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          <![CDATA[Deputies capture wanted man]]>
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    <![CDATA[Darius Antwan Horne]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-01-22T18:30:20.142Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Preparing brine for roads]]>
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    <![CDATA[Preparing brine for roads
N.C. Department of Transportation workers prepare brine to pump into trucks for spreading on Wilson County roadways Thursday ahead of the weekend winter storm. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Preparing brine for roads]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-01-22T18:26:47.395Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[County Planning Board approves updated UDO]]>
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    <![CDATA[The Wilson County Planning Board listen to comments from Blake Boykin, a homebuilder who says local businesses in his line of work will be affected negatively by the county's new unified development ordinance.]]>
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      <![CDATA[County Planning Board approves updated UDO]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/school-personnel-changes-approved-1087b9a0</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-01-22T17:07:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[School personnel changes approved]]>
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    <![CDATA[Stock photo | DeltaWorks via Pixabay]]>
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      <![CDATA[School personnel changes approved]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/for-your-health/45-years-of-saying-thanks-tradition-defines-hospital-8cf2c929</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-01-22T14:36:36.623Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[45 years of saying thanks: Tradition defines hospital
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      <![CDATA[45 years of saying thanks: Tradition defines hospital
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/wysa-13u-girls-earn-trip-to-national-premier-league-finals-this-summer-e09229ce</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-01-22T03:49:29.506Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[WYSA 13U Girls earn trip to National Premier League Finals this summer]]>
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    <![CDATA[The WYSA U13 Girls won their age division at the National Premier League's South Atlantic Regional tournament in Atlanta and earned a spot at the NPL national championships in July in Denver. Team members are, front from left, Kate Pitts, Grayson Bass, Jaylynn Frazier, Rylee Cain, Eva Stallbaumer and Kate Vanderpool. Back row: Brinkley Metts, Ava Bridgers, Mia Hauser, Skylar Howell, head coach Dillon Everette, Trinity Bolden, Emma Grace Rhodes, Alayna Wilson and Kamryn Williams. Contributed photo]]>
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      <![CDATA[WYSA 13U Girls earn trip to National Premier League Finals this summer]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/middle-school-roundup-darden-boys-speight-girls-stay-unbeaten-in-county-play-91acf472</loc>
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            <news:language>en</news:language>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-01-22T03:47:21.335Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[MIDDLE SCHOOL ROUNDUP: Darden boys, Speight girls stay unbeaten in county play]]>
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      <![CDATA[MIDDLE SCHOOL ROUNDUP: Darden boys, Speight girls stay unbeaten in county play]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/farris-thomas-law-student-athlete-of-the-week-sam-allegood-community-christian-school-3f4e7638</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>2026-01-22T03:43:45.079Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Farris & Thomas Law Student-Athlete of the Week: Sam Allegood, Community Christian School]]>
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      <![CDATA[Farris & Thomas Law Student-Athlete of the Week: Sam Allegood, Community Christian School]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/small-steps-fresh-air-and-changing-your-perspective-be5b7151</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-22T03:40:06.233Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Small steps, fresh air and changing your perspective]]>
        </news:title>
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      <![CDATA[Small steps, fresh air and changing your perspective]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-jan-22-23-2026-feb13d7c</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-22T03:36:10.277Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Jan. 22-23, 2026]]>
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      <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Jan. 22-23, 2026]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/letters/disrupting-church-service-isnt-peaceful-protest-12823470</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-21T22:28:24.149Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Disrupting church service isn’t peaceful protest]]>
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    <![CDATA[Stock photo | protestantsbarr via Pixabay]]>
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      <![CDATA[Disrupting church service isn’t peaceful protest]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/johnson-johnsons-2nd-investment-will-fuel-wilsons-progress-7f6c28f0</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-21T22:25:27.857Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Johnson & Johnson’s 2nd investment will fuel Wilson’s progress]]>
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    <![CDATA[Dante Pittman was appointed to N.C. Military Affairs Commission. ]]>
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      <![CDATA[Johnson & Johnson’s 2nd investment will fuel Wilson’s progress]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/knowing-when-to-say-when-67b9875d</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-21T22:23:02.689Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Knowing when to say when]]>
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    <![CDATA[Stock photo | JillWellington via Pixabay]]>
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      <![CDATA[Knowing when to say when]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/economic-growth-brings-lifestyle-change-7e39fbd9</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-21T22:20:52.646Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Economic growth brings lifestyle change
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        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[Stock photo | jannonivergall via Pixabay]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Economic growth brings lifestyle change
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/lets-get-real-021aecb0</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-01-21T22:18:49.914Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Let’s get real]]>
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    <![CDATA[Stock photo | suc via Pixabay]]>
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      <![CDATA[Let’s get real]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/its-time-to-prepare-for-weekend-winter-storm-b7ab331f</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-01-21T19:56:02.312Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[UPDATED: It’s time to prepare for weekend winter storm ]]>
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    <![CDATA[P.L. Woodard & Co. employee Jaden Morgan loads ice melt into a customer's car on Barnes Street in Wilson on Wednesday. ]]>
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      <![CDATA[UPDATED: It’s time to prepare for weekend winter storm ]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/roses-opens-thursday-grand-opening-next-week-a4afd9b2</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-01-21T16:55:26.214Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Roses opens Thursday; grand opening is next week]]>
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    <![CDATA[Variety Wholesalers District Manager Stacie Hassell lifts a washcloth out of the 50 cent washcloth bin inside Wilson's new Roses store. She said the item has been a company mainstay for years.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Roses opens Thursday; grand opening is next week]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/arcade-has-history-of-police-calls-fc1c4687</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-21T16:21:18.689Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Board: Sweepstakes business must close until it complies with standards
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The Wilson Board of Adjustments listens to testimony from Demestrius Boston, second from right, as Wilson Police Department Capt. William Page stands at far right . ]]>
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      <![CDATA[Board: Sweepstakes business must close until it complies with standards
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/demons-end-long-skid-vs-warriors-f61f849a</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>2026-01-21T12:33:41.633Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Demons end long skid vs. Warriors]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <![CDATA[Fike's Ty'lik Taylor (2) goes up for a shot as Hunt's Aarion Bryant (21) tries to get while Fike's Jayonta Blanchard (5) and Na'sir Hines (5) trail the play during a game Tuesday, Jan. 20, at Fike. Kayla Ruffin | Special to the Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Demons end long skid vs. Warriors]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/hunt-girls-work-ot-to-pay-fike-back-59-55-5ae5e4eb</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-01-21T06:07:56.658Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Hunt girls work OT to pay Fike back, 59-55]]>
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    </news:news>
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    <![CDATA[Hunt's Juliana Jones (22) lifts up a shot as Fike's Claire Lewis (12) defends during a game Tuesday, Jan. 20, at Fike. Kayla Ruffin | Special to the Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Hunt girls work OT to pay Fike back, 59-55]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/sallie-b-girls-stop-north-edgecombe-in-ot-45-40-bd727f9e</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-01-21T05:57:55.186Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Sallie B girls stop North Edgecombe in OT, 45-40]]>
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    <![CDATA[Sallie B. Howard's Uriyjah Chance puts up a shot on the break during a 1-A Eastern Carolina Athletic Conference game against North Edgecombe on Tuesday, Jan. 20, at Sallie B. Howard School. Nino Villaverde | Special to the Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Sallie B girls stop North Edgecombe in OT, 45-40]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/eagles-strong-finish-cant-overcome-weak-start-in-loss-to-warriors-62adc8de</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-21T05:53:09.849Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Eagles’ strong finish can’t overcome weak start in loss to Warriors]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <![CDATA[Sallie B. Howard's Donnell Ricks (11) powers up for a shot under the basket as teammates Josh Simmons (5) and Josiah Perpignan, hidden, look on during a 1-A Eastern Carolina Athletic Conference game against North Edgecombe on Tuesday, Jan. 20, at Sallie B. Howard School. Nino Villaverde | Special to the Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Eagles’ strong finish can’t overcome weak start in loss to Warriors]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-roundup-tigers-keep-on-trucking-with-pair-of-50-point-wins-155607d8</loc>
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        <news:publication>
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            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-21T05:50:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Tigers keep on trucking with pair of 50-point wins]]>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_1b6578f8-2ee4-455a-98e9-27d369aae53b.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Prep sophomore Paris Best (5), dribbling the ball during a home game Jan. 13, scored 15 points in each game as the Tigers won twice this week by at least 50 points per game, defeating West Craven on Monday and Rocky Mount Prep on Tuesday. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Tigers keep on trucking with pair of 50-point wins]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-jan-21-22-2026-89b8b9a1</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-21T05:47:04.752Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Jan. 21-22, 2026]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_6d4b681e-92ee-4038-93c3-d70c9000a845.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Jan. 21-22, 2026]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/letters/wilson-shoppers-paying-it-forward-3af60de1</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-20T22:22:22.964Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wilson shoppers paying it forward]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_8ac5bc0a-fa65-4c38-8739-8dacf13c5bfc.jpg</image:loc>
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    <![CDATA[Stock photo | PublicDomainPictures via Pixabay]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Wilson shoppers paying it forward]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/what-it-means-to-live-on-minimum-wage-in-nc-e8f270b8</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-20T22:03:57.133Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[What it means to live on minimum wage in NC]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Stock photo | tadhanna via Pixabay]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[What it means to live on minimum wage in NC]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/the-north-carolina-gop-and-its-fear-of-voters-19a71df6</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-20T22:01:55.491Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[The North Carolina GOP and its fear of voters]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The North Carolina Legislative Building is shown in downtown Raleigh.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[The North Carolina GOP and its fear of voters]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/nc-enjoys-status-as-destination-state-but-not-for-business-lawsuits-b2221e18</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-20T21:59:34.860Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[NC enjoys status as destination state, but not for business lawsuits]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Stock photo | stokpic via Pixabay]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[NC enjoys status as destination state, but not for business lawsuits]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/kings-dream-was-never-finished-ef555d5c</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-20T21:56:55.502Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[King’s dream was never finished]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:image>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Stock photo | GregReese via Pixabay]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[King’s dream was never finished]]>
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</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/wilson-airport-left-without-fuel-as-operator-halts-services-bd281d1b</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-20T20:15:52.732Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wilson airport left without fuel as operator halts services  ]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[An Aventist World Aviation plane takes off to head to Rocky-Mount-Wilson Regional Airport to take on fuel on last week. Aircraft fuel sales ceased at Wilson Industrial Air Center  when the FBO stopped operation on Jan. 9. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Wilson airport left without fuel as operator halts services  ]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/state-board-overrules-wilson-decision-on-knights-candidacy-6363e03e</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-20T19:46:10.893Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA['Mr. Knight is a candidate': State board overrules Wilson decision]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson County Sheriff candidate Bobby Knight]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA['Mr. Knight is a candidate': State board overrules Wilson decision]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/burroughs-named-coo-of-wilson-medical-centers-393edc6a</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-20T19:09:37.367Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Burroughs named COO of Wilson Medical Center]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_c7a80e74-5f5f-418c-afe4-a05b26c326e4.jpeg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Susan Burroughs]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Burroughs named COO of Wilson Medical Center]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/wilsonian/snowfall-a-welcomedsite-around-here-b9b45f99</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-20T15:33:48.423Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Snowfall a welcomed site around here]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_3b53566f-5f6a-4238-9410-763eda2eaa43.JPG</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Chelsea Wilson and daughter Hazel slide down a snowy slope near the Wilson Recreation Center in Wilson in January last year. Drew C. Wilson | Wilsonian]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Snowfall a welcomed site around here]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/housing-authority-opens-waiting-list-for-townhomes-f68df610</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-20T15:23:14.402Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Housing authority opens waiting list for townhomes]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_5b47df48-f99f-4b63-83dd-8296f3c8608c.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The application process for Eatmon Townhomes begins Feb. 2. Contributed photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Housing authority opens waiting list for townhomes]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/bulldogs-bomb-trailblazers-in-mlk-day-romp-779ca2b1</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-20T06:55:57.350Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Bulldogs bomb Trailblazers in MLK Day romp]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_57805484-8044-4d01-a8db-fb367a30a0ef.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Barton's Trey Fields (21) comes down with a defensive rebound in front of teammates Jaylen Faber (3) and Nicholas Evans (22) during a home game against North Greenville on Monday, Jan. 19, at Wilson Gym. Paul Durham | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Bulldogs bomb Trailblazers in MLK Day romp]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/locked-in-barton-locks-down-ngu-79-62-b276ee43</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-20T06:53:41.076Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Locked-in Barton locks down NGU, 79-62]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_ff25e81b-f5f9-4548-a652-96359e5dc182.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Barton's Lauren Mingo (25) comes up with a steal as three North Greenville players give chase during a game Monday, Jan. 19, at Wilson Gymnasium. Paul Durham | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Locked-in Barton locks down NGU, 79-62]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-roundup-demons-prep-for-warriors-with-mlk-day-win-cecc1a77</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-20T06:50:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Demons prep for Warriors with MLK Day win]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_64afb52f-aa15-4f8a-8e45-560d0c2ccc07.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Fike center Daquavis Greene (35), muscling up for a shot during a home game against C.B. Aycock on Friday, had 18 points in the Golden Demons' 75-44 defeat of North Pitt as part of an MLK Day showcase Monday, Jan. 19, at Farmville Central. Fike hosts Hunt on Tuesday evening. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Demons prep for Warriors with MLK Day win]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-jan-20-21-2026-1a181718</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-20T05:10:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Jan. 20-21, 2026]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_1b694b1e-f331-4a9a-b6d2-09fc68e5c9e5.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Jan. 20-21, 2026]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/letters/whats-next-america-94b9466a</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-20T04:46:25.001Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[What’s next, America?]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_e3f23d6f-2d9e-4803-9d15-563a18cef4bf.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Stock photo | PublicDomainPictures via Pixabay]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[What’s next, America?]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/kids-like-me-are-proving-democracy-isnt-just-for-adults-38bf951b</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-20T04:43:53.883Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Kids like me are proving democracy isn’t just for adults]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Stock photo | asteinfest via Pixabay]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Kids like me are proving democracy isn’t just for adults]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/liberty-and-generosity-form-virtuous-circle-c198fc4d</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-20T04:42:06.112Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Liberty and generosity form virtuous circle]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Stock photo | StockSnap via Pixabay]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Liberty and generosity form virtuous circle]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/harrigans-manipulative-anti-urban-populism-a28354e0</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-20T04:39:55.613Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Harrigan’s manipulative, anti-urban populism]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_99d3d3fc-3bd2-45e8-8b36-a9bb2b55b67d.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Stock photo | dpsquaredesign via Pixabay]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Harrigan’s manipulative, anti-urban populism]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/recipe-vs-result-does-the-us-government-actually-exist-5d9c5804</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-20T04:38:00.461Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Recipe vs. result: Does the US government actually exist?]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_fc632aa4-448a-447b-856f-43e51a52a2c8.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Stock photo | Mylene2401 via Pixabay]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Recipe vs. result: Does the US government actually exist?]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/editorials/our-opinion-wilson-council-should-reconsider-video-blackout-f2d917b1</loc>
    <news:news>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-20T04:36:22.057Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Our Opinion: Wilson council should reconsider video blackout]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[Mayor Carlton Stevens photographs pieces of marble that were unearthed by a contractor during a city stormwater improvement project at the Vick Cemetery on Wednesday.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Our Opinion: Wilson council should reconsider video blackout]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-01-19T18:26:08.876Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Wingstop opens to a crowd in Wilson]]>
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    <![CDATA[Dean Wrenn, director of operations for Legacy Wings, a Wingstop franchisee, poses outside the new Wilson location on the first day of its soft launch. Inside, dozens of Wilson residents on their first Wilson Wingstop wings. Christopher Long | Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Wingstop opens to a crowd in Wilson]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/e-edition/tuesday-january-20-2026-331c1c8d</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-01-19T16:48:37.219Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Tuesday, January 20, 2026]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/breakfast-keeps-kings-message-alive-5c228e8e</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-01-19T16:23:26.063Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Breakfast keeps King’s message alive]]>
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    <![CDATA[Soloist Percy Robertson of the Sallie B. Howard High School Chorus sings during Monday's 32nd annual Ecumenical Prayer Breakfast at the Darden Alumni Center in Wilson. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Breakfast keeps King’s message alive]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-01-19T15:52:54.708Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Hunt-Fike rivalry reignites as playoff picture sharpens]]>
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    <![CDATA[Hunt's Tyler Pridgen (11) dribbles the ball while being guarded by Jayonta Blanchard of Fike during a game Dec. 27 at Beddingfield. The Warriors visit the Golden Demons on Tuesday, Jan. 20. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Hunt-Fike rivalry reignites as playoff picture sharpens]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-01-19T14:04:07.715Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Community briefs: Meetings, blood drive, special events planned]]>
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    <![CDATA[Community briefs are published as a public service of The Wilson Times. Email submissions to 
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      <![CDATA[Community briefs: Meetings, blood drive, special events planned]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/move-over-laws-not-optional-820bd33d</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-01-19T13:38:47.734Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[‘Move over; people are working’: Trooper, tow truck driver recall crash, urge drivers to slow down
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Johnnie Mitchell said he was almost killed when a driver on Interstate 587 struck him as he attempted to retrieve a wrecked vehicle on the highway on Nov. 28. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[‘Move over; people are working’: Trooper, tow truck driver recall crash, urge drivers to slow down
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        <news:publication_date>2026-01-19T13:22:13.089Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Eagles, Tigers, Warriors compete at Franklinton meet]]>
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      <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Eagles, Tigers, Warriors compete at Franklinton meet]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/deed-transfers/wilson-county-deed-transfers-recorded-week-of-jan-5-9-e05a1691</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-01-18T21:45:59.864Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wilson County deed transfers recorded week of Jan. 5-9]]>
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    <![CDATA[Stock photo]]>
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      <![CDATA[Wilson County deed transfers recorded week of Jan. 5-9]]>
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<url>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-01-18T21:20:13.262Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Down to Business: Potters produces beads used every day]]>
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    <![CDATA[Glass beads manufactured by Potters come in several sizes, from individual beads as large as a grain of salt to beads small enough to get lost in the palm of your hand. Christopher Long | Times]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Down to Business: Potters produces beads used every day]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/entertainment-plus/exhibit-debuts-artwork-by-nash-art-club-5f6011a7</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-18T20:42:05.698Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Exhibit presents artwork by Nash Art Club ]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[This photo shows a few examples of the artwork by inmates in the Nash Correctional Institution's art club currently on display in Wilson Arts' Brown Family Studio 1 through Feb. 19 alongside the Wilson Active Artist Association’s Biennial Group Exhibition. Janelle Clevinger | Special to the Times]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Exhibit presents artwork by Nash Art Club ]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/parking-lot-should-be-ready-for-warbirds-games-1aee59f9</loc>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-18T20:34:36.586Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Parking lot should be ready for Warbirds’ games]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson City Council approved paying for a new gravel parking lot at the corner of Jones and Lodge streets that will service the new stadium where the Warbirds will play. Christopher Long | Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Parking lot should be ready for Warbirds’ games]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/barton-rallies-to-win-at-converse-89-86-a6ce43ce</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-01-18T19:12:56.505Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Barton rallies to win at Converse, 89-86]]>
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    <![CDATA[Barton's Isaiah Davis, shooting a free throw during a game at Wilson Gym earlier this season, led the Bulldogs with 17 points in their 89-86 victory Saturday, Jan. 17, at Converse in Spartanburg, S.C. Lynda Nielsen | Barton College]]>
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      <![CDATA[Barton rallies to win at Converse, 89-86]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/sleight-goes-wild-as-bulldogs-hammer-valkyries-90-62-c190dfed</loc>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-18T19:11:30.833Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Sleight goes wild as Bulldogs hammer Valkyries, 90-62]]>
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    <![CDATA[Barton sophomore guard Layne Sleight, dribbling the ball during a home game Nov. 29, fired in a season-high 31 points Saturday, Jan. 17, as the Bulldogs routed host Converse 90-62 in Spartanburg, S.C. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Sleight goes wild as Bulldogs hammer Valkyries, 90-62]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/georgia-tech-hands-nc-state-78-74-setback-as-defensive-progress-free-throws-unravel-2e7ed575</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-01-18T16:55:21.914Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Georgia Tech hands NC State 78-74 setback as defensive progress, free throws unravel  ]]>
        </news:title>
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      <![CDATA[Georgia Tech hands NC State 78-74 setback as defensive progress, free throws unravel  ]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-jan-19-20-2026-b1003658</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-01-18T16:30:12.457Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Jan. 19-20, 2026]]>
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      <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Jan. 19-20, 2026]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/firefighters-fight-wildfire-in-two-counties-2206cf9a</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-01-17T22:21:16.046Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Firefighters battle wildfires in 2 counties]]>
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    <![CDATA[Firefighters pump water on a woods fire on the 7700 block of East Langley Road on Saturday.  ]]>
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      <![CDATA[Firefighters battle wildfires in 2 counties]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/hunt-hums-past-rocky-mount-69-54-for-10th-straight-win-0f76b6fe</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-01-17T07:30:04.844Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Hunt hums past Rocky Mount 69-54 for 10th straight win]]>
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    <![CDATA[Hunt's Na'sir Hines (5) goes airborne with the ball during a game against Rocky Mount on Friday, Jan. 16, at Hunt. Kayla Ruffin | Special to the Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Hunt hums past Rocky Mount 69-54 for 10th straight win]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/gryphons-slug-warriors-56-18-0e26307e</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-01-17T07:26:55.625Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Gryphons slug Warriors 56-18]]>
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    <![CDATA[Hunt's Deoni Artis (1) puts up a shot as Rocky Mount's Kira Jones (14) defends during a game Friday, Jan. 16, at Hunt. Kayla Ruffin | Special to the Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Gryphons slug Warriors 56-18]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/demons-crunch-falcons-to-keep-pace-in-big-east-00a6e257</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-01-17T07:23:07.494Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Demons crunch Falcons to keep pace in Big East
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        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[Fike's Tyleek Neal, right, finds his path to the basket is impeded by C.B. Aycock's Caleb Jackson (10) during a game Friday, Jan. 16, at Fike. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Demons crunch Falcons to keep pace in Big East
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/cba-wears-down-fike-girls-44-32-ad704236</loc>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-17T07:19:39.433Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[CBA wears down Fike girls 44-32]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <![CDATA[C.B. Aycock's Alonna Frederick (25) works inside against Fike's Claire Lewis, left, as Golden Demons' Luna San Juan-Jaimes (10) goes for the steal during a game Friday, Jan. 16, at Fike. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[CBA wears down Fike girls 44-32]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/cycs-demote-generals-81-75-a1ced8f8</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-17T07:04:49.604Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Cycs demote Generals, 81-75]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Community Christian senior Samuel Allegood shoots a hook shot during a home game against Wayne Prep on Friday, Jan. 16, at the Peace Church gym. Nino Villaverde | Special to the Times]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Cycs demote Generals, 81-75]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/ccs-girls-clip-wayne-prep-for-3rd-win-of-week-0dcf0c55</loc>
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          <![CDATA[CCS girls clip Wayne Prep for 3rd win of week]]>
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    <![CDATA[Community Christian's Lauren Carter (2) goes up for a show during a home game against Wayne Prep on Friday, Jan. 16, at the Peace Church gym. Nino Villaverde | Special to the Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[CCS girls clip Wayne Prep for 3rd win of week]]>
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          <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Chargers rip Hilltop Christian to seize region lead]]>
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    <![CDATA[Wilson Christian's Jayden Simms, dribbling the ball during a home game Tuesday, had 11 points as the Chargers defeated host Hilltop Christian 51-35 in Fuquay-Varina on Friday, Jan. 16. Nino Villaverde | Special to the Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Chargers rip Hilltop Christian to seize region lead]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-jan-17-18-2026-477344d7</loc>
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          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Jan. 17-18, 2026]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-01-16T21:15:17.128Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Knight’s appeal to be heard Tuesday morning]]>
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    <![CDATA[Bobby Knight]]>
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      <![CDATA[Knight’s appeal to be heard Tuesday morning]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-01-16T19:58:23.634Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[‘We speak as living descendants’: Vick Cemetery concerns dominate city council’s public comment]]>
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    <![CDATA[Residents called for answers after headstone fragments were uncovered and are still exposed at Vick Cemetery after ditch work along Bishop L.N. Forbes St. SE.]]>
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      <![CDATA[‘We speak as living descendants’: Vick Cemetery concerns dominate city council’s public comment]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-01-16T19:10:56.865Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Application process begins for 3 public housing communities
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    <![CDATA[The Wilson Housing Authority is opening the waiting list at Whitfield, Forrest Road and E.B. Jordan homes. Contributed photo]]>
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      <![CDATA[Application process begins for 3 public housing communities
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        <news:publication_date>2026-01-16T17:54:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Community briefs: Variety of events planned for coming weeks]]>
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    <![CDATA[Community briefs are published as a public service of The Wilson Times. Email submissions to 
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      <![CDATA[Community briefs: Variety of events planned for coming weeks]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/dr-kings-warnings-seem-more-prescient-than-ever-21f0e087</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-01-16T17:21:01.684Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Dr. King’s warnings seem more prescient than ever]]>
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    <![CDATA[Stock photo | huntlh via Pixabay]]>
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      <![CDATA[Dr. King’s warnings seem more prescient than ever]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-01-16T17:18:31.884Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[What SCOTUS decision on girls’ sports might mean for NC]]>
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    <![CDATA[Stock photo | KeithJJ via Pixabay]]>
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      <![CDATA[What SCOTUS decision on girls’ sports might mean for NC]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/greenland-really-006cfe87</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-01-16T17:16:26.075Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Greenland? Really?]]>
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    <![CDATA[Stock photo | Barni1 via Pixabay]]>
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      <![CDATA[Greenland? Really?]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/editorials/our-opinion-mlks-dream-should-convict-challenge-and-unite-us-92c8fd80</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-01-16T17:14:06.899Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Our Opinion: MLK's dream should convict, challenge and unite us]]>
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    <![CDATA[Stock photo | WikiImages via Pixabay]]>
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      <![CDATA[Our Opinion: MLK's dream should convict, challenge and unite us]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/johnson-johnson-public-hearing-scheduled-for-jan-29-9fd389e3</loc>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-16T16:10:19.777Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Public hearing to decide $52M in J&J incentives]]>
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    <![CDATA[The Wilson City Council and Wilson County Board of Commissioners will hold a joint public hearing Jan. 29 for the second facility Johnson & Johnson is bringing to Wilson. Pictured is the first facility, currently under construction.]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Public hearing to decide $52M in J&J incentives]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/church-news-churches-plan-weekly-and-special-services-0504c066</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-01-16T16:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Church news: Churches plan weekly and special services]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/council-approves-mall-demolition-bid-1b7f6efe</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-16T15:10:16.002Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Council OKs mall demolition bid; mall should come down by end of June
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        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[City Manager Rodger Lentz gave Wilson City Council members a report that the mall will be demolished by the end of June. Council members approved a bid to demolish the mall at the monthly meeting Thursday night.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Council OKs mall demolition bid; mall should come down by end of June
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/knights-outlast-4-a-wesleyan-christian-ab0ac51c</loc>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-16T13:42:41.856Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Knights outlast 4-A Wesleyan Christian]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Greenfield's Kobe Edwards drives to the basket for a layup during a game Thursday, Jan. 15, at Wesleyan Christian in High Point. Michael Lindsay | Special to the Times]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Knights outlast 4-A Wesleyan Christian]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-roundup-ventura-paces-cyclones-in-key-macaa-win-ccd4c260</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-16T13:28:23.627Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Ventura paces Cyclones in key MACAA win]]>
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    <![CDATA[Community Christian senior Abril Ventura (21), defending during a game against Sallie B. Howard on Dec. 2, led the Cyclones with 14 points in their 46-43 at Pamlico Christian in Bayboro on Thursday, Jan. 15. Nino Villaverde | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Ventura paces Cyclones in key MACAA win]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/e-edition/friday-january-16-2026-b2491f95</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-01-16T04:50:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Friday, January 16, 2026]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/alpha-dawgs-youth-program-a-common-thread-for-wilson-high-school-football-success-5e4fdb65</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-01-16T03:16:50.624Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Alpha Dawgs youth program a common thread for Wilson high school football success]]>
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    <![CDATA[The East Carolina Alpha Dawgs youth football program served as a common background for many Wilson high school players this fall, including several members of NCHSAA 1-A champion Wilson Prep and 5-A runner-up Hunt. In the front row of the photo at the left are current Wilson Prep linebacker Shimar Williams and current Hunt running back Doryan Jones while clockwise from the top middle are three seniors—Reginald Holmes, Travon Usher and Ethan Nelson—who helped Wilson Prep win its first state championship. Contributed photos]]>
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      <![CDATA[Alpha Dawgs youth program a common thread for Wilson high school football success]]>
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<url>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-01-16T03:07:39.223Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[MIDDLE SCHOOL ROUNDUP: Vikings get past Bucks, Edwards for 3rd win of week]]>
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      <![CDATA[MIDDLE SCHOOL ROUNDUP: Vikings get past Bucks, Edwards for 3rd win of week]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-jan-16-17-2026-f387514c</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-01-16T03:06:10.359Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Jan. 16-17, 2026]]>
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      <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Jan. 16-17, 2026]]>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-15T21:07:34.116Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Barton student-athlete signs with Wilson Police Department]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[Joshua Shockley, right, a Barton College student who is majoring in criminology and criminal justice sciences and who just signed as a cadet with the Wilson Police Department, gets some brotherly love from big brother Caleb Shockley, chief of the Nashville Police Department at a signing event on Wednesday. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Barton student-athlete signs with Wilson Police Department]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-01-15T20:27:56.353Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[When your take-home pay won’t take you home, why have a minimum wage at all?]]>
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    <![CDATA[Stock photo | Ralphs_Fotos via Pixabay]]>
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      <![CDATA[When your take-home pay won’t take you home, why have a minimum wage at all?]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/war-powers-resolution-the-senate-had-one-job-0b324cf1</loc>
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    <![CDATA[Downtown lighthouse glows
The Cape Hattreras Lighthouse replica at Worrell's Seafood at the corner of Goldsboro and Barnes streets lit the way on Tuesday night. Worrell's is hiring, according to a post on the restaurant's Facebook page, as owners prepare to open. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
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    <![CDATA[Judi Thurson hangs a white flag at St. John AME Zion Church on Jan. 4, letting people know a warming station was open. Thurston, United Way of Wilson executive director, voluteers at Wilson's warming station sites. Contributed photo]]>
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      <![CDATA[Demons handle Rams for 5th straight win]]>
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    <![CDATA[Greene Central's Jazmine Davis (10) dribbles the ball as Fike's Emory Skinner defends during a game Wednesday, Jan. 14, at Fike.  Paul Durham | Times]]>
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    <![CDATA[Beddingfield's Breanna Hinnant, with the ball, is defended by Kathryn Pitts (3) of North Johnston during a game Wednesday, Jan. 14, at Beddingfield. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[NJ girls stifle Beddingfield in 4th, 43-33]]>
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          <![CDATA[Farris & Thomas Law Student-Athlete of the Week: Breanna Hinnant, Beddingfield High]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-01-14T23:08:29.003Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[‘The system needs an overall overhaul’: Elm City board pursuing sprayfield compliance]]>
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    <![CDATA[Mayor Pro Tem Linda O'Boyle, from left, Mayor Gil Wheeler and Commissioner Bud Pittman listen to a report from Commissioner Gabe Merando on needed wastewater supplies.]]>
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      <![CDATA[‘The system needs an overall overhaul’: Elm City board pursuing sprayfield compliance]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-01-14T22:00:37.447Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[City, county had 13 homicides in 2025]]>
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    <![CDATA[Police investigate a homicide on Kenan Street between Park Avenue West and Daniel Street West on Jan. 4. No charges have been filed in the death. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[City, county had 13 homicides in 2025]]>
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<url>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-01-14T21:18:40.138Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Airport called ‘vital’ to area economy]]>
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    <![CDATA[N.C. Rep. Dante Pittman, airport director Josh Pusser, and Rocky Mount-Wilson Regional Airport Authority Chairman Garry Hodges stand on the tarmac near jets on Monday. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Airport called ‘vital’ to area economy]]>
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<url>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-01-14T20:40:15.848Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Black Creek man charged with robbery]]>
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    <![CDATA[Elijah Moore]]>
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      <![CDATA[Black Creek man charged with robbery]]>
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      <![CDATA[Ignorant loudmouths]]>
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<url>
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          <![CDATA[Transparency will help UNC campuses, not harm them]]>
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      <![CDATA[Transparency will help UNC campuses, not harm them]]>
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          <![CDATA[Build North Carolina’s future with American cement]]>
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      <![CDATA[Build North Carolina’s future with American cement]]>
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      <![CDATA[Negotiations would help Iran’s protesters. War only helps its leaders]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Prep freshman Trey Atkinson (1) launches one of his five 3-pointers during a win at home against Washington County on Tuesday, Jan. 13. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Atkinson’s 5 treys spark Tigers to birthday win]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/wilson-prep-girls-hammer-washington-co-in-ecac-debut-5419fb14</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-14T13:07:08.849Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wilson Prep girls hammer Washington Co. in ECAC debut]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_ef7fd8ee-d7bc-4e17-834f-8c33f37f5888.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Prep sophomore center MyAngel Brimage, with the ball, pump-fakes her Washington County defender into the air during a game Tuesday, Jan. 13, at Wilson Prep. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Wilson Prep girls hammer Washington Co. in ECAC debut]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/parrott-pulls-away-from-wca-boys-in-4th-quarter-56-47-8cc93186</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-14T12:55:18.599Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Parrott pulls away from WCA boys in 4th quarter, 56-47]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Christian's Aidan Tant (1) goes up for a layup during a home game against Parrott Academy on Tuesday, Jan. 13. Nino Villaverde | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Parrott pulls away from WCA boys in 4th quarter, 56-47]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/lady-chargers-fade-in-4th-vs-patriots-37-29-e5431555</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-14T12:53:22.210Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Lady Chargers fade in 4th vs. Patriots, 37-29]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Christian's Reagan Sherrod (20) dribbles the ball in traffic during a home game against Parrott Academy on Tuesday, Jan. 13. Nino Villaverde | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Lady Chargers fade in 4th vs. Patriots, 37-29]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-roundup-warriors-defeat-knights-74-61-to-take-control-of-big-east-b07e7f63</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-14T12:50:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Warriors defeat Knights 74-61 to take control of Big East]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Hunt senior Jamauris Howard (3), pulling up for a jumper during a game Dec. 29 at Beddingfield, had 20 points in the Warriors' 74-61 victory Tuesday, Jan. 13, at Northern Nash. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Warriors defeat Knights 74-61 to take control of Big East]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/barton-rally-falls-short-in-ot-vs-fmu-61-59-3869a26a</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-14T11:43:32.671Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Barton rally falls short in OT vs. FMU, 61-59]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_4d5a2c9c-f011-4b31-9804-0be0045542a1.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Barton guard Jaylen Faber (3) dribbles the ball during a home game against Francis Marion on Tuesday, Jan. 13, at Wilson Gymnasium. Lynda Nielsen | Barton College]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Barton rally falls short in OT vs. FMU, 61-59]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/patriots-surge-past-bulldogs-67-42-26b7f0fa</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-14T11:41:42.060Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Patriots surge past Bulldogs 67-42]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_88a3ed34-fe0f-459f-ac84-85cf7752f941.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Barton guard Celeste Bailey (33) dribbles the ball during a home game against Francis Marion on Tuesday, Jan. 13, at Wilson Gymnasium. Lynda Nielsen | Barton College]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Patriots surge past Bulldogs 67-42]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-jan-14-15-2026-7f11807c</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-14T11:26:03.887Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Jan. 14-15, 2026]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_f971d52d-d1c4-4aaf-b34d-52a5bcaa3a7a.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Jan. 14-15, 2026]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/school-district-seeks-quotes-for-bus-garage-02f6a06e</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-13T23:14:14.967Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[School board seeks estimates for bus garage repair
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        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_75922d37-6267-401a-8878-d0802557b159.JPG</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Rhyan Breen, a member of the Wilson County Board of Education, left, told the board that it will have to decide whether to reconstruct or renovate the fire-damaged district bus garage. Wilson County Schools Superintendent Lane Mills is at right. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[School board seeks estimates for bus garage repair
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    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/county-commissioners-honor-retirees-9b88a7a5</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-13T22:54:59.565Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wilson County commissioners honor retirees]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_4b12c942-85c9-4d0f-9ed3-ef968d1d7de2.JPG</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[County Manager Ron Hunt, left, shakes hands with Gordon Deno, retiring director of Wilson County Emergency Management, after Deno was presented his fire helmet as a thanks for his many years of service to Wilson County. Christopher Long | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Wilson County commissioners honor retirees]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/knights-appeal-pushed-back-by-ncsbe-e6db4de0</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-13T22:40:37.681Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[State elections board delays Knight’s appeal hearing]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_b541fb3c-bd05-4a11-b2b1-8c5981dabbfe.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson County Sheriff hopeful Bobby Knight]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[State elections board delays Knight’s appeal hearing]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/man-faces-charges-of-shooting-man-dog-20b8eab8</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-13T22:33:26.140Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Suspect charged with shooting man, dog
]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_3b0d50f9-89b7-4e06-b8fb-c460d8d56c6e.jpeg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Fernando Laman White]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Suspect charged with shooting man, dog
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    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/breakfast-optimists-support-shop-with-a-cop-54046a5c</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-13T22:18:41.584Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Breakfast Optimists support Shop with a Cop
]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_de5b8c63-4552-4f62-aa99-f051c6bb93b9.JPEG</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Breakfast Optimists support Shop with a CopThe Wilson Breakfast Optimist Club donated $500 to the Wilson Law Enforcement Fellowship to support the Wilson Police Department’s Shop with a Cop program. Charlie Bedgood, left, is shown accepting a ceremonial check from Breakfast Optimist President Joe Mullis. The club said Bedgood raised $20,000 of donations for Shop with a Cop in and around Wilson County. Contributed photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Breakfast Optimists support Shop with a Cop
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    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/continuing-the-work-of-gov-jim-hunt-db6ed2f3</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-13T22:08:40.062Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Continuing the work of Gov. Jim Hunt]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_78ee9e2b-8f9e-4df3-b075-8c83e44a425e.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Dante Pittman was appointed to N.C. Military Affairs Commission. ]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Continuing the work of Gov. Jim Hunt]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/drone-case-pits-new-technology-against-old-government-rules-8097cde9</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-13T22:05:51.728Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Drone case pits new technology against old government rules]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_9e7c8267-5284-4c4e-8a86-298efa93fcf7.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Stock photo | StockSnap via Pixabay]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Drone case pits new technology against old government rules]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/resisting-ice-isnt-just-about-immigration-d12d1b65</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-13T22:03:35.584Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Resisting ICE isn’t just about immigration]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_d1a62592-5eb1-41f6-a9f9-0bd893ec814f.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Stock photo | ArtisticOperations via Pixabay]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Resisting ICE isn’t just about immigration]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/data-centers-might-break-the-grid-good-something-needs-to-41570071</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-13T22:01:12.501Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Data centers might break the grid? Good — something needs to]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_669529a7-52d7-46f7-bd5b-9112671a047d.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Stock photo | RoyBuri via Pixabay]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Data centers might break the grid? Good — something needs to]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/editorials/our-opinion-teamwork-helps-wilson-land-2nd-johnson-johnson-investment-49ac29b9</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-13T21:58:18.026Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Our Opinion: Teamwork helps Wilson land 2nd Johnson & Johnson investment
]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_0132d783-50b0-4a46-bccc-8d0b695383d7.jpeg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Johnson & Johnson is building a second multi-billion dollar facility in Wilson with a focus on product manufacturing, Gov. Josh Stein announced Friday. Pictured is the first facility, currently under construction.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Our Opinion: Teamwork helps Wilson land 2nd Johnson & Johnson investment
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    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/warbirds-hosting-seasonal-hiring-event-51a30bfd</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-13T15:55:45.717Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Warbirds to host seasonal hiring event]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_aafb783e-49c1-46af-9a74-97fbeb946531.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The Wilson Warbirds are hiring for more than 200 gameday positions at a series of open interviews Thursday through Saturday.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Warbirds to host seasonal hiring event]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-roundup-demons-down-se-raleigh-in-252-919-winter-classic-aa5c9181</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-13T05:02:53.252Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Demons down SE Raleigh in 252/919 Winter Classic]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_b339b04c-5c7c-441d-9869-99b91c843ccb.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Fike junior Daquavis Greene (13), going up for a shot during a game against Princeton in the Eastern Carolina Classic on Dec. 29 at Beddingfield, had 23 points and 17 rebounds in the Golden Demons' 81-73 defeat of Southeast Raleigh on Saturday, Jan. 10, in the 252/919 Winter Classic at Washington High. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Demons down SE Raleigh in 252/919 Winter Classic]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/ham-lievense-among-george-whitfield-2026-honorees-f1ec64d1</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-13T05:00:08.415Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Ham, Lievense among George Whitfield 2026 honorees]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_b953d3d3-3d6b-4e44-a7a9-2b4fe55ad516.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Retired Wilson Times sports editor Tom Ham, left, and recently retired Barton College men's basketball head coach Ron Lievense hold their plaques after being saluted by George Whitfield's Baseball Clinic with inclusion into its hall of fame at the annual ceremony Friday, Jan. 9, in Goldsboro. Contributed photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Ham, Lievense among George Whitfield 2026 honorees]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/meet-the-warbirds-front-office-edition-80f64a61</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-13T04:57:47.183Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[MEET THE WARBIRDS: Front Office Edition ]]>
        </news:title>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-01-11T11:37:06.140Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[State Board of Elections to hear Knight’s appeal Tuesday morning]]>
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    <![CDATA[Wilson County Sheriff hopeful Bobby Knight]]>
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      <![CDATA[State Board of Elections to hear Knight’s appeal Tuesday morning]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/hunt-boys-zip-past-southern-nash-for-8th-straight-win-23b7ec82</loc>
    <news:news>
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            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-10T13:43:21.095Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Hunt boys zip past Southern Nash for 8th straight win]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[Hunt's Na'sir Hines (5) goes up for a layup ahead of Southern Nash's Dayshon Sanders (1), Zamir Cannady (14) and L.J. White (21) during a game at Hunt on Friday, Jan. 9. Kayla Ruffin | Special to the Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Hunt boys zip past Southern Nash for 8th straight win]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/ladybirds-turn-back-warriors-in-chase-for-big-east-lead-f04bb271</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-10T13:39:16.784Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Ladybirds turn back Warriors in chase for Big East lead]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Hunt's Deoni Artis (1) drives for a shot against the defense of Southern Nash senior Terri Richardson (11) during a game at Hunt on Friday, Jan. 9. Kayla Ruffin | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Ladybirds turn back Warriors in chase for Big East lead]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-jan-10-11-2026-0c845993</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-10T11:40:27.392Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Jan. 10-11, 2026]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Jan. 10-11, 2026]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/johnson-johnson-selects-wilson-for-second-facility-2421221b</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-09T21:50:28.362Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Johnson & Johnson selects Wilson for second facility]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[Johnson & Johnson is building a second multi-billion dollar facility in Wilson with a focus on product manufacturing, Gov. Stein announced Friday. Pictured is the first facility, currently under construction.Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Johnson & Johnson selects Wilson for second facility]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/man-charged-with-speedway-robbery-619ce2dc</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-09T19:34:22.119Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Man charged with Speedway robbery]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Police say a Wilson man used a firearm to rob the Speedway at 6700 Ward Blvd. on Saturday. ]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Man charged with Speedway robbery]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/robot-measures-city-sidewalks-for-ada-compliance-10533271</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-09T18:47:11.118Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Larry the robot maps city sidewalks for ADA compliance
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        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Larry the robot draws interest along Nash Street during its assessment of sidewalks in downtown Wilson on Thursday. Drew C. Wilson | Times ]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Larry the robot maps city sidewalks for ADA compliance
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    </image:title>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/community-briefs-meetings-and-more-planned-in-coming-weeks-e2ea2680</loc>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-09T18:25:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Community briefs: Meetings and more planned in coming weeks]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[Community briefs are published as a public service of The Wilson Times. Email submissions to 
editor@wilsontimes.com.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Community briefs: Meetings and more planned in coming weeks]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/dryer-fire-put-out-at-nursing-home-1105c99a</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-09T18:00:28.771Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Dryer fire causes property damage at assisted living facility
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        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[Fire officials said Thursday that employees at an assisted living facility used a dry chemical extinguisher to put out a fire in a clothing dryer on Wednesday. ]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Dryer fire causes property damage at assisted living facility
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-roundup-chargers-thump-friendship-christian-for-6th-win-cc3b8c50</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-09T13:30:10.321Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Chargers thump Friendship Christian for 6th win]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Chargers thump Friendship Christian for 6th win]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/sleight-powers-bc-women-past-ferrum-to-stay-atop-east-757f4848</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-09T13:29:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Sleight powers BC women past Ferrum to stay atop East]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Barton's Layne Sleight, dribbling the ball during a home game Nov. 29, led the Bulldogs with 18 points in their 54-49 victory Wednesday, Jan. 7, at Ferrum College.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Sleight powers BC women past Ferrum to stay atop East]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/middle-school-roundup-ccs-girls-6-1-after-beating-hope-prep-e9d26e97</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-09T13:28:46.078Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[MIDDLE SCHOOL ROUNDUP: CCS girls 6-1 after beating Hope Prep]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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      <![CDATA[MIDDLE SCHOOL ROUNDUP: CCS girls 6-1 after beating Hope Prep]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/bulldogs-squander-lead-in-1-point-loss-at-ferrum-6226b883</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-09T13:28:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Bulldogs squander lead in 1-point loss at Ferrum]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_52cd5f24-100b-4c63-9979-69795d684a19.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Barton's Trevur Smalls, shown during a home game earlier this season, had 16 points for the Bulldogs in their 79-78 Conference Carolinas loss Wednesday, Jan. 7, at Ferrum College. Lynda Nielsen | Barton College]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Bulldogs squander lead in 1-point loss at Ferrum]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-jan-9-10-2026-cb70569a</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-09T13:27:36.294Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Jan. 9-10, 2026]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Jan. 9-10, 2026]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/editorials/our-opinion-sunshine-is-cure-for-uncs-secrecy-on-virus-research-1f8fb25a</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-08T20:28:17.437Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Our Opinion: 'Sunshine' is cure for UNC's secrecy on virus research ]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_1effbb68-25cf-4d12-bcc3-9e253cba5c2a.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The Old Well is shown on the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill campus.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Our Opinion: 'Sunshine' is cure for UNC's secrecy on virus research ]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/letters/elections-board-errs-in-sheriff-candidate-challenge-68a0fe82</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-08T20:25:41.577Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Elections board errs in sheriff candidate challenge]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_25bfebf6-fff9-4eac-b212-9eb013273604.JPG</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson County sheriff candidate Brandon Barbrey, left, and Wilson County Sheriff Calvin Woodard listen as sheriff candidate Bobby Knight is questioned by Wayland Parker, Wanda Davis, Pete Hall and Chip Futrell of the Wilson County Board of Elections. Christopher Long | Restoration NewsMedia]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Elections board errs in sheriff candidate challenge]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/lottery-a-lot-of-trust-but-little-verifying-9b7cd701</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-08T20:22:44.605Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Lottery: A lot of trust, but little verifying]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Millionaire Maker scratch-off tickets are shown in a North Carolina Education Lottery promotional image.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Lottery: A lot of trust, but little verifying]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/as-2026-elections-begin-a-single-vote-could-make-the-difference-8c7fa090</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-08T20:20:00.921Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[As 2026 elections begin, a single vote could make the difference]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The North Carolina State Board of Elections will discuss Wilson County sheriff candidate Bobby Knight's  filing during an online meeting Monday afternoon. Christopher Long | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[As 2026 elections begin, a single vote could make the difference]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/where-do-we-even-begin-e4238677</loc>
    <news:news>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-08T20:13:59.896Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Where do we even begin?]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Stock photo | RGY23 via Pixabay]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Where do we even begin?]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/e-edition/friday-january-9-2026-d877ead4</loc>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-08T19:27:25.779Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Friday, January 9, 2026]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/new-traffic-signal-delayed-to-next-week-9a5e9136</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-08T19:12:22.566Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[New traffic signal's launch delayed to next week]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_a121e63e-40ca-421b-967d-c4e97279bd9e.JPG</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[A new traffic signal at the intersection of Jetstream Drive and Airport Boulevard will go live next week after delays set the signal back one week.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[New traffic signal's launch delayed to next week]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/entertainment-plus/new-library-books-plenty-of-new-books-offered-to-start-the-new-year-61ee85ae</loc>
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            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-08T18:32:58.147Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[New library books: Plenty of new books offered to start the new year]]>
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      <![CDATA[New library books: Plenty of new books offered to start the new year]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/bath-body-works-opening-in-wilson-4b5e7f5a</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-08T15:32:38.317Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Bath & Body Works opening in Wilson]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Bath and Body Works is opening a new store beside Kay Jewelers at 3401 Raleigh Road Parkway W. in the former Buff City Soap building.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Bath & Body Works opening in Wilson]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/simms-to-speak-at-martin-luther-king-jr-breakfast-tickets-on-sale-now-10809554</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-08T15:28:28.088Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Simms to speak at Martin Luther King Jr. breakfast; tickets on sale now]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_3b99cbcf-d1b8-4db5-9209-96a66b6d7973.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Pastor Jeffrey Simms will speak at the Jan. 19 Martin Luther King Jr. Ecumenical Breakfast. Contributed photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Simms to speak at Martin Luther King Jr. breakfast; tickets on sale now]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/bruins-less-giving-in-romp-over-nw-halifax-7fe352ad</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-08T13:46:21.254Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Bruins less giving in romp over NW Halifax]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:image>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Beddingfield's Shilicia Garcia (11) shoots the ball in the paint over a Northwest Halifax defender during a game Wednesday, Jan. 7, at Beddingfield. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Bruins less giving in romp over NW Halifax]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/bruins-offense-a-nonstarter-in-loss-to-vikings-89b896e6</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>2026-01-08T13:44:25.286Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Bruins offense a nonstarter in loss to Vikings]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Bruins offense a nonstarter in loss to Vikings]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/farris-thomas-law-student-athlete-of-the-week-katie-mcbryde-wilson-christian-academy-12ca2d01</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-08T05:02:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Farris & Thomas Law Student-Athlete of the Week: Katie McBryde, Wilson Christian Academy]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_5e124e3a-c748-4f06-966b-653cc591a11c.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Farris & Thomas Law Student-Athlete of the Week: Katie McBryde, Wilson Christian Academy]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/strength-can-be-found-in-vulnerability-more-than-suppression-aaa45df2</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-08T05:01:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Strength can be found in vulnerability more than suppression]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_c1e1ecea-9359-43f2-aa78-55a242ac607b.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Strength can be found in vulnerability more than suppression]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-jan-8-9-2026-6416b327</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-08T05:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Jan. 8-9, 2026]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_1b694b1e-f331-4a9a-b6d2-09fc68e5c9e5.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Jan. 8-9, 2026]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/no-2-eagles-too-much-for-no-4-knights-3d9b6ded</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-08T04:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[No. 2 Eagles too much for No. 4 Knights]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_9fe7370a-da33-4460-8735-2fc0cfc0913a.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Greenfield's Alexis Johnson (1) puts up a shot on drive in the paint during a game at Rocky Mount Academy on Tuesday, Jan. 6. Carl Copeland | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[No. 2 Eagles too much for No. 4 Knights]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/edwards-reconsiders-as-greenfield-overruns-rma-84-30-8ef47df5</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-08T04:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Edwards reconsiders as Greenfield overruns RMA, 84-30]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_583b4631-fccd-49c9-a50e-622fa9eaa364.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Greenfield senior Kobe Edwards (3) soars in for a layup during a game Tuesday, Jan. 6, at Rocky Mount Academy. Carl Copeland | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Edwards reconsiders as Greenfield overruns RMA, 84-30]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/elm-city-awarded-950000-grant-for-home-rehabilitation-8a2e6c0f</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-08T00:49:36.377Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[‘Blessed by God’: Grant helps Elm City man replace damaged home]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_c382025b-55c9-433e-ba2a-f60dfe3cdf11.JPEG</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Jerry Draper points out the starting point of a 2013 fire that damaged his house at 302 W. Main St. in Elm City. Draper is one of four residents who will receive a new or refurbished home through a $950,000 Community Development Block Grant awarded to the town from the North Carolina Department of Commerce. ]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[‘Blessed by God’: Grant helps Elm City man replace damaged home]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/offensive-player-of-the-year-usher-a-dominant-offensive-force-for-wilson-prep-in-title-run-f27d0053</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-07T20:04:48.594Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Usher a dominant force for Wilson Prep in title run]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_d28fa03c-c8d1-4976-b465-9d09d5e1b66e.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Usher a dominant force for Wilson Prep in title run]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/defensive-player-of-the-year-harris-helps-warriors-d-return-to-mojoville-d21146af</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-07T20:01:25.313Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Harris helps Warriors D return to Mojoville]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_3d4da6be-61b2-404b-9627-bcbe48633815.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Hunt junior linebacker Judah Harris (10) wraps up Southern Nash ball carrier Jaden Hartsfield during a game at Hunt on Oct. 10. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Harris helps Warriors D return to Mojoville]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/ironman-of-the-year-howard-the-secret-spice-to-hunts-success-6315f82a</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-07T19:58:58.540Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[IRONMAN OF THE YEAR: Howard the secret spice to Hunt’s success]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_0cae8dad-fadb-4ff8-b586-68d4609a592f.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Hunt's Jamauris Howard (3) watches the ball hit the ground after he blocked a Northside Jacksonville punt during the NCHSAA 5-A East Region championship game Dec. 4 at Warrior Stadium. Howard returned the ball 43 yards for a touchdown in the Warriors' 20-7 victory. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[IRONMAN OF THE YEAR: Howard the secret spice to Hunt’s success]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/ironman-of-the-year-tigers-nelson-a-ball-player-in-every-sense-9936b1a0</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-07T19:56:29.422Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[IRONMAN OF THE YEAR: Tigers’ Nelson ‘a ball player’ in every sense]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_5edd3737-5edc-46b5-b74d-b727476c8cbc.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Prep linebacker Ethan Nelson, left, locks in on the Robbinsville ball carrier during the NCHSAA 1-A championship game Dec. 11 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[IRONMAN OF THE YEAR: Tigers’ Nelson ‘a ball player’ in every sense]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/wilson-times-all-area-team-1-a-champ-tigers-5-a-runner-up-warriors-dominate-elite-2025-cast-be24b307</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-07T19:53:31.200Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[WILSON TIMES ALL-AREA TEAM: 1-A champ Tigers, 5-A runner-up Warriors dominate elite 2025 cast]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_5f95689d-4ce6-4d29-8b24-2ff49ebbdce1.jpg</image:loc>
    
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      <![CDATA[WILSON TIMES ALL-AREA TEAM: 1-A champ Tigers, 5-A runner-up Warriors dominate elite 2025 cast]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/do-sternly-worded-letters-win-wars-0ae39b24</loc>
    <news:news>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-07T19:40:45.019Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Do sternly worded letters win wars?]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[Stock photo | capecodprof via Pixabay]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Do sternly worded letters win wars?]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/the-missing-ingredient-in-medical-training-evidence-based-nutrition-39e90e4e</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-07T19:37:17.363Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[The missing ingredient in medical training: Evidence-based nutrition]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_83653dbb-97f2-469d-9bac-377fb781b576.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Stock photo | dapurmelodi via Pixabay]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[The missing ingredient in medical training: Evidence-based nutrition]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/the-united-states-is-an-international-lawbreaker-d64dcfd1</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-07T19:34:14.049Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[The United States is an international lawbreaker]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_83370b9b-3d32-4031-8a82-107ffe4958d4.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Stock photo | Military_Material via Pixabay]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[The United States is an international lawbreaker]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/health-care-worker-burnout-is-costing-us-theres-a-way-to-improve-2e191b19</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-07T19:30:08.496Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Health care worker burnout is costing us. There’s a way to improve]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_1820c78f-5349-4728-9ec3-7831cb3e0d56.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Stock photo | AlarconAudiovisual via Pixabay]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Health care worker burnout is costing us. There’s a way to improve]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/boyette-retires-from-national-guard-1e73c02f</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-07T16:22:54.781Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Boyette retires from National Guard ]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_eaa9649f-aa2b-41c0-a445-d4e925b79ac2.jpg</image:loc>
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    <![CDATA[North Carolina National Guard Deputy Adjutant General Army Maj. Gen. Allen R. Boyette, right, thanks his wife, Wanda,  for supporting his career at his retirement ceremony at the NCNG Joint Force Headquarters in Raleigh on Dec. 19. Contributed photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Boyette retires from National Guard ]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/teacher-cpr-a-skill-for-all-to-know-1520bd79</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-07T15:39:26.290Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA['Never too young to learn it': Training at school helped eighth grader perform CPR]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_e91c2beb-645b-41b0-8f23-99e4176f6da5.JPG</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Cody Aliff, 14, gets a hug from his teacher Kat Alphin, who taught the eighth grader CPR at Springfield Middle School. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA['Never too young to learn it': Training at school helped eighth grader perform CPR]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/accidental-fire-damages-hermitage-road-home-1846e568</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-07T13:55:47.952Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Accidental fire damages Hermitage Road home]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_95ba1d5b-da90-5e1d-b861-5ce7fba4ce2a.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Fire/ Rescue Services responded to a fire at 611 Manchester St. SE Monday evening. Drew C. Wilson | Times file photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Accidental fire damages Hermitage Road home]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-roundup-demons-douse-firebirds-96-40-as-big-east-wars-resume-878a62aa</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-01-07T07:37:18.331Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Demons douse Firebirds 96-40 as Big East wars resume]]>
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    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_28d3f0f6-1e91-4bbe-992e-8c02f9e5d108.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Fike High junior Jayonta Blanchard, soaring for an easy layup during an Eastern Carolina Classic tournament game against Princeton on Dec. 29 at Beddingfield, led the Golden Demons with 25 points in their 96-40 romp at Southern Nash on Tuesday, Jan. 6. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Demons douse Firebirds 96-40 as Big East wars resume]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-january-7-8-2026-903356ea</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-07T06:48:39.221Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, January 7-8, 2026]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_6d4b681e-92ee-4038-93c3-d70c9000a845.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Area Calendar, January 7-8, 2026]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/elections-board-deems-knight-ineligible-f023e39e</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-06T23:11:00.908Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Elections board deems Knight ineligible to run]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_0e2feb63-916d-4b52-83ef-b6262c36d632.JPG</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson County sheriff candidate Brandon Barbrey, from left, and Wilson County Sheriff Calvin Woodard listen as sheriff candidate Bobby Knight is questioned by Wayland Parker, Wanda Davis, Pete Hall and Chip Futrell of the Wilson County Board of Elections.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Elections board deems Knight ineligible to run]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/north-carolinas-rigid-unresponsive-legislative-leadership-is-taking-a-toll-978aaa1a</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-06T20:24:54.656Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[North Carolina’s rigid, unresponsive legislative leadership is taking a toll]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_e8aa7e17-89c7-55cd-8345-117aa02a6d43.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[A fountain is shown outside the North Carolina Legislative Building in Raleigh.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[North Carolina’s rigid, unresponsive legislative leadership is taking a toll]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/remembering-the-second-most-important-achievement-of-1776-52d863a8</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-06T20:21:06.008Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Remembering the second-most important achievement of 1776]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_77305db8-cfc0-4e23-9d83-9b501b6bd995.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Stock photo | scotlandstudycentre via Pixabay]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Remembering the second-most important achievement of 1776]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/why-my-rural-community-needs-a-new-local-news-site-e6879079</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-06T20:18:29.390Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Why my rural community needs a new local news site]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_50c055ac-6f68-4b3d-a57f-ca1fb808b0e7.jpeg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Shannon Moretz]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Why my rural community needs a new local news site]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/man-accused-of-attacking-deputy-during-chase-remains-at-large-in-wilson-county-988dd9ff</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-06T20:17:50.260Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Man accused of assaulting deputy during chase remains at large ]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_658e5411-ce03-4bf3-96ea-d8724026e5df.JPG</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Darius Antwane Horne]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Man accused of assaulting deputy during chase remains at large ]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/new-yorks-socialist-mayor-is-selling-hope-but-it-still-looks-like-old-statism-fcf5b542</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-06T20:16:06.589Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[New York’s ‘socialist’ mayor is selling hope — but it still looks like old statism]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_5f88f567-1c69-4162-b13a-0e1b651d6157.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Confetti fills the air during New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s inauguration on Jan. 1. Contributed photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[New York’s ‘socialist’ mayor is selling hope — but it still looks like old statism]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/wilsonian/goodbye-to-a-gem-and-an-era-willow-springs-nears-the-end-6d02f29a</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-06T16:12:30.554Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Goodbye to a gem and an era: Willow Springs nears the end]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_59e63a86-4a0a-4cad-a204-88f6b9b77c7c.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[This photo of the former Wilson Country Club from March 1955 sits in the clubhouse of what is now Willow Springs Country Club. The facility, which opened more than 100 years ago, is in the process of being sold and will close by 2026.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Goodbye to a gem and an era: Willow Springs nears the end]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/adventists-world-aviation-flies-supplies-donates-plane-to-jamaica-73f40636</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-06T15:55:44.596Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Adventists World Aviation flies supplies, donates plane to Jamaica]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_8f38e222-00da-49dd-90a8-ee0dd7746938.jpeg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Adventist World Aviation pilots Dayvid Batista, left, and Damion Countrymen pose for a picture before flying supplies to Jamaica. Contribued photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Adventists World Aviation flies supplies, donates plane to Jamaica]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/barbrey-raper-challenging-knights-candidacy-fdd40294</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-05T22:33:17.126Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Barbrey, Raper challenging Knight’s candidacy for sheriff]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_5461deeb-6b59-4550-af24-fa1cb85314c9.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson County Sheriff candidate Bobby Knight]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Barbrey, Raper challenging Knight’s candidacy for sheriff]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/e-edition/tuesday-january-6-2026-c51b95e5</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-05T19:35:00.020Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Tuesday, January 6, 2026]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/letters/wilson-medical-center-welcomes-me-into-the-world-0f2aa8a1</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-05T19:04:35.374Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wilson Medical Center welcomes me into the world]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_b5967952-4872-4533-9697-91873712bcce.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Medical Center and Wilson Community College have launched a scholarship program that supports nursing and surgical technology students. ]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Wilson Medical Center welcomes me into the world]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/bookstore-rebirth-teaches-a-crucial-lesson-b382a524</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-05T18:59:57.874Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Bookstore rebirth teaches a crucial lesson]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_341da4ba-c516-4069-9e57-ed5b6d3c90d0.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Stock photo | wal_172619 via Pixabay]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Bookstore rebirth teaches a crucial lesson]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/regime-change-comes-to-venezuela-23acac28</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-05T18:57:35.744Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Regime change comes to Venezuela]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_5702e9cb-1ff0-4919-a82c-a5e13d077afc.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Stock photo | u_6r59hoslvh via Pixabay]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Regime change comes to Venezuela]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/jan-3-the-latest-date-which-will-live-in-infamy-650edd12</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-05T18:55:04.503Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Jan. 3: The latest ‘date which will live in infamy’]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_ae7ca0d0-5cbe-40b5-ab48-b480847475eb.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Stock photo | modovisible via Pixabay]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Jan. 3: The latest ‘date which will live in infamy’]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/when-ideology-suppresses-medical-evidence-patients-pay-the-price-38a55d5a</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-05T18:52:20.359Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[When ideology suppresses medical evidence, patients pay the price]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_59c2c719-5597-4735-afd2-49fa1b558a49.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Stock photo | Surprising_Media via Pixabay]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[When ideology suppresses medical evidence, patients pay the price]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/photos-capture-changes-in-wilsons-downtown-7b7c833c</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-05T15:25:29.198Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Photos capture changes in Wilson’s downtown]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_e1d97957-ac30-43eb-8b19-173943fdcfb7.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[This photograph of a Ferris Wheel and the new Centro building taken by photographer Bryan Edwards are among 34 images in a new exhiubit at The American Center for Photographers. The work is by the member of The Wilson Camera Club. Contributed photo by Bryan Edwards]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Photos capture changes in Wilson’s downtown]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/community-briefs-area-events-include-free-meal-meetings-73aa9e03</loc>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-05T14:27:22.949Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Community briefs: Area events include free meal, meetings]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_8c867e61-a08a-446a-b775-a0253c6afbd6.png</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Community briefs are published as a public service of The Wilson Times. Email submissions to 
editor@wilsontimes.com.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Community briefs: Area events include free meal, meetings]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/getting-ready-to-go-back-to-school-2a968abf</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-05T14:03:57.310Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Getting ready to go back to school]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_b25a2b6b-41f7-41d3-b09c-abeb57fb330d.JPG</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Getting ready for school
Anthony Styles, 9, of Wilson smiles as he gets his hair cut from barber C.J. Ward of Style Masters Barber Shop in Wilson at the free hair cutting event at Forest Hills Middle School, where 50 students got free hair cuts on Sunday. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Getting ready to go back to school]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/artist-writes-performs-song-about-lucama-74570fd9</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-05T13:03:50.859Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Artist writes, performs song about Lucama]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_2463e2a3-5813-48db-9fd9-c6e3147cc860.JPG</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Monte "MP3" Proctor  sits at the soundboard at his studio, South Bay Podcasts and Recording, in Torrence, California. ]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Artist writes, performs song about Lucama]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/school-personnel-changes-approved-1cd60ddc</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-05T12:51:24.155Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[School personnel changes approved]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_2cad15c7-ce04-4250-824f-f731c32d6aa4.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Stock photo | DeltaWorks via Pixabay]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[School personnel changes approved]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/tigers-grind-past-bears-in-showcase-finale-979f369c</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-04T22:04:48.238Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Tigers grind past Bears in showcase finale]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Prep's Bryson McNeil (11) takes aim at a free-throw attempt as teammate James Vick (2) looks on during a game against Hertford County in the Wilson Prep New Year's Showcase on Saturday, Jan. 3.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Tigers grind past Bears in showcase finale]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/wilson-prep-shuts-down-hertford-girls-70-12-4b6e61da</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-04T22:00:20.793Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wilson Prep shuts down Hertford girls 70-12]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_db045f9e-1623-4832-8147-a6019fd27416.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Prep's Paris Best (5) dribbles the ball as teammates Chloe Murphy (3), MyAngel Brimage (22) and Hallie Thoms (0) run downcourt during a game against Hertford County in the Wilson Prep New Year's Showcase on Saturday, Jan. 3.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Wilson Prep shuts down Hertford girls 70-12]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/bulldogs-cant-stop-young-harris-at-the-line-in-loss-0c52d55c</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-04T21:56:28.951Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Bulldogs can’t stop Young Harris at the line in loss]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_562a9f20-9369-430e-919b-3ba79ff5863f.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Barton guard Jaylen Faber (3), dribbling the ball during a home game Nov. 15, led the Bulldogs with 25 points in their 101-92 Conference Carolinas loss at Young Harris on Saturday, Jan. 3.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Bulldogs can’t stop Young Harris at the line in loss]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/mountain-lions-end-bc-womens-win-streak-at-5-bbe23ff5</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-04T21:54:16.710Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Mountain Lions end BC women’s win streak at 5]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_4e7e4de3-9349-491e-b773-fd49420d2b9c.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Barton sophomore MaKayla Noble (10), shooting a jumper during a home game Nov. 29, came off the bench for 10 points Saturday, Jan. 3, in a 59-52 loss at Young Harris.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Mountain Lions end BC women’s win streak at 5]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-jan-5-6-2026-b3859ccf</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-04T21:51:21.516Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Jan. 5-6, 2026]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_e47f250a-4386-46c2-b8ba-f24c47c79e5c.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Jan. 5-6, 2026]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/deed-transfers/wilson-county-deed-transfers-recorded-week-of-dec-22-26-dc46c793</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-04T18:10:22.362Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wilson County deed transfers recorded week of Dec. 22-26]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_17fc8507-0445-54dc-9667-fe9643e311dc.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Stock photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Wilson County deed transfers recorded week of Dec. 22-26]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/chamber-annual-meeting-will-honor-3c-store-fixtures-owner-c68506b8</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-04T17:56:14.752Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Chamber annual meeting will honor 3C Store Fixtures owner]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_4afb921b-9c82-499c-8cf1-8b034768a276.JPG</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[3C Store Fixtures owner Carolyn Daniel]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Chamber annual meeting will honor 3C Store Fixtures owner]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/down-to-business-new-year-brings-business-and-baseball-7d513d09</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-04T17:50:54.616Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Down to Business: New year brings business and baseball]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_77b6e674-fdc0-45ab-b170-f427a1fc485e.JPG</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Eugene Mallozzi, owner of Gino’s Gelatos, is one of several businesses who opened their doors downtown this year and joined the Wilson Chamber of Commerce, which is at an all-time high membership of 549 businesses.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Down to Business: New year brings business and baseball]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/he-knew-what-to-dobrother-saves-older-brothers-life-84a59800</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-03T18:03:16.590Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[“He knew what to do’: Teen saves older brother’s life]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_174ba061-28f0-4ca9-badc-05a6300021a0.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Hunter Aliff, left, and Cody Aliff, right, hug at Wilson Medical Center in photo provided by the Aliff Family. Contributed photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[“He knew what to do’: Teen saves older brother’s life]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/from-tobs-glory-to-wilson-preps-walk-off-kickthe-unforgettable-local-sports-moments-of-2025-8c5bac0f</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-03T15:21:32.745Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[From Tobs glory to Wilson Prep’s walk-off kick—the unforgettable local sports moments of 2025  ]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_ba2ca800-2d16-44cc-a18a-08490ccb10f8.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Ana Pearson of Sallie B. Howard steps forward to receive her Sportsmanship Award following a round of games Saturday, March 8, at The Brittany XIX at Gillette Soccer Complex. The complex and The Brittany celebrated the 20th anniversary of the first showcase and event ever held there in 2005. Paul Durham | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[From Tobs glory to Wilson Prep’s walk-off kick—the unforgettable local sports moments of 2025  ]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/tigers-tame-tarboro-to-end-skid-58224917</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-03T13:04:59.677Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Tigers tame Tarboro to end skid]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_2a88ad4c-73f5-4448-a591-cb920d3fc130.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Prep junior Qua Batts (3) lifts a shot in traffic during a game against Tarboro on Friday, Jan. 2, as part of the Wilson Prep New Year's Showcase. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Tigers tame Tarboro to end skid]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/wpa-girls-blitz-jacksonville-in-new-years-showcase-205d2024</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-03T13:03:15.479Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[WPA girls blitz Jacksonville in New Year’s Showcase]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_61939b57-2bc9-4b71-9aa4-10eae22d98d9.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Prep senior Hallie Thoms (0) shoots a 3-pointer over a Jacksonville player during a game Friday, Jan. 2, as part of the Wilson Prep New Year's Showcase. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[WPA girls blitz Jacksonville in New Year’s Showcase]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-jan-3-4-2026-835578d8</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-03T09:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Jan. 3-4, 2026]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_1b694b1e-f331-4a9a-b6d2-09fc68e5c9e5.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Jan. 3-4, 2026]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/jetstream-traffic-signal-to-go-live-tuesday-95e0aa52</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-02T20:58:23.634Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Jetstream traffic signal to go live Tuesday]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_3218dd6f-890d-4acc-973a-4fa4dd62f3b7.JPG</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Traffic patterns at the intersection of Airport Boulevard and Jetstream Drive will change after a new traffic signal goes live Tuesday.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Jetstream traffic signal to go live Tuesday]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/child-care-crisis-contributes-to-shrinking-families-04da77c8</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-02T20:01:33.976Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Child care crisis contributes to shrinking families]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_6a08b4ae-a9ff-4ccb-8c5e-9a8a5cd21815.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Stock photo | _Alicja_ via Pixabay]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Child care crisis contributes to shrinking families]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/how-will-independent-voters-turn-in-2026-2fc1bff5</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-02T19:59:30.928Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[How will independent voters turn in 2026?]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_819a569c-884e-4062-a647-bd98754fb792.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Photo illustration | Vilkasss via Pixabay]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[How will independent voters turn in 2026?]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/can-we-talk-about-the-transfer-portal-845d62c4</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-02T19:57:33.675Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Can we talk about the transfer portal?]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_a913a49d-a85c-43f2-b7a5-763b584c0502.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Stock photo | Pixabay]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Can we talk about the transfer portal?]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/birthright-citizenship-is-in-the-constitution-plain-as-day-176c13e2</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-02T19:55:11.613Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Birthright citizenship is in the Constitution plain as day]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_4a9ecd6d-8b39-40dc-8ced-c6ea9574388c.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Stock photo | Myriams-Fotos via Pixabay]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Birthright citizenship is in the Constitution plain as day]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/editorials/wishing-for-wilson-a-home-run-debut-for-the-warbirds-in-2026-474d2a47</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-02T19:53:16.999Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wishing for Wilson: A home-run debut for the Warbirds in 2026]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_623b6d94-8487-4696-94e3-4e77c113165e.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Wishing for Wilson: A home-run debut for the Warbirds in 2026]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/flu-continues-to-spread-across-the-region-2120c6bf</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-02T18:42:04.438Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Flu continues to spread across the region
]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_210e9b14-3b62-4dac-8d3b-88933c4ec7a6.png</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Flu continues to surge across the state with the CDC  listing North Carolina listed with "very high" flu activity. Contributed photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Flu continues to spread across the region
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    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/rotary-club-makes-donation-to-salvation-army-84b45bc6</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-02T17:42:15.760Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Rotary Club makes donation to Salvation Army]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_11bc356c-c8be-410a-bce7-710a0a98cde3.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Rotary Club makes donation to Salvation Army
The Wilson Rotary Club donated $500 to the Salvation Army in honor of 3C Store Fixtures, winners of the club’s Holiday Tree Jubilee. From left are Keven Zepezauer, Wilson Rotary Club president; Michelle Little with 3-C Store fixtures; and Devin Sassano with the Salvation Army. Joseph Conner | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Rotary Club makes donation to Salvation Army]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/hunts-doll-harris-among-top-big-east-football-honorees-81f3a4db</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-02T17:14:26.951Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Hunt’s Doll, Harris among top Big East football honorees]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_3a133e9f-2689-446c-8a6e-b09315d42f6a.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Hunt High senior Will Doll (7) kicks out of the hold of junior quarterback Mez Harris during a home game Oct. 10 against Southern Nash. Doll was named Big East Special Teams Player of the Year and Harris earned Big East Offensive Player of the Year honor from conference coaches.  Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Hunt’s Doll, Harris among top Big East football honorees]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-jan-2-3-2026-4d6ea9f9</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-01-02T17:12:03.214Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Jan. 2-3, 2026]]>
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      <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Jan. 2-3, 2026]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/nc-42-bridge-at-us-301-will-close-for-work-d36b6c10</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-01-02T16:39:32.924Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[NC 42 bridge at US 301 will close for work]]>
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    <![CDATA[This 70-year-old bridge on N.C. 42 over U.S. 301 will be closed for four months for $1.7 million in preservation work, the N.C. Department of Transportation announced Friday. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[NC 42 bridge at US 301 will close for work]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-01-02T14:09:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-01-02T12:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Tax listing period begins Friday]]>
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    <![CDATA[The listing period for property tax in Wilson County begins Jan. 2 and ends Feb. 2. The county tax office is located at 2826 Ward Blvd.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Tax listing period begins Friday]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/e-edition/friday-january-2-2026-a7e8f457</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-01-01T23:45:24.859Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Friday, January 2, 2026]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/edwards-knights-seize-john-wall-bracket-crown-e1251766</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-01-01T16:43:32.077Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Edwards, Knights seize John Wall bracket crown]]>
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    <![CDATA[Greenfield School senior Kobe Edwards (3) celebrates after the Knights defeated Coronado High of Nevada 64-61 in overtime in the championship game of the Day'Ron Sharpe Bracket at the John Wall Holiday Invitational at Broughton High's Holliday Gymnasium in Raleigh on Tuesday, Dec. 30. Russell Stephenson | Special to the Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Edwards, Knights seize John Wall bracket crown]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/for-your-health/for-youth-health-hospitals-commitment-to-wilson-continues-into-2026-cb95aa73</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-01-01T12:33:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[For Youth Health: Hospital’s commitment to Wilson continues into 2026
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    <![CDATA[Lindy White]]>
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      <![CDATA[For Youth Health: Hospital’s commitment to Wilson continues into 2026
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/bc-women-stop-usc-aiken-to-end-2025-with-5th-straight-win-d6f6c2ae</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-01-01T12:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[BC women stop USC Aiken to end 2025 with 5th straight win]]>
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    <![CDATA[Barton's Lauren Mingo (25) drives to the basket during a home game against USC Aiken on Wednesday, Dec. 31, at Wilson Gymnasium. Lynda Nielsen | Barton College]]>
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      <![CDATA[BC women stop USC Aiken to end 2025 with 5th straight win]]>
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<url>
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            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-01T11:53:33.857Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Kids learn technique and life lessons at PAL basketball camp]]>
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    <![CDATA[August Mascarena makes a quick pass to teammates during the Wilson Police Athletic League basketball camp on Wednesday at the Wilson Recreation Center. ]]>
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      <![CDATA[Kids learn technique and life lessons at PAL basketball camp]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/deno-retires-after-emergency-services-career-be1998bb</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-01-01T11:16:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Deno retires after emergency services career]]>
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    <![CDATA[Gordon Deno is retiring after 32 years as head of Wilson County Emergency Management. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Deno retires after emergency services career]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/ccs-roundup-both-cyclone-teams-fall-in-new-years-tourney-finals-ebb70509</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-01-01T11:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[CCS ROUNDUP: Both Cyclone teams fall in New Year’s tourney finals]]>
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      <![CDATA[CCS ROUNDUP: Both Cyclone teams fall in New Year’s tourney finals]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-jan-1-2-2026-a29c877c</loc>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-01T10:36:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Jan. 1-2, 2026]]>
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      <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Jan. 1-2, 2026]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/farris-thomas-law-student-athlete-of-the-week-kd-collins-southwest-edgecombe-high-6e01afe9</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-01T04:01:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Farris & Thomas Law Student-Athlete of the Week: K.D. Collins, SouthWest Edgecombe High]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Farris & Thomas Law Student-Athlete of the Week: K.D. Collins, SouthWest Edgecombe High]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/from-locker-rooms-to-life-changes-sports-teaches-us-about-belonging-and-starting-fresh-b758f669</loc>
    <news:news>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-01T04:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[From locker rooms to life changes, sports teaches us about belonging and starting fresh]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[From locker rooms to life changes, sports teaches us about belonging and starting fresh]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/riding-in-the-new-year-7e30fb8b</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-01-01T01:43:43.443Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Riding in the new year]]>
        </news:title>
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      <![CDATA[Riding in the new year]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/choke-points-limit-economic-success-2b26b5d6</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-31T21:50:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Choke points limit economic success]]>
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    <![CDATA[Stock photo | RJA1988 via Pixabay]]>
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      <![CDATA[Choke points limit economic success]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/communitarianism-the-social-norms-that-shape-our-behavior-4519c86b</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-12-31T21:48:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Communitarianism: The social norms that shape our behavior]]>
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    <![CDATA[Stock photo | HamedAsad via Pixabay]]>
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      <![CDATA[Communitarianism: The social norms that shape our behavior]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/insulin-isnt-enough-nutrition-can-transform-type-1-diabetes-f8b0095a</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-12-31T21:45:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Insulin isn’t enough. Nutrition can transform Type 1 diabetes]]>
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    <![CDATA[Stock photo | RitaE via Pixabay]]>
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      <![CDATA[Insulin isn’t enough. Nutrition can transform Type 1 diabetes]]>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-31T17:43:34.383Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Police: New Year’s Eve celebratory gunfire illegal and dangerous 



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    <![CDATA[The Wilson Police Department is warning residents not to shoot their firearms in celebratory gunfire for New Year's Eve.  Stock photo | stevepb via Pixabay]]>
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      <![CDATA[Police: New Year’s Eve celebratory gunfire illegal and dangerous 



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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/community-briefs-kids-can-get-back-to-school-haircuts-sunday-042ff422</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-12-31T15:19:01.675Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Community briefs: Kids can get back-to-school haircuts Sunday]]>
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    <![CDATA[Community briefs are published as a public service of The Wilson Times. Email submissions to 
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      <![CDATA[Community briefs: Kids can get back-to-school haircuts Sunday]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/eastern-carolina-classic-notebook-mvp-honors-fit-fikes-horvath-hunts-hines-30f5d137</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-31T13:48:49.289Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Eastern Carolina Classic Notebook: MVP honors fit Fike’s Horvath, Hunt’s Hines]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <![CDATA[Hunt High junior Na'sir Hines (5) accepts the 2025 Eastern Carolina Classic boys championship trophy from Beddingfield athletic director Jody O'Neal, left, following the Warriors' 71-35 defeat of Beddingfield in the championship game Monday, Dec. 29, at Beddingfield. Hines scored 42 in the Warriors' two victories to earn the Harvey Reid Jr. Memorial MVP Award for the boys tourney. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Eastern Carolina Classic Notebook: MVP honors fit Fike’s Horvath, Hunt’s Hines]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/folks-travel-from-all-over-to-visit-wilson-79a22af6</loc>
    <news:news>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-31T13:19:59.335Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Folks travel from all over to visit Wilson]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_e5375ec4-662d-48d9-9ad8-a1235208b5ee.JPG</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Visitors listen to an Earth, Wind and Fire tribute band in June at  Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park in Wilson. Travelers come from near and far to see the park. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Folks travel from all over to visit Wilson]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/nil-splurge-paying-off-as-no-12-unc-13-1-after-winning-acc-opener-43eb3517</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-31T06:17:22.984Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[NIL splurge paying off as No. 12 UNC 13-1 after winning ACC opener]]>
        </news:title>
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      <![CDATA[NIL splurge paying off as No. 12 UNC 13-1 after winning ACC opener]]>
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    <![CDATA[Wilson Prep's Qua Batts (3) dribbles the ball against a Green Level defender during a game Dec. 3 at Wilson Prep, the site of the Wilson Prep New Year's Showcase on Friday and Saturday, Jan. 2-3, 2026. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Wilson Prep to host New Year’s Showcase with 11 games Friday and Saturday]]>
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          <![CDATA[Because of you: A tribute to Gov. James B. Hunt]]>
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      <![CDATA[Because of you: A tribute to Gov. James B. Hunt]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-12-30T20:11:14.169Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Wilsonian: Customers love this New York pizza]]>
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    <![CDATA[Todd Tant, left, and Laronge Whitley, right, laugh with I Love NY Pizza owner Sal Mustafa at his food truck. Christopher Long | Wilsonian]]>
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      <![CDATA[Wilsonian: Customers love this New York pizza]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-12-30T20:03:34.565Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[New library books: Cookbooks added to library shelves]]>
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      <![CDATA[New library books: Cookbooks added to library shelves]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-12-30T19:07:09.539Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Church gives books to Vick students ]]>
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    <![CDATA[Church gives books to Vick students 
Winstead United Methodist Church's Hand in Hand Outreach presented a grade-appropriate book to each student at Vick Elementary School on Dec. 18. The book giveaway is an effort to encourage literacy and to develop home reading habits. The group gave away more than 425 books. From left are church members Priscilla Morello, Peggy Wilson, Peggie Shultz and Sanda Hight. Contributed photo]]>
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      <![CDATA[Church gives books to Vick students ]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-12-30T17:12:10.647Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[In North Carolina fields, a ministry of tamales]]>
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    <![CDATA[Stock photo | Vicafree via Pixabay]]>
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      <![CDATA[In North Carolina fields, a ministry of tamales]]>
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          <![CDATA[Looking back while looking toward 2026 political battles]]>
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    <![CDATA[The North Carolina Legislative Building is shown in downtown Raleigh.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Looking back while looking toward 2026 political battles]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-12-30T17:08:03.413Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[A New Year, a new beginning]]>
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    <![CDATA[Photo illustration | Mohamed_hassan via Pixabay]]>
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      <![CDATA[A New Year, a new beginning]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-12-30T17:06:21.002Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Nothing could be clearer]]>
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      <![CDATA[Nothing could be clearer]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-12-30T16:15:45.730Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Night fire contained at landfill]]>
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    <![CDATA[Firefighters respond to a fire at the Wilson County Landfill.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Night fire contained at landfill]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-12-30T06:45:46.544Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Patient Warriors grind down Bruins for 18th ECC title]]>
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    <![CDATA[Hunt junior Na'sir Hines (5) soars in for the breakaway slam dunk as his teammates Tyler Pridgen (11), Aarion Bryant (21) and Austin Joyner (2) react behind him during the Eastern Carolina Classic championship game against host Beddingfield. Hines was named MVP as the Warriors won 71-35. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Patient Warriors grind down Bruins for 18th ECC title]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/once-winless-fike-repeats-as-classic-girls-champ-28c0ee0c</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-12-30T04:57:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Once-winless Fike repeats as Classic girls champ]]>
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    <![CDATA[Fike senior Kylar Horvath soars up for a layup between Beddingfield's Sa'Naiya Coppedge (34) and Shanice Campbell during the 47th Eastern Carolina Classic girls championship game Monday, Dec. 29, at Beddingfield. Horvath was named Eddie Summerlin MVP for the girls tournament after Fike's 43-27 victory. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Once-winless Fike repeats as Classic girls champ]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-12-30T04:55:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Demons hum in consolation rout of Bulldogs]]>
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    <![CDATA[Fike's Jayonta Blanchard (34) flies around Princeton's Jakeir Ward (15) for two of his 18 points in the Golden Demons' 83-47 win in the consolation game of the 49th Eastern Carolina Classic on Monday, Dec. 29, at Beddingfield. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Demons hum in consolation rout of Bulldogs]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/ccs-new-year-tournament-cyclones-advance-to-both-finals-bae0f421</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-12-30T03:05:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[CCS New Year Tournament: Cyclones advance to both finals]]>
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    <![CDATA[Community Christian junior Evan Gattis, dribbling the ball during a game at Greenfield on Dec. 18, scored 17 points to lead the Cyclones past Oak Forest in the semifinals of the CCS New Year Basketball Tournament at the Peace Church gym Monday, Dec. 29. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[CCS New Year Tournament: Cyclones advance to both finals]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-12-30T02:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Dec. 30-31, 2025]]>
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      <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Dec. 30-31, 2025]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-12-29T20:51:18.006Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[‘For the Love of the City’ a slam dunk for Wilson]]>
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    <![CDATA[Several competitors come together for a group photo at the fifth edition of the For the Love of the City Alumni Games on Saturday, Dec. 13, at Fike High. The event, created by Team Power Foundation, is a benefit to help needy families in Wilson with Christmas gifts. ]]>
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      <![CDATA[‘For the Love of the City’ a slam dunk for Wilson]]>
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          <![CDATA['The Grinch' returns]]>
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          <![CDATA[Team Power’s hoops showcase delights]]>
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      <![CDATA[Team Power’s hoops showcase delights]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-12-29T20:41:16.666Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[1992 Wilson rape convict eligible for parole]]>
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    <![CDATA[Dwight Hicks]]>
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      <![CDATA[1992 Wilson rape convict eligible for parole]]>
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          <![CDATA[Gunfire during domestic dispute leads to arrest]]>
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    <![CDATA[Jordan Chase Pettitt]]>
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      <![CDATA[Gunfire during domestic dispute leads to arrest]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/attorney-client-tried-to-prevent-a-mass-shooting-c8b3ad6f</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-29T18:05:44.226Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Attorney: Client ‘tried to prevent a mass shooting’ ]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_66029463-d8b8-409e-92ba-ad7bb84bfd37.JPG</image:loc>
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    <![CDATA[Jordan Lamar Battle, right, who is charged with attempted murder, speaks with his attorney John Sallenger in Wilson County District Court on Monday. Battle's charges stem from a shots fire incident at Walmart on Dec. 24. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Attorney: Client ‘tried to prevent a mass shooting’ ]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/berger-primary-cooper-senate-contest-emerge-as-ncs-marquee-races-ca139ad7</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-29T17:35:17.184Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Berger primary, Cooper Senate contest emerge as NC’s marquee races]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_e0f4d8ef-96b0-4939-96b9-c3cce8eb4d59.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Roy Cooper shakes hands with elections officials after filing to run for office on Wednesday. Contributed photo]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Berger primary, Cooper Senate contest emerge as NC’s marquee races]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/when-think-tanks-lose-their-way-c99eed66</loc>
    <news:news>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-29T17:30:52.830Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[When think tanks lose their way]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_219c7bf3-cd60-4ca0-aba6-89986a837e40.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Nick Fuentes speaks on a recent episode of “The Tucker Carlson Show,” a video podcast shared on X.com. ]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[When think tanks lose their way]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/2026-pessimism-place-not-your-trust-in-midterms-296e0c74</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-29T17:19:24.544Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[2026 pessimism: Place not your trust in midterms]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_50d3cf8d-0cc7-4097-86b5-8cfddc1ebeb0.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Stock photo | Mikdev via Pixabay]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[2026 pessimism: Place not your trust in midterms]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/dont-let-tiktok-fill-the-womens-health-gap-73053a9a</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-29T17:17:12.317Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Don’t let TikTok fill the women’s health gap]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_2f664952-fbdc-483c-bba1-71b4c84fda28.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Stock photo | orzalaga via Pixabay]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Don’t let TikTok fill the women’s health gap]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/elm-city-hires-new-cpa-b15fd7a7</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-29T13:56:02.281Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Elm City Board of Commissioners hires new CPA]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_aa859235-3506-4e17-b125-8d5d97d02466.JPG</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Newly elected Mayor Gil Wheeler said the town's Board of Commissioners hired Beverly Stroud, CPA to bring the town's bank reconciliation up to date. He said knowing the town's finances were a top priority.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Elm City Board of Commissioners hires new CPA]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/entertainment-plus/balsam-range-brings-bluegrass-to-boykin-center-c1321263</loc>
    <news:news>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-29T13:53:30.947Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Balsam Range brings bluegrass to 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_75252756-d858-4b8b-a324-33e054f3d7c0.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Tickets are on sale for the modern bluegrass Balsam Range performance at the Boykin Center Jan. 10. Contributed photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Balsam Range brings bluegrass to Boykin Center]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/warriors-scramble-to-finish-off-demons-73-65-to-reach-ecc-final-3b53cc94</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-29T11:00:46.884Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Warriors scramble to finish off Demons 73-65 to reach ECC final]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Hunt senior Jamauris Howard (3) shoots a corner 3-pointer as Fike's Jamir Loftin (1) flies at him during the Eastern Carolina Classic boys semifinals matchup Saturday, Dec. 27, at Beddingfield. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Warriors scramble to finish off Demons 73-65 to reach ECC final]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/hunt-girls-take-consolation-with-first-win-66da6a4f</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-29T09:38:06.665Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Hunt girls take consolation with first win]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_73da669c-7043-49a5-b7d3-a2f2d7190730.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Hunt's Brooklyn Thoms (24) shoots in the lane between a pair of Princeton defenders during the Eastern Carolina Classic girls consolation game Saturday, Dec. 27, at Beddingfield. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Hunt girls take consolation with first win]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/edwards-buzzer-beat-vaults-knights-into-john-wall-bracket-final-fcd49c1b</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-29T09:36:01.830Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Edwards’ buzzer-beater vaults Knights into John Wall bracket final]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_54af37c8-1ecd-4887-82cd-fcaa36f7ea97.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Greenfield senior Kobe Edwards, shooting a jumper during the championship game of the Greenfield Christmas Tournament on Dec. 20, drained a buzzer-beater from more than 30 feet to send the Knights past Highland (Virginia) 57-54 in overtime in the semifinals of the John Wall Holiday Invitational's Day'Ron Sharpe Bracket on Saturday, Dec. 27, at Broughton High in Raleigh. The Knights will play for the bracket championship Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Edwards’ buzzer-beater vaults Knights into John Wall bracket final]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/wilson-prep-girls-beat-goldsboro-in-its-tourney-final-e0148462</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-29T09:32:28.039Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wilson Prep girls beat Goldsboro in its tourney final]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_81d4e8f3-e45d-448b-ab9a-cbe2d31287c1.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Prep sophomore Paris Best (5) and senior Mahalia Thoms (0) were named to the all-tournament team after leading the Tigers to the championship of the Terry Walls Holiday Invitational with a 56-50 defeat of host Goldsboro High on Saturday, Dec. 27. Best was named tourney MVP after scoring 22 points in the final and 39 in the tourney. Contributed photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Wilson Prep girls beat Goldsboro in its tourney final]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-dec-29-30-2025-ee27ef0d</loc>
    <news:news>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-29T09:30:36.614Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Dec. 29-30, 2025]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_8c1b0334-6eb6-4c33-b628-fce221422768.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Dec. 29-30, 2025]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/wilson-county-deed-transfers-recorded-week-of-dec-15-19-95c51439</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-28T18:26:21.390Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wilson County deed transfers recorded week of Dec. 15-19]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_17fc8507-0445-54dc-9667-fe9643e311dc.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Stock photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Wilson County deed transfers recorded week of Dec. 15-19]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/down-to-business-kings-nursing-and-homecare-brings-healthcare-to-you-895b999c</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-28T18:07:43.277Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Down to Business: King’s Nursing and Homecare brings health care to you]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_cb109625-d582-4623-acaa-c16266e5c3e6.jpeg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Tiara Wiley-King, left, and Tnitra King opened King's Nursing and Homecare to "close the gap" in in-home health services.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Down to Business: King’s Nursing and Homecare brings health care to you]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/its-worth-a-whole-lot-to-me-saturday-fire-destroys-auto-shop-425be474</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-28T17:49:43.940Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[‘It’s worth a whole lot to me’: Saturday fire destroys auto shop]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_96450b88-03b5-4ff2-8b30-c505af51b8aa.jpeg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Royal Custom Auto and Cycle at 3340 U.S. Highway 301 N. was destroyed in a fire Saturday afternoon.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[‘It’s worth a whole lot to me’: Saturday fire destroys auto shop]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/demons-claw-back-to-beat-hunt-return-to-ecc-championship-game-6f37425a</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-27T15:37:24.072Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Demons claw back to beat Hunt, return to ECC championship game]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_09df4d02-310f-4d22-8e2f-2525015739a6.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Fike senior Emory Skinner, right, launches one of her four 3-pointers over the reach of Hunt senior Naariah Barnes during an Eastern Carolina Classic opening-round game Friday, Dec. 26, at Beddingfield. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Demons claw back to beat Hunt, return to ECC championship game]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/beddingfield-girls-sharp-as-they-power-past-princeton-56-32-4db6cdf3</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-27T15:01:04.134Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Beddingfield girls sharp as they power past Princeton 56-32]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_983009a4-1baa-4d53-b2c9-2827a2695e68.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Beddingfield's Shanice Campbell (2) goes up for a shot in the lane during a first-round game against Princeton in the Eastern Carolina Classic on Friday, Dec. 26, at Beddingfield. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Beddingfield girls sharp as they power past Princeton 56-32]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/bruins-stifle-bulldogs-40-27-in-ecc-boys-semis-e010152b</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-27T14:34:57.317Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Bruins stifle Bulldogs 40-27 in ECC boys semis]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_4287c140-31e6-4991-a1ea-55018e7fb2b3.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Beddingfield's Jah'zyvion Barnes (23) works for a shot in the paint during a first-round game against Princeton in the Eastern Carolina Classic on Friday, Dec. 26, at Beddingfield. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Bruins stifle Bulldogs 40-27 in ECC boys semis]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/knights-scrap-into-john-wall-holiday-invitational-winners-bracket-after-downing-petersburg-bc8bdd81</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-27T13:22:56.510Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Knights scrap into John Wall Holiday Invitational winners bracket after downing Petersburg]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_3d80098b-a505-43bc-bf3d-9f9841f26c5c.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Greenfield junior Donovan Dickens (1), driving into the lane during the championship game of the Greenfield Christmas Tournament against Fayetteville Academy on Dec. 20, led the Knights with 16 points in their 62-51 defeat of Petersburg (Va.) High in the opening round of the John Wall Holiday Invitational on Friday, Dec. 26, in Raleigh. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Knights scrap into John Wall Holiday Invitational winners bracket after downing Petersburg]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/wilson-prep-girls-shred-bears-78-28-in-goldsboro-tourney-78d88026</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-27T13:21:07.738Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[WILSON PREP ROUNDUP: Tiger girls shred Bears 78-28 in Goldsboro tourney]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_545f0830-3fef-4dee-abfe-3230fd143c47.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Prep head coach Mike Ward, watching the action during an NCHSAA 1-A playoff game last season Feb. 28, has his team playing a rugged early season schedule this year in anticipation of another deep postseason run. The Tigers will face host Goldsboro in the championship game of the Goldsboro Christmas Tournament on Saturday. Paul Durham | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[WILSON PREP ROUNDUP: Tiger girls shred Bears 78-28 in Goldsboro tourney]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-dec-27-28-2025-952b5974</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-27T13:09:20.478Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Dec. 27-28, 2025]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_1b694b1e-f331-4a9a-b6d2-09fc68e5c9e5.jpg</image:loc>
    
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      <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Dec. 27-28, 2025]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/wilsonian/parkers-packs-in-for-holiday-season-e453bc33</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-26T20:19:24.158Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Parker's packs in for the holiday season]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_4aa7813e-3d8f-47ec-a1a6-63c40d931360.jpg</image:loc>
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    <![CDATA[Even in the middle of the afternoon, Parker's is full of tables of hungry patrons.  Christopher Long | Wilsonian]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Parker's packs in for the holiday season]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/spring-enrollment-now-open-at-wilson-community-college-a5ca07e5</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-26T19:50:25.893Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Column: Spring enrollment now open at Wilson Community College]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_0fb37cc6-ecae-50c8-acf6-f8fbb720d95f.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Joshua Harris]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Column: Spring enrollment now open at Wilson Community College]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/artists-wanted-for-elm-city-mini-mural-contest-eae574fa</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-26T19:17:50.398Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Artists wanted for Elm City mini mural contest]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_2e910631-cf76-45c5-9ea9-a667aa9192f9.JPG</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Local artist Russell Michael is seeking artists to paint mini murals centered around music album covers in Elm City.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Artists wanted for Elm City mini mural contest]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/hunts-funeral-today-in-wilson-40f43547</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-26T18:29:37.857Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Hunt's funeral today 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_0418802a-34f8-4b12-ada3-d845ef9e507a.JPG</image:loc>
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    <![CDATA[Hunt's funeral today in Wilson
State troopers were stationed outside First Presbyterian Church Friday morning ahead of former Gov. Jim Hunt’s funeral. Hunt died Dec. 18 at the age of 88. He was North Carolina’s governor from 1977-85 and then 1993-2001. He also served as lieutenant governor from 1973-77. Hunt grew up in Rock Ridge and continued to live there until his death. Known as the “Education Governor,” Hunt is credited with the creation of the N.C. School of Science and Mathematics, the N.C. Biotechnology Center, the Microelectronics Center of North Carolina and the Centennial Campus at N.C. State University. He also was instrumental in the creation of the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards and founded the National Commission of Teaching and America’s Future. A high school in Wilson is named for the former governor, and the library on NCSU’s Centennial campus also bears his name. Christopher Long | Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Hunt's funeral today in Wilson]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/letters/gov-james-b-hunt-jr-a-splendid-leader-5012f101</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-26T17:16:15.210Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Gov. James B. Hunt Jr.: A splendid leader]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_896d55ac-f414-4639-9306-48bef15b8515.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Gov. James B. Hunt Jr.: A splendid leader]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/letters/for-the-love-of-the-city-continues-to-impress-b4caba23</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-26T17:14:08.494Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[For the Love of the City continues to impress]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_cf5d9e6b-8d29-4f08-bb7a-7a9028f3087f.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[In this screenshot from The HoopState Network, Greenfield's Kobe Edwards (3) dribbles the ball as Southern Durham's Jakari Glaspie (1) defends in the inaugural For the Love of the City Showcase on Saturday, Dec. 13, at Fike.]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[For the Love of the City continues to impress]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/editorials/our-opinion-hunt-leaves-legacy-of-kindness-care-in-wilson-county-f1ab3655</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-26T17:10:54.007Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Our Opinion: Hunt leaves legacy of kindness, care in Wilson County ]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_5967bb01-f77b-4f91-988a-1133b3bad7bf.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Our Opinion: Hunt leaves legacy of kindness, care in Wilson County ]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/you-decide-which-kevin-will-win-471c2682</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-26T17:00:46.495Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[You Decide: Which Kevin will win?]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_f9cd7b36-db7c-45a5-8102-959a5cfa480b.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Stock photo | Manuel-V via Pixabay]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[You Decide: Which Kevin will win?]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/super-success-strategies-for-new-years-resolutions-8b1c69d1</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-26T16:58:01.154Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Super success strategies for New Year’s resolutions]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_cde4e024-1dea-47dc-b068-438d40b9b426.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Stock photo | StockSnap via Pixabay]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Super success strategies for New Year’s resolutions]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/knights-return-to-john-wall-as-ecc-other-tourneys-tip-off-friday-a0bbe249</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-26T15:58:41.289Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Knights return to John Wall as ECC, other tourneys tip off Friday]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_785f22d0-218b-4761-b8d8-c440ee5b192a.jpg</image:loc>
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    <![CDATA[Greenfield senior point guard Kobe Edwards (3), shooting a 3-pointer during the Greenfield Christmas Tournament final Dec. 20 against Fayetteville Academy, will lead the Knights into the John Wall Holiday Invitational, starting Friday, Dec. 26, in Raleigh. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Knights return to John Wall as ECC, other tourneys tip off Friday]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/another-first-for-hunts-doll-with-shrine-bowl-appearance-6a5bf2ff</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-26T15:56:08.851Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Another first for Hunt’s Doll with Shrine Bowl appearance]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_35dc33a2-021a-4c1f-ad73-f2d459ab44ff.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Hunt High senior Will Doll prepares to kick off for North Carolina at the 89th Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas against South Carolina on Saturday, Dec. 20, at Spartanburg (S.C.) High's Viking Stadium. Cash Garris, ShotByCash | Contributed photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Another first for Hunt’s Doll with Shrine Bowl appearance]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/firebirds-faulkner-caps-prep-grid-career-as-east-west-all-star-35158e4a</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-26T15:54:07.240Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Firebirds’ Faulkner caps prep grid career as East-West All-Star]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_84b402b7-dfae-477d-bca9-24ffbcf3e1ff.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Southern Nash senior Luke Faulkner stands on the field at Grimsley High's Jamieson Stadium in Greensboro for the 78th East-West All-Star Game on Sunday, Dec. 21. Christian Moore | Contributed photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Firebirds’ Faulkner caps prep grid career as East-West All-Star]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/ladybirds-celebrate-pre-yuletide-wins-as-firebirds-still-struggle-e5d75af2</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-26T15:45:53.747Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Ladybirds celebrate pre-Yuletide wins as Firebirds still struggle]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_9dccb600-1715-4b05-8a77-eb46878d17ed.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Southern Nash's Cassie Sanders (12), dribbling the ball during a home game Dec. 19, scored 12 points in the Ladybirds' 52-17 win over Tarboro on Monday, Dec. 22. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Ladybirds celebrate pre-Yuletide wins as Firebirds still struggle]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/flu-cases-on-the-rise-across-the-region-586676ae</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-26T15:45:26.323Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Flu cases on the rise across the region]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_42e2dcd6-a7e2-4b5e-b8ad-49bc844cf359.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Flu vaccines are available at the Wilson County Health Department, doctors’ offices and pharmacies including Thomas Drug Store & Home Medical Supply, where signs are displayed on Nash Street. ]]>
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      <![CDATA[Flu cases on the rise across the region]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/hospital-employees-collect-food-for-wesley-shelter-b129ca3d</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-26T13:17:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Hospital employees collect food for Wesley Shelter]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_23c41138-421e-49dd-9c22-bee03d273bba.JPG</image:loc>
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    <![CDATA[Hospital employees collect food for Wesley Shelter
Wilson Medical Center donated 5,000 pounds of food to The Wesley Shelter Dec. 18. Pictured are hospital employees Marty Bartlett and Lance McCarty with some of the donated items. The food drive was a department competition, and hospital officials say almost every department stepped up to help neighbors in need. The emergency department led the way by donating 1,813 pounds of food. The Wesley Shelter, a United Way agency, is the domestic and sexual violence response agency in Wilson County. Contributed photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Hospital employees collect food for Wesley Shelter]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/church-news-congregations-gather-for-weekly-services-c23f20c7</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-26T13:16:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Church news: Congregations gather for 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_008bdf6d-cda7-50e6-8f83-383f2efc3642.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Church news: Congregations gather for weekly services]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-dec-26-27-2025-0a4c56be</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-26T10:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Dec. 26-27, 2025]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_77f66a03-d8d2-4551-aa3a-ec3c3a984777.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Dec. 26-27, 2025]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/special-sections/wilsonian---winter-2025-26-af492773</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-26T05:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wilsonian - Winter 2025/26]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_723a3c72-c19f-46d7-a730-0535598bb073.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Wilsonian - Winter 2025/26]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/lessons-learned-from-gov-jim-hunt-fbf5df98</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-26T03:34:20.989Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Lessons learned from Gov. Jim Hunt]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_d85321ea-a8d6-47d9-a4e6-d41258bdd435.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Gov. Jim Hunt reads to elementary school children in Elizabeth City in July 1998. Drew C. Wilson | The Virginian-Pilot]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Lessons learned from Gov. Jim Hunt]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/a-happy-new-year-is-on-the-way-78959c8d</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-26T03:28:20.822Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[A happy New Year is on the way]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_a5397a75-2ef1-4663-99ad-7388622e2d66.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[President Donald Trump greets supporters Friday night at the Rocky Mount Event Center, which was decorated with Christmas trees for the president's visit to eastern North Carolina. ]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[A happy New Year is on the way]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/wilsonian/wilsonian-cora-farmer-house-decorated-for-holidays-1729c4cc</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-25T13:06:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wilsonian: Cora Farmer House decorated for holidays]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <![CDATA[The Cora Farmer House, a bed and breakfast in downtown Wilson, is decorated for the Christmas seaon with garland, Christmas lights, wreathes and bulbs. Christopher Long | Wilsonian]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Wilsonian: Cora Farmer House decorated for holidays]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/farris-thomas-law-student-athlete-of-the-week-austin-joyner-hunt-high-72eef529</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-25T04:01:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Farris & Thomas Law Student-Athlete of the Week: Austin Joyner, Hunt High]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_62461c3b-dffa-4474-8791-608fb0f48a68.jpg</image:loc>
    
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      <![CDATA[Farris & Thomas Law Student-Athlete of the Week: Austin Joyner, Hunt High]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/savor-those-small-details-even-inconveniences-while-making-memories-this-holiday-season-502c2817</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-25T04:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Savor those small details, even inconveniences, while making memories this holiday season]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_c1e1ecea-9359-43f2-aa78-55a242ac607b.jpg</image:loc>
    
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      <![CDATA[Savor those small details, even inconveniences, while making memories this holiday season]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-dec-25-26-2025-f258c0db</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-25T02:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Dec. 25-26, 2025]]>
        </news:title>
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      <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Dec. 25-26, 2025]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/warriors-demons-clash-highlights-ecc-boys-semis-329b0eb7</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-25T00:54:16.042Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Warriors-Demons clash highlights ECC boys semis]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Hunt's Tyler Pridgen (11) goes up for a layup during a home game Dec. 17. Kayla Ruffin | Special to the Times]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Warriors-Demons clash highlights ECC boys semis]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/2025-eastern-carolina-classic-boys-glance-c5016e43</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-25T00:51:54.167Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[2025 Eastern Carolina Classic Boys Glance]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_9bceb836-8e76-49f4-9cef-f619d5b8cea3.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Beddingfield head coach Dave Elmore talks to players Kam Pitt (2), Rashad Williams (5) and Darrian Jones (12) during a break in the action of a game Dec. 9 at Southern Nash. Carl Copeland | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[2025 Eastern Carolina Classic Boys Glance]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/eastern-carolina-classic-boys-facts-706959a3</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-25T00:51:19.570Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Eastern Carolina Classic Boys Facts]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_ac42e7ec-df12-485b-a343-a838a154d110.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Fike freshman Ty'lik Taylor (2) twists for a layup as junior teammate Daquavis Greene (35) boxes out during a home game against Northern Nash on Friday, Dec. 19. Carl Copeland | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Eastern Carolina Classic Boys Facts]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/shots-fired-inside-walmart-on-christmas-eve-cf6be571</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-24T19:37:03.765Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[UPDATE WITH ARRESTS: Shots fired inside Walmart on Christmas Eve]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_c5f9a243-2cfe-40b6-abb2-2e7e88f7228f.JPG</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[First responders wheel an injured person to an ambulance at Walmart on Christmas Eve. No one was shot when shots were fired in a confrontation between two men near the checkout counters. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[UPDATE WITH ARRESTS: Shots fired inside Walmart on Christmas Eve]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/the-white-christmas-no-one-wanted-de63a8ff</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-24T17:02:48.320Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[The white Christmas no one wanted]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Stock photo | Juncala via Pixabay]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[The white Christmas no one wanted]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/how-to-have-a-plastic-free-holiday-season-d6ef91fc</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-24T17:00:44.835Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[How to have a plastic-free holiday season]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_9c38ab28-5eb9-4293-8c7f-0a5bd88e7195.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Stock photo | MatthewGollop via Pixabay]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[How to have a plastic-free holiday season]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/deputies-help-out-with-santa-for-seniors-e168dcef</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-24T15:12:40.066Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Deputies help out with Santa for Seniors]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_a23ac120-142b-4b96-af8c-46d36af99fd1.JPG</image:loc>
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    <![CDATA[Deputies help out with Santa for Seniors
Deputy Sonia Magana of the Wilson County Sheriff's Office and other deputies load their patrol cars  full of toiletries and other essential items for delivery to more than 130 senior citizens throughout Wilson County Monday morning. The items were gathered through Santa for Seniors donations at the Wilson County Senior Center and then distributed for Christmas. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Deputies help out with Santa for Seniors]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/rivera-campaign-kicks-off-with-charity-fundraiser-4c6071d1</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-24T13:25:32.291Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Rivera campaign kicks off with charity fundraiser]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_160a5b82-7915-47ae-affa-ec6e8a805e7d.JPG</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[State Senate District 4 candidate Jess Rivera, from left, speaks with Wilson County Board of Commissioners candidate Kahmahl Melo Simmons and his son K.J. Simmons at Rivera's campaign kick off Friday night.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Rivera campaign kicks off with charity fundraiser]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/baking-for-others-is-about-so-much-more-77d9853f</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-24T13:22:54.743Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Baking for others is about so much more]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_ca1103af-ff1e-4860-afe5-07cfedff74e9.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Jennifer Etheridge holds her best in show ribbons from the 2025 Wilson County Fair for several categories of baked goods.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Baking for others is about so much more]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/host-bruins-only-team-with-a-win-in-47th-eastern-carolina-classic-girls-tourney-42f91cf7</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-24T08:16:40.228Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Host Bruins only team with a win in 47th Eastern Carolina Classic girls tourney]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_4b57c446-f99a-48a9-890a-c13828c16204.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Beddingfield senior Sa'Naiya Coppedge (34), dribbling the ball during a home game against Southern Nash on Dec. 2, has twice been named to the all-tournament team for the Eastern Carolina Classic, which tips off the 2025 edition Friday, Dec. 26, at Beddingfield. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Host Bruins only team with a win in 47th Eastern Carolina Classic girls tourney]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/eastern-carolina-classic-girls-facts-144c368c</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-24T08:14:31.330Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Eastern Carolina Classic Girls Facts]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_9f551833-972b-4eeb-a1b5-9ea69fd72255.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Fike senior Kylar Horvath, left, dribbling during a home game against East Wake on Dec. 10, is one of two members of the 2024 Eastern Carolina Classic girls all-tournament team who is playing in this year's Classic that begins Friday, Dec. 26, at Beddingfield. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Eastern Carolina Classic Girls Facts]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/2025-eastern-carolina-classic-girls-glance-6477940a</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-24T08:12:20.711Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[2025 Eastern Carolina Classic Girls Glance]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_bdae49da-fae9-4f4a-a33c-ab04beb67665.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Beddingfield head coach Tonia Gear watches the action during a home game Dec. 2. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[2025 Eastern Carolina Classic Girls Glance]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/justice-warns-town-against-constitutionally-suspect-recreation-fees-2c2b5a2e</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-23T21:50:08.856Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Justice warns town against ‘constitutionally suspect’ recreation fees]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_865080d0-38ef-4e50-b9bd-7c3edabbb0e8.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Stock photo | slvmarketing via Pixabay]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Justice warns town against ‘constitutionally suspect’ recreation fees]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/fundamentalists-warp-weaponize-meaning-of-woke-9a3c7696</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-23T21:47:43.387Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Fundamentalists warp, weaponize meaning of ‘woke’]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_0b618f8f-3789-4e13-b5ce-370d7b396866.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Stock photo | libellule789 via Pixabay]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Fundamentalists warp, weaponize meaning of ‘woke’]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/save-our-forests-one-roll-of-toilet-paper-at-a-time-ba999525</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-23T21:44:55.202Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Save our forests — one roll of toilet paper at a time]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_6ece17c8-0451-4fe0-b8df-1649b445291e.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Stock photo | Filmbetrachter via Pixabay]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Save our forests — one roll of toilet paper at a time]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/four-displaced-in-electrical-fire-e29fb8ab</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-23T20:30:17.268Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[4 residents displaced in electrical fire]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_764d34b9-a6e6-448f-a260-36d54b943010.JPG</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Four residents of an apartment were displaced as a result of an accidental electrical fire at Cameron Apartments on Sunday. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[4 residents displaced in electrical fire]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/faces-light-up-children-treated-at-christmas-in-the-south-e2bceab7</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-23T19:12:00.027Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[‘Faces light up’: Children treated at Christmas in the South]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_63d0a97e-0038-4886-9da0-4f136a5285a4.JPG</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Easton Kellerman, 4 months old, gets a good look at Santa's beard at Tuesday's Christmas in the South event. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[‘Faces light up’: Children treated at Christmas in the South]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/for-your-health/for-your-health-what-we-did-not-see-behind-the-scenes-a862346a</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
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            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-23T15:49:25.098Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[For Your Health: What we did not see behind the scenes]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_a78211a9-b13a-4609-8296-87a7192b0cf6.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[For Your Health: What we did not see behind the scenes]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/christmas-cheer-challenge-winners-get-accolades-for-light-displays-7292f439</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-23T14:10:50.173Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Christmas Cheer Challenge winners get accolades for light displays]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Stephen Combs of 4201 Dewfield Drive N. won the Traditional Christmas Award in the Christmas Cheer Challenge. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Christmas Cheer Challenge winners get accolades for light displays]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/state-champ-tigers-reap-postseason-awards-harvest-afdbd3e0</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-23T13:03:21.094Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[State champ Tigers reap postseason awards harvest]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_79e37a3e-866d-4fb1-9c0a-2ceae674856d.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Prep's Travon Usher (5) makes a long run past the dismayed Robbinsville bench during the NCHSAA 1-A championship game Dec. 11 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[State champ Tigers reap postseason awards harvest]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-dec-23-24-2025-580e2b46</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-23T13:01:26.954Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Dec. 23-24, 2025]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_b989f247-6f0b-492c-91db-565eb18fd429.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Dec. 23-24, 2025]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/hospital-restricting-visitors-as-flu-cases-rise-97bf0569</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-22T21:06:03.503Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Hospital restricting visitors as flu cases rise]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_ce5fc888-d129-4a1a-960a-26ad57ce4fd2.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Hospital restricting visitors as flu cases rise]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/e-edition/tuesday-december-23-2025-25a5c64d</loc>
    <news:news>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-22T19:46:46.810Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Tuesday, December 23, 2025]]>
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    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/its-almost-like-youre-in-the-scene-wccs-new-ems-lab-brings-training-to-life-3d477584</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-22T19:13:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[‘It’s almost like you’re in the scene’: WCC’s new EMS lab brings training to life]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_819b110e-e468-47fd-b6a4-f024b0b8a605.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Community College emergency medical technician students Shakai Thomas, left, Maria Garcia and Taniya Atkinson, right, assess their “patient” during a simulation exercise inside the college’s new ambulance simulator. Olivia Neeley | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[‘It’s almost like you’re in the scene’: WCC’s new EMS lab brings training to life]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/hunts-harris-storms-to-wral-invite-title-b6b75068</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-22T18:59:15.928Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Hunt's Harris storms to WRAL Invite title]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_c6e1713b-e513-4c59-8d38-8b28842c96ae.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Hunt High senior Judah Harris poses with his plaque after winning the 215-pound class Saturday, Dec. 20, at the WRAL Series of Wrestling HighSchoolOT.com Invitational Tournament at Knightdale High. Contributed photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Hunt's Harris storms to WRAL Invite title]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/crushed-car-truck-flips-into-ditch-8effafff</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-22T18:13:27.055Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Crushed car truck flips into ditch]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_3c92c90f-5941-473a-8f62-ac59e46fcb19.JPG</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Trooper K.C. Grady of the North Carolina State Highway Patrol walks up to an overturned tractor trailer loaded with 15 crushed cars. The driver, 
The driver, Demetrius Dancy, of Tarboro, of Fattratt Trucking & Hauling LLC, said he was not hurt when the rig flipped over. The cars were headed to Rocky Mount.  “He was pulling over onto the shoulder because there is not really any room for parking the big tractor trailer, so he pulled off on the shoulder to run in the store real quick and grab some breakfast. When he stopped, he just slid off into the ditch. There wasn’t anything he could do. He was stopped and it started going.” Grady said there was no damage other than to the big rig other than a utility being pulled off the pole. “I just issued him a warning for improper parking because technically, he was still in the roadway just a little bit,” Grady said.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Crushed car truck flips into ditch]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/quadruple-murders-unsolved-after-9-years-56c74bc4</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-22T15:43:17.971Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Quadruple murders unsolved after 9 years]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_92490992-7159-4300-923f-85979c4368a2.JPG</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[This small home on Banks Lane off N.C. 42 was the site of a quadruple homicide on Dec. 24, 2016.  ]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Quadruple murders unsolved after 9 years]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/church-gives-gifts-f9e89409</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-22T15:41:23.503Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Church gives gifts]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_ab59b393-3df6-48ef-b74e-0e1f374469f2.jpeg</image:loc>
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    <![CDATA[Jackson Chapel First Missionary Baptist Church had a gift giveaway Sunday. Church members say the goal was to make sure every child feels the joy of being remembered and loved. The outreach was a way to put faith into action in a practical way, they say. ]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Church gives gifts]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/hunts-pragmatism-served-our-state-well-40620f13</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-22T15:39:04.662Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Hunt’s pragmatism served our state well]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_804626a8-21b0-4343-b9cd-44aff50183c5.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Gov.Jim Hunt speaks with Andy Griffith, Cindy Griffith and Bill Friday at the 50th anniversary of the Lost Colony outdoor drama in 1990. Drew C. Wilson | Restoration NewsMedia]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Hunt’s pragmatism served our state well]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/a-year-after-helene-nc-christmas-tree-farms-are-rebounding-9433cd0a</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-22T15:36:50.641Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[A year after Helene, NC Christmas tree farms are rebounding]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_fd72b8a7-2aaa-4ca8-97c4-5fb09873c1a7.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Stock photo | LloydTheVoid via Pixabay]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[A year after Helene, NC Christmas tree farms are rebounding]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/cannabis-dont-just-reschedule-deschedule-b158c600</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-22T15:34:59.618Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Cannabis: Don’t just reschedule, deschedule]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_79a7b3de-7904-46b7-bbe0-64d284d630e6.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Stock photo | PeterPike via Pixabay]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Cannabis: Don’t just reschedule, deschedule]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/something-worse-than-gerrymandering-1d91b942</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-22T15:32:59.156Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Something worse than gerrymandering]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_17c25ad7-edce-4c0d-afa7-f35bf6016313.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Stock photo | MarkThomas via Pixabay]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Something worse than gerrymandering]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/life/5-generations-represented-1b60f911</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-22T15:05:11.064Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[5 generations represented]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_eeb67e49-3a51-4e3a-86a4-9846e3eaca26.jpeg</image:loc>
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    <![CDATA[5 generations represented
Five generations gathered in Wilson recently to celebrate Mary Frederick’s 88th birthday. She is pictured holding the youngest of the five generations, 9-month-old Aubrey Ray-Jones. In back, from left, are Taelor Ray and Kelly Smith of Severn, Maryland, and Lois Daniels of Hampton Virginia.]]>
    </image:caption>
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      <![CDATA[5 generations represented]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/jeeps-spread-holiday-cheer-dd43d961</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-22T14:53:21.532Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Jeeps spread holiday cheer]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_8e2c9a6c-dbdd-4f23-ac09-4fe36591cdaf.JPG</image:loc>
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    <![CDATA[Members of the Coastal Plains Jeep Club of Eastern North Carolina rolled through Wilson with lighted vehicles. Thyey made a stop by club members Gary and Brenda Farmer's home to with the couple a Merry Christmas. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Jeeps spread holiday cheer]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/edwards-leads-knights-back-to-greenfield-christmas-tourney-championship-e1d74d36</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-22T03:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Edwards leads Knights back to Greenfield Christmas Tourney championship]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_07507355-b007-4a0e-998c-a54bc8319e1a.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Greenfield's Kobe Edwards (3) dribbles around two Fayetteville Academy defenders during the championship game of the Greenfield Christmas Tournament on Saturday, Dec. 20. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Edwards leads Knights back to Greenfield Christmas Tourney championship]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-roundup-cyclones-end-gct-with-victory-594a1465</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-22T02:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Cyclones end GCT with victory]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_4f26ea5b-d267-4e2f-a54b-548685d4ab45.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Community Christian's Pierce Stone (1), dribbling the ball ahead of Greenfield's Peyton Fogle during a game Thursday in the opening round of the Greenfield Christmas Tournament, scored a career-high 32 points Saturday, Dec. 20, as the Cyclones wrapped up the tournament with a 79-72 defeat of KSR Christian for seventh place.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Cyclones end GCT with victory]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/jail-scores-in-top-10-in-country-0507180b</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-22T01:17:04.130Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Jail scores in top 10% in country]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_93f196e9-632e-4e5f-8979-97682f979415.JPG</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Sgt. Crystal Bailey, of the Wilson County Sheriff's Office, works in the Female C Hall of the Wilson County Detention Center. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Jail scores in top 10% in country]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-dec-22-23-2025-5c739ac5</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-22T01:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Dec. 22-23, 2025]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_ff4711a3-9b35-4527-8e66-c76407b279c7.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Dec. 22-23, 2025]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/barbrey-hosts-campaign-kickoff-02fa55cc</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-22T00:49:43.917Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Barbrey launches campaign for sheriff]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_4bed758e-0d4c-4f3a-b67c-ed426eb6b1e6.JPG</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson sheriff candidate Brandon Barbrey speaks with supporters during his campaign kick off event Wednesday night.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Barbrey launches campaign for sheriff]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/deed-transfers/wilson-county-deed-transfers-recorded-week-of-dec-8-12-11c53b48</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-22T00:30:53.997Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wilson County deed transfers recorded week of Dec. 8-12]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_17fc8507-0445-54dc-9667-fe9643e311dc.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Stock photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Wilson County deed transfers recorded week of Dec. 8-12]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/bulldogs-win-streak-snapped-at-virginia-st-3bad8773</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-21T15:43:25.674Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Bulldogs’ win streak snapped at Virginia St.]]>
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    <![CDATA[Barton's Trevur Smalls, dribbling the ball during a home game Nov. 14 at Wilson Gymnasium, led the Bulldogs with 13 points in a 96-66 nonconference loss Saturday, Dec. 20, at Virginia State. Lynda Nielsen | Barton College]]>
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      <![CDATA[Bulldogs’ win streak snapped at Virginia St.]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/barton-women-push-win-streak-to-four-with-74-70-triumph-at-livingstone-71e798c5</loc>
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            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-21T15:41:43.179Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Barton women push win streak to four with 74-70 triumph at Livingstone  ]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_922e0e9f-ae6b-4193-aa19-eb4439aa9f17.jpg</image:loc>
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    <![CDATA[Barton guard Celeste Bailey, dribbling the ball during a home game Nov. 29, scored 15 points in the Bulldogs' 74-70 victory Saturday, Dec. 20, at Livingstone. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Barton women push win streak to four with 74-70 triumph at Livingstone  ]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/firebirds-rally-comes-up-short-vs-golden-falcons-b363bc1b</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-21T15:11:17.904Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Firebirds’ rally comes up short vs. Golden Falcons]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_37712100-0c78-430c-a1ea-c9888b47aee1.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Southern Nash's Zamir Cannady (14) comes up with the steal against C.B. Aycock's Cash San Agusten (2) during a game Friday, Dec. 19, at Southern Nash. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Firebirds’ rally comes up short vs. Golden Falcons]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/cba-dominates-inside-in-43-38-win-over-sn-girls-a1aa18ec</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-21T15:05:56.758Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[CBA dominates inside in 43-38 win over SN girls]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_1c0e5338-f193-4a74-bfd6-1c09c2f1b254.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[C.B. Aycock's Simone Hall (22) cuts to the basket for a layup attempt as Southern Nash's L.J. Hinnant, left, and Terri Richardson (11) look on during a game Friday, Dec. 19, at Southern Nash. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[CBA dominates inside in 43-38 win over SN girls]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/tucker-makes-debut-with-nc-symphony-1407ca3b</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-21T00:38:20.376Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Tucker makes debut with NC Symphony]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_e8b4e316-5b92-406c-8459-279232377966.jpg</image:loc>
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    <![CDATA[Tucker makes debut with NC Symphony
Jeremy Tucker, Fike High School graduate and former Wilson County Schools teacher of the year, conducts “A Candlelight Christmas” with the North Carolina Symphony’s Holiday Brass and the Raleigh Youth Choir at Meymandi Concert Hall in Raleigh. Tucker made his debut with the symphony Friday night. The presentation continues Sunday and Tuesday. For ticket information, visit https://ncsymphony.org. Tucker is the son of Clayton and Gilda Tucker of Wilson. Contributed photo]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Tucker makes debut with NC Symphony]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/north-carolina-mourns-hunts-passing-288ace3a</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-20T19:58:46.493Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Hunt remembered as a mentor, pen pal and friend]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_5a383400-9553-4a44-ad5a-bddb859f26b3.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Former Gov. and Carolyn Hunt often attended the annual event that honors the yearly recipient of the Wilson Education Partnership's Jim and Carolyn Hunt Friends of Education Award. Here they are pictured in 2022 with recipients Linamar Forgings Carolina. From left are WEP President Rob Ferrell, Carolyn Hunt, former Gov. Jim Hunt, Linamar Maintenance Manager Eddie Weaver, Linamar Human Resources Manager Teresa Bauer and Mike Russell, Linamar’s vice president of global procurement and acting general manager at its Wilson facility. Jim Hunt died Thursday afternoon at 88 years old.]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Hunt remembered as a mentor, pen pal and friend]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/demons-turned-back-by-knights-in-key-big-east-battle-9d8cab64</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-20T17:12:20.381Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Demons turned back by Knights in key Big East battle]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_c44d80ea-43a2-429f-91d0-446658f1acb7.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Fike's Jamir Loftin (1) pulls up for a jumper as Northern Nash 7-footer Chris Silver (22) looks on during a game Friday, Dec. 19, at Fike. Carl Copeland | Special to the Times]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Demons turned back by Knights in key Big East battle]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/northern-nash-keeps-fike-girls-winless-0b6989c7</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-20T17:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Northern Nash keeps Fike girls winless]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_3abcd5be-bfab-41a6-bbc4-d29084ecb0a0.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Fike's Emory Skinner (11) puts up a one-handed shot in the lane during a home game against Northern Nash on Friday, Dec. 19. Carl Copeland | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Northern Nash keeps Fike girls winless]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/greenfield-christmas-tournament-knights-blasts-crossroads-cycs-clipped-by-freedom-8d7f0793</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-20T15:27:29.757Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[GREENFIELD CHRISTMAS TOURNAMENT: Knights blasts Crossroads; Cycs clipped by Freedom]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_488f2f1f-c584-4f2b-8325-9ee78ef998b3.jpg</image:loc>
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    <![CDATA[Greenfield's Johnny Winborne, looking for a passing outlet during a home game against Community Christian on Thursday, had 13 points and seven rebounds Friday, Dec. 19, as the Knights crushed Crossroads Christian 82-53 in the winners bracket semifinals Friday, Dec. 19, at the Greenfield Christmas Tournament.]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[GREENFIELD CHRISTMAS TOURNAMENT: Knights blasts Crossroads; Cycs clipped by Freedom]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-roundup-warriors-eviscerate-saints-for-2-0-big-east-start-57fff4dc</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-20T15:25:14.421Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Warriors eviscerate Saints for 2-0 Big East start]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_1b694b1e-f331-4a9a-b6d2-09fc68e5c9e5.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Warriors eviscerate Saints for 2-0 Big East start]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-dec-20-21-2025-902dab1b</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-20T13:15:36.860Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Dec. 20-21, 2025]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_dddb8f1e-3e5c-4649-ab1a-182d367a3815.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Dec. 20-21, 2025]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/trump-draws-enthusiastic-crowd-in-rocky-mount-5b76165c</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-20T11:14:48.121Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Trump draws enthusiastic crowd 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_1b2dec52-fb95-41f4-9a32-fe3dce18b442.jpeg</image:loc>
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    <![CDATA[Jean Thomas of Stem holds a “God Bless Trump” sign while waiting outside the Rocky Mount Event Center for President Donald Trump's economic address on Friday. Corey Friedman | Enterprise]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Trump draws enthusiastic crowd in Rocky Mount]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/meet-the-warbirds-front-office-edition-c77063f8</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-20T00:07:43.638Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[MEET THE WARBIRDS: Front Office Edition]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_9feef2bd-b07b-43b6-b498-7bb7527aac93.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[MEET THE WARBIRDS: Front Office Edition]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/sheriff-commissioner-races-grow-as-filing-ends-e70c4b5e</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-19T23:58:15.576Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Sheriff, commissioner races grow as filing ends]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_b4aca33d-d2ef-4aec-9579-134f3a814e67.jpeg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson County Sheriff Candidate Chris Boykin smiles outside the Wilson County Board of Elections office after filing for office Friday morning.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Sheriff, commissioner races grow as filing ends]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/state-board-of-elections-to-discuss-sheriff-filing-in-monday-meeting-f92732c7</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-19T23:12:44.898Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[State Board of Elections to discuss sheriff filing in Monday meeting]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_b44dcd35-6fa9-4603-8e3b-5dec516d6a48.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The North Carolina State Board of Elections will discuss Wilson County sheriff candidate Bobby Knight's  filing during an online meeting Monday afternoon. Christopher Long | Times]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[State Board of Elections to discuss sheriff filing in Monday meeting]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/believer-meat-plant-closes-6dba0772</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-19T22:57:07.162Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Believer Meats closes Wilson plant
]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_ed116e78-ed38-45b1-9ad3-1ed7056784e0.JPG</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The Believer Meats plant on Lamm Road has stopped operating after a pull-out by an investor. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Believer Meats closes Wilson plant
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    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/entertainment-plus/moonlight-swing-band-gives-free-holiday-concert-893bec17</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-19T21:27:20.799Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Moonlight Swing Band gives free holiday concert]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_0d637c4d-8005-4b1b-b18b-edc68c5dcd60.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Moonlight Swing Band presents “Under the Mistletoe” Sunday evening at The Surge Center, Farmington Heights Church. Contributed photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Moonlight Swing Band gives free holiday concert]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/first-in-flight-not-first-in-line-4e5024b5</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-19T21:14:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[First in flight, not first in line]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_e54e155c-cc5c-4912-bb3a-87e2b42c217f.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Stock photo | WikiImages via Pixabay]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[First in flight, not first in line]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/gop-leaders-to-hungry-north-carolina-kids-bah-humbug-dadf2f1c</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-19T21:11:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[GOP leaders to hungry North Carolina kids: ‘Bah, humbug!’]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_c35073b9-193c-4ab4-9b41-a7df86e17342.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Stock photo | StockSnap via Pixabay]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[GOP leaders to hungry North Carolina kids: ‘Bah, humbug!’]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/senate-leader-berger-unc-system-boss-hans-serve-up-red-meat-9140d8e9</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-19T21:09:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Senate leader Berger, UNC System boss Hans serve up red meat]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_1effbb68-25cf-4d12-bcc3-9e253cba5c2a.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The Old Well is shown on the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill campus.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Senate leader Berger, UNC System boss Hans serve up red meat]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/true-holiday-spirit-49fe409b</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-19T21:06:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[True holiday spirit]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_9d738b12-e34c-4678-9927-3e0886565596.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Stock photo | karosieben via Pixabay]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[True holiday spirit]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/letters/roy-cooper-is-the-guy-you-want-fighting-for-you-in-dc-bec37334</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-19T20:55:25.703Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Roy Cooper is the guy you want fighting for you in DC]]>
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    <![CDATA[This story was one of several written for a Times special series on Hunt that ran in 2000.]]>
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          <![CDATA[Jim Hunt, former NC governor, dies at 88]]>
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    <![CDATA[Former North Carolina Governor Jim Hunt, right, listens to a speaker with his daughter, Lt. Gov. Rachel Hunt, left, pose for a picture at Casita Brewing Company during the 2023 Wilson County Democratic Party annual fundraiser. Christopher Long | Times file photo]]>
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      <![CDATA[Jim Hunt, former NC governor, dies at 88]]>
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          <![CDATA[Pittman will continue working for Wilson]]>
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    <![CDATA[Lighting the night
Holiday lights brighten downtown Wilson streets this month. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
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    <![CDATA[Hunt's Tyler Pridgen (11) twists past C.B. Aycock's  Noah Roberts as Golden Falcons' Caleb Jackson (10) looks on during a game Wednesday, Dec. 17, at Hunt. Kayla Ruffin | Special to the Times]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-12-18T12:26:31.174Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[CBA girls thrash Hunt in Big East tip-off]]>
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    <![CDATA[C.B. Aycock's Simone Hall (22) works inside against the double-team of Hunt's Brooklyn Thoms, left, and Ta'Nyha Anthony during a game Wednesday, Dec. 17, at Hunt. Kayla Ruffin | Special to the Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[CBA girls thrash Hunt in Big East tip-off]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/demons-down-south-central-57-51-693705b9</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-18T12:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Demons down South Central 57-51]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <![CDATA[Fike junior Jamir Loftin (1) shoots a free throw during a home game against East Wake on Dec. 10. Loftin hit all six of his foul shots in the fourth quarter to lead the Demons with 14 points in their 57-51 victory Wednesday, Dec. 17, at South Central in Winterville.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Demons down South Central 57-51]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/bulldogs-whack-trojans-98-76-for-3rd-straight-win-60ac00b5</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-18T11:59:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Bulldogs whack Trojans 98-76 for 3rd straight win]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Barton's Trevur Smalls (13) goes up for a shot during a home game against Mount Olive on Wednesday, Dec. 17, at Wilson Gymnasium.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Bulldogs whack Trojans 98-76 for 3rd straight win]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/bc-women-pull-away-in-second-half-to-top-mount-olive-79-61-58b5f010</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-18T11:58:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[BC women pull away in second half to top Mount Olive, 79-61]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Barton College's Leah Hampton (20) drives to the basket during a game Wednesday, Dec. 17, against Mount Olive at Wilson Gymnasium.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[BC women pull away in second half to top Mount Olive, 79-61]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/farris-thomas-law-student-athlete-of-the-week-joshua-simmons-sallie-b-howard-school-6c7d82d0</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-18T11:27:04.100Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Farris & Thomas Law Student-Athlete of the Week: Joshua Simmons, Sallie B. Howard School]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_1cf035fe-adcd-44b9-8e4d-faa249091b48.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Farris & Thomas Law Student-Athlete of the Week: Joshua Simmons, Sallie B. Howard School]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/even-leaders-must-know-their-roles-and-do-their-jobs-b27d312e</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-18T11:20:59.184Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Even leaders must know their roles and do their jobs]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_c1e1ecea-9359-43f2-aa78-55a242ac607b.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Even leaders must know their roles and do their jobs]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-dec-18-19-2025-fef75dd9</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-18T11:18:22.744Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Dec. 18-19, 2025]]>
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      <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Dec. 18-19, 2025]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/letters/tariffs-are-hurting-north-carolina-farmers-9deeb9ad</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-18T03:22:25.842Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Tariffs are hurting North Carolina farmers]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Pender Sharp of Sharp Family Farms, from left, former N.C. Gov. Roy Cooper and Ben Conroy, press secretary for Cooper for North Carolina, walk through Sharp Family Farms on Friday. ]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Tariffs are hurting North Carolina farmers]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/citation-issued-after-truck-hits-house-093adceb</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-17T23:14:37.085Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Teen cited after truck hits house]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[A 17-year-old driver was cited Wednesday after losing control of his vehicle and striking a power pole and a house on New Sandy Hill Church Road. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Teen cited after truck hits house]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/duke-energys-rate-hike-exposes-a-broken-system-c41e4e23</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-17T21:39:03.643Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Duke Energy’s rate hike exposes a broken system]]>
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    <![CDATA[Photo illustration | TungArt7 via Pixabay]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Duke Energy’s rate hike exposes a broken system]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/the-miracle-of-light-c4058f48</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-17T21:36:26.607Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[The miracle of light]]>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_0e9b7bf3-49f5-4f5f-addb-24bc60a5e959.jpg</image:loc>
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    <![CDATA[Stock photo | Ri_Ya via Pixabay]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[The miracle of light]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/lottery-is-not-a-kids-game-75e1e574</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-17T21:34:25.702Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Lottery is not a kids’ game]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_0bbc3280-2742-4394-8bde-7e6240076b82.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Mark Michalko]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Lottery is not a kids’ game]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/separation-of-politics-and-entertainment-thoughts-on-the-death-of-rob-reiner-997512a9</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-17T21:31:05.103Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Separation of politics and entertainment: Thoughts on the death of Rob Reiner]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[Stock photo | sohrob via Pixabay]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Separation of politics and entertainment: Thoughts on the death of Rob Reiner]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/officials-break-ground-on-frederick-douglass-elementary-b2a915b5</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-17T20:17:52.583Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Officials break ground on Frederick Douglass Elementary]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_444f19eb-e5f8-48a6-b973-0d2b893970f6.JPG</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson County Schools staff, the Wilson County Board of Education, Wilson County Commissioners and county staff throw dirt to celebrate the symbolic groundbreaking of the new Frederick Douglass Elementary School Wednesday morning.]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Officials break ground on Frederick Douglass Elementary]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/defendant-examined-for-capacity-to-proceed-ed47df6b</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-17T20:03:30.459Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Psychologist: Defendant unlikely to progress in recovery
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        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Resident Superior Court Judge L. Lamont Wiggins is shown in Wilson County Criminal Court on Tuesday.  Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Psychologist: Defendant unlikely to progress in recovery
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/farm-bureau-congratulates-president-agents-94978e6c</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>2025-12-17T16:45:17.330Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Farm Bureau congratulates president, agents]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[Farm Bureau congratulates president, agents
Wilson County Farm Bureau President Randal Barnes was recognized among his peers at the Presidents’ and Agents’ Luncheon for the annual meeting of the North Carolina Farm Bureau Federation held Dec. 7-9 in Greensboro. Wilson County/Thomas Agency was recognized for having 100% of its agents individually winning the contest. Farm Bureau President Shawn Harding presented each winning county president with a limited edition Case knife. Special plaques were also presented to the agents and agencies whose production was superior during the contest period. In the photo, North Carolina Farm Bureau President Shawn Harding congratulates Wilson County Farm Bureau President Randal Barnes and the winning agents. In the top row from left are Lori Thomas, Jamie Pipkin, Missy Batten, Jeremy Lott, Michael Arnette and Brandon Ham. In the bottom row are Tom Nelson, Shannon Braswell, Hunter Jernigan, Will Dorsey, Janie Heslep, Randal Barnes and Shawn Harding. Contributed photo]]>
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      <![CDATA[Farm Bureau congratulates president, agents]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/church-makes-donation-to-wesley-shelter-26104539</loc>
    <news:news>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-17T14:13:07.652Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Church makes donation to Wesley Shelter]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[Church makes donation to Wesley Shelter
Red Oak Grove Baptist Church of Stanhope shared in the Christmas cheer this year by donating cleaning supplies, toiletries, cups, diapers and blankets to the Wesley Shelter. Linda Piatt, who dropped off the supplies Tuesday, said this was the third year the church has donated to the domestic violence shelter. The congregation began collecting donations in November. Contributed photo]]>
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      <![CDATA[Church makes donation to Wesley Shelter]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/the-local-lot-to-host-christmas-day-feeding-d53e330c</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-12-17T13:59:19.771Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[The Local Lot to host Christmas Day feeding]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Dylan Lamm, owner of the Local Lot, is hosting a free Christmas day feeding at 4242 Old Raleigh Road.]]>
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      <![CDATA[The Local Lot to host Christmas Day feeding]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/for-the-love-of-the-city-even-bigger-better-with-all-wilson-teams-together-b79e895b</loc>
    <news:news>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-17T12:23:58.601Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[For the Love of the City even bigger, better with all Wilson teams together]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_b11a912b-7848-4d9c-8be3-f77b067654cb.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Several competitors come together for a group photo at the fifth edition of the For the Love of the City Alumni Games on Saturday, Dec. 13, at Fike High. The event, created by Team Power Foundation, is a benefit to help needy families in Wilson with Christmas gifts. Matt Vizions | Contributed photo]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[For the Love of the City even bigger, better with all Wilson teams together]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/warriors-outplayed-in-5-a-final-but-theres-more-to-come-6d193bd8</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-17T12:20:41.952Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Warriors outplayed in 5-A final but there’s more to come]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_62354735-f4e2-4c16-afc1-ea0a7003a130.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Warriors outplayed in 5-A final but there’s more to come]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/former-fike-wrestlers-off-to-great-starts-at-umo-9a60c69c</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-17T12:18:28.525Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Former Fike wrestlers off to great starts at UMO]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_12a48422-fffc-4199-b2cc-a7d2e8560f65.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Former Fike wrestlers off to great starts at UMO]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/middle-school-cyclones-sail-into-break-with-fifth-win-9c2815f0</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-17T12:14:34.889Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[MIDDLE SCHOOL: Cyclones sail into break with fifth win]]>
        </news:title>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-12-16T22:26:53.415Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Woman charged in broad financial crimes scheme]]>
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    <![CDATA[Tracy Ann Joyner]]>
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      <![CDATA[Woman charged in broad financial crimes scheme]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-12-16T19:16:25.734Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Wilson woman heeds call to help others]]>
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    <![CDATA[Martina Thomas, right, organizer of the Thomas Family Christmas Carol Toy Giveaway, shops with Pam Whitley, who donates toys to Thomas' annual toy drive. The toy giveaway will be held Sunday from 10 a.m. to noon at Scholars in the Making daycare, 211 Pender St. Janelle Clevinger | Special to the Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Wilson woman heeds call to help others]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-12-16T19:01:49.218Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Deputies: Man used knife to steal gaming system]]>
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    <![CDATA[Michael Shane Parker Jr.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Deputies: Man used knife to steal gaming system]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-12-16T18:49:45.886Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Board hears details of bus garage fire damage]]>
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    <![CDATA[Dasmage to one of the offices in the Wilson County Schools bus maintenance garage is shown in a photo circulated at the Wilson County Board of Educaiton meeting on Monday. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Board hears details of bus garage fire damage]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-12-16T14:20:42.398Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[New library books: 'Peppa Pig: The Biggest Sister' added to children’s collection]]>
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      <![CDATA[New library books: 'Peppa Pig: The Biggest Sister' added to children’s collection]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-12-16T13:08:05.155Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Hunt's 'Dirty Thirty' fall in 5-A title game but Warriors leave Durham with history and hope  ]]>
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    <![CDATA[Hunt quarterback Mez Harris (2) outruns Crest defensive back Jah'mere Canady (17) for an 80-yard touchdown during the NCHSAA 5-A championship game Saturday, Dec. 13, at Durham County Memorial Stadium. Kayla Ruffin | Special to the Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Hunt's 'Dirty Thirty' fall in 5-A title game but Warriors leave Durham with history and hope  ]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-12-16T12:53:58.949Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Ladybirds’ Marks earns top Big East volleyball honor]]>
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    <![CDATA[Southern Nash junior Abigail Marks, serving the ball during a home match Oct. 5, was voted 5-A/6-A Big East Conference Player of the Year by league coaches at the conclusion of the season after leading the NCHSAA 5-A ranks with 94 aces. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Ladybirds’ Marks earns top Big East volleyball honor]]>
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<url>
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    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-12-16T12:51:49.286Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[MIDDLE SCHOOL ROUNDUP: Elm City, Springfield split hoops twinbill]]>
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      <![CDATA[MIDDLE SCHOOL ROUNDUP: Elm City, Springfield split hoops twinbill]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-dec-16-17-2025-0c1d1a6e</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-12-16T12:49:45.267Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Dec. 16-17, 2025]]>
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      <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Dec. 16-17, 2025]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/foundation-ymca-receives-1800-food-lion-grant-9cd54763</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-15T20:28:32.536Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Foundation YMCA receives $1,800 Food Lion grant]]>
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    <![CDATA[Wilson's Foundation YMCA was awarded an $1,800 grant from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation to support students in the non-profit's middle school after school program, Y-GIG.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Foundation YMCA receives $1,800 Food Lion grant]]>
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<url>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-12-15T19:30:46.152Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Wilson County deed transfers recorded week of Dec. 1-5]]>
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    <![CDATA[Stock photo]]>
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      <![CDATA[Wilson County deed transfers recorded week of Dec. 1-5]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/e-edition/tuesday-december-16-2025-90e6af48</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-12-15T19:25:56.934Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Tuesday, December 16, 2025]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/editorials/our-opinion-state-title-adds-gleam-to-wilson-prep-trophy-case-2879ec8e</loc>
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        <news:publication>
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            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-15T18:24:08.828Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Our Opinion: State title adds gleam to Wilson Prep trophy case]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Hunt's Doryan Jones runs with the ball around a block by teammate Aarion Bryant (54) on Crest's Taveon Whisnant (26) during the NCHSAA 5-A championship game Saturday, Dec. 13, at Durham County Memorial Stadium. Jim Such | Special to the Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Our Opinion: State title adds gleam to Wilson Prep trophy case]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/letters/elected-officials-are-servants-not-leaders-feec4117</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-15T18:19:17.705Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Elected officials are servants, not leaders]]>
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    <![CDATA[The North Carolina Legislative Building is shown in downtown Raleigh.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Elected officials are servants, not leaders]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/dg-martin-was-a-class-act-6e64999d</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-12-15T18:15:43.238Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[D.G. Martin was a class act]]>
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    <![CDATA[D.G. Martin is shown in a promotional video for “North Carolina Bookwatch” on UNC-TV, the public broadcaster now known as PBS North Carolina. Screen capture]]>
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      <![CDATA[D.G. Martin was a class act]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-12-15T18:13:33.783Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[How AI can bring humanity back to the doctor’s office]]>
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    <![CDATA[Stock photo | herbert11timtim via Pixabay]]>
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      <![CDATA[How AI can bring humanity back to the doctor’s office]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-12-15T18:10:48.149Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[China has gone cashless. Will the US follow suit?]]>
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    <![CDATA[Stock photo | moerschy via Pixabay]]>
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      <![CDATA[China has gone cashless. Will the US follow suit?]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/i-watched-science-change-the-world-heres-what-could-stop-it-364f522c</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-12-15T18:08:29.866Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[I watched science change the world. Here’s what could stop it]]>
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    <![CDATA[Stock photo | HeungSoon via Pixabay]]>
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      <![CDATA[I watched science change the world. Here’s what could stop it]]>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-15T16:52:06.159Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Volunteers place wreaths on veterans’ graves]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Piper Brown places a wreath on the grave of U.S. Army veteran Jimmie D. Sharpe at Rest Haven Cemetery for Wreaths Across America on Saturday morning. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Volunteers place wreaths on veterans’ graves]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/entertainment-plus/new-library-books-cookbooks-added-to-collection-05bc3abc</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-12-15T15:56:01.575Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[New library books: Cookbooks added to collection]]>
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      <![CDATA[New library books: Cookbooks added to collection]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/inaugural-for-the-love-of-the-city-draws-much-love-if-not-wins-for-local-teams-d4829ef7</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-12-15T13:39:09.960Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Inaugural For the Love of the City draws much love, if not wins for local teams]]>
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    <![CDATA[Wilson Christian's Aidan Tant looks for a outlet to pass the ball as Sallie B. Howard's Bryson Hill defends while players and coaches from Beddingfield watch frmo the end line during the For the Love of the City Showcase on Saturday, Dec. 13, at Fike. Paul Durham | Times]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Inaugural For the Love of the City draws much love, if not wins for local teams]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/new-documentary-details-john-mcneils-story-1a84bca3</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-15T13:32:14.261Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Documentary details fight for John McNeil’s freedom
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        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_513c174f-2022-4bdd-b0a5-245889333311.jpeg</image:loc>
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    <![CDATA[John McNeil, left, and Bill Howard review photos taken by photographer Gray Whitley that will be on display at the premiere showing of Breathe Freedom, a new documentary that will be shown at the Edna Boykin Cultural Center on Dec. 20.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Documentary details fight for John McNeil’s freedom
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/valiant-hunt-effort-not-enough-as-crest-rules-5-a-final-846227de</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-15T12:31:48.176Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Valiant Hunt effort not enough as Crest rules 5-A final]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_77270337-2a61-4118-851b-8f463ec5592d.jpg</image:loc>
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    <![CDATA[Hunt's Doryan Jones runs with the ball around a block by teammate Aarion Bryant (54) on Crest's Taveon Whisnant (26) during the NCHSAA 5-A championship game Saturday, Dec. 13, at Durham County Memorial Stadium. Jim Such | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Valiant Hunt effort not enough as Crest rules 5-A final]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/nchsaa-football-championship-results-c113f1e1</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-15T12:29:51.821Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[NCHSAA Football Championship Results]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_78fbec26-a627-4a0c-82b9-16b75335d3ee.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Prep's Christian Perry (55) corrals Robbinsville ball carrier Benton Gibby (24) during the NCHSAA 1-A championship game Thursday, Dec. 11, at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[NCHSAA Football Championship Results]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/bulldogs-rally-from-9-down-to-top-shorter-93-87-d2927f04</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-15T03:45:27.763Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Bulldogs rally from 9 down to top Shorter 93-87]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_dfec4368-4cbd-4eef-af47-26a27dd51bbc.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Barton's Jaylen Faber (3) dribbles the ball with Shorter's Chris Bibbs (13) in pursuit during a game Saturday, Dec. 13, at Wilson Gymnasium. Lynda Nielsen | Barton College]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Bulldogs rally from 9 down to top Shorter 93-87]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-dec-15-16-2025-e9120f3b</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-15T03:30:03.588Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Dec. 15-16, 2025]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_dddb8f1e-3e5c-4649-ab1a-182d367a3815.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Dec. 15-16, 2025]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/nc-state-pushes-no-19-kansas-to-ot-but-still-searching-for-that-signature-win-b324b943</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-14T21:17:00.069Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[N.C. State pushes No. 19 Kansas to OT but still searching for that signature win  ]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[N.C. State's Quadir Copeland (11) reacts during a game against No. 19 Kansas on Saturday, Dec. 13, at Lenovo Center in Raleigh. N.C. State Athletics]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[N.C. State pushes No. 19 Kansas to OT but still searching for that signature win  ]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/down-to-business-new-boxing-gym-takes-a-swing-at-wilson-200afa29</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-14T20:39:50.131Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Down to Business: New boxing gym takes a swing at Wilson]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_22f4e228-a444-4cc5-88b6-ae4f66dee2fc.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Hosam Muharam, owner of Fight Night Sport Center, stands in the middle of his ring.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Down to Business: New boxing gym takes a swing at Wilson]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/tractor-pull-recognized-with-awards-28b191fc</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-14T14:17:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Tractor pull recognized with awards]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[Mick Rankin,  president of the Wilson County Fair Board, holds two new awards for the Wilson 300' Truck and Tractor Pull from the United Pullers of The Carolinas for Best Commercial Pull of the Year and Best Commercial Track of the Year for the year 2025. On the wall are numerous other awards from from the United Pullers from past years at the Wilson County Fairgrounds. The awards come after the extra effort was put into renovating the track and the grand stands. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Tractor pull recognized with awards]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/artspin-events-draw-visitors-downtown-9917f8b3</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-13T22:34:38.102Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[ArtSpin events draw visitors downtown]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_c3c30c7d-84fc-4bc2-98f3-01450f9607c8.JPG</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[A'Zylah Barnes, Promise Edmundson, Josiah Barnes and Amaris Moore pose with the Grinch for photographer Iris Anderson of the Wilson Camera Club at ArtSpin. ]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[ArtSpin events draw visitors downtown]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/shop-with-a-cop-brightens-kids-christmas-88892ea9</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-13T18:45:03.194Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Children treated at Shop with a Cop]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_17bb1745-0ed1-45a5-a740-85d33a4d60c1.JPG</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Police Department Det. B. Bustos pushes Dominque Brown through Walmart during the Shop with a Cop event on Saturday morning. ]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Children treated at Shop with a Cop]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/just-another-game-for-warriors-chargers-is-state-5-a-final-572a187e</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-13T13:19:18.202Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[‘Just another game’ for Warriors, Chargers is state 5-A final]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_d29eddc4-55d1-4c92-972d-355a755b82fd.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Hunt quarterback Mez Harris (2) runs with the ball behind the block of teammate Aarion Bryant (50) during a home game against Northside-Jacksonville on Dec. 5. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[‘Just another game’ for Warriors, Chargers is state 5-A final]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/warriors-dirty-thirty-look-to-make-history-8a0bc7fd</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-13T13:17:02.953Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Warriors’ ‘Dirty Thirty’ look to make history]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_6c350309-bb5e-442e-996b-b29cacd4e2c9.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Hunt High football players emerge from the tunnel outside Bill Williamson Fieldhouse before a game Dec. 5 against Northside-Jacksonville at Warrior Stadium. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Warriors’ ‘Dirty Thirty’ look to make history]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/wilson-ref-thompson-earns-first-shot-at-nchsaa-title-game-5b16e34f</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-13T12:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wilson ref Thompson earns first shot at NCHSAA 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_56a16dca-df27-4653-ad59-58c1c348b035.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson official Chris Thompson was part of the seven-man officiating crew that called the NCHSAA 7-A football championship game between Clayton and Grimsley on Friday night, Dec. 12, at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill. Contributed photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Wilson ref Thompson earns first shot at NCHSAA title game  ]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-roundup-demons-tip-off-big-east-play-with-win-at-rocky-mount-6d82fbe8</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-13T11:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Demons tip off Big East play with win at Rocky Mount]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_24fd5122-8034-49be-9a45-727dfc658290.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Fike junior Jayonta Blanchard (5) goes up for a layup during a home game against East Wake on Wednesday, Dec. 10. He scored 16 points to lead the Golden Demons to a 55-44 win Friday at Rocky Mount to start 5-A/6-A Big East Conference play.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Demons tip off Big East play with win at Rocky Mount]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/middle-school-roundup-vikings-down-cougars-for-first-win-0bee30a3</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-13T10:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[MIDDLE SCHOOL ROUNDUP: Vikings down Cougars for first win]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_ff4711a3-9b35-4527-8e66-c76407b279c7.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[MIDDLE SCHOOL ROUNDUP: Vikings down Cougars for first win]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-dec-13-14-2025-c9315302</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-13T09:12:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Dec. 13-14, 2025]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_f186a78c-d876-4657-ada1-b07f99897f4b.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Dec. 13-14, 2025]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/two-file-to-run-for-sheriff-df8aa79e</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-12T21:04:41.695Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[2 more candidates file for Wilson County sheriff 
]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_9834dbba-e482-4b6c-88e0-142e8f8a1902.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Bobby Knight, left, and Davonta Ferguson, right, filed to run for Wilson County Sheriff on Friday morning.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[2 more candidates file for Wilson County sheriff 
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    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/organizers-receive-donations-1efbd017</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-12T19:50:47.144Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Organizers receive donations]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_e3b50ebb-89df-4340-adac-5b4206e5b232.JPG</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Groups receive donations
Four Wilson benevolent organizations were awarded $700 checks at the Wilson County Fairgrounds on Monday. Making the presentations were Barry Wood, commander of the American Legion Post 13, far left, and Mick Rankin, far right, president of the Wilson County Fair Board. Recipients were Earl Reaves of the Flynn Christian Fellowship Home, second from left, followed by Steve Williams of the Community Soup Kitchen of Wilson County, Nancy Sallenger of the Wilson Crisis Center and Deztinee Allen of the Wesley Shelter. Each organization received $500 from the Wilson County Fair, $100 from the American Legion Post 13 and $100 from the American Legion Riders Post 13. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Organizers receive donations]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/dickens-expectations-for-tigers-based-on-faith-53e825fd</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-12T19:45:52.650Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Dickens’ expectations for Tigers based on faith]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_d61af0ff-9ca9-48d2-81c7-776e1cbfabb7.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Prep head coach Phillip Dickens finally celebrates on the sideline during the final seconds of the NCHSAA 1-A championship game 9-8 win over Robbinsville on Thursday, Dec. 11, at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Dickens’ expectations for Tigers based on faith]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/nchsaa-championship-notebook-tigers-senior-trio-rewarded-with-state-championshp-d92d62b9</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-12T19:42:53.904Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[NCHSAA CHAMPIONSHIP NOTEBOOK: Tigers senior trio rewarded with state championshp]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_31122db8-9d43-4221-a6a5-97a46dd4e812.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Prep's Ethan Nelson breaks free past a Robbinsville defender on a 72-yard run during the NCHSAA 1-A championship game Thursday, Dec. 11, at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[NCHSAA CHAMPIONSHIP NOTEBOOK: Tigers senior trio rewarded with state championshp]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/the-people-voted-for-change-new-council-takes-office-00421d28</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-12T19:10:12.669Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[‘The people voted for change’: New council takes office]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <![CDATA[Councilman Eduardo Herrera-Picasso, from left, Councilman Tom Fyle, Councilman Lenwood Ward, Judge Bill Wolfe and Councilwoman Susan Kellum finalize signatures to make each oath of office official during Thursday night's meeting.]]>
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      <![CDATA[‘The people voted for change’: New council takes office]]>
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          <![CDATA[Wreaths to be placed on veterans’ graves Saturday]]>
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    <![CDATA[Morrison Bryant and Selby Outland of the Wilson Cemetery Commission, help unload wreaths from a Harris Teeter truck at Rest Haven Cemetery on Friday in advance of a Wreaths Across America wreath laying there on Saturday at noon. ]]>
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      <![CDATA[Wreaths to be placed on veterans’ graves Saturday]]>
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    <![CDATA[Stock photo | nosheep via Pixabay]]>
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      <![CDATA[The vanishing penny and why exact change still matters]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/letters/stantonsburgs-future-is-looking-brighter-210f4a3f</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-12-12T17:29:58.546Z</news:publication_date>
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      <![CDATA[Stantonsburg’s future is looking brighter]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-12-12T15:24:35.597Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Sorority celebrates 85 years of service and sisterhood]]>
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    <![CDATA[The Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority’s Gamma Beta Omega Chapter celebrated the sorority’s 85th anniversary in October. Contributed photo]]>
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      <![CDATA[Sorority celebrates 85 years of service and sisterhood]]>
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          <![CDATA[Pittman claims too much credit for school funding]]>
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      <![CDATA[Pittman claims too much credit for school funding]]>
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          <![CDATA[Connecting in the age of AI]]>
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    <![CDATA[Ken Russell]]>
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      <![CDATA[Connecting in the age of AI]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/regime-change-adam-smith-talks-one-game-and-spends-on-another-6546b220</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-12-12T14:53:16.755Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Regime change: Adam Smith talks one game and spends on another]]>
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    <![CDATA[Stock photo | Military_Material via Pixabay]]>
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      <![CDATA[Regime change: Adam Smith talks one game and spends on another]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/public-pays-the-price-for-big-techs-data-centers-ca423a4f</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-12-12T14:51:10.385Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Public pays the price for Big Tech’s data centers]]>
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      <![CDATA[Public pays the price for Big Tech’s data centers]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/doubling-down-on-evil-in-america-fa4e5ec5</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-12-12T14:48:34.767Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Doubling down on evil in America]]>
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      <![CDATA[Doubling down on evil in America]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/editorials/our-opinion-2026-defense-bill-invests-in-north-carolina-and-rights-a-wrong-82e7fbc6</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-12-12T14:41:36.165Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Our Opinion: 2026 defense bill invests in North Carolina and rights a wrong]]>
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    <![CDATA[Rep. Don Davis speaks with service members during a November 2023 visit to Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in Goldsboro. Contributed photo]]>
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      <![CDATA[Our Opinion: 2026 defense bill invests in North Carolina and rights a wrong]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-12-12T12:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Church news: Congregations gather for weekly services]]>
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      <![CDATA[Church news: Congregations gather for weekly services]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-12-12T08:33:42.644Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Tiger, Tiger pride: Wilson Prep squeezes Robbinsville on Nelson’s late FG for NCHSAA 1-A crown]]>
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    <![CDATA[The Wilson Prep Tigers pose for a team photo on the field at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill after defeating Robbinsville 9-8 in the NCHSAA 1-A championship game Thursday, Dec. 11. The Tigers are the first football team from Wilson to win an NCHSAA crown since Fike in 1969. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Tiger, Tiger pride: Wilson Prep squeezes Robbinsville on Nelson’s late FG for NCHSAA 1-A crown]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-12-12T08:24:16.781Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Roundup: Chargers whip Southside Christian for 3-0 region mark]]>
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      <![CDATA[Area Roundup: Chargers whip Southside Christian for 3-0 region mark]]>
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          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Dec. 12-13, 2025]]>
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      <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Dec. 12-13, 2025]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-12-11T21:42:39.578Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Car from 2003 missing person case found in creek]]>
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    <![CDATA[The Nash County Sheriff's Office released this photo of a 1992 Pontiac Grand Am found in Turkey Creek in Nash County on Wednesday. Investigators say it is the same car owned by Travis Lamonyt Lynch, 21, of Wilson, who was last seen on Christmas Eve 2003. Contributed photo]]>
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      <![CDATA[Car from 2003 missing person case found in creek]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-12-11T20:25:47.286Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Friday, December 12, 2025]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-12-11T18:54:52.338Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Ringing bells for a good cause]]>
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    <![CDATA[Ringing bells for good cause
Josh Harris and Jami Woods, members of the Wilson Rotary Club, ring bells to collect money for The Salvation Army at Hobby Lobby on Wednesday.  Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Ringing bells for a good cause]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/five-displaced-in-residential-fire-4e2c0f99</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-12-11T18:35:09.117Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[5 displaced after fire in clothes dryer damaged home]]>
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    <![CDATA[Captain Micah Varnell, left, and Captain Greg Barnes examine a clothes dryer from a residence on 500 block of Privette Street on Tuesday. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[5 displaced after fire in clothes dryer damaged home]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-12-11T16:02:49.844Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[A Hope of Faith is ‘Wrapping Wilson with Love’]]>
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    <![CDATA[A Hope of Faith staff and volunteers, along with Walmart employees, load toys into carts for the nonprofit’s Wrapping Wilson with Love toy drive. From left are Tiffany Boone, Hope of Faith director; Janet Pope and Calvin Barnes, volunteers; Angie Webb, Walmart team leader; Ella Harrison, volunteer; and Frankie Sheldon, Wilson Walmart store manager. Janelle Clevinger | Special to the Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[A Hope of Faith is ‘Wrapping Wilson with Love’]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-12-11T15:47:20.914Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[‘Truly a headstone’: Marker uncovered at Vick Cemetery during drainage work]]>
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    <![CDATA[Mayor Carlton Stevens photographs pieces of marble that were unearthed when a city crew performed ditch improvements at the Vick Cemetery on Wednesday.  ]]>
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      <![CDATA[‘Truly a headstone’: Marker uncovered at Vick Cemetery during drainage work]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/tigers-are-ready-for-their-championship-moment-60644002</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-12-11T13:49:01.219Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Tigers are ready for their championship moment]]>
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    <![CDATA[Wilson Prep players, coaches and cheerleaders pose for a group photo following the Tigers 52-22 win at Northside-Pinetown in the NCHSAA 1-A East Region championship game Nov. 28. Wilson Prep will face West champion Robbinsville for the state 1-A title Thursday, Dec. 11, in Chapel Hill. Karsten Woodard | Special to the Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Tigers are ready for their championship moment]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/football-forecast-week-17-9722476c</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-12-11T12:23:45.210Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Football Forecast Week 17]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Football Forecast Week 17]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/composed-fike-surges-past-winless-east-wake-58-48-deaac18c</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-11T11:46:25.076Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Composed Fike surges past winless East Wake 58-48]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_d2ef418e-038e-4432-8ef8-e53b5feb76b9.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Fike junior center Daquavis Greene (35) is beseiged by East Wake defenders in the paint during a game at Fike on Wednesday, Dec. 10. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Composed Fike surges past winless East Wake 58-48]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/demons-still-waiting-on-first-win-cee959ce</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-11T11:42:03.175Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Demons still waiting on first win]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_b2d0c687-d514-43c0-a4a8-42cd71af83a6.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Fike senior Emory Skinner (11) dribbles the ball in transiton during a game against East Wake on Wednesday, Dec. 10, at Fike. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Demons still waiting on first win]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/is-phil-berger-the-grinch-who-stole-christmas-2498ed15</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-11T07:52:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Is Phil Berger the Grinch who stole Christmas?]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_f030fcca-f271-4a63-af00-d98bf81aec46.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[N.C. Senate leader Phil Berger, R-Rockingham, signs paperwork to run for reelection on Dec. 3. Contributed photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Is Phil Berger the Grinch who stole Christmas?]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/washington-cant-come-to-the-rescue-ed9c8d70</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-11T06:40:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Washington can’t come to the rescue]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_3b07b780-fc34-436a-b660-66abceba008a.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Stock photo | GregReese via Pixabay]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Washington can’t come to the rescue]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/can-brain-hacks-help-us-have-better-holiday-conversations-dd20717b</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-11T06:03:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Can brain hacks help us have better holiday conversations?]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_80d772ca-1d17-4549-be22-00afdcecd039.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Melinda Burrell]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Can brain hacks help us have better holiday conversations?]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/dont-act-as-if-we-didnt-see-it-53869087</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-11T05:24:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Don’t act as if we didn’t see it]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_5379a3c8-b67e-4caf-b6b2-79de3e5d4767.jpeg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Lib Campbell]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Don’t act as if we didn’t see it]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/farris-thomas-law-student-athlete-of-the-week-johnny-winborne-greenfield-school-ccfc10d2</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-11T04:16:14.895Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Farris & Thomas Law Student-Athlete of the Week: Johnny Winborne, Greenfield School]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_236a583b-3333-4279-a962-50b379aba7a1.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Farris & Thomas Law Student-Athlete of the Week: Johnny Winborne, Greenfield School]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/find-your-why-stay-strong-for-life-4c175ecc</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-11T04:12:47.836Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Find your 'why,' stay strong for life]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_c1e1ecea-9359-43f2-aa78-55a242ac607b.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Find your 'why,' stay strong for life]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-dec-11-12-2025-2b3b9fda</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-11T04:09:54.502Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Dec. 11-12, 2025]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_0b275711-0e31-4fe5-b52c-77fb1dd25fca.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Dec. 11-12, 2025]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/new-elm-city-officials-take-office-fa25597f</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-10T16:34:40.835Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[New Elm City officials take office]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_b2ae3aa6-8721-4b43-adfb-314c53928948.JPG</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Outgoing Elm City Mayor Tawanda Moore, left, and incoming Mayor Gil Wheeler, right, talk before Tuesday night's Board of Commissioners meeting. Christopher Long | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[New Elm City officials take office]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/looking-for-company-on-christmas-day-wilson-churches-host-community-luncheon-0a381157</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-10T15:21:16.036Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Looking for company on Christmas Day? Wilson churches host community luncheon  ]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_3cbb8835-f753-4163-811b-e41b37331db2.jpeg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The Community Christmas Lunch is 11:30  a.m. to 1 p.m. Christmas Day at First Christian Church. Contributed photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Looking for company on Christmas Day? Wilson churches host community luncheon  ]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/for-the-love-of-the-city-showcase-adjusts-on-the-fly-for-saturdays-big-event-now-at-fike-dbd06ce3</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-10T13:33:16.572Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[For the Love of the City Showcase adjusts on the fly for Saturday's big event, now at Fike]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_6e7ed3a5-9553-4498-8e51-77f8ada678ce.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Players from all eight high school boys basketball teams in Wilson County pose for a group photo at Hunt in advance of the inaugural For the Love of the City Showcase, sponsored by Team Power Foundation. The benefit, originally set for Hunt this Saturday, Dec. 13, has moved to Fike and will have all the county teams except Hunt, which opted out of the showcase due to its football team playing for the NCHSAA 5-A championship Saturday night. Team Power Foundation]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[For the Love of the City Showcase adjusts on the fly for Saturday's big event, now at Fike]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/from-state-champs-to-life-lessons-documentary-aims-to-inspire-todays-student-athletes-7fd0333a</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-10T13:30:52.698Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[From state champs to life lessons: Documentary aims to inspire today’s student-athletes  ]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_716ed78e-5ef9-4a58-9e03-e5bd02c9d2be.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[In this collage constructed from Wilson Daily Times archives, Fike High football teams won three straight NCHSAA 4-A championships, starting with a 28-14 win over South Mecklenburg in the 1967 state final. The bottom left photo is of Cyclones fans greeting the team bus after the 1969 championship game win at Winston-Salem Atkins while Zeke Church (31) picks up yardage for Fike in the 1968 championship win over Gastonia Ashley at Fike. Lower right is Fike legend Carlester Crumper, the star running back for all three championship teams. A new documentary currently in production, "Pick Up Your Bed and Walk," offers a current perspective from the players and coaches on how that experience has shaped their lives and those around them. It will premiere in Wilson on Feb. 21.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[From state champs to life lessons: Documentary aims to inspire today’s student-athletes  ]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/firebirds-blast-bruins-67-48-for-1st-win-under-leonard-c918e78c</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-10T13:28:13.574Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Firebirds blast Bruins 67-48 for 1st win under Leonard]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_bcd00d6c-783a-415b-9912-01e932ec92cb.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Southern Nash's Jaden Hartsfield (21) puts up a shot in front of Beddingfield defender Darrian Jones (12) during a game Tuesday, Dec. 9, at Southern Nash. Carl Copeland | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Firebirds blast Bruins 67-48 for 1st win under Leonard]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/ladybirds-turn-bruins-turnovers-into-47-36-win-348c4109</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-10T13:26:44.531Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Ladybirds turn Bruins turnovers into 47-36 win]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_450bf80f-7ca9-48f3-9e45-704fe937c72d.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Southern Nash's Janiyah Montague fires a jumper during a game against Beddingfield on Tuesday, Dec. 9, at Southern Nash. Carl Copeland | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Ladybirds turn Bruins turnovers into 47-36 win]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-dec-10-11-2025-9fed8ec6</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-10T11:52:04.378Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Dec. 10-11, 2025]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_6d4b681e-92ee-4038-93c3-d70c9000a845.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Dec. 10-11, 2025]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/an-open-letter-to-the-ice-agent-in-a-mask-e455d1b9</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-10T05:15:01.350Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[An open letter to the ICE agent in a mask]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_5a90ec05-0f5b-4553-944b-d6c957366cef.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[An open letter to the ICE agent in a mask]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/old-nc-map-battle-helped-kill-latest-congressional-complaint-293826a3</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-10T05:11:46.009Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Old NC map battle helped kill latest congressional complaint]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_94409476-e3dc-424f-8028-1c7157af5221.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Stock photo | MarkThomas via Pixabay]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Old NC map battle helped kill latest congressional complaint]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/shortage-of-rural-vets-endangers-nations-food-supply-81870f6b</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-10T05:09:02.016Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Shortage of rural vets endangers nation’s food supply]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_edff4ab8-0151-46fc-83ad-e916405f7a62.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Stock photo | Ehrecke via Pixabay]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Shortage of rural vets endangers nation’s food supply]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/x-marks-the-spot-its-time-for-social-media-platform-sovereignty-99d2caf8</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-10T05:06:22.132Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[X marks the spot: It’s time for social media platform sovereignty]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_a8288d31-3ee6-4774-99a3-ff6964cb966b.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Photo illustration | Mohamed_hassan via Pixabay]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[X marks the spot: It’s time for social media platform sovereignty]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/1984-murder-case-against-parks-dismissed-d3e253ef</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-09T21:16:26.750Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[1984 murder and rape case against Parks dismissed]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_9c269f17-17db-41ca-a614-59eb60191e5e.JPG</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Gregory Parks is led into Wilson County District Court for a first appearance on the murder and rape charges in connection with the death of Marsha Whitted in in 2019. Wilson County Sheriff  Calvin Woodard Jr. is in background accompanying Parks into the courtroom. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[1984 murder and rape case against Parks dismissed]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/commissioners-finalize-frederick-douglas-financing-0b4205e8</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-09T20:26:50.851Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Commissioners finalize financing of Frederick Douglass Elementary School
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    <![CDATA[The Wilson County Board of Commissioners stand for a photo after reappointing Commissioner Rob Boyette and Leslie Atkinson as chair and vice chair to the board.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Commissioners finalize financing of Frederick Douglass Elementary School
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        <news:publication_date>2025-12-09T16:37:41.729Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Firefighters extinguish forklift fire at Adams Carpet One]]>
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    <![CDATA[Firefighters from Wilson Fire/Rescue Services responded a forklift fire at Adams Carpet One on Nash Street on Monday. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Firefighters extinguish forklift fire at Adams Carpet One]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-12-09T16:21:48.836Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Wilsonians enjoy a snowy morning]]>
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    <![CDATA[Tyler Fontenot, 14, carries his sister Kyleigh, 8, across the snow-covered footbridge over Lake Wilson on Tuesday morning. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Wilsonians enjoy a snowy morning]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-12-09T14:34:16.702Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[ArtSpin brings holiday magic to downtown Saturday afternoon]]>
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    <![CDATA[Santa and Mrs. Claus are joined by Nova Yelverton, Iyanna Anderson Sheppard  and Arionna Hopkins at last year's ArtSpin. The event returns on Saturday from 1-5 p.m. in downtown Wilson.  Janelle Clevinger | Times file photo]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[ArtSpin brings holiday magic to downtown Saturday afternoon]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-12-09T12:37:55.045Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Greenfield names new chief financial officers]]>
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    <![CDATA[Liz Smith]]>
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      <![CDATA[Greenfield names new chief financial officers]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-12-09T06:01:12.375Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[No. 16 Heels have no problem with Hoyas]]>
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    <![CDATA[North Carolina's Caleb Wilson (8) shoots the ball over Georgetown's Jayden Fort (0) during a game Sunday, Dec. 7, at Dean E. Smith Center in Chapel Hill. Ainsley E. Fauth | UNC Athletics]]>
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      <![CDATA[No. 16 Heels have no problem with Hoyas]]>
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          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Dec. 9-10, 2025]]>
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      <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Dec. 9-10, 2025]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-12-08T23:02:52.657Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Snowy night in Wilson]]>
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    <![CDATA[Snowy night
Lights from the new baseball stadium illuminate snowfall just beyond Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park in downtown Wilson Monday night. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Snowy night in Wilson]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-12-08T22:28:16.335Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Sheriff: Suspects used children to sell drugs]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Miguel Angel Rodriguez]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Sheriff: Suspects used children to sell drugs]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/e-edition/tuesday-december-9-2025-edc4b146</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-12-08T19:32:51.648Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Tuesday, December 9, 2025]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-12-08T18:10:17.261Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Holiday Invitational offers unique gifts ]]>
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    <![CDATA[Wilson arts offers unique gifts 
These angels were made by Cambron Farris and are part of this year's Holiday Invitational at Wilson Arts. Contributed phot]]>
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      <![CDATA[Holiday Invitational offers unique gifts ]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/renewing-my-commitment-to-serving-house-district-24-d5264e32</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-12-08T16:39:34.749Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Renewing my commitment to serving House District 24]]>
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    <![CDATA[Dante Pittman was appointed to N.C. Military Affairs Commission. ]]>
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      <![CDATA[Renewing my commitment to serving House District 24]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-12-08T16:37:15.109Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wilson County Schools goes extra mile after bus garage fire]]>
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    <![CDATA[Firefighters walk out of a bay at the Wilson County Schools bus maintenance garage which caught fire and was badly damaged on Sunday morning. ]]>
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      <![CDATA[Wilson County Schools goes extra mile after bus garage fire]]>
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          <![CDATA[Republicans need a wake-up call]]>
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      <![CDATA[Republicans need a wake-up call]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/cherish-our-free-state-of-north-carolina-33cb0de0</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-12-08T16:31:55.060Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Cherish our free state of North Carolina]]>
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    <![CDATA[Stock photo | wgappens5 via Pixabay]]>
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      <![CDATA[Cherish our free state of North Carolina]]>
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          <![CDATA[Schools are community spaces, not immigration battlegrounds]]>
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    <![CDATA[Stock photo | ucmas123 via Pixabay]]>
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      <![CDATA[Schools are community spaces, not immigration battlegrounds]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/this-season-steph-curry-can-be-our-guide-09892c3a</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-12-08T16:24:51.363Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[This season, Steph Curry can be our guide]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Stephen Curry describes his book “Shot Ready” as “a personal reflection of my journey, both on and off the court.” Contributed photo]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[This season, Steph Curry can be our guide]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/chinas-electric-vehicle-revolution-abcf7189</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-12-08T16:21:42.404Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[China’s electric vehicle revolution]]>
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    <![CDATA[Stock photo | Bob-King via Pixabay]]>
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      <![CDATA[China’s electric vehicle revolution]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/two-incumbents-file-for-reelection-4b3cca98</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-12-08T16:09:31.772Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Incumbents file for reelection to NC House and Wilson County Board of Commissioners]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Rep. Dante Pittman, left, puts pen to paper to make his bid for reelection to the North Carolina House of Representatives District 24 seat official while his wife, Lucy Pittman, watches on.]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Incumbents file for reelection to NC House and Wilson County Board of Commissioners]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-12-08T15:09:32.842Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Elm City's Christmas parade brings holiday cheer]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Santa throws bags of candy from atop the Toisnot Rural Fire Department's truck to end Sunday afternoon's parade.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Elm City's Christmas parade brings holiday cheer]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-12-08T14:55:15.921Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Down to Business: Zaxby’s lights up night with Christmas lights]]>
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    <![CDATA[Luke Lanier, from left, Quodric Boulware and Autumn Rivera smile for a picture with the Christmas-themed lights outside Zaxby's.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Down to Business: Zaxby’s lights up night with Christmas lights]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-12-08T14:18:23.797Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Community briefs: Upcoming events include Christmas parades and more]]>
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      <![CDATA[Community briefs: Upcoming events include Christmas parades and more]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/football-state-championship-appearances-rare-in-wilson-5d00c8ac</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-12-08T13:34:07.519Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Football state championship appearances rare, but cherished in Wilson]]>
        </news:title>
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      <![CDATA[Football state championship appearances rare, but cherished in Wilson]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/lady-chargers-come-up-short-in-defensive-standoff-christmas-classic-final-7e7cd5fe</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-08T12:52:23.224Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Lady Chargers come up short in defensive standoff Christmas Classic final]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_95ddef60-7147-4298-b1e2-bf35db751ace.jpg</image:loc>
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    <![CDATA[Wilson Christian's Reagan Sherrod leads the break as teammates Allie Miller (2), Katie McBryde (14) and Lilly Hoskins 5) follow during the championship game of the Chargers Christmas Classic against Alamance Christian on Saturday, Dec. 6, at WCA. Nino Villaverde | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Lady Chargers come up short in defensive standoff Christmas Classic final]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/wca-boys-salvage-3rd-place-in-classic-83d1717a</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-08T12:49:24.595Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[WCA boys salvage 3rd place in Christmas Classic]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_e30ae39b-82fa-4b1f-8bcb-bdb0c4e9d6ee.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Christian's Wyatt Clark, fighting for position between two Faith Christian players during a game Friday night, scored 14 points in the Chargers' win over Thales-Flowers Plantation in the consolation game of the Chargers Christmas Classic on Saturday, Dec. 6, at WCA. Nino Villaverde | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[WCA boys salvage 3rd place in Christmas Classic]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-roundup-knights-tigers-win-at-outer-banks-3c68a502</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-08T12:47:43.516Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Knights, Tigers win at Outer Banks]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_09292b31-775a-478b-8550-0eacf760d61c.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Greenfield senior point guard Kobe Edwards (3), dribbling the ball during a home game against Mount Zion Christian on Nov. 25, averaged 27.5 points and 8 assists this weekend as the Knights went 2-0 in the Good Guys Versus Cancer Showcase at First Flight High in Kill Devil Hills.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Knights, Tigers win at Outer Banks]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/bulldogs-hold-off-vikings-68-66-for-2nd-win-693da917</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-08T12:45:36.765Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Bulldogs hold off Vikings 68-66 for 2nd win]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_744bfb29-62a0-4ecd-9b4f-5976d14b6836.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Barton senior Christian Taylor (14) shoots a layup ahead of Elizabeth City State's Braylon Wheeler during a game Saturday, Dec. 6, at Wilson Gymnasium. Taylor scored 18 points in the Bulldogs' 68-66 win.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Bulldogs hold off Vikings 68-66 for 2nd win]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/bc-women-shut-down-shaw-to-cap-2-0-week-6dd75e5c</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-08T12:43:50.303Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[BC women shut down Shaw to cap 2-0 week]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_9bb224e2-161a-4003-bdb5-1e45e15c97f6.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Barton senior Christian Taylor (14) shoots a layup ahead of Elizabeth City State's Braylon Wheeler during a game Saturday, Dec. 6, at Wilson Gymnasium. Taylor scored 18 points in the Bulldogs' 68-66 win.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[BC women shut down Shaw to cap 2-0 week]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-dec-8-9-2025-f0d93469</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-08T11:23:22.821Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Dec. 8-9, 2025]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_77f66a03-d8d2-4551-aa3a-ec3c3a984777.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Dec. 8-9, 2025]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/entertainment-plus/community-invited-to-wcc-holiday-concert-b6173085</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-07T23:38:08.140Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Community invited to WCC holiday concert]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_d5b3795e-1d51-4982-a3e7-f1727377faa3.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Community hosts a holiday concert Monday evening featuring the WCC Chorus and Community Orchestra. Contributed photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Community invited to WCC holiday concert]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/deed-transfers/wilson-county-deed-transfers-recorded-week-of-nov-24-28-14d804f7</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-07T23:31:38.342Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wilson County deed transfers recorded week of Nov. 24-28]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Stock photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Wilson County deed transfers recorded week of Nov. 24-28]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/ride-on-cannon-foundation-makes-christmas-brighter-for-local-kids-5d895b61</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-07T23:13:24.918Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Ride On Cannon Foundation makes Christmas brighter for local kids]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_1ee62d4b-2a7c-4823-a5cb-f4bdc3ee99bb.jpeg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Teresa Welch, from left,  founder of the Ride On Cannon Foundation; Bonny Parker, the late Cannon Hinnant's mother; and Britany Johnson, with Wilson OB-GYN, stand in front of the foundation's wish tree located in the clinic. The foundation, along with sponsors, partners  and private donations are making local children's wishes come true this Christmas season. Contributed photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Ride On Cannon Foundation makes Christmas brighter for local kids]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/christmas-parade-draws-thousands-despite-chill-fd58e330</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-07T00:01:43.544Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Parade spreads Christmas cheer 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_a3509af2-cd98-4bfc-bf63-87f09eaade71.JPG</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Members of the Wilson Preparatory Academy Band perform during the Wilson Christmas Parade on Saturday. ]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Parade spreads Christmas cheer in downtown Wilson]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/entertainment-plus/hunters-dance-marks-16-years-of-the-grinch-5200908d</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-06T17:34:01.831Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Hunter’s Dance marks 16 years of ‘The Grinch’]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_078db60a-2821-482f-a607-10dc8c52036f.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[See the Hunter's Dance production of "The Grinch" Dec. 12-15 at the Boykin Center. Contributed photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Hunter’s Dance marks 16 years of ‘The Grinch’]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/wca-girls-surge-into-chargers-christmas-classic-final-with-dominant-win-over-faith-christian-b3594df3</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-06T16:26:44.742Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[WCA girls surge into Chargers Christmas Classic final with dominant win over Faith Christian  ]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_81b06744-eb26-4b49-bf8a-f830aa261177.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Christian's Katie McBryde (14) looks to pass the ball on the break as Faith Christian's Kierstyn Broaddus (10) defends during the Chargers Christmas Classic semifinals game Friday, Dec. 5, at Wilson Christian. Nino Villaverde | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[WCA girls surge into Chargers Christmas Classic final with dominant win over Faith Christian  ]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/second-quarter-surge-dooms-wilson-christian-in-74-47-loss-to-faith-christian-8fb7b0ca</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-06T14:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Second-quarter surge dooms Wilson Christian in 74-47 loss to Faith Christian]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_6e013396-e18e-4841-b8dc-b14ec0eac5d4.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Christian's Austin Coughlin (3) shoots a jumper as teammate Matthew Baker boxes out a Faith Christian player during the first night of action at the Chargers Christmas Classic on Friday, Dec. 5. Nino Villaverde | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Second-quarter surge dooms Wilson Christian in 74-47 loss to Faith Christian]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-roundup-ccs-boys-roll-past-bethel-christian-a8b89222</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-06T13:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: CCS boys roll past Bethel Christian]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_676fbb73-c487-44f1-bde9-7f1381b7ae25.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Pierce Stone (1), shooting a 3-pointer for Community Christian in a home game against Sallie B. Howard School on Monday, Dec. 2, scored 18 points in the Cyclones' 66-18 romp over Bethel Christian in the Peace Church gym Friday.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: CCS boys roll past Bethel Christian]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/wilson-teams-to-bookend-nchsaa-football-championship-matchups-81f36cc0</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-06T09:45:48.779Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wilson teams to bookend NCHSAA football championship matchups]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_e908a1b4-dce5-4db0-be1f-26b684a39d98.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Varsity football players and head coaches from Hunt and Wilson Prep pose for a group photo after the Warriors and Tigers reached the NCHSAA championship of their respective classifications. Wilson Prep will face Robbinsville in the 1-A final Thursday in Chapel Hill while Hunt meets Crest for the 5-A crown Saturday night in Durham. Hunt head coach Juan Jackson, left, and Wilson Prep's Phillip Dickens sit in front the players, from left, C.J. Dickerson, Jamauris Howard, Ethan Nelson, Travon Usher, Mez Harris, Reginald Holmes, Doryan Jones, Will Doll, Isaiah Chadwick and Manny Dickens. Contributed photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Wilson teams to bookend NCHSAA football championship matchups]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-dec-6-7-2024-8362b90c</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-06T09:43:42.262Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Dec. 6-7, 2024]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_d67822a7-f3e5-4437-9504-b3480aa4ae31.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Dec. 6-7, 2024]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/defense-fuels-fikes-fast-start-in-68-59-victory-against-rose-eee02dcb</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-05T22:30:24.439Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Defense fuels Fike’s fast start in 68-59 victory against Rose  ]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_31904b1d-13e7-43b9-b6ab-0baa75cd67df.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Fike's Jamir Loftin (1) dribbles the ball against a J.H. Rose defender during a game Thursday, Dec. 4, at Fike. Paul Durham | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Defense fuels Fike’s fast start in 68-59 victory against Rose  ]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/boykin-retiring-as-police-chief-in-february-82ea8687</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-05T21:55:31.629Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Boykin retiring as police chief in February ]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_f14073e6-e27c-4a24-a1d1-dbaef0ed67ec.JPG</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Police Chief Benny Boykin has announced his retirement. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Boykin retiring as police chief in February ]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/man-woman-charged-in-cemetery-robbery-431b8b0c</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-05T20:15:55.100Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Man, woman charged in cemetery robbery]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_345347ab-57d8-4bcf-9bc3-b3dac5714278.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Jagsman Mercedes Barnes, left, and Kashonda Martia Williams, are charged with common law robbery and assault in connection with a Nov. 26 robbery of a woman.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Man, woman charged in cemetery robbery]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/accessory-in-saturday-murder-given-75000-bond-c35cd4b3</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-05T19:31:22.805Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Alleged accomplice receives bond in murder case]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_3ab24066-54af-4675-9cf6-fb88b1ea2386.JPG</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Alicia Marie Nieves, of Springfield, Massachusetts, walks to a police cruizer at the scene of  a Saturday murder at America's Best Value Inn in Wilson.  Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Alleged accomplice receives bond in murder case]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/youth-mental-well-being-book-project-expands-to-wilson-county-schools-through-rotary-partnership-97a9527f</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-05T19:22:45.042Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Youth mental well-being book project expands to Wilson County Schools through Rotary partnership]]>
        </news:title>
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Workers are making progress on the sidewalk and landscaping around the new stadium where the Wilson Warbirds will play in downtown Wilson. Drew C. Wilson |Times]]>
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          <![CDATA[New library books: 'The Official Bridgerton Cookbook' added to collection]]>
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          <![CDATA[Executive Mansion welcomes guests for Holiday Open House]]>
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    <![CDATA[The Executive Mansion will hold its annual holiday open house Dec. 11-13. Contributed photo]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-12-03T14:10:27.063Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Birdhouses help Spring Hill Presbyterian Church rebuild]]>
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    <![CDATA[Wayne Watson stands next to a collection of birdhouses that are just part of the 250 birdhouses that his late brother made during retirement. The birdhouses are being sold to raise money for the Spring Hill Presbyterian Church building fund. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Birdhouses help Spring Hill Presbyterian Church rebuild]]>
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          <![CDATA[Coach’s challenge sparks Bruins past Firebirds, 65-52]]>
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    <![CDATA[Beddingfield's Jaden Sauls (4) drives to the basket as Southern Nash's Jeremiah Battle (2) and Marlee Alston (11) pursue him during a game Tuesday, Dec. 2, at Beddingfield. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Coach’s challenge sparks Bruins past Firebirds, 65-52]]>
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          <![CDATA[Gonzalez lifts Ladybirds to first win at Bruins’ expense]]>
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    <![CDATA[Southern Nash's Leila Gonzalez (2) dribbles the ball as Beddingfield freshman Re'Ziya Fox (1) pursues her while Ladybirds senior L.J. Hinnant (22) trails the play during a game Tuesday, Dec. 2, at Beddingfield. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Gonzalez lifts Ladybirds to first win at Bruins’ expense]]>
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          <![CDATA[MEET THE WARBIRDS: Front Office Edition]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-12-02T20:40:13.074Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Hunt-Northside game moved to Thursday]]>
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    <![CDATA[Hunt quarterback Mez Harris (2) sidesteps a Croatan defender during a game Friday, Nov. 28, at Warrior Stadium. The Warriors will host Northside-Jacksonville for the NCHSAA 5-A East championship on Thursday night, Dec. 4. The game was moved from Friday due to rain in the forecast. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Hunt-Northside game moved to Thursday]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-12-02T20:06:25.302Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Green takes plea deal in fentanyl poisoning death of Jacob Puente Castro
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    <![CDATA[Defendant Albert Green, center, stands with defense attorneys Damian Tucker, left, and Will Farris in Wilson County Criminal Superior Court on Tuesday. ]]>
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      <![CDATA[Green takes plea deal in fentanyl poisoning death of Jacob Puente Castro
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        <news:publication_date>2025-12-02T17:32:54.860Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Museum features local postcards from early 20th century]]>
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    <![CDATA[Dorothy Batts, left, and Ruth Baines, of the Oliver Nestus Freeman Round House and African American Museum, hold a binder full of postcards donated by Keith Boykin and Kris Barnes Boykin. The postcards, which show Wilson scenes from the early 20th Century, have been reproduced and placed on permanent display at the museum.  The binder is being donated to the Wilson County Public Library.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Museum features local postcards from early 20th century]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-12-02T17:29:39.624Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Weekend fires damage 2 residences]]>
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    <![CDATA[Wilson Fire/Rescue Services reported two residential fires over the weekend in Wilson. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Weekend fires damage 2 residences]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-12-02T17:00:24.165Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Understanding risk factors, response to substance misuse]]>
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    <![CDATA[Wilson County Sheriff Calvin Woodard, left, looks at items being sold at the Smoke & Toke Vape Shop at 2861 Ward Blvd., Unit G, during execution of a search warrant at the Wilson business on Tuesday.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Understanding risk factors, response to substance misuse]]>
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          <![CDATA[Don’t blame ICE for illegal immigration]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-12-02T16:51:03.434Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Happy ‘Thanks-greedy’]]>
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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. Stock photo | JillWellington via Pixabay]]>
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      <![CDATA[Happy ‘Thanks-greedy’]]>
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          <![CDATA[Our Opinion: Stretch donations further by cutting out the middleman]]>
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      <![CDATA[Our Opinion: Stretch donations further by cutting out the middleman]]>
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      <![CDATA[Liberating nurses won’t harm patients]]>
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      <![CDATA[Is AI another techno-fad?]]>
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          <![CDATA[Here is what history teaches us]]>
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      <![CDATA[Here is what history teaches us]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-12-02T13:15:57.700Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[CBA duo, Fike’s Foula saluted as all-state performers]]>
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    <![CDATA[Fike senior Micah Foula, juggling the ball during a home playoff game against Croatan on Nov. 10, was selected to the N.C. Soccer Coaches Association 5-A all-state team as well as the 4-A/5-A/6-A All-Northeast Region and All-Big East Conference teams. Carl Copeland | Special to the Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[CBA duo, Fike’s Foula saluted as all-state performers]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/demons-warriors-falcons-reap-postseason-bounty-577e5829</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-12-02T13:03:43.587Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Demons, Warriors, Falcons reap postseason bounty]]>
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      <![CDATA[Demons, Warriors, Falcons reap postseason bounty]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-12-02T12:57:53.686Z</news:publication_date>
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      <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Dec. 2-3, 2025]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/brittle-sentenced-in-fentanyl-death-case-1d839547</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-01T21:19:13.771Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Brittle sentenced in fentanyl death of Mason Bennett
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    <![CDATA[Claire Margaret Brittle, right, sits with defense attorney James Bradford Polk in Wilson County Criminal Superior Court. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Brittle sentenced in fentanyl death of Mason Bennett
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/e-edition/tuesday-december-2-2025-97469bae</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-01T21:02:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Tuesday, December 2, 2025]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/entertainment-plus/church-advent-series-resumes-wednesday-a504a7d0</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-01T19:32:36.793Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Church Advent Series resumes Wednesday]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <![CDATA[Shelley Maddox]]>
    </image:caption>
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      <![CDATA[Church Advent Series resumes Wednesday]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-roundup-knights-drub-burlington-school-in-hoopsgiving-showdown-eaf99637</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-01T17:34:34.590Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Knights drub Burlington School in Hoopsgiving showdown]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <![CDATA[Greenfield sophomore Braxten DuBose, dribbling inside during a home game against Mount Zion Christian on Nov. 25, had 33 points and 12 rebounds in the Knights' 88-71 defeat of The Burlington School on Saturday, Nov. 29, at the Hoop State Hoopsgiving showcase at Shaw University in Raleigh.]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Knights drub Burlington School in Hoopsgiving showdown]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/air-doug-gets-biggest-career-win-in-25th-thanksgiving-classic-579eec51</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-01T17:00:39.597Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[‘Air Doug’ gets biggest career win in 25th Thanksgiving Classic]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_9594ea1b-8c72-46c3-b392-9c1dd79f9af2.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Doug Barnes, Jr. celebrates in victory lane at Southern National Motorsports Park after winning the 25th Thanksgiving Classic race Sunday, Nov. 30. Andy Marquis | Honey Badger Sports and Entertainment]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[‘Air Doug’ gets biggest career win in 25th Thanksgiving Classic]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/sims-to-unveil-historical-marker-dec-6-56263909</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-01T16:39:40.090Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Sims to unveil historical marker Saturday]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_f114ef53-daa7-4521-b308-905ec896a603.jpeg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The new historical marker for Sims will be ready for its unveiling Dec. 6. Lisa Boykin Batts | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Sims to unveil historical marker Saturday]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/rocky-mount-woman-arrested-in-death-of-wilson-man-7ddb1f9a</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-01T16:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[UPDATE: No bond for woman accused in Saturday homicide
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        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_e8ff7762-9189-47c6-b138-22277526a3e1.JPG</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson police respond to the America's Best Value Inn on U.S. 301 in Wilson after a shooting there on Saturday morning. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[UPDATE: No bond for woman accused in Saturday homicide
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    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/buses-will-still-roll-after-fire-d5469f29</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-01T16:28:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[UPDATE: Garage fire damage estimated at $4.2M]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Firefighters walk out of a bay at the Wilson County Schools bus maintenance garage which caught fire and was badly damaged on Sunday morning. ]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[UPDATE: Garage fire damage estimated at $4.2M]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/sheriff-says-he-will-not-run-again-7d09f739</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-01T13:27:34.934Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Sheriff Woodard says he will not run in 2026
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        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_cb756f17-6032-43a8-81fc-420d90fd155d.JPG</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[ Wilson County Sheriff Calvin Woodard Jr., left, says he is not running for a fifth term as sheriff of Wilson County. He said he is throwing his support behind the candidacy of Maj. Brandon Barbrey, a leader in the WCSO who will be filing to run for the position that Woodard has held since 2010. ]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Sheriff Woodard says he will not run in 2026
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    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/ladybirds-dobbins-top-defensive-player-in-girls-flag-football-f91cd20a</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-01T11:35:12.514Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Ladybirds’ Dobbins top defensive player in girls flag football]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_e09cecc9-769a-4d12-a563-5f5d06028821.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Southern Nash's Noel Dobbins runs with the ball during a game at Hunt on Oct. 6. Kayla Ruffin | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Ladybirds’ Dobbins top defensive player in girls flag football]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-dec-1-2-2025-dd2f071c</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-12-01T11:29:26.382Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Dec. 1-2, 2025]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Dec. 1-2, 2025]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/wilson-county-deed-transfers-recorded-week-of-nov-10-14-597b555a</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-30T22:59:16.625Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wilson County deed transfers recorded week of Nov. 17-21]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_17fc8507-0445-54dc-9667-fe9643e311dc.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Wilson County deed transfers recorded week of Nov. 17-21]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/saturdays-christmas-parade-boasts-more-than-100-entries-5d771a6a</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-30T22:53:32.955Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Saturday's Christmas parade boasts more than 100 entries]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_c615c6f9-edd8-462c-83b1-b11a159a3d5f.JPG</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[This year's Wilson Christmas Parade starts at 11 a.m. Saturday in downtown Wilson.  Drew C. Wilson | Times file photo]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Saturday's Christmas parade boasts more than 100 entries]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/dominos-fall-for-duke-to-reach-acc-championship-game-128aa33a</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-30T13:08:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Dominos fall for Duke to reach ACC Championship Game]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_83684f9c-a768-47fb-b9b1-7b2ecef2fd8a.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Duke wide receiver Cooper Barkate (18) runs with the ball during a home game against Wake Forest on Saturday, Nov. 29, at Wallace Wade Stadium. Duke Athletics]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Dominos fall for Duke to reach ACC Championship Game]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/bassett-grabs-pole-position-for-thanksgiving-classic-69add0ed</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-30T07:56:17.089Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Bassett grabs pole position for Thanksgiving Classic]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_b1016353-d683-419f-9c22-80188e12e17d.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Ronnie Bassett Jr. drives on the track at Southern National Motorsports Park for qualifying at the 25th Thanksgiving Classic on Saturday, Nov. 29. Andy Marquis | Honey Badger Sports and Entertainment]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Bassett grabs pole position for Thanksgiving Classic]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/barton-comes-up-short-vs-wssu-at-wilson-gym-60e3d049</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-30T07:53:47.105Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Barton comes up short vs. WSSU at Wilson Gym]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_5b1d2bbe-d4f4-4cf0-a2a3-77d41adeed92.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Barton's Celeste Bailey (33) is closely guarded by a Winston-Salem State player as she dribbles upcourt past Bulldogs head coach Eileen Van Horn in the background during a game Saturday, Nov. 29, at Wilson Gymnasium. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Barton comes up short vs. WSSU at Wilson Gym]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/bulldogs-top-rams-77-64-for-zimmermans-1st-win-a2493a73</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-30T07:52:01.837Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Bulldogs top Rams 77-64 for Zimmerman’s 1st win]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_89edb2e9-0e44-4d18-b3a1-90651a4cbf77.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Barton College head coach Joel Zimmerman, right, shakes hands with Trey Fields as he comes off the court during a home game Nov.  15 at Wilson Gymnasium. Fields had 19 points and 14 rebounds Saturday, Nov. 29, in the Bulldogs' 77-64 victory at Winston-Salem State that was Zimmerman's first as head coach. Paul Durham | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Bulldogs top Rams 77-64 for Zimmerman’s 1st win]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/power-and-glory-tigers-trample-northside-52-22-for-1-a-east-title-first-state-final-appearance-0e80e4a7</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-29T14:13:38.324Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Power and glory: Tigers trample Northside 52-22 for 1-A East title, first state final appearance]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_93873df1-7384-45f6-bc4d-bd2f9e241e41.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Prep senior ball carrier Nazir Vines (1) sheds a would-be Northside tackler on a run during the NCHSAA 1-A East final Friday, Nov. 28, in Pinetown. Karsten Woodard | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Power and glory: Tigers trample Northside 52-22 for 1-A East title, first state final appearance]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/warriors-rally-past-cougars-32-29-into-5-a-east-east-final-408d7192</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-29T13:11:20.930Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Warriors rally past Cougars, 32-29, into 5-A East final]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_461f6892-1cc0-4cac-a9b6-fcea9fb5a4ac.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Hunt senior Jamauris Howard (3) cradles the ball on a 37-yard touchdown reception in the final two minutes to beat Croatan 32-29 on Friday, Nov. 28, in the fourth round of the NCHSAA 5-A playoffs at Warrior Stadium. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Warriors rally past Cougars, 32-29, into 5-A East final]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/nchsaa-football-playoff-glance-nov-29-2025-15a415c1</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-29T13:09:11.686Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[NCHSAA Football Playoff Glance, Nov. 29, 2025]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_55ebea9f-cd1d-4224-aa5c-e8982c6758e1.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Hunt coaches celebrate on the sideline in the closing seconds of the Warriors' 32-29 win over Croatan on Friday night, Nov. 28, in the fourth round of the NCHSAA 5-A football playoffs at Warrior Stadium. Top-seeded Hunt will host Northside-Jacksonville for the 5-A East final next Friday, Dec. 5. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[NCHSAA Football Playoff Glance, Nov. 29, 2025]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/mccaskill-takes-limited-late-models-win-as-25th-thanksgiving-classic-fires-up-a04382d4</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-29T13:06:08.664Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[McCaskill takes Limited Late Models win as 25th Thanksgiving Classic fires up]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_fb68687e-4d69-4e6d-a218-e0d464f9e9bf.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Bradley McCaskill celebrates in victory lane after winning the Limited Late Model feature at the 25th Thanksgiving Classic on Friday, Nov. 28, at Southern National Motorsports Park. Andy Marquis | Honey Badger Sports and Entertainment]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[McCaskill takes Limited Late Models win as 25th Thanksgiving Classic fires up]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/fikes-ellis-named-big-east-player-of-the-year-683b393c</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-29T02:43:13.617Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Fike’s Ellis named Big East Player of the Year  ]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_5568b901-4b5e-41b7-8437-9acb553aefda.jpg</image:loc>
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    <![CDATA[Fike senior Holland Ellis, ripping a return shot during a match at Hunt on Oct. 2, is the 5-A/6-A Big East Conference Girls Tennis Player of the Year after leading the Golden Demons to the conference title at the No. 1 singles spot. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Fike’s Ellis named Big East Player of the Year  ]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/josh-berry-returns-to-late-model-roots-for-25th-thanksgiving-classic-at-southern-national-e12aaf6f</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-29T02:38:30.730Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Josh Berry returns to Late Model roots for 25th Thanksgiving Classic at Southern National  ]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_46c6a191-4553-4908-b0b5-63d978fa90ac.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[NASCAR Cup Series driver Josh Berry watches the action during qualifying Friday afternoon, Nov. 28, for the 25th Thanksgiving Classic at Southern National Motorsports Park. Andy Marquis | Honey Badger Sports and Entertainment]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Josh Berry returns to Late Model roots for 25th Thanksgiving Classic at Southern National  ]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-nov-29-30-2025-392a783f</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-28T23:10:15.325Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Nov. 29-30, 2025]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_76ed6f25-a249-4be7-8752-183eba9e57c8.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Nov. 29-30, 2025]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/entertainment-plus/barton-invites-community-to-tuesdays-lighting-of-the-luminaries-f39f2d7e</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-28T18:23:40.584Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Barton invites community to Tuesday's Lighting of the Luminaries
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        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_f26e5428-9f91-47d6-a679-cb69d314a06b.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Barton College's traditional Lighting of the Luminaries event is Dec. 2 at 6 p.m. Contributed photo]]>
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      <![CDATA[Barton invites community to Tuesday's Lighting of the Luminaries
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/entertainment-plus/barton-art-students-featured-in-senior-exhibit-dea6432a</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-28T18:06:47.472Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Barton art students featured in senior exhibit]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_a8102b9e-be6a-45f8-a532-816ad006135e.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[This photo by Barton College senior Rebeca Braukman is titled "Do it Like the Dutch.” Contributed photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Barton art students featured in senior exhibit]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/santa-visits-bills-grill-e259b882</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-28T17:54:42.879Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Santa stops by for breakfast]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_58e44e85-5a2e-442e-a7ac-ad1b370d60b1.JPG</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Liam Padilla, 11, of Wilson, speaks with Santa Claus during the Jolly Old Elf's visit to Bill's Grill on Nash Street in downtown Wilson on Friday. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Santa stops by for breakfast]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/you-decide-how-can-we-cope-with-the-affordability-crisis-ba120dca</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-28T16:39:34.462Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[You Decide: How can we cope with the affordability crisis?]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_d6561279-5f6e-4d67-9bde-9d35b33c14c7.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Photo illustration | stevepb via Pixabay]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[You Decide: How can we cope with the affordability crisis?]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/like-it-or-not-north-carolina-runs-on-immigrant-labor-4f1968f6</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-28T16:36:30.865Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Like it or not, North Carolina runs on immigrant labor]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_31687230-f24f-4011-ac72-293ed4f68602.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Stock photo | Ralphs_Fotos via Pixabay]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Like it or not, North Carolina runs on immigrant labor]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/my-daughter-just-wants-to-walk-at-graduation-congress-can-help-ba328e14</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-28T16:34:22.020Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[My daughter just wants to walk at graduation. Congress can help]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_b65c7750-926f-49d4-b9eb-95a977da3ccf.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Stock photo | Leo_Fontes via Pixabay]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[My daughter just wants to walk at graduation. Congress can help]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/the-government-is-open-now-it-needs-to-get-america-moving-literally-d47c126b</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-28T16:30:20.057Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[The government is open. Now it needs to get America moving — literally]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_b4b47662-ba5c-4bf2-b8ac-2c62f5596b4c.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Stock photo | thenorthbaybay via Pixabay]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[The government is open. Now it needs to get America moving — literally]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/county-had-1549m-in-farm-gate-sales-this-year-ef40f646</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-28T14:46:54.845Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[County’s farm gate sales improve in 2025]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_b0e3638c-1b54-4304-999d-1afe9c2ab66b.JPG</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson County had $49,319,724 in estimated farm gate sales of tobacco this year. A Gardner Family Farms crew harvests tobacco this year. ]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[County’s farm gate sales improve in 2025]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/entertainment-plus/new-library-books-holiday-books-added-to-library-collection-9fb5230e</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-28T13:41:11.251Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[New library books: Holiday books added to library collection
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        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_ac194b11-b068-5da2-84c1-affb1edf5347.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[New library books: Holiday books added to library collection
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    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/church-news-congregations-plan-weekly-services-d9bec4fe</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-28T12:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Church news: Congregations plan weekly services]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_008bdf6d-cda7-50e6-8f83-383f2efc3642.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Church news: Congregations plan weekly services]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/thanksgiving-practices-mark-playoff-milestones-for-wilson-prep-hunt-football-teams-82804738</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-28T09:02:05.835Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Thanksgiving practices mark playoff milestones for Wilson Prep, Hunt football teams  ]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_cfc0000a-2b61-4724-80fc-d36e3cd94a4d.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Hunt's Darrell Wynn (54) wraps up Southern Nash ball carrier Jaden Hartsfield (26) as Warriors defenders Nicholas Bynum (9), Isaiah Chadwick (1), Cyntarian James (14), Randy James (8), Z'Carius Dickerson (51) and Jamauris Howard (3) swarm to the ball during a game Nov. 21 at Hunt. The Warriors host Croatan in the NCHSAA 5-A quarterfinals Friday night. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Thanksgiving practices mark playoff milestones for Wilson Prep, Hunt football teams  ]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/football-forecast-week-15-0cebdf8a</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-28T08:59:48.523Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Football Forecast Week 15]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_00905a2e-75e3-4932-949f-786275a7ebf2.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Football Forecast Week 15]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/nchsaa-football-playoff-glance-nov-28-2025-f156562f</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-28T08:54:27.232Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[NCHSAA Football Playoff Glance, Nov. 28, 2025]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_be7fc587-1f00-4e0c-8ab4-7dead83db5ce.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Hunt senior Jamauris Howard (3) comes down with the ball behind Zaire Curtis of Southern Nash during an NCHSAA 5-A third-round playoff game Friday, Nov. 21, at Warrior Stadium. The Warriors will host Croatan in the fourth round Friday. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[NCHSAA Football Playoff Glance, Nov. 28, 2025]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/balanced-lady-chargers-beat-friendship-24cdde6c</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-28T08:51:43.371Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Balanced Lady Chargers beat Friendship]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_872979d6-10a4-44d7-985b-4e941666cf54.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Christian's Allie Miller (2), shooting a jumper during a game Nov. 20 at Greenfield, scored 10 points to help the Lady Chargers win Tuesday, Nov. 25, at Friendship Christian in Raleigh. Nino Villaverde | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Balanced Lady Chargers beat Friendship]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-nov-28-29-2025-4989888c</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-28T08:50:24.760Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Nov. 28-29, 2025]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_0b275711-0e31-4fe5-b52c-77fb1dd25fca.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Nov. 28-29, 2025]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/e-edition/friday-november-28-2025-24cd19ec</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-28T05:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Friday, November 28, 2025]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/christmas-spirit-shines-bright-at-light-show-258d71b5</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-27T20:58:57.176Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Christmas spirit shines bright at light show ]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_b9464c1a-565d-4b7d-b53e-ac3284672139.JPG</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Families enjoy the soft opening of the Contentnea Voluneer Fire Department Christmas lighting display, which starts officially on Friday. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Christmas spirit shines bright at light show ]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/convict-charged-in-2022-murder-case-61f1e220</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-27T20:26:50.391Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Man charged in 2022 Wilson County homicide already serving time for 2 murders
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        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_8352ab2b-8690-4ef1-b5c4-9b7fa46d0701.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Randy Kay Sharpe Jr.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Man charged in 2022 Wilson County homicide already serving time for 2 murders
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    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/barton-women-roll-over-unc-pembroke-in-conference-carolinas-debut-9971e310</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-27T14:14:22.915Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Barton women roll over UNC Pembroke in Conference Carolinas debut]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_fecae85e-3c29-491c-b527-dad814c7e174.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Barton sophomore MaKayla Noble (10), putting up a shot during a home game Nov. 22 at Wilson Gymnasium, scored 20 points off the bench Tuesday, Nov. 25, in an 82-59 win at UNC Pembroke. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Barton women roll over UNC Pembroke in Conference Carolinas debut]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/bulldogs-struggles-continue-in-9271-loss-to-unc-pembroke-304d89f7</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-27T14:11:11.345Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Bulldogs’ struggles continue in 92–71 loss to UNC Pembroke  ]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[Barton's Sean Quick-Streeter, shown during a game at Wilson Gymnasium earlier this season, scored 26 points the Bulldogs' 92-71 loss Wednesday, Nov. 25, at UNC Pembroke. Lynda Nielsen | Barton College]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-11-27T13:12:50.343Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Son of NASCAR champ Harvick eager to return to SNMP for Thanksgiving Classic]]>
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    <![CDATA[The son of NASCAR drive Kevin Harvick, 13-year-old Keelan Harvick, pictured at Florence Motor Speedway, will return to Southern National Motorsports Park for the Thanksiving Classic this weekend, Nov. 28-30. Corey Latham]]>
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      <![CDATA[Son of NASCAR champ Harvick eager to return to SNMP for Thanksgiving Classic]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-11-27T04:01:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Farris & Thomas Law Student-Athlete of the Week: Eli Waters, C.B. Aycock High]]>
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      <![CDATA[Farris & Thomas Law Student-Athlete of the Week: Eli Waters, C.B. Aycock High]]>
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          <![CDATA[Thankful for the life lessons I learned from my hall-of-fame coach  ]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-11-26T23:41:23.945Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Police: 2 men charged with attempted murder after altercation 
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    <![CDATA[Investigators from the Wilson Police Department gather evidence at a residence on the 100 block of Powell St. on Wednesday afternoon as evidence markers sit among children's toys at the crime scene. ]]>
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      <![CDATA[Police: 2 men charged with attempted murder after altercation 
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/state-tax-reform-remains-on-track-c3bfdfc5</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-11-26T20:28:47.194Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[State tax reform remains on track]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-11-26T20:26:24.841Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[These ‘ICE-capades’ undermine American freedom]]>
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      <![CDATA[These ‘ICE-capades’ undermine American freedom]]>
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          <![CDATA[As the screws turn]]>
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          <![CDATA[For Your Health: A message of gratitude and appreciation for accountability
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    <![CDATA[Lindy White]]>
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      <![CDATA[For Your Health: A message of gratitude and appreciation for accountability
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        <news:publication_date>2025-11-26T16:41:01.569Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Randolph and June Sessoms receive Order of the Long Leaf Pine Award
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    <![CDATA[June and Randolph Sessoms, center and holding their Order of the Long Leaf Pine framed awards, are pictured with Lucy Russell Pittman, left, and N.C. Rep. Dante Pittman at a Nov. 16 ceremony to honor Randolph Sessoms. Contributed photo]]>
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      <![CDATA[Randolph and June Sessoms receive Order of the Long Leaf Pine Award
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        <news:publication_date>2025-11-26T14:24:45.394Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Candidate filing opens Monday for 2026 election]]>
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    <![CDATA[Candidate filing for the 2026 general election opens Dec. 1 and closes Dec. 19.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Candidate filing opens Monday for 2026 election]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/big-halftime-lead-comes-in-handy-for-knights-in-win-vs-mount-zion-10a884f5</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-11-26T06:11:29.633Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Big halftime lead comes in handy for Knights in win vs. Mount Zion]]>
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    <![CDATA[Greenfield's Johnny Winborne (2) comes up with a steal during the first half of a home game against Mount Zion Christian on Tuesday, Nov. 25. Paul Durham | Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Big halftime lead comes in handy for Knights in win vs. Mount Zion]]>
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<url>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-11-26T06:10:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Firebirds come up short vs. NC in Leonard’s debut]]>
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    <![CDATA[Southern Nash point guard Jaden Hartsfield (21) dribbles the ball during the season opener against Nash Central on Tuesday, Nov. 25, at Southern Nash. Carl Copeland | Special to the Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Firebirds come up short vs. NC in Leonard’s debut]]>
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<url>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-26T06:10:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Icy start dooms Ladybirds in opening loss to Bulldogs]]>
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    <![CDATA[Southern Nash's Aliyah Croll (14) tries to poke the ball away from Nash Central's A'dia Cash (2) as Ladybirds freshman Brooklyn Rice (14) looks on during a game Tuesday, Nov. 25, at Southern Nash. Carl Copeland | Special to the Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Icy start dooms Ladybirds in opening loss to Bulldogs]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-11-26T06:09:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Joyner sparks Warriors rally for opening win at Conley]]>
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      <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Joyner sparks Warriors rally for opening win at Conley]]>
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<url>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-11-26T06:05:14.264Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Pulliam to drive for Dale Jr. at Thanksgiving Classic in Southern National return]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Lee Pulliam, pictured at Martinsville Speedway in September 2025, will return to Southern National Motorsports Park this weekend Nov. 28-30 for the 25th Thanksgiving Classic. Andy Marquis | Honey Badger Sports and Entertainment]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Pulliam to drive for Dale Jr. at Thanksgiving Classic in Southern National return]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/mccall-to-be-honored-with-grandstands-in-his-name-at-southern-national-02ecf43e</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-11-26T05:59:05.791Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[McCall to be honored with grandstands in his name at Southern National]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Matt McCall, a two-time Thanksgiving Classic champion at Southern National Motorsports Park and a former NASCAR crew chief, will have a section of the track's grandstand named for him during this weekend's 25th Thanksgiving Classic. Andy Marquis | Honey Badger Sports and Entertainment]]>
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      <![CDATA[McCall to be honored with grandstands in his name at Southern National]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-11-26T05:50:22.339Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[NASCAR voice Kelley to serve as Grand Marshal for Thanksgiving Classic]]>
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    <![CDATA[Winston Kelley, pictured at the 2017 NASCAR Hall of Fame induction ceremony, will serve as the Grand Marshal of the Thanksgiving Classic at Southern National Motorsports Park this weekend . Jared C. Tilton | Getty Images for NASCAR photo]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[NASCAR voice Kelley to serve as Grand Marshal for Thanksgiving Classic]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-nov-26-27-2025-d71ae844</loc>
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          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Nov. 26-27, 2025]]>
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      <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Nov. 26-27, 2025]]>
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<url>
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    <news:news>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-25T23:47:04.621Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wilson County man charged with murder in Wake shooting death]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Ruben Joseph Santiago]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Wilson County man charged with murder in Wake shooting death]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/sheriff-busts-vape-shops-selling-illegal-drugs-980c15ee</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-25T23:19:36.647Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Sheriff: Drugs seized in Wilson vape shop raids]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson County Sheriff Calvin Woodard, left, looks at items being sold at the Smoke & Toke Vape Shop at 2861 Ward Blvd Unit G in Wilson during execution of a search warrant at the business on Tuesday. ]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Sheriff: Drugs seized in Wilson vape shop raids]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/poll-tells-interesting-tariff-story-among-nc-republicans-22ef8e1a</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-25T22:41:27.885Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Poll tells interesting tariff story among NC Republicans]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_c07db3fc-7123-4d9f-b4eb-ca5e0fa08850.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Stock photo | Tho-Ge via Pixabay]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Poll tells interesting tariff story among NC Republicans]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/has-the-campaign-of-fear-against-latinos-in-nc-awoken-a-sleeping-giant-9661dd5e</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-25T22:39:17.831Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Has the campaign of fear against Latinos in NC awoken a sleeping giant?]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Stock photo | geralt via Pixabay]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Has the campaign of fear against Latinos in NC awoken a sleeping giant?]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/a-questionable-hire-for-election-integrity-5d0aa741</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-25T22:35:43.906Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[A questionable hire for ‘election integrity’]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_892e6586-30e5-4c55-b37d-021af9024d38.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Candidate filing for the 2026 general election opens Dec. 1 and closes Dec. 19.]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[A questionable hire for ‘election integrity’]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/measles-vaccination-as-a-public-health-investment-not-an-expense-a583aad6</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-25T22:33:18.640Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Measles vaccination as a public health investment, not an expense]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_4a15b4e6-fd40-44fb-a95f-9f4ba4496696.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Stock photo | kfuhlert via Pixabay]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Measles vaccination as a public health investment, not an expense]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/wilson-county-board-of-education-announces-november-staff-changes-and-new-hires-fb6c20b2</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-25T19:58:06.939Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wilson County Board of Education announces November staff changes  ]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_540d1718-4594-4f0f-a907-2155bc302cad.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Wilson County Board of Education announces November staff changes  ]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/stories/catch-that-turkey-3eb52d59</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-25T17:57:02.339Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Catch that turkey!]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_316dc330-677b-48c6-adc6-9e769e741aa1.JPG</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Catch that turkey!
Kindergartner Jru Creech, 5, makes a turkey trap for Thanksgiving at Frederick Douglass Elementary School on Tuesday. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Catch that turkey!]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/city-of-wilson-brings-back-christmas-cheer-challenge-8cdfc803</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-25T17:45:56.198Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Let the light shows begin! City brings back Christmas Cheer Challenge
]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_7cef2724-dd86-4193-94e4-c5305665a83f.JPG</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[This home at 4446 Riverbirch Road near Lake Wilson participated in last year's Christmas Cheer Challenge. Drew C. Wilson | Times archive]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Let the light shows begin! City brings back Christmas Cheer Challenge
]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/small-business-offers-webinars-seminar-in-december-63ca683d</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-25T14:05:35.707Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Small Business offers webinars, seminar in December]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_a40226ab-1949-5a60-b245-cecb642f6868.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The Small Business Center at Wilson Community College is offering classes in November. ]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Small Business offers webinars, seminar in December]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/gattis-sparks-cyclones-past-spartans-64-32-89e2bca1</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-25T13:05:19.344Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Gattis sparks Cyclones past Spartans 64-32]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_da5f5d66-f0be-4b27-9763-07b233455b31.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Community Christian's Evan Gattis (4) shoots between a pair of defenders during a home game against Christ Covenant on Monday, Nov. 24, at the Peace Church gym. Nino Villaverde | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Gattis sparks Cyclones past Spartans 64-32]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/strong-first-half-by-ccs-sinks-christ-covenant-42d9b7d6</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-25T13:03:19.444Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Strong first half by CCS sinks Christ Covenant]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_53296a00-d3dc-43f2-a55c-596b9fb53a83.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Community Christian's Anna Pierce (20) battles for a rebound during a home game against Christ Covenant on Monday, Nov. 24, at the Peace Church gym. Nino Villaverde | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Strong first half by CCS sinks Christ Covenant]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-roundup-knights-split-pair-in-virginia-tip-off-showcase-72534586</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-25T12:57:03.761Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Knights split pair in Virginia Tip-Off showcase]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_dddb8f1e-3e5c-4649-ab1a-182d367a3815.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Knights split pair in Virginia Tip-Off showcase]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-nov-25-26-2025-846019fc</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-25T04:06:42.471Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Nov. 25-26, 2025]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_d67822a7-f3e5-4437-9504-b3480aa4ae31.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Nov. 25-26, 2025]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/letters/wilson-county-schools-recognizes-partnerships-in-securing-42-million-grant-8596c234</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-24T22:00:09.646Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wilson County Schools recognizes partnerships in securing $42 million grant]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_8ad90758-bf0f-4f8c-8522-86a2e2cdc688.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Stock photo | Taken via Pixabay]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Wilson County Schools recognizes partnerships in securing $42 million grant]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/letters/newton-cant-defend-state-gop-inaction-bf177d7f</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-24T21:55:00.182Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Newton can’t defend state GOP inaction]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_b9d0bc44-6b78-4647-901c-c02c9a7f23ae.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The North Carolina Legislative Building is shown in Raleigh.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Newton can’t defend state GOP inaction]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/letters/holiday-invitational-kicks-off-the-holiday-season-26aa77a2</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-24T21:52:10.059Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Holiday invitational kicks off the holiday season]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_2fcb81e7-be26-5171-83cd-36b0b8e60c1e.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Bright colors greet visitors to the Wilson Arts Center at 204 Nash St. S.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Holiday invitational kicks off the holiday season]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/a-42-million-investment-in-wilson-and-its-children-2c8df494</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-24T21:48:52.382Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[A $42 million investment in Wilson and its children]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_78ee9e2b-8f9e-4df3-b075-8c83e44a425e.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Dante Pittman was appointed to N.C. Military Affairs Commission. ]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[A $42 million investment in Wilson and its children]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/editorials/our-opinion-wilson-earns-audit-plaudits-congress-takes-aim-at-hemp-0a5ee5b3</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-24T21:46:22.283Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Our Opinion: Wilson earns audit plaudits; Congress takes aim at hemp ]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_d4717964-5196-5e02-a208-a3907ae866d4.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The Wilson City Council will hold its regular monthly meeting on Thursday.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Our Opinion: Wilson earns audit plaudits; Congress takes aim at hemp ]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/25-things-im-thankful-for-in-2025-3a9f07d3</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-24T21:38:23.008Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[25 things I’m thankful for in 2025]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_3ba282a4-e5e7-4f8d-bf87-3f923a265a6e.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Gov. Josh Stein]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[25 things I’m thankful for in 2025]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/whatley-cheers-ices-charlotte-invasion-05d805a5</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-24T21:36:17.680Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Whatley cheers ICE’s Charlotte invasion]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_b286823a-9af2-44be-90cf-9fe5aec18278.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Stock photo | parameciorecords via Pixabay]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Whatley cheers ICE’s Charlotte invasion]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/community-ties-boost-social-mobility-dbee4893</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-24T21:33:24.547Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Community ties boost social mobility]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_c4ec9fe3-0a75-449f-834b-22a3c0b90871.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Stock photo | sdumas29 via Pixabay]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Community ties boost social mobility]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/a-dangerous-new-approach-to-homelessness-f81a029b</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-24T21:31:21.564Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[A dangerous new approach to homelessness]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_1d2a2124-f555-49e3-ae90-43f5b303a879.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Stock photo | falco via Pixabay]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[A dangerous new approach to homelessness]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/entertainment-plus/barton-invites-community-to-lighting-of-the-luminaries-dec-2-5e3ac1ee</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-24T21:19:51.024Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Barton invites community to Lighting of the Luminaries Dec. 2
]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <![CDATA[Barton College's traditional Lighting of the Luminaries event is Dec. 2 at 6 p.m. Contributed photo]]>
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      <![CDATA[Barton invites community to Lighting of the Luminaries Dec. 2
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/burglary-victim-holds-suspect-for-police-dacb2b46</loc>
    <news:news>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-24T20:48:49.278Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Burglary victim holds suspect until police arrive]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Shantiz Jamel Hunt]]>
    </image:caption>
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      <![CDATA[Burglary victim holds suspect until police arrive]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/woman-pleads-guilty-to-death-by-distribution-438c47c6</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-24T20:20:25.667Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Brittle pleads guilty to death by distribution]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Defendant Claire Margaret Brittle consults with her defense attorney James Bradford Polk in Wilson County Criminal Superior Court on Wednesday. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Brittle pleads guilty to death by distribution]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/e-edition/tuesday-november-25-2025-8044befc</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-24T20:06:27.292Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Tuesday, November 25, 2025]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/rep-davis-delivers-thanksgiving-pies-919444f2</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-24T14:21:13.173Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Congressman delivers Thanksgiving pies  ]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_ceb3c9d8-6790-46a6-b91f-fb253210d6ba.JPG</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[U.S. Rep. Don Davis, right, presents pies for telecommunicators to the Jennifer Etheridge, assistant director of the Wilson County Emergency Communications Center on Monday morning. Davis thanked telecommunicators for working through the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Congressman delivers Thanksgiving pies  ]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/city-audit-comes-back-clean-d9151de6</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-23T19:44:50.848Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[City of Wilson's audit comes back clean]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The city of Wilson received an unmodified opinion from auditor Matt Braswell of Martin Starnes & Associates on its 2024-2025 fiscal year audit. Christopher Long | Times file photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[City of Wilson's audit comes back clean]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/deed-transfers/wilson-county-deed-transfers-recorded-week-of-nov-10-14-031c1699</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-23T19:22:28.167Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wilson County deed transfers recorded week of Nov. 10-14]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[Stock photo]]>
    </image:caption>
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      <![CDATA[Wilson County deed transfers recorded week of Nov. 10-14]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/church-kicks-off-christmas-tree-lot-8aa20ca5</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-23T19:05:49.048Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Church kicks off Christmas tree lot]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Families ride through a tunnel of lights at the Buy a Tree Save a Life event at Farmington Heights Church on Friday. It was opening night for the church Christmas tree lot. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Church kicks off Christmas tree lot]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/board-of-adjustment-sends-appeal-back-to-historic-preservation-commission-43701263</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-23T18:51:46.937Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Board of Adjustment sends appeal back to Historic Preservation Commission]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The Wilson Board of Adjustment sided sent an appeal back to the Wilson Preservation Commission regarding doors and windows at 210 Raleigh Road Parkway W.]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Board of Adjustment sends appeal back to Historic Preservation Commission]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/bc-women-shut-down-usc-beaufort-for-1st-win-5f26a1ca</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-23T16:30:35.967Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[BC women shut down USC Beaufort for 1st win]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_86785f9d-6364-45ad-a90e-a88007c34086.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Barton's Lauren Mingo (25) reverses her dribble behind her back as she slips between a pair of USC Beaufort defenders on the break during a game Saturday, Nov. 22, at Wilson Gymnasium. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[BC women shut down USC Beaufort for 1st win]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/winless-bulldogs-blasted-by-middle-georgia-st-at-pickle-classic-0982f154</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-23T16:29:00.986Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Winless Bulldogs blasted by Middle Georgia St. at Pickle Classic]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Trey Fields (21), dribbling the ball during a game Nov. 15 at Wilson Gymnasium, led Barton with 17 points and seven rebounds in a 95-77 loss to Middle Georgia State on the second day of the 60th annual Pickle Classic on Saturday, Nov. 22, at the University of Mount Olive's Kornegay Arena. Paul Durham | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Winless Bulldogs blasted by Middle Georgia St. at Pickle Classic]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/bulldogs-jones-shares-top-conference-carolinas-defensive-honor-18f3e524</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-23T16:27:49.232Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Bulldogs’ Jones shares top Conference Carolinas defensive honor]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_d1a34c19-a157-4628-b25f-cb0f13be9bfe.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Barton College sophomore linebacker Keno Jones (0), wrapping up an Erskine ball carrier during a home game Nov. 8 at Truist Stadium, was named Conference Carolinas Co-Defensive Player of the Year along with UNC Pembroke's Isi Etute. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Bulldogs’ Jones shares top Conference Carolinas defensive honor]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/blue-devils-trickery-stumps-tar-heels-32-25-7e82ef01</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-23T16:26:03.057Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Blue Devils’ trickery stumps Tar Heels 32-25]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_de8de37b-da2d-4f21-9dab-eb6cb1f73337.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Duke running back Nate Sheppard (20) is wrapped up by North Carolina defenders Khimori House (7) and Will Hardy (31) during a game Saturday, Nov. 22, at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill. Helen McGinnis | UNC Athletics]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Blue Devils’ trickery stumps Tar Heels 32-25]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-nov-24-25-2025-bf0a3265</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-23T16:24:22.496Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Nov. 24-25, 2025]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Nov. 24-25, 2025]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/warriors-smash-firebirds-42-21-to-advance-to-5-a-east-semis-5030b936</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-22T13:41:45.788Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Warriors smash Firebirds 42-21 to advance to 5-A East semis]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_9618e677-4f89-4195-858f-33c7b72bc0a1.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Hunt's Cam Pittman (5) chugs 95 yards with a fumble recovery for a touchdown during a home game Friday, Nov. 21, against Southern Nash in the the third round of the NCHSAA 5-A playoffs. Kayla Ruffin | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Warriors smash Firebirds 42-21 to advance to 5-A East semis]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/tigers-take-down-no-1-kipp-to-return-to-1-a-east-final-be928cc2</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-22T13:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Tigers take down No. 1 KIPP to return to 1-A East final]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_68136870-4278-4183-82db-e21259195431.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Prep quarterback Travon Usher (5) waits for the snap during a game at KIPP Pride in Gaston in third round of the NCHSAA 1-A playoffs Friday, Nov. 21. Karsten Woodard | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Tigers take down No. 1 KIPP to return to 1-A East final]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-roundup-bruin-girls-off-to-a-winning-start-97f00339</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-22T12:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Bruin girls off to a winning start]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_8c1b0334-6eb6-4c33-b628-fce221422768.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Bruin girls off to a winning start]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/bulldogs-lose-2nd-straight-by-a-point-e1e62b15</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-22T10:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Bulldogs lose 2nd straight by a point]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_e06f2110-b42d-4beb-939d-ed357dafd4cd.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Barton guard Jaylen Faber (3), shown during a game against Augusta at Wilson Gym on Nov. 15, led the Bulldogs with 19 points in an 83-82 loss to Emory & Henry on Friday in the Pickle Classic at Mount Olive's Kornegay Arena. Paul Durham | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Bulldogs lose 2nd straight by a point]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-nov-22-23-2025-3e39f1b4</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-22T09:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Nov. 22-23, 2025]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_76ed6f25-a249-4be7-8752-183eba9e57c8.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Nov. 22-23, 2025]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/nchsaa-football-playoff-glance-nov-22-2025-11f22549</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-22T05:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[NCHSAA Football Playoff Glance, Nov. 22, 2025]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_697f1d5c-d6f2-4bf8-9bc6-a3ceed306ae1.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Southern Nash's Jaden Hartsfield (26) runs with the ball as he tries to escape the clutches of Hunt's Nicholas Bynum (9) during a game at Warrior Stadium on Friday, Nov. 21, in the third round of the NCHSAA 5-A East bracket. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[NCHSAA Football Playoff Glance, Nov. 22, 2025]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/sheriffs-office-gets-new-command-center-5707eb91</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-22T00:04:04.365Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[New command center helps sheriff’s office work on site ]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_c4bb0406-80f3-4254-8032-572c8fe11942.JPG</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson County Sheriff Calvin Woodard and members of the Wilson County Sheriff's Office get their first look at the exterior work station of the new Tactical Homeland Operational Response mobile command center on Friday. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[New command center helps sheriff’s office work on site ]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/ncs-republican-lawmakers-didnt-show-up-again-d788676e</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-21T22:08:02.446Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[NC's Republican lawmakers didn’t show up — again]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_a807dcf4-1478-4f4e-bcf3-1d552c3f2533.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Members of the N.C. Senate Democratic Caucus hold a Wednesday public hearing on the General Assembly's failure to pass a new state budget. Contributed photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[NC's Republican lawmakers didn’t show up — again]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/why-democrats-lost-voter-confidence-634d0f6a</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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    <![CDATA[Wilson Early College Academy history teacher Shannon Campbell, left, reacts after being told she is the 2026 Regional Teacher of the Year for the state’s North Central Region. Campbell is congratulated by the 2025 North Carolina Teacher of the Year Rachel Candaso, middle, and the 2025 Regional Teacher of the Year for the state’s North Central Region Tamika Farmer.  ]]>
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    <![CDATA[Newly appointed Wilson Fire/Rescue Services Chief Ray Enoch, left, has his badge pinned into his jacket by his nephew, Prescott Enoch, during his swearing in ceremony at Thursday night's city council meeting.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Enoch sworn in as Wilson's new fire chief]]>
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    <![CDATA[Hunt senior Isaiah Chadwick (1) runs with the ball during a home game against Eastern Alamance in the second round of the NCHSAA 5-A playoffs Friday, Nov. 14.]]>
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    <![CDATA[Greenfield's Sydney Coolbaugh (2) dribbles the ball as Wilson Christian's Reagan Sherrod (20) and Stevie Cressionnie defend during a game Thursday, Nov. 20, at Greenfield. Nino Villaverde | Special to the Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Greenfield girls slow down Wilson Christian 29-20]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-11-20T15:16:16.678Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Police hand out Thanksgiving turkey boxes]]>
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    <![CDATA[Members of the Wilson Police Department assemble turkey boxes for Thanksgiving dinners to be handed out to 150 families at the Wilson County Fairgrounds on Thursday morning. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Police hand out Thanksgiving turkey boxes]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/for-your-health/family-nurse-practitioner-joins-medical-practice-8344bfd2</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-20T13:59:16.125Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[For Your Health: Family nurse practitioner joins medical practice]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Sarah Short]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[For Your Health: Family nurse practitioner joins medical practice]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/ladybirds-a-point-short-vs-defending-champ-ashley-in-flag-football-4th-round-cd2dbd6f</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-20T13:31:13.523Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Ladybirds a point short vs. defending champ Ashley in flag football 4th round]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[Southern Nash junior Aaliyah Croll (2) runs with the ball during a game against Wilmington Ashley in the fourth round of the North Carolina Girls Flag Football Fall 2025 Championship tournament Wednesday, Nov. 19, at Firebird Stadium. Carl Copeland | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Ladybirds a point short vs. defending champ Ashley in flag football 4th round]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/wilson-christian-girls-thump-thales-b2f3e076</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-20T13:29:42.019Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wilson Christian girls thump Thales]]>
        </news:title>
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      <![CDATA[Wilson Christian girls thump Thales]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/farris-thomas-law-student-athlete-of-the-week-jack-beamon-community-christian-school-24cf7b37</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-20T04:55:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Farris & Thomas Law Student-Athlete of the Week: Jack Beamon, Community Christian School]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Farris & Thomas Law Student-Athlete of the Week: Jack Beamon, Community Christian School]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/lifelong-bonds-formed-in-sports-shape-our-friendships-sense-of-belonging-c52579f1</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-20T04:50:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Lifelong bonds formed in sports shape our friendships, sense of belonging  ]]>
        </news:title>
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      <![CDATA[Lifelong bonds formed in sports shape our friendships, sense of belonging  ]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-nov-20-21-2025-aad94e53</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-20T04:40:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Nov. 20-21, 2025]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Nov. 20-21, 2025]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/man-charged-with-robbery-assault-94fbf7ea</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-19T20:00:15.516Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Man charged with robbery, assault]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Travis Montrell McCray]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Man charged with robbery, assault]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/youngster-is-on-world-paintball-champion-team-627e3dad</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-19T19:49:57.104Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Local middle schooler on world paintball champion team]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Nolan Easterly is shown with parents Josh and Brittany Easterly after the YPL Allstars won the youth beginner division at the NXL World Cup in Kissimmee, Florida on Saturday.  Contributed photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Local middle schooler on world paintball champion team]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/student-protest-supports-immigrants-opposes-ice-767b69a6</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-19T19:25:10.552Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Student protest supports immigrants, opposes ICE]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_4a20c267-9f33-476b-9201-40a3f4ac989b.JPG</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Students and others gathered Wednesday to support the immigrant community and voice opposition to ICE in the area. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Student protest supports immigrants, opposes ICE]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/falcons-fall-just-short-of-state-5-a-final-6044be24</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-19T18:47:33.687Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Falcons fall just short of state 5-A final]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_76d1df60-c595-4871-980c-4bd04e175eab.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[C.B. Aycock senior Drew Huff (17) goes on the attack as Western Alamance's Micah Athas (6) pursues during the NCHSAA 5-A East Region final Tuesday, Nov. 18, at C.B. Aycock's Hardy Talton Stadium. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Falcons fall just short of state 5-A final]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/new-era-smithfield-tobs-set-for-2027-debut-1590b26a</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-19T18:47:33.575Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[New era: Smithfield Tobs set for 2027 debut]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_0183fe0e-9c90-4fa9-a5d2-be198b4f08ef.jpeg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[New era: Smithfield Tobs set for 2027 debut]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-nov-19-20-2025-a372d273</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-19T18:45:34.514Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Nov. 19-20, 2025]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_77f66a03-d8d2-4551-aa3a-ec3c3a984777.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Nov. 19-20, 2025]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/a-community-wide-effort-agencies-come-together-to-help-those-in-need-bcf2da75</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-19T15:13:32.010Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[‘A community-wide effort’: Agencies come together to help those in need ]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_9712ef28-f106-4247-9703-985dd41a8538.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Hundreds of warm winter items were available to those in need Tuesday outside the Wilson County Library as part of the annual Operation Wrap-Up.  The event, sponsored by the Wilson-Green Housing Committee provides warm winter gear and community resources for those in need. ]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[‘A community-wide effort’: Agencies come together to help those in need ]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/state-fair-livestock-winners-announced-7ad39755</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-19T13:05:02.611Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Local youth bring home NC State Fair livestock awards]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_2b9fc74e-0ce4-4e5a-a3bd-6e7da8f2e7e1.JPG</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[State Fair Winners Lillian Griffin, William Messer and Lizzie Morgan Griffin celebrate with family members at the North Carolina State Fair in Raleigh. Contributed photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Local youth bring home NC State Fair livestock awards]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/entertainment-plus/string-orchestra-music-planned-for-sunday-concert-at-barton-2091188d</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-19T13:02:08.164Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[String orchestra music planned for Sunday concert at Barton]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Tickets are on sale for this year's Barton College | Wilson Symphony Orchestra Sunday concert.  Contributed photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[String orchestra music planned for Sunday concert at Barton]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/treasurer-takes-aim-at-ncs-con-health-care-restrictions-1b8ab658</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-19T05:00:50.673Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Treasurer takes aim at NC’s CON health care restrictions]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Stock photo | Movidagrafica via Pixabay]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Treasurer takes aim at NC’s CON health care restrictions]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/gop-federal-and-legislative-leaders-united-in-dysfunction-and-cruelty-c8b0c78a</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-19T04:58:38.036Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[GOP federal and legislative leaders: United in dysfunction and cruelty]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_c4d3397a-c255-5d23-89dc-6e4d85f0df64.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The North Carolina Legislative Building is shown in downtown Raleigh.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[GOP federal and legislative leaders: United in dysfunction and cruelty]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/the-cost-of-inaction-is-students-left-in-limbo-74e7eb53</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-19T04:56:15.869Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[The cost of inaction is students left in limbo]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_2cad15c7-ce04-4250-824f-f731c32d6aa4.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Stock photo | DeltaWorks via Pixabay]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[The cost of inaction is students left in limbo]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/prioritizing-safety-during-respiratory-virus-season-f39dbea2</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-19T04:54:05.753Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Prioritizing safety during respiratory virus season]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_1e2dc90b-14de-45ab-9a88-645b74a36320.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Dr. Jacob Pierce]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Prioritizing safety during respiratory virus season]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/elm-city-woman-faces-22-felony-drug-charges-0617e08c</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-18T20:41:57.063Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Elm City woman faces 22 felony drug charges]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_5cf69287-d6b9-4c44-b180-b0faeecb4177.JPG</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Jessica Leigh Barnhill]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Elm City woman faces 22 felony drug charges]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/county-secures-42m-grant-for-new-elementary-school-9492353c</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-18T20:16:14.501Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[County secures $42M grant for new elementary school]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_e9d8fe48-27fe-417a-b372-fe00499389ac.JPG</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson County Schools will receive a $42 million state grant to build a new elementary school at the site of Wells Elementary School. The new school that will combine Margaret Hearne and Wells elementary schools. Chistopher Long | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[County secures $42M grant for new elementary school]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/laundry-room-fire-damages-apartment-556932a3</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-18T19:45:31.899Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Laundry room fire damages apartment]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
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    <![CDATA[Liberty & Plenty was recognized with several medals at the 2025 San Fransisco World Spirits Competition in California.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Liberty & Plenty wins medals at World Spirits Competition]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-11-18T14:10:58.113Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[50th annual Hot Stove banquet honors Wilson baseball legacy, ushers in a new era  ]]>
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    <![CDATA[Former North Carolina pitching star and current Chicago Cubs minor leaguer Jake Knapp signs autographs at the 50th annual Wilson Hot Stove banquet Monday, Nov. 17, at First Baptist Church. Paul Durham | Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[50th annual Hot Stove banquet honors Wilson baseball legacy, ushers in a new era  ]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-11-18T13:45:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[MIDDLE SCHOOL: CCS girls nip Wayne Christian for 2-0 start]]>
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      <![CDATA[MIDDLE SCHOOL: CCS girls nip Wayne Christian for 2-0 start]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-11-18T13:25:22.408Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Child care academy initiative coming to WCC ]]>
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    <![CDATA[Wilson Community College President Jami Woods, left, and Board of Trustees Chair Charles Murphy, right, look over documents Monday during the board’s regular meeting at the college. Olivia Neeley | Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Child care academy initiative coming to WCC ]]>
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<url>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-11-18T12:07:26.898Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[MEET THE WARBIRDS: Front Office Edition]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-nov-18-19-2025-51abc27e</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-11-18T12:00:54.858Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Nov. 18-19, 2025]]>
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            <news:language>en</news:language>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-11-17T20:45:02.951Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Woman charged with attempted robbery; 2 others sought]]>
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    <![CDATA[Journee Zionna Dupree]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-11-17T20:07:49.783Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Our Opinion: First Amendment protects gadfly's offensive banner ]]>
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    <![CDATA[Stock photo | qimono via Pixabay]]>
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      <![CDATA[Our Opinion: First Amendment protects gadfly's offensive banner ]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/e-edition/tuesday-november-18-2025-8b46f497</loc>
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          <![CDATA[Tuesday, November 18, 2025]]>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-11-17T15:32:10.451Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Why a broken ankle made me even more grateful for WilMed and Wilson Ortho]]>
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    <![CDATA[Keven Zepezauer]]>
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      <![CDATA[Why a broken ankle made me even more grateful for WilMed and Wilson Ortho]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/do-nc-democrats-have-a-secret-electoral-weapon-ecafd772</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-11-17T15:29:12.691Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Do NC Democrats have a secret electoral weapon?]]>
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    <![CDATA[Town Hall is shown in Wake Forest, where Democratic Mayor-elect Ben Clapsaddle unseated longtime Mayor Vivian Jones in the Nov. 4 municipal election. Corey Friedman | Restoration NewsMedia]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Do NC Democrats have a secret electoral weapon?]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/north-carolinians-join-the-first-battle-f34fe122</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-11-17T15:26:51.409Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[North Carolinians join the first battle]]>
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    <![CDATA[Stock photo | Incy via Pixabay]]>
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      <![CDATA[North Carolinians join the first battle]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/theres-only-one-way-for-politicians-to-deliver-on-affordability-48568bad</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-17T15:24:35.119Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[There’s only one way for politicians to deliver on ‘affordability’]]>
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    <![CDATA[Stock photo | GregReese via Pixabay]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[There’s only one way for politicians to deliver on ‘affordability’]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/lets-talk-about-the-real-government-shutdown-c1c3c368</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-11-17T15:21:59.194Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Let’s talk about the real government shutdown]]>
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      <![CDATA[Let’s talk about the real government shutdown]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-11-17T15:07:50.230Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Coats, hats and local services offered Tuesday]]>
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    <![CDATA[Gloves hang on a Wilson County Public Library railing after Operation Wrap-Up organizers placed them there for anyone in need to pick up. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Coats, hats and local services offered Tuesday]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/deed-transfers/wilson-county-deed-transfers-recorded-week-of-nov-3-7-0f546605</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-11-17T14:39:17.145Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wilson County deed transfers recorded week of Nov. 3-7]]>
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    <![CDATA[Stock photo]]>
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      <![CDATA[Wilson County deed transfers recorded week of Nov. 3-7]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/entertainment-plus/musical-company-kicks-off-playhouse-season-f4db6c1d</loc>
    <news:news>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-17T14:30:23.445Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Musical ‘Company’ kicks off Playhouse season]]>
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    <![CDATA[Sarah, played by Alison Flowers, pleads with Bobby, played by Caleb Skinner, to eat a brownie, as she is dieting and can only enjoy the brownie vicariously through Bobby. "Company," a musical comedy by Stephen Sondheim, will be performed by the Playhouse of Wilson Nov. 21-23 at the Boykin Center. Janelle Clevinger | Special to the Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Musical ‘Company’ kicks off Playhouse season]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-11-17T14:12:55.574Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Sylvia Court home destroyed in early morning fire]]>
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    <![CDATA[An early morning fire destroyed a residence at 1911 Sylvia Court on Monday. ]]>
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      <![CDATA[Sylvia Court home destroyed in early morning fire]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-11-17T13:37:00.768Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Community briefs: Seasonal church fundraisers and political meetings planned this week]]>
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    <![CDATA[Community briefs are published as a public service of The Wilson Times. Email submissions to 
editor@wilsontimes.com.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Community briefs: Seasonal church fundraisers and political meetings planned this week]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-11-17T13:25:14.608Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Club hears history firsthand in local cemetery
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        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Members of the Homeschoolers Honoring Ancestors chapter of the Tarheel Junior Historians walk through Odd Fellows and Rountree cemeteries on Friday.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Club hears history firsthand in local cemetery
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/hawks-sour-barton-football-finale-20-6-63d4e89a</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-11-17T07:30:35.284Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Hawks sour Barton football finale 20-6]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[Chowan players celebrate after recovering a Barton fumble during the second half of a game Saturday, Nov. 15, at Truist Stadium. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Hawks sour Barton football finale 20-6]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/bulldogs-denied-again-in-45-second-classic-fall-to-augusta-83-81-0c100b25</loc>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-17T07:28:20.802Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Bulldogs denied again in 45-Second Classic, fall to Augusta 83-81]]>
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    <![CDATA[Barton guard Trevur Smalls (13) dribbles the ball as head coach Joel Zimmerman offers instructions from the sideline during a game against Augusta in the 45-Second Classic at Wilson Gymnasium on Saturday, Nov. 15. Paul Durham | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
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      <![CDATA[Bulldogs denied again in 45-Second Classic, fall to Augusta 83-81]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/augusta-holds-off-barton-women-67-63-a8a5b225</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-17T07:26:20.770Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Augusta holds off Barton women, 67-63]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_61d40cb3-51c1-4c22-b2ca-2a148a3279df.jpg</image:loc>
    
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      <![CDATA[Augusta holds off Barton women, 67-63]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/eagles-bow-out-at-kipp-0bca4148</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-17T07:24:36.774Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Eagles bow out at KIPP]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_3a19eb7c-76fd-4d60-bcdb-a48169c1ba94.jpg</image:loc>
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    <![CDATA[Sallie B. Howard's Clarence Simmons (5), breaking up a pass during a home game Nov. 7 against Columbia, was one of four seniors along with Quentin Chapman, Sergio Alvarez and Josiah Perpignan to play their final game for the Eagles in a 48-7 loss Friday, Nov. 14, at KIPP Pride in the second round of the NCHSAA 1-A playoffs. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Eagles bow out at KIPP]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-roundup-knights-sweep-weekend-252-tip-off-games-13c55672</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-17T07:22:20.189Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Knights sweep weekend 252 Tip-Off games ]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_dddb8f1e-3e5c-4649-ab1a-182d367a3815.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Knights sweep weekend 252 Tip-Off games ]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-nov-17-18-2025-bd395232</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-17T04:09:09.781Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Nov. 17-18, 2025]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_f971d52d-d1c4-4aaf-b34d-52a5bcaa3a7a.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Nov. 17-18, 2025]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/historic-night-for-dukes-boozer-headlines-breakout-starts-for-accs-top-players-eb71581c</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-17T03:29:08.652Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Historic night for Duke's Boozer headlines breakout starts for ACC’s top players  ]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_3c46d680-578a-4a66-aa92-31968aa0dfe4.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Duke freshman Cameron Boozer (12) drives to the basket during a home game against Indiana State on Friday, Nov. 14, at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham. Duke Athletics]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Historic night for Duke's Boozer headlines breakout starts for ACC’s top players  ]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/no-20-virginia-dominates-duke-to-stay-in-acc-title-hunt-7775b330</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-17T03:26:33.811Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[No. 20 Virginia dominates Duke to stay in ACC title hunt ]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_399c3529-9c8b-422e-bfb0-c70ab49ece77.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Duke quarterback Darian Mensah (10) throws a pass during a game Saturday, Nov. 15, against No. 20-ranked Virginia at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham. Duke Athletics]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[No. 20 Virginia dominates Duke to stay in ACC title hunt ]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/smithfield-foods-donates-4000-to-enhance-wep-programs-224f9cda</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-16T23:58:55.067Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Smithfield Foods donates $4,000 to enhance WEP programs ]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_b0c01cb0-666a-47c1-af61-a2bcf926bc1a.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Smithfield Foods donated $4,000 to the Wilson Education Partnership to support programs that give students hands-on experience and career skills before graduation. Wilson County Schools and WEP officials attended the check presentation. ]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Smithfield Foods donates $4,000 to enhance WEP programs ]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/down-to-business-framed-brings-business-to-stantonsburg-f53b159b</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-16T23:30:05.054Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Down to Business: Framed brings business to Stantonsburg]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_2de7997a-6323-4fe6-82d3-bcfbc86872cf.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Framed owners Linda Mooring, left, and Coley Rhodes smile behind the counter of their new frame shop in Stantonsburg.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Down to Business: Framed brings business to Stantonsburg]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/students-test-out-their-stem-skills-with-hovercrafts-7915839c</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-16T23:16:37.177Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Students test out their STEM skills with hovercrafts]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_9214667b-4e67-40a6-bfa5-bf0747ded2f9.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Ten-year-old Olivia Wright, center, sits on the hovercraft as she and her Vick Elementary classmates get ready for a test run Friday in the school gym. ]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Students test out their STEM skills with hovercrafts]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/marriage-licenses-issued-in-october-500a6f51</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-16T13:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Marriage licenses issued in October]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_3dc547e4-0ada-50ee-a37d-aa8e64093cf6.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Marriage licenses issued in October]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/doll-fg-helps-warriors-by-eastern-alamance-30-28-2d5cbe61</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-15T13:23:22.500Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Doll FG helps Warriors by Eastern Alamance 30-28]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_86542667-31e5-4db3-8b2b-abd1cb8a8bd1.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Hunt senior placekicker Will Doll (7) and holder Mez Harris (2) watch as one of his kicks goes through the goalposts during a game against Eastern Wayne on Friday, Nov. 14, in the second round of the NCHSAA 5-A playoffs at Warrior Stadium. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Doll FG helps Warriors by Eastern Alamance 30-28]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/tigers-take-a-while-but-eventually-dominate-se-halifax-64-40-45df8996</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-15T13:15:30.083Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Tigers take a while but eventually dominate SE Halifax 64-40]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_6a50494f-e891-4e0f-a02d-2239af7d7f18.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Prep senior Travon Usher (5) runs with the ball and a Southeast Halifax defender on his back during a game Friday, Nov. 14, in the second round of the NCHSAA 1-A playoffs at Wilson Prep. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Tigers take a while but eventually dominate SE Halifax 64-40]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/firebirds-rip-stallions-58-39-to-set-up-rematch-with-hunt-609e7d6f</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-15T13:07:16.177Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Firebirds rip Stallions 58-39 to set up rematch with Hunt]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_43f5994b-7226-4a65-bc18-75fbe28d0b86.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Southern Nash junior Cam Lyons, running with the ball during a game Oct. 10 at Hunt, ran for two touchdowns and caught a 43-yard scoring pass in the Firebirds' 58-39 rout of Southeast Alamance on Friday, Nov. 14, in the second round of the NCHSAA 5-A playoffs at Firebird Stadium. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Firebirds rip Stallions 58-39 to set up rematch with Hunt]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/new-library-books-749e0ac0</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-15T13:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[New library books: Library adds 'Smuggler’s Cove' by Fern Michaels]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_ac194b11-b068-5da2-84c1-affb1edf5347.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[New library books: Library adds 'Smuggler’s Cove' by Fern Michaels]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/nchsaa-football-playoff-glance-nov-15-2025-223de847</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-15T12:58:05.602Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[NCHSAA Football Playoff Glance, Nov. 15, 2025]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_9f347e14-6a02-48f4-b594-6e013122a35e.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Prep's David Romero-Acuna (23) drags down Southeast Halifax ball carrier Cameron Johnson (5) as teammates Zalik Cannady (54) and Ethan Nelson (4) converge on the play during an NCHSAA 1-A second-round playoff game Friday, Nov. 14, at Wilson Prep. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[NCHSAA Football Playoff Glance, Nov. 15, 2025]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/bulldogs-late-surge-not-enough-in-opening-loss-to-wingate-290b2f2b</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-15T12:53:28.739Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Bulldogs’ late surge not enough in opening loss to Wingate]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_bf2c6972-1d32-4c89-ad7e-841921a2fd6c.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Barton's Jaylen Faber (3) drives into the lane during a game against Wingate in the Bulldogs' season opener Friday, Nov. 14, in the 45-Second Classic at Wilson Gymnasium. Lynda Nielsen | Barton College]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Bulldogs’ late surge not enough in opening loss to Wingate]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/bc-women-stumble-in-final-minutes-drop-season-debut-59-51-to-newberry-f04b61f8</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-15T12:50:18.477Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[BC women stumble in final minutes, drop season debut 59-51 to Newberry]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_8eb4ea07-eba2-42fc-8f7e-baf7216f0a54.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Barton College sophomore Celeste Bailey scored 10 points in the Bulldogs' 59-51 season-opening loss to Newberry in the Conference Challenge on Friday, Nov. 14, at the University of Augusta (S.C.). Barton College]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[BC women stumble in final minutes, drop season debut 59-51 to Newberry]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-nov-15-16-2025-f17660ca</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-15T12:44:25.126Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Nov. 15-16, 2025]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_b5f2bdc0-032f-45c1-8f83-361ea832c88c.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Nov. 15-16, 2025]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/3c-store-fixtures-celebrates-50-years-in-wilson-ecdb121b</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-14T21:20:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[3C Store Fixtures celebrates 50 years in Wilson]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_faeb5535-d5db-4d05-83ce-0c5f5ba725b1.JPG</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[3C Store Fixtures owner Carolyn Daniel, left, and president Michael Jones pose for a picture in front of the company's logo at the 400,000 square foot Wilson warehouse.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[3C Store Fixtures celebrates 50 years in Wilson]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/write-in-candidate-wins-seat-in-stantonsburg-election-certified-in-wilson-county-canvass-a5d3f63a</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-14T21:03:39.987Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Write-in candidate wins seat in Stantonsburg; election certified in Wilson County canvass]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_08b9adbf-11e1-445c-9dfa-84ec1ac9c319.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson County Elections Board members read through the Friday morning's county canvass agenda.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Write-in candidate wins seat in Stantonsburg; election certified in Wilson County canvass]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/whats-a-teacher-to-do-28a55ec5</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-14T20:47:30.666Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[What’s a teacher to do?]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_17b6d2fb-706f-469e-8af0-3fd7acd69466.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Stock photo | giovannacco via Pixabay]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[What’s a teacher to do?]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/homebuyer-horror-attack-of-the-50-year-mortgage-00531ab5</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-11-14T20:45:24.066Z</news:publication_date>
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    <![CDATA[Prepping water tank for paint
A painting contractor crew washes the city of Wilson Operations Center Reuse Tank No. 2 on Thursday. The million-gallon elevated water storage tank is being prepared for repainting. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
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    <![CDATA[Seasonal decor
Decorated hay bales adorn a Wilson County field at the intersection of N.C. 42 and Town Creek Road. The decoration, which changes every couple of months, is the work of Mike Lester, Louis Bowen, Renee Vick and Gail Joyner. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
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    <![CDATA[Fike players huddle during a home game against Croatan in the third round of the NCHSAA 5-A playoffs Monday, Nov. 10. The Golden Demons were ousted by No. 2-seed Western Alamance 6-1 in the fourth round Thursday in Elon. Carl Copeland | Special to the Times]]>
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    <![CDATA[Hunt sophomore running back Doryan Jones (24) takes the handoff from quarterback Mez Harris during a game at Fike on Oct. 31. Each has rushed for more than 1,000 yards in helping the Warriors earn the No. 1 seed in the NCHSAA 5-A East bracket as they open the postseason at home Friday night, Nov. 7, in the second round against Eastern Alamance. Paul Durham | Times]]>
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    <![CDATA[Hunt players run onto the field at Warrior Stadium prior to a game Oct. 10. The Warriors earned the No. 1 seed in the NCHSAA 5-A East playoff bracket and will host Eastern Alamance in the second round Friday night, Nov. 14.]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-11-14T11:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[BC women return 8, add 6 for year 2 under Van Horn]]>
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    <![CDATA[Barton's Lauren Mingo dribbles the ball during a home game Jan. 18 last season. A second-team All-Conference Carolinas selection, Mingo returns as the Bulldogs' top scoring threat as well as an all-around talent. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-11-14T08:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-11-13T21:16:14.418Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[NC SNAP benefits should be available Friday]]>
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    <![CDATA[Gov. Josh Stein]]>
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      <![CDATA[NC SNAP benefits should be available Friday]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-11-13T19:12:39.906Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Fire spreads to field]]>
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    <![CDATA[Fire spreads to field
Firefighters from Bakertown Volunteer Fire Department and other departments work to extinguish a fire in a farm field off Peanut Place near Elm City Wednesday afternoon. Heather Newsome, with the U.S. Forest Forest Service, said about 4 acres of land burned in the fire that started in a piece of farm equipment at about 1:46 p.m.  Drew C. Wilson |Times]]>
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          <![CDATA[Wilson County Schools launching teaching career program at WECA; AVID will be offered at Beddingfield only
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    <![CDATA[Wilson County Schools Superintendent Lane Mills, left, and board Chairman Blake Boykin, right, discuss business during Monday’s monthly school board meeting. ]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-11-13T14:33:35.583Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[For Your Health: Lung nodule clinic offers hope and early detection for lung cancer]]>
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    <![CDATA[Binav Shrestha]]>
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          <![CDATA[Park Avenue body shop damaged in fire]]>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-13T13:04:07.611Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Ladybirds advance in NC girls flag football tourney; Warriors, Bruins ousted]]>
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    <![CDATA[Southern Nash's Hailey Couch goes up for an interception, one of two in the first quarter for her, during the Ladybirds 27-0 win over Knightdale in the North Carolina Girls Flag Football State Tournament on Wednesday at Southern Nash. Carl Copeland | Special to the Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Ladybirds advance in NC girls flag football tourney; Warriors, Bruins ousted]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/warbirds-tobs-share-bill-at-50th-hot-stove-banquetchase-waddell-unc-stars-stokely-knapp-headline-honorees-f6dea173</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-13T12:17:19.096Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Warbirds, Tobs share bill at 50th Hot Stove banquet:
Chase Waddell, UNC stars Stokely, Knapp headline honorees]]>
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    </news:news>
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    <![CDATA[Former North Carolina teammates Jake Knapp, left, and Hunter Stokely will receive awards at the 50th Wilson Hot Stove banquet Monday, Nov. 17, at First Baptist Church assembly hall. Knapp will be presented the Gaylord Perry Amateur Pitching Award while Stokely, a Fike High product, is the recipient of the Trot Nixon "Gamer" Award. UNC Athletics]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Warbirds, Tobs share bill at 50th Hot Stove banquet:
Chase Waddell, UNC stars Stokely, Knapp headline honorees]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/farris-thomas-law-student-athlete-of-the-week-kameron-pitt-beddingfield-high-292d6a4c</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-13T12:13:40.778Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Farris & Thomas Law Student-Athlete of the Week: Kameron Pitt, Beddingfield High]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Kameron Pitt, Beddingfield High]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Farris & Thomas Law Student-Athlete of the Week: Kameron Pitt, Beddingfield High]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/robin-run-a-valuable-lesson-in-endurance-and-support-for-young-runners-c08a62c3</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-13T12:11:55.494Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Robin Run a valuable lesson in endurance and support for young runners]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_c1e1ecea-9359-43f2-aa78-55a242ac607b.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Robin Run a valuable lesson in endurance and support for young runners]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-nov-13-14-2025-3cd0e916</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-13T12:08:40.866Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Nov. 13-14, 2025]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_cc9924d5-37d6-48bc-9065-d6618a0751c0.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Nov. 13-14, 2025]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/state-treasurer-seeks-to-reform-health-plan-52225b73</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-12T20:21:22.603Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[State treasurer seeks to reform health plan]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_caee09ec-3968-4d7b-bbb0-46bb0f5783b9.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[State Treasurer Brad Briner discusses interest-free loans for Hurricane Helene recovery in a Sept. 16 video message shared on his agency’s X account, @NCTreasurer. Screen capture]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[State treasurer seeks to reform health plan]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/thanking-veterans-by-killing-them-b132b7a8</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-12T20:19:11.142Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Thanking veterans by killing them]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Stock photo | HoBoTrails12AM via Pixabay]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Thanking veterans by killing them]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/most-favored-nation-pricing-is-dangerous-to-drug-innovation-4bcc42a1</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-12T20:17:09.329Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[‘Most-favored nation’ pricing is dangerous to drug innovation]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Stock photo | ernestoeslava via Pixabay]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[‘Most-favored nation’ pricing is dangerous to drug innovation]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/outgoing-elm-city-board-approves-contracts-for-town-staff-d5ca2e3b</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-12T19:53:42.546Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Outgoing Elm City board approves contracts for town staff]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_a66b44f5-743b-47cc-a488-5115e56cddad.JPG</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Commissioner Vonica Carr, left, and Commissioner Bridget Wimberley review their notes during Tuesday night's monthly Board of Commissioners meeting.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Outgoing Elm City board approves contracts for town staff]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/georgia-teen-accused-of-threatening-darden-middle-school-b06a35ab</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-12T18:51:19.306Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Georgia teen accused of threatening Darden Middle School]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_6ff08293-a8a4-4e47-96a1-da1bf79633bc.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Georgia teen accused of threatening Darden Middle School]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/artist-to-support-hunger-causes-5e67930e</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-12T16:24:58.065Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Artist selling his work to support hunger causes]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_20063544-d656-4444-81e2-f25b401226d2.JPG</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Brenda and Frans van Baars stand in The House of van Baars and the hundreds of artworks being sold with a large percentage being donated to child hunger causes. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Artist selling his work to support hunger causes]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/police-chief-on-medical-leave-a130a019</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-12T15:53:44.456Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wilson police chief on medical leave]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_f13425d8-1d74-4700-aa6f-31e43655f691.JPG</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[City spokeswoman Rebecca Agner said Wilson Police Chief Benny Boykin is on medical leave. Majors Chelsea Sanders and William Hitchcock will continue "department operations" in his absence.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Wilson police chief on medical leave]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/bulldogs-get-roster-makeover-in-zimmermans-debut-season-2d56bace</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-12T13:29:17.949Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Bulldogs get roster makeover in Zimmerman’s debut season]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_151083c0-3fc5-45e4-a9f3-113cf6defbb0.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Barton's Sean Quick-Streeter (23) and Trey Fields (21) walk off the court at Wilson Gym after a win against Young Harris on Jan. 18. Quick-Streeter and Fields are among the Bulldogs returning with the most experience heading into the season opener Friday, Nov. 14, against Wingate. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Bulldogs get roster makeover in Zimmerman’s debut season]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/cyclones-wrap-up-record-8-player-football-season-2d53ad04</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-12T13:26:25.547Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Cyclones wrap up record 8-player football season]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_37a2fad0-fd0c-41d3-b5b1-1b555ff31a88.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Community Christian senior Stephen Edwards (6) runs with the ball during a home game against Sandhills Classical Christian on Oct. 24. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Cyclones wrap up record 8-player football season]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-roundup-two-time-macaa-king-ccs-victorious-in-season-debut-87e4ffb6</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-12T13:23:46.492Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Two-time MACAA king CCS victorious in season debut]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_335f60b2-10e3-4c14-bbbf-77831ece7f76.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Two-time MACAA king CCS victorious in season debut]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/middle-school-result-cyclones-level-hilltop-in-opener-cb93b126</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-12T13:23:37.938Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[MIDDLE SCHOOL RESULT: Cyclones level Hilltop in opener]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_b989f247-6f0b-492c-91db-565eb18fd429.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[MIDDLE SCHOOL RESULT: Cyclones level Hilltop in opener]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/meet-the-warbirds-front-office-edition-b2358443</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-12T01:52:00.444Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[MEET THE WARBIRDS: Front Office Edition]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_b4ced5bf-740b-40ac-ad09-9890072a6558.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Gianna Fiocco, Wilson Warbirds Vice President – Promotions Entertainment & Community Engagement]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[MEET THE WARBIRDS: Front Office Edition]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-nov-12-13-2025-d288d8b2</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-12T01:49:08.828Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Nov. 12-13, 2025]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_c1e6d57e-669a-40cc-be59-0181f8c3d86c.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Nov. 12-13, 2025]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/service-members-families-honored-on-veterans-day-086d769d</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-11T22:16:55.873Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Service members, families honored on Veterans Day]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_1ca09446-cf05-46bc-8b6b-84c464e40c20.JPG</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Theresa Mathis was the keynote speaker at Tuesday's Veterans Day Program at thge Wilson County Courthouse.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Service members, families honored on Veterans Day]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/why-do-we-overlook-the-power-of-local-elections-2af5c488</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-11T21:50:45.068Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Why do we overlook the power of local elections?]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_506904a4-f0cf-4033-96d2-cedcd4c94c56.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Amanda Underwood]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Why do we overlook the power of local elections?]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/dispute-at-second-highest-nc-court-highlights-ais-potential-pitfalls-1fb3917a</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-11T21:48:00.608Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Dispute at second-highest NC court highlights AI’s potential pitfalls]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_c6c5e097-9d89-4a73-9245-d0e63a2df639.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Stock photo | jessica45 via Pixabay]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Dispute at second-highest NC court highlights AI’s potential pitfalls]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/rural-america-has-a-plan-congress-needs-to-show-up-12b6435d</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-11T21:44:49.415Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Rural America has a plan. Congress needs to show up]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_049d87c7-50db-436b-bf66-43959bcd25b3.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Stock photo | bsheptock via Pixabay]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Rural America has a plan. Congress needs to show up]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/thanksgiving-have-an-attitude-of-gratitude-676fc44c</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
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          <![CDATA[Thanksgiving: Have an attitude of gratitude]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-11-11T20:16:40.049Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[‘Serving those who served our country’: WECA students clean veterans’ grave markers ]]>
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    <![CDATA[Wilson Early College Academy junior Myonte Barnes, right, and his classmates scrub veterans’ grave markers Tuesday at Maplewood Cemetery as part of service project led by their math teacher Michael Pardue. ]]>
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      <![CDATA[‘Serving those who served our country’: WECA students clean veterans’ grave markers ]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-11-11T18:15:59.645Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Wilson County Schools superintendent announces spring retirement ]]>
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    <![CDATA[Wilson County Schools Superintendent Lane Mills reads a statement to the board Monday announcing his plans to retire this spring. He has served in the role for nearly a decade. ]]>
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      <![CDATA[Wilson County Schools superintendent announces spring retirement ]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/chick-chain-sale-raised-26500-1adffdc4</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-11-11T15:04:20.534Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Chick Chain sale raised $26,500]]>
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    <![CDATA[Alister Sherrod, 10, holds his mixed Easter Egger chicken "The Gun" as he compares notes with fellow competitor Penny Brock, 9, and her Australorp chicken "Monster" at the Wilson County 4-H 2025 Chick Chain competition held Saturday at the Wilson County Fairgrounds. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Chick Chain sale raised $26,500]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-11-11T14:54:01.213Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Saturday festival offered peek into rural farm life]]>
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    <![CDATA[Men gather around James Baltzer's 1950 B.F. Avery tractor  at the Tobacco Farm Life Museum Harvest Festival on Saturday in Kenly.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Saturday festival offered peek into rural farm life]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/demons-survive-croatan-5-3-in-ot-in-3rd-round-f8c675f2</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-11-11T12:47:01.648Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Demons survive Croatan 5-3 in OT in 3rd round]]>
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    <![CDATA[Fike goalkeeper Yael Alarcon jumps for the ball in front of a Croatan player during a game Monday, Nov. 10, in the third round of the NCHSAA 5-A playoffs at Fike. Carl Copeland | Special to the Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Demons survive Croatan 5-3 in OT in 3rd round]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/eagles-early-lead-slips-away-as-vance-charter-ends-sallie-b-howards-season-4-1-75f4303d</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-11-11T05:50:50.875Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Eagles’ early lead slips away as Vance Charter ends Sallie B. Howard’s season, 4-1]]>
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    <![CDATA[Sallie B. Howard senior Aarush Mehta (10) tries to control the ball as teammate Edgar Granados (7) looks on during a match against Vance Charter in the third round of the NCHSAA 1-A playoffs Monday, Nov. 10, at Gillette Soccer Complex. Paul Durham | Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Eagles’ early lead slips away as Vance Charter ends Sallie B. Howard’s season, 4-1]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/ladybirds-lead-area-contingent-into-nc-girls-flag-football-playoffs-1d859f97</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-11-11T05:41:28.426Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Ladybirds lead area contingent into NC Girls Flag Football playoffs]]>
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    <![CDATA[Southern Nash senior Eve Vinton (7) runs with the ball ahead of quarterback Leila Gonzalez during a game at Hunt on Oct. 6. The Ladybirds will host Knightdale in the first round of the North Carolina Girls Flag Football Fall Championship tournament Wednesday, Nov. 12. Kayla Ruffin | Special to the Times]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Ladybirds lead area contingent into NC Girls Flag Football playoffs]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-nov-11-12-2025-3395c0dd</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-11-11T04:15:54.218Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Nov. 11-12, 2025]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Nov. 11-12, 2025]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/e-edition/tuesday-november-11-2025-77595840</loc>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-10T19:33:27.263Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Tuesday, November 11, 2025]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/ribbon-cutting-held-for-springfield-middle-95065793</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-11-10T18:08:04.698Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Ribbon cut at Springfield Middle School]]>
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    <![CDATA[Wilson County Schools and county officials joined architects from Oakley Collier and representatives from Barnhill Contracting on Friday to cut the ribbon on the newly renovated Springfield Middle School. The sixth- and seventh-grade halls, destroyed when a 140 mph tornado struck on Aug. 8, 2024, have since been rebuilt and renovated. Students returned to the restored campus Oct. 20, marking a major milestone for the community. ]]>
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      <![CDATA[Ribbon cut at Springfield Middle School]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/letters/let-barton-students-form-turning-point-usa-chapter-42c9dca8</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-11-10T16:47:00.289Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Let Barton students form Turning Point USA chapter]]>
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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[Let Barton students form Turning Point USA chapter]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/the-choice-on-housing-is-between-affordability-and-control-1b9ea143</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-11-10T16:29:20.547Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[The choice on housing is between affordability and control]]>
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    <![CDATA[Stock photo | paulbr75 via Pixabay]]>
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      <![CDATA[The choice on housing is between affordability and control]]>
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          <![CDATA[Community briefs: Veterans honored, Medicare changes explained, pancake dinner and more offered ]]>
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    <![CDATA[Community briefs are published as a public service of The Wilson Times. Email submissions to 
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      <![CDATA[Community briefs: Veterans honored, Medicare changes explained, pancake dinner and more offered ]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/democratic-wave-crushes-gop-candidates-97a36253</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-11-10T16:26:41.561Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Democratic wave crushes GOP candidates]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani poses with a sidewalk chalk illustration supporting his candidacy on Election Day in this image shared on his X account. Contributed photo]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Democratic wave crushes GOP candidates]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/beware-a-rural-hospital-slush-fund-477de62b</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-11-10T16:24:21.484Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Beware a rural hospital slush fund]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[Stock photo | vitalworks via Pixabay]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Beware a rural hospital slush fund]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/is-our-president-standing-on-the-moral-high-ground-c641e5f4</loc>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-10T16:22:12.386Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Is our president standing on the moral high ground?]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[Stock photo | wal_172619 via Pixabay]]>
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      <![CDATA[Is our president standing on the moral high ground?]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/entertainment-plus/hearthside-crafters-back-with-one-of-a-kind-gifts-3cf53e18</loc>
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        <news:publication>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-10T15:53:50.431Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Hearthside Crafters back with one-of-a-kind gifts]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[Kerri Wheeler, owner of The Pink Shoelace, will be back for this year's Hearthside Crafters Holiday Sale Nov. 13-15 at the Wilson County Agricultural Center, selling items such as handmade earrings, Christmas decorations,  tea towels, hats and tote bags. Contributed photo]]>
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      <![CDATA[Hearthside Crafters back with one-of-a-kind gifts]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/ex-slaves-fought-for-freedom-e16f6b48</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-10T14:45:37.367Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Family pays tribute to former enslaved soldiers]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Sylvia Sherrod Lewis, Cheryl Sherrod Pope and Donavon Sherrod, stand in the history room at Sherrod Homestead during a reading of the names of soldiers in Company D, 135th United States Colored Troop for the African American Civil War Museum in Washington, D.C. ]]>
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      <![CDATA[Family pays tribute to former enslaved soldiers]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/zimmerman-more-than-ready-to-lead-bulldogs-211e23c4</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-10T06:35:52.375Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Zimmerman more than ready to lead Bulldogs]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_39d08b8a-8d18-4d3b-afdc-ef2d53420181.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Joel Zimmerman stands at center court in Wilson Gymnasium on Oct. 23 after the start of preseason practice for the 2025-26 men's basketball season at Barton College, his first as head coach after 15 years in two stints as assistant coach to retired Bulldogs hall-of-famer Ron Lievense. Paul Durham | Times]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Zimmerman more than ready to lead Bulldogs]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/jacobs-parrish-lead-bulldogs-to-senior-day-rout-of-erskine-60c54072</loc>
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        <news:publication>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-10T06:23:19.349Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Jacobs, Parrish lead Bulldogs to Senior Day rout of Erskine]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_a2a5fbf1-41d6-4e04-90b3-02fbf17c6e7b.jpg</image:loc>
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    <![CDATA[Barton's Isaiah Jacobs (5) hauls in what would be a 63-yard touchdown catch as Erskine defensive back Marquis Martin (0) chases him during a game Saturday, Nov. 8, at Truist Stadium. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Jacobs, Parrish lead Bulldogs to Senior Day rout of Erskine]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/demons-lose-finch-first-round-game-at-eastern-alamance-2ce856d1</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-10T06:18:21.560Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Demons lose Finch, first-round game at Eastern Alamance]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <![CDATA[Fike senior Zy'Quan Hines (2), running with the ball during a home game against Hunt on Oct. 31, rushed for 102 yards in the Golden Demons' 35-0 loss at Eastern Alamance in the first round of the NCHSAA 5-A playoffs Friday, Nov. 7. Paul Durham | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Demons lose Finch, first-round game at Eastern Alamance]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/chargers-stumble-in-season-opener-at-woodland-baptist-christian-70143316</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-10T06:13:31.893Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Chargers stumble in season opener at Woodland Baptist Christian]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_1b694b1e-f331-4a9a-b6d2-09fc68e5c9e5.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Chargers stumble in season opener at Woodland Baptist Christian]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/yes-north-carolinas-new-congressional-map-is-gerrymandered-9c5d4c36</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-10T03:21:28.087Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Yes, North Carolina’s new congressional map is gerrymandered]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_5dbde594-bcdb-449a-91d4-5449daa41ff0.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[State lawmakers have released a proposed congressional district map that makes significant changes to North Carolina’s 1st and 3rd districts. ]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Yes, North Carolina’s new congressional map is gerrymandered]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/scotus-passport-ruling-a-distraction-from-the-real-issue-27168738</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-10T03:18:47.032Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[SCOTUS passport ruling: A distraction from the real issue]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_159f8a9c-7922-476c-a936-8b41e6fd9d4e.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Stock photo | cytis via Pixabay]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[SCOTUS passport ruling: A distraction from the real issue]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/with-these-hands-606804b1</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-10T03:16:48.194Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[‘With These Hands’]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_6e3d5056-0960-4d13-b185-f4fbeab72ea4.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[May Martin Bryan]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[‘With These Hands’]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/be-santa-for-a-senior-in-need-this-christmas-7cfcc2ff</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-09T23:59:18.946Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Be Santa for a senior in need this Christmas]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_bf57a634-fe28-477d-a690-8003d6d70ed9.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Ornaments hang on the Santa for Seniors tree in the lobby at the Wilson County Senior Activity Center. There are 100 low-income seniors who need to be adopted this year. ]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Be Santa for a senior in need this Christmas]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/never-forget-garden-dedication-is-saturday-7ca0acb9</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-09T23:34:08.944Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Never Forget Garden dedication is Saturday]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_824c86c0-f85e-482c-9f5f-7ab6fc943892.JPG</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[David Fulford, Adel Van Overbeke and the Rev. Rob Schermerhorn stand in the partially completed Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Never Forget Garden at Forest Hills Presbyterian Church in Wilson. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Never Forget Garden dedication is Saturday]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/down-to-business-ginos-gelato-brings-italian-dessert-downtown-7ad96e38</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-09T22:59:09.774Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Down to Business: Gino’s Gelato brings Italian dessert downtown]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_48aa8cbe-1c2c-4810-a280-d2a334c59b5e.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Eugene Mallozzi, owner of Gino's Gelatos, scoops cherry gelato into a bowl for a customer.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Down to Business: Gino’s Gelato brings Italian dessert downtown]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/deed-transfers/wilson-county-deed-transfers-recorded-week-of-oct-27-31-2dd13f70</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-09T22:37:41.115Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wilson County deed transfers recorded week of Oct. 27-31]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_17fc8507-0445-54dc-9667-fe9643e311dc.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Stock photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Wilson County deed transfers recorded week of Oct. 27-31]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/bruins-take-positives-from-first-round-exit-at-princeton-65bbe2da</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-09T06:02:58.625Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Bruins take positives from first-round exit at Princeton]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_92a94356-116f-447e-8c09-e47bb11beeb2.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Beddingfield senior Cornelieus Smith (18), running with the ball during a home game Oct. 30, rushed for a career-high 119 yards in the Bruins' 54-18 loss at Princeton in the first round of the NCHSAA 3-A playoffs Friday night, Nov. 7. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Bruins take positives from first-round exit at Princeton]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/no-6-blue-devils-cruise-by-catamounts-95-54-67fcb6ed</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-09T04:45:40.714Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[No. 6 Blue Devils cruise by Catamounts 95-54]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_2b566c86-4a9f-4107-b914-1ed1491dbe5f.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Duke sophomore Isaiah Evans (3) glides in for a layup against Western Carolina's Cord Stansberry (0) during a game Saturday, Nov. 8, at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham. Duke Athletics]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[No. 6 Blue Devils cruise by Catamounts 95-54]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/small-business-center-offers-seminars-webinars-in-november-f17d9b39</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-08T12:17:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Small Business Center offers seminars, webinars in November]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_a40226ab-1949-5a60-b245-cecb642f6868.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The Small Business Center at Wilson Community College is offering classes in May. Contributed photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Small Business Center offers seminars, webinars in November]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/eagles-thrash-columbia-49-0-in-playoff-debut-0386f2f4</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-08T06:23:56.842Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Eagles thrash Columbia 49-0 in playoff debut]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_8f447ebb-5a48-4de9-9857-0045d7620a63.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Sallie B. Howard's Joshua Simmons scores a touchdown during an NCHSAA 1-A first-round playoff game against Columbia on Friday, Nov. 7, at ENCSD's Gary W. Farmer Field. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Eagles thrash Columbia 49-0 in playoff debut]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/nchsaa-football-playoff-glance-nov-8-2025-f56bb6de</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-08T06:21:41.733Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[NCHSAA Football Playoff Glance, Nov. 8, 2025]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_e505b384-955e-4acd-b90e-402c572f4a4d.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Sallie B. Howard cheerleaders wait as Eagles players prepare for their entrance onto Gary W. Farmer Field at Eastern N.C. School for the Deaf for an NCHSAA 1-A first-round playoff game against Columbia on Friday, Nov. 7. It was the first postseason game for Sallie B. Howard, a 49-0 winner. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[NCHSAA Football Playoff Glance, Nov. 8, 2025]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-nov-8-9-2025-062f4c60</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-08T06:19:01.637Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Nov. 8-9, 2025]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_b5f2bdc0-032f-45c1-8f83-361ea832c88c.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Nov. 8-9, 2025]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/no-25-tar-heels-spoil-no-19-jayhawks-1st-trip-to-chapel-hill87-74-002d7854</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-08T04:39:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[No. 25 Tar Heels spoil No. 19 Jayhawks’ 1st trip to Chapel Hill,87-74]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_82a7eb0a-672a-4f3d-ba06-44252ccc2818.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Kyan Evans (0) of North Carolina gestures during a game against Kansas at Dean E. Smith Center in Chapel Hill on Friday, Nov. 7.
Jeffrey A. Camarati | UNC Athletics]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[No. 25 Tar Heels spoil No. 19 Jayhawks’ 1st trip to Chapel Hill,87-74]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-roundup-lady-chargers-tip-off-early-with-win-d2913b22</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-08T04:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Lady Chargers tip off early with win]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_77f66a03-d8d2-4551-aa3a-ec3c3a984777.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Lady Chargers tip off early with win]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/cooper-vows-support-for-farmers-hurt-by-tariffs-761f4029</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-07T23:37:51.823Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Candidate Cooper vows support for farmers hurt by tariffs]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_8dce33d5-965a-4ab5-bc53-a87197a823c3.JPG</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson County farmer Pender Sharp, far left, walks through Sharp Farms with former N.C. Gov. Roy Cooper and Ken Cooper, a farm advocate formerly of Lucama, Jeannette M. Horn of J&J Martin Produce, the Rev. Richard Joyner, of Conetoe Family Life Center, and Joyce M. Bowden of J&J Produce. Cooper is running for U.S. Senate. ]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Candidate Cooper vows support for farmers hurt by tariffs]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/moderate-democrats-can-compete-in-redrawn-nc-districts-f6eae8ca</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-07T19:45:41.507Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Moderate Democrats can compete in redrawn NC districts]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_100d08ad-38ce-4f99-ab9b-1ff0495131a0.JPG</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[U.S. Rep. Don Davis speaks at the dedication ceremony for the Milton F. Fitch Sr. Post Office on Saturday. ]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Moderate Democrats can compete in redrawn NC districts]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/no-veteran-should-go-hungry-9aef3841</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-07T19:41:45.124Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[No veteran should go hungry]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_d2917d60-e937-4603-85c3-22c7b6858b66.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Stock photo | balbert3 via Pixabay]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[No veteran should go hungry]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/the-vaccine-backslide-that-could-shorten-our-lifespans-4243abef</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-07T19:39:31.480Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[The vaccine backslide that could shorten our lifespans]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_c76b6b66-ad3d-4b4f-ac39-0af74fede543.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Stock photo | Tumisu via Pixabay]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[The vaccine backslide that could shorten our lifespans]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/ai-runs-on-power-but-power-isnt-moving-fast-enough-19c70cd1</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-07T19:37:20.692Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[AI runs on power, but power isn’t moving fast enough]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_b3b6a35a-2ffb-4cce-b7aa-3dabf2778deb.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Stock photo | RJA1988 via Pixabay]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[AI runs on power, but power isn’t moving fast enough]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/diversified-opportunities-celebrates-50-years-97ece358</loc>
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            <news:language>en</news:language>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-11-07T18:29:08.295Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Diversified Opportunities celebrates 50 years]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[Cindy Harrell, the former Diversified Opportunities executive director who retired earlier this year, smiles after receiving the Sentinel Award at DOI's 50th Open House/Awards Day celebration on Oct. 29. Paul Durham | Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Diversified Opportunities celebrates 50 years]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/entertainment-plus/new-library-books-goosebumps-continues-with-the-last-sleepover-1fa9c34e</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-07T15:22:30.385Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[New library books: ‘Goosebumps’ continues with ‘The Last Sleepover’
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        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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      <![CDATA[New library books: ‘Goosebumps’ continues with ‘The Last Sleepover’
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/coca-cola-consolidated-supports-waymakers-nc-4c0449ff</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-07T13:49:09.186Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Coca-Cola Consolidated supports Waymakers NC]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_ee59003d-5387-497a-b29b-3c974321afff.jpg</image:loc>
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    <![CDATA[Coca-Cola gives donation to Waymakers NC
Representatives from Coca-Cola Consolidated presented Waymakers of North Carolina with a $5,000 check to support the organization’s ongoing mission of feeding and uplifting the Wilson community. From left are Chris Griffin with Coca Cola Consolidated; Carson Winstead, Jason Winstead, Linda Murray, Eimani Murray, Everett Speight,  LaTanya Simpson-Speight, Naomi Murray, Thrisella Speight and Regina Vines with Waymakers; and Michael Leas, manager of Coca Cola Consolidated. Waymakers of NC serves hundreds of individuals and families each month through free meal distributions, clothing drives, and community outreach events.  “We are so grateful for Coca-Cola Consolidated’s partnership and belief in our mission,” said Waymakers co-founder LaTanya Simpson. “Their support allows us to expand our impact and keep making a difference one plate at a time.” Contributed photo]]>
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      <![CDATA[Coca-Cola Consolidated supports Waymakers NC]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/buck-pittman-talk-state-budget-local-issues-81ce67e6</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-07T13:19:19.410Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Newton, Pittman discuss state budget, local issues]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_2a1626ef-3b20-4b44-a65f-0ebb2e7291b2.JPG</image:loc>
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    <![CDATA[Sen. Buck Newton, R-Wilson, left, and Rep. Dante Pittman, D-Wilson, speak before local residents Thursday morning about the state budget, Medicaid, legislative work and more during the Wilson Chamber of Commerce's Public Policy Series discussion.]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Newton, Pittman discuss state budget, local issues]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/church-news-churches-have-special-weekend-services-f22fc3fe</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-07T12:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Church news: Churches have special weekend services ]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Church news: Churches have special weekend services ]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/eagles-squash-lakers-5-0-in-nchsaa-postseason-debut-0b7b7032</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-07T06:43:23.568Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Sallie B swats Mattamuskeet 5-0 in NCHSAA postseason debut]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_1879e923-158d-49c1-b70f-d66b90526a58.jpg</image:loc>
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    <![CDATA[Sallie B. Howard's Darwin Molina, left, takes aim on a goal as Mattamuskeet players watch during an NCHSAA 1-A second-round playoff game Thursday, Nov. 6, at Gillette Soccer Complex. Paul Durham | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Sallie B swats Mattamuskeet 5-0 in NCHSAA postseason debut]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/nchsaa-soccer-demons-stun-dixon-warriors-firebirds-ousted-c8e78cb7</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-07T06:40:26.386Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[NCHSAA SOCCER: Demons stun Dixon; Warriors, Firebirds ousted]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_3cf0b55a-4d3b-4e4d-b8bb-4e42bf42f1b2.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Fike senior Christopher Hill (20), dribbling the ball during a home match Monday, Nov. 3, against Eastern Alamance, scored a goal during the Golden Demons' 5-3 win at Dixon in the second round of the NCHSAA 5-A playoffs Thursday in Holly Ridge. Paul Durham | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[NCHSAA SOCCER: Demons stun Dixon; Warriors, Firebirds ousted]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/entertainment-plus/friday-november-7-2025-624c0808</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-07T05:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Friday, November 7, 2025]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/eagles-stay-home-for-first-round-while-demons-bruins-hit-the-road-d4c0066e</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-07T04:08:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Eagles stay home for first round while Demons, Bruins hit the road]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_070e4b50-e721-4333-a994-8d0dcae1856b.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Sallie B. Howard's Donnell Ricks (35) and Kennari Artis (23) get ready for the snap during a home game Friday, Oct. 31, against Washington County. The Eagles will host Columbia in the first round of the NCHSAA 1-A playoffs Friday at ENCSD's Gary W. Farmer Field. Elija Johnson | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Eagles stay home for first round while Demons, Bruins hit the road]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/football-forecast-week-13-54c365a1</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-07T03:51:24.695Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Football Forecast Week 13]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_78726c79-3b85-4db1-889d-e79b4fa03e52.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Football Forecast Week 13]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-nov-7-8-2025-f7d518a9</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-07T03:43:31.476Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Nov. 7-8, 2025]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_0b275711-0e31-4fe5-b52c-77fb1dd25fca.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Nov. 7-8, 2025]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/city-aims-to-bring-mall-down-by-next-summer-0c83d521</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-06T22:56:49.456Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[City aims to bring down mall by summer, reveals plans for playground near stadium
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        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_7435b4b3-9f4b-4e94-9e71-fbeb056fec8b.png</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Playground renderings include a baseball glove themed tunnel kids will be able to crawl through and bats kids can climb on. The playground will be located between the Whirligig Park and new stadium. Contributed photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[City aims to bring down mall by summer, reveals plans for playground near stadium
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/chamber-honored-as-outstanding-chamber-of-the-year-25eb2e3a</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-06T22:21:48.639Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wilson Chamber of Commerce receives top honor]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_c41f55e8-73dc-4e3c-b2da-87ce322d4627.JPG</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The Wilson Chamber of Commerce was honored as the Carolinas Association of Chambers of Commerce Executives' Outstanding Chamber of the Year award for 2025.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Wilson Chamber of Commerce receives top honor]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/e-edition/friday-november-7-2025-35a76a88</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-06T19:27:15.505Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Friday, November 7, 2025]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/partial-snap-benefits-expected-next-week-food-pantries-see-uptick-in-need-ae5ed622</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-06T18:46:42.994Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Partial SNAP benefits expected next week; food pantries see uptick in need
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        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_0a108097-1ee4-4a55-9508-a39ecdd5e518.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Ray Chambers, trustee at Wilson Chapel Free Will Baptist Church, shows the bare shelves of church’s food pantry Thursday. Chambers said the church will be picking up food Friday, but they are still in need of donations. The church is located at 513 Barnes St.  Olivia Neeley | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Partial SNAP benefits expected next week; food pantries see uptick in need
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/letters/turning-point-usa-doesnt-belong-at-barton-89493736</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-06T17:28:42.666Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Turning Point USA doesn’t belong at Barton]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_edfc51f4-639b-5afb-8072-1b48f65c8333.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Barton College's Centennial Alumni Bell Tower is a landmark on campus. Drew C. Wilson | Times file photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Turning Point USA doesn’t belong at Barton]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/for-friendlier-skies-fire-the-faa-bec81146</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-06T17:25:35.351Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[For friendlier skies, fire the FAA]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_21f05384-c9a8-45b4-a3d8-ceb3d0fd6c2a.jpg</image:loc>
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    <![CDATA[Stock photo | DirkDanielMann via Pixabay]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[For friendlier skies, fire the FAA]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/open-a-serious-book-america-b2d52769</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-06T17:23:07.621Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Open a serious book, America]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Stock photo | PourquoiPas via Pixabay]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Open a serious book, America]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/states-must-learn-lessons-of-the-great-recession-before-its-too-late-67fb9071</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-06T17:20:43.885Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[States must learn lessons of the Great Recession before it’s 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_c75dec90-99a6-4973-abb5-7af1aaf1df86.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Stock photo | alessandrodandrea via Pixabay]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[States must learn lessons of the Great Recession before it’s too late]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/editorials/wilson-countys-veterans-deserve-humble-gratitude-b24a3271</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-06T17:18:56.904Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wilson County’s veterans deserve humble gratitude]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_aff14d77-055a-4392-8a33-2653a15a14df.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Cartoon by Dave DiFilippo for The Wilson Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Wilson County’s veterans deserve humble gratitude]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/community-briefs-area-events-planned-45990a1f</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-11-06T13:37:04.332Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Community briefs: Area events planned ]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_8c867e61-a08a-446a-b775-a0253c6afbd6.png</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Community briefs are published as a public service of The Wilson Times. Email submissions to 
editor@wilsontimes.com.]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Community briefs: Area events planned ]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/police-department-kicks-off-toy-drive-at-burger-boy-saturday-c4c488cc</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-06T12:50:07.140Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Police kick off toy drives for Christmas in the South Saturday]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_d0847454-5109-5788-a2bb-0270c2ed8dfd.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Thousands of toys were given away at the annual Christmas in the South event organized by the Wilson Police Department. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Police kick off toy drives for Christmas in the South Saturday]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/for-your-health/for-your-health-what-you-should-know-about-lung-cancer-screening-c33d48ac</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-06T10:43:22.621Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[For Your Health: What you should know about lung cancer screening
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    <![CDATA[Mohammed Sayeed Hossain]]>
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      <![CDATA[For Your Health: What you should know about lung cancer screening
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/girls-flag-football-gryphons-deny-ladybirds-unbeaten-season-fike-ends-strong-429973a5</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-06T04:28:36.124Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[GIRLS FLAG FOOTBALL: Gryphons deny Ladybirds unbeaten season; Fike ends strong]]>
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    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_33e46e35-fa6e-4c19-9aa0-19ac47674e23.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Fike senior Emory Skinner (11), on the run during a game at Beddingfield on Oct. 13, ran for two touchdowns and passed for two more Monday, Nov. 3, at Hunt as the Golden Demons ended their first season with wins over North Johnston and Hunt. Kayla Ruffin | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[GIRLS FLAG FOOTBALL: Gryphons deny Ladybirds unbeaten season; Fike ends strong]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/farris-thomas-law-student-athlete-of-the-week-randy-james-hunt-high-0ebad417</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-06T04:02:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Farris & Thomas Law Student-Athlete of the Week: Randy James, Hunt High]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_e6e00931-42eb-49ac-846f-3a6f14fac25f.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Farris & Thomas Law Student-Athlete of the Week: Randy James, Hunt High]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/not-yet-might-be-the-answer-you-need-in-your-toughest-seasons-f3719c37</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-06T04:01:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA['Not yet' might be the answer you need in your toughest seasons  ]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_c1e1ecea-9359-43f2-aa78-55a242ac607b.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA['Not yet' might be the answer you need in your toughest seasons  ]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-nov-6-7-2025-dcb7573e</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-06T04:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Nov. 6-7, 2025]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Nov. 6-7, 2025]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/50th-annual-hot-stove-banquet-tickets-on-sale-8ba8fe34</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-06T01:56:44.427Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[50th annual Hot Stove banquet tickets on sale]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Former ECU star pitcher Trey Yesavage, left, talks to Mickey Grizzard, left, at the conclusion of the last Wilson Hot Stove banquet Nov. 12, 2024, at Recreation Park Community Center. Yesavage, drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in 2024, ended his first season in professional baseball pitching in the World Series last week. The 50th Wilson Hot Stove banquet is set for Monday, Nov. 17. Paul Durham | Times]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[50th annual Hot Stove banquet tickets on sale]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/adventist-world-aviation-partnering-with-oic-694e1523</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-05T22:56:59.006Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[OIC students learn about aircraft jobs at Adventist World Aviation
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        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_7ac815a2-0d4f-4ecd-900d-765f281e7d99.JPG</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Damion Countrymen, from left, and Dayvid Batista show Marvin Dew an example of one of the planes that need repair in the Adventist World Aviation hangar.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[OIC students learn about aircraft jobs at Adventist World Aviation
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    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/our-sickness-in-health-care-2bb421b5</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-05T21:57:07.188Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Our sickness in health care]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Stock photo | fernandozhiminaicela via Pixabay]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Our sickness in health care]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/low-debt-burden-aids-north-carolina-0b38fbb0</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-05T21:55:15.106Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Low debt burden aids North Carolina]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Stock photo | wgappens5 via Pixabay]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Low debt burden aids North Carolina]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/support-our-national-guard-through-education-work-accommodations-79fb7f12</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-05T21:53:30.579Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Support our National Guard through education, work accommodations]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_fa1c80cf-701a-4a43-8566-f072a56e87ca.jpg</image:loc>
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    <![CDATA[Stock photo | Pixabay]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Support our National Guard through education, work accommodations]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/are-we-waltzing-matilda-393c29df</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-05T21:51:28.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Are we waltzing Matilda?]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_d89a0eed-625b-4b8d-93b1-4a51848861b4.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Stock photo | WikiImages via Pixabay]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Are we waltzing Matilda?]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/warriors-clip-rockingham-1-0-for-first-playoff-win-in-9-years-c5c0c240</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-05T14:01:43.467Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Warriors clip Rockingham 1-0 for first playoff win in 9 years]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_cb3e7452-a1cc-4fe8-85fc-271645be0e81.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Hunt junior Mark Dixon, right, heads the ball over a Rockingham County player during an NCHSAA 5-A first-round playoff match Tuesday, Nov. 4, at Hunt. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Warriors clip Rockingham 1-0 for first playoff win in 9 years]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/demons-down-eastern-alamance-for-seniors-first-playoff-win-533c1db3</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-05T13:58:40.888Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Demons down Eastern Alamance for seniors’ first playoff win]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_79c6a194-c209-492d-bddf-59ce8db3a708.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Fike senior Enrique Arizpe (10) goes on the attack during an NCHSAA 5-A first-round playoff match against Eastern Alamance on Tuesday, Nov. 4, at Fike. Arizpe had two goals and an assist in the Golden Demons' 3-0 victory. Paul Durham | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Demons down Eastern Alamance for seniors’ first playoff win]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/firebirds-erupt-in-ot-top-bisons-6-2-in-playoff-opener-290fbca7</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-05T13:53:11.122Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Firebirds erupt in OT, top Bisons 6-2 in playoff opener]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_b1033006-82d0-4d78-a58b-289d149c7bfc.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Southern Nash's Mario Arredondo (11) dribbles the ball under pressure from a pair of High Point Central defenders during an NCHSAA 5-A first-round playoff match Tuesday, Nov. 4, at Southern Nash. Carl Copeland | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Firebirds erupt in OT, top Bisons 6-2 in playoff opener]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/wolfpack-unveils-revamped-roster-in-dominant-season-opener-under-wade-6c4de37e</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-05T11:52:40.464Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wolfpack unveils revamped roster in dominant season opener under Wade  ]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_757b1983-d56f-4b71-b185-6bf25a0e943c.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[North Carolina State's Darrion Williams (1) shoots a layup during the season-opening game against North Carolina Central on Monday, Nov. 3, at Lenovo Center in Raleigh. N.C.  State Athletics]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Wolfpack unveils revamped roster in dominant season opener under Wade  ]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-nov-5-6-2025-7a6c5565</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-05T11:49:31.931Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Nov. 5-6, 2025]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_ee4561ab-49d0-448b-99b5-8c0bb46bb5ef.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Nov. 5-6, 2025]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/veterans-day-ceremony-is-tuesday-at-the-courthouse-cfb869ea</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-05T11:10:48.930Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Veterans Day ceremony is Tuesday at the courthouse]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_78a272f3-71f3-475a-93e2-bf48d731b8a2.JPG</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Becky Rose and Geraldine Robinson of American Legion Auxiliary units from Post 13 and Post 17 place a wreath at the Veterans Day event last year. This year's event is Tuesday and will be outside, weather permitting. Drew C. Wilson | Times file photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Veterans Day ceremony is Tuesday at the courthouse]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/planning-board-approves-two-rezonings-for-residential-projects-05aaaeac</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-05T10:44:34.439Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Planning Board approves rezonings for 2 residential projects]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_76b29f18-e29c-48a6-b13c-37e455895e67.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The Wilson Planning and Design Review Board members unanimously approved a conditional rezoning to make way for a 300-home subdivision between Wilson and Sims in the city's extra-territorial jurisdiction.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Planning Board approves rezonings for 2 residential projects]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/newcomers-sweep-elm-city-election-write-in-candidate-could-win-stantonsburg-seat-1dc03e36</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-05T05:28:35.314Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Newcomers sweep Elm City election; write-in candidate could win Stantonsburg seat]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_75246133-5b5a-4b18-8546-4648c6cf7ffe.JPG</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Gil Wheeler, Elm City mayor-elect, gets a hug from a supporter on Election Day at the historic railroad depot in Elm City.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Newcomers sweep Elm City election; write-in candidate could win Stantonsburg seat]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/three-newcomers-win-council-campaigns-ad1b030e</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-05T05:06:35.460Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[3 newcomers win Wilson City Council campaigns]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_c57390f1-7c08-4045-9b0e-5b5de8188c12.JPG</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[District 7 councilman-elect Lenwood Ward speaks to a resident outside the poling place at the Wilson County Public Library on Election Day.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[3 newcomers win Wilson City Council campaigns]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/north-carolina-senior-games-pickleball-final-results-be3c5440</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-04T22:43:25.183Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[North Carolina Senior Games pickleball final results]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_5d2d2c2a-0bc0-41e4-bd8a-63e222916ddd.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[In this drone photo from Wilson Parks and Recreation Department, the City of Wilson Pickleball Facility is shown just before its grand opening in February 2025. The COW Pickleball Facility hosted the Senior Games of North Carolina pickleball competition Oct. 22-26 with more than 1,000 competitors playing at the complex.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[North Carolina Senior Games pickleball final results]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/what-wielding-a-vacuum-has-taught-me-about-power-2939fc8e</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-04T22:23:10.296Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[What wielding a vacuum has taught me about power]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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      <![CDATA[What wielding a vacuum has taught me about power]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/the-rights-war-on-the-poor-hits-a-new-low-with-attack-on-legal-aid-c5906967</loc>
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        <news:publication>
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            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-04T22:21:10.131Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[The right’s war on the poor hits a new low with attack on legal aid]]>
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    <![CDATA[The North Carolina Legislative Building is shown in Raleigh.]]>
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      <![CDATA[The right’s war on the poor hits a new low with attack on legal aid]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/anti-tariff-scotus-brief-features-basic-lesson-on-trade-deficits-bc3b5cd6</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-11-04T22:17:52.506Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Anti-tariff SCOTUS brief features basic lesson on trade deficits]]>
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    <![CDATA[Stock photo | MarkThomas via Pixabay]]>
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      <![CDATA[Anti-tariff SCOTUS brief features basic lesson on trade deficits]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/against-moral-panic-or-dolls-arent-real-kids-9c93a3bb</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-11-04T22:15:49.200Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Against moral panic: Or, dolls aren’t real kids]]>
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    <![CDATA[Stock photo | MabelAmber via Pixabay]]>
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      <![CDATA[Against moral panic: Or, dolls aren’t real kids]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/chamber-announces-healthcare-option-for-small-businesses-eaf01340</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-04T20:29:41.861Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Chamber offers health care option for small businesses]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Ryan Simons]]>
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      <![CDATA[Chamber offers health care option for small businesses]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/county-advances-3558-million-financing-package-for-new-school-other-projects-6e75d96a</loc>
    <news:news>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-04T18:24:29.444Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[County advances $35.58 million financing package for new school, other projects
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson County Commissioners Sherry Lucas, left, and Michael Wetherington, right, conduct business during Monday’s regular monthly meeting.  Also pictured right is Wilson County Manager Ron Hunt. ]]>
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      <![CDATA[County advances $35.58 million financing package for new school, other projects
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/lecture-topic-is-image-of-washingtons-troops-94e09390</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-04T15:35:19.727Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Lecture topic is image of Washington’s troops]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Matthew Skic]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Lecture topic is image of Washington’s troops]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/entertainment-plus/the-isaacs-perform-at-boykin-center-saturday-d4b210d2</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-04T15:30:20.601Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[The Isaacs perform at Boykin Center Saturday
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        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Tickets are available for the Nov. 8 concert at the Boykin Center featuring The Isaacs. Contributed photo]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[The Isaacs perform at Boykin Center Saturday
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/bruins-exit-in-3-a-playoff-opener-2-0-37d70911</loc>
    <news:news>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-04T13:32:44.175Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Bruins exit in 3-A playoff opener 2-0]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Beddingfield senior Jonathan Ramirez (4) is taken down by a Heide Trask defender during an NCHSAA 3-A first-round playoff match Monday, Nov. 3, at Gillette Soccer Complex. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Bruins exit in 3-A playoff opener 2-0]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/fikes-newest-hof-members-lift-bar-higher-14a720aa</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-04T13:30:23.175Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Fike’s newest HOF members lift bar higher]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Former Fike High boys basketball coach and hall-of-fame inductee George Drawhorn gets a fist bump after making his acceptance speech during the school's 11th induction banquet Saturday, Nov. 1. Paul Durham | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Fike’s newest HOF members lift bar higher]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/wilson-recreation-glance-nov-4-2025-1640ce35</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-04T13:27:13.087Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wilson Recreation Glance, Nov. 4, 2025]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Some of the youngest participants in the Wilson Parks and Recreation Department's youth soccer program have fun on a Saturday morning at Gillette Soccer Complex this fall. Wilson Parks and Rec]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Wilson Recreation Glance, Nov. 4, 2025]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/polls-open-until-730-pm-in-todays-municipal-election-02785fc2</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-04T12:48:12.579Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Polls open until 7:30 p.m. in today's municipal election]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson City Council District 5 candidate Susan Kellum, right, shakes hands with voter BIll Baker at Precinct L soon after the polls opened Tuesday morning. Polls close at 7:30 p.m. Drew  C. WIlson | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Polls open until 7:30 p.m. in today's municipal election]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-nov-4-5-2025-90dd04cb</loc>
    <news:news>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-04T10:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Nov. 4-5, 2025]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Nov. 4-5, 2025]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/felon-faces-gun-charges-from-two-incidents-16cbab98</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-03T20:35:01.509Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Tomlin faces gun charges from 2 incidents]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Vashawn Dexter Tomlin]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Tomlin faces gun charges from 2 incidents]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/author-daniel-chacn-lectures-at-bartons-hispanic-writers-and-artists-series-23c0a98d</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-03T20:10:38.904Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Author Daniel Chacón lectures at Barton’s Hispanic Writers and Artists Series
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        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Daniel Chacón]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Author Daniel Chacón lectures at Barton’s Hispanic Writers and Artists Series
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    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/life/hooks-lowe-6544cbb3</loc>
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            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-03T19:45:01.487Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Hooks-Lowe]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Hooks-Lowe]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/e-edition/tuesday-november-4-2025-c682f540</loc>
    <news:news>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-03T19:35:39.883Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Tuesday, November 4, 2025]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/roy-cooper-scores-coup-in-senate-fundraising-3e39ace0</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-03T17:09:46.241Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Roy Cooper scores coup in Senate fundraising]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Then-Gov. Roy Cooper reads his “Year of Public Schools” proclamation to a crowd of about 200 people at Nashville Elementary School in January 2024. Hannah Whitley Camarena | Restoration NewsMedia]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Roy Cooper scores coup in Senate fundraising]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/all-americans-share-heritage-of-freedom-58a50b4e</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-03T17:07:35.955Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[All Americans share heritage of freedom]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Nick Fuentes speaks on a recent episode of “The Tucker Carlson Show,” a video podcast shared on X.com. Screen capture]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[All Americans share heritage of freedom]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/war-powers-dont-cover-trump-administrations-caribbean-murder-spree-66254161</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-03T17:04:33.079Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[War powers don’t cover Trump administration’s Caribbean murder spree]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Stock photo | BruceEmmerling via Pixabay]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[War powers don’t cover Trump administration’s Caribbean murder spree]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/columns/truth-on-life-support-the-lie-is-the-weapon-365c2d04</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-03T17:02:30.999Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Truth on life support: The lie is the weapon]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Stock photo | danielolialm via Pixabay]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Truth on life support: The lie is the weapon]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/wilson-man-charged-with-murder-in-shooting-death-0297777a</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-03T16:58:48.010Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wilson man charged with murder in 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_b179ac05-e694-4fbc-bc53-cc6bce077366.JPG</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Defendant Malik Da'vonta Chapman makes a first appearance Monday in Wilson County District Court for the first-degree murder of Jaha Damu Gilliam,whowas killed on Friday. ]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Wilson man charged with murder in shooting death]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/they-want-you-barber-speaks-out-against-redistricting-d727c98d</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-03T16:48:41.442Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[‘They want you’: Barber speaks out against redistricting]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_cac67b42-9d11-438f-b0c4-197ff36bf608.JPG</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Rev. William J. Barber II speaks about redistricting North Carolina's 1st Congressional District during Sunday night's Moral Mass Meeting at Saint James Christian Church.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[‘They want you’: Barber speaks out against redistricting]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/carolina-family-health-centers-honored-for-quality-db2a3c63</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-11-03T16:09:39.340Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Carolina Family Health Centers honored for quality]]>
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    <![CDATA[Wilson Community Health Center,  operated by Carolina Family Health Centers, is located at 303 E. Green St. Contributed photo]]>
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      <![CDATA[Carolina Family Health Centers honored for quality]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/warriors-top-5-a-east-seed-as-bruins-demons-travel-for-football-1st-round-f1c29c09</loc>
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            <news:language>en</news:language>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-11-03T13:33:57.673Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Warriors top 5-A East seed as Bruins, Demons travel for football 1st round]]>
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    <![CDATA[Beddingfield players run onto the field before a home game against Greene Central on Thursday, Oct. 30. The Bruins will play at Princeton in the first round of the NCHSAA 3-A playoffs Friday, Nov. 7. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Warriors top 5-A East seed as Bruins, Demons travel for football 1st round]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/deed-transfers/wilson-county-deed-transfers-recorded-week-of-oct-20-24-aae38071</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-03T13:19:54.520Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wilson County deed transfers recorded week of Oct. 20-24]]>
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      <![CDATA[Wilson County deed transfers recorded week of Oct. 20-24]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/beddingfield-fike-hunt-earn-home-advantage-in-opening-round-of-nchsaa-soccer-playoffs-b58ed460</loc>
    <news:news>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-03T12:49:37.090Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Beddingfield, Fike, Hunt earn home advantage in opening round of NCHSAA soccer playoffs  ]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <![CDATA[Hunt's Santiago Herrera (5) and Fike's Ethan Capps (21) have their eyes on the ball during a match Oct. 29 at Gillette Soccer Complex. The Warriors and Golden Demons will host NCHSAA 5-A first-round playoff matches Tuesday, Nov. 4, against Rockingham County and Eastern Alamance, respectively. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Beddingfield, Fike, Hunt earn home advantage in opening round of NCHSAA soccer playoffs  ]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/ladybirds-warriors-compete-in-state-5-a-cross-country-championships-f1b2c344</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-11-03T04:18:20.401Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Ladybirds, Warriors compete in state 5-A cross-country championships]]>
        </news:title>
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      <![CDATA[Ladybirds, Warriors compete in state 5-A cross-country championships]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/bulldogs-cant-hold-leads-in-34-17-loss-at-uncp-396582ba</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-03T03:58:17.414Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Bulldogs can’t hold leads in 34-17 loss at UNCP]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[Barton junior Luke Smith (10), making a block during a home game Oct. 4, caught two touchdown passes in the Bulldogs' 34-17 loss Saturday, Nov. 1, at UNC Pembroke. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Bulldogs can’t hold leads in 34-17 loss at UNCP]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-nov-3-4-2025-f0f92055</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-03T02:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Nov. 3-4, 2025]]>
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      <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Nov. 3-4, 2025]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/family-opportunity-and-legacy-shine-at-11th-fike-hall-of-fame-induction-673a2f6d</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-03T01:44:16.321Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Family, opportunity and legacy shine at 11th Fike Hall of Fame induction  ]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <![CDATA[Members of the 11th induction class into the Fike High Athletic Hall of Fame pose with their plaques following the ceremony Saturday night, Nov. 1, in the school gymnasium. From left are Richie Hunt, Connor Bedgood, Dr. Robert Satterfield, Tonya Boyette, mother of inductee Re'quan Boyette; Sarah Winslow Fowler, Toni Varacchi, Allie Benton Kintner, Mary Katherine Walston Martin, George Drawhorn and Brock Godwin. Paul Durham | Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Family, opportunity and legacy shine at 11th Fike Hall of Fame induction  ]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/a-fun-sundays-at-the-nc-whirligig-festival-87ad2432</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-02T23:23:36.508Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[A fun Sunday at the NC Whirligig Festival]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[Kids get into the act at Nick's Live Kids Show during the N.C. Whirligig Festival on Sunday. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[A fun Sunday at the NC Whirligig Festival]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/down-to-business-toisnot-spotlight-grill-brings-a-new-eatery-to-elm-city-17292694</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-02T23:00:06.448Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Down to Business: Toisnot Spotlight Grill brings a new eatery to Elm City]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <![CDATA[Toisnot Spotlight Grill staff post together for a picture outside the new Elm City restaurant.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Down to Business: Toisnot Spotlight Grill brings a new eatery to Elm City]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/womanup-hosts-community-meal-db083642</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-02T22:36:35.829Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[WomanUp shares meal with the community]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <![CDATA[Freda Powell, right, waits in line while volunteers speak with Cathy Johnson while serving a free community meal Sunday afternoon.]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[WomanUp shares meal with the community]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/sallie-b-rallies-to-beat-washington-co-27-24-in-regular-season-finale-63fdd2e3</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-02T14:26:47.793Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Sallie B rallies to beat Washington Co. 27-24 in regular-season finale]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <![CDATA[Sallie B. Howard sophomore Malik Jones (82) runs with the ball during a home game against Washington County on Friday, Oct. 31, at ENCSD's Gary W. Farmer Field. Elija Johnson | Special to the Times]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Sallie B rallies to beat Washington Co. 27-24 in regular-season finale]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/downtown-packed-with-nc-whirligig-festival-revelers-68e7b7ab</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-01T23:29:36.034Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Downtown packed with revelers at NC Whirligig Festival]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_4c0edbe7-6a6b-4659-bcdb-52bc2a0f8a35.JPG</image:loc>
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    <![CDATA[Children and families play in the bubbles in the Whirli-Kidz Zone on Saturday, the first day of the N.C. Whirligig Festival in Wilson. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Downtown packed with revelers at NC Whirligig Festival]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/police-report-homicide-on-starship-lane-e32bcacb</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-11-01T12:53:04.024Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Man killed on Starship Lane Friday night]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Malik Da’vonta Chapman]]>
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      <![CDATA[Man killed on Starship Lane Friday night]]>
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