictured with Associate State Sales Manager Les Renfrow.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Clint Godwin named to Top 75 Agents list]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/james-ed-edward-winborne-jr-314943</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-03-06T08:02:44.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[James "Ed" Edward Winborne, Jr.]]>
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      <![CDATA[James "Ed" Edward Winborne, Jr.]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/hunt-wins-democratic-lieutenant-governor-primary-314897</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-03-06T00:52:18.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Hunt wins Democratic lieutenant governor primary]]>
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    <![CDATA[Lieutenant governor candidate Rachel Hunt shares a smile with her father, former Gov. Jim Hunt, during the Wilson County Democratic Party’s Fall Fling in October.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Hunt wins Democratic lieutenant governor primary]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/wilson-prep-rocks-rebels-in-packed-house-314892</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-03-06T00:07:28.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Wilson Prep rocks Rebels in packed house]]>
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    <![CDATA[Wilson Prep senior Ben Ferguson (0) leads the fast break during an NCHSAA 1-A third-round playoff home game against North Duplin on Tuesday, March 5. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Wilson Prep rocks Rebels in packed house]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/biden-gaslights-nation-on-border-crisis-314891</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-03-05T23:16:58.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Biden gaslights nation on border crisis]]>
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    <![CDATA[The Wilson Times welcomes letters to the editor of 350 words or fewer. Letters should be signed with the writer’s name and hometown. Include a phone number for verification purposes. Phone numbers are not published. Email your letter to the editor to letters@wilsontimes.com.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Biden gaslights nation on border crisis]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/middle-school-roundup-cyclones-top-knights-in-opener-314871</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-03-05T23:07:24.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[MIDDLE SCHOOL ROUNDUP: Cyclones top Knights in opener]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/loss-to-no-9-duke-dims-nc-state-tourney-hopes-314880</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-03-05T22:39:41.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Loss to No. 9 Duke dims NC State tourney hopes]]>
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    <![CDATA[North Carolina State's DJ Horne, left, and Duke's Ryan Young, front right, dive for the ball during the first half of a game in Raleigh on Monday, March 4. AP]]>
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      <![CDATA[Loss to No. 9 Duke dims NC State tourney hopes]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/shut-that-door-314879</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-03-05T22:33:15.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Shut that door!]]>
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    <![CDATA[The Wilson Times welcomes letters to the editor of 350 words or fewer. Letters should be signed with the writer’s name and hometown. Include a phone number for verification purposes. Phone numbers are not published. Email your letter to the editor to letters@wilsontimes.com.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Shut that door!]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/hunt-tops-southern-wayne-for-first-win-314865</loc>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-03-05T22:17:03.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Hunt tops Southern Wayne for first win]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[Hunt's Victor Gutierrez, right, follows through on a return as doubles partner Anthony Romero, left, looks on during a No. 1 doubles match against Southern Wayne on Tuesday, March 5. Craig Moyer | Times]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Hunt tops Southern Wayne for first win]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/barton-pulls-away-from-lenoir-rhyne-314862</loc>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-03-05T22:06:37.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Barton pulls away from Lenoir-Rhyne]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[Barton]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Barton pulls away from Lenoir-Rhyne]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/earl-boykin-plaza-commemorated-at-ecu-314899</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-03-05T22:05:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Earl Boykin Plaza commemorated at ECU]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_6fef7ce3-b010-5f86-95b0-848c74ee9d30.jpg</image:loc>
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    <![CDATA[Faye Boykin of Wilson looks at the marker designating an area by the entrance of Clark-LeClair Stadium at East Carolina University as "Earl Boykin Plaza," after her late husband and former Pirates pitching standout during a ceremony before ECU's game against Cal State Fullerton on Saturday in Greenville. ECU Athletics]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Earl Boykin Plaza commemorated at ECU]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-roundup-demons-overpower-spartans-9-0-314890</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-03-05T21:07:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Demons overpower Spartans 9-0]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_81731594-b2b8-50bf-8606-ba4fa0c8fdc3.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Fike's Snyder Pearson hits the ball during his No. 1 singles match Tuesday in a 3-A Quad County Conference match against Smithfield-Selma at Fike. Kathryn Adkins | Special to the Times]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Demons overpower Spartans 9-0]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/confluence-of-seasons-bringing-all-kinds-of-activity-314756</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-03-05T20:31:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Confluence of seasons bringing all kinds of activity]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_a1affde4-2dd7-59dc-8f33-9cca732a0b29.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Paul Durham]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Confluence of seasons bringing all kinds of activity]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/homeowner-displaced-after-fire-314826</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-03-05T18:52:06.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Homeowner displaced after fire]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_33970de7-3d5b-52b3-b015-e1a3188489ec.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[A firefighter recovers burned books from an Elm City home that was badly damaged in a Tuesday fire. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Homeowner displaced after fire]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/once-enslaved-men-fought-for-freedom-314331</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-03-05T16:52:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Once enslaved, men fought for freedom]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_74850de9-59dc-5d61-9f13-b859ab08b510.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[An illustration shows the 135th United States Colored Troops marching in front of the White House on May 24, 1865.  Contributed photo]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Once enslaved, men fought for freedom]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/wcc-trustees-dedicate-plaque-for-former-college-president-314663</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-03-05T16:18:58.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[WCC trustees dedicate plaque for former college president]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_af09d2cb-4959-5077-8228-2853293a83aa.jpg</image:loc>
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    <![CDATA[Wilson Community College Board of Trustees Chairwoman Carol White, right, fellow board members and college employees attend a plaque dedication ceremony Monday on WCC’s Lee Technology Center campus. The plaque honors former college president Rusty Stephens.]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[WCC trustees dedicate plaque for former college president]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/creech-elected-to-national-small-cities-council-314500</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-03-05T15:37:20.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Creech elected to national Small Cities Council]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_d96972e3-9f76-5e5c-8b31-c06ccbe355fa.jpg</image:loc>
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    <![CDATA[Derrick Creech]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Creech elected to national Small Cities Council]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/stein-robinson-to-square-off-in-heated-nc-governors-race-314893</loc>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-03-05T09:59:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Stein, Robinson to square off in heated NC governor’s race]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_21f9e02e-0872-55c1-8219-e469639f1b2c.jpg</image:loc>
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    <![CDATA[North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson speaks at an election night event in Greensboro on Tuesday.]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Stein, Robinson to square off in heated NC governor’s race]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/cba-girls-need-a-ton-of-luck-breaks-314847</loc>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-03-05T09:52:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[CBA girls need a ton of luck, breaks]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_efb2c84a-f76d-5349-905f-3dd2f6e1d909.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[C.B. Aycock sophomore Lauren Burton (10) takes a 3-point shot during a game at Fike on Feb. 23. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[CBA girls need a ton of luck, breaks]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/defensive-collapse-in-7th-paves-way-for-first-bulldogs-loss-at-nixon-field-314687</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-03-05T08:32:34.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Defensive collapse in 7th paves way for first Bulldogs loss at Nixon Field]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_c3c1b09e-0504-5cae-9ca9-c0f50f2a2d74.jpg</image:loc>
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    <![CDATA[Barton freshman left fielder Gavin Gilmore, breaking for second base on a steal attempt during a game Sunday against Emmanuel at Nixon Field, led the Bulldogs with two hits in their 6-3 loss to the Lions on Monday. Paul Durham | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Defensive collapse in 7th paves way for first Bulldogs loss at Nixon Field]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/county-to-consider-incentives-for-381m-project-314666</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-03-05T07:47:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[County to consider incentives for $381M project]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_626976a4-0e30-5563-9b10-d32a1dfb2fb0.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The Wilson County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing at 11:30 a.m. March 18 at the Wilson Economic Development Council’s office, 108 Barnes St. W., to consider an economic incentive package for a manufacturing facility.]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[County to consider incentives for $381M project]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/bc-women-spill-chowan-70-61-to-advance-to-cc-quarterfinals-314688</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-03-05T07:21:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[BC women spill Chowan 70-61 to advance to CC quarterfinals]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_2db097e2-8588-5485-9833-959cd0e9a47c.jpg</image:loc>
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    <![CDATA[Barton's Lauren Walker, shooting the ball during a home game against Chowan on Jan. 3, had 23 points to lead the Bulldogs to a 70-61 victory at Chowan on Monday in the second round of the Conference Carolinas tournament. Matt Proseus | Barton College]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[BC women spill Chowan 70-61 to advance to CC quarterfinals]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/st-timothys-helps-soup-kitchen-sister-congregations-314842</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-03-05T06:03:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[St. Timothy’s helps soup kitchen, sister congregations]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_61396a2d-0c75-51ba-97cf-f53c215e6937.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Steve Williams, the Community Soup Kitchen of Wilson County’s executive director, receives a $1,000 donation from Ann Barnes on behalf of the St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church Women.]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[St. Timothy’s helps soup kitchen, sister congregations]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/breakfast-optimists-support-night-to-shine-314845</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-03-05T05:49:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Breakfast Optimists support Night to Shine]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_64beedaa-66fb-5b14-878b-ba2b472c9362.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The Wilson Breakfast Optimist Club donated $1,000 to Shiloh Church for its Night to Shine dinner in February. Club President Joe Mullis, left, is pictured with Night to Shine organizer Andy Winstead. Supported by the Tim Tebow Foundation, the Night to Shine provides special needs children with a prom experience that includes limousine rides, a red-carpet entrance, dinner and dancing.]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Breakfast Optimists support Night to Shine]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/police-sergeant-offers-self-protection-tips-314874</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-03-05T05:35:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Police sergeant offers self-protection tips]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_dc4b2680-e113-5e68-9a51-59bca19dac49.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The Joyful Hands Circle of First United Methodist Church met at the home of Cathy Chapman. Guest speaker was Sgt. Patricia Hendricks from the Wilson Police Department. She spoke on self-protection for women in the world today and encouraged members to always be aware of their surroundings. The circle gave a $100 donation to the Wilson Police Athletic League. Pictured from left are Cathy Chapman, hostess; Frances Stallings Winstead, program coordinator; Sgt. Patricia Hendricks; Cathy Causway, hostess; Donna Allen, circle leader; and Julia Batts, president of United Women in Faith.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Police sergeant offers self-protection tips]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/laura-davenport-circle-honors-leader-314866</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-03-05T05:14:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Laura Davenport Circle honors leader]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_e8894dde-24c1-5f98-88da-fb98c2de157f.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The Laura Davenport Circle of First United Methodist Church met at the home of Sarah Joyner. Guest speaker was Julia Batts, president of United Women in Faith. Pictured from left are Julia Batts; Maggie Lamm, hostess; Sarah Joyner, circle leader; Frances Stallings Winstead, program coordinator; and Peggy Anderson, hostess. Joyner was recognized and presented a gift for outstanding leadership and support as circle leader and was honored by the circle with a donation to the church in memory of Laura Davenport.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Laura Davenport Circle honors leader]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/our-opinion-on-election-day-wilsons-voters-show-leadership-314694</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-03-05T00:21:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Our Opinion: On Election Day, Wilson’s voters show leadership]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <![CDATA[Sample ballots are shown for Wilson County’s Democratic and Republican primary elections.]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Our Opinion: On Election Day, Wilson’s voters show leadership]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/barton-tops-king-to-reach-quarterfinals-314685</loc>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-03-04T23:42:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Barton tops King to reach quarterfinals]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_c5fb19cc-42dd-55d8-88cd-18d077d8eb1b.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Barton's Jett Fortuny (5) gets set to put up a 3-pointer during a game against King in the second round of the Conference Carolinas tournament on Monday, March 4. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Barton tops King to reach quarterfinals]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/misplaced-priorities-in-elm-city-314505</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-03-04T22:26:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Misplaced priorities in Elm City]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_e4343ea6-1e57-5591-bde7-8f71bb9779fe.jpg</image:loc>
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    <![CDATA[The Wilson Times welcomes letters to the editor of 350 words or fewer. Letters should be signed with the writer’s name and hometown. Include a phone number for verification purposes. Phone numbers are not published. Email your letter to the editor to letters@wilsontimes.com.]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Misplaced priorities in Elm City]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-march-5-6-2024-314696</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-03-04T21:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, March 5-6, 2024]]>
        </news:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/make-your-vote-count-in-tuesdays-primary-elections-314498</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-03-04T16:13:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[‘Make your vote count’ in Tuesday’s primary elections]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_56056250-4d9e-56ac-bd4f-8f6b893fbce3.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Elections official Phillip Lissone, left, waits as voter Woodrow Wilson Jr. walks up to place his ballot in the counting machine on Feb. 15, the first day of early voting in the 2024 primaries.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[‘Make your vote count’ in Tuesday’s primary elections]]>
    </image:title>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/bridgestone-celebrates-50th-anniversary-in-wilson-314495</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-03-04T15:39:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Bridgestone celebrates 50th anniversary in Wilson]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The Bridgestone Americas plant in Wilson is celebrating 50 years of tire production. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Bridgestone celebrates 50th anniversary in Wilson]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/julius-taylor-314675</loc>
    <news:news>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-03-04T13:30:53.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Julius  Taylor]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Julius  Taylor]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/woman-charged-with-firing-gun-in-city-limits-314506</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-03-04T11:23:27.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Woman charged with firing gun in city limits]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Latoya Devon Everette]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Woman charged with firing gun in city limits]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/expungement-clinic-gives-people-hope-314491</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-03-04T04:22:14.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Expungement clinic gives people hope]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Larry Sauls Jr. is shown during a Feb. 24 expungement clinic at the Wilson County Public Library presented by When People Work and the Thrive Resource Center. More than 200 people attended the clinic.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Expungement clinic gives people hope]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/bulldogs-blast-swu-80-50-to-advance-314489</loc>
    <news:news>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-03-04T02:35:11.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Bulldogs blast SWU 80-50 to advance]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_d9f80709-edd1-552d-8b37-c27fdaba2a57.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Barton's Nyla Powell, shown during a home game against Francis Marion on Feb. 21, had 28 points and 12 rebounds to lead the Bulldogs past Southern Wesleyan 80-50 in the first round of the Conference Carolinas tournament Sunday, March 3, at Chowan. Matt Proseus | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Bulldogs blast SWU 80-50 to advance]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/bulldogs-take-2-series-from-lions-314488</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-03-04T01:57:37.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Bulldogs take 2, series from Lions]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_a8b2e978-c3d0-591b-befe-14ff7e459304.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Barton startling left-handed pitcher Tanner Halvorson delivers a pitch during the second game of a doubleheader against Emmanuel on Sunday, March 3, at Nixon Field. Paul Durham | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Bulldogs take 2, series from Lions]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/lock-up-the-thief-314487</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-03-03T23:44:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Lock up the thief]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_cefb4bef-aa4f-5736-b09c-099da0ad11ba.jpg</image:loc>
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    <![CDATA[The Wilson Times welcomes letters to the editor of 350 words or fewer. Letters should be signed with the writer’s name and hometown. Include a phone number for verification purposes. Phone numbers are not published. Email your letter to the editor to letters@wilsontimes.com.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Lock up the thief]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/four-warriors-sign-3-to-be-vikings-314472</loc>
    <news:news>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-03-03T21:58:50.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Four Warriors sign; 3 to be Vikings]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_5d5fb612-8ddc-5f90-95ab-1504d898de7a.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[A quartet of Hunt High seniors, from left, Khalil McIver, Dasae Ward, Khalyb Robinson and Jonathan Machuca signed to continue their academic and football careers during a ceremony at the school Feb. 16. McIver signed with Methodist while Ward, Robinson and Machuca are headed to Elizabeth City State. Contributed photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Four Warriors sign; 3 to be Vikings]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-roundup-warriors-exit-in-2nd-round-at-westover-314467</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-03-03T21:42:32.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Warriors exit in 2nd round at Westover]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_a71b425b-7292-571d-a534-ac2963a98fba.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Hunt High senior Jordan Scott, taking aim at a foul shot during a home game against West Johnston on Feb. 21, led the Warriors with 14 points in a 64-51 loss Friday at Fayetteville Westover in the second round of the NCHSAA 3-A playoffs. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Warriors exit in 2nd round at Westover]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/no-10-blue-devils-put-best-foot-forward-in-uva-win-314484</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-03-03T21:01:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[No. 10 Blue Devils put best foot forward in UVA win]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_6e4ded9c-e6c5-578f-9766-a0b65ddc624e.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Duke's Jaylen Blakes (2) steals a pass intended for Virginia's Reece Beekman (2) during the second half of a game in Durham on Saturday, March 2. AP]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[No. 10 Blue Devils put best foot forward in UVA win]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/hamm-sparks-tigers-to-2nd-trac-jv-crown-314460</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-03-03T21:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Hamm sparks Tigers to 2nd TRAC JV crown]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_b4edf337-f47d-50ff-ab77-5422bede876c.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Players and coaches from Wilson Prep's junior varsity boys basketball team celebrate after winning its second straight 1-A Tar-Roanoke Athletic Conference tournament title after beating Southeast Halifax 57-46 on Feb. 23 at Northampton County High. Contributed photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Hamm sparks Tigers to 2nd TRAC JV crown]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-march-4-5-2024-314466</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-03-03T20:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, March 4-5, 2024]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/entertainment-plus/playhouse-explores-crimes-of-the-heart-314463</loc>
    <news:news>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-03-03T19:05:48.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Playhouse explores ‘Crimes of the Heart’]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_172b9b13-8d0e-5343-b72a-52f48f10ba28.jpg</image:loc>
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    <![CDATA[“Crimes of the Heart” cast members Kimberly Patterson, from left, Maggie Slaughter and Samantha Larkin tag and place items on the prop table in preparation for the Friday opening of the Playhouse of Wilson production. Janelle Clevinger | For the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Playhouse explores ‘Crimes of the Heart’]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/entertainment-plus/jack-early-exhibit-explores-artists-career-314461</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-03-03T18:43:39.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Jack Early: Exhibit explores artist’s career]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_40c058aa-ee45-5833-960e-4a5e2833ef32.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Arts will feature a show by artist Jack Early starting Thursday. Contributed photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Jack Early: Exhibit explores artist’s career]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/wcs-receives-30000-grant-for-school-breakfast-314380</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-03-03T16:48:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[WCS receives $30,000 grant for school breakfast]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_7208dd91-8c06-5bd3-9a96-b39876f58899.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Strawberry cups await students in the Rock Ridge Elementary School cafeteria.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[WCS receives $30,000 grant for school breakfast]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/barton-roundup-bulldogs-sweep-lees-mcrae-314444</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-03-02T22:24:37.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[BARTON ROUNDUP: Bulldogs sweep Lees-McRae]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_496bbbf2-4013-5ce0-abe4-5be64b665306.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Barton junior Seth Deppe finished with 31 assists in a three-set win over Lees-McRae on Saturday, March 2. Matt Proseus | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[BARTON ROUNDUP: Bulldogs sweep Lees-McRae]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/martha-eleanor-letchworth-314441</loc>
    <news:news>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-03-02T15:00:15.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Martha Eleanor Letchworth]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_873a1a47-895a-5008-b7a6-eab5d8b093ed.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Martha Eleanor Letchworth]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/planning-board-sets-public-hearing-on-2043-comprehensive-plan-314275</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-03-02T13:11:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Planning board sets public hearing on 2043 Comprehensive Plan]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_c51232da-64b4-564f-a9c4-c049dbf9354a.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Pictured is a map of the city of Wilson's future land use under the 2030 Comprehensive Plan.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Planning board sets public hearing on 2043 Comprehensive Plan]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/banner-fike-season-ended-by-scots-in-2nd-round-314418</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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          <![CDATA[Banner Fike season ended by Scots in 2nd round]]>
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    <![CDATA[Fike's Connie Pleasants, right, dribbles the ball during an NCHSAA 3-A second-round playoff game at home against Scotland on Friday, March 1. Kathryn Adkins | Special to the Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Banner Fike season ended by Scots in 2nd round]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/tigers-blitz-panthers-in-second-round-314416</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-03-01T22:53:24.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Tigers blitz Panthers in second round]]>
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    <![CDATA[Wilson Prep's David Ellis (10) goes up for a two-handed slam dunk as teammate Brandon Anderson celebrates during the second half of Friday's NCHSAA 1-A second-round playoff home game against Pinetown Northside. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Tigers blitz Panthers in second round]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/barton-tops-king-in-straight-sets-314413</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-03-01T22:41:24.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Barton tops King in straight sets]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The Barton men's volleyball team swept visiting King in a Conference Carolinas clash on Friday, March 1. Matt Proseus | Special to the Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Barton tops King in straight sets]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/nchsaa-playoff-glance-march-1-2024-314410</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-03-01T21:39:35.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[NCHSAA Playoff Glance, March 1, 2024]]>
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    <![CDATA[Wilson Prep head coach Anthony Atkinson Jr. points from the sideline during an NCHSAA 1-A second-round home playoff game against Pinetown Northside on Friday, March 1. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[NCHSAA Playoff Glance, March 1, 2024]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-march-2-3-2024-314409</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-03-01T21:35:28.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, March 2-3, 2024]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-roundup-greenfield-rolls-northwood-temple-for-2-0-start-314420</loc>
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            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-03-01T21:21:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Greenfield rolls Northwood Temple for 2-0 start]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/tulips-emerge-prior-to-springs-arrival-314342</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-03-01T15:32:27.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Tulips emerge prior to spring’s arrival]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Two-year-old Elijah Scott and his aunt Sarah Scott pick tulips at Collin’s Produce and Flower Farm on Thursday.]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Tulips emerge prior to spring’s arrival]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/fire-damages-vacant-house-314196</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-03-01T14:43:09.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Fire damages vacant house]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Fire/Rescue Services crews fought a Wednesday fire that damaged a vacant home on Industrial Avenue. Christopher Long | Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Fire damages vacant house]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/bridgestone-celebrates-50th-anniversary-314370</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-03-01T14:30:10.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Bridgestone celebrates 50th anniversary]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The Bridgestone Americas plant in Wilson is celebrating 50 years of tire production. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Bridgestone celebrates 50th anniversary]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/phyllis-landholt-babb-314388</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-03-01T13:25:55.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Phyllis Landholt Babb]]>
        </news:title>
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      <![CDATA[Phyllis Landholt Babb]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/dirt-bike-rider-cited-in-wreck-314382</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-03-01T12:08:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Dirt bike rider cited in wreck]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson County EMS personnel attend to Arion Tyriq Rountree after his dirt bike struck a pickup truck on Ward Boulevard.]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Dirt bike rider cited in wreck]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/bruised-blue-devils-get-better-vs-lowly-cards-314346</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-03-01T10:34:11.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Bruised Blue Devils get better vs. lowly Cards]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Duke's Kyle Filipowski (30) and Louisville's Skyy Clark (55) reach for a rebound during the second half of game in Durham on Wednesday, Feb. 28. AP]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Bruised Blue Devils get better vs. lowly Cards]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/deed-transfers/wilson-county-deed-transfers-from-feb-19-23-313931</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-03-01T10:25:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wilson County deed transfers from Feb. 19-23]]>
        </news:title>
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      <![CDATA[Wilson County deed transfers from Feb. 19-23]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/entertainment-plus/new-library-books-2024-disney-world-travel-guide-added-to-collection-314249</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-03-01T10:21:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[New library books: 2024 Disney World travel guide added to collection]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The Wilson County Public Library's main branch at 249 Nash St. N. is shown.]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[New library books: 2024 Disney World travel guide added to collection]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/what-does-our-country-need-314303</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-29T23:12:24.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[What does our country need?]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[The Wilson Times welcomes letters to the editor of 350 words or fewer. Letters should be signed with the writer’s name and hometown. Include a phone number for verification purposes. Phone numbers are not published. Email your letter to the editor to letters@wilsontimes.com.]]>
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      <![CDATA[What does our country need?]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/we-rise-returns-for-an-encore-314302</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-29T23:09:04.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[‘We Rise’ returns for an encore]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_5d9efae9-c3db-59a7-a6c4-6b23df5bddab.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Snow falls outside the Edna Boykin Cultural Center on Jan. 21, 2022. Corey Friedman | Times file photo]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[‘We Rise’ returns for an encore]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-roundup-ladybirds-pull-away-from-warriors-314295</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-29T22:44:14.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Ladybirds pull away from Warriors]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_6835fb05-0822-554d-97ac-b9c67565551d.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Hunt's Hailey Mackey (3) scores a run as teammate Allison Moore watches during a home game against Greene Central on Wednesday, Feb. 28. Carl Copeland | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Ladybirds pull away from Warriors]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/bruce-elton-griffin-314291</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-29T15:52:53.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Bruce Elton Griffin]]>
        </news:title>
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      <![CDATA[Bruce Elton Griffin]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/expungement-clinic-gives-people-hope-314247</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-29T15:14:04.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Expungement clinic gives people hope]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[Larry Sauls Jr. attends an expungement clinic Saturday at the Wilson County Library. The clinic was held in partnership with When People Work and Thrive Resource Center. More than 200 people attended the clinic, organizers said.]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Expungement clinic gives people hope]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/new-historical-markers-tell-wilsons-story-314045</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-29T11:16:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[New historical markers tell Wilson’s story]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[This new historical marker placed by the Wilson County Historical Association notes Tosneoc Village.]]>
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      <![CDATA[New historical markers tell Wilson’s story]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/property-revaluation-notices-go-out-next-week-314037</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-29T10:47:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Property revaluation notices go out next week]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson County's tax department will send out 2024 property revaluations next week. Those notices will show taxpayers how much their property is now worth.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Property revaluation notices go out next week]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/wilson-county-schools-hires-7-new-teachers-313923</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-29T10:42:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wilson County Schools hires 7 new teachers]]>
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      <![CDATA[Wilson County Schools hires 7 new teachers]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-29T09:14:53.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Jack Kenneth Medlin]]>
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      <![CDATA[Jack Kenneth Medlin]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/church-news-st-paul-plans-youth-day-314184</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-29T08:14:43.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Church News: St. Paul plans Youth Day]]>
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    <![CDATA[Church News submissions can be emailed to churchnews@wilsontimes.com, mailed to The Wilson Times, Attn: Church News, P.O. Box 2447, Wilson, NC 27894 or dropped off at the newspaper’s 126 Nash St. office during business hours. Announcements are not accepted by phone. The deadline is 5 p.m. each Wednesday for publication in Friday editions.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Church News: St. Paul plans Youth Day]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/charles-albert-lyons-314200</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-29T07:38:59.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Charles Albert Lyons]]>
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    </news:news>
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      <![CDATA[Charles Albert Lyons]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/hunt-hammers-greene-central-for-1st-win-314182</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-29T00:06:21.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Hunt hammers Greene Central for 1st win]]>
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    <![CDATA[Hunt's Allison Moore (18) delivers a pitch during a home game against Greene Central on Wednesday, Feb. 28. Carl Copeland | Special to the Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Hunt hammers Greene Central for 1st win]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/rams-execute-past-warriors-in-wind-whipped-affair-314181</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-28T23:33:18.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Rams execute past Warriors in wind-whipped affair]]>
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    <![CDATA[Hunt first baseman Joe Glover, right, steps on the bag to retire Greene Central's Noah Uzzell during a game at Hunt on Wednesday, Feb. 28. Carl Copeland | Special to the Times]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Rams execute past Warriors in wind-whipped affair]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/barton-women-snap-losing-streak-314179</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-28T23:16:24.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Barton women snap losing streak]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[Barton freshman Nyla Powell (22), shooting the ball during a home game Feb. 21 against Francis Marion, had 23 points and 10 rebounds in a 71-57 victory at Mount Olive in the final regular-season game Wednesday, Feb. 28. Matt Proseus | Special to the Times]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Barton women snap losing streak]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/bulldogs-beat-trojans-for-lievenses-500th-win-314183</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-28T22:45:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Bulldogs beat Trojans for Lievense's 500th win]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[Barton head coach Ron Lievense, gesturing on the sidelines during a home game against Francis Marion on Feb. 21, picked up his 500th career coaching victory Wednesday with the Bulldogs' 84-79 victory at Mount Olive to conclude the regular season. Matt Proseus | Special to the Times]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Bulldogs beat Trojans for Lievense's 500th win]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/beddingfield-romps-past-kinston-in-opener-314175</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-28T22:14:52.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Beddingfield romps past Kinston in opener]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Beddingfield's Fernando Abazan (2) gets a secondary lead on a pitch as head coach Matthew Ballance, back, looks on during a game against Kinston on Wednesday, Feb. 28. Craig Moyer | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Beddingfield romps past Kinston in opener]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/farris-thomas-law-student-athlete-of-the-week-tyler-barnes-greenfield-school-314165</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-28T21:47:48.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Farris & Thomas Law Student-Athlete of the Week: Tyler Barnes, Greenfield School]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Tyler Barnes, Greenfield School]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Farris & Thomas Law Student-Athlete of the Week: Tyler Barnes, Greenfield School]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/barton-wins-its-spring-bulldog-clash-314161</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-28T21:44:24.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Barton wins its Spring Bulldog Clash]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <![CDATA[The Barton College men's golf team displays the championship trophy after winning the Spring Bulldog Classic at Caledonia Golf and Fish Club on Tuesday in Pawleys Island, S.C. Team members are, from left, Mitchell Soma, Kris Jackson, Daniel Adkins, Ryan Jahr, Harrison Wierse, Jose Maria Gutierrez and head coach Derek Hamm. Josh Meeks | Barton College]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Barton wins its Spring Bulldog Clash]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/better-to-not-lament-the-turns-not-taken-in-life-314157</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-28T21:43:07.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Better to not lament the turns not taken in life]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_a4b2fca0-d112-5890-8f74-2e01963b50b2.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[E.J. Proctor Story]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Better to not lament the turns not taken in life]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-feb-29-march-1-2024-314151</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-28T21:41:31.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Feb. 29-March 1, 2024]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/another-tobs-college-classic-to-fill-fleming-schedule-this-weekend-314163</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-28T17:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Another Tobs College Classic to fill Fleming schedule this weekend]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/driver-dies-after-hitting-building-314050</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-28T14:41:58.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Driver dies after hitting building]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Investigators with the Wilson Police Department were still on the scene several hours after a Wilson man died Wednesday morning in a single-vehicle wreck.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Driver dies after hitting building]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/devonna-rowe-314138</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-28T13:53:04.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Devonna  Rowe]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_bebcc9f3-f239-5fec-9a74-6b1235c0208a.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Devonna  Rowe]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/walter-lawrence-hilliard-314137</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-28T13:24:53.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Walter Lawrence Hilliard]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_dc0f9ff8-db65-5d11-9823-dcf7377c6daf.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Walter Lawrence Hilliard]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/kim-hoffman-named-to-best-in-state-list-for-financial-advisers-314075</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-28T12:47:13.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Kim Hoffman named to best-in-state list for financial advisers]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_4222825d-12c4-50ae-9840-376c8b764213.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Kim Hoffman]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Kim Hoffman named to best-in-state list for financial advisers]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/csx-to-upgrade-13-wilson-railroad-crossings-314043</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-28T11:40:35.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[CSX to upgrade 13 Wilson railroad crossings]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[CSX plans to conduct repairs and maintenance at 13 railroad crossings in Wilson County during the month of March.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[CSX to upgrade 13 Wilson railroad crossings]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/bill-myers-among-human-relations-awards-winners-314046</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-28T10:49:27.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Bill Myers among Human Relations Awards winners]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Human Relations Awards winners include, from left, James and Joyce Haney, community service adult category; Janesha Isom, community youth category; Bill Myers, Humanitarian of the Year; and Waymakers of North Carolina founders LaTonya and Everett Speight, community service group category.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Bill Myers among Human Relations Awards winners]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/they-have-dreams-wep-program-connects-students-to-wilsons-top-business-leaders-313449</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-28T09:50:45.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[‘They have dreams’: WEP program connects students to Wilson’s top business leaders]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_9aaa4c68-1a15-5e4b-8239-eb116b5be587.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Early Collage Academy 11th grader Bri Simons, left, smiles as her English teacher Katrice Brown-Taylor talks about the Wilson Education Partnership’s Communicating with Confidence program and its positive effects on participants.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[‘They have dreams’: WEP program connects students to Wilson’s top business leaders]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/explosion-snaps-up-3rd-straight-trip-to-usys-national-championship-series-314038</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-28T09:50:41.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Explosion snaps up 3rd straight trip to USYS National Championship Series]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_1df90238-d6f2-59ba-ba8e-2b009068e1a4.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The Wilson Youth Soccer Association '06 girls are headed to the U.S. Youth Soccer National Championship Series for the third straight year after qualifying for the summer tournament with a 3-0 record over the weekend at the National League P.R.O. event in Tampa, Fla. Team members are, front from left, head coach Randol Mendoza, Bailey Powell, Rebekah Ochoa, Marissa Sutton, Mariah Polk, Ja'Niyah Augustus, Natalie Capps and Lily Sisolak. Back row: Darby Wallig, Griffin Webb, Karys Wheeler, Cappa Bunn, Sydney Schwarz, Bri Littla nd Autumn Bradshaw. Andy McMurray | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Explosion snaps up 3rd straight trip to USYS National Championship Series]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/battle-tested-tigers-zap-warren-county-in-opening-round-314036</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-28T08:38:37.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Battle-tested Tigers zap Warren County in opening round]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_1e2904bb-e8fa-5dae-a3a2-fb288687575d.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Prep's Brandon Anderson (3) has a Warren County defender in his face as he shoots a jumper during an NCHSAA 1-A first-round playoff game Tuesday, Feb. 27, at Wilson Prep. Carl Copeland | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Battle-tested Tigers zap Warren County in opening round]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/royce-bass-314055</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-28T07:07:57.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Royce  Bass]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_a0d99bcd-07e9-5b76-b28d-6070fa5e0380.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Royce  Bass]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/nchsaa-basketball-playoff-glance-314004</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-28T00:25:22.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[NCHSAA Basketball Playoff Glance]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_2da9d4c1-e2b9-57ee-b0a4-99bc4ecbeff9.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[02_27_24 - NCHSAA playoffs - Warren County at Wilson Prep - Boys Basketball]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[NCHSAA Basketball Playoff Glance]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/warriors-overcome-eagles-hot-start-in-first-round-win-for-the-ages-314025</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-27T23:42:21.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Warriors overcome Eagles' hot start in first-round win for the ages]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <![CDATA[Hunt's Jordan Scott (4) celebrates as the Warriors wrap up a 65-63 victory at home against Eastern Alamance in the first round of the NCHSAA 3-A playoffs Tuesday, Feb. 27. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Warriors overcome Eagles' hot start in first-round win for the ages]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/fike-escapes-funk-croatan-in-1st-round-314024</loc>
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            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-27T23:35:04.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Fike escapes funk, Croatan in 1st round]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_dce7fb25-9b56-5c17-a54c-01feb9ade946.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Fike's Jalia Daniels (4) works for a shot under the basket against Sofia Mendolia of Croatan during an NCHSAA 3-A first-round playoff game Tuesday, Feb. 27, at Fike. Carl Copeland | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Fike escapes funk, Croatan in 1st round]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/panthers-upset-bruins-in-opening-round-314018</loc>
    <news:news>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-27T22:57:49.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Panthers upset Bruins in opening round]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_ecd66995-8377-520d-ac09-bd9a71866330.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[North Johnston's Samantha Boswell (12) works for a shot as Beddingfield's Na'Ziyah Blanchard, left, and Sa'Naiya Coppedge defend during an NCHSAA 2-A first-round playoff game Tuesday at Beddingfield. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Panthers upset Bruins in opening round]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/barton-roundup-bulldogs-steamroll-purple-knights-314016</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-27T22:52:28.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[BARTON ROUNDUP: Bulldogs steamroll Purple Knights]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_50b7fb8e-d6ba-5fe2-86ae-178c871923dc.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Barton's John McNamee finished with five RBIs in a 22-2 win over Bridgeport on Tuesday, Feb. 27. Matt Proseus | Barton Athletics]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[BARTON ROUNDUP: Bulldogs steamroll Purple Knights]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-roundup-hot-hitting-fike-drops-southern-nash-in-5-314028</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-27T22:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Hot-hitting Fike drops Southern Nash in 5]]>
        </news:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/despite-davis-brilliant-performance-unc-struggles-to-finish-off-miami-313975</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
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            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-27T20:12:20.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Despite Davis' brilliant performance, UNC struggles to finish off Miami]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_7e4450cd-503e-5c24-9d48-5565ca8dcbc8.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Fans cheer after North Carolina guard RJ Davis (4) scored during the second half of a game against Miam on Monday, Feb. 26, in Chapel Hill. AP]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Despite Davis' brilliant performance, UNC struggles to finish off Miami]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-feb-28-29-2024-313973</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-27T19:14:40.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Feb. 28-29, 2024]]>
        </news:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/millbrook-boys-basketball-takes-nac-6-championship-victory-313964</loc>
    <news:news>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-27T17:54:51.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Millbrook boys basketball takes NAC-6 Championship victory]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Millbrook High School following their NAC-6 Championship victory]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Millbrook boys basketball takes NAC-6 Championship victory]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/potters-industries-buys-ardagh-facility-313927</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-27T16:16:18.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Potters Industries buys Ardagh facility]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_96d0a419-b0bc-50b5-9281-e25aad499020.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Potters Industries recently purchased the former Ardagh glass manufacturing plant for $6.5 million.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Potters Industries buys Ardagh facility]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/we-have-achieved-so-much-officials-celebrate-osbornes-career-as-dss-director-313848</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-27T13:16:27.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[‘We have achieved so much’: Officials celebrate Osborne’s career as DSS director]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_a7371195-e25d-5052-b707-85eb29015e51.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson County Department of Social Services Director Glenn Osborne greets friends and colleagues during his Feb. 26 retirement party. Osborne retired after nearly 30 years with the agency.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[‘We have achieved so much’: Officials celebrate Osborne’s career as DSS director]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/wilson-housing-authority-opens-waiting-list-for-section-8-housing-vouchers-march-11-313918</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-27T12:56:43.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wilson Housing Authority opens waiting list for Section 8 housing vouchers March 11]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_994cd5d5-7e2b-5965-a951-48fa530288af.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Pre-applications for Section 8 housing vouchers can be picked up at the Wilson Housing Authority administration building on Nash Street starting March 11.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Wilson Housing Authority opens waiting list for Section 8 housing vouchers March 11]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/barbara-anne-williams-obriant-313878</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-27T09:41:09.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Barbara Anne Williams O'Briant]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_2a40e529-7082-5be1-b349-92ea22b050a2.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Barbara Anne Williams O'Briant]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/walton-clifton-stancil-313877</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-27T08:04:32.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Walton Clifton Stancil]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_3f637b68-9fd0-5a2f-9fdc-b0b057934e7c.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Walton Clifton Stancil]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/cba-players-get-on-board-with-romo-313739</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-26T23:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[CBA players get on board with Romo]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_2021565b-d7f1-53f3-b39b-94ce1d67ba94.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[C.B. Aycock head coach Laura Romo, right, talks to sophomores Lauren Burton, left, and Keytah Kermode during the championship game of the 3-A Quad County Conference tournament Friday, Feb. 23, at Fike. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[CBA players get on board with Romo]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/crowd-woes-cloud-high-school-hoops-313731</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-26T23:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Crowd woes cloud high school hoops]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_931c556c-aea3-51cf-a9ea-ebffd3818eee.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Paul Durham]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Crowd woes cloud high school hoops]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-roundup-demons-blitz-gryphons-21-7-in-opener-313752</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-26T22:59:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Demons blitz Gryphons 21-7 in opener]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/fike-storms-past-rocky-mount-in-opener-313738</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-26T22:52:01.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Fike storms past Rocky Mount in opener]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_82b6bc7f-8624-58ad-851d-7ef7531474e1.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Fike's Evan Ferrell delivers a pitch during a game against Rocky Mount on Monday, Feb. 26. Kathryn Adkins | Special to the TImes]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Fike storms past Rocky Mount in opener]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-feb-27-28-2024-313732</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-26T21:20:03.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Feb. 27-28, 2024]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/our-opinion-pitch-in-to-pay-off-millions-in-medical-debt-for-just-18k-313703</loc>
    <news:news>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-26T17:58:45.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Our Opinion: Pitch in to pay off millions in medical debt for just $18K]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_606ab6a2-c6a8-5872-bd1e-b9ec196c4ab6.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church of Wilson is spearheading an RIP Medical Debt fundraiser in the six counties highlighted in the top right of this Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina map that comprise the Rocky Mount Convocation.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Our Opinion: Pitch in to pay off millions in medical debt for just $18K]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/no-apology-needed-for-supporting-border-security-313587</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-26T17:40:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[No apology needed for supporting border security]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_cbe42f07-99b3-5f58-9575-67938d63a8de.jpg</image:loc>
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    <![CDATA[The Wilson Times welcomes letters to the editor of 350 words or fewer. Letters should be signed with the writer’s name and hometown. Include a phone number for verification purposes. Phone numbers are not published. Email your letter to the editor to letters@wilsontimes.com.]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[No apology needed for supporting border security]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/barton-hosts-dramatic-presentation-on-educator-sallie-b-howard-313692</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-26T16:55:20.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Barton hosts dramatic presentation on educator Sallie B. Howard]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_ad5c7daa-6ceb-568a-b4f6-b1dc54e7fa9c.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[JoAnne Woodard, left, will be featured in a program about the late Sallie B. Howard, right, at Barton College Thursday evening. Contributed photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Barton hosts dramatic presentation on educator Sallie B. Howard]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/wakefield-girls-basketball-pulls-of-significant-win-to-take-nac-6-championship-title-313948</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-26T15:50:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wakefield girls basketball pulls of significant win to take NAC-6 championship title]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_daf8c255-3e42-5b55-9242-a313afb37c7c.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[NAC-6 girls basketball champions Wakefield High School. NAC-6 girls basketball champions Wakefield High School]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Wakefield girls basketball pulls of significant win to take NAC-6 championship title]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/ollie-roland-johnson-313709</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-26T14:50:01.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Ollie Roland Johnson]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_87d79ab3-a841-5a85-8721-c2c8155ce7d5.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Ollie Roland Johnson]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/theres-still-time-left-to-vote-early-313598</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-26T13:44:24.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[There’s still time left to vote early]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_ca50c155-f398-522e-9f64-ce2a3a3c0b53.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[A voting sign is shown outside the Wilson County Board of Elections office Monday. Early voting continues through Saturday ahead of the March 5 primaries.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[There’s still time left to vote early]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/thomas-edison-brown-jr-313679</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
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          <![CDATA[Thomas Edison Brown, Jr.]]>
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          <![CDATA[Bernard Terrance Javor Blue]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-26T12:55:29.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Buckhout: Send decorated Army colonel to Congress]]>
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    <![CDATA[Laurie Buckhout]]>
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      <![CDATA[Buckhout: Send decorated Army colonel to Congress]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-26T12:30:44.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[‘First aid kit for an overdose’: Coalition distributes lifesaving kits]]>
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    <![CDATA[Mahalia Witter-Merithew places a ONEbox kit in a visible area inside Casita Brewing Co. The box is an emergency opioid overdose reversal kit provided by the Wilson County Substance Prevention Coalition.]]>
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      <![CDATA[‘First aid kit for an overdose’: Coalition distributes lifesaving kits]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/richard-dean-artis-313653</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-26T12:03:13.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Richard Dean Artis]]>
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      <![CDATA[Richard Dean Artis]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-26T12:02:15.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Agnes Jeanette Webb Robbins]]>
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      <![CDATA[Agnes Jeanette Webb Robbins]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/walter-archer-313635</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-26T10:30:19.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Walter  Archer]]>
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      <![CDATA[Walter  Archer]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/anthony-bridgers-313634</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-26T10:29:26.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Anthony  Bridgers]]>
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      <![CDATA[Anthony  Bridgers]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/sylvias-family-restaurant-expands-to-stantonsburg-313600</loc>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-26T10:26:58.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Sylvia’s Family Restaurant expands to Stantonsburg]]>
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    <![CDATA[Alexander Coleman, left, Megan Coleman, Cecelia Coleman Joyner and Sylvia Coleman smile together in their new restaurant. Sylvia’s Family Restaurant at 104 Moyton Ave. in Stantonsburg opens Thursday.]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Sylvia’s Family Restaurant expands to Stantonsburg]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/john-blackburn-king-313615</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-26T09:39:23.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[John Blackburn King]]>
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      <![CDATA[John Blackburn King]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/juanita-poythress-walston-313614</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-26T09:02:24.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Juanita Poythress Walston]]>
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      <![CDATA[Juanita Poythress Walston]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/jimmy-earl-scott-sr-313604</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-26T08:56:23.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Jimmy Earl Scott, Sr.]]>
        </news:title>
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      <![CDATA[Jimmy Earl Scott, Sr.]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/davis-visits-ukraine-calls-for-swift-action-on-military-aid-313595</loc>
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            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-26T07:47:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Davis visits Ukraine, calls for ‘swift action’ on military aid]]>
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    <![CDATA[Rep. Don Davis attends a Ukrainian parliamentary session celebrating two years of resistance to the Russian invasion.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Davis visits Ukraine, calls for ‘swift action’ on military aid]]>
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<url>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-26T07:31:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Turkeys strut their stuff in search of mates]]>
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    <![CDATA[It’s the onset of breeding season for wild turkeys in North Carolina. Members of this large flock were caught showing off their feathers in Wilson County last week. Though they are not all show, the flock had about 50 to 60 birds in it.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Turkeys strut their stuff in search of mates]]>
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<url>
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    <news:news>
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            <news:language>en</news:language>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-25T23:56:24.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[From 0 to state champs!]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Sallie B. Howard School players show off their hardware after defeating Carter G. Woodson School in the championship game of the Carolina Athletic Association for Schools of Choice B bracket Saturday in Winston-Salem. Elijah Johnson | Special to the Times]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[From 0 to state champs!]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/thank-you-to-all-of-wilsons-dr-jeffersons-313588</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-25T23:56:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Thank you to all of Wilson’s ‘Dr. Jeffersons’]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Dr. Mildred Fay Jefferson, a physician who co-founded the National Right to Life Committee, speaks during a 1978 interview.]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Thank you to all of Wilson’s ‘Dr. Jeffersons’]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/five-teams-home-for-1st-round-of-nchsaa-playoffs-313581</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-25T23:53:47.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Five teams home for 1st round of NCHSAA playoffs]]>
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    <![CDATA[C.B. Aycock's Audrey Teasley (5) looks to pass the ball while being guarded by Fike's Emory Skinner as Golden Demons head coach Marcus Johnson, back left, looks on during the 3-A Quad County Conference tournament championship game Friday at Fike. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Five teams home for 1st round of NCHSAA playoffs]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/fan-fight-kills-tigers-trac-title-hopes-but-still-land-top-1-a-east-seed-313578</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-25T23:51:13.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Fan fight kills Tigers’ TRAC title hopes but still land top 1-A East seed]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Prep senior Lez Minter (4) looks to dribble around a Warren County player as Tigers head coach Anthony Atkinson Jr., back right, watches during a game at Wilson Prep on Feb. 13. The Tigers will welcome the Eagles back for the first round of the NCHSAA 1-A playoffs Tuesday, Feb. 26. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Fan fight kills Tigers’ TRAC title hopes but still land top 1-A East seed]]>
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<url>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-25T23:48:58.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Knights’ 2-A title dream dashed by Davidson Day]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Greenfield's Kobe Edwards (1) looks to put up a shot against Davidson Day's Levon Jacobs (0) as Knights teammate Tyler Barnes (5) watches during Saturday's NCISAA 2-A championship game in Raleigh. Carl Copeland | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Knights’ 2-A title dream dashed by Davidson Day]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/fontenot-works-his-socks-off-for-wilson-313586</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-25T23:47:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Fontenot works his socks off for Wilson]]>
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    <![CDATA[The Wilson Times welcomes letters to the editor of 350 words or fewer. Letters should be signed with the writer’s name and hometown. Include a phone number for verification purposes. Phone numbers are not published. Email your letter to the editor to letters@wilsontimes.com.]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Fontenot works his socks off for Wilson]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/lady-chargers-reign-ended-by-faith-christian-313576</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-25T23:46:50.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Lady Chargers’ reign ended by Faith Christian]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_184a4e64-992e-5c3e-adb4-209295c8d409.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Christian senior Chloe Villaverde (3) lifts a shot in the lane during the NCCSA 2-A championship game Saturday against Faith Christian of Ramseur at Calvary Christian in King. Nino Villaverde | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Lady Chargers’ reign ended by Faith Christian]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/cyclones-win-macaa-title-313548</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-25T22:10:04.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Cyclones win MACAA title]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Community Christian School poses with the MACAA trophy after defeating New Bern Christian in the title game on Saturday, Feb. 24. Melissa Kovach | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Cyclones win MACAA title]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/barton-women-fall-in-ot-to-young-harris-313540</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-25T22:05:37.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Barton women fall in OT to Young Harris]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Barton's Lauren Walker scored a game-high 25 points in an overtime loss to Young Harris on Saturday, Feb. 24. Matt Proseus | Barton Athletics]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Barton women fall in OT to Young Harris]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/bulldogs-topped-by-mountain-lions-313543</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-25T22:05:33.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Bulldogs topped by Mountain Lions]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Barton's Jett Fortuny finished with 13 points in a loss to Young Harris on Saturday, Feb. 24. Matt Proseus | Barton Athletics]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Bulldogs topped by Mountain Lions]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/barton-roundup-bulldogs-split-doubleheader-313545</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-25T22:05:30.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[BARTON ROUNDUP: Bulldogs split doubleheader]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_d1d55c1e-4e7e-5053-a910-089593cfa183.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Barton's Tanner Holvorson earned a win in the first game of a doubleheader against Belmont Abbey on Saturday, Feb. 24. Matt Proseus | Barton Athletics]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[BARTON ROUNDUP: Bulldogs split doubleheader]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/churches-expand-effort-to-wipe-out-medical-debt-313105</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-25T17:01:55.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Churches expand effort to wipe out medical debt]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_2ba59f4d-a4f9-53e8-a757-7bdfb8bff03e.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Father Paul Castelli is the rector at St. Timothy's Episcopal Church in Wilson.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Churches expand effort to wipe out medical debt]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/honeybee-school-sign-ups-end-friday-312675</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-25T16:31:15.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Honeybee school sign-ups end Friday]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_046e8092-83b5-5423-9bc3-4239e67c5d56.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[A honeybee leaves its hive at the Imagination Station Science & History Museum to forage for pollen.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Honeybee school sign-ups end Friday]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-feb-26-27-2024-313527</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-25T14:58:25.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Feb. 26-27, 2024]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/detection-dogs-train-to-follow-their-noses-313465</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-24T23:08:44.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Detection dogs train to follow their noses]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_2c56a158-f204-5e31-8881-8a9d4fb5d35e.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Gordon Deno, director of Wilson County Emergency Management, is an organizer of the Human Remains Detection Seminar.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Detection dogs train to follow their noses]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/martial-arts-studio-wants-to-combat-bullying-310821</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-24T22:29:57.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Martial arts studio wants to combat bullying]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_7288e352-0e5d-5fca-aedf-7bf41afd1870.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Students at Gustavo Machado Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu line up against the wall for a warmup exercise. Christopher Long | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Martial arts studio wants to combat bullying]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/suspect-transferred-to-prison-hospital-313475</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-24T05:03:33.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Suspect transferred to prison hospital]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_45f62051-5836-5634-8f26-884968d817b1.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Eric Leith Malloy is shown during a 2022 appearance in Wilson County District Court.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Suspect transferred to prison hospital]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/warriors-speed-by-cba-for-qcc-tourney-crown-313507</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-24T00:41:13.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Warriors speed by CBA for QCC tourney crown]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_a2ee8c0f-4bb8-58cc-972f-3f79d466c551.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Jubilant Hunt players walk off Harvey Reid Jr. Court at Fike High after defeating C.B. Aycock 58-49 in the 3-A Quad County Conference tournament championship game Friday at Fike. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Warriors speed by CBA for QCC tourney crown]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/falcons-upset-demons-for-qcc-title-313506</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-24T00:39:25.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Falcons upset Demons for QCC title]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_eabf60a9-3c47-55ed-a44d-620789dcff1d.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Fike's Jewel Brewington (1) loses control of the ball after colliding with C.B. Aycock's Simone Hall (21) during the 3-A Quad County Conference tournament championship game on Friday, Feb. 23. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Falcons upset Demons for QCC title]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/nccsa-roundup-lady-chargers-a-win-from-5th-straight-state-2-a-title-313503</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-24T00:37:24.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[NCCSA ROUNDUP: Lady Chargers a win from 5th straight state 2-A title]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_e6ed2406-a42c-5d0e-8628-02f1fd03daca.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Christian senior Chloe Villaverde (3) lifts a shot in the lane during an NCCSA 2-A semifinals game against Vandalia Christian on Friday at Triad Baptist Christian in Kernersville. Nino Villaverde | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[NCCSA ROUNDUP: Lady Chargers a win from 5th straight state 2-A title]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/wilson-preps-ferrell-achieves-lifelong-dream-313488</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-24T00:33:32.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wilson Prep’s Ferrell achieves lifelong dream]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_484f6375-6ac7-5d16-9ff3-11a689d4e148.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Prep's Kaden Ferrell signs his National Letter of Intent with Louisburg College on Feb. 13. Contributed photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Wilson Prep’s Ferrell achieves lifelong dream]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-roundup-cycs-return-to-macaa-title-game-313515</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-24T00:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Cycs return to MACAA title game]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/dss-has-made-a-difference-one-life-at-a-time-313513</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-23T23:51:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[DSS has made a difference one life at a time]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_c8862024-a1b5-58a2-ad61-63087d64bbe0.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Glenn Osborne]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[DSS has made a difference one life at a time]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-feb-24-25-2024-313484</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-23T23:08:04.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Feb. 24-25, 2024]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/barton-rallies-to-five-set-win-over-emmanuel-313483</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-23T22:52:58.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Barton rallies to five-set win over Emmanuel]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_ef3617b2-eebe-5208-a581-24b57d104616.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Barton senior Brandon Johnston fired home 17 kills in a five-set win over Emmanuel on Friday, Feb. 23. Matt Proseus | Barton Athletics]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Barton rallies to five-set win over Emmanuel]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/interim-wilson-county-dss-director-named-313452</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-23T15:09:56.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Interim Wilson County DSS director named]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_51e04e0d-3afe-5c8a-9338-5f1fc16f1d74.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Annie Ward]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Interim Wilson County DSS director named]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/bernardine-mcghie-wheeler-313466</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-23T13:24:36.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Bernardine McGhie Wheeler]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_5afdc0ad-02e1-5463-af01-3f831f11a2bb.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Bernardine McGhie Wheeler]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/outbuilding-fire-ruled-accidental-313429</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-23T13:18:34.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Outbuilding fire ruled accidental]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_769414f7-98a6-5d2e-b802-09eb14f078b4.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Outbuilding fire ruled accidental]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/entertainment-plus/bishop-valerie-melvin-is-bartons-light-of-life-speaker-312793</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-23T13:03:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Bishop Valerie Melvin is Barton’s Light of Life speaker]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_cf03ea80-0bfd-5708-8243-c070e15fde7e.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Bishop Valerie Melvin]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Bishop Valerie Melvin is Barton’s Light of Life speaker]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/wilson-soil-water-conservation-district-recognizes-honorees-313447</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-23T12:56:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wilson Soil & Water Conservation District recognizes honorees]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_501c002f-b7a6-542a-8075-912f86f62e40.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Honorees at the annual Wilson Soil & Water Conservation District awards banquet pose with director Josh Pate, front left, and resource conservationist Dillan Howard, front right. In the front row from left are Brantley Batchelor,  Emilee Page, Ava Johnson, Adhithi Prakash, Aubree Jones and Alexis Azpeitia. In the middle row from left are Lilah Rountree, Everette Ziegenhorn, Ella Weeks, Lucas Davis, Connor Patterson, Daniel Maravi and Hamid Outaus. In the back row from left are Finley Deans, Chloe Williamson, Samantha Hauser, Sklyar Kirby, Brooklynn Morris, Dawson Nelson and Gavin Cone.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Wilson Soil & Water Conservation District recognizes honorees]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/church-donates-to-the-spot-312745</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-23T11:47:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Church donates to The SPOT]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_afb2d4cf-69f8-5552-9384-4002e01d1882.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Melba Martin, a member of the St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church Women, presents a check for $2,000 to Matt Edwards, executive director of the Sharing Positive Outcomes Together youth center known as The SPOT.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Church donates to The SPOT]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/knights-down-chargers-advance-to-ncisaa-title-game-313394</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-22T23:43:25.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Knights down Chargers, advance to NCISAA title game]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_990878d4-215b-513a-9731-9f675a3e74c2.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Greenfield's Kobe Edwards (1) goes up for a shot in front of a Wayne Country Day defender during a NCISAA 2-A semifinal game on Thursday, Feb. 22. Carl Copeland | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Knights down Chargers, advance to NCISAA title game]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-feb-23-24-2024-313412</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-22T23:40:38.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Feb. 23-24, 2024]]>
        </news:title>
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          <![CDATA[Sanders' free throws send CBA past Hunt]]>
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    <![CDATA[C.B. Aycock's Audrey Teasley (5) gets set to put up a shot in front of a Hunt defender during a 3-A Quad County Conference semifinal game on Thursday, Feb. 22. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Sanders' free throws send CBA past Hunt]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-roundup-chargers-top-titans-in-quarterfinals-313401</loc>
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          <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Chargers top Titans in quarterfinals]]>
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    <![CDATA[Wilson Christian's Cassidey Reynell (11) goes up for a shot during a NCCSA 2-A quarterfinal game against Triad Baptist Christian on Thursday, Feb. 22. Nino Villaverde | Special to the Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Chargers top Titans in quarterfinals]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/barton-roundup-bulldogs-win-home-opener-313411</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-22T23:30:19.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[BARTON ROUNDUP: Bulldogs win home opener]]>
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    <![CDATA[Barton's Brandon Johnston led the team with 12 kills in a sweep of Warner on Thursday, Feb. 22. Matt Proseus | Barton Athletics]]>
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      <![CDATA[BARTON ROUNDUP: Bulldogs win home opener]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-22T16:26:59.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Fire burns cars, RV at auto business]]>
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    <![CDATA[A large portion of the EB Autos Auto Group’s back lot was on fire when firefighters arrived Wednesday. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Fire burns cars, RV at auto business]]>
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          <![CDATA[Rather Be Cooking: This easy soup is comfort in a bowl]]>
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    <![CDATA[I love the combination of ground chicken, vegetables and pasta in this tasty soup.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Rather Be Cooking: This easy soup is comfort in a bowl]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-22T16:20:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Fontenot earns Wilson’s support]]>
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    <![CDATA[The Wilson Times welcomes letters to the editor of 350 words or fewer. Letters should be signed with the writer’s name and hometown. Include a phone number for verification purposes. Phone numbers are not published. Email your letter to the editor to letters@wilsontimes.com.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Fontenot earns Wilson’s support]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/nancy-s-opphile-313363</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-22T13:42:18.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Nancy S. Opphile]]>
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      <![CDATA[Nancy S. Opphile]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/competency-hearing-set-for-murder-suspect-313274</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-22T12:42:27.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Competency hearing set for murder suspect]]>
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    <![CDATA[Attorney Robert Denning, left, stands with client Curtis Curry in Wilson County Criminal Superior Court on Wednesday.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Competency hearing set for murder suspect]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/thomas-randolph-walston-313320</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-22T12:16:16.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Thomas Randolph Walston]]>
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      <![CDATA[Thomas Randolph Walston]]>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-22T11:59:22.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Concerned Elm City residents hold community meeting]]>
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    <![CDATA[Residents listen as Gabe Merando presents information about Elm City’s water infrastructure during a community meeting held Monday at Elm City Missionary Baptist Church. Christopher Long | Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Concerned Elm City residents hold community meeting]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/company-cited-fined-in-workers-fatal-fall-313278</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-22T11:58:20.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Company cited, fined in worker’s fatal fall]]>
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    <![CDATA[Smithfield Grain has been cited and fined for a worker's fatal fall in 2023.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Company cited, fined in worker’s fatal fall]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-22T11:43:36.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Sheriff’s office notes rash of car break-ins]]>
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    <![CDATA[The Wilson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating car break-ins in Elm City. Free locking mechanisms are available for some Hyundai and Kia models.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Sheriff’s office notes rash of car break-ins]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/annie-b-edmundson-harris-313315</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-22T11:17:52.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Annie B Edmundson Harris]]>
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      <![CDATA[Annie B Edmundson Harris]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/judge-sumner-recognized-for-service-312789</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-22T10:39:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Judge Sumner recognized for service]]>
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    <![CDATA[From left, attorney Will Farris, Senior Resident Superior Court Judge Lamont Wiggins, retired Superior Court Judge Quentin Sumner, N.C. Chief Justice Paul Newby and Chief Justice’s Commission on Professionalism Executive Director Jimbo Perry pose for a picture at the Wilson County Courthouse.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Judge Sumner recognized for service]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/deed-transfers/wilson-county-deed-transfers-from-feb-12-16-313157</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-22T10:19:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wilson County deed transfers from Feb. 12-16]]>
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    <![CDATA[Stock photo | paulbr75 via Pixabay ]]>
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      <![CDATA[Wilson County deed transfers from Feb. 12-16]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/lisa-hill-gardner-313289</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-22T09:51:14.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Lisa Hill Gardner]]>
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      <![CDATA[Lisa Hill Gardner]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-22T08:11:42.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Church News: Black history youth program is Sunday]]>
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    <![CDATA[Community Briefs announcing Wilson-area events are published as a public service of The Wilson Times. Email submissions to editor@wilsontimes.com. Include the event’s time, date and location, admission cost if applicable and organizers’ contact information.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Church News: Black history youth program is Sunday]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/joyce-ann-keel-edmundson-313277</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-22T06:32:53.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Joyce Ann Keel Edmundson]]>
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      <![CDATA[Joyce Ann Keel Edmundson]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-22T00:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Bulldogs hold off Pats 73-72 in Wilson Gym thriller]]>
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    <![CDATA[Barton's Trevon Spencer (4) sizes up his defender during a game against Francis Marion on Wednesday, Feb. 21, at Wilson Gym. Matt Proseus | Special to the Times]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Bulldogs hold off Pats 73-72 in Wilson Gym thriller]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/inspire-voters-with-positive-policy-driven-campaigns-313266</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-21T23:50:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Inspire voters with positive, policy-driven campaigns]]>
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    <![CDATA[The Wilson Times welcomes letters to the editor of 350 words or fewer. Letters should be signed with the writer’s name and hometown. Include a phone number for verification purposes. Phone numbers are not published. Email your letter to the editor to letters@wilsontimes.com.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Inspire voters with positive, policy-driven campaigns]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/warriors-outlast-wildcats-to-earn-qcc-finals-spot-vs-cba-313261</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-21T23:15:32.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Warriors outlast Wildcats to earn QCC finals spot vs. CBA]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Hunt senior point guard Jordan Scott (4) whips a one-handed pass downcourt during Wednesday's 3-A Quad County Conference tournament semifinals game against West Johnston at Hunt. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Warriors outlast Wildcats to earn QCC finals spot vs. CBA]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/bc-women-drop-5th-straight-in-wilson-gym-finale-313255</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-21T23:13:10.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[BC women drop 5th straight in Wilson Gym finale]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_94bcd404-8792-56b1-90a2-29af289fd390.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Barton head coach Wendee Saintsing walks in front of the bench before the team's final home game against Francis Marion on Wednesday, Feb. 21, at Wilson Gym. Matt Proseus | Special to the Times]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[BC women drop 5th straight in Wilson Gym finale]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-roundup-bruins-big-4th-quarter-sends-them-past-nj-into-neuse-6-championship-313254</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-21T23:05:28.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Bruins’ big 4th quarter sends them past NJ, into Neuse 6 championship]]>
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    <![CDATA[Beddingfield freshman Jayonta Blanchard, with the ball during a home game against Goldsboro on Feb. 3, scored 32 points to lead the Bruins past North Johnston in the 2-A Neuse 6 Conference tournament semfinals Wednesday at Eastern Wayne High. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Bruins’ big 4th quarter sends them past NJ, into Neuse 6 championship]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/farris-thomas-law-student-athlete-of-the-week-tynasia-emory-wilson-preparatory-academy-313253</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-21T23:04:01.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Farris & Thomas Law Student-Athlete of the Week: Ty'Nasia Emory, Wilson Preparatory Academy]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_2979a0db-a442-5cf6-a664-2b1b286b745c.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Ty'Nasia Emory, Wilson Preparatory Academy]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Farris & Thomas Law Student-Athlete of the Week: Ty'Nasia Emory, Wilson Preparatory Academy]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/those-good-little-moments-can-be-huge-313251</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-21T23:02:12.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Those ‘good little moments’ can be huge]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_1a2d36d6-352d-5691-a3ce-a898377446db.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[E.J. Proctor Story]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Those ‘good little moments’ can be huge]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/loss-to-syracuse-the-story-of-wolfpacks-season-313239</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-21T23:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Loss to Syracuse the story of Wolfpack's season]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_63ea8f9b-5489-589c-916c-3387702e1656.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[North Carolina State coach Kevin Keatts reacts during the second half of the team's game against Syracuse in Syracuse, N.Y., on Jan. 27. AP]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Loss to Syracuse the story of Wolfpack's season]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/tobs-college-baseball-classic-starts-preseason-run-of-fleming-events-313248</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-21T22:59:30.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Tobs College Baseball Classic starts preseason run of Fleming events]]>
        </news:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/barton-roundup-bulldogs-11-0-after-bashing-cobras-20-8-313264</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-21T22:55:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[BARTON ROUNDUP: Bulldogs 11-0 after bashing Cobras 20-8]]>
        </news:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-feb-22-23-2024-313241</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-21T22:24:37.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Feb. 22-23, 2024]]>
        </news:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/board-approves-nightclub-in-downtown-wilson-313109</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-21T16:22:32.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Board approves nightclub in downtown Wilson]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_5637e510-9e5c-5015-a0bb-9f0671fcfed9.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The Wilson Board of Adjustment has agreed to issue a special use permit for the first business designated as a nightclub under the city’s unified development ordinance.]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Board approves nightclub in downtown Wilson]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/rates-increasing-for-before--and-after-school-care-313115</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-21T15:21:16.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Rates increasing for before- and after-school care]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_1c898b61-9eb4-5459-9082-7fb0f543d4fc.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson County Board of Education Chairwoman Christine Fitch, left, and board member Blake Boykin listen to other members’ comments during Monday’s meeting.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Rates increasing for before- and after-school care]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/school-board-signals-support-to-name-fike-athletic-complex-after-the-late-jimmy-tillman-312939</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-21T14:27:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[School board signals support to name Fike athletic complex after the late Jimmy Tillman]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_a2acbb9a-1360-5c34-8431-837e3819b6cb.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson County Board of Education member Debora Powell, left, shares a story about the late Jimmy Tillman as Vice Chairman Henry Mercer listens during the board’s regular monthly meeting Monday. A vote to name Fike High School’s athletic complex for Tillman is planned for the school board’s March meeting.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[School board signals support to name Fike athletic complex after the late Jimmy Tillman]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/joslyn-bass-hawkins-313225</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-21T13:54:25.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Joslyn Bass Hawkins]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_3877f1cc-327c-556c-9f67-ea2695867508.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Joslyn Bass Hawkins]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/swimathon-raises-money-for-swim-lessons-312663</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-21T13:31:45.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Swimathon raises money for swim lessons]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_f62feace-83b5-5a45-99cb-f6ed9f102992.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Allison Grodecki, 10, trains as a member of the Wilson Barracudas swim team at the Foundation YMCA. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Swimathon raises money for swim lessons]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/fund-research-on-cultivated-meat-production-313268</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-21T13:28:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Fund research on cultivated meat production]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_8c55dacf-c979-5cf9-a18f-5d78ad91fdfe.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The Wilson Times welcomes letters to the editor of 350 words or fewer. Letters should be signed with the writer’s name and hometown. Include a phone number for verification purposes. Phone numbers are not published. Email your letter to the editor to letters@wilsontimes.com.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Fund research on cultivated meat production]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/law-enforcement-release-crime-reports-313156</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-21T12:31:42.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Law enforcement release crime reports]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/caregiver-college-offered-in-wilson-next-week-313102</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-21T08:00:56.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Caregiver College offered in Wilson next week]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_d39e18d2-f59d-5a5c-9bfc-20af17c0270b.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The Maya Angelou Center for Health Equity will bring its Caregiver College to Wilson on Monday. Participants are pictured at a previous event.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Caregiver College offered in Wilson next week]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/church-gives-donation-for-meals-312741</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-21T06:55:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Church gives donation for meals]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_43bde36e-53d7-54a6-8c9c-cef880c4f6f8.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Pat Prouty of the St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church Women presents a $1,000 check to Michael Stanford, executive director of Meals on Wheels Wilson County.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Church gives donation for meals]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/brewington-hits-milestone-in-fikes-first-round-rout-of-sss-313099</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-20T23:25:57.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Brewington hits milestone in Fike's first-round rout of SSS]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_8c3c57df-042a-59c6-a491-46ee6376a9a6.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Fike junior Jewel Brewington holds the trophy commemorating her 1,000th career point during the Golden Demons' win over Smithfield-Selma in the first round of the 3-A Quad County Conference tournament Tuesday, Feb. 20, at Fike. Kathryn Adkins | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Brewington hits milestone in Fike's first-round rout of SSS]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/bartons-saintsing-announces-retirement-after-35th-season-313097</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-20T23:23:28.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Barton's Saintsing announces retirement after 35th season]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_82c325f1-c9a9-5022-af48-58145893c7c9.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Barton College women's basketball head coach Wendee Saintsing walks on the sideline during a home game against North Greenville on Jan. 7, 2023, at Wilson Gymnasium. In her 35th year at Barton, Saintsing announced her retirement this week, effective at the end of the season. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Barton's Saintsing announces retirement after 35th season]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/fikes-pearson-to-keep-swinging-at-mount-olive-313096</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-20T23:21:39.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Fike's Pearson to keep swinging at Mount Olive]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_59d20625-4345-5e2b-82c3-627b48fb64d0.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Fike's Snyder Pearson signed his National Letter of Intent to play tennis at the University of Mount Olive. Kathryn Adkins | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Fike's Pearson to keep swinging at Mount Olive]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-roundup-eagles-advance-in-caasc-playoffs-313095</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-20T23:14:56.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Eagles advance in CAASC playoffs]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_e3ca510e-a472-59e6-b2e5-5ac709ff88c4.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Sallie B. Howard's Zach Pegram (24), shooting a free throw during a home game Nov. 30, scored 29 points and pulled down 10 rebounds Tuesday as the Eagles defeated NCGBBA 68-64 in the first round of the CAASC playoffs. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Eagles advance in CAASC playoffs]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/knights-outlast-eagles-in-ncisaa-quarters-313092</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-20T22:30:22.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Knights outlast Eagles in NCISAA quarters]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_5e36b3de-1522-57ef-a8d5-b759042ec978.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Greenfield's Tyler Barnes (5) puts up a shot over a Caldwell Academy defender during a NCISAA quarterfinal game on Tuesday, Feb. 20. Carl Copeland | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Knights outlast Eagles in NCISAA quarters]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-feb-21-22-2024-313081</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-20T20:59:37.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Feb. 21-22, 2024]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/wilson-shooting-suspects-caught-in-south-carolina-313067</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-20T18:25:47.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wilson shooting suspects caught in South Carolina]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_e3ea647f-fdc1-5bc3-a9cf-5283b9f748b4.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson police officers place evidence markers beside bullet casings after a Jan. 8 shooting on Wysteria Lane.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Wilson shooting suspects caught in South Carolina]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/james-and-the-giant-peach-returns-to-wilson-313072</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-20T17:38:41.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[‘James and the Giant Peach’ returns to Wilson]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_94ba4376-68e1-51d3-a6de-77b4c9b0efe4.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Snow falls outside the Edna Boykin Cultural Center on Jan. 21, 2022.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[‘James and the Giant Peach’ returns to Wilson]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/low-bridge-on-us-301-has-close-call-312912</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
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        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Low bridge on US 301 has close call]]>
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    <![CDATA[Megan Lewis, a driver with International Wood Services Inc., walks atop a tractor-trailer load of wood chips after the top of the pile struck a low bridge on U.S. 301 at East Langley Road. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Low bridge on US 301 has close call]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/wep-has-sweet-plans-for-spelling-bee-and-trivia-event-312748</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-20T11:44:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[WEP has sweet plans for spelling bee and trivia event]]>
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    <![CDATA[Participants have fun during the Wilson Education Partnership’s Adult Spelling Bee and Trivia fundraiser last year. The event returns on March 14 inside Hunt High School’s gym.]]>
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      <![CDATA[WEP has sweet plans for spelling bee and trivia event]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/entertainment-plus/sallie-b-howard-concerts-span-generations-312681</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-20T11:33:55.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Sallie B. Howard concerts span generations]]>
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    <![CDATA[Fifth grade drummer Nicholas Bland, bottom, and big brother Noah Bland, top, will be among about 235 instrumental and vocal musicians performing in three shows this week at the Sallie B. Howard School of Arts & Science.]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Sallie B. Howard concerts span generations]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/blair-white-group-named-to-forbes-best-wealth-management-teams-list-312777</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-20T10:43:31.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Blair White Group named to Forbes best wealth management teams list]]>
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    <![CDATA[Pictured from left are Katherine Bellamy, the Blair White Group’s wealth management associate; Larry O. Blair, senior vice president; and Linwood White IV, vice president.]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Blair White Group named to Forbes best wealth management teams list]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/spots-still-available-for-todays-blood-drive-at-sallie-b-howard-312728</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-20T10:18:58.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Spots still available for today's blood drive at Sallie B. Howard]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[An American Red Cross donor squeezes a sponge ball while giving blood in Fairfax, Virginia, in April 2018. The Red Cross says donors save thousands of lives each year with donations of blood, plasma and platelets.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Spots still available for today's blood drive at Sallie B. Howard]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/optimists-support-cross-trail-outfitters-313040</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-20T08:08:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Optimists support Cross Trail Outfitters]]>
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    <![CDATA[The Wilson Breakfast Optimist Club has made a $1,500 donation to Cross Trail Outfitters. This Christian youth organization teaches young people how to hunt and fish with an emphasis on core Christian values. Pictured at left, Cross Trail Outfitters founder Daniel Lancaster receives a ceremonial check from Joe Mullis, president of the Wilson Breakfast Optimist Club.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Optimists support Cross Trail Outfitters]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/church-donates-to-hope-station-312739</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-20T07:49:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Church donates to Hope Station]]>
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    <![CDATA[Hope Station program director Amanda Creech, left, receives a $1,500 check from Pat Prouty of the St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church Women.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Church donates to Hope Station]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/food-lion-feeds-helps-flynn-home-312891</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-20T07:05:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Food Lion Feeds helps Flynn Home]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[Robert M. Lovering, left, director of the Flynn Christian Fellowship Home, accepts a $1,500 donation from a Food Lion Feeds grant program and the Foundation for the Carolinas. Jimmy Massey, branch manager of the Food Lion at 3711 Peppermill Drive in Wilson, is shown presenting Lovering with a ceremonial check. The donation will help provide meals for Flynn Home residents.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Food Lion Feeds helps Flynn Home]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/blanchards-3-point-exhibition-steals-show-in-bruins-romp-312878</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-20T00:07:35.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[​​Blanchard's 3-point exhibition steals show in Bruins' romp]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Beddingfield's Na'Ziyah Blanchard (4) drives into the lane between a crowd of Princeton defenders during an opening round 2-A Neuse 6 conference tournament game on Monday, Feb. 19. Craig Moyer | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[​​Blanchard's 3-point exhibition steals show in Bruins' romp]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/beddingfield-explosion-not-needed-in-reaching-semis-312875</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-20T00:04:34.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Beddingfield explosion not needed in reaching semis]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_f91849af-2bd4-5434-97c9-78449f7845f1.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Beddingfield's Jhion Ashby (21) scores on the inside after getting around a Spring Creek defender during an opening round 2-A Neuse 6 conference tournament game against on Monday, Feb. 19. Craig Moyer | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Beddingfield explosion not needed in reaching semis]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/hunt-advances-to-qcc-semifinals-312871</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-19T23:32:40.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Hunt advances to QCC semifinals]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_46064154-24f3-5769-a309-5fcfb993d847.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Hunt senior Drew PIttman (2) looks to dish the ball as he drives the lane during a home game against East Wake on Tuesday, Feb. 6. Pittman scored a team-high 20 points in an 80-46 win over Southern Wayne in the first round of the 3-A Quad County Conference tournament on Monday, Feb. 19. Carl Copeland | Special to the Times]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Hunt advances to QCC semifinals]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/barton-competes-at-conference-championships-312868</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-19T23:30:20.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Barton competes at conference championships]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Barton sophomore Aniya Heckstall, right, earned all-league honors in the women's 200-meter dash at the 2024 Conference Carolinas indoor track championships on Monday, Feb. 19. Matt Proseus | Barton Athletics]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Barton competes at conference championships]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-feb-20-21-2024-312865</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-19T23:28:17.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Feb. 20-21, 2024]]>
        </news:title>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/family-navigates-grief-a-year-after-sons-death-312614</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-19T15:58:22.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Family navigates grief a year after son’s death]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_73575e2f-609c-584b-809c-0a180a264c3a.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Barry and Lisa Bennett hold a graduation photo of their son, 22-year-old Mason Bennett, who died a year ago Thursday.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Family navigates grief a year after son’s death]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/down-to-business-elevator-pitch-for-a-mudcats-rebrand-312732</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-19T15:50:42.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Down to Business: Elevator pitch for a Mudcats rebrand]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Times reporter Drew C. Wilson painted a concept illustration showing what a future Waterdogs logo could look like.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Down to Business: Elevator pitch for a Mudcats rebrand]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/structure-fire-damages-2-barns-2-homes-312796</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-19T14:30:34.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Structure fire damages 2 barns, 2 homes]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Fire/Rescue Services responded to a fire that burned two barns and two homes Saturday morning.]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Structure fire damages 2 barns, 2 homes]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/community-briefs-primary-candidates-to-address-wilson-gop-312808</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-19T14:27:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Community Briefs: Primary candidates to address Wilson GOP]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Community Briefs announcing Wilson-area events are published as a public service of The Wilson Times. Email submissions to editor@wilsontimes.com. Include the event’s time, date and location, admission cost if applicable and organizers’ contact information.]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Community Briefs: Primary candidates to address Wilson GOP]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/kendall-thomas-nichols-312804</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-19T12:42:53.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Kendall Thomas Nichols]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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      <![CDATA[Kendall Thomas Nichols]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/church-helps-flynn-christian-fellowship-home-312737</loc>
    <news:news>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-19T10:38:49.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Church helps Flynn Christian Fellowship Home]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Melba Martin of the St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church Women presents two $1,000 checks to Robert Lovering, executive director of the Flynn Christian Fellowship Home.]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Church helps Flynn Christian Fellowship Home]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/griffin-district-3-candidate-for-county-commissioner-answers-questions-312730</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-19T10:14:24.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Griffin, District 3 candidate for County Commissioner answers questions]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_fbaec049-7bcc-5800-9c67-aec23da2c2b9.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Mark Griffin, Republican primary District 3 candidate for County Commissioner. Amanda Dixon | Butner-Creedmoor News]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Griffin, District 3 candidate for County Commissioner answers questions]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/antonio-turner-312755</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-19T09:34:34.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Antonio  Turner]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Antonio  Turner]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/bronica-lucas-hooker-312754</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-19T09:30:15.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Bronica Lucas Hooker]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Bronica Lucas Hooker]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/jerome-anthony-barnes-312753</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-19T09:23:07.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Jerome Anthony Barnes]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Jerome Anthony Barnes]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/ethel-lee-tillery-312752</loc>
    <news:news>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-19T09:13:22.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Ethel Lee Tillery]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_642e9d08-6501-5530-84f7-b631ab7efdbc.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Ethel Lee Tillery]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/ec-castle-312751</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-19T09:12:12.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[E.C.  Castle]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_a1021a8c-fec6-5499-bea6-592d1a21fad9.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[E.C.  Castle]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/nancy-mcarthur-312750</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-19T09:10:35.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Nancy  McArthur]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_0e4c66a1-122e-5e7f-8b11-5b27c7dfbf5d.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Nancy  McArthur]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-feb-19-20-2024-312726</loc>
    <news:news>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-18T22:01:57.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Feb. 19-20, 2024]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/junior-varsity-result-cyclones-claim-state-title-312724</loc>
    <news:news>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-18T21:31:55.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[JUNIOR VARSITY RESULT: Cyclones claim state title]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_1d447ebe-aa93-5f35-8119-4b130f8618dd.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The Community Christian School junior varsity girls basketball team poses with the trophy after defeating Trinity Christian in the 2A state championship game on Saturday, Feb. 17. Contributed photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[JUNIOR VARSITY RESULT: Cyclones claim state title]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/barton-roundup-bulldogs-extend-streak-to-10-games-312721</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-18T21:12:47.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[BARTON ROUNDUP: Bulldogs extend streak to 10 games]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Barton's Luis Sauri went 3-for-5 with four RBIs in a 15-5 win over Bloomsburg on Sunday, Feb. 18. Matt Proseus | Barton Athletics]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[BARTON ROUNDUP: Bulldogs extend streak to 10 games]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/entertainment-plus/bartons-sprinkle-and-purcell-lectures-are-feb-26-312717</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-18T19:12:09.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Barton’s Sprinkle and Purcell lectures are Feb. 26]]>
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    <![CDATA[Francisco Lozado Jr., left, and the Rev. Lee Hull Moses will speak at Barton on Feb. 26.]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Barton’s Sprinkle and Purcell lectures are Feb. 26]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/wilson-county-reports-3rd-flu-related-death-312607</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-18T18:20:48.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wilson County reports 3rd flu-related death]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[This chart from the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services shows flu-related deaths for the 2023-24 flu season through Feb. 10.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Wilson County reports 3rd flu-related death]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/fikes-rodgers-finishes-second-at-states-312703</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-18T15:36:24.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Fike’s Rodgers finishes second at states]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Fike's Nicholas Rodgers, top, takes down Person's Trevquan Gary durin the 3-A heavyweight championship bout during the NCHSAA championships in Greensboro on Saturday, Feb. 17. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Fike’s Rodgers finishes second at states]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/ralph-lee-stott-312697</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-18T05:31:11.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Ralph Lee Stott]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_7b83976f-d950-52a2-81e3-893c8dea2952.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Ralph Lee Stott]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/bulldogs-use-hot-shooting-to-rout-crusades-312694</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-17T23:26:58.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Bulldogs use hot shooting to rout Crusades]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_19555ed4-32b2-5222-877b-9198eaec011e.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Barton's Jett Fortuny takes aim at a 3-point shot during a home game against Mount Olive on Wednesday, Jan. 24. Fortuny led the Bulldogs to a win over Belmont Abbey with 22 points on Saturday, Feb. 17. Matt Proseus | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Bulldogs use hot shooting to rout Crusades]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/barton-women-see-skid-reach-four-games-312691</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-17T23:26:18.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Barton women see skid reach four games]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_ee013581-459c-5c8d-8661-716e4595cf16.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Barton's Nyla Powell (22) works her way into the lane against a UNC Pembroke defender during a game on Thursday, Feb. 15. Powell scored a team-high 20 points in a loss to Belmont Abbey on Saturday, Feb. 17. Matt Proseus | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Barton women see skid reach four games]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/barton-roundup-bulldogs-sweep-huskies-to-remain-unbeaten-312688</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-17T23:26:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[BARTON ROUNDUP: Bulldogs sweep Huskies to remain unbeaten]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/police-investigate-shooting-death-312672</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-17T13:44:39.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Police investigate shooting death]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_6e9b044c-5503-58c8-9cf7-178a53851579.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Police say a shooting early Saturday morning is a homicide.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Police investigate shooting death]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/dr-janet-askew-sipple-312685</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-17T11:47:15.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Dr. Janet Askew Sipple]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_41810ea7-ff33-5c37-b1f9-2473a018d575.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Dr. Janet Askew Sipple]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/fike-survives-hunt-comeback-for-unbeaten-league-regular-season-312652</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-17T08:13:52.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Fike survives Hunt comeback for unbeaten league regular season]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_9352c641-8331-5239-a34a-8b05a29749f7.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Fike's Jewel Brewington (1) puts up a shot in the lane contested by a Hunt defender during a game on Friday, Feb. 16. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Fike survives Hunt comeback for unbeaten league regular season]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/hunt-triumph-vs-fike-a-slow-process-312641</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-17T08:09:55.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Hunt triumph vs. Fike a slow process]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_466e500f-c611-56af-9ada-c7840c2d11d5.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Hunt's Jordan Scott (4) puts up a 3-pointer over Fike's Roderick Barnes (1) during a game on Friday, Feb. 16. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Hunt triumph vs. Fike a slow process]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-roundup-wilson-christian-wins-states-opener-312651</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-17T07:45:21.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Wilson Christian wins states opener]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_09fe11ea-a786-5d46-aaa7-1ec5f581f6f7.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Christian's Chloe Villaverde (3) drives into the lane against a Bethel Christian defender during a game on Friday, Feb. 16. Nino Villaverde | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Wilson Christian wins states opener]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-roundup-wilson-christian-wins-states-opener-312643</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-16T23:50:28.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Wilson Christian wins states opener]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/listen-to-fontenot-and-hear-the-case-for-another-candidate-312624</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-16T17:28:31.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Listen to Fontenot and hear the case for another candidate]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_2b669ceb-435c-5b4c-8a61-11dd99f63def.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The Wilson Times welcomes letters to the editor of 350 words or fewer. Letters should be signed with the writer’s name and hometown. Include a phone number for verification purposes. Phone numbers are not published. Email your letter to the editor to letters@wilsontimes.com.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Listen to Fontenot and hear the case for another candidate]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/carl-hinchey-312629</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-16T16:53:26.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Carl  Hinchey]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_c883aef9-0a65-531e-87bb-1bc588f508a6.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Carl  Hinchey]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/it-has-been-nightmare-family-still-grieves-a-year-after-sons-death-312593</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-16T16:05:21.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[‘It has been nightmare’: Family still grieves a year after son’s death]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_4ac8d487-dc43-53a6-a9ae-eafe2bdc3534.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Barry and Lisa Bennett hold a graduation photo of their son, 22-year-old Mason Bennett who died a year ago Thursday.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[‘It has been nightmare’: Family still grieves a year after son’s death]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/city-council-rezones-4-wilson-properties-312600</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-16T15:19:04.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[City Council rezones 4 Wilson properties]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_72b7b992-5c79-5266-bda9-d1e8789ff319.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Woodberry Homeowners Association President Tammy Riggan distributes information to Mayor Carlton Stevens and Wilson City Council members during Thursday’s meeting.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[City Council rezones 4 Wilson properties]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/larry-glenn-shackleford-312613</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-16T13:45:29.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Larry Glenn Shackleford]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_720bf49c-8854-5667-ad9e-2a38dd6f6a2c.jpg</image:loc>
    
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      <![CDATA[Larry Glenn Shackleford]]>
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          <![CDATA[Fire destroys mobile home in Elm City]]>
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    <![CDATA[In this photo from the Toisnot Rural Fire Department, flames shoot through the windows of a Nash Street mobile home during a Jan. 28 fire in Elm City.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Fire destroys mobile home in Elm City]]>
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          <![CDATA[Bulldogs and handlers compete and have fun]]>
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    <![CDATA[Markez Tillery Jr. holds his puppy Silverback while attending a N.C. Bully Movement meeting at the Wilson Dog Park. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Bulldogs and handlers compete and have fun]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-16T11:03:30.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[New library books: Children's titles include biographies]]>
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    <![CDATA[The Wilson County Public Library's main branch at 249 Nash St. N. is shown.]]>
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      <![CDATA[New library books: Children's titles include biographies]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/entertainment-plus/spotted-jazz-program-for-preservation-of-wilson-312464</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-16T09:23:58.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Spotted! Jazz program for Preservation of Wilson]]>
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    <![CDATA[It was a night of jazz history and music by The Mac McLaughlin Group and the Sallie B. Howard jazz musicians at a fundraiser for Preservation of Wilson Saturday at Wilson Arts Center. Janelle Clevinger | For the Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Spotted! Jazz program for Preservation of Wilson]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/tough-loss-for-bulldogs-to-take-312537</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-16T09:13:55.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Tough loss for Bulldogs to take]]>
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    <![CDATA[Barton's Trey Crews (15) puts up a shot on the inside in front of a UNC Pembroke defender during a game on Thursday, Feb. 15. Matt Proseus | Special to the Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Tough loss for Bulldogs to take]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/definite-turning-point-in-barton-loss-312536</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-16T09:13:49.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Definite turning point in Barton loss]]>
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    <![CDATA[Barton's Skylar Quillet (12) looks for a teammate to pass to in front of a UNC Pembroke defender during a game on Thursday, Feb. 15. Matt Proseus | Special to the Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Definite turning point in Barton loss]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-roundup-state-wrestling-championships-underway-312454</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-15T23:02:53.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: State wrestling championships underway]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-15T22:43:22.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Bulldogs unable to hold off Braves]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Barton's Trey Crews (15) puts up a shot on the inside in front of a UNC Pembroke defender during a game on Thursday, Feb. 15. Matt Proseus | Special to the Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Bulldogs unable to hold off Braves]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/barton-women-fall-short-against-unc-pembroke-312443</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-15T22:43:18.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Barton women fall short against UNC Pembroke]]>
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    <![CDATA[Barton's Skylar Quillet (12) looks for a teammate to pass to in front of a UNC Pembroke defender during a game on Thursday, Feb. 15. Matt Proseus | Special to the Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Barton women fall short against UNC Pembroke]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/our-opinion-historical-charters-could-be-an-option-for-small-towns-312458</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-15T20:18:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Our Opinion: ‘Historical charters’ could be an option for small towns]]>
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    <![CDATA[report_on_historic_charters]]>
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      <![CDATA[Our Opinion: ‘Historical charters’ could be an option for small towns]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/do-christian-candidates-live-out-their-faith-312456</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-15T19:24:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Do Christian candidates live out their faith?]]>
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    <![CDATA[The Wilson Times welcomes letters to the editor of 350 words or fewer. Letters should be signed with the writer’s name and hometown. Include a phone number for verification purposes. Phone numbers are not published. Email your letter to the editor to letters@wilsontimes.com.]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Do Christian candidates live out their faith?]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/residents-blame-elm-city-board-for-loss-of-patrol-312358</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-15T18:13:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Residents blame Elm City board for loss of patrol]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Elm City commissioners listen as residents raise concerns during Tuesday’s town board meeting. Christopher Long | Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Residents blame Elm City board for loss of patrol]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/royal-farms-opens-its-doors-312392</loc>
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            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-15T16:22:35.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Royal Farms opens its doors]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Royal Farms saw a steady stream of customers as the Maryland-based chain celebrated its first day of operation on Thursday.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Royal Farms opens its doors]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/fire-destroys-welding-shop-312389</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-15T15:55:54.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Fire destroys welding shop]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Jerry May of Black Creek stands outside the burned remains of the Ralph Hodge Construction Co. welding shop a day after a fire destroyed it on Wednesday. The building used to be May’s Welding before it was sold to Ralph Hodge.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Fire destroys welding shop]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/blake-weaver-312380</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-15T12:36:42.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Blake  Weaver]]>
        </news:title>
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      <![CDATA[Blake  Weaver]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/evelyn-barnes-williams-312379</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-15T12:31:49.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Evelyn  Barnes Williams]]>
        </news:title>
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      <![CDATA[Evelyn  Barnes Williams]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/early-voting-begins-for-march-5-primaries-312359</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-15T11:36:20.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Early voting begins for March 5 primaries]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[Elections official Phillip Lissone, left, waits as voter Woodrow Wilson Jr. walks up to place his ballot in the counting machine on Thursday, the first day of early voting in the 2024 primaries.]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Early voting begins for March 5 primaries]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/more-details-on-downtown-stadium-revealed-312133</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-15T10:13:34.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[More details on downtown stadium revealed]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Clancy & Theys' Vice President of Construction Fleming Herring fields questions about the Mudcats stadium project after giving a presentation to interested contractors.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[More details on downtown stadium revealed]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-15T09:53:54.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Wilson woman stars in movie premiering here Friday]]>
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    <![CDATA[Tawanda Auston as Jessica, left, and Madeleine Dee as Sheila are shown in the movie “Release,” premiering Friday night at the Boykin Center.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Wilson woman stars in movie premiering here Friday]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-15T09:46:51.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Sue Whitworth Walston]]>
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      <![CDATA[Sue Whitworth Walston]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-15T07:44:10.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Church News: Churches plan weekly services]]>
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    <![CDATA[Church News submissions can be emailed to churchnews@wilsontimes.com, mailed to The Wilson Times, Attn: Church News, P.O. Box 2447, Wilson, NC 27894 or dropped off at the newspaper’s 126 Nash St. office during business hours. Announcements are not accepted by phone. The deadline is 5 p.m. each Wednesday for publication in Friday editions.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Church News: Churches plan weekly services]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-feb-15-16-2024-312268</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-14T23:39:12.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Feb. 15-16, 2024]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/farris-thomas-law-student-athlete-of-the-week-adair-ortiz-wilson-christian-academy-312262</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-14T23:05:03.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Farris & Thomas Law Student-Athlete of the Week: Adair Ortiz, Wilson Christian Academy]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Adair Ortiz, Wilson Christian Academy]]>
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      <![CDATA[Farris & Thomas Law Student-Athlete of the Week: Adair Ortiz, Wilson Christian Academy]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/turn-that-anxiety-into-purpose-312261</loc>
    <news:news>
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          <![CDATA[Turn that anxiety into purpose]]>
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    <![CDATA[E.J. Proctor Story]]>
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      <![CDATA[Turn that anxiety into purpose]]>
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          <![CDATA[Wilson Prep's Barnes signs NLI, makes program history]]>
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    <![CDATA[Wilson Prep's Khamani Barnes, center, poses alongside Wilson Prep head coach Phillip Dickens, left, and Head of School Daryl Woodard, right, after signing his National Letter of Intent to continue his football career at Elizabeth City State on Feb. 7. Contributed photo]]>
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      <![CDATA[Wilson Prep's Barnes signs NLI, makes program history]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/deed-transfers/wilson-county-deed-transfers-from-feb-5-9-312248</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-14T20:48:11.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Wilson County deed transfers from Feb. 5-9]]>
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      <![CDATA[Wilson County deed transfers from Feb. 5-9]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-14T17:06:02.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Kenneth  Bailey]]>
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      <![CDATA[Kenneth  Bailey]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-14T16:16:36.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Wilson man dies in single-vehicle wreck]]>
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    <![CDATA[A Wilson man died after a single-vehicle wreck on N.C. 58 north of Wilson on Sunday.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Wilson man dies in single-vehicle wreck]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-14T16:09:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Boy Scout Troop 6 celebrates 100 years in Wilson]]>
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    <![CDATA[Current and former Boy Scouts and scoutmasters from Troop 6 were recognized Sunday at First United Methodist Church in Wilson. The church celebrated 100 years of sponsoring a Boy Scout troop.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Boy Scout Troop 6 celebrates 100 years in Wilson]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-14T10:40:15.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Food Lion helps Wilson food pantry]]>
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    <![CDATA[Tabernacle of God Community Church recently received $2,100 from Food Lion Feeds. Pictured are Sam Dezern, Food Lion store manager at the Lipscomb Road location, holding the ceremonial check with Laura McNair, church food pantry director. Also pictured are church members and volunteers, including Patricia Farmer Cobb, Pamelia Holloway, James Holloway, Lois Dupree, Angela Fleming, Lee Fleming and Larry Barnes.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Food Lion helps Wilson food pantry]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/cecil-thomas-williams-sr-312204</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-14T10:16:50.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Cecil Thomas Williams, Sr.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Cecil Thomas Williams, Sr.]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-13T23:55:32.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Tigers celebrate TRAC title, seniors]]>
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    <![CDATA[Wilson Prep's Brandon Anderson (3) beats his Warren County defender for a layup during a game Tuesday, Feb. 13, at Wilson Prep. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Tigers celebrate TRAC title, seniors]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/knights-advance-past-statesville-christian-in-ncisaa-playoffs-312115</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-13T23:49:43.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Knights advance past Statesville Christian in NCISAA playoffs]]>
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    <![CDATA[Greenfield's Kaylee McClintock, left, drives against Statesville Christian's Braedy Sawyer (5) during an NCISAA 2-A first-round playoff game Tuesday, Feb. 13, at Greenfield. Carl Copeland | Special to the Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Knights advance past Statesville Christian in NCISAA playoffs]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-roundup-beddingfield-girls-sock-it-to-princeton-312117</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-13T23:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Beddingfield girls sock it to Princeton]]>
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    <![CDATA[Beddingfield's Pinky Marshall, middle, splitting a pair of Princeton defenders during a game Friday, Jan. 26, at Beddingfield, scored 21 points to lead the Lady Bruins to a 58-29 victory Tuesday, Feb. 13, at Princeton. Craig Moyer | Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Beddingfield girls sock it to Princeton]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-13T22:40:02.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Special Senior Night for Wilson Prep girls]]>
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    <![CDATA[Wilson Prep's Jessica Atkinson (4) is pressured by Warren County's Jozlyn Richardson (5) during a game on Tuesday, Feb. 13. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Special Senior Night for Wilson Prep girls]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/kennedy-bus-swings-through-wilson-311580</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-13T21:38:39.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Kennedy bus swings through Wilson]]>
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    <![CDATA[Carol Choate of Wilson waits for signatures next to a Robert F. Kennedy Jr. campaign bus during a stop in Wilson.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Kennedy bus swings through Wilson]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-13T20:56:18.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Scrappy Deacs earn respect of No. 9 Blue Devils]]>
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    <![CDATA[Duke's Jeremy Roach (3) attempts to shoot as Wake Forest's Andrew Carr, left, defends during the second half of a game in Durham on Monday, Feb. 12. AP]]>
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      <![CDATA[Scrappy Deacs earn respect of No. 9 Blue Devils]]>
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          <![CDATA[‘Choose you this day ...’]]>
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    <![CDATA[The Wilson Times welcomes letters to the editor of 350 words or fewer. Letters should be signed with the writer’s name and hometown. Include a phone number for verification purposes. Phone numbers are not published. Email your letter to the editor to letters@wilsontimes.com.]]>
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      <![CDATA[‘Choose you this day ...’]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/barton-roundup-after-two-losses-bulldogs-get-1st-mens-lacrosse-win-312095</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-13T20:15:47.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[BARTON ROUNDUP: After two losses, Bulldogs get 1st men's lacrosse win]]>
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    <![CDATA[Barton sophomore Nick Calleri (9), shown in a match earlier this season at Truist Stadium, scored a pair of goals in the Bulldogs' 9-8 win at Coker on Tuesday afternoon in Hartsville, S.C. Matt Proseus]]>
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      <![CDATA[BARTON ROUNDUP: After two losses, Bulldogs get 1st men's lacrosse win]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/entertainment-plus/we-rise-returns-for-one-night-performance-311860</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-13T15:58:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[‘We Rise’ returns for one-night performance]]>
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    <![CDATA[The cast of Vision Community Theatre Group's production of "We Rise" rehearses for its Feb. 24 show at the Edna Boykin Cultural Center.]]>
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      <![CDATA[‘We Rise’ returns for one-night performance]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-13T15:14:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Community Briefs: Pancake supper fundraiser is Friday]]>
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    <![CDATA[Community Briefs announcing Wilson-area events are published as a public service of The Wilson Times. Email submissions to editor@wilsontimes.com. Include the event’s time, date and location, admission cost if applicable and organizers’ contact information.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Community Briefs: Pancake supper fundraiser is Friday]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/alstons-38-points-leads-panthers-in-win-over-webb-312067</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-13T15:07:03.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Alston's 38 points leads Panthers in win over Webb]]>
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    <![CDATA[CJ Alston drives to the basket for Granville Central. Amanda Dixon | Butner-Creedmoor News]]>
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      <![CDATA[Alston's 38 points leads Panthers in win over Webb]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/wind-whips-whirligig-park-312059</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-13T13:50:43.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Wind whips Whirligig Park]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-13T12:45:47.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Red Cross: Donate blood to boost emergency supply]]>
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    <![CDATA[An American Red Cross donor squeezes a sponge ball while giving blood in Fairfax, Virginia, in April 2018. The Red Cross says donors save thousands of lives each year with donations of blood, plasma and platelets.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Red Cross: Donate blood to boost emergency supply]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/janice-jennings-thorne-312077</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-13T12:41:35.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Janice Jennings Thorne]]>
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      <![CDATA[Janice Jennings Thorne]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/panthers-best-effort-falls-just-short-312031</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-13T12:28:49.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Panthers best effort falls just short]]>
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    <![CDATA[Zoey Watson dribbles around Jasey Lee  in the first half of the conference tilt. Amanda Dixon | Butner-Creedmoor News]]>
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      <![CDATA[Panthers best effort falls just short]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/fike-girls-rout-sss-to-clinch-conference-title-311926</loc>
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            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-12T23:35:21.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Fike girls rout SSS to clinch conference title]]>
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    <![CDATA[Fike senior Jalia Daniels (4) shoots a 3-pointer during a home game against Smithfield-Selma on Monday, Feb. 12. Kathryn Adkins | Special to the Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Fike girls rout SSS to clinch conference title]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/demons-senior-night-spoiled-by-spartans-311923</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-12T23:07:31.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Demons’ Senior Night spoiled by Spartans]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Fike's William Monk (3) goes up for a layup during a home game against Smithfield-Selma on Monday, Feb. 12. Kathryn Adkins | Special to the Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Demons’ Senior Night spoiled by Spartans]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/our-opinion-lets-boost-wilson-voter-turnout-in-march-5-primaries-311912</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-12T22:12:14.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Our Opinion: Let’s boost Wilson voter turnout in March 5 primaries]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[During the two-week early voting period before the March 5 primaries, all registered Wilson County voters can cast ballots at the county Board of Elections office, 112 Douglas St. E., or the Lida Blalock Building, 1801 Glendale Drive.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Our Opinion: Let’s boost Wilson voter turnout in March 5 primaries]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/border-crisis-fuels-nc-overdose-deaths-311911</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-12T22:03:02.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Border crisis fuels NC overdose deaths]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Ken Fontenot]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Border crisis fuels NC overdose deaths]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-roundup-cyclones-claim-macaa-2-a-south-crown-311952</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-12T22:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Cyclones claim MACAA 2-A South crown]]>
        </news:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-feb-13-14-2024-311899</loc>
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            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-12T19:48:22.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Feb. 13-14, 2024]]>
        </news:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/jesse-lee-ruffin-311869</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-12T13:17:05.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Jesse Lee Ruffin]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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      <![CDATA[Jesse Lee Ruffin]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/guests-beam-at-night-to-shine-311731</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-12T12:57:21.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Guests beam at ‘Night to Shine’]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[Night to Shine participants serve themselves refreshments Friday. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Guests beam at ‘Night to Shine’]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/shirley-hawkins-311867</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-12T12:47:50.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Shirley  Hawkins]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_92619625-6899-5569-aa9e-d06f7e126404.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Shirley  Hawkins]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/makai-kadeem-batts-311866</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-12T12:44:55.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Makai Kadeem Batts]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_cb10cfc9-2af2-5abf-bcd5-7cce06a1d12c.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Makai Kadeem Batts]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/josephine-taylor-dew-311865</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-12T12:40:35.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Josephine Taylor Dew]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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      <![CDATA[Josephine Taylor Dew]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/robert-lee-lucas-311864</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-12T12:39:08.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Robert Lee Lucas]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_aa22425a-2737-549a-bf2f-201083948550.jpg</image:loc>
    
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      <![CDATA[Robert Lee Lucas]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/national-speaker-shares-opioid-crisisexperiences-with-first-responders-311552</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-12T11:24:42.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[National speaker shares opioid crisis experiences with first responders]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Nationally renowned speaker Jan Rader addresses stakeholders on Thursday at the Wilson County Emergency Services Facility. Olivia Neeley | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[National speaker shares opioid crisis experiences with first responders]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/laconia-barnes-311850</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-12T11:00:24.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Laconia  Barnes]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_8873907c-371e-5700-8c6c-ad572acf80cc.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Laconia  Barnes]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/margie-ferrell-powell-311849</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-12T10:56:21.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Margie Ferrell Powell]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_32f89f94-5758-5dde-9b83-0ea1b37165a9.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Margie Ferrell Powell]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/robert-lee-warrick-311821</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-12T10:49:39.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Robert Lee Warrick]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_23a4b982-47a8-5315-a5f0-dd2481ca382b.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Robert Lee Warrick]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/connections-bond-hunt-hall-of-fame-inductees-311790</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-12T07:56:10.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Connections bond Hunt hall-of-fame inductees]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <![CDATA[The second induction class of the Hunt High Athletic Hall of Fame was enshrined during a banquet Saturday, Feb. 10, in the Hunt gym. Inductees are, from left, Eric Kubitz, James Kent, Jamie Mills, Angie Miller, Teresa Allen, Claude Reynolds, Corey Cooper, Jay Lamm, Marquis Spell, Eddie Gwaltney, Juan Jackson, Brent Walston, Hunter Gallimore and Maggie Petty Carson. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Connections bond Hunt hall-of-fame inductees]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/fikes-pope-rules-state-3-a-3200-bruins-pender-wpa-duo-places-311777</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-12T01:44:12.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Fike's Pope rules state 3-A 3,200; Bruins' Pender, WPA duo places]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <![CDATA[Fike High senior Erin Pope, center, stands atop the podium after winning the girls 3,200-meter run Saturday, Feb. 10, at the NCHSAA 3-A indoor track and field championships in Winston-Salem. Morgan Miller of First Flight, left, was second and Maisey Stephens of Croatan was third. Rusty Boyette | Contributed photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Fike's Pope rules state 3-A 3,200; Bruins' Pender, WPA duo places]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/poet-langston-hughes-1949-visit-remembered-with-tour-poetry-and-music-311684</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-11T21:33:21.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Poet Langston Hughes’ 1949 visit remembered with tour, poetry and music]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_445eb452-3839-57af-aa88-2ac4f590d7d9.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Linda Barnes and Verona True look at old pictures of St. Alphonsus Catholic School, where Langston Hughes spoke in 1949. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Poet Langston Hughes’ 1949 visit remembered with tour, poetry and music]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/reading-political-expediency-into-the-constitution-311775</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-11T21:30:56.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Reading political expediency into the Constitution]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_38f14779-e612-53c9-b4dc-a947acc51edf.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The Wilson Times welcomes letters to the editor of 350 words or fewer. Letters should be signed with the writer’s name and hometown. Include a phone number for verification purposes. Phone numbers are not published. Email your letter to the editor to letters@wilsontimes.com.]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Reading political expediency into the Constitution]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/icon-of-the-year-award-presented-to-veteran-former-magistrate-robert-smith-311672</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-11T20:59:45.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Icon of the Year Award presented to veteran, former magistrate Robert Smith]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_7826700e-0d79-59af-a69e-02e379cd2916.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Robert Smith, right, received the Preservation of Wilson Icon of the Year Award on Saturday. Also pictured from left are Smith’s wife Cleo Smith, seated, Wilson City Councilman Derrick Creech, former U.S. Rep. G.K. Butterfield and Preservation of Wilson Executive Director Monica Davis.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Icon of the Year Award presented to veteran, former magistrate Robert Smith]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/ten-area-wrestlers-qualify-for-3a-states-311769</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-11T20:26:21.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Ten area wrestlers qualify for 3A states]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_8f4d27a9-dc46-5c16-9e2c-1e5e77b58f29.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Fike's Niicholas Rodgers celebrates after winning a home match vs. C.B. Aycock on Jan. 17. Rodgers won the 3-A East Regional title on Saturday, Feb. 10. Kathryn Adkins | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Ten area wrestlers qualify for 3A states]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/down-to-business-have-you-bought-your-girl-scout-cookies-yet-311650</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-11T20:19:07.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Down to Business: Have you bought your Girl Scout Cookies yet?]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_8c1f707c-6858-5187-b8cd-162ef379b69d.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Troop leader Mary Schlegal, left, Taylin Spivey, Kamia Hines and Keziyah Zeigler smile and say “Cookies!” while selling Girl Scout Cookies outside Five Below on Saturday afternoon.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Down to Business: Have you bought your Girl Scout Cookies yet?]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/blue-devils-shift-gears-to-beat-bc-311729</loc>
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        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Blue Devils shift gears to beat BC]]>
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    <![CDATA[Duke's Mark Mitchell (25) jumps for a shot ahead of Boston College's Claudell Harris Jr. (1) during the second half of a game in Durham on Saturday, Feb. 10. AP]]>
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      <![CDATA[Blue Devils shift gears to beat BC]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-feb-12-13-2024-311713</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-11T17:44:05.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Feb. 12-13, 2024]]>
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          <![CDATA[Nine area wrestlers qualify for 3-A states]]>
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    <![CDATA[Fike's Niicholas Rodgers celebrates after winning a home match vs. C.B. Aycock on Jan. 17. Rodgers won the 3-A East Regional heavyweight title on Saturday, Feb. 10. Kathryn Adkins | Special to the Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Nine area wrestlers qualify for 3-A states]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/barton-roundup-bulldogs-continue-winning-streak-311669</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-11T11:28:53.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[BARTON ROUNDUP: Bulldogs continue winning streak]]>
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    <![CDATA[Barton's Tanner Halvorson (15) is congratulated at home plate by teammate Josh Hoffman (12) after Halvorson's two-run home run during a game against Erskine on March 18, 2023, at Nixon Field. Halvorson drove in a run and picked up the win on the mound in a 6-3 triumph of East Stroudsburg on Saturday, Feb. 10. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[BARTON ROUNDUP: Bulldogs continue winning streak]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/bulldogs-use-hot-start-to-down-warriors-311665</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-11T10:33:31.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Bulldogs use hot start to down Warriors]]>
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    <![CDATA[Barton's Sean Quick-Streeter, left, squares up for a 3-point shot as Wingate's Vontrez Roberts defends during a game Wednesday, Nov. 15, at Wilson Gym. Quick-Streeter led the Bulldogs to a win over Southern Wesleyan with 27 points on Saturday, Feb. 11. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Bulldogs use hot start to down Warriors]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/barton-falls-short-against-southern-wesleyan-311667</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-11T10:33:26.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Barton falls short against Southern Wesleyan]]>
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    <![CDATA[Barton's Lauren Walker (30) dribbles the ball during a home game against Mount Olive on Wednesday, Jan. 24. Walker scored a game-high 25 points in a loss to Southern Wesleyan on Saturday, Feb. 11. Matt Proseus | Special to the Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Barton falls short against Southern Wesleyan]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/grant-funds-smartag-research-test-bed-in-wilson-311183</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-11T06:55:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Grant funds SmartAg research test bed in Wilson]]>
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    <![CDATA[Greg Dunko, director of strategy at RIoT, stands at the new Wilson Smart Agriculture Test Bed under construction off Old Stantonsburg Road.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Grant funds SmartAg research test bed in Wilson]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/police-man-dead-in-domestic-shooting-311647</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-10T16:18:57.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Police: Man dead in domestic shooting]]>
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    <![CDATA[Wilson police officers investigate a shooting death Friday afternoon on the 700 block of Hines Street West.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Police: Man dead in domestic shooting]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/demons-grab-share-of-quad-county-crown-311643</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-10T09:17:32.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Demons grab share of Quad County crown]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Fike's Jewel Brewington holds the ball as she looks for a passing option during a home game against East Wake on Friday, Feb. 9. Graham Walston | Special to the Times]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Demons grab share of Quad County crown]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/thrift-shop-proceeds-help-sustain-soup-kitchen-311633</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-10T04:11:43.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Thrift shop proceeds help sustain soup kitchen]]>
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    <![CDATA[Community Soup Kitchen of Wilson County volunteers serve a meal of soup, a sandwich, ham, biscuits and a cookie.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Thrift shop proceeds help sustain soup kitchen]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/your-vote-matters-311631</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-10T04:02:54.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Your vote matters]]>
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    <![CDATA[The Wilson Times welcomes letters to the editor of 350 words or fewer. Letters should be signed with the writer’s name and hometown. Include a phone number for verification purposes. Phone numbers are not published. Email your letter to the editor to letters@wilsontimes.com.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Your vote matters]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/fike-unable-to-deny-e-wakes-title-clinching-win-311629</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-10T00:17:44.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Fike unable to deny E. Wake's title-clinching win]]>
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    <![CDATA[Fike's William Monk (3) fights his way to the basket during a home game against East Wake on Friday, Feb. 9. Graham Walston | Special to the Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Fike unable to deny E. Wake's title-clinching win]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/barton-roundup-bulldogs-remain-unbeaten-311627</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-10T00:13:37.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[BARTON ROUNDUP: Bulldogs remain unbeaten]]>
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    <![CDATA[Barton junior third baseman Jared Beebe drove in four runs in a 14-0 win over Felician on Friday, Feb. 9. Matt Proseus | Barton Athletics]]>
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      <![CDATA[BARTON ROUNDUP: Bulldogs remain unbeaten]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-roundup-wilson-prep-girls-storm-past-weldon-311645</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-09T23:58:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Wilson Prep girls storm past Weldon]]>
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    <![CDATA[Wilson Christian seventh grader Cassidy Reynell (11) goes up for two of her 32 points in the Lady Chargers' overtime win at Living Water Christian in Jacksonville on Friday, Feb. 9. Nino Villaverde | Special to the Times]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Wilson Prep girls storm past Weldon]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/greenfield-claims-cpic-tournament-title-311620</loc>
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        <news:publication>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-09T23:42:24.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Greenfield claims CPIC tournament title]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[Greenfield's Matt Kirby (3) draws contact from Wayne Country Day's Kyhiem Jones (4) as he goes up for a shot during the Coastal Plain Independents Conference championship game on Friday, Feb. 9. Carl Copeland | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Greenfield claims CPIC tournament title]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-feb-10-11-2024-311609</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-09T22:34:54.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Feb. 10-11, 2024]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/nichols-lauded-as-outstanding-tobacco-farmer-311597</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-09T21:03:24.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Nichols lauded as ‘Outstanding Tobacco Farmer’]]>
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    <![CDATA[John Hinnant, left, presents Kendall Nichols with the Wilson County Young Farmers Association’s Outstanding Tobacco Farmer Award on Wednesday.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Nichols lauded as ‘Outstanding Tobacco Farmer’]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/deputies-charge-2nd-man-in-jail-overdose-311577</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-09T15:58:56.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Deputies charge 2nd man in jail overdose]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Thomas Scott Gibson]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Deputies charge 2nd man in jail overdose]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/frank-eugene-harvey-311608</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-09T15:22:10.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Frank Eugene  Harvey]]>
        </news:title>
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      <![CDATA[Frank Eugene  Harvey]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/billy-farmer-311607</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-09T15:20:50.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Billy  Farmer]]>
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      <![CDATA[Billy  Farmer]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/2-charged-in-wilson-home-invasion-311568</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-09T15:20:20.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[2 charged in Wilson home invasion]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[Jarvares Cornel Wilson, left, and Rayquan Deshaun Richardson are accused of breaking into a Warren Street apartment.]]>
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      <![CDATA[2 charged in Wilson home invasion]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/rufus-leon-ricks-311606</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-09T15:18:57.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Rufus Leon  Ricks]]>
        </news:title>
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      <![CDATA[Rufus Leon  Ricks]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/a-visionary-vick-elementary-students-learn-about-schools-namesake-311495</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-09T14:33:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[‘A visionary’: Vick Elementary students learn about school’s namesake]]>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_7ff34cfe-c70d-5998-9dbf-4aeef2a232ae.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson native and public historian Lisa Henderson shows Vick Elementary students a picture of Samuel H. Vick around the time he graduated from Lincoln University in Pennsylvania.]]>
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      <![CDATA[‘A visionary’: Vick Elementary students learn about school’s namesake]]>
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    <![CDATA[Wilson Land Development Director Kathy Bangley presents a conditional rezoning request for Home Builders Supply’s new location to the city Planning and Design Review Board.]]>
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          <![CDATA[Trump poses existential threat to democracy]]>
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          <![CDATA[Wilson County deed transfers from Jan. 29 to Feb. 2]]>
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      <![CDATA[Wilson County deed transfers from Jan. 29 to Feb. 2]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-09T11:33:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[New library books: Check out 'Llama Llama I Love You' for the kids]]>
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    <![CDATA[The Wilson County Public Library's main branch at 249 Nash St. N. is shown.]]>
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      <![CDATA[New library books: Check out 'Llama Llama I Love You' for the kids]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-09T11:28:10.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Former Abrams building comes down]]>
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    <![CDATA[Two freezers and a drive-thru sign were all that remained of the Abrams restaurant Thursday afternoon as crews worked to demolish the building in front of the former Wilson Mall. Christopher Long | Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Former Abrams building comes down]]>
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          <![CDATA[Golden Cultivator winner named]]>
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    <![CDATA[The Wilson Extension Master Gardener volunteers recently presented the Golden Cultivator Award to Ellen Schaed, left. This award recognizes outstanding volunteerism as a master gardener. Shown presenting the award is Linda May, the 2022 winner.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Golden Cultivator winner named]]>
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          <![CDATA[All aboard the Fontenot train]]>
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      <![CDATA[All aboard the Fontenot train]]>
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          <![CDATA[Church News: Wilson Chapel celebrates gospel choir]]>
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    <![CDATA[Community Briefs announcing Wilson-area events are published as a public service of The Wilson Times. Email submissions to editor@wilsontimes.com. Include the event’s time, date and location, admission cost if applicable and organizers’ contact information.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Church News: Wilson Chapel celebrates gospel choir]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-09T02:10:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Senate mounts last-ditch effort to approve Ukraine, Israel aid]]>
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    <![CDATA[Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., arrives at the Capitol on Thursday while Republicans hold a closed-door meeting after blocking a bipartisan border package tied to wartime aid for Ukraine.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Senate mounts last-ditch effort to approve Ukraine, Israel aid]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-09T02:06:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Meta removes Instagram, Facebook accounts for Iran’s Ayatollah Khamenei]]>
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    <![CDATA[In this photo released by the Iranian government, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei salutes during a Monday meeting with the army’s air force and air defense staff in Tehran.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Meta removes Instagram, Facebook accounts for Iran’s Ayatollah Khamenei]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-09T02:01:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Jon Stewart changed late-night comedy once. Can he have a second act in different times?]]>
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    <![CDATA[Jon Stewart poses for a portrait in promotion of his 2014 film, “Rosewater.” Stewart is returning to “The Daily Show” as an occasional host and executive producing through the 2024 U.S. election cycle.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Jon Stewart changed late-night comedy once. Can he have a second act in different times?]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-09T00:26:49.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Chargers settle for the 'little wins']]>
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    <![CDATA[Wilson Christian's John McBryde (14) shoots over a Hilltop Christian defender during a game on Thursday, Feb. 8. John McBryde | Special to the Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Chargers settle for the 'little wins']]>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-08T23:25:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Villaverde's Senior Night to remember]]>
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    <![CDATA[Wilson Christian's Chloe Villaverde (3) goes up for a shot between three Hilltop Christian defenders during a game on Thursday, Feb. 8. Nino Villaverde | Special to the Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Villaverde's Senior Night to remember]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-08T23:19:15.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Knights reach CPIC title game]]>
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    <![CDATA[Greenfield's Matt Kirby (3) gets set to go up for a shot in front of a Cape Fear Academy defender during a game on Thursday, Feb. 8. Carl Copeland | Special to the Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Knights reach CPIC title game]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-feb-9-10-2024-311523</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-08T23:07:15.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Feb. 9-10, 2024]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/middle-school-result-tigers-wrap-up-season-with-2-more-wins-311521</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-08T22:50:59.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[MIDDLE SCHOOL RESULT: Tigers wrap up season with 2 more wins]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-08T18:19:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Make some festive cookies for your valentine]]>
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    <![CDATA[I added pink, red and white M&Ms to the chocolate chip cookies when they came out of the oven for an extra festive and flavorful touch.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Make some festive cookies for your valentine]]>
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          <![CDATA[Don’t play politics with border security]]>
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      <![CDATA[Don’t play politics with border security]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-08T16:52:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[GOP trades checks and balances for chaos]]>
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      <![CDATA[GOP trades checks and balances for chaos]]>
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          <![CDATA[Langston Hughes tour is Saturday in Wilson]]>
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    <![CDATA[Curator Ruth Baines of the Oliver Nestus Freeman Round House and African American Museum stands near a bust of Langston Hughes on Thursday.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Langston Hughes tour is Saturday in Wilson]]>
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          <![CDATA[Rufus Leon  Ricks]]>
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      <![CDATA[Rufus Leon  Ricks]]>
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          <![CDATA[Frank Eugene  Harvey]]>
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      <![CDATA[Frank Eugene  Harvey]]>
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          <![CDATA[William Edgar Peele]]>
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      <![CDATA[William Edgar Peele]]>
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          <![CDATA[Lucama approves brief electric rate cut]]>
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    <![CDATA[Interim Lucama Town Administrator Ralph Clark, left, speaks as Town Attorney Gabriel Du Sablon listens during the Lucama Board of Commissioners meeting on Monday.]]>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-08T09:16:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Community Briefs: Waymakers meal giveaway is Sunday]]>
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    <![CDATA[Tony Richardson scoops boiled potatoes from a steaming pot during Waymakers of North Carolina’s monthly food plate giveaway in February 2021.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Community Briefs: Waymakers meal giveaway is Sunday]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/golden-trowel-winner-named-311409</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-08T07:17:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Golden Trowel winner named]]>
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    <![CDATA[Wilson County Extension Master Gardener volunteers recently awarded the Golden Trowel to Jake Wilson, left. The award is presented to a member of the most recent master gardener class who exceeds expected volunteer service hours. Ellen Schaed, the 2021 winner, is shown presenting Wilson with the Golden Trowel.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Golden Trowel winner named]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/warriors-linemen-tucker-eatmon-are-jcsu-bound-311373</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-08T01:03:17.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Warriors linemen Tucker, Eatmon are JCSU-bound]]>
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    <![CDATA[Hunt High seniors Thaddeus Tucker, left, and Jeremy Eatmon pose with Warriors head coach Juan Jackson on National Signing Day, Feb. 7, as they both signed with Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte. Contributed photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Warriors linemen Tucker, Eatmon are JCSU-bound]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/eagles-rip-huskies-in-final-tune-up-311372</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-08T00:23:14.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Eagles rip Huskies in final tune-up]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Sallie B. Howard School's Jalen Holmes (3) drives into the lane during a home game against North East Carolina Prep on Wednesday, Feb. 7. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Eagles rip Huskies in final tune-up]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/sallie-b-girls-beat-necp-again-311371</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-08T00:20:18.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Sallie B girls beat NECP again]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[Sallie B. Howard School's Kayla Saxon gets ready to shoot the ball during a home game against North East Carolina Prep on Wednesday, Feb. 7. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Sallie B girls beat NECP again]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/support-public-schools-to-invest-in-our-future-311380</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-07T23:54:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Support public schools to invest in our future]]>
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    <![CDATA[Nashville Elementary School students applaud after Gov. Roy Cooper signed the “Year of Public Schools” proclamation in the school library on Jan. 23.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Support public schools to invest in our future]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/fontenot-fights-for-wilsons-needs-311379</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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          <![CDATA[Fontenot fights for Wilson’s needs]]>
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    <![CDATA[Mayor Carlton Stevens, Wilson City Council members, state Rep. Ken Fontenot and state Sen. Buck Newton smile while holding a giant check reflecting Wilson’s allocations in the 2023-24 North Carolina budget.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Fontenot fights for Wilson’s needs]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/farris-thomas-law-student-athlete-of-the-week-naariah-barnes-hunt-high-311342</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-07T23:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Farris & Thomas Law Student-Athlete of the Week: Naariah Barnes, Hunt High]]>
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    <![CDATA[Naariah Barnes, Hunt High]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Farris & Thomas Law Student-Athlete of the Week: Naariah Barnes, Hunt High]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/sometimes-a-confidence-boost-is-all-you-need-311350</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-07T22:59:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Sometimes a confidence boost is all you need]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[E.J. Proctor Story]]>
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      <![CDATA[Sometimes a confidence boost is all you need]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/bc-women-flat-in-loss-at-chowan-311377</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-07T22:29:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[BC women flat in loss at Chowan]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Barton's Lauren Mingo (25), dribbling during a home game against Chowan on Jan. 3, finished with 10 points in the Bulldogs' 72-56 loss at Chowan on Wednesday, Feb. 7. Matt Proseus | Barton College]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[BC women flat in loss at Chowan]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/bc-women-flat-in-loss-at-chowan-311394</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-07T22:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[BC women flat in loss at Chowan]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[Barton's Lauren Mingo (25), dribbling during a home game against Chowan on Jan. 3, finished with 10 points in the Bulldogs' 72-56 loss at Chowan on Wednesday, Feb. 7. Matt Proseus | Barton College]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[BC women flat in loss at Chowan]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/hawks-finish-season-sweep-of-bulldogs-311378</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-07T22:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Hawks finish season sweep of Bulldogs]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_915fe850-3ee5-541b-9804-f22fd554e6d1.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Barton's Trevon Spencer (4) shoots a jumper during a game against Chowan on Jan. 3 at Wilson Gym. Spencer surpassed the 1,000-point career scoring mark Wednesday, Feb. 7, in the Bulldogs' 87-78 loss at Chowan. Matt Proseus | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Hawks finish season sweep of Bulldogs]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/theres-no-shortage-of-hof-candidates-in-warriors-annals-311348</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-07T21:49:33.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[There’s no shortage of HOF candidates in Warriors annals]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_ba80968f-2d42-51e8-bed2-12ec59273485.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[In this undated Times file photo from the early 1980s, Hunt High varsity girls basketball head coach James Kent, right, and one of his top.players, Ronda Bynum, pose for a presason photo. Bynum, now deceased, was in the charter induction class for the Hunt High Athletic Hall of Fame while Kent is among the class of 2024 that will be enshrined Saturday evening.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[There’s no shortage of HOF candidates in Warriors annals]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-feb-8-9-2024-311336</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-07T20:55:25.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Feb. 8-9, 2024]]>
        </news:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/nearly-500000-in-safety-grants-coming-to-wilson-schools-311123</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-07T16:22:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Nearly $500,000 in safety grants coming to Wilson schools]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson County Sheriff’s Office Cpl. Scott Drew stands near a metal detector waiting for attendees to arrive for a Fike High School basketball game in December.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Nearly $500,000 in safety grants coming to Wilson schools]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/new-mural-will-feature-musician-lee-fields-311220</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-07T15:47:48.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[New mural will feature musician Lee Fields]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Lee Fields will be featured on the side wall at the Wilson Economic Development Council's building on Barnes Street. Fields is an R&B artist from Wilson.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[New mural will feature musician Lee Fields]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/early-voting-begins-for-board-of-education-election-and-primary-311275</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-07T15:09:16.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Early voting begins for Board of Education election and primary]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Early voting begins Feb. 15 for Board of Education and the Primary.   Amanda Dixon | Butner-Creedmoor News]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Early voting begins for Board of Education election and primary]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/auto-draft-digital-subscriptions-311268</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-07T15:05:10.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Auto Draft Digital Subscriptions]]>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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    <![CDATA[Stock photo | Pixabay]]>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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          <![CDATA[Couples receive marriage licenses in January]]>
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      <![CDATA[Couples receive marriage licenses in January]]>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-07T13:52:32.000Z</news:publication_date>
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    <![CDATA[Jorge Martinez]]>
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      <![CDATA[Deputies arrest man on child sex charges ::: Auto Draft Demo]]>
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      <![CDATA[Nora Gay Boykin]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/for-this-holiday-benson-shop-serves-ice-cream-for-breakfast-auto-draft-demo-311230</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-07T12:22:52.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[For this holiday, Benson shop serves ice cream for breakfast ::: Auto Draft Demo]]>
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    <![CDATA[From left, Scarlett, Diana and Seth Schupp enjoy ice cream for breakfast at Sisters II Ice Cream in Benson. McKenzie Miller | Johnstonian News]]>
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      <![CDATA[For this holiday, Benson shop serves ice cream for breakfast ::: Auto Draft Demo]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/meadow-eighth-grader-wins-sticker-contest-auto-draft-demo-311231</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-07T12:20:09.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Meadow eighth-grader wins sticker contest ::: Auto Draft Demo]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Carson McCauley holds his winning sticker design. Johnston County photo]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Meadow eighth-grader wins sticker contest ::: Auto Draft Demo]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/three-way-stop-coming-to-east-smithfield-streets-auto-draft-demo-311232</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-07T12:13:58.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Three-way stop coming to East Smithfield streets ::: Auto Draft Demo]]>
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    <![CDATA[Smithfield will place stop signs on West Street at its intersection with North Avenue. Courtesy Town of Smithfield]]>
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      <![CDATA[Three-way stop coming to East Smithfield streets ::: Auto Draft Demo]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/heritage-center-closing-for-a-week-auto-draft-demo-311233</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-07T12:11:43.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Heritage Center closing for a week ::: Auto Draft Demo]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[The Johnston County Heritage Center in downtown Smithfield is closing to the public for a week in February. Johnstonian News file photo]]>
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      <![CDATA[Heritage Center closing for a week ::: Auto Draft Demo]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/seminars-to-tackle-business-topics-auto-draft-demo-311234</loc>
    <news:news>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-07T12:09:41.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Seminars to tackle business topics ::: Auto Draft Demo]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Two free online seminars will explore small-business topics. StartupStockPhotos | Pixabay]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Seminars to tackle business topics ::: Auto Draft Demo]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/william-t-williams-311274</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-07T12:09:21.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[William T. Williams]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_243e882f-d381-58d0-915e-2989a20a0090.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[William T. Williams]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/healthquest-to-sponsor-blood-drive-on-feb-21-auto-draft-demo-311235</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-07T12:07:57.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[HealthQuest to sponsor blood drive on Feb. 21 ::: Auto Draft Demo]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[HealthQuest will host a blood drive later this month. HealthQuest photo]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[HealthQuest to sponsor blood drive on Feb. 21 ::: Auto Draft Demo]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/homeowner-insurance-rate-increase-of-422-average-rejected-auto-draft-demo-311237</loc>
    <news:news>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-07T11:53:42.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Homeowner insurance rate increase of 42.2% average rejected ::: Auto Draft Demo]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_ae3bcb54-5561-5dd3-8575-f59a183200ac.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[N.C. Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey speaks about his response to a requested homeowners insurance rate hike during an address Jan. 20 at Corinth-Holders Volunteer Fire Department. | Reggie Ponder | Wake Weekly]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Homeowner insurance rate increase of 42.2% average rejected ::: Auto Draft Demo]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/new-laws-needed-to-protect-democracy-311194</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-07T11:09:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[New laws needed to protect democracy]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_ba2edf64-ed2d-58dc-90ad-1216d4053878.jpg</image:loc>
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    <![CDATA[The Wilson Times welcomes letters to the editor of 350 words or fewer. Letters should be signed with the writer’s name and hometown. Include a phone number for verification purposes. Phone numbers are not published. Email your letter to the editor to letters@wilsontimes.com.]]>
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      <![CDATA[New laws needed to protect democracy]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/entertainment-plus/french-quarter-comes-to-wilson-for-fundraiser-310971</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-07T07:39:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[French Quarter comes to Wilson for fundraiser]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The Bulltown Strutters will bring old-school New Orleans jazz and new-school New Orleans funk to the  Feb. 24 Wesley Shelter fundraiser. Contributed photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[French Quarter comes to Wilson for fundraiser]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/hunt-girls-strengthen-grip-on-2nd-place-in-qcc-311179</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-07T00:38:07.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Hunt girls strengthen grip on 2nd place in QCC]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_9b8b4ca2-d33a-53f5-a98c-d6f8a3a1e916.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Hunt senior Ti'Asia Taylor (1) lifts up a shot under the basket during a home game against East Wake on Tuesday, Feb. 6. Carl Copeland | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Hunt girls strengthen grip on 2nd place in QCC]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/valiant-warriors-comeback-fall-short-vs-east-wake-311178</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-07T00:28:06.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Valiant Warriors comeback fall short vs. East Wake]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_c1160ddd-8459-555b-9931-9cbee069ae82.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Hunt senior Drew PIttman (2) looks to dish the ball as he drives the lane during a home game against East Wake on Tuesday, Feb. 6. Carl Copeland | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Valiant Warriors comeback fall short vs. East Wake]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-roundup-lady-bruins-survive-57-55-in-ot-at-nj-311177</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-07T00:15:17.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Lady Bruins survive 57-55 in OT at NJ]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_b839873b-0df9-58a6-a6b9-92e3130219c6.jpg</image:loc>
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    <![CDATA[Beddingfield's Na'Ziyah Blanchard (4), shooting a 3-pointer during a home game against Eastern Wayne on Friday, Feb. 2, scored all 11 points in overtime Tuesday for the Lady Bruins in a 57-55 victory at North Johnston. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Lady Bruins survive 57-55 in OT at NJ]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/wilson-man-faces-child-sex-abuse-charges-311175</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-06T23:26:05.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wilson man faces child sex abuse charges]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_2439bab5-f5b5-52a1-829d-4283072dd590.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Jorge Martinez]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Wilson man faces child sex abuse charges]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/demons-rally-to-beat-falcons-311171</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-06T23:19:26.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Demons rally to beat Falcons]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_67bc1018-fdac-5aee-8e9a-9610543d4d86.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Fike's William Monk (3) goes up for a dunk attempt after getting by C.B. Aycock's Aj Sherrod (2) during a game on Tuesday, Feb. 6. Kathryn Adkins | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Demons rally to beat Falcons]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/fike-girls-survive-scare-from-cb-aycock-311170</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-06T23:18:30.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Fike girls survive scare from C.B. Aycock]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Fike's Emory Skinner (11) puts up a 3-pointer during a game against C.B. Aycock on Tuesday, Feb. 6. Kathryn Adkins | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Fike girls survive scare from C.B. Aycock]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/bond-lowered-for-comatose-defendant-311139</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-06T22:58:35.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Bond lowered for comatose defendant]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Superior Court Judge Jeffrey B. Foster is shown in a bond hearing for suspect Eric Leith Malloy in Wilson County Criminal Superior Court on Tuesday.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Bond lowered for comatose defendant]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-swimmers-qualify-for-nchsaa-meet-311149</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-06T22:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area swimmers qualify for NCHSAA meet]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/bulldogs-finish-4th-at-prestigious-season-opening-tourney-311151</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-06T21:12:37.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Bulldogs finish 4th at prestigious season-opening tourney]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_fedb8eea-3703-556f-b0a6-dda87872cf39.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Junior Daniel Adkins led the Barton men's golf team at the Matlock Collegiate Men's Golf Classic at the Lone Palm Golf Club in Lakeland, Fla., as the Bulldogs finished fourth in a field of nationally ranked NCAA Division II teams Tuesday, Feb. 6. Matt Proseus | Barton College]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Bulldogs finish 4th at prestigious season-opening tourney]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-feb-7-8-2024-311070</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-06T20:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Feb. 7-8, 2024]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/commissioners-receive-financial-audit-report-311128</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-06T17:26:16.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Commissioners receive financial audit report]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/local-government-commission-approves-stadium-financing-311121</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-06T16:27:15.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Local Government Commission approves stadium financing]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_a4f774f6-7795-5151-b913-f9b8c99f6f34.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson City Council members observe a University of Michigan economic viability presentation during the December meeting where council members unanimously voted to approve a downtown baseball stadium for the Carolina Mudcats.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Local Government Commission approves stadium financing]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/nextgen-hiring-event-connects-employers-and-career-seekers-311066</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-06T13:36:55.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[NextGen Hiring Event connects employers and career-seekers]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_e3458984-4d87-5f4f-9fd3-b60469b95427.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Employers and job-seekers made connections during last year's NextGen Hiring Event. This year's event is Feb. 26.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[NextGen Hiring Event connects employers and career-seekers]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/low-scoring-thriller-311040</loc>
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    <![CDATA[Avery Wilson makes the move around Sajohnna Alston. Amanda Dixon | Butner-Creedmoor News]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-06T11:38:23.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Jazz event a fundraiser for Preservation of Wilson]]>
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    <![CDATA[The Mac McLaughlin Group will perform at Saturday's jazz event and fundraiser for Preservation of Wilson. Contributed photo]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-06T10:28:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Saturday jazz event a fundraiser for Preservation of Wilson]]>
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    <![CDATA[The Mac McLaughlin Group will perform at Saturday's jazz event and fundraiser for Preservation of Wilson.]]>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-06T07:11:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Wilson Housing Authority to close waiting lists Monday]]>
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    <![CDATA[The application deadline for Wilson Housing Authority communities, including the Eatmon Townhomes, is Monday.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Wilson Housing Authority to close waiting lists Monday]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/commissioners-rezone-land-for-retail-business-311111</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-06T05:31:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Commissioners rezone land for retail business]]>
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    <![CDATA[Wilson County commissioners conduct business during their regular monthly meeting Monday.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Commissioners rezone land for retail business]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/fantastic-15-and-83-warriors-to-be-enshrined-in-hunt-hofs-2nd-induction-class-310948</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-06T00:49:54.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Fantastic 15 and '83 Warriors to be enshrined in Hunt HOF's 2nd induction class]]>
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    <![CDATA[Teresa Allen, center, celebrates with her Hunt players after defeating Fike in the 3-A Big East Conference tournament championship Oct. 11, 2012, at Hunt. It was Allen’s last win in 24 seasons as Lady Warriors head coach. Times file photo]]>
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      <![CDATA[Fantastic 15 and '83 Warriors to be enshrined in Hunt HOF's 2nd induction class]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/crunch-time-looms-in-nchsaa-basketball-seasons-310947</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-06T00:17:51.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Crunch time looms in NCHSAA basketball seasons]]>
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    <![CDATA[Hunt players listen to head coach Dwight Taylor during a timeout huddle in a game Jan. 29 at East Wake in Wendell. Carl Copeland | Special to the Times]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Crunch time looms in NCHSAA basketball seasons]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/middle-school-tigers-trample-wayne-prep-310945</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-06T00:12:40.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[MIDDLE SCHOOL: Tigers trample Wayne Prep]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-feb-6-7-2024-310934</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-05T22:06:15.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Feb. 6-7, 2024]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/why-telegraph-us-retaliatory-strikes-310929</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-05T20:51:56.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Why telegraph US’ retaliatory strikes?]]>
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    <![CDATA[The Wilson Times welcomes letters to the editor of 350 words or fewer. Letters should be signed with the writer’s name and hometown. Include a phone number for verification purposes. Phone numbers are not published. Email your letter to the editor to letters@wilsontimes.com.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Why telegraph US’ retaliatory strikes?]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/wcc-corner-black-business-expo-set-for-feb-27-310927</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-05T20:48:35.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[WCC Corner: Black Business Expo set for Feb. 27]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Melody Parker-Eatmon]]>
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      <![CDATA[WCC Corner: Black Business Expo set for Feb. 27]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/the-great-political-conflict-310924</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-05T20:42:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[The great political conflict]]>
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    <![CDATA[The Wilson Times welcomes letters to the editor of 350 words or fewer. Letters should be signed with the writer’s name and hometown. Include a phone number for verification purposes. Phone numbers are not published. Email your letter to the editor to letters@wilsontimes.com.]]>
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      <![CDATA[The great political conflict]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/deputies-arrest-2nd-man-in-murder-case-310883</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-05T17:53:53.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Deputies arrest 2nd man in murder case]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Shante Montrel Fleming]]>
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      <![CDATA[Deputies arrest 2nd man in murder case]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/wilson-man-faces-embezzlement-charges-310892</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-05T17:35:18.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wilson man faces embezzlement charges]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Brandon Carl Narron]]>
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      <![CDATA[Wilson man faces embezzlement charges]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/man-gets-14-plus-years-in-death-shootings-310827</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-05T17:16:26.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Man gets 14-plus years in death, shootings]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Christopher Dale Pender Jr. listens during a Monday hearing in which he pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and related charges in a September 2021 shooting death. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Man gets 14-plus years in death, shootings]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/eyes-on-main-street-raising-money-for-10th-edition-310414</loc>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-05T16:28:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Eyes on Main Street raising money for 10th edition]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Eyes on Main Street artistic director Jerome De Perlinghi is giving away large prints to donors to fund the 10th edition of the Eyes on Main Street photo festival.]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Eyes on Main Street raising money for 10th edition]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/community-briefs-fike-high-retirees-meet-wednesday-310477</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-05T16:20:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Community Briefs: Fike High retirees meet Wednesday]]>
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    <![CDATA[A group of retired Fike High School employees will hold a luncheon meeting Feb. 7 at Something Different Café and Catering.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Community Briefs: Fike High retirees meet Wednesday]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/new-library-books-pences-go-home-for-dinner-available-310769</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-05T16:17:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[New library books: Pence's 'Go Home for Dinner' available]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The Wilson County Public Library's main branch at 249 Nash St. N. is shown.]]>
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      <![CDATA[New library books: Pence's 'Go Home for Dinner' available]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/breakfast-optimists-support-mulligans-fore-kids-310853</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-05T15:55:49.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Breakfast Optimists support Mulligans Fore Kids]]>
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    <![CDATA[The Wilson Breakfast Optimist Club has donated $2,000 to Mulligans Fore Kids for its annual golf tournament, which will be played Sept. 20. Mulligans Fore Kids Director Mickey Grizzard, left, is shown receiving a giant check from Breakfast Optimist Club President Joe Mullis to commemorate the donation.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Breakfast Optimists support Mulligans Fore Kids]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/garris-evans-helps-chew-310824</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-05T15:01:32.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Garris Evans helps CHEW]]>
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    <![CDATA[For the past two years, Garris Evans Lumber Co. has allocated $500 to each of its employees, along with their usual holiday bonus, to donate to a charity of their choice. Employees in Wilson decided to designate Children’s Hunger Elimination of Wilson to receive their donations. This year, Garris Evans and its employees gave $10,500 to CHEW. CHEW board Chair Louise McKinnon, center, is pictured with Garris Evans employees. Manager Glenn Blackwell and his employees have supported CHEW since its inception. Along with monetary donations, Garris Evans drivers have picked up bulk food orders and delivered them to the distribution center for many years.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Garris Evans helps CHEW]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/tommy-dawson-310856</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-05T13:04:49.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Tommy  Dawson]]>
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      <![CDATA[Tommy  Dawson]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/shirley-m-boykin-310787</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-05T09:51:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Shirley M. Boykin]]>
        </news:title>
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      <![CDATA[Shirley M. Boykin]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/vikings-recognize-four-seniors-at-final-match-310632</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-05T07:43:45.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Vikings recognize four seniors at final match]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Brandon Mann (SG) defeats  Jacob Keel for Rolesville  in the 113 weight class. Amanda Dixon | Butner-Creedmoor News]]>
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      <![CDATA[Vikings recognize four seniors at final match]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/jackson-chapel-to-welcome-prison-doctor-310513</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-05T04:16:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Jackson Chapel to welcome ‘Prison Doctor’]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_73522b8a-ddd4-5b8d-a82c-9bd01caa3f5f.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Motivational speaker Myron Fountaine will address Jackson Chapel First Missionary Baptist Church members and guests at 10 a.m. Sunday.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Jackson Chapel to welcome ‘Prison Doctor’]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/knights-start-big-roll-over-tigers-78-52-310744</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-04T23:01:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Knights start big, roll over Tigers, 78-52]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_178c69cc-9e6d-549d-a2ee-44397c163355.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Greenfield's Tyler Barnes (5) dunks the ball as Wilson Prep's Ben Ferguson (0) and Lez Minter (4) look on during a game Saturday, Feb. 3, at Wilson Prep. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Knights start big, roll over Tigers, 78-52]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/dean-powers-greenfield-girls-past-wpa-310731</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-04T23:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Dean powers Greenfield girls past WPA]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_ae366bbc-8808-5c2d-9b23-fe9807df89da.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Greenfield's Darcy Dean (10) looks to put up a shot as Wilson Prep's Nakiya Boston (2) defends during a game Saturday, Feb. 3, at Wilson Prep. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Dean powers Greenfield girls past WPA]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/bulldogs-take-all-4-in-opening-weekend-sweep-310749</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-04T22:45:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Bulldogs take all 4 in opening weekend sweep]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_ccec7c5e-2c8d-589c-a580-6c44ee99ca30.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Barton senior Matt Rivers pitched a seven-inning complete game in the first contest of Sunday's doubleheader sweep of Lake Erie at Nixon Field. Matt Proseus | Barton College]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Bulldogs take all 4 in opening weekend sweep]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/barton-roundup-bulldogs-drop-3-of-4-in-opening-weekend-310750</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-04T22:20:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[BARTON ROUNDUP: Bulldogs drop 3 of 4 in opening weekend]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_41b822d0-c422-5895-9d01-b79023b82554.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Barton senior Miranda Holmes fired a one-hit shutout in the Bulldogs' 3-0 win in the first game of a doubleheader they split with Fairmont State on Saturday, Feb. 3, in the season opener at Jeffries Field. Matt Proseus | Barton College]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[BARTON ROUNDUP: Bulldogs drop 3 of 4 in opening weekend]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/down-to-business-peppers-steppin-lifestyle-fitness-on-a-mission-for-health-310130</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-04T18:58:15.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Down to Business: Peppers Steppin’ Lifestyle Fitness on a mission for health]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_eeffdaf5-b240-57d0-a607-78e6564ab408.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Kyuan T. Peppers shows a client the proper form for squatting during a one-on-one session at his fitness center.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Down to Business: Peppers Steppin’ Lifestyle Fitness on a mission for health]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/more-than-7000-raised-for-veterans-in-honor-of-man-who-turned-105-310661</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-04T18:39:38.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[More than $7,000 raised for veterans in honor of man who turned 105]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_24482968-4d4c-5a94-bcbe-bb4cf5303686.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[World War II veteran James Boswell smiles as Veterans Residential Services of Wilson Executive Director Claudia Baker opens an envelope revealing how much money was raised for his birthday campaign. Boswell’s church, First Christian, teamed up with the nonprofit to celebrate Boswell’s 105th birthday by giving back.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[More than $7,000 raised for veterans in honor of man who turned 105]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/barton-stings-converse-65-49-310721</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-04T15:15:46.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Barton stings Converse 65-49]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_5873d77c-2234-576c-b0a1-ae9b68857e11.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Barton senior Lauren Walker, shown during a game at Wilson Gymnasium earlier this season, led all scorers with 30 points in the Bulldogs' 65-49 victory at Converse on Saturday, Feb. 3, in Spartanburg, S.C. Matt Proseus | Barton College]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Barton stings Converse 65-49]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/valkyries-snatch-win-from-bulldogs-310720</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-04T15:13:57.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Valkyries snatch win from Bulldogs]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_8da5352c-4d5c-5c37-8b57-fa90d8740a7c.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Barton senior Donaven Hairston, shown during a game at Wilson Gymnasium earlier this season, scored a game-high 26 points in the Bulldogs' 68-67 loss at Converse on Saturday, Feb. 3, in Spartanburg, S.C. Matt Proseus | Barton College]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Valkyries snatch win from Bulldogs]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/loud-smith-center-powers-no-3-heels-past-no-7-duke-310718</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-04T15:02:10.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Loud Smith Center powers No. 3 Heels past No. 7 Duke]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_3570c662-64f5-5ca1-9f05-917cde6a5ea4.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[North Carolina forward Armando Bacot (5) and the fans at the Smith Center celebrate after he dunked in the final moments as Duke center Kyle Filipowski (30) walks away during the second half of a game Saturday, Feb. 3, in Chapel Hill. AP]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Loud Smith Center powers No. 3 Heels past No. 7 Duke]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-feb-5-6-2024-310730</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-04T15:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Feb. 5-6, 2024]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/ann-barnes-godwin-310719</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-04T10:04:27.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Ann Barnes Godwin]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_39accc5b-b8d3-5c45-a0e1-5c90f49b5dd1.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Ann Barnes Godwin]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/wilson-community-college-names-students-on-presidents-and-deans-lists-310568</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-04T08:18:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wilson Community College names students on president's and dean's lists]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_1341a5ed-83e0-5a2f-aeb7-cb06c8372f52.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Community College is located on Herring Avenue.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Wilson Community College names students on president's and dean's lists]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-roundup-hunt-girls-down-southern-wayne-for-3rd-win-of-the-week-310707</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-03T01:51:59.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Hunt girls down Southern Wayne for 3rd win of the week]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_fa760622-5c48-58a5-946a-47cf980e1256.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Hunt's Gracelynn Wolzen, putting back a shot during a game Monday, Jan. 29, at East Wake, had 10 points and 12 rebounds Friday as the Warriors won at Southern Wayne. Carl Copeland | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Hunt girls down Southern Wayne for 3rd win of the week]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/dean-mcclintock-shine-but-greenfield-girls-fall-310705</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-03T01:35:15.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Dean, McClintock shine but Greenfield girls fall]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_edcfc340-3f81-5d3b-9106-07c0e21affa7.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Greenfield's Darcy Dean, right, drives to the basket during a home game Friday, Feb. 2, against Wayne Country Day. Carl Copeland | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Dean, McClintock shine but Greenfield girls fall]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/knights-race-to-share-of-cpic-crown-310703</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-03T00:46:10.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Knights race to share of CPIC crown]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_b4ec86e6-c93c-59c1-a2d1-5a984be8641e.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Greenfield's Nik Edwards splits a pair of defenders during a home game Friday, Feb. 2, against Wayne Country Day. Carl Copeland | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Knights race to share of CPIC crown]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/bruins-stumble-late-in-loss-to-cougars-310698</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-03T00:27:18.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Bruins stumble late in loss to Cougars]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_75a07593-ac2d-5d4d-9663-c179669df656.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Beddingfield's Jamauris Howard (23) draws contact as he goes up for a shot between two Goldsboro defenders during a game on Friday, Feb. 2. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Bruins stumble late in loss to Cougars]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/beddingfield-girls-fall-short-against-goldsboro-310700</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-03T00:25:19.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Beddingfield girls fall short against Goldsboro]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_505a8449-36b8-5962-b35c-93b3d8931fc9.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Beddingfield's Pinky Marshall (1) puts up a shot between a pair of Goldsboro defenders during a game on Friday, Feb. 2. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Beddingfield girls fall short against Goldsboro]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/warriors-claim-qcc-boys-title-fikes-pope-dominates-310679</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-02T23:46:55.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Warriors claim QCC boys title; Fike's Pope dominates]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_dc5c0939-255e-57f6-9212-2a5a7d433ae4.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Hunt runners, from left, Trey Lamm, Cody Hall and ChristianHall bunch up at the front of the pack during a distance race Thursday, Feb. 1, at the 3-A Quad County Conference championship meet at Fike. Kathryn Adkins | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Warriors claim QCC boys title; Fike's Pope dominates]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-feb-3-4-2024-310677</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-02T22:37:25.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Feb. 3-4, 2024]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/sheriff-woodard-to-appear-on-americas-most-wanted-310652</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-02T19:24:32.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Sheriff Woodard to appear on ‘America’s Most Wanted’]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_508e8cf7-72e7-5cd8-b79f-1cd943472940.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson County Sheriff Calvin Woodard Jr., left, appears on “America’s Most Wanted” with host John Walsh, center, in an episode scheduled to air at 8 p.m. Monday. Contributed photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Sheriff Woodard to appear on ‘America’s Most Wanted’]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/early-voting-in-primaries-starts-feb-15-309233</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-02T18:53:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Early voting in primaries starts Feb. 15]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_b799e07a-31ee-59ef-9914-91a2db931c97.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson County residents can cast primary ballots at the Lida Blalock Building on Glendale Drive and the county Board of Elections office during the early voting period, which runs from Feb. 15 through March 2.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Early voting in primaries starts Feb. 15]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

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<url>
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    <![CDATA[A Wilson County sheriff’s deputy monitors an entrance to Beddingfield High School on Friday after a caller reported a man with a gun walking nearby.]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-02T16:09:05.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Man charged with having gun on Barton campus]]>
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    <![CDATA[Marquelle Jamall Hill]]>
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      <![CDATA[Man charged with having gun on Barton campus]]>
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          <![CDATA[Fontenot earns an ‘A’ for voting record]]>
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    <![CDATA[The Wilson Times welcomes letters to the editor of 350 words or fewer. Letters should be signed with the writer’s name and hometown. Include a phone number for verification purposes. Phone numbers are not published. Email your letter to the editor to letters@wilsontimes.com.]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-02T12:11:53.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Doris Batts Pridgen]]>
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      <![CDATA[Doris Batts Pridgen]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-02T08:32:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Deed transfers: Wilson County transactions from Jan. 22-26]]>
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      <![CDATA[Deed transfers: Wilson County transactions from Jan. 22-26]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-02T08:02:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Church News: St. Paul plans special Sunday services]]>
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    <![CDATA[Church News submissions can be emailed to churchnews@wilsontimes.com, mailed to The Wilson Times, Attn: Church News, P.O. Box 2447, Wilson, NC 27894 or dropped off at the newspaper’s 126 Nash St. office during business hours. Announcements are not accepted by phone. The deadline is 5 p.m. each Wednesday for publication in Friday editions.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Church News: St. Paul plans special Sunday services]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/helen-ruth-barnes-langdon-310574</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-02T07:18:45.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Helen Ruth Barnes Langdon]]>
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      <![CDATA[Helen Ruth Barnes Langdon]]>
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<url>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-02T00:35:25.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Beddingfield girls win Neuse 6 title]]>
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    <![CDATA[Beddingfield's, from left, Hanna Lauschner, Rebecca Balkcum and Shakira Piedra, pose with their medals after helping the team claim the 2-A Neuse 6 Conference title on Thursday, Feb. 1. Contributed photo]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Beddingfield girls win Neuse 6 title]]>
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<url>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-02T00:34:47.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Barton men’s golf, lacrosse look to defend titles]]>
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    <![CDATA[The Barton men's lacrosse team poses with the championship banner after defeating North Greenville in the Conference Carolinas championship game last season. James Benson | Barton Athletics]]>
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      <![CDATA[Barton men’s golf, lacrosse look to defend titles]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/middle-school-result-wilson-prep-trounces-cardinal-charter-310567</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-02T00:34:08.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[MIDDLE SCHOOL RESULT: Wilson Prep trounces Cardinal Charter]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-01T22:38:49.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Our Opinion: Fontenot right to slam ‘ridiculous’ rate hike request]]>
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      <![CDATA[Our Opinion: Fontenot right to slam ‘ridiculous’ rate hike request]]>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-02-01T22:25:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Forgiving is not easy: Israel, Palestine and the path to peace]]>
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    <![CDATA[Michael S. Bell]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Forgiving is not easy: Israel, Palestine and the path to peace]]>
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<url>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-01T18:07:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Man charged in jail overdose]]>
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    <![CDATA[Dillon Ryan Edmundson]]>
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      <![CDATA[Man charged in jail overdose]]>
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<url>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-01T17:39:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Charges refiled in 2016 murder case]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Curtis Tavares Curry is shown during a May hearing in Wilson County Criminal Superior Court.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Charges refiled in 2016 murder case]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-01T09:58:09.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Chuck  Parrish, Sr.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Chuck  Parrish, Sr.]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-01T07:21:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Thrift shop giving back to community in a big way]]>
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    <![CDATA[Kay Bunch, West Nash Thrift Shop committee member and volunteer, organizes clothing donations for display at the West Nash Thrift Shop. The shop is a ministry of West Nash First United Methodist Church. All sales proceeds are funneled to local nonprofits.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Thrift shop giving back to community in a big way]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-01T00:22:10.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Jaguars just too much for Tigers again]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Prep's Keontae Barron (2) attempts to shoot over Farmville Central's Hampton Evans (10) during a game at Wilson Prep on Wednesday, Jan. 31. Carl Copeland | Special to the Times]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Jaguars just too much for Tigers again]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/bulldogs-have-talent-depth-just-not-recognition-yet-310437</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-01T00:03:05.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Bulldogs have talent, depth, just not recognition yet]]>
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    <![CDATA[Barton's Tanner Halvorson (15) is congratulated at home plate by teammate Josh Hoffman (12) after Halvorson's two-run home run during a game against Erskine on March 18, 2023, at Nixon Field. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Bulldogs have talent, depth, just not recognition yet]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/wilson-prep-mistakes-misses-too-numerous-vs-farmville-central-310447</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-02-01T00:01:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wilson Prep mistakes, misses too numerous vs. Farmville Central]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Prep's Lauryn Barbour (12) dribbles the ball during a home game against Farmville Central on Wednesday, Jan. 31. Carl Copeland | Special to the Times]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Wilson Prep mistakes, misses too numerous vs. Farmville Central]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/breathe-we-can-do-this-310428</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-01-31T23:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Breathe — we can do this]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[E.J. Proctor Story]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Breathe — we can do this]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/farris-thomas-law-student-athlete-of-the-week-jalen-holmes-sallie-b-howard-school-310424</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-01-31T23:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Farris & Thomas Law Student-Athlete of the Week: Jalen Holmes, Sallie B. Howard School]]>
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    <![CDATA[Jalen Holmes, Sallie B. Howard School]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Farris & Thomas Law Student-Athlete of the Week: Jalen Holmes, Sallie B. Howard School]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-feb-1-2-2024-310409</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-01-31T16:04:33.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Feb. 1-2, 2024]]>
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<url>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-01-31T15:49:36.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Shaped by sharecropper life]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Edna Jones Mount holds her great grandmother's kerosene lamp that her family used when they didn't have electricity on the farm in Nash County. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Shaped by sharecropper life]]>
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<url>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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          <![CDATA[Wilson man faces murder charge in Friday shooting]]>
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    <![CDATA[Dontavius Ty’rek Barnes looks at family members in the courtroom during his first appearance on a murder charge Wednesday. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/wilson-community-college-students-receive-degrees-310314</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-01-31T14:48:41.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wilson Community College students receive degrees]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[Wilson Community College is located on Herring Avenue. Contributed photo]]>
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      <![CDATA[Wilson Community College students receive degrees]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/dr-samuel-b-mclamb-jr-310423</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-31T14:45:24.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Dr. Samuel B. McLamb, Jr.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Dr. Samuel B. McLamb, Jr.]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/gary-lee-bond-310411</loc>
    <news:news>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-31T12:44:52.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Gary  Lee Bond]]>
        </news:title>
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      <![CDATA[Gary  Lee Bond]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/entertainment-plus/enjoy-the-magic-of-james-and-the-giant-peach-310259</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-31T10:20:45.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Enjoy the magic of ‘James and the Giant Peach’]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[ACT! for Youth cast members rehearse the opening number from the musical "James and the Giant Peach," which plays this weekend and next weekend at the Edna Boykin Cultural Center. Front row, from left, are Enza Russo as Aunt Sponge; Sicily Russo as Ladahlord; Immy Edwards as James; and Ani Russo as Aunt Spiker. In back are Leanna Gorman, Earthworm;  Livvy Matthews, Spider;  Bella Skinner, Centipede; and Evan Whitehead, Grasshopper. Janelle Clevinger | Special to the Times]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Enjoy the magic of ‘James and the Giant Peach’]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/law-enforcement-releases-crime-reports-310255</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-31T09:28:16.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Law enforcement releases crime reports]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Pixabay photo]]>
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      <![CDATA[Law enforcement releases crime reports]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/reginald-ladale-farmer-310279</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-31T08:17:15.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Reginald LaDale Farmer]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_0bb928b6-7983-526b-9ec9-f93988d06fa0.jpg</image:loc>
    
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      <![CDATA[Reginald LaDale Farmer]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/ladybirds-denied-in-double-ot-by-jackets-310254</loc>
    <news:news>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-31T08:15:47.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Ladybirds denied in double OT by Jackets]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Southern Nash's Terri Richardson (11) leads the break during a home game against Roanoke Rapids on Tuesday, Jan. 30. Carl Copeland | Special to the Times]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Ladybirds denied in double OT by Jackets]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-roundup-brewington-fike-run-past-south-johnston-310248</loc>
    <news:news>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-31T07:42:41.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Brewington, Fike run past South Johnston]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[Fike's Jewel Brewington, shooting a layup during a home game against Southern Wayne on Jan. 19, scored 21 points to lead the Golden Demons to a 55-41 win at South Johnston on Tuesday, Jan. 30. Kathryn Adkins | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Brewington, Fike run past South Johnston]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/southern-nash-comes-up-short-against-roanoke-rapids-310237</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-31T00:29:35.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Southern Nash comes up short against Roanoke Rapids]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_feb9a82b-66d9-5db5-93e1-e25ea1d43710.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Southern Nash's Darray Lynch (2) goes up for a shot between a pair of Roanoke Rapids defenders during a game on Tuesday, Jan. 30. Carl Copeland | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Southern Nash comes up short against Roanoke Rapids]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/wilson-youth-soccer-futsal-teams-win-tournaments-310230</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-30T22:11:07.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wilson youth soccer, futsal teams win tournaments]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The Soccer Box Football Club 2015 girls team pose with the championship banner after winning the US Youth Futsal 23-24 South Atlantic Regional Championship in Charlotte on Jan. 12-15. Contributed photo]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Wilson youth soccer, futsal teams win tournaments]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/middle-school-wilson-prep-girls-capture-bethel-christian-tourney-title-310221</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-30T20:33:41.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[MIDDLE SCHOOL: Wilson Prep girls capture Bethel Christian tourney title]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Prep players and coach Josh Dixon celebrate after the Tigers middle school girls basketball team won a tournament Saturday, Jan. 27, at Bethel Christian in Kinston. Contributed photo]]>
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      <![CDATA[MIDDLE SCHOOL: Wilson Prep girls capture Bethel Christian tourney title]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/act-of-love-peace-church-gives-25000-to-dss-faith-connections-309971</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-30T16:50:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[‘Act of love’: Peace Church gives $25,000 to DSS' Faith Connections]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <![CDATA[Peace Church pastors Bryan Hughes, left, and Carl Bradshaw, right, present a ceremonial $25,000 check to Wilson County Department of Social Services’ Faith Connections Coordinator Tiffany Boone, center. Others pictured from left are Nichole Atkinson and Rob Wheeler, both of Wilson County DSS; Peace Church pastors Adam Carnes, Brad Perry and Brian Tippett; Peace Church Senior Pastor Rusty Russell; Wilson County DSS Director Glenn Osborne; Peace Church Pastor Mike Aldridge; and Sharon Toney of Wilson County DSS.]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[‘Act of love’: Peace Church gives $25,000 to DSS' Faith Connections]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/forest-hills-middle-school-principal-named-310003</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-30T16:01:43.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Forest Hills Middle School principal named]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <![CDATA[Stock photo | Pixabay]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Forest Hills Middle School principal named]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/new-library-books-james-pattersons-holmes-marple-poe-added-to-e-books-collection-310204</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-30T15:39:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[New library books: James Patterson's 'Holmes, Marple & Poe' added to e-books collection]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The Wilson County Public Library's main branch at 249 Nash St. N. is shown.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[New library books: James Patterson's 'Holmes, Marple & Poe' added to e-books collection]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/thomas-l-espelien-310208</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-30T13:34:36.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Thomas L. Espelien]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_44874b2a-bcac-5938-8099-13e8faed08d9.jpg</image:loc>
    
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      <![CDATA[Thomas L. Espelien]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/entertainment-plus/artist-shares-collage-project-310188</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-30T13:23:24.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Artist shares collage project]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <![CDATA[Kim S. Joy will share the results of her “100 Days of Collage” project at Art Happens on Tarboro’s First Friday event this week. See her work from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the 106 Tarboro St. W. shop or visit through Feb. 29. Joy did two rounds of the project.]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Artist shares collage project]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/michael-lynn-howard-310201</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-01-30T10:38:10.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Michael Lynn Howard]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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      <![CDATA[Michael Lynn Howard]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/sbh-girls-look-for-solid-footing-amid-skid-310107</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-30T09:02:44.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[SBH girls look for solid footing amid skid]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_1b3bdb42-88ba-513d-859f-c36bef820844.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Sallie B. Howard's Queen Howell (11) drives into the lane during a home game against Wayne Prep on Monday, Jan. 29. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[SBH girls look for solid footing amid skid]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/eagles-swatted-by-generals-79-64-310106</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-30T08:52:15.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Eagles swatted by Generals 79-64]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_4c8dec4b-406a-59ac-a69b-1937a29a0387.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Sallie B. Howard School's Darwin Kirby (11) looks for a shot in the paint during a home game against Wayne Prep on Monday, Jan. 29. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Eagles swatted by Generals 79-64]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/warriors-hot-start-too-much-for-east-wake-310105</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-30T08:25:01.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Warriors' hot start too much for East Wake]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_e7982d4b-a58f-5a8f-b01a-7ba095ef8102.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Hunt's Gracelynn Wolzen (10) looks to put up a shot as teammate Naariah Barnes, left, watches during a game at East Wake in Wendell on Monday, Jan. 29. Carl Copeland | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Warriors' hot start too much for East Wake]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/east-wake-slugs-hunt-in-qcc-showdown-310104</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-30T08:22:48.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[East Wake slugs Hunt in QCC showdown]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_216f1a18-c231-5fff-9ef8-17e017930b4e.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Hunt's Ashanta Hampton (23) drives against two East Wake defenders during a game in Wendell on Monday, Jan. 29. Carl Copeland | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[East Wake slugs Hunt in QCC showdown]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-roundup-lady-chargers-fall-in-nonconference-test-310103</loc>
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    <![CDATA[Susan Bane]]>
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          <![CDATA[Reginald  Farmer]]>
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          <![CDATA[Nina  Brown]]>
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          <![CDATA[Deputies: Victim shot, then run over]]>
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      <![CDATA[Deputies: Victim shot, then run over]]>
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          <![CDATA[Bessie Mae Hinnant Baines]]>
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          <![CDATA[County’s new library director starts in March]]>
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    <![CDATA[Karey Blanchard]]>
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      <![CDATA[County’s new library director starts in March]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-01-29T10:42:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Stephenson's donates bicycles]]>
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    <![CDATA[Employees of Stephenson Millwork Co. collected donations and purchased bicycles from Walmart as part of the Wilson Crisis Center’s 2023 Christmas Wish Tree program. Pictured from left are Mike Morello with Stephenson; Nancy Sallenger, crisis center director; Mike Soucy with Stephenson; and Walmart employees Madison Lewis and Sally Mortimer. Morello and Soucy coordinated the Stephenson Millwork bicycle drive.]]>
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          <![CDATA[Naloxone training offered at library]]>
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    <![CDATA[Wilson County Substance Prevention Coalition Executive Director Jeff Hill, left, provides naloxone training to Rasheeda Pitt of Sanctuary Supportive Housing. Hill, along with Cordain Dancy of the Wilson Opportunities Industrialization Center and Estaban Arizpe of Wilson County EMS, provided training and community resource information at the Wilson County Public Library on Thursday as part of a community training session for naloxone, an opioid overdose antidote.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Naloxone training offered at library]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-01-29T08:48:14.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA['84 Demons to reunite, hopefully get rings]]>
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    <![CDATA[Members of the 1983-84 Fike High varsity boys basketball team celebrate after winning the NCHSAA 4-A East Regional championship at Hunt. The team is holding a 40th anniversary banquet March 23 that will include all former players of head coach Harvey Reid Jr. The 1984 Golden Demons are seeking donations for a fund to purchase championship rings, having never gotten them after the 1984 title run. Times file photo]]>
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      <![CDATA['84 Demons to reunite, hopefully get rings]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-01-28T22:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Tigers take down Warriors to increase TRAC lead]]>
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    <![CDATA[Wilson Prep's Keontae Barron (2), shooting the ball during a game in the Montrezl Harrell Hoopsfest on Dec. 9 in Rocky Mount, scored 22 points Saturday as the Tigers won the completion of a suspended game at North Edgecombe. Carl Copeland | Special to the Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Tigers take down Warriors to increase TRAC lead]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-01-28T21:07:23.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Hot-shooting Bulldogs cool off Bobcats 97-92]]>
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    <![CDATA[Barton senior guard Donaven Hairston scored 26 points in the Bulldogs' 97-92 Conference Carolinas victory over Lees-McRae on Saturday at Wilson Gymnasium.  Matt Proseus | Barton College]]>
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      <![CDATA[Hot-shooting Bulldogs cool off Bobcats 97-92]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-01-28T21:05:37.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[BC women take advantage of Lees-McRae generosity]]>
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    <![CDATA[Barton freshman center Nyla Powell (22) works inside during a home game against Lees-McRae on Saturday, Jan. 27, at Wilson Gymnasium. Powell scored 12 points in the Bulldogs' 70-60 win. Matt Proseus | Barton College]]>
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      <![CDATA[BC women take advantage of Lees-McRae generosity]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-01-28T21:04:07.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[BARTON ROUNDUP: Bulldogs win 2 at Va. Wesleyan tourney]]>
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    <![CDATA[Barton's Chase Eaton, a Fike High product, placed seventh in the 60-meter hurdles this weekend at the Camel City Classic at JDL Fast Track in Winston-Salem. Matt Proseus | Barton College]]>
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      <![CDATA[BARTON ROUNDUP: Bulldogs win 2 at Va. Wesleyan tourney]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-jan-29-30-2024-309961</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-01-28T20:54:23.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Jan. 29-30, 2024]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/down-to-business-classic-consignments-at-boones-taking-over-a-legacy-309731</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-28T18:25:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Down to Business: Classic Consignments at Boone’s taking over a legacy]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_336e0890-d359-5e43-89db-859c25ddd137.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Sisters Holly Green, left, and Stacy Coyte operate the new Classic Consignments at Boone’s on U.S. Highway 301.]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Down to Business: Classic Consignments at Boone’s taking over a legacy]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/free-tax-prep-service-begins-new-site-leader-sought-309844</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-28T14:21:31.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Free tax prep service begins; new site leader sought]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_f5e80ae9-12db-5ec2-9620-680c47ba4e86.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Jerney Minshew, site coordinator for the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, says this may be his last year in the role. He’s led the VITA program in Wilson for 31 years.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Free tax prep service begins; new site leader sought]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/residents-asked-to-take-survey-for-countys-2045-comprehensive-land-use-plan-309671</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-28T13:48:45.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Residents asked to take survey for county’s 2045 Comprehensive Land Use Plan]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_2bbdc14f-85fa-5d69-ba97-818696484f04.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson County Government is asking the public to complete its 2045 Comprehensive Land Use Plan survey. The survey is open until Feb. 25.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Residents asked to take survey for county’s 2045 Comprehensive Land Use Plan]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/wilson-county-hosts-district-commissioners-meeting-309726</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-27T15:17:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wilson County hosts district commissioners' meeting]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_1b114a9e-e668-5671-8172-3fad7f8207b1.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Government officials from Wilson, Edgecombe, Halifax, Nash and Northampton counties work during the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners’ N.C. County Conversations Tour. Wilson County hosted the district meeting at the Wilson Academy of Applied Technology.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Wilson County hosts district commissioners' meeting]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/beddingfield-subdues-princeton-in-rowes-return-309939</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-27T00:29:05.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Beddingfield subdues Princeton in Rowe's return]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_65987c73-4203-5b00-a4c5-3bc1694924f7.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Beddingfield's Zakiyah Dixon (20) looks to get around a pair of Princeton defenders during a game on Friday, Jan. 26. Craig Moyer | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Beddingfield subdues Princeton in Rowe's return]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/seniority-and-political-pressure-in-raleigh-309946</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-26T23:44:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Seniority and political pressure in Raleigh]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_76862975-cb9f-58e7-b08d-8435035debbf.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The Wilson Times welcomes letters to the editor of 350 words or fewer. Letters should be signed with the writer’s name and hometown. Include a phone number for verification purposes. Phone numbers are not published. Email your letter to the editor to letters@wilsontimes.com.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Seniority and political pressure in Raleigh]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-roundup-warriors-whip-golden-falcons-to-stay-on-qcc-pace-309935</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-26T23:10:45.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Warriors whip Golden Falcons to stay on QCC pace]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_5fa41e80-f1a2-5a7f-86e1-7250a6b7c965.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Hunt's Austin Joyner (3), shooting a jumper during a home game against West Johnston on Jan. 16, scored 21 points Friday, Jan. 26, as the Warriors downed C.B. Aycock at home, 81-63. Carl Copeland | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Warriors whip Golden Falcons to stay on QCC pace]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/bruins-notch-blowout-win-over-bulldogs-309938</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-26T23:01:14.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Bruins notch blowout win over Bulldogs]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_d50d3e67-8d9c-5d85-a17f-f216c1caf0d9.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Beddingfield's Asun Pender (3) drives into the lane in front of Princeton's Zion Joyner (2) during a game on Friday, Jan. 26. Craig Moyer | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Bruins notch blowout win over Bulldogs]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/middle-school-roundup-owens-powers-elm-city-past-darden-into-playoffs-309923</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-26T22:00:51.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[MIDDLE SCHOOL ROUNDUP: Owens powers Elm City past Darden, into playoffs]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/former-pack-catcher-stanley-is-new-mudcats-skipper-309922</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-26T21:58:49.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Former Pack catcher Stanley is new Mudcats skipper]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_9c38d63e-73e2-5ab1-b069-283c76f2b7f7.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Nick Stanley, who played collegiately at N.C. State in 2008, was named Carolina Mudcats manager for the 2024 season. Carolina Mudcats]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Former Pack catcher Stanley is new Mudcats skipper]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-brief-daniels-chapel-upward-volleyball-registration-to-begin-309920</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-26T21:56:49.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[AREA BRIEF: Daniels Chapel Upward Volleyball registration to begin]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-jan-27-28-2024-309916</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-26T21:51:09.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Jan. 27-28, 2024]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/chamber-honors-leaders-at-centennial-meeting-309864</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-26T17:02:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Chamber honors leaders at centennial meeting]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_94c6dd63-32e8-561f-8c38-51fa46f60337.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Charlotte Vick shares memories of her late father, Jerome Vick, before accepting the Wilson Chamber of Commerce’s 2024 Distinguished Citizen of the Year Award on his behalf. Christopher Long | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Chamber honors leaders at centennial meeting]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/altercation-ends-game-early-panthers-win-309892</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-26T15:49:16.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Altercation ends game early, Panthers win]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_24750ae7-88ed-5ef0-b599-ba44e78af8ee.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Alek Jenkins heads toward the basket for the Panthers.  Jabari Hunter moves over to stop Jenkins drive to the basket. Amanda Dixon | Butner-Creedmoor News]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Altercation ends game early, Panthers win]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/artist-sought-for-new-downtown-wilson-mural-309772</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-26T15:38:23.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Artist sought for new downtown Wilson mural]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_ae22cfda-caf5-552b-845d-676993218c7d.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Arts is accepting applications for an artist to create a mural at the new Wilson County Tourism Development Authority building.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Artist sought for new downtown Wilson mural]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/free-seminar-to-focus-on-first-responders-and-the-opioid-crisis-309878</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-26T15:09:02.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Free seminar to focus on first responders and the opioid crisis]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_a4e9f118-12f6-55a3-b3af-5498c6c97d86.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Jan Rader]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Free seminar to focus on first responders and the opioid crisis]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/webbs-defense-disrupts-panthers-309880</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-26T15:08:43.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Webb's defense disrupts Panthers]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_4f67af1b-7ec2-54fc-9678-e68f9783c00d.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Zoey Watson dribbles around Karrington Brooks and draws attention from Tamia Williams . Amanda Dixon | Butner-Creedmoor News]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Webb's defense disrupts Panthers]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/hospital-plans-info-session-on-medicaid-expansion-309713</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-26T15:01:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Hospital plans info session on Medicaid expansion]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_65d56841-f110-52b8-a2d3-c9f978ef5f6d.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Family nurse practitioner Patricia Mendoza, left, and nurse practitioner Maria Ramirez, right, will speak during an informational session on Medicaid expansion planned Wednesday at Wilson Medical Center.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Hospital plans info session on Medicaid expansion]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/community-raises-3800-for-displaced-family-309721</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-26T14:56:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Community raises $3,800 for displaced family]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_a6faf23f-323d-5677-8840-14546fa4f94b.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[From left, Jayden Pender, Springfield Middle Principal Kelly Thomas, Elm City Middle Principal Dana Page, Natasha Sutton, Tiffany Fogg  and Springfield Middle School coach Travis Johnson smile for a picture after the middle schools raised more than $3,800 for a family displaced by fire.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Community raises $3,800 for displaced family]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/deed-transfers/deed-transfers-wilson-county-transactions-from-jan-15-19-309295</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-26T10:33:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Deed transfers: Wilson County transactions from Jan. 15-19]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_5da56b45-b1ef-511d-9164-e7e04ae97d5a.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Deed transfers: Wilson County transactions from Jan. 15-19]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/healthcare-foundation-grant-cycle-open-until-wednesday-309712</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-26T06:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Healthcare Foundation grant cycle open until Wednesday]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_64677f0f-b767-5efe-b9ae-3a765676832c.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Swimmers enjoy the pool at Foundation YMCA of Wilson, a past recipient of a Healthcare Foundation of Wilson grant. Contributed photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Healthcare Foundation grant cycle open until Wednesday]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/warriors-sweep-conference-meet-309784</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-25T22:56:42.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Warriors sweep conference meet]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_da6d77ca-db36-51e7-ba70-d8db0ca5a398.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Hunt's Braxton Riley competes in the long jump during a meet at Fike High on Thursday, Jan. 18. Riley won the long jump during a meet at South Johnston on Wednesday. Kathryn Adkins | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Warriors sweep conference meet]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-roundup-greenfield-snaps-losing-skid-309786</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-25T22:54:40.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Greenfield snaps losing skid]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-jan-26-27-2024-309779</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-25T21:51:06.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Jan. 26-27, 2024]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/harrison-follows-his-passion-to-nc-soccer-hof-309616</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-01-25T21:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Harrison follows his passion to NC Soccer HOF]]>
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    <![CDATA[In this Wilson Daily Times file photo from 2006, Woody Harrison was awarded the Mark Crampton Award for service to the soccer community in the state of North Carolina at The Brittany II.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Harrison follows his passion to NC Soccer HOF]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/elm-city-residents-fight-to-retain-sheriffs-patrol-309655</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-25T20:09:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Elm City residents fight to retain sheriff’s patrol]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[Mayor Pro Tem Tammie Atkinson discusses the loss of Elm City’s direct patrol contract with the Wilson County Sheriff’s Office during a Tuesday meeting.]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Elm City residents fight to retain sheriff’s patrol]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/our-opinion-change-engraving-to-preserve-wilson-memorial-fountain-309800</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-01-25T18:22:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Our Opinion: Change engraving to preserve Wilson memorial fountain]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The Wilson County Memorial Fountain was erected in 1926 and sits on the courthouse square. The city of Wilson’s Human Relations Commission and the Wilson NAACP have asked county commissioners to remove it.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Our Opinion: Change engraving to preserve Wilson memorial fountain]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/rep-fontenot-comes-through-for-rock-foundation-309796</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-25T13:11:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Rep. Fontenot comes through for ROCK Foundation]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_c462abd3-84b2-56d9-9e64-f30f35f4ec74.jpg</image:loc>
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    <![CDATA[The Wilson Times welcomes letters to the editor of 350 words or fewer. Letters should be signed with the writer’s name and hometown. Include a phone number for verification purposes. Phone numbers are not published. Email your letter to the editor to letters@wilsontimes.com.]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Rep. Fontenot comes through for ROCK Foundation]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/cecil-earl-stroud-309774</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-25T12:59:57.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Cecil Earl Stroud]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Cecil Earl Stroud]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/society-turns-away-from-gods-word-309793</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-25T12:47:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Society turns away from God’s word]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_819d4833-954d-561f-93b5-e9ddacea4ff8.jpg</image:loc>
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    <![CDATA[The Wilson Times welcomes letters to the editor of 350 words or fewer. Letters should be signed with the writer’s name and hometown. Include a phone number for verification purposes. Phone numbers are not published. Email your letter to the editor to letters@wilsontimes.com.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Society turns away from God’s word]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/date-set-for-wilson-mans-double-murder-trial-309600</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-25T11:49:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Date set for Wilson man's double murder trial]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_2497a5bc-5d9e-53c6-ba12-3def8ff03588.jpg</image:loc>
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    <![CDATA[Adrian Tynrell Horne, right, listens as his lawyer, Nathan Sweet, speaks in Wilson County Criminal Superior Court on Wednesday.]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Date set for Wilson man's double murder trial]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/girl-scout-bringing-axolotls-to-imagination-station-309603</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-25T11:09:23.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Girl Scout bringing axolotls to Imagination Station]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_8ead3970-e4ae-51be-845c-affbe514bac9.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Thanks to Maggie Hallam's Girl Scout Silver Award project, three axolotls will take up residence at the Imagination Station.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Girl Scout bringing axolotls to Imagination Station]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/school-board-approves-11m-for-chromebooks-309315</loc>
    <news:news>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-25T10:04:34.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[School board approves $1.1M for Chromebooks]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson County Schools’ modified 2023-24 traditional calendar is shown. Contributed photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[School board approves $1.1M for Chromebooks]]>
    </image:title>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/church-news-city-of-refuge-plans-weekly-services-309636</loc>
    <news:news>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-25T08:26:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Church News: City of Refuge plans weekly services]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_c51a1a8e-5e64-5a17-bf19-50a881905ee5.jpg</image:loc>
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    <![CDATA[Church News submissions can be emailed to churchnews@wilsontimes.com, mailed to The Wilson Times, Attn: Church News, P.O. Box 2447, Wilson, NC 27894 or dropped off at the newspaper’s 126 Nash St. office during business hours. Announcements are not accepted by phone. The deadline is 5 p.m. each Wednesday for publication in Friday editions. Stock photo | Pixabay]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Church News: City of Refuge plans weekly services]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/entertainment-plus/hear-rod-and-wills-single-on-streaming-platforms-309479</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-25T06:29:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Hear Rod and Will’s single on streaming platforms]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_b625279c-2122-59af-b5ce-99ecf5ccba15.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Will Robl, left, and Rodney Werline play "You're Here" during a recent rehearsal. The song is available on music streaming platforms.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Hear Rod and Will’s single on streaming platforms]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/bulldogs-blast-trojans-for-1st-division-win-309628</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-24T23:06:10.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Bulldogs blast Trojans for 1st division win]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_327f2b83-448e-5d85-8fcf-af1b3e13d531.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Barton's Reese McDonald (1) fights his way through traffic in the lane during a home game against Mount Olive on Wednesday, Jan. 24. Matt Proseus | Special to the Times]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Bulldogs blast Trojans for 1st division win]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/bc-women-cant-hold-lead-vs-umo-309627</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-24T22:37:11.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[BC women can't hold lead vs. UMO]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_fbbb6f01-f0b5-5f6f-9af7-acc0b4a0d300.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Barton's Lauren Mingo (25) looks to shoot as teammate Erial Owens (31) sets a screen during a home game against Mount Olive on Wednesday, Jan. 24. Matt Proseus | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[BC women can't hold lead vs. UMO]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/eagles-rally-to-top-ncggb-54-52-309625</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-24T21:53:29.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Eagles rally to top NCGGB 54-52]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/farris-thomas-law-student-athlete-of-the-week-jared-kovach-community-christian-school-309611</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-24T19:47:52.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Farris & Thomas Law Student-Athlete of the Week: Jared Kovach, Community Christian School]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_ee41dc78-a065-5f43-8221-26c667756aa8.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Jared Kovach, Community Christian School]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Farris & Thomas Law Student-Athlete of the Week: Jared Kovach, Community Christian School]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/ask-the-hard-questions-of-yourself-309609</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-24T19:29:22.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Ask the hard questions of yourself]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_5fea4f1a-d9dc-51b9-ac47-d1e54ff2ecde.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[E.J. Proctor Story]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Ask the hard questions of yourself]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-jan-25-26-2024-309607</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-24T19:24:19.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Jan. 25-26, 2024]]>
        </news:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/inmate-in-critical-condition-after-jail-overdose-309563</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-24T16:54:45.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Inmate in critical condition after jail overdose]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Eric Leith Malloy, shown during a 2022 court appearance, remains hospitalized following a Jan. 15 overdose in his jail cell.]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Inmate in critical condition after jail overdose]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/smoke-leads-to-search-at-truist-building-309346</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-24T16:32:24.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Smoke leads to search at Truist building]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_308aea09-242c-59da-be80-62bf810d589e.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Firefighters from the East Nash Volunteer Fire Department stand between firetrucks outside the Truist building on Monday night.  Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Smoke leads to search at Truist building]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/marvin-edwards-309524</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-24T09:48:19.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Marvin  Edwards]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Marvin  Edwards]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/ricky-finch-309523</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-24T09:41:39.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Ricky  Finch]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_6d4a2530-42c8-5d81-ab1a-3f389befb8b7.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Ricky  Finch]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/george-lucas-309522</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-24T09:36:33.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[George  Lucas]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_2f17381c-443c-546c-a8e8-7b2cebb68021.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[George  Lucas]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/wiley-wallace-309521</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-24T09:23:41.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wiley  Wallace]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_5d616d85-a753-54ce-94ce-db4ec62f85ea.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Wiley  Wallace]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/betty-jane-boone-309519</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-24T08:51:31.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Betty Jane Boone]]>
        </news:title>
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      <![CDATA[Betty Jane Boone]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/fike-clips-hunt-to-take-quad-county-lead-309478</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-01-24T07:39:21.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Fike clips Hunt to take Quad County lead]]>
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    <![CDATA[Fike's Jalia Daniels (4) dribbles the ball as Hunt's Paige Mathews keeps up the defensive pressure during a game Tuesday, Jan. 23, at Fike. Kathryn Adkins | Special to the Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Fike clips Hunt to take Quad County lead]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/president-trumps-dismal-economic-scorecard-309471</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-01-24T00:43:57.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[President Trump’s dismal economic scorecard]]>
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    <![CDATA[The Wilson Times welcomes letters to the editor of 350 words or fewer. Letters should be signed with the writer’s name and hometown. Include a phone number for verification purposes. Phone numbers are not published. Email your letter to the editor to letters@wilsontimes.com.]]>
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      <![CDATA[President Trump’s dismal economic scorecard]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/warriors-motor-past-demons-to-keep-pace-in-qcc-race-309466</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-01-24T00:17:42.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Warriors motor past Demons to keep pace in QCC race]]>
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    <![CDATA[Hunt's Austin Joyner (3) lifts a 3-point shot over Fike's Dylan Skinner (2) during a game Tuesday, Jan. 23, at Fike. Kathryn Adkins | Special to the Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Warriors motor past Demons to keep pace in QCC race]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/bruins-outlast-warriors-for-first-conference-win-309460</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-01-24T00:12:41.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Bruins outlast Warriors for first conference win]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Beddingfield's Asun Pender (3) looks to get around an Eastern Wayne defender during a game on Tuesday, Jan. 23. Carl Copeland | Special to the Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Bruins outlast Warriors for first conference win]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/beddingfield-girls-secure-statement-win-over-eastern-wayne-309461</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-01-24T00:12:38.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Beddingfield girls secure statement win over Eastern Wayne]]>
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    <![CDATA[Beddingfield's Na'Ziyah Blanchard (4) shoots over an Eastern Wayne defender during a game on Tuesday, Jan. 23. Carl Copeland | Special to the Times]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Beddingfield girls secure statement win over Eastern Wayne]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/from-liberty-to-libertine-excess-309468</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-23T23:37:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[From liberty to libertine excess]]>
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      <![CDATA[From liberty to libertine excess]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-roundup-gattis-guns-red-hot-cycs-to-15th-straight-win-309447</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-23T23:18:13.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Gattis guns red-hot Cycs to 15th straight win]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Christian's Cassidy Reynell (11) shoots a free throw during a game at Hilltop Christian in Fuquay-Varina on Tuesday, Jan. 23. Nino Villaverde | Special to the Times]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Gattis guns red-hot Cycs to 15th straight win]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/barton-teams-eye-stretch-runs-to-escape-middle-of-cc-packs-309436</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-23T21:58:36.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Barton teams eye stretch runs to escape middle of CC packs]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Barton guard Donaven Hairston works under the basket for a shot during a home game against Chowan on Jan. 3 at Wilson Gym. Carl Copeland | Special to the Times]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Barton teams eye stretch runs to escape middle of CC packs]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-jan-24-25-2024-309434</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-23T21:08:29.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Jan. 24-25, 2024]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/deputies-johnston-shooting-suspect-may-be-in-wilson-309432</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-23T19:17:10.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Deputies: Johnston shooting suspect may be in Wilson]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[Noah Syncere Rosa, 19, of Goldsboro, is wanted on an attempted murder charge following an early Sunday shooting at a nightclub outside Benson. Johnston County sheriff’s deputies said Rosa was “last known to be in Wilson.”]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Deputies: Johnston shooting suspect may be in Wilson]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/fire-damages-duplex-displacing-4-people-309321</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-23T16:55:14.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Fire damages duplex, displacing 4 people]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Fire/Rescue Services personnel gather around a 604 Spruce St. S. duplex after putting out a Monday evening fire at the home.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Fire damages duplex, displacing 4 people]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/businesses-join-forces-to-help-waymakers-309184</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-23T16:11:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Businesses join forces to help Waymakers]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[Business owners and Waymakers of North Carolina leaders pose for a group portrait to celebrate a donation drive that raised more than $3,000 in cash and nonperishable food for Waymakers.]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Businesses join forces to help Waymakers]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/law-enforcement-releases-crime-reports-309415</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-23T16:07:07.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Law enforcement releases crime reports]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[Stock photo | fsHH via Pixabay]]>
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      <![CDATA[Law enforcement releases crime reports]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/slaughter-seeks-open-seat-on-district-court-bench-307246</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-23T15:43:15.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Slaughter seeks open seat on District Court bench]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_5cfeb4af-b043-5875-907d-5fb336f164cb.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Alicia M. Slaughter]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Slaughter seeks open seat on District Court bench]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/johnny-ray-bardin-309424</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-23T14:20:48.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Johnny Ray Bardin]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_b346bc72-a49d-574c-be9f-9ac9c14132af.jpg</image:loc>
    
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      <![CDATA[Johnny Ray Bardin]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/south-johnston-high-school-salutes-1974-title-team-309332</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-23T12:34:19.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[South Johnston High School salutes 1974 title team]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <![CDATA[Members of the 1974 South Johnston team pose for a photo during tribute festivities on Jan. 19. Shown are, from left: seated — Betty McNeil Barnes, Christy Adams, Wanda Watkins, Margerie Covington McNeil and Annette Hassell; and standing — coach Thomas Jackson, Serena Rose Honeycutt, Paula Bledsoe, Genia Beasley, Tanya DuPree Ogburn, Jan Smith Gossett, Renee Wood and Cathy Carter. McKenzie Miller | Johnstonian News]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[South Johnston High School salutes 1974 title team]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/louisa-margarita-hoege-stone-309423</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-23T11:01:32.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Louisa Margarita Hoege Stone]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_44bc2961-8b2b-5b0b-bc62-e2c999782f63.jpg</image:loc>
    
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      <![CDATA[Louisa Margarita Hoege Stone]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/trump-wins-new-hampshire-primary-as-rematch-with-biden-seems-increasingly-likely-309474</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-23T01:07:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Trump wins New Hampshire primary as rematch with Biden seems increasingly likely]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_31bb0b14-8eac-546b-9e07-1ea44779f727.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump arrives to speak at a primary election night party in Nashua, N.H., on Tuesday.]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Trump wins New Hampshire primary as rematch with Biden seems increasingly likely]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/in-visit-to-his-old-school-cooper-takes-new-tack-on-education-funding-309472</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-23T01:03:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[In visit to his old school, Cooper takes new tack on education funding]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_f2b2bbd7-1e6e-5468-a5f2-65c0ab926d1e.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper watches a Nashville Elementary School robotics team direct its vehicle in the school library Tuesday. Cooper came to his old school to proclaim 2024 as “The Year of Public Schools” and to begin a final-year effort to push his education policy preferences in the General Assembly.]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[In visit to his old school, Cooper takes new tack on education funding]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/defendant-pleads-guilty-to-manslaughter-in-stabbing-death-309212</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-22T23:54:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Defendant pleads guilty to manslaughter in stabbing death]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_1038b1ac-7893-520c-9b5c-0e9047686577.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Khincey Nevell Barnes, right,  is shown in Wilson County Criminal Superior Court with his attorney James Antinore in 2023.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Defendant pleads guilty to manslaughter in stabbing death]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/our-opinion-honor-wwii-ace-by-pitching-in-for-veterans-in-need-309257</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-22T23:25:07.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Our Opinion: Honor WWII ace by pitching in for veterans in need]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[World War II veteran James Boswell salutes the American flag outside his Wilson home. Boswell’s church, First Christian, has teamed up with Veterans Residential Services of Wilson to celebrate Boswell’s 105th birthday on Feb. 2. The church is asking the community to contribute to the “Boswell Tribute” fundraiser to honor local veterans and sign Boswell’s birthday card.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Our Opinion: Honor WWII ace by pitching in for veterans in need]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/pilot-paused-career-to-fight-in-wwii-309255</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-22T23:11:52.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Pilot paused career to fight in WWII]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_eb901fb0-1a3d-5c39-a423-c14de8966cb5.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Ken Fontenot]]>
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      <![CDATA[Pilot paused career to fight in WWII]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/wrestling-roundup-falcons-claim-qcc-team-title-309245</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-01-22T22:28:46.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[WRESTLING ROUNDUP: Falcons claim QCC team title]]>
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    <![CDATA[Fike's Jamari Hill, left, controls East Wake's Tristan Alson, right, during a 157-pound bout on Wednesday, Jan. 17. Hill claimed a 3-A Quad County Conference title on Saturday, Jan. 20. Kathryn Adkins | Special to the Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[WRESTLING ROUNDUP: Falcons claim QCC team title]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/middle-school-result-tigers-overpower-generals-309243</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-01-22T22:28:13.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[MIDDLE SCHOOL RESULT: Tigers overpower Generals]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/sallie-b-howard-overpowers-iron-academy-309247</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-22T22:27:39.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Sallie B. Howard overpowers Iron Academy]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/robert-alton-gardner-jr-309249</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-22T14:40:42.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Robert Alton Gardner, Jr.]]>
        </news:title>
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      <![CDATA[Robert Alton Gardner, Jr.]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/school-board-approves-butner-sro-position-309207</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-22T14:37:07.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[School board approves Butner SRO position]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Keith King has been named the Safety and Security Coordinator for Granville County Public Schools. Contributed photo]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[School board approves Butner SRO position]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/wayne-joel-potente-309221</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-22T11:44:02.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wayne Joel Potente]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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      <![CDATA[Wayne Joel Potente]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/dale-speight-309220</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-22T11:22:26.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Dale  Speight]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_ca70b107-6552-5706-9421-82bc00345a33.jpg</image:loc>
    
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      <![CDATA[Dale  Speight]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/barbara-dawson-bass-309219</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-22T11:11:21.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Barbara Dawson Bass]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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      <![CDATA[Barbara Dawson Bass]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/suspect-charged-in-youth-of-wilson-tool-theft-309170</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-22T11:02:17.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Suspect charged in YOUTH of Wilson tool theft]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Shantia Lomont Warren]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Suspect charged in YOUTH of Wilson tool theft]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/fontenot-newton-tout-budgets-263m-for-wilson-309081</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-22T10:56:06.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Fontenot, Newton tout budget’s $26.3M for Wilson]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Mayor Carlton Stevens, Wilson City Council members, state Rep. Ken Fontenot and state Sen. Buck Newton smile while holding a giant check reflecting Wilson’s allocation in the 2023-24 North Carolina budget.]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Fontenot, Newton tout budget’s $26.3M for Wilson]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/myles-leonell-batts-309218</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-22T10:48:34.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Myles Leonell Batts]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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      <![CDATA[Myles Leonell Batts]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/wilson-community-college-students-join-phi-theta-kappa-honor-society-309176</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-22T10:47:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wilson Community College students join Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_78f21c94-0fa7-544a-bf10-4508f8bc86c3.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Community College is located at 902 Herring Ave. E.]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Wilson Community College students join Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/william-moye-309217</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-22T10:42:46.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[William  Moye]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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      <![CDATA[William  Moye]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/wiley-wallace-309216</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-22T10:39:53.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wiley  Wallace]]>
        </news:title>
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      <![CDATA[Wiley  Wallace]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/which-candidate-is-the-real-threat-to-democracy-309164</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-22T04:00:42.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Which candidate is the real threat to democracy?]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_4536ff16-8c7b-55ee-b098-cd4d9ee677fb.jpg</image:loc>
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    <![CDATA[The Wilson Times welcomes letters to the editor of 350 words or fewer. Letters should be signed with the writer’s name and hometown. Include a phone number for verification purposes. Phone numbers are not published. Email your letter to the editor to letters@wilsontimes.com.]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Which candidate is the real threat to democracy?]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/week-ends-with-a-bang-309163</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-22T03:49:27.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Week ends with a bang]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_86897839-7aa9-5be8-ba8e-308608c80a19.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Bright colors greet visitors to the Wilson Arts Center at 204 Nash St. S.]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Week ends with a bang]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/no-7-blue-devils-now-5th-in-acc-after-home-loss-to-pitt-309158</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-22T00:26:53.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[No. 7 Blue Devils now 5th in ACC after home loss to Pitt]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_98a62748-e8cb-5fb5-a584-ab0af19a8afd.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Pittsburgh's Carlton Carrington (7) attempts a layup ahead of Duke's Ryan Young (15) during the first half of a game in Durham on Saturday, Jan. 20. AP]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[No. 7 Blue Devils now 5th in ACC after home loss to Pitt]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/barton-indoor-teams-have-strong-showing-at-invitational-309151</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-21T22:40:30.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Barton indoor teams have strong showing at invitational]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_c88826c2-f8b6-5e62-a530-2b9b82eb8421.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Barton sophomore Aniya Heckstall won the women's long jump at the JDL Flat is Fast Invitational on Sunday, Jan. 21. Matt Proseus | Barton Athletics]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Barton indoor teams have strong showing at invitational]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/wwii-veterans-105th-birthday-a-time-to-give-back-308895</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-21T19:05:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[WWII veteran’s 105th birthday a time to give back]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_7a5d0f72-3314-5adc-9835-e5c987edcd1d.jpg</image:loc>
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    <![CDATA[World War II veteran James Boswell salutes the American flag outside his Wilson home. Boswell’s church, First Christian, has teamed up with Veterans Residential Services of Wilson to celebrate Boswell’s 105th birthday on Feb. 2. The church is asking the community to contribute to the “Boswell Tribute” fundraiser to honor local veterans and sign Boswell’s birthday card.]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[WWII veteran’s 105th birthday a time to give back]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/down-to-business-simply-natural-creamery-plans-wilson-store-308948</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-21T18:28:13.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Down to Business: Simply Natural Creamery plans Wilson store]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_e07cfe30-b5b7-567e-bedd-3292376a8ac3.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Simply Natural Creamery will open its first Wilson location in the Shoppes at Brentwood this June.]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Down to Business: Simply Natural Creamery plans Wilson store]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/its-time-to-apply-for-spanish-immersion-program-for-next-years-kindergartners-308953</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-21T16:09:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[It's time to apply for Spanish immersion program for next year's kindergartners]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_da96c6d1-1c43-5d7e-9f1d-c242b6b2cb8a.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Spanish immersion kindergartners Jayleen Gamas-Lopez, left, and Leyla Kent-Drew work on Spanish phonics during class at Frederick Douglass Elementary School.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[It's time to apply for Spanish immersion program for next year's kindergartners]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/a-better-way-of-life-309165</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-21T16:04:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[A better way of life]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_80cff21c-d826-50fb-bef7-675e2a48baa1.jpg</image:loc>
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    <![CDATA[The Wilson Times welcomes letters to the editor of 350 words or fewer. Letters should be signed with the writer’s name and hometown. Include a phone number for verification purposes. Phone numbers are not published. Email your letter to the editor to letters@wilsontimes.com.]]>
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      <![CDATA[A better way of life]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/wolfpack-at-a-turning-point-after-loss-to-hokies-309146</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-21T10:25:16.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wolfpack at a turning point after loss to Hokies]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_4659cc55-e9ad-5a0a-ab33-cfb8a5fc27c8.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[North Carolina State's DJ Horne causes Virginia Tech's Sean Pedulla to turn the ball over during the second half a game Saturday, Jan. 2,, at PNC Arena in Raleigh. Kaitlin McKeown | The News & Observer via AP]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Wolfpack at a turning point after loss to Hokies]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/barton-women-edge-king-to-snap-losing-streak-309142</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-20T23:01:22.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Barton women edge King to snap losing streak]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <![CDATA[Barton's Erial Owens scored 20 points, including the game-winning score, in a 63-61 win over King on Saturday, Jan. 20. Matt Proseus | Barton Athletics]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Barton women edge King to snap losing streak]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/bulldogs-storm-past-tornado-309145</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-20T23:01:14.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Bulldogs storm past Tornado]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Barton's Jett Fortuny finished with 17 points in a win over King on Saturday, Jan. 20. Matt Proseus | Barton Athletics]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Bulldogs storm past Tornado]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/barton-swimmers-sweep-chowan-309143</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-20T23:01:09.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Barton swimmers sweep Chowan]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Barton's Emma Ham won the women's 200-yard breaststroke as part of a dual sweep of Chowan on Saturday, Jan. 20. Matt Proseus | Barton Athletics]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Barton swimmers sweep Chowan]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/taylor-sparks-hunt-girls-past-wj-to-5th-straight-win-309135</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-20T01:04:56.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Taylor sparks Hunt girls past WJ to 5th straight win]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_2cd73ebd-5452-5840-bcf7-b3066dff5d17.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Hunt's Ti'Asia Taylor (1) battles inside for a shot during a home game against West Johnston on Friday, Jan. 19. Taylor scored a career-high 40 points in the Warriors' 60-56 win. Carl Copeland | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Taylor sparks Hunt girls past WJ to 5th straight win]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/beddingfield-girls-ambush-nj-57-41-309134</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-20T00:37:41.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Beddingfield girls ambush NJ, 57-41]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_298ea575-c991-5c4e-be96-9dcf5e2911fd.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Beddingfield's Na'Ziyah Blanchard (4) drives into the lane as teammate Pinky Marshall looks on while North Johnston's Kathryn Pitts (3) and Camden Ford (32) defend during a game Friday, Jan. 19, at Beddingfield. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Beddingfield girls ambush NJ, 57-41]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-roundup-wilson-prep-strenghtens-hold-on-trac-309133</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-20T00:09:18.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Wilson Prep strenghtens hold on TRAC]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/demons-hold-off-saints-to-halt-skid-309130</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-19T23:40:03.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Demons hold off Saints to halt skid]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_d653556f-7e94-5012-b634-9919c528923f.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Fike's William Monk (3) puts up a 3-pointer over a Southern Wayne defender during a game on Friday, Jan. 19. Kathryn Adkins | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Demons hold off Saints to halt skid]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/panthers-repel-spirited-bruins-comeback-309129</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-19T23:37:52.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Panthers repel spirited Bruins comeback]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_731d67ec-47eb-5127-9bdd-922dabb7ae16.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[North Johnston's Marcel Freeman (10) drives into the lane as Beddingfield's Darrian Jones (32) defends during a game Friday, Jan. 19, at Beddingfield. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Panthers repel spirited Bruins comeback]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/warriors-hold-off-wildcats-for-4th-straight-win-309124</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-19T23:25:22.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Warriors hold off Wildcats for 4th straight win]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_d452cba2-8203-5944-925c-8c46345dc938.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Hunt's Austin Joyner (3) takes a 3-point shot as West Johnston's Kolby Jarman (21) defends during a game at Hunt on Friday, Jan. 19. Carl Copeland | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Warriors hold off Wildcats for 4th straight win]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/middle-school-result-vikings-suffer-second-loss-to-bucks-309121</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-19T23:21:33.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[MIDDLE SCHOOL RESULT: Vikings suffer second loss to Bucks]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/fike-girls-steamroll-southern-wayne-309119</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-19T22:57:05.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Fike girls steamroll Southern Wayne]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_8c426441-a7e9-5159-8864-f0068b2d554e.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Fike's Jalia Daniels, left, puts up a shot as she is rushed by a Southern Wayne defender during a game on Friday, Jan. 19. Kathryn Adkins | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Fike girls steamroll Southern Wayne]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/hunt-teams-post-most-top-finishes-at-qcc-meet-309115</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-19T22:54:48.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Hunt teams post most top finishes at QCC meet]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_b8216ad4-b9b1-5d03-af41-9f9581b51427.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Hunt's Serenity Frieson, right, won the girls 55-meter and 300-meter dashes at the 3-A Quad County Conference meet Thursday, Jan. 18, at Fike. Kathryn Adkins | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Hunt teams post most top finishes at QCC meet]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-jan-20-21-2024-309094</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-19T19:48:50.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Jan. 20-21, 2024]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/sparks-fly-over-monument-at-city-council-meeting-309059</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-19T17:05:52.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Sparks fly over monument at City Council meeting]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_58df70cb-efa9-50bf-9c18-3628d71134bd.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Abelina Gaona and Councilman Michael Bell discuss their perspectives on the Wilson County Memorial Fountain after Thursday night’s Wilson City Council meeting.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Sparks fly over monument at City Council meeting]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/grant-will-help-5-wilson-churches-with-community-goals-308553</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-19T16:27:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Grant will help 5 Wilson churches with community goals]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_ebfa76ae-8bd5-508c-b60a-369184de6d05.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Pastor Christopher Wyckoff of Jackson Chapel First Missionary Baptist Church, left, and Pastor Michael Bell of St. John AME Zion Church are participating in the Faith in Rural Communities program through the N.C. Rural Center.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Grant will help 5 Wilson churches with community goals]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/students-receive-scholarships-308950</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-19T15:48:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Students receive scholarships]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_3512739b-a762-57ea-ad3b-332836b38ddb.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Barton College, Wilson Community College and the Martin Luther King Jr. Commission of Wilson announced scholarship winners at Monday’s 30th annual Ecumenical Prayer Breakfast. From left are Micah Sherrod, scholarship winner; Corey Coley, director of diversity, equity and inclusion at Barton College; Sherica Cox, scholarship recipient; Jami Woods, president of Wilson Community College; Kavin Dublin, scholarship recipient; Josh Harris, director of marketing and foundation at Wilson Community College; and Melanie Riley, scholarship recipient.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Students receive scholarships]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/city-council-oks-stadium-bonds-new-subdivision-309083</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-19T15:36:23.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[City Council OKs stadium bonds, new subdivision]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_b3628d88-1c2e-569a-8032-676b4c23ce3b.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[A 133 Tarboro St. SW storefront is one of three buildings Wilson City Council members voted to demolish at their meeting on Thursday.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[City Council OKs stadium bonds, new subdivision]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/barbara-dixon-gregory-309091</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-19T13:55:15.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Barbara Dixon Gregory]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_b8efde88-e0b0-5cee-a4c3-6f58597b824b.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Barbara Dixon Gregory]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/brewington-powers-demons-past-falcons-309050</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-19T10:24:35.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Brewington powers Demons past Falcons]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_967fbf5e-e8bd-5d4a-ba99-b9c5ba6d6e43.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Fike's Kylar Horvath (2) puts up a jumper over C.B. Aycock's Keytah Kermode (24) during a game on Thursday, Jan. 18. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Brewington powers Demons past Falcons]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/entertainment-plus/barton-show-features-mixed-media-sculpture-308896</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-19T08:57:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Barton show features mixed media sculpture]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_d1a5813c-cbaa-5e9e-ac04-ab15564cb9d4.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Mixed media sculpture by Alexandra Morrissette will be featured at Barton Art Galleries starting Monday. Contributed photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Barton show features mixed media sculpture]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/deed-transfers-wilson-county-transactions-from-jan-8-12-308466</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-19T08:49:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Deed transfers: Wilson County transactions from Jan. 8-12]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_7b32f847-9caa-5e27-9967-993bc85f79e3.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Deed transfers: Wilson County transactions from Jan. 8-12]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/greenfield-school-unveils-new-art-gallery-308958</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-19T08:28:48.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Greenfield School unveils new art gallery]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_4a6286be-24fc-5fd4-8cfc-c459f0b500c4.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Greenfield School held a grand opening ceremony Wednesday for the Maybelle “Pete” Winborne Rickard Art Gallery.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Greenfield School unveils new art gallery]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/fikes-shot-at-victory-denied-by-cba-309045</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-19T01:54:53.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Fike's shot at victory denied by CBA]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_14c2c26a-f33c-575f-b055-f7b73b102139.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[C.B. Aycock's Jarvis Williams (1) shoots over Fike's Josiah Artis (12) during a game on Thursday, Jan. 18. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Fike's shot at victory denied by CBA]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-jan-19-20-2024-309051</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-19T01:30:42.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Jan. 19-20, 2024]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/wilson-christian-girls-storm-past-greenfield-309040</loc>
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          <![CDATA[Walter  Mitchell, Jr.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Wilson man thankful for heart and kidney transplants]]>
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          <![CDATA[Wilson native featured at 'Love the Symphony']]>
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    <![CDATA[Wilson native Jordan Winslow Gracey will be guest soloist at "Love the Symphony."]]>
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    <![CDATA[Fike's Bella Murillo, top, works toward a pin of East Wake's Hayli Carabajal in their 138-pound match in Wednesday's triangular match that also included C.B. Aycock in the Fike gym. Murillo's win secured the team victory for the Golden Demons. Kathryn Adkins | Special to the Times]]>
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          <![CDATA[Farris & Thomas Law Student-Athlete of the Week: Ashley Dienes]]>
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    <![CDATA[Ashley Dienes]]>
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      <![CDATA[Farris & Thomas Law Student-Athlete of the Week: Ashley Dienes]]>
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          <![CDATA[Changing perception, especially about ourselves, can be tough]]>
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    <![CDATA[E.J. Proctor Story]]>
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      <![CDATA[Changing perception, especially about ourselves, can be tough]]>
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    <![CDATA[Barton senior guard Donaven Hairston, shooting the ball during a game at Wilson Gymnasium earlier this season, scored a team-high 15 points in the Bulldogs' 82-67 loss at UNC Pembroke on Wednesday, Jan. 17. Matt Proseus | Barton College]]>
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    <![CDATA[Barton players huddle on the court at Wilson Gym during a home game earlier this season. The Bulldogs lost 76-46 at UNC Pembroke on Wednesday, Jan. 17. Matt Proseus | Barton College]]>
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          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Jan. 18-19, 2024]]>
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          <![CDATA[Casita Hot Ones Challenge returns to benefit Wilson Education Partnership]]>
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    <![CDATA[This image from the Wilson Education Partnership shows the 10 participants in Saturday’s Casita Hot Ones Challenge. All proceeds benefit the WEP.]]>
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          <![CDATA[Newton named 2023 Defender of Public Safety]]>
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    <![CDATA[Sen. Buck Newton]]>
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          <![CDATA[Law enforcement releases crime reports]]>
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          <![CDATA[Employees pull together to reopen restaurant after fire]]>
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    <![CDATA[Porfirio’s Mexican Grill owner Arturo Rovirosa said the restaurant is almost finished with cleanup from a Tuesday morning fire.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Employees pull together to reopen restaurant after fire]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/prayer-breakfast-held-on-martin-luther-king-jr-day-308508</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-17T14:07:03.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Prayer breakfast held on Martin Luther King Jr. Day]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[A crowd gathered Monday at the Darden Alumni Center for the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Ecumenical Prayer Breakfast. Janelle Clevinger | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Prayer breakfast held on Martin Luther King Jr. Day]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/special-gift-wilson-woman-gets-hearing-aids-308447</loc>
    <news:news>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-17T09:19:49.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Special gift: Wilson woman gets hearing aids]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Betty Spikes, right, smiles while having a quiet conversation with audiologist Sarah Thomas after receiving her new hearing aids.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Special gift: Wilson woman gets hearing aids]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/warriors-outlast-trojans-to-continue-streak-308430</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-17T07:53:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Warriors outlast Trojans to continue streak]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Hunt's Na'sir Hines (1) goes up for a shot on a hard drive into the lane as he is pressured by a South Johnston defender during a game on Tuesday, Jan. 16. Carl Copeland | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Warriors outlast Trojans to continue streak]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/hunt-girls-remain-unbeaten-in-qcc-play-308429</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-17T07:52:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Hunt girls remain unbeaten in QCC play]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Hunt's Mahalia Thoms (4) puts up a 3-pointer as a South Johnston defender closes in during a game on Tuesday, Jan. 16. Carl Copeland | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Hunt girls remain unbeaten in QCC play]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/wilson-prep-girls-pull-away-to-rout-seh-59-37-308444</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-17T07:50:40.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wilson Prep girls pull away to rout SEH, 59-37]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Prep's Paris Taylor (0) dribbles the ball during a home game against Southeast Halifax on Tuesday, Jan. 16. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Wilson Prep girls pull away to rout SEH, 59-37]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-high-school-basketball-standings-308436</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-17T01:00:49.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area High School Basketball Standings]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/tigers-tear-up-trojans-to-stay-perfect-in-trac-308443</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-17T00:58:38.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Tigers tear up Trojans to stay perfect in TRAC]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Prep's Brandon Anderson (3) dribbles the ball during a home game against Southeast Halifax on Tuesday, Jan. 16. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Tigers tear up Trojans to stay perfect in TRAC]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-roundup-lady-chargers-come-up-short-at-new-life-camp-308431</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-16T23:17:09.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Lady Chargers come up short at New Life Camp]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Christian's Lilly Hoskins (5) dribbles the ball while being guarded by a New Life Camp player during a game Tuesday, Jan. 16, in Raleigh. Nino Villaverde | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Lady Chargers come up short at New Life Camp]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/middle-school-lady-chargers-decked-by-nlc-308428</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-16T23:15:22.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[MIDDLE SCHOOL: Lady Chargers decked by NLC]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/reelect-rep-fontenot-a-man-of-his-word-308425</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-16T23:00:30.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Reelect Rep. Fontenot, a man of his word]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_9a08469b-7d85-5d71-8600-cdbeb0ffe200.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The Wilson Times welcomes letters to the editor of 350 words or fewer. Letters should be signed with the writer’s name and hometown. Include a phone number for verification purposes. Phone numbers are not published. Email your letter to the editor to letters@wilsontimes.com.]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Reelect Rep. Fontenot, a man of his word]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-jan-17-18-2024-308403</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-16T19:44:37.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Jan. 17-18, 2024]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/police-charge-5-in-robbery-gun-theft-308375</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-16T16:39:23.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Police charge 5 in robbery, gun theft]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_dc49d4a6-d053-5646-a6f0-3b42e15704ac.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Ja-mes Altwan Best]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Police charge 5 in robbery, gun theft]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/now-we-are-a-victim-youth-of-wilson-seeks-donations-after-break-in-theft-308357</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-16T15:24:34.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[‘Now we are a victim’: YOUTH of Wilson seeks donations after break-in, theft]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_4b7a23a7-d97b-5267-af5b-e84384668273.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Officers Javasia Pone and Glenn Langley with the Wilson Police Department investigate a break-in at the YOUTH of Wilson storage shed. Thousands of dollars in tools were stolen.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[‘Now we are a victim’: YOUTH of Wilson seeks donations after break-in, theft]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/countys-public-transportation-system-extends-its-hours-308291</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-16T14:52:06.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[County’s public transportation system extends its hours]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_74327773-2284-5bb2-8012-2523ae65a36b.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Arrive Wilson County Transportation, the county's public transportation system, has extended its hours.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[County’s public transportation system extends its hours]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/mlk-event-hears-voices-of-change-308269</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-16T13:00:46.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[MLK event hears voices of change]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_4ab54064-acc0-51bd-bd4a-63b7ee5c9fc2.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Asha Wade provided a history lesson on Pecan Hill and its families. Amanda Dixon | Butner-Creedmoor News]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[MLK event hears voices of change]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/vance-charter-edges-falls-lake-308225</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-16T09:39:18.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Vance Charter edges Falls Lake]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_101a0cbb-9521-5bab-a340-b897a89e9b1f.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Perry Trice is closely guarded on the play by Collin Hughes. Amanda Dixon | Butner-Creedmoor News]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Vance Charter edges Falls Lake]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/wilson-man-charged-in-stabbing-308008</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-16T09:31:15.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wilson man charged in stabbing]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_c339f53c-482e-55b3-bd0f-d79794298da9.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson police officers confer on Narrow Way East where a man was stabbed Thursday afternoon.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Wilson man charged in stabbing]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/fredrick-joyner-stott-308333</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-16T09:24:47.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Fredrick Joyner Stott]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_f98f92b6-bb1d-52e4-a3f4-dc0d7bb53fff.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Fredrick Joyner Stott]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/beddingfield-teacher-earns-going-local-grant-308416</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-16T09:19:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Beddingfield teacher earns ‘Going Local’ grant]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_394a86cd-dc49-510d-893f-ff23dfa84f9c.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson County Farm Bureau President Randal Barnes presents a certificate to Beddingfield High School teacher Kari McCollough commemorating her Ag in the Classroom “Going Local” grant award from the North Carolina Farm Bureau.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Beddingfield teacher earns ‘Going Local’ grant]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/ann-bondurant-young-308199</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-16T06:56:58.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Ann Bondurant Young]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_f0854669-0dc3-59eb-bf46-5f9e79f41472.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Ann Bondurant Young]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/2-more-men-charged-in-robbery-308012</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-16T04:07:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[2 more men charged in robbery]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_ca831c45-cefb-5a8a-9a93-17a25f4e0e89.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Police have charged Jiran Nizae Best, left, and Hakeem Jackson, right, in a Jan. 8 robbery case.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[2 more men charged in robbery]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/no-2-knights-knock-off-no-1-spartans-in-mlk-showcase-308184</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-15T22:45:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[No. 2 Knights knock off No. 1 Spartans in MLK Showcase]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_436d4dcd-f2d5-57fc-8e3a-54293b193807.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Greenfield senior Tyler Barnes, going up for a dunk during a home game against Coastal Christian on Jan. 5, had 14 points and nine rebounds as the Knights defeated three-time defending NCISAA 2-A champion The Burlington School 49-43 as part of the action Monday, Jan. 15, at the MLK Showcase at Garner Magnet. Carl Copeland | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[No. 2 Knights knock off No. 1 Spartans in MLK Showcase]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/our-opinion-prayer-breakfast-inspires-wilson-to-live-kings-dream-308180</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-15T22:10:03.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Our Opinion: Prayer breakfast inspires Wilson to live King’s dream]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_22293c37-32d0-5f81-8680-fab8817c0955.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Guest speaker Eric Cunningham, superintendent of Halifax County Schools, addresses the crowd at Monday's Martin Luther King Jr. Ecumenical Prayer Breakfast.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Our Opinion: Prayer breakfast inspires Wilson to live King’s dream]]>
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          <![CDATA[Bruins fall short at MLK Invitational]]>
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    <![CDATA[Beddingfield's Darrian Jones (32) goes up for a shot in front of J.H. Rose's Malachi Green (10) during a game at the MLK Invitational at Farmville Central on Monday, January 15. Craig Moyer | Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Bruins fall short at MLK Invitational]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/help-dss-make-burdens-lighter-futures-brighter-308176</loc>
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          <![CDATA[Help DSS make burdens lighter, futures brighter]]>
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      <![CDATA[Help DSS make burdens lighter, futures brighter]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/junior-varsity-chargers-stop-fellowship-baptist-for-2nd-win-308183</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-01-15T21:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[JUNIOR VARSITY: Chargers stop Fellowship Baptist for 2nd win]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/no-4-heels-no-7-devils-measuring-up-as-showdown-looms-308167</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-01-15T20:57:03.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[No. 4 Heels, No. 7 Devils measuring up as showdown looms]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Duke's Tyrese Proctor (5) reacts to a play during the second half of a game against Georgia Tech in Durham on Saturday, Jan. 13. AP]]>
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      <![CDATA[No. 4 Heels, No. 7 Devils measuring up as showdown looms]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-jan-16-17-2024-308164</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-01-15T20:54:56.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Jan. 16-17, 2024]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/echoing-his-dreams-students-share-inspiration-through-art-exhibit-308144</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-15T16:07:15.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[‘Echoing his dreams’: Students share inspiration through art exhibit]]>
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    <![CDATA[Families view artwork in the “Walls of Wilson” outdoor exhibition that kicked off Monday. The exhibition features more than 50 pieces of Sallie B. Howard School of the Arts & Science students’ artwork. Walls of Wilson runs through April 15.]]>
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      <![CDATA[‘Echoing his dreams’: Students share inspiration through art exhibit]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/thompsons-triple-double-leads-firebirds-to-win-308115</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-15T14:33:40.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Thompson's triple-double leads Firebirds to win]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Emerson Thompson  records a triple-double against Vance Charter. Thompson had 28 points, 15 rebounds and 11 assists. Amanda Dixon | Butner-Creedmoor News]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Thompson's triple-double leads Firebirds to win]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/vikings-roll-over-jaguars-82-36-308101</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-01-15T13:58:29.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Vikings roll over Jaguars 82-36]]>
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    <![CDATA[Brendan Chamberlain makes the pass to Oliver Roberts. Amanda Dixon | Butner-Creedmoor News]]>
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      <![CDATA[Vikings roll over Jaguars 82-36]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/height-bothers-vikings-in-home-loss-308081</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-15T12:56:24.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Height bothers Vikings in home loss]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Piper Van Ningen pulls down a rebound and turns to release the ball before  Finley Sparks can reach the ball. Amanda Dixon | Butner-Creedmoor News]]>
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      <![CDATA[Height bothers Vikings in home loss]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/wheless-one-year-under-his-belt-and-looking-forward-308072</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-01-15T12:20:51.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wheless, one year under his belt and looking forward]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Chief Troy Wheless, right, congratulates Cory Mack, Crime Stoppers Officer of the Year 2023. Wheless said his staff creates success for Creedmoor Police Department. Contributed photo]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Wheless, one year under his belt and looking forward]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/let-us-act-in-the-now-speaker-urges-others-to-keep-kings-dream-alive-308068</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-01-15T12:12:52.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[‘Let us act in the now’: Speaker urges others to keep King’s dream alive]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Members of the Wilson Preparatory Academy chorus perform for guests at Monday’s Ecumenical Prayer Breakfast. The group was led by chorus director Khaboi Martin, seated.]]>
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      <![CDATA[‘Let us act in the now’: Speaker urges others to keep King’s dream alive]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/barbara-fulgham-williams-308100</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-15T10:22:45.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Barbara Fulgham Williams]]>
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      <![CDATA[Barbara Fulgham Williams]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/aaron-herman-webb-jr-308098</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-01-15T10:21:10.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Aaron Herman Webb, Jr.]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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      <![CDATA[Aaron Herman Webb, Jr.]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/down-to-business-new-hobby-shop-has-expanded-offerings-307939</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-01-15T09:19:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Down to Business: New hobby shop has expanded offerings]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Matthew Roman, owner of The Gilded Dragon, assists one of his first customers in purchasing packs of trading cards.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Down to Business: New hobby shop has expanded offerings]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/community-briefs-business-property-tax-seminar-planned-308177</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-01-15T09:05:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Community Briefs: Business property tax seminar planned]]>
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    <![CDATA[Community Briefs announcing Wilson-area events are published as a public service of The Wilson Times. Email submissions to editor@wilsontimes.com. Include the event’s time, date and location, admission cost if applicable and organizers’ contact information.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Community Briefs: Business property tax seminar planned]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/life/engagement-jenkins-finklea-307954</loc>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-15T08:08:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Engagement: Jenkins-Finklea]]>
        </news:title>
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      <![CDATA[Engagement: Jenkins-Finklea]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/george-whitfield-hall-of-famers-inducted-308056</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-14T22:15:23.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[George Whitfield Hall-of-Famers inducted]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[Displaying their plaques following their induction into the George Whitfield Hall of Fame on Friday, Jan. 12, in Goldsboro were, from left, Kent Montgomery, William Hesmer and Will Flowers. Montgomery is the former Wilson Parks and Recreation Department director; Hesmer is a former Hunt High, Wake Forest University and Major League Soccer star and Flowers is the former longtime Fike High baseball coach. Keith Barnes | Contributed photo]]>
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      <![CDATA[George Whitfield Hall-of-Famers inducted]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/knights-rip-st-davids-in-garner-mlk-showcase-308053</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-14T22:02:12.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Knights rip St. David’s in Garner MLK Showcase]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <![CDATA[Greenfield senior Matt Kirby (3), shooting the ball during a home game against Coastal Christian on Jan. 5, led the Knights with 26 points in their 95-56 defeat of St. David's during a game in the MLK Showcase on Saturday, Jan. 13, at Garner Magnet High. Carl Copeland | Special to the Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Knights rip St. David’s in Garner MLK Showcase]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-jan-15-16-2024-308052</loc>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-14T18:13:47.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Jan. 15-16, 2024]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/farm-show-highlights-agriculture-308015</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-14T15:06:08.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Farm show highlights agriculture]]>
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    </news:news>
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    <![CDATA[Kyle Grinstead of Middlesex pulls Wilson County Farm Show attendees around with his McCormick Farmall Super H tractor on Saturday at the Wilson County American Legion Fairgrounds. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Farm show highlights agriculture]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/time-to-make-nominations-for-volunteer-awards-307908</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-14T10:49:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Time to make nominations for volunteer awards]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[B.J. Woodard]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Time to make nominations for volunteer awards]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/barton-women-suffer-first-home-conference-loss-308044</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-01-13T22:43:53.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Barton women suffer first home conference loss]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Barton's Lauren Walker scored a team-high 19 points in a loss to Emmanuel on Saturday, January 13. Matt Proseus | Barton Athletics]]>
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      <![CDATA[Barton women suffer first home conference loss]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/bulldogs-rally-falls-short-against-lions-308045</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-01-13T22:43:46.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Bulldogs rally falls short against Lions]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_12aba449-008e-5fef-b14d-1d7d1f726ae2.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Barton's Reese McDonald finished with 21 points to lead the Bulldogs in a game against Emmanuel on Saturday, January 13. Matt Proseus | Barton College]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Bulldogs rally falls short against Lions]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/barton-roundup-bc-volleyball-bounces-back-with-a-pair-of-wins-308046</loc>
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        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[BARTON ROUNDUP: BC volleyball bounces back with a pair of wins]]>
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    <![CDATA[The Barton men's volleyball team secured a pair of wins at the Battle for the Boardwalk on Saturday, January 13. Barton College]]>
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      <![CDATA[BARTON ROUNDUP: BC volleyball bounces back with a pair of wins]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/volunteers-see-progress-with-lane-street-project-308033</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-01-13T20:20:35.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Volunteers see progress with Lane Street Project]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Raven Farmer and Stanley Hicks stand at the Vick family plot where Samuel H. Vick is buried.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Volunteers see progress with Lane Street Project]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/new-library-books-lysa-terkeursts-far-from-ordinary-added-to-young-adult-books-307941</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-01-13T13:09:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[New library books: Lysa TerKeurst's 'Far from Ordinary' added to young adult books]]>
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    <![CDATA[The Wilson County Public Library's main branch at 249 Nash St. N. is shown.]]>
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      <![CDATA[New library books: Lysa TerKeurst's 'Far from Ordinary' added to young adult books]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/duplex-fire-displaces-2-families-307918</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-01-13T09:35:08.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Duplex fire displaces 2 families]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[Wilson Fire/Rescue Services responded to 1713-A Snowden Drive to fight a Thursday fire that ultimately destroyed the apartment’s interior.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Duplex fire displaces 2 families]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/wilson-resident-injured-in-house-fire-307950</loc>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-13T09:06:15.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wilson resident injured in house fire]]>
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    <![CDATA[Wilson Fire/Rescue Services firefighters work to extinguish a Thursday evening blaze at a 1714 Hillcrest Drive home.]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Wilson resident injured in house fire]]>
    </image:title>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/new-homes-could-double-sims-population-307860</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-13T08:31:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[New homes could double Sims’ population]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[Mayor Miranda Boykin listens attentively as Zoning and Subdivision Administrator Dennis Patton discusses the Sims Proper subdivision.]]>
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      <![CDATA[New homes could double Sims’ population]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-roundup-chargers-stop-wilmington-christian-for-1st-region-win-307977</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-12T23:47:44.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Chargers stop Wilmington Christian for 1st region win]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[Wilson Christian senior Chloe Villaverde (3), dribbling past a Wilmington Christian defender, led the Lady Chargers with 22 points in a 53-20 victory Friday in Wilmington. Nino Villaverde | Special to the Times]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Chargers stop Wilmington Christian for 1st region win]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/barton-roundup-bulldogs-drop-season-opener-to-knights-307979</loc>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-12T22:55:45.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[BARTON ROUNDUP: Bulldogs drop season opener to Knights]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[The Barton men's volleyball team opened the season with a four-set loss to Fairleigh Dickinson at the JBJ Battle of the Boardwalk in Atlantic City, N.J., on Saturday, January 12. Matt Proseus | Barton Athletics]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[BARTON ROUNDUP: Bulldogs drop season opener to Knights]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/middle-schools-elm-city-edges-west-edgecombe-307980</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-12T22:55:19.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[MIDDLE SCHOOLS: Elm City edges West Edgecombe]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/west-johnston-tops-hunt-fike-in-qcc-tri-307975</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-12T22:05:34.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[West Johnston tops Hunt, Fike in QCC tri]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Fike's Nicholas Rodgers, left, goes on the attack during his 285-pound match against West Johnston's Daniel Garrido-Muniz during a tri-match Wednesday, Jan. 10, at Hunt. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[West Johnston tops Hunt, Fike in QCC tri]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/ks-bank-marks-100th-anniversary-in-business-307967</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-01-12T17:27:30.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[KS Bank marks 100th anniversary in business]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[KS Bank’s Wilson branch at 2846 Ward Blvd. is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Fridays, with a daily lunch hour closure from 1:30-2:30.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[KS Bank marks 100th anniversary in business]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/time-to-choose-a-side-on-american-values-307966</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-01-12T16:24:24.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Time to choose a side on American values]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <![CDATA[The Wilson Times welcomes letters to the editor of 350 words or fewer. Letters should be signed with the writer’s name and hometown. Include a phone number for verification purposes. Phone numbers are not published. Email your letter to the editor to letters@wilsontimes.com.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Time to choose a side on American values]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/red-cross-blood-donations-fall-to-20-year-low-307964</loc>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-12T16:18:11.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Red Cross: Blood donations fall to 20-year low]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Derek Pearce, a junior at Fike High School, Fike High School junior Derek Pearce gives blood for the first time during the school’s American Red Cross blood drive in 2020.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Red Cross: Blood donations fall to 20-year low]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/marriage-licenses-recorded-for-december-307948</loc>
    <news:news>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-12T14:11:07.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Marriage licenses recorded for December]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Marriage licenses recorded for December]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/weather-threat-causes-another-shutdown-of-area-sports-calendar-307945</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-12T13:41:46.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Weather threat causes another shutdown of area sports calendar]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Beddingfield's Pinky Marshall (1) goes up for a shot in front of Fike's Connie Pleasants (24) in the championship game at the Farris & Thomas Holiday Tournament on Friday, Dec. 29. Kathryn Adkins | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Weather threat causes another shutdown of area sports calendar]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/energized-warriors-thump-southern-wayne-307887</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-01-12T09:22:35.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Energized Warriors thump Southern Wayne]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Hunt's Drew Pittman (2) goes up for a shot on the inside in front of Southern Wayne's Hayden Waller (10) during a game on Thursday, Jan. 11. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Energized Warriors thump Southern Wayne]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/taylors-highlight-show-triggers-first-place-hunt-307892</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-12T09:22:31.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Taylor's highlight show triggers first-place Hunt]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Hunt's Aiyana Harrison gets set to go up for a shot as she is defended by Southern Wayne's My'Hirah Hunter (20) during a game on Thursday, Jan. 11. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Taylor's highlight show triggers first-place Hunt]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/clarence-lavern-haeflinger-307911</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-12T08:04:17.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Clarence LaVern Haeflinger]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Clarence LaVern Haeflinger]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/deed-transfers/deed-transfers-wilson-county-transactions-from-dec-25-to-jan-5-307580</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-12T07:24:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Deed transfers: Wilson County transactions from Dec. 25 to Jan. 5]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_f0b44278-f3a6-56d8-8cee-80936e19dbe6.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Deed transfers: Wilson County transactions from Dec. 25 to Jan. 5]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-roundup-eagles-come-up-short-against-warriors-307889</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-12T00:27:26.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Eagles come up short against Warriors]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-jan-12-13-2024-307888</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-12T00:23:37.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Jan. 12-13, 2024]]>
        </news:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/middle-school-result-tigers-rout-wildcats-307877</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-12T00:17:23.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[MIDDLE SCHOOL RESULT: Tigers rout Wildcats]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/demand-still-high-for-homes-in-wilson-306340</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-11T16:54:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Demand still high for homes in Wilson]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_139b1c4a-0895-58e8-aa42-5d11f12267d4.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Scott Lineberger, one of the Wilson Board of Realtors’ directors, offered insights on the year ahead for Wilson County’s housing market.]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Demand still high for homes in Wilson]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/downtown-walls-adorned-with-student-art-exhibit-opens-on-martin-luther-king-jr-day-307728</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-11T16:44:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Downtown walls adorned with student art; exhibit opens on Martin Luther King Jr. Day]]>
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    <![CDATA[Sallie B. Howard School of Arts & Science staff members install artwork on Barnes Street for the “Walls of Wilson” outdoor exhibition that kicks off Monday. The display features more than 50 pieces of Sallie B. Howard students’ artwork.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Downtown walls adorned with student art; exhibit opens on Martin Luther King Jr. Day]]>
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          <![CDATA[Police: Man used gun to steal firearm]]>
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    <![CDATA[Yah-Shaun Syncere Johnson]]>
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      <![CDATA[Police: Man used gun to steal firearm]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-01-11T16:21:05.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[WCPSS holds kick-off event for new girls’ high school flag football league]]>
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    <![CDATA[Heritage High School football field | Joey Ellsworth]]>
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      <![CDATA[WCPSS holds kick-off event for new girls’ high school flag football league]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-01-11T15:44:24.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Truck driver cited in power pole strike]]>
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    <![CDATA[A Wilson Energy worker surveys the damage to a power pole on N.C. 42 after a truck struck it Thursday morning.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Truck driver cited in power pole strike]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-01-11T13:44:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Legislature belongs to the people]]>
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    <![CDATA[Rep. Ken Fontenot, R-Wilson, speaks with colleagues in the N.C. House chamber before the start of legislative business on May 24.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Legislature belongs to the people]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/make-your-voice-heard-on-insurance-rate-hikes-307899</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-01-11T13:33:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Make your voice heard on insurance rate hikes]]>
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    <![CDATA[2024-Territories-with-NCRB-proposed-rates-3]]>
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      <![CDATA[Make your voice heard on insurance rate hikes]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-01-11T13:21:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[A new sports editor joins the Wake Weekly]]>
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      <![CDATA[A new sports editor joins the Wake Weekly]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/tar-heels-win-battle-of-bad-shots-307805</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-01-11T13:10:10.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Tar Heels win battle of bad shots]]>
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    <![CDATA[North Carolina's Jalen Washington (13) goes up to block the shot of North Carolina State's Casey Morsell (14) during the first half of a game in Raleigh on Wednesday, Jan. 10. AP]]>
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      <![CDATA[Tar Heels win battle of bad shots]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/william-henry-lamm-307811</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-11T12:50:28.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[William Henry Lamm]]>
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      <![CDATA[William Henry Lamm]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/danny-ondrea-parker-307809</loc>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-11T12:36:36.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Danny Ondrea Parker]]>
        </news:title>
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      <![CDATA[Danny Ondrea Parker]]>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-11T11:30:42.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Marie  Bynum]]>
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      <![CDATA[Marie  Bynum]]>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-11T10:15:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Community Briefs: Youth AI workshop scheduled]]>
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    <![CDATA[Community Briefs announcing Wilson-area events are published as a public service of The Wilson Times. Email submissions to editor@wilsontimes.com. Include the event’s time, date and location, admission cost if applicable and organizers’ contact information.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Community Briefs: Youth AI workshop scheduled]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/church-news-messy-church-returns-on-friday-307723</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-01-11T10:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Church News: Messy Church returns on Friday]]>
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    <![CDATA[Church News submissions can be emailed to churchnews@wilsontimes.com, mailed to The Wilson Times, Attn: Church News, P.O. Box 2447, Wilson, NC 27894 or dropped off at the newspaper’s 126 Nash St. office during business hours. Announcements are not accepted by phone. The deadline is 5 p.m. each Wednesday for publication in Friday editions.]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Church News: Messy Church returns on Friday]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/torrid-late-comeback-rescues-lady-bruins-307732</loc>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-11T09:05:47.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Torrid late comeback rescues Lady Bruins]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Beddingfield's Pinky Marshall shoots the ball during a home game against Greene Central on Wednesday, Jan. 10. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Torrid late comeback rescues Lady Bruins]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/rams-snap-bruins-winning-streak-62-53-307720</loc>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-10T23:45:34.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Rams snap Bruins’ winning streak, 62-53]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Beddingfield sophomore Jamauris Howard (23) shoots the ball as Greene Central's Jalin Sutton defends during a home game for the Bruins on Wednesday, Jan. 10. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Rams snap Bruins’ winning streak, 62-53]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/everyday-heroes-montgomery-flowers-hesmer-among-latest-to-enter-george-whitfields-hall-of-fame-307703</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-01-10T22:48:52.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Everyday heroes: Montgomery, Flowers, Hesmer among latest to enter George Whitfield’s hall of fame]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[North Carolina Baseball Museum co-founder Kent Montgomery speaks during the Wilson Hot Stove banquet Nov. 14 at Recreation Park Community Center. Paul Durham | Times]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Everyday heroes: Montgomery, Flowers, Hesmer among latest to enter George Whitfield’s hall of fame]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/farris-thomas-law-student-athlete-of-the-week-emory-skinner-fike-high-307702</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-01-10T22:44:14.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Farris & Thomas Law Student-Athlete of the Week: Emory Skinner, Fike High]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <![CDATA[Emory Skinner, Fike High]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Farris & Thomas Law Student-Athlete of the Week: Emory Skinner, Fike High]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/winter-got-you-down-keep-moving-307697</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-01-10T22:41:24.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Winter got you down? Keep moving]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[E.J. Proctor Story]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Winter got you down? Keep moving]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-jan-11-12-2024-307696</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-10T22:37:08.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Jan. 11-12, 2024]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-roundup-tigers-remain-unbeaten-in-trac-play-307717</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-10T21:21:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Tigers remain unbeaten in TRAC play]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/barton-women-see-streak-halted-by-francis-marion-307710</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-01-10T21:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Barton women see streak halted by Francis Marion]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <![CDATA[Barton's Erial Owens scored 12 points in a 97-76 loss to Francis Marion on Wednesday, Jan. 10. Matt Proseus | Barton Athletics]]>
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      <![CDATA[Barton women see streak halted by Francis Marion]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/bulldogs-falter-late-in-loss-to-patriots-307712</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-01-10T21:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Bulldogs falter late in loss to Patriots]]>
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    <![CDATA[Barton's Jett Fortuny scored 18 points in a 93-91 loss at Francis Marion on Wednesday, Jan. 10. Matt Proseus | Barton Athletics]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Bulldogs falter late in loss to Patriots]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/royal-farms-to-open-wilson-store-next-month-307674</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-01-10T16:02:35.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Royal Farms to open Wilson store next month]]>
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    <![CDATA[Royal Farms will open its 4810 Bloomery Road convenience store on Feb. 5.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Royal Farms to open Wilson store next month]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-01-10T14:38:01.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[5 downed utility poles lead to road closure]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[A Wilson Energy lineman works in a bucket truck to repair power lines damaged by high winds in Tuesday night’s storms. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[5 downed utility poles lead to road closure]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/hazel-irene-thompson-downey-307686</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-10T12:21:46.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Hazel Irene Thompson-Downey]]>
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      <![CDATA[Hazel Irene Thompson-Downey]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/james-arthur-batts-307668</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-10T12:04:53.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[James Arthur Batts]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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      <![CDATA[James Arthur Batts]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/australia-virgil-307666</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-10T11:54:38.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Australia  Virgil]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Australia  Virgil]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/dennis-wayne-schmidt-307607</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-10T11:23:35.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Dennis Wayne Schmidt]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Dennis Wayne Schmidt]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/lashon-antoinette-spells-307605</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-10T11:04:04.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[LaShon Antoinette Spells]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_8ff194d8-eba9-549b-8541-f40aaf6547db.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[LaShon Antoinette Spells]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/beddingfield-boys-girls-among-teams-riding-strong-starts-307550</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-09T22:30:48.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Beddingfield boys, girls among teams riding strong starts]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Beddingfield head coach Dave Emore, right, talks with sophomore Jamauris Howard during the Farris & Thomas Holiday Tournament championship game at Fike on Friday, Dec. 29. Kathryn Adkins | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Beddingfield boys, girls among teams riding strong starts]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/lucama-town-administrator-resigns-307533</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-09T21:12:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Lucama town administrator resigns]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Town Administrator Darlene Newsome, far left, and Mayor Matt Creech debate a point during Monday’s meeting of the Lucama Board of Commissioners.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Lucama town administrator resigns]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-jan-10-11-2023-307566</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-09T20:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Jan. 10-11, 2023]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/law-enforcement-releases-crime-reports-307544</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-09T16:44:05.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Law enforcement releases crime reports]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/south-granville-cruises-to-win-over-webb-307517</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-09T15:26:31.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[South Granville cruises to win over Webb]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Pierce Pettit drives toward the basket with Jabari Hunter trying to make a defensive stop. Amanda Dixon | Butner-Creedmoor News]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[South Granville cruises to win over Webb]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/wilson-county-team-reviews-2022-child-deaths-307479</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-09T15:23:57.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wilson County team reviews 2022 child deaths]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson County commissioners conduct business during their regular monthly meeting Monday.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Wilson County team reviews 2022 child deaths]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/wilson-medical-center-implements-visitor-restrictions-307497</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-09T15:09:24.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wilson Medical Center implements visitor restrictions]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Medical Center has implemented visitor restrictions due to the rise in respiratory illnesses.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Wilson Medical Center implements visitor restrictions]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/power-out-city-reminds-residents-how-to-track-outages-307496</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-09T14:58:45.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Power out? City reminds residents how to track outages]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_aa162552-4077-5121-96ff-0a3a94faf0f1.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Power out? City reminds residents how to track outages]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/teamwork-brings-south-granville-huge-conference-win-307498</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-09T14:57:41.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Teamwork brings South Granville huge conference win]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_86f08b5c-686b-5d4b-9aa3-79af1f333bd4.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Avery Wilson takes the ball to the goal and does not let Jasey Lee stop her progress. Amanda Dixon | Butner-Creedmoor News]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Teamwork brings South Granville huge conference win]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/vikings-defeat-louisburg-dsa-fall-to-leesville-road-in-quad-match-307465</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-09T14:26:46.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Vikings defeat, Louisburg, DSA, fall to Leesville Road in quad match]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_b9e3b545-c93e-5c63-89e0-1a5042b665e0.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Anthony Richmond wrestles  Xanalee Hough for Louisburg. Amanda Dixon | Butner-Creedmoor News]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Vikings defeat, Louisburg, DSA, fall to Leesville Road in quad match]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/storm-downs-lucama-utility-poles-307546</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-09T12:51:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Storm downs Lucama utility poles]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_b53400a5-996b-5a68-aa1a-5744c92e94d6.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Four utility poles fell along the northbound lane of U.S. Highway 301 between Wilson and Lucama on Tuesday as wind and rain moved across the county. The town of Lucama was working to repair the downed and damaged poles Tuesday afternoon. Lucama Mayor Pro Tem Jeff Johnson said he’s not sure how many residents were affected by the outage.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Storm downs Lucama utility poles]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/endowment-will-support-j-burt-gillette-athletic-complex-307383</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-09T11:45:38.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Endowment will support J. Burt Gillette Athletic Complex]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_71729174-fcdf-5b88-8de8-13e5183a214b.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Bill and Lisa Shreve have established the J. Burt Gillette Athletic Complex Endowment Fund managed by the North Carolina Community Foundation.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Endowment will support J. Burt Gillette Athletic Complex]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/grant-extends-farmworker-training-307313</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-09T11:34:34.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Grant extends farmworker training]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_5653fdf3-ca23-506c-a078-897204bb6537.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Estefania Ramirios, right, regional educator with the Farmworker Health and Safety Education Program, conducts a training session in 2023.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Grant extends farmworker training]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/milton-earl-carter-307423</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-09T10:07:07.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Milton Earl Carter]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_56411fed-1a0c-50b8-b0a4-00f8967b2d25.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Milton Earl Carter]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/love-for-the-game-hard-work-fun-comprise-legacy-for-fikes-adkins-twins-307380</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-09T09:45:23.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Love for the game: Hard work, fun comprise legacy for Fike's Adkins twins]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_9bc3ccdd-1298-534f-943b-dd293a235015.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Twin sisters Kathryn, left, and Caroline Adkins will leave Fike High as two of its best girls tennis players ever after the pair set schools records in wins, including the 2022 NCHSAA 3-A doubles championship. Paul Durham | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Love for the game: Hard work, fun comprise legacy for Fike's Adkins twins]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/demons-dominate-all-qcc-girls-tennis-again-307379</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-09T09:33:02.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Demons dominate All-QCC girls tennis again]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_8e4b8ce3-f813-5595-a617-17434dbb329e.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Fike senior Kathryn Adkins, left, serves the ball as twin sister and doubles partner Caroline Adkins waits during a home match against New Hanover on Aug. 19. Paul Durham | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Demons dominate All-QCC girls tennis again]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/entertainment-plus/see-work-by-local-artists-at-wilson-arts-center-show-307290</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-09T09:04:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[See work by local artists at Wilson Arts Center show]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_638cdaa2-232e-51d5-9b82-ee724f3aae91.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Allison Hesmer is one of the artists featured in the show at Wilson Arts Center. Contributed photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[See work by local artists at Wilson Arts Center show]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/our-opinion-davis-seeks-border-solutions-rate-hike-threatens-wilson-307553</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-08T23:57:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Our Opinion: Davis seeks border solutions; rate hike threatens Wilson]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_da919efe-f5bf-53e8-b7ad-bcbbebb6c769.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Rep. Don Davis looks at the scene where 6,000 migrants stood days earlier at the Eagle Pass Port of Entry in Texas.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Our Opinion: Davis seeks border solutions; rate hike threatens Wilson]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/tuesdays-hoops-rained-out-307375</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-08T23:05:22.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Tuesday’s hoops rained out]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_df8c531c-c0bb-5c52-bc2c-f1b5a6020060.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Hunt's Austin Joyner (3) shoots the ball during a game at C.B. Aycock on Tuesday, Jan. 2. The Warriors' home games against Southern Wayne scheduled for Tuesday have been moved to Thursday, Jan. 11, due to stormy weather in the forecast. Craig Moyer | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Tuesday’s hoops rained out]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/ladybirds-gamble-signs-with-virginia-wesleyan-307372</loc>
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            <news:language>en</news:language>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-01-08T22:41:13.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Ladybirds’ Gamble signs with Virginia Wesleyan]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[Southern Nash's Mackenzie Gamble poses after signing her National Letter of Intent to play golf at Virginia Wesleyan University. Contributed photo]]>
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      <![CDATA[Ladybirds’ Gamble signs with Virginia Wesleyan]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/southern-nash-lands-12-on-all-big-east-team-307370</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-08T22:40:22.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Southern Nash lands 12 on All-Big East team]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Southern Nash’s Tylik Mitchell (12) carries the ball during an Oct. 6 game against Bunn. Mitchell was named the 2-A/3-A Big East Conference Offensive Player of the Year. Jyronn Brinkley | Special to The Enterprise]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Southern Nash lands 12 on All-Big East team]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/middle-school-result-wilson-prep-rolls-grifton-307371</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-08T22:39:30.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[MIDDLE SCHOOL RESULT: Wilson Prep rolls Grifton]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-jan-9-10-2023-307374</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-08T20:50:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Jan. 9-10, 2023]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/police-driver-dies-in-truck-collision-307316</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-08T17:09:58.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Police: Driver dies in truck collision]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_04390923-4a68-5982-b53b-babcf54ab19a.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson police officers and firefighters responded to a Dec. 29 crash that left one driver dead.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Police: Driver dies in truck collision]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/mall-development-too-little-too-late-307346</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-08T16:36:24.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Mall development too little, too late]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_9a4236a0-62f5-5d32-9e0d-8b4be2a6efef.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The Hull Property Group is working to renovate the AMC Classic Wilson 10 movie theater as the city tears down the Wilson Mall for future redevelopment.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Mall development too little, too late]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/powerful-storm-could-bring-hazardous-conditions-tuesday-evening-307283</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-08T14:03:20.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Powerful storm could bring hazardous conditions Tuesday evening]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_5b5db9d7-9562-5c74-9cee-fa10859b10ff.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[A Monday graphic from the National Weather Service’s Raleigh forecast office details hazardous conditions expected for the Wilson area Tuesday evening.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Powerful storm could bring hazardous conditions Tuesday evening]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/wilson-federal-fugitive-caught-in-burlington-307117</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-08T13:50:40.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wilson federal fugitive caught in Burlington]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_86d59524-a3df-5e3b-bf9d-396726226830.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The Dodge passenger car that Terrell Devon Hinnant was driving is shown crashed off Interstate 95 on Dec. 15 in Wilson.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Wilson federal fugitive caught in Burlington]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/resolution-limits-lucamas-new-mayor-307103</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-08T13:44:54.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Resolution limits Lucama’s new mayor]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_3d7f54b1-562e-579b-8ad6-03d0c1668777.pdf</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Lucama-Board-of-Commissioners-resolution]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Resolution limits Lucama’s new mayor]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/community-briefs-seminar-focuses-on-business-success-307278</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-08T13:34:30.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Community Briefs: Seminar focuses on business success]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_0c94e0ba-f380-5ff6-8120-cb4162c97e9f.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Community Briefs announcing Wilson-area events are published as a public service of The Wilson Times. Email submissions to editor@wilsontimes.com. Include the event’s time, date and location, admission cost if applicable and organizers’ contact information.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Community Briefs: Seminar focuses on business success]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/pending-final-vote-mayor-may-have-4-year-term-307269</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-08T13:03:25.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Pending final vote, Mayor may have 4-year term]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_63e347c6-70b9-5327-a38c-72082efa3605.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Commissioners voted to approve a 4 year team for the mayoral position at the Jan. 6 meeting. at city hall. Amanda Dixon  | Butner-Creedmoor News]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Pending final vote, Mayor may have 4-year term]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/mayor-now-has-4-year-term-307253</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-08T12:38:52.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Mayor now has 4-year term]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_e397a439-6cb4-548f-a850-1918eb650940.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Commissioners voted to approve a 4 year team for the mayoral position at the Jan. 6 meeting. at city hall. Amanda Dixon  | Butner-Creedmoor News]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Mayor now has 4-year term]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/shirley-fair-cooper-307292</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-08T11:50:52.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Shirley Fair Cooper]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_6be21dd3-e8c2-554b-a289-b634b9a2113b.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Shirley Fair Cooper]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/nancy-coble-marlowe-307274</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-08T10:06:02.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Nancy Coble Marlowe]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_93e5e382-4942-5989-a505-a0d1f9ab5deb.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Nancy Coble Marlowe]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/joyce-edwards-gay-307260</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-08T09:41:15.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Joyce Edwards Gay]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_d6259e13-51ba-50f0-9a32-190d0942f7b2.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Joyce Edwards Gay]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/celia-ann-simmons-wise-307252</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-08T08:19:17.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Celia Ann Simmons Wise]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_081431cf-8c85-59a1-bede-55f30fb4a183.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Celia Ann Simmons Wise]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/life/new-library-books-spanish-titles-added-to-shelves-307241</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-08T08:17:22.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[New library books: Spanish titles added to shelves]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_e4522a47-73f4-5d40-bf44-545813217311.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The Wilson County Public Library's main branch at 249 Nash St. N. is shown.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[New library books: Spanish titles added to shelves]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/vester-auto-group-supports-whirlidogs-307295</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-08T07:17:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Vester Auto Group supports WhirliDogs]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_b83f2432-a933-5be0-b576-38d415ddcd19.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Vester Auto Group Chief Operating Officer Chris Vester, center left, along with employees, presents WhirliDogs Café and Training Center board Chair Martha Wrenn, right, with a $1,750 check to purchase an ice cream station refrigerator.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Vester Auto Group supports WhirliDogs]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/saturdays-farm-show-includes-plowing-vendors-307212</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-08T07:06:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Saturday’s farm show includes plowing, vendors]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_6eced797-cf07-51c5-b523-0991918ce4dd.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Horse-drawn plows will return to the Wilson County Fairgrounds on Saturday for the second annual Wilson County Farm Day.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Saturday’s farm show includes plowing, vendors]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/changes-for-06-explosion-girls-but-another-trip-to-usys-national-championship-series-within-reach-307233</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-07T22:50:03.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Changes for 06 Explosion girls, but another trip to USYS National Championship Series within reach]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_d59ad7a9-cd6a-5df4-95c5-afe3482c3177.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Current members of the WYSA '06 Explosion girls U18-19 team pose after their final game at the National League Conference Playoffs on Dec. 10 in Orlando, Fla. Team members are, front from left, Darby Wallig, Marissa Sutton, Rebekah Ochoa, Susan Guzman, Bri Little and Jahniyah Augustus. Second row: Kaylee Faile, Cappa Bunn, Sydney Schwartz and Karys Wheeler. Back row: Mariah Polk, Natalie Capps, Valeria Zarate, Lily Sisolak, Autumn Bradshaw, Griffin Webb and Bailey Powell. Andy McMurray | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Changes for 06 Explosion girls, but another trip to USYS National Championship Series within reach]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/loss-of-a-legend-former-edgecombe-coach-pittman-leaves-many-memories-307232</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-07T22:45:57.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Loss of a legend: Former Edgecombe coach Pittman leaves many memories]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_c2eb2807-e0c7-5745-a4ae-bda17cb6fb84.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The late Keith Pittman smiles during a ceremony April 17, 2012, to rename the South Edgecombe Middle School gymasnium for him. Times file photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Loss of a legend: Former Edgecombe coach Pittman leaves many memories]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-jan-8-9-2024-307219</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-07T22:30:26.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Jan. 8-9, 2024]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/volunteers-needed-for-night-to-shine-307143</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-07T16:26:24.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Volunteers needed for Night to Shine]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_9c1dead7-812d-581b-ae69-50f649f6a807.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Attendees arrive for the Night to Shine prom in 2023.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Volunteers needed for Night to Shine]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/elm-city-bridge-repair-depends-on-weather-307110</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-07T16:02:20.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Elm City bridge repair depends on weather]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_78507c06-aef1-51e7-bfed-6e02607fa1d2.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[A car approaches the detour on East Langley Road where a bridge over U.S. 301 has been closed since Dec. 15.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Elm City bridge repair depends on weather]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/guy-vaden-vaden-stott-307221</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-01-07T14:00:10.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Guy Vaden Vaden Stott]]>
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      <![CDATA[Guy Vaden Vaden Stott]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/tickets-on-sale-for-mlk-jr-annual-breakfast-307008</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-07T11:17:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Tickets on sale for MLK Jr. annual breakfast]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[Janie Powell, left, granddaughter Ashley Proctor, second from left, and members of the Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Beta Zeta Sigma Chapter, attend last year's prayer breakfast. Drew C. Wilson | Times file photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Tickets on sale for MLK Jr. annual breakfast]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/wilson-forward-director-graduates-from-leadership-development-program-307101</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-07T09:20:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Wilson Forward director graduates from leadership development program]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Forward Executive Director Cameron Cochran, center, is pictured with NC Rural Center President and CEO Patrick Woodle, left, and NC Rural Director of Leadership Training Olaunda Green. Contributed photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Wilson Forward director graduates from leadership development program]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/bulldogs-hold-off-crusaders-to-snap-skid-307209</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-06T23:50:33.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Bulldogs hold off Crusaders to snap skid]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[Barton's Trevon Spencer scored 20 points for the Bulldogs in a 76-74 win over North Greenville on Saturday, Jan. 6. Matt Proseus | Barton Athletics]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Bulldogs hold off Crusaders to snap skid]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/strong-start-lifts-barton-women-over-north-greenville-307210</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-06T23:50:09.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Strong start lifts Barton women over North Greenville]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[Barton senior Lauren Walker scored a game-high 30 points in the Bulldogs' 81-76 win over North Greenville on Saturday, Jan. 6. Matt Proseus | Barton Athletics]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Strong start lifts Barton women over North Greenville]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/fike-girls-keep-winning-top-sj-48-39-307205</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-06T00:42:43.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Fike girls keep winning, top SJ 48-39]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Fike sophomore Kylar Horvath (2) takes a shot in the lane during a home game against South Johnston on Friday, Jan. 5. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Fike girls keep winning, top SJ 48-39]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/trojans-hammer-offensively-challenged-demons-64-32-307204</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-05T23:30:06.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Trojans hammer offensively challenged Demons 64-32]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Fike junior William Monk (3) leads the break with teammate Dylan Skinner (2) trailing the play during a home game against South Johnston on Friday, Jan. 5. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Trojans hammer offensively challenged Demons 64-32]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/greenfield-girls-hold-off-coastal-christian-307203</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-05T23:24:18.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Greenfield girls hold off Coastal Christian]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Greenfield's Yazi Bulluck (0) takes a 3-point shot during a home game Friday, Jan. 5, against Coastal Christian. Carl Copeland | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Greenfield girls hold off Coastal Christian]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-roundup-wilson-prep-girls-rip-kipp-for-1st-win-307201</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-05T23:14:10.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Wilson Prep girls rip KIPP for 1st win]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_fa808a33-e7d7-551b-80c8-f678a23fe764.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Prep's Niiyana Edwards (13) takes a 3-point shot as teammate Morgan Braswell (3) looks on during a home game against North Edgecombe last month. Edwards scored 18 points and Braswell had a double-double as the Tigers picked up their first win of the season Friday, Jan. 5, at KIPP Pride in Gaston. Craig Moyer | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Wilson Prep girls rip KIPP for 1st win]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/knights-crush-coastal-christian-for-2-0-cpic-start-307200</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-05T23:13:33.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Knights crush Coastal Christian for 2-0 CPIC start]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_94f6d05d-130c-5120-a1c8-7cc0769cd2d0.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Greenfield's Matt Kirby (3) cuts through a crowd of Coastal Christian defenders to get off a shot during a home game Friday, Jan. 5. Carl Copeland | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Knights crush Coastal Christian for 2-0 CPIC start]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/wilson-christian-girls-trounce-southside-christian-307180</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-05T23:00:27.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wilson Christian girls trounce Southside Christian]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_80880464-efc1-52db-bd41-1a31562dcf2f.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Christian's Chloe Villaverde (3) drives into the lane in front of Southside Christian's Lizzy Haynes (5) during a game on Friday, Jan. 5. Craig Moyer | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Wilson Christian girls trounce Southside Christian]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/chargers-unable-to-snap-skid-against-warriors-307181</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-05T22:58:15.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Chargers unable to snap skid against Warriors]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_627cb76d-c583-51b5-a8ff-b3a920324b54.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Christian's Charlie Scott (4) puts up a shot in the paint as he is guarded by Southside Christian's Ethan Evans (20) during a game on Friday, Jan. 5. Craig Moyer | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Chargers unable to snap skid against Warriors]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-jan-6-7-2023-307168</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-05T22:04:03.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Jan. 6-7, 2023]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/warehouse-damaged-in-overnight-fire-307125</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-05T16:44:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Warehouse damaged in overnight fire]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Fire/Rescue Services says a Thursday night fire damaged a warehouse.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Warehouse damaged in overnight fire]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/chamber-to-honor-the-late-jerome-vick-at-annual-meeting-307095</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-05T15:39:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Chamber to honor the late Jerome Vick at annual meeting]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_3d5bbfc2-fc89-523d-b87f-09db8e7bd120.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Jerome Vick]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Chamber to honor the late Jerome Vick at annual meeting]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/award-winning-choirs-seek-community-support-307149</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-05T14:56:12.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Award winning choirs seek community support]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA["Chord on Blues" works on the final choreography piece to the routine. Amanda Dixon | Butner-Creedmoor News]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Award winning choirs seek community support]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/christine-b-richie-307164</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-05T13:26:17.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Christine B. Richie]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Christine B. Richie]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/thompson-scores-38-in-win-over-clover-garden-307134</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-05T12:48:32.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Thompson scores 38 in win over Clover Garden]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/community-briefs-wilson-naacp-meeting-planned-307076</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-05T10:40:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Community Briefs: Wilson NAACP meeting planned]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_f2b47242-a7ff-5181-979e-32cb27e776ce.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The Wilson NAACP meets at Jackson Chapel First Missionary Baptist Church on the corner of Nash and Pender streets.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Community Briefs: Wilson NAACP meeting planned]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/life/rather-be-cooking-2023-column-recipes-have-become-family-favorites-306996</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-01-05T09:33:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Rather Be Cooking: 2023 column recipes have become family favorites]]>
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    <image:image>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Pistachios and chocolate combine for this delicious, "doctored" cake mix dessert.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Rather Be Cooking: 2023 column recipes have become family favorites]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/carolyn-northcutt-rowe-307114</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-01-05T08:10:57.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Carolyn Northcutt Rowe]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_78859572-f8a0-5afe-b145-c6c4ebb46a8f.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Carolyn Northcutt Rowe]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/chargers-doomed-by-slow-start-307088</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-01-05T00:01:37.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Chargers doomed by slow start]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_b9b085db-df17-5954-8848-23f260dcf242.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Christian's Cassidy Reynell (11) puts up a shot between a trio of Chatham Homeschool defenders during a game on Thursday, Jan. 4. Nino Villaverde | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Chargers doomed by slow start]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/hunts-b-loftin-earns-all-american-bowl-selection-307082</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-04T23:50:54.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Hunt’s B-Loftin earns All-American Bowl selection]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_97d65a66-9a98-5824-ac29-14a0905df33d.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Hunt senior linebacker Roderick B-Loftin bears down on the SouthWest Edgecombe passer during a game in 2022. B-Loftin was recently selected to play in the Blue-Gray All American Bowl in Dallas on Monday, Jan. 8. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Hunt’s B-Loftin earns All-American Bowl selection]]>
    </image:title>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/middle-school-result-wilson-prep-downs-farmville-307083</loc>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-04T23:50:35.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[MIDDLE SCHOOL RESULT: Wilson Prep downs Farmville]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/sheriff-wont-renew-towns-patrol-contracts-307077</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-04T16:55:46.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Sheriff won’t renew towns’ patrol contracts]]>
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    <![CDATA[A Wilson County Sheriff's Office deputy begins direct patrol in the town of Elm City on Thursday.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Sheriff won’t renew towns’ patrol contracts]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/our-opinion-ditch-celebratory-gunfire-flashing-smoke-shop-lights-307074</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-01-04T16:33:34.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Our Opinion: Ditch ‘celebratory’ gunfire, flashing smoke shop lights]]>
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    <![CDATA[Stock photo | stevepb via Pixabay ]]>
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      <![CDATA[Our Opinion: Ditch ‘celebratory’ gunfire, flashing smoke shop lights]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/wilson-wilson-county-saw-8-homicides-in-2023-306863</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-04T16:14:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wilson, Wilson County saw 8 homicides in 2023]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <![CDATA[Cars line Landfill Road outside Wilson on March 26 after sheriff’s deputies found the body of 14-year-old Bernard Williams. The teenager’s fatal shooting was Wilson County’s first homicide of the year in 2023.]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Wilson, Wilson County saw 8 homicides in 2023]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/when-will-enough-be-enough-in-gaza-307037</loc>
    <news:news>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-04T16:06:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[When will enough be enough in Gaza?]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[The Wilson Times welcomes letters to the editor of 350 words or fewer. Letters should be signed with the writer’s name and hometown. Include a phone number for verification purposes. Phone numbers are not published. Email your letter to the editor to letters@wilsontimes.com.]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[When will enough be enough in Gaza?]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/police-new-years-gunshots-strike-4-homes-car-306893</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-04T15:52:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Police: New Year’s gunshots strike 4 homes, car]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[Wilson police are investigating cases where celebratory New Year's gunfire damaged four homes and a car.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Police: New Year’s gunshots strike 4 homes, car]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/wilson-medical-center-welcomes-its-first-baby-of-2024-306998</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-04T15:52:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wilson Medical Center welcomes its first baby of 2024]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <![CDATA[Wilson Medical Center’s first baby of 2024 was Ty’Miree Lakessie Jaydence Nikelle Cherry.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Wilson Medical Center welcomes its first baby of 2024]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/suspect-charged-in-dollar-general-robbery-306868</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-04T15:51:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Suspect charged in Dollar General robbery]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Shaquan Mark Creech]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Suspect charged in Dollar General robbery]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/entertainment-plus/dress-up-for-a-festive-night-at-winter-ball-306680</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-04T15:16:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Dress up for a festive night at Winter Ball]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Bright colors greet visitors to the Wilson Arts Center at 204 Nash St. S.]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Dress up for a festive night at Winter Ball]]>
    </image:title>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/church-news-special-services-planned-306995</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-01-04T15:07:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Church News: Special services planned]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <![CDATA[Church News submissions can be emailed to churchnews@wilsontimes.com, mailed to The Wilson Times, Attn: Church News, P.O. Box 2447, Wilson, NC 27894 or dropped off at the newspaper’s 126 Nash St. office during business hours. Announcements are not accepted by phone. The deadline is 5 p.m. each Wednesday for publication in Friday editions.]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Church News: Special services planned]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/hazel-irene-downey-307040</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-04T13:16:38.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Hazel Irene Downey]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Hazel Irene Downey]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/shirley-c-barnes-307030</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-04T12:49:22.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Shirley C. Barnes]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Shirley C. Barnes]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/jimmie-carl-lucas-307029</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-04T12:42:14.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Jimmie Carl Lucas]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_b4364278-cc74-5784-81cb-3021f5a08b72.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Jimmie Carl Lucas]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/charles-lindburg-barnes-307028</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-04T12:33:18.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Charles Lindburg Barnes]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_49d61f20-d6f8-5081-a803-535ca8801708.jpg</image:loc>
    
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      <![CDATA[Charles Lindburg Barnes]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/larry-lewis-todd-307026</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-04T11:13:22.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Larry Lewis Todd]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_f8858fdf-dae4-539f-9aa8-ea7a99cd761a.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Larry Lewis Todd]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/bulldogs-outshot-by-hawks-in-conference-home-opener-306972</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-03T23:54:07.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Bulldogs outshot by Hawks in conference home opener]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Barton's Donaven Hairston (2) dribbles the ball during a home game against Chowan on Wednesday, Jan. 3, at Wilson Gymnasium. Carl Copeland | Special to the Times]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Bulldogs outshot by Hawks in conference home opener]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/exciting-night-for-bulldogs-saintsing-in-win-vs-chowan-306971</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-03T23:51:25.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Exciting night for Bulldogs, Saintsing in win vs. Chowan]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <![CDATA[Barton College women's basketball head coach Wendee Saintsing, center, holds up a sign proclaiming her 600th career victory following the Bulldogs' 74-57 win against Chowan on Wednesday, Jan. 3, at Wilson Gymnasium. Carl Copeland | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Exciting night for Bulldogs, Saintsing in win vs. Chowan]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-roundup-blanchards-career-high-ignites-lady-bruins-romp-306969</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-03T22:44:57.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Blanchard’s career high ignites Lady Bruins’ romp]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_c21c9c8d-6d2e-54e9-9671-b3c6e1becda4.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Beddingfield High senior Na'Ziyah Blanchard 94) dribbles during a game against Hunt in the Farris & Thomas Holiday Tournament on Dec. 27 at Fike. Blanchard scored a career-high 24 points Wednesday, Jan. 3, as the Lady Bruins won 52-19 at Bunn. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Blanchard’s career high ignites Lady Bruins’ romp]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/farris-thomas-law-student-athlete-of-the-week-darrian-jones-beddingfield-high-306966</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-03T22:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Farris & Thomas Law Student-Athlete of the Week: Darrian Jones, Beddingfield High]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Darrian Jones, Beddingfield High]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Farris & Thomas Law Student-Athlete of the Week: Darrian Jones, Beddingfield High]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/lending-a-hand-will-reduce-stress-306967</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-03T22:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Lending a hand will reduce stress]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_a4561c1e-c65a-5941-a924-938bfe62e4a2.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[E.J. Proctor Story]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Lending a hand will reduce stress]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-jan-4-5-2024-306963</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-03T19:51:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Jan. 4-5, 2024]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/alton-ray-smith-306970</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-03T18:11:30.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Alton  Ray Smith]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_13805c5a-ef72-5695-a1af-5c07e334099d.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Alton  Ray Smith]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/kathy-sharpe-barnes-306964</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-03T14:48:08.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Kathy Sharpe Barnes]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_88e2c9a0-a244-5fa8-a3ea-3c90c288cbc0.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Kathy Sharpe Barnes]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/hull-hopes-to-redevelop-wilson-mall-area-306391</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-03T13:39:52.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Hull hopes to redevelop Wilson Mall area]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <![CDATA[Heraldo Esteves of Lexington helps clean up as excavators from A1 Salvage and Demolition tear down the remains of the old First Citizens Bank building near the former Wilson Mall last week. A Hull Property Group official said the outparcels were being torn down to make way for future development.]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Hull hopes to redevelop Wilson Mall area]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/law-enforcement-releases-crime-reports-306878</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-03T12:22:35.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Law enforcement releases crime reports]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[Pixabay photo]]>
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      <![CDATA[Law enforcement releases crime reports]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/overtime-in-sheriffs-office-raises-questions-306875</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-03T11:22:11.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Overtime in Sheriff's Office raises questions]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_6c47aca9-5bb5-5cb4-aa79-c042958544f7.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Robert D. Fountain Jr., Granville County Sheriff | Contributed photo]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Overtime in Sheriff's Office raises questions]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/city-manager-shares-many-top-priorities-for-2024-306872</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-03T09:51:33.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[City Manager shares many top priorities for 2024]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_b1fbf148-10b9-5c61-ad9f-9c02785f8bf2.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Mike Turner, city manager of Creedmoor presents his top five pojects for 2024. Contributed photo]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[City Manager shares many top priorities for 2024]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/freshwater-smith-sworn-in-as-special-superior-court-judge-306749</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-03T01:22:56.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Freshwater-Smith sworn in as special Superior Court judge]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[Beth Freshwater-Smith is sworn in as a special Superior Court judge in Raleigh on Monday. Prior to receiving a legislative appointment for the new judgeship, Freshwater-Smith served as a District Court judge for Wilson, Nash and Edgecombe counties since 2016.]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Freshwater-Smith sworn in as special Superior Court judge]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/hunt-girls-down-cb-aycock-in-qcc-opener-306851</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-03T00:51:22.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Hunt girls down C.B. Aycock in QCC opener]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Hunt's Ti'Asia Taylor (1) drives into the lane in front of a pair of C.B. Aycock defenders including Keytah Kermode (24) during a game on Tuesday, January 2. Craig Moyer | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Hunt girls down C.B. Aycock in QCC opener]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/golden-falcons-storm-past-warriors-306855</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-03T00:51:11.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Golden Falcons storm past Warriors]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_e3ba46ea-e598-53d8-834c-9c7f3e5c0f69.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[C.B. Aycock's Jaiden Williams (14) drives into the lane between a trio of Hunt defenders during a game on Tuesday, January 2. Craig Moyer | Times]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Golden Falcons storm past Warriors]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/wilson-hosts-regatta-for-model-boats-306707</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-03T00:47:49.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wilson hosts regatta for model boats]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The Hangover Cup Regatta is held at Lake Wilson on New Year’s Day. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Wilson hosts regatta for model boats]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-jan-3-4-2023-306830</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-02T22:41:13.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Jan. 3-4, 2023]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/tax-office-hosting-a-series-of-workshops-306684</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-02T17:46:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Tax office hosting a series of workshops]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_063dc871-9acf-5a7f-a7f7-a7dfca5002d6.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The Wilson County Tax Department is holding a series of free workshops this month for the public in several areas throughout the county. Anyone can attend and a variety of topics will be discussed.]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Tax office hosting a series of workshops]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/roberson-named-communications-manager-in-rocky-mount-306660</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-02T17:40:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Roberson named communications manager in Rocky Mount]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_19e80c3c-e2b1-5d63-ae22-c9ede2a9bd22.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Grant Roberson]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Roberson named communications manager in Rocky Mount]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/entertainment-plus/take-it-to-the-limit-with-eagles-tribute-band-at-boykin-center-306676</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-02T17:35:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Take it to the limit with Eagles tribute band at Boykin Center]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_f3e41461-7a69-55b4-96c6-6ee7bc95843a.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Get your tickets to hear On the Border: The Ultimate Eagles Tribute at the Boykin Center on Jan. 19.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Take it to the limit with Eagles tribute band at Boykin Center]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/tournament-champions-vikings-and-tigers-306730</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-02T16:47:27.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Tournament champions Vikings and Tigers]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_12ce3184-e424-51d6-b98d-a82a9a10ddaf.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Pierce Pettit earns Most Valuable Player for the Columbia Bracket. Amanda Dixon | Butner-Creedmoor News]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Tournament champions Vikings and Tigers]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/south-granville-edges-sanderson-in-title-game-306687</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-02T16:01:48.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[South Granville edges Sanderson in title game]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_d70f0db7-c165-5f47-97d9-0e04720de788.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Pierce Pettit takes a shot over the Sanderson defense. Amanda Dixon | Butner-Creedmoor News]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[South Granville edges Sanderson in title game]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/third-place-for-panthers-in-navy-bracket-306662</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-02T14:15:56.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Third place for Panthers in Navy Bracket]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_b31bd0b3-249e-5574-9c0d-880f3a42066b.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The Granville Central Panthers capture a third place finish in the Navy Bracket in the South Granville Holiday Invitational Tournament. Amanda Dixon | Butner-Creedmoor News]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Third place for Panthers in Navy Bracket]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/danny-earl-baker-306765</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-02T14:04:14.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Danny Earl Baker]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_857adb61-fdc4-51af-ad06-36c806553267.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Danny Earl Baker]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/vikings-outlast-riverside-durham-in-a-thriller-306627</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-02T12:06:35.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Vikings outlast Riverside-Durham in a thriller]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_7409463c-66d3-5210-a873-da09cba8b7af.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Mason Brown brings down the rebound for the Vikings. Amanda Dixon | Butner-Creedmoor News]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Vikings outlast Riverside-Durham in a thriller]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/lida-bissette-blalock-306679</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-02T12:05:55.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Lida Bissette Blalock]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_3e993c57-1666-5620-b90d-6b6889914999.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Lida Bissette Blalock]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/building-a-healthy-foundation-wilson-agencies-helped-with-64-million-in-grants-306183</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-02T02:07:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Building a healthy foundation: Wilson agencies helped with $64 million in grants]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_facb7a68-51e0-5758-b2c8-ba94dfa79e96.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Denise O'Hara retired in December after serving as the Healthcare Foundation of Wilson's executive director.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Building a healthy foundation: Wilson agencies helped with $64 million in grants]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/businesses-see-success-challenges-in-2023-305787</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-02T02:03:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Businesses see success, challenges in 2023]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_a9fff07f-f36e-5963-873d-46e4e9b02f6a.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Gracie’s Village Shops owner Gracie Evans helps a customer select a bracelet just in time for Christmas.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Businesses see success, challenges in 2023]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/wcc-student-id-cards-approved-for-voting-use-306604</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-02T02:01:33.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[WCC student ID cards approved for voting use]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_de15bdbf-f684-55bc-8d1b-ab1a1fe3d42d.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Building C on Wilson Community College's Herring Avenue main campus is shown.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[WCC student ID cards approved for voting use]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/wcc-corner-resolve-to-advance-your-education-in-2024-306595</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-02T00:44:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[WCC Corner: Resolve to advance your education in 2024]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_cff98dc7-1066-5709-9365-adb5b3768418.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Jami Woods]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[WCC Corner: Resolve to advance your education in 2024]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/keep-contributing-and-keep-healing-306597</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-02T00:33:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Keep contributing and keep healing]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_0636e587-fd72-5b71-9011-e622d85d1403.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Susan Bane chose a picture of two mountains with a river flowing between them for the cover of her reflection journal at Duke Divinity School. She selected the image to represent the Holy Spirit’s power to heal divisions in American politics and society.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Keep contributing and keep healing]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/wishing-for-wilson-meteoric-growth-to-follow-mudcats-move-306441</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-01T23:38:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wishing for Wilson: Meteoric growth to follow Mudcats move]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[Dave DiFilippo cartoon ]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-01-01T22:19:32.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Pender, Marshall lead the way for Beddingfield sweep]]>
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    <![CDATA[Beddingfield junior Pinky Marshall, left, poses with Fike High athletic director Tom Nelson after he presented her with the Eddie Summerlin Memorial Girls MVP award upon leading the Lady Bruins to the Farris & Thomas Holiday Tournament championship Friday, Dec. 29, at Fike. Kathryn Adkins | Special to the Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Pender, Marshall lead the way for Beddingfield sweep]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-01-01T22:10:29.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[WT SPO FTHT notebook 2]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-jan-2-3-2024-306582</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-01-01T21:57:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Jan. 2-3, 2024]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-01-01T15:05:22.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Central falls to Northern Durham in SG Invitational]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Trent Harrington grabs a rebound for Granville Central. Amanda Dixon | Butner-Creedmoor News]]>
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      <![CDATA[Central falls to Northern Durham in SG Invitational]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/wake-forest-downs-green-hope-for-first-win-of-season-306545</loc>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-01-01T11:17:04.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wake Forest downs Green Hope for first win of season]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-01-01T10:21:28.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[MLK celebration committee to host event honoring King]]>
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    <![CDATA[Robert D. Fountain III, a Granville County Sheriff's Office Deputy will be the keynote speaker at the  MLK Celebration on at 4 p.m., Monday, January 15 at First Baptist Church, 320 Granville Street, Oxford. Contributed photo]]>
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      <![CDATA[MLK celebration committee to host event honoring King]]>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-01-01T03:16:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[More than 3,000 enrolled in Medicaid expansion here]]>
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    <![CDATA[N.C. Medicaid expansion applications are available at the Wilson County Department of Social Services. Residents also can apply for the program online through the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services website.]]>
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      <![CDATA[More than 3,000 enrolled in Medicaid expansion here]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-01-01T02:38:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wilson County Schools hires nutrition director]]>
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    <![CDATA[Stock photo | Pixabay]]>
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      <![CDATA[Wilson County Schools hires nutrition director]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-01-01T01:12:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wishing for Wilson: Readers share hopes for 2024]]>
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    <![CDATA[Follow The Wilson Times on Facebook (www.facebook.com/wilsontimes) to join the community conversation and weigh in on what’s making news in Wilson County.]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Wishing for Wilson: Readers share hopes for 2024]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/down-to-business-wilsons-2024-business-outlook-306538</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-01-01T00:11:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Down to Business: Wilson’s 2024 business outlook]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The Wilson Chamber of Commerce sits across the street from Centro at Pine-Nash, one of NSV Wilson’s first projects in a long-term partnership with Wilson’s city government.]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Down to Business: Wilson’s 2024 business outlook]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/swe-girls-roll-to-tourney-title-cougars-fall-in-final-306525</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2023-12-31T23:59:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[SWE girls roll to tourney title; Cougars fall in final]]>
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    <![CDATA[SouthWest Edgecombe's Aaliyah Whitehead (3), dribbling through a gauntlet of Fike players during a home game Dec. 13, was named MVP in leading the Cougars to the Edgecombe County Holiday Classic on Friday at Tarboro High. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[SWE girls roll to tourney title; Cougars fall in final]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/knights-take-1-of-3-at-capital-city-classic-306528</loc>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2023-12-31T23:59:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Knights take 1 of 3 at Capital City Classic]]>
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    <![CDATA[Greenfield's Matt Kirby (3) puts up a shot against Northwood Temple Christian in the Greenfield Christmas Tournament on Dec. 20. Kirby was named to the all-tournament team after the Knights played in the Capital City Classic in Richmond, Va., last week. Carl Copeland | Special to the Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Knights take 1 of 3 at Capital City Classic]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/tobs-hope-to-keep-rolling-beyond-2025-in-wilson-306527</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2023-12-31T23:59:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Tobs hope to keep rolling beyond 2025 in Wilson]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Tobs players celebrate a teammate’s home run during a game Tuesday, Aug. 1, at Fleming Stadium. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Tobs hope to keep rolling beyond 2025 in Wilson]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-jan-1-2-2024-306524</loc>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2023-12-31T22:39:12.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Jan. 1-2, 2024]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/the-blasphemy-of-orange-jesus-306510</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2023-12-31T16:37:21.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[The blasphemy of ‘Orange Jesus’]]>
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    <![CDATA[The Wilson Times welcomes letters to the editor of 350 words or fewer. Letters should be signed with the writer’s name and hometown. Include a phone number for verification purposes. Phone numbers are not published. Email your letter to the editor to letters@wilsontimes.com.]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[The blasphemy of ‘Orange Jesus’]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/bulldogs-down-panthers-in-nonconference-finale-306509</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2023-12-30T22:04:35.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Bulldogs down Panthers in nonconference finale]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Barton sophomore guard Lauren Mingo finished with 17 points in the Bulldogs’ 71-62 win over Virginia Union on Saturday, Dec. 30.  Matt Proseus | Barton Athletics]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Bulldogs down Panthers in nonconference finale]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/roberts-rallies-vikings-to-win-306491</loc>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2023-12-30T14:35:27.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Roberts rallies Vikings to win]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[KJ Terry heads to the basket for a dunk for the Vikings. Amanda Diixon | Butner-Creedmoor News]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Roberts rallies Vikings to win]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/karen-floars-langley-306507</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2023-12-30T12:10:42.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Karen Floars Langley]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_1950b078-88c4-591d-952a-426bd8d4c103.jpg</image:loc>
    
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      <![CDATA[Karen Floars Langley]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/bruins-dominate-demons-to-claim-first-christmas-tourney-title-since-2015-306489</loc>
    <news:news>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2023-12-30T01:53:33.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Bruins dominate Demons to claim first Christmas tourney title since 2015]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_eb58a2de-1664-5138-a55b-41a07bb3a287.jpg</image:loc>
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    <![CDATA[Beddingfield's Jhion Ashby (21) puts up a shot as Fike's Yamir DaGraca (5) defends during the championship game of the Farris & Thomas Holiday Tournament on Friday, Dec. 29, at Fike. Kathryn Adkins | Special to the Times]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Bruins dominate Demons to claim first Christmas tourney title since 2015]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/boykin-center-on-a-roll-306487</loc>
    <news:news>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2023-12-30T00:59:51.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Boykin Center on a roll]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Snow falls outside the Edna Boykin Cultural Center on Jan. 21, 2022.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Boykin Center on a roll]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/warriors-outlast-firebirds-in-overtime-306463</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2023-12-29T23:45:10.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Warriors outlast Firebirds in overtime]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Hunt's Austin Joyner (3) looks to get around Southern Nash's George Richardson (10) during a consolation game at the Farris & Thomas Holiday Tournament on Friday, Dec. 29. Kathryn Adkins | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Warriors outlast Firebirds in overtime]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/beddingfield-girls-edge-fike-to-defend-tournament-title-306448</loc>
    <news:news>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2023-12-29T23:44:25.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Beddingfield girls edge Fike to defend tournament title]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Beddingfield celebrates with the championship trophy after defeating Fike in the championship game at the Farris & Thomas Holiday Tournament on Friday, Dec. 29. Kathryn Adkins | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Beddingfield girls edge Fike to defend tournament title]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/mudcats-move-tops-years-area-sports-stories-306462</loc>
    <news:news>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2023-12-29T23:07:40.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Mudcats’ move tops year’s area sports stories]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[Carolina Mudcats third baseman Luke Adams tags a runner out at third base during the Mudcats' game against the Fayettville Woodpeckers on June 11 at Five County Stadium in Zebulon. Restoration NewsMedia file photo]]>
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      <![CDATA[Mudcats’ move tops year’s area sports stories]]>
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          <![CDATA[David Thomas Etheridge]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2023-12-29T11:14:16.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Panthers clip Golden Falcons in opening round of tournament]]>
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      <![CDATA[Panthers clip Golden Falcons in opening round of tournament]]>
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          <![CDATA[Connor  Craft]]>
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          <![CDATA[LaShon Antionette Spells]]>
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      <![CDATA[LaShon Antionette Spells]]>
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          <![CDATA[Terrence McNeil Jones]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2023-12-29T10:21:23.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Selby  Artis]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2023-12-29T09:14:07.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Wilson man dies in motorcycle wreck]]>
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    <![CDATA[A Wilson man died in a motorcycle wreck on U.S. 264 near Bailey on Dec. 22.]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2023-12-29T04:51:14.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[This season, give the gift of healthy smiles]]>
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      <![CDATA[This season, give the gift of healthy smiles]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2023-12-29T01:21:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Greenville movie theater ejects civil rights leader for using his own chair]]>
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    <![CDATA[William Barber, founding director of Repairers of the Breach and the Yale Center for Public Theology and Public Policy, speaks Sept. 19 during the Clinton Global Initiative in New York.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Greenville movie theater ejects civil rights leader for using his own chair]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2023-12-29T01:17:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Biden administration again bypasses Congress on emergency weapons sale to Israel]]>
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    <![CDATA[President Joe Biden listens as he and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu participate in an expanded bilateral meeting with Israeli and U.S. government officials Oct. 18 in Tel Aviv.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Biden administration again bypasses Congress on emergency weapons sale to Israel]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2023-12-29T01:12:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Resilient economy energizes investors as financial markets end 2023 up 24%]]>
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      <![CDATA[Resilient economy energizes investors as financial markets end 2023 up 24%]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2023-12-29T01:08:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Judge blocks most of Iowa law banning some school library books and discussion of LGBTQ+ issues]]>
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    <![CDATA[Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during a Nov. 8 interview in Des Moines, Iowa.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Judge blocks most of Iowa law banning some school library books and discussion of LGBTQ+ issues]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2023-12-28T23:49:06.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Beddingfield outlasts Hunt to reach title game]]>
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    <![CDATA[Beddingfield's Jhion Ashby (21) draws contact from Hunt's Ny'gir Alston (5) on a shot attempt during a game at the Farris & Thomas Holiday Tournament on Thursday, Dec. 28. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Beddingfield outlasts Hunt to reach title game]]>
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          <![CDATA[Ladybirds hold off Warriors in consolation game]]>
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    <![CDATA[Southern Nash's Deana Artis (2) dishes a pass out to a teammate between a trio of Hunt defenders including Mikayla McNeil (12) and Aiyana Harrison (2) during a game at the Farris & Thomas Holiday Tournament on Thursday, Dec. 28. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Ladybirds hold off Warriors in consolation game]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2023-12-28T23:29:37.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Dec. 29-30, 2023]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2023-12-28T22:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Tigers fall to Neuse Charter]]>
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    <![CDATA[Wilson Prep's Nakiya Boston (2) dribbles the ball during a game against North Johnston on Wednesday, Dec. 27, in the first day of the Johnstonian News Holiday Invitational at North Johnston. Graham Walston | Special to the Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Tigers fall to Neuse Charter]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2023-12-28T19:56:51.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Suspicious fire damages vacant house]]>
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    <![CDATA[A fire that investigators describe as suspicious damaged this vacant 624 Vance St. E. home on Thursday.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Suspicious fire damages vacant house]]>
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          <![CDATA[Church News: Area churches plan watch night services]]>
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      <![CDATA[Church News: Area churches plan watch night services]]>
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          <![CDATA[Thomas  Earl Harris]]>
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          <![CDATA[Police Athletic League hosts basketball camp]]>
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    <![CDATA[Police Chief Scott Biddle, left, and Maj. Benny Boykin, right, stand with award recipients from the Wilson Police Athletic League’s basketball camp. Christopher Long | Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Police Athletic League hosts basketball camp]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/linda-faye-speight-farmer-306228</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2023-12-28T13:11:36.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Linda Faye Speight Farmer]]>
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      <![CDATA[Linda Faye Speight Farmer]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/daphion-freeman-white-306218</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2023-12-28T12:54:01.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Daphion Freeman White]]>
        </news:title>
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      <![CDATA[Daphion Freeman White]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/driver-identified-in-fatal-highway-wreck-306002</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2023-12-28T11:59:21.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Driver identified in fatal highway wreck]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[A New York man died in a fiery Interstate 95 crash on Friday. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Driver identified in fatal highway wreck]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/brenda-williams-patterson-306187</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2023-12-28T11:04:22.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Brenda Williams Patterson]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
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      <![CDATA[Brenda Williams Patterson]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/photos-reasons-for-wilson-to-smile-in-2023-306210</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2023-12-28T08:48:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Photos: Reasons for Wilson to smile in 2023]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[Kathleen Gibson and son William enjoy a trip down the Fun Slide during the Wilson County Fair in September. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Photos: Reasons for Wilson to smile in 2023]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/demons-fend-off-firebirds-48-46-305996</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2023-12-28T01:23:52.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Demons fend off Firebirds 48-46]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_fa8fc6cb-0232-54af-9e0f-41d25b664466.jpg</image:loc>
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    <![CDATA[Fike's William Monk (3) puts up a shot as Southern Nash's James Vick (15) defends during the boys semifinal game of the Farris & Thomas Holiday Tournament on Wednesday, Dec. 27, at Fike. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Demons fend off Firebirds 48-46]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/fike-girls-surge-past-southern-nash-305995</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2023-12-28T00:10:24.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Fike girls surge past Southern Nash]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_34baa808-0bd8-555e-9580-611d3ddfaa1b.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Fike's Emory Skinner (11) puts up a jumper over Southern Nash's Precious Richardson (24) during a game in the Farris & Thomas Holiday Tournament at Fike on Wednesday, Dec. 28. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Fike girls surge past Southern Nash]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/bruins-defeat-warriors-in-tourney-opener-305994</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2023-12-28T00:10:16.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Bruins defeat Warriors in tourney opener]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_d996fa38-09ca-5088-b8ab-39bbbc8eaa5d.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Beddingfield's Pinky Marshall (1) goes up for a shot on the inside during a game against Hunt in the Farris & Thomas Holiday Tournament at Fike on Wednesday, Dec. 28. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Bruins defeat Warriors in tourney opener]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/what-happened-in-ohio-ads-distort-truth-on-abortion-305984</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2023-12-27T23:33:16.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[What happened in Ohio? Ads distort truth on abortion]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_dcc9e616-5c3b-5d12-b35f-6f63b19bee98.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Stock photo | Greyerbaby via Pixabay ]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[What happened in Ohio? Ads distort truth on abortion]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/relish-the-moments-big-and-small-for-the-joy-they-bring-305967</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2023-12-27T23:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Relish the moments, big and small, for the joy they bring]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_b313b40b-6367-58d4-903f-6d50bc6431c4.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[E.J. Proctor Story]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Relish the moments, big and small, for the joy they bring]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/farris-thomas-law-student-athlete-of-the-week-gabe-marquis-greenfield-school-305966</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2023-12-27T23:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Farris & Thomas Law Student-Athlete of the Week: Gabe Marquis, Greenfield School]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_38b5417f-d2a8-5dff-9297-c52a18b52609.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Gabe Marquis, Greenfield School]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Farris & Thomas Law Student-Athlete of the Week: Gabe Marquis, Greenfield School]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-dec-28-29-2023-305981</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2023-12-27T22:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Dec. 28-29, 2023]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/community-briefs-agribusiness-group-to-meet-jan-3-305964</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2023-12-27T18:04:17.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Community Briefs: Agribusiness group to meet Jan. 3]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_3c9cf38b-9f15-55eb-92c7-38072db6eb38.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The Wilson AgriBusiness Committee meets on the first Wednesday of each month from January through October at Parker’s Barbecue.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Community Briefs: Agribusiness group to meet Jan. 3]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/deed-transfers/deed-transfers-wilson-county-transactions-from-dec-11-15-305955</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2023-12-27T16:50:45.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Deed transfers: Wilson County transactions from Dec. 11-15]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_ef2c261d-bd53-53da-970c-29df421b4904.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Stock photo | paulbr75 via Pixabay ]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Deed transfers: Wilson County transactions from Dec. 11-15]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/thomas-earl-farmer-305969</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2023-12-27T12:58:12.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Thomas Earl Farmer]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_0f856a04-52fc-52f6-91b4-6888fb0912ad.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Thomas Earl Farmer]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/fechos-illustrations-in-2024-calendar-305901</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2023-12-27T08:41:06.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Fecho’s illustrations in 2024 calendar]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_bbc50022-7345-5fb2-9585-1c6571f10a2d.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Artist Susan Fecho's illustration is featured in the 2024 Botanical Art & Illustration calendar.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Fecho’s illustrations in 2024 calendar]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/mount-lebanon-lodge-installs-2024-officers-305953</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2023-12-27T07:35:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Mount Lebanon Lodge installs 2024 officers]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_bd361da2-1900-5fe3-87e7-eafb3aa8df95.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Mount Lebanon Lodge No. 117, AF & AM, installed its slate of officers for 2024 on Dec. 18. Pictured in the front row from left are Edward Allen, secretary; Davis Wheeler, senior deacon; Thomas Bass, senior warden; Cameron Reaves, worshipful master; name unavailable, junior warden; Scott May, junior deacon; and the Rev. Jim Fletcher, chaplain. In the second row from left are Jim Howard, installing secretary; Hilton Best, installing marshal; Bradley Moore, treasurer; Bill Fardy, steward; Robert Worton, steward; Freddy Daniels, tyler/installing officer; and Daryl Chapman, who delivered the master’s charge.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Mount Lebanon Lodge installs 2024 officers]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/big-swing-brings-mudcats-and-brewers-to-town-305867</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2023-12-26T23:05:38.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA['Big swing’ brings Mudcats and Brewers to town]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_4ac48c70-02d5-561e-beaf-737a111f3077.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Carolina Mudcats players walk off the field at Five County Stadium in Zebulon during a preseason workout April 5. The Carolina League affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers will play two more seasons in Zebulon before moving to Wilson for the 2026 season. Times file photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA['Big swing’ brings Mudcats and Brewers to town]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-dec-27-28-2023-305861</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2023-12-26T22:37:46.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Dec. 27-28, 2023]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/luck-prosperity-served-for-new-years-305845</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2023-12-26T22:14:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Luck, prosperity served for New Year’s]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_f2afe5f0-b8d1-5e10-b721-203e62a4fec0.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Diane Anderson shows off the mustard greens she purchased at Deans Farm Market.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Luck, prosperity served for New Year’s]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/fike-relishing-opportunity-to-host-christmas-tournament-305853</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2023-12-26T22:09:53.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Fike relishing opportunity to host Christmas tournament]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_741a12d8-9ac9-5b8c-8daf-23f71c0c486f.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Beddingfield's Jamauris Howard (23) is contested by Fike's William Monk (3) on a drive to the basket during a game Dec. 1 at Fike. Carl Copeland | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Fike relishing opportunity to host Christmas tournament]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/reverend-john-sutton-305880</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2023-12-26T16:49:36.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Reverend John  Sutton]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_1bee88d6-0760-5c15-90fc-a5f070b202ac.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Reverend John  Sutton]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/cartrenor-best-305879</loc>
    <news:news>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
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        <news:publication_date>2023-12-26T16:48:35.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Cartrenor  Best]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_c3f3fe37-caa2-5add-a5ba-e4e7cf3be56a.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Cartrenor  Best]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/thomas-farmer-305878</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2023-12-26T16:47:31.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Thomas  Farmer]]>
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      <![CDATA[Thomas  Farmer]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/edward-bullock-305877</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2023-12-26T16:46:21.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Edward  Bullock]]>
        </news:title>
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      <![CDATA[Edward  Bullock]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/housing-authority-to-open-2-bedroom-unit-waiting-lists-305574</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2023-12-26T14:01:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Housing authority to open 2-bedroom unit waiting lists]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Eatmon Townhomes is the Wilson Housing Authority’s newest housing option. The WHA will accept applications for its two-bedroom units at Eatmon and three other communities in January.]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Housing authority to open 2-bedroom unit waiting lists]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/new-hope-parade-spreads-christmas-cheer-305897</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2023-12-26T13:59:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[New Hope parade spreads Christmas cheer]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Along with the Silver Lake Volunteer Fire Department, men, women and children of all ages participated in the New Hope Community Christmas Day Parade on Monday morning. Christopher Long | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[New Hope parade spreads Christmas cheer]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/rose-tedder-lewis-305823</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2023-12-26T12:54:03.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Rose Tedder Lewis]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Rose Tedder Lewis]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/edna-stancil-branch-305824</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2023-12-26T12:53:15.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Edna Stancil Branch]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_d276d60d-3fb8-5f9d-a7fe-969c36fd1fbe.jpg</image:loc>
    
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      <![CDATA[Edna Stancil Branch]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/law-enforcement-releases-crime-reports-305785</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2023-12-26T12:16:06.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Law enforcement releases crime reports]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_86bc1cdc-8a50-522e-8e81-4d5dca3a188d.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Eric Leopardi was arrested on fugitive warrants from Douglas County, Colorado. Contributed photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Law enforcement releases crime reports]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/cooper-grants-pardon-to-legislative-aide-nonprofit-founder-305820</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2023-12-26T11:41:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Cooper grants pardon to legislative aide, nonprofit founder]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Gov. Roy Cooper listens as Democratic gubernatorial candidate Josh Stein speaks during an October rally at Shaw University in Raleigh.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Cooper grants pardon to legislative aide, nonprofit founder]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/new-library-books-air-fryer-magic-added-to-collection-305606</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2023-12-26T11:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[New library books: 'Air Fryer Magic' added to collection]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The Wilson County Public Library's main branch at 249 Nash St. N. is shown.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[New library books: 'Air Fryer Magic' added to collection]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/betty-jean-smith-winstead-305822</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2023-12-26T10:51:19.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Betty Jean  Smith Winstead]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_4d88ffac-9fdb-598c-b097-ea9bed4342ee.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Betty Jean  Smith Winstead]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/joan-stancil-thompson-305764</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2023-12-26T08:48:21.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Joan Stancil Thompson]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_5cf0ad0a-e6e3-589c-bcb4-59fc09784fa8.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Joan Stancil Thompson]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/down-to-business-1887-house-sees-new-life-as-bed-and-breakfast-302966</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2023-12-26T01:03:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Down to Business: 1887 house sees new life as bed and breakfast]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_f52aa30c-6d4b-5945-989a-2fe5a0abf248.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Ruben Rendon and Lina Franco have spent the past nine months renovating the 1887 Cora Farmer House at 304 Goldsboro St. E. into a bed and breakfast scheduled to open in January.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Down to Business: 1887 house sees new life as bed and breakfast]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/2023-wilson-county-property-taxes-due-jan-5-304814</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2023-12-25T22:58:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[2023 Wilson County property taxes due Jan. 5]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_dda6a796-53eb-5cbb-9408-54e501fcc986.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Real estate and personal property taxpayers in Wilson County have until Jan. 5 to pay their 2023 taxes without incurring a late fee. The 2024 tax listing period begins Jan. 1 and ends Jan. 31.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[2023 Wilson County property taxes due Jan. 5]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/boys-field-wider-open-than-usual-305678</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2023-12-25T21:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Boys field wider open than usual]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_1a042c7b-90ec-5f2c-81d9-bc33e7294139.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Beddingfield's Jamauris Howard (23) is contested by Fike's William Monk (3) on a drive to the basket during a game Dec. 1 at Fike. Carl Copeland | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Boys field wider open than usual]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/firebirds-mitchell-carves-own-path-305673</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2023-12-25T06:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Firebirds’ Mitchell carves own path]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_b86e1712-b142-56ef-a060-e1c35ce9d0dc.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Southern Nash's Tylik Mitchell (12) runs with the ball during a game at East Wake on Aug. 18 Jyronn Brinkley | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Firebirds’ Mitchell carves own path]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/times-all-area-selections-drive-2023-playoff-runs-305674</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2023-12-25T06:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Times All-Area selections drive 2023 playoff runs]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_7c1c3e40-1ae6-57d7-ad50-b2c44ac41435.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Times All-Area selections drive 2023 playoff runs]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/tigers-richardson-sets-national-standard-305664</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2023-12-25T06:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Tigers’ Richardson sets national standard]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_8571d162-1852-5ad4-b564-660ea79b92eb.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Christian Richardson runs with the ball after making an interception during a state 1-A playoff game against North Moore on Nov. 16 at Wilson Prep. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Tigers’ Richardson sets national standard]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/woodard-lights-demons-fire-in-stretch-run-305669</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2023-12-25T06:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Woodard lights Demons’ fire in stretch run]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_b3036ddc-396a-5daa-ace5-8cd23a18bc4a.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Fike’s Bud Woodard (4) runs with the ball in a Nov. 3 game against Southern Lee. Kathryn Adkins | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Woodard lights Demons’ fire in stretch run]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/dino-mile-adds-art-to-streetscape-305252</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2023-12-24T21:49:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[‘Dino Mile’ adds art to streetscape]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_b7f5fa03-e584-5562-a335-6e26d34f7ba8.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson artist Juan Carlos Duron Martinez works on a crosswalk featuring a triceratops at the corner of Pender and Nash streets in Wilson's Dino Mile.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[‘Dino Mile’ adds art to streetscape]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/church-gives-books-to-students-305330</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2023-12-23T15:23:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Church gives books to students]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The congregation of Winstead United Methodist Church gave each student at Vick Elementary School a book to take home on Tuesday through the Hand in Hand Outreach Ministry. From left are Pastor Rachel Kwashe, church member Sandy Lamm, Assistant Principal David Lott, Principal Annette Faison, church member Peggy Wilson and the Grinch (school employee Chris Woodard).]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Church gives books to students]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/merry-christmas-bulldogs-get-all-america-pitcher-halvorson-back-for-1-more-season-305685</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2023-12-23T00:19:22.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Merry Christmas! Bulldogs get All-America pitcher Halvorson back for 1 more season]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_06a719aa-9819-5720-b2db-a4734aff24ed.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Barton College left-hander Tanner Halvorson fires a pitch during a home game against UNC Pembroke on April 23 at Nixon Field. Halvorson, a first-team All-American last season, was granted another year of eligibility by the NCAA and will return for the spring semester. Matt Proseus | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Merry Christmas! Bulldogs get All-America pitcher Halvorson back for 1 more season]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/knights-top-eagles-for-christmas-tournament-title-305683</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2023-12-22T23:52:17.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Knights top Eagles for Christmas Tournament title]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_13d953c5-f938-5b88-bbf7-28efd2b3d8c5.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Greenfield players are presented with the Greenfield Christmas Tournament championship plaque after defeating Fayetteville Academy 64-62 in the title game on Friday, Dec. 22. Carl Copeland | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Knights top Eagles for Christmas Tournament title]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/lady-bruins-look-to-defend-crown-305677</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2023-12-22T22:11:18.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Lady Bruins look to defend crown]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_6e040a63-83b1-520c-a816-aaeb4b376e2d.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Beddingfield's Pinky Marshall (1) shoots over Fike's Emory Skinner (11) during a game Dec. 1 at Fike. Carl Copeland | Special to the Times]]>
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    <![CDATA[Julius A. Barnes, left, and Gregory Devon Winstead Jr. face charges in a Wednesday shooting on Kent Drive. Police also charged a juvenile suspect whose name wasn’t disclosed due to his age.]]>
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