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          <![CDATA[Phoebes Band plays at Gig in the Park]]>
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          <![CDATA[Chevrolet dealership hosts Customer Safety Awareness Day]]>
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          <![CDATA[For Your Health: Hospital thanks team members for their service]]>
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          <![CDATA[Dedication is Saturday for Milton F. Fitch Sr. Post Office Building]]>
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          <![CDATA[Bible College queen crowned]]>
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          <![CDATA[Student's service project helps WhirliDogs]]>
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          <![CDATA[City pursuing downtown Wilson rebrand]]>
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          <![CDATA[Prosecutor: Driver texting when he hit troopers]]>
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    <![CDATA[Peyton Luke David’s father consoles him at the scene of an October 2021 wreck that seriously injured two North Carolina State Highway Patrol troopers. 
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          <![CDATA[No property tax hike in manager’s proposed budget ]]>
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          <![CDATA[Mercer honored for 50 years of service to schools ]]>
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          <![CDATA[K-9 Tank to retire after a decade of service 
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          <![CDATA[Duplex fire displaces 7 residents]]>
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    <![CDATA[Seven people were displaced Tuesday evening in a duplex fire at 3712 Ashbrook Drive NW. ]]>
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      <![CDATA[Duplex fire displaces 7 residents]]>
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<url>
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          <![CDATA[Friday, May 9, 2025]]>
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          <![CDATA[Leaders serve lunch for Teacher Appreciation Week ]]>
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      <![CDATA[Leaders serve lunch for Teacher Appreciation Week ]]>
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          <![CDATA[Lentz will focus on continued city growth]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-05-08T16:10:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Tobs unveil TaterHogs alter ego]]>
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      <![CDATA[Tobs unveil TaterHogs alter ego]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-05-08T14:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Farris & Thomas Law Student-Athlete of the Week: Autumn Bradshaw, Community Christian School]]>
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    <![CDATA[ The Wilson Police Department is investigating an incident in which a man's body was found near Hominy Creek Friday evening. ]]>
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      <![CDATA[Work by Barton seniors featured in gallery show]]>
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          <![CDATA[Southern Nash trio earns state FFA nominations]]>
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    <![CDATA[Southern Nash High School senior Bryleigh Colbert was recently selected by the North Carolina FFA Association as a state finalist in the swine production-placement proficiency category.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Southern Nash trio earns state FFA nominations]]>
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    <![CDATA[Gordon Deno, seated at right, assists Asheville Water Resources Department in managing the repair and restart of the town's water systems in the days following Hurricane Helene. Contributed photo]]>
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          <![CDATA[Warriors slip by Demons again, 1-0, on Polk’s goal]]>
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          <![CDATA[CBA’s Perry-Call pulls away to regional title]]>
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          <![CDATA[Demons take season series from Hunt with 3rd-inning eruption]]>
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          <![CDATA[Hunt blasts Fike to claim share of Quad County crown]]>
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      <![CDATA[Hunt blasts Fike to claim share of Quad County crown]]>
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          <![CDATA[No track, no problem: Sallie B. Howard rules its final CAA4SC meet]]>
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      <![CDATA[No track, no problem: Sallie B. Howard rules its final CAA4SC meet]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-05-05T04:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[College recognizes overlooked students]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-05-05T03:46:46.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[No track, no problem: Sallie B. Howard rules its final CAA4SC meet]]>
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    <![CDATA[Sallie B. Howard School seniors Makayla Opie, left, and Kyra Jones display the Carolina Athletic Association for Schools of Choice girls track and field championship trophy Saturday, May 3, in Lewisville. This was the second straight CAA4SC girls track title won by Sallie B. Howard. Contributed photo]]>
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      <![CDATA[No track, no problem: Sallie B. Howard rules its final CAA4SC meet]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/cyclones-mow-down-spartans-to-repeat-as-macaa-2-a-champs-366341</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-05-05T03:43:46.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Cyclones mow down Spartans to repeat as MACAA 2-A champs]]>
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    <![CDATA[Community Christian School captured its second straight Mid-Atlantic Christian Athletic Association 2-A girls soccer championship with a 5-0 victory against Christ Covenant on Saturday, May 3, at Faith Christian in Goldsboro. Members of the Cyclones are, front from left, Haley Brown, Olivia Carter, Emilee Finberg, Trinity Bolden, Autumn Bradshaw, Abril Ventura and Payton Dunn. Back row: Madison Cale, Claire Boswell, Lilly Lesko, Gracie Beamon, Katelyn Brown, Audrey Osborne, Bella Edwards, Addison Ricks, Amy Guzman, Madison Campistrous, Libby Bass and Ellie Gay. Kelly Bradshaw | Community Christian School]]>
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      <![CDATA[Cyclones mow down Spartans to repeat as MACAA 2-A champs]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/ccs-handed-1st-softball-loss-by-ahoskie-christian-in-macaa-2-a-final-366340</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-05-05T03:37:58.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[CCS handed 1st softball loss by Ahoskie Christian in MACAA 2-A final]]>
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    <![CDATA[Community Christian's Emilia Macias (33), rounding second base during a home game April 29, led the Cyclones with two hits Saturday, May 3, in the MACAA 2-A championship game against Ahoskie Christian in Goldsboro. CCS suffered its first loss of the season, 9-3. Paul Durham | Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[CCS handed 1st softball loss by Ahoskie Christian in MACAA 2-A final]]>
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<url>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-05-05T03:35:44.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[CBA’s Perry-Call pulls away to regional title]]>
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    <![CDATA[C.B. Aycock's Nathan Call, right, hits a return shot as doubles partner Journey Perry looks on during their NCHSAA 3-A East Regional championship match Saturday morning, May 3, at Barton College's Michalak Tennis Center. Paul Durham | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
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      <![CDATA[CBA’s Perry-Call pulls away to regional title]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/abbey-ends-barton-baseball-season-366316</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-05-05T03:31:47.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Abbey ends Barton baseball season]]>
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    <![CDATA[Barton senior Chase Waddell trots around the bases at CaroMont Health Park in Gastonia after slugging his fifth home run of the season during an NCAA Division II Conference Carolinas tournament game against Belmont Abbey on Saturday, May 3. The Bulldogs were eliminated 15-4. Barton College]]>
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      <![CDATA[Abbey ends Barton baseball season]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-may-5-6-2025-366311</loc>
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          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, May 5-6, 2025]]>
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      <![CDATA[Area Calendar, May 5-6, 2025]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/interviews-boost-students-confidence-366041</loc>
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        </news:publication>
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        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Interviews boost students' confidence]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[Wilson County Deputy Manager Lori Winstead, left, interviews Hunt High School student Allison Romero during the Communicating with Confidence program in the school library.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Interviews boost students' confidence]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/down-to-business-dae-gee-korean-bbq-opening-this-week-366193</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-05-04T18:47:46.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Down to Business: Dae Gee Korean BBQ opening this week]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_201c3476-1586-5bb9-9b2c-602331d8a1ef.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Dae Gee Korean BBQ owner Minh Mai is ready to open his authentic Korean restaurant at 3115 Raleigh Road Parkway W. on Wednesday. Christopher Long | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Down to Business: Dae Gee Korean BBQ opening this week]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/teen-thanked-for-turning-in-ring-366307</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-05-04T16:27:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Teen thanked for turning in ring]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_eb423254-54af-519a-9608-aaf971137d77.jpg</image:loc>
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    <![CDATA[Senior Police Officer M.J. Harison, left, stands with Emma Harper, who found an heirloom ring in Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park recently and turned it in so it could be returned to its rightful owner. Emma holds a letter from the ring's owner, Jane Lewis, that thanks her for turning in the ring. Lewis sent the 13-year-old a monetary gift to show her appreciation.  Emma is the daughter of Chris and Andrea Harper of Elm City. Contributed photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Teen thanked for turning in ring]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/warriors-slip-by-demons-again-on-polks-goal-366237</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-05-03T10:26:12.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Warriors slip by Demons again on Polk's goal]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_8464b169-a223-5172-bde2-b1a0f483c567.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Hunt senior Mariah Polk (17) gets off a shot past lunging Fike senior Karys Wheeler (1) for the game's only goal during a match Friday, May 2, at Fike. Looking on are Fike's Aspen Evans (15) and Hunt's Sydney Graybeal (19) and Natalie Capps (11). Andy McMurray | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Warriors slip by Demons again on Polk's goal]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/fike-cba-doubles-teams-reach-3-a-east-semis-366236</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-05-03T04:24:43.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Fike, CBA doubles teams reach 3-A East semis]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_b5f000d1-51a2-5a60-ad16-a7372bb4b09a.jpg</image:loc>
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    <![CDATA[Fike's Collins Pearson, right, hits a return shot as doubles partner Zach Hill gets set during a match Friday, May 2, at the NCHSAA 3-A East Regional tournament at Barton College's Michalak Tennis Center. Paul Durham | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Fike, CBA doubles teams reach 3-A East semis]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/macaa-roundup-cyclones-blow-past-trinity-back-into-2-a-final-366235</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-05-03T04:21:55.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[MACAA ROUNDUP: Cyclones blow past Trinity, back into 2-A final]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_0ffc5f38-cf11-5881-907d-4d9517d23f3c.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Community Christian freshman Autumn Bradshaw (3), kicking the ball during a home game March 18, scored four goals as the Cyclones defeated Trinity Christian of Greenville 7-0 in the MACAA 2-A semifinals Friday afternoon, May 2, at Faith Christian in Goldsboro. Paul Durham | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[MACAA ROUNDUP: Cyclones blow past Trinity, back into 2-A final]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-roundup-lady-chargers-halfway-home-in-nccsa-2-a-soccer-366234</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-05-03T04:19:29.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Lady Chargers halfway home in NCCSA 2-A soccer]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_1666a9cf-28e5-51b6-8978-6e78fe4f299a.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Christian eighth grader Reagan Sherrod (11), battling a Rocky Mount Academy player for possession of the ball during a home match April 29, scored a goal in the Lady Chargers' 2-0 win Friday, May 2, at Living Water Christian in Jacksonville in the opening round of the NCCSA 2-A playoffs. Nino Villaverde | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Lady Chargers halfway home in NCCSA 2-A soccer]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/bulldogs-oust-trojans-to-stay-alive-in-cc-tourney-366232</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-05-03T04:16:55.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Bulldogs oust Trojans to stay alive in CC tourney]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:image>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Right-hander Joe Rauscher, pitching during a game April 26 at Nixon Field, picked up the win in relief Friday, May 2, as the Bulldogs avoided elimination at the Conference Carolinas tournament with a 7-3 win over Mount Olive. Barton College]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Bulldogs oust Trojans to stay alive in CC tourney]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-may-3-4-2025-366231</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-05-03T03:51:04.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, May 3-4, 2025]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/meeks-will-have-to-wait-2-weeks-for-resentencing-decision-366203</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-05-02T16:48:24.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Meeks will have to wait 2 weeks for resentencing decision]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_d233782c-3b2a-5d89-ab6f-fa76d263dc2c.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Defendant Keneth Maurice Meeks Jr. speaks with attorney Robert Slaughter III in Wilson County Criminal Superior Court on Friday.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Meeks will have to wait 2 weeks for resentencing decision]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/malpass-mania-at-the-boykin-center-366200</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-05-02T16:07:29.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Malpass mania at the Boykin Center]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_adfcf70f-dea5-514c-9afe-cdf81694d745.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The Edna Boykin Cultural Center is shown on Nash Street in downtown Wilson.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Malpass mania at the Boykin Center]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/tobs-willing-to-play-ball-with-lease-negotiations-366162</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-05-02T13:59:59.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Tobs willing to play ball with lease negotiations]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_6618d708-994e-5434-b566-1311907ec9b1.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[New City Manager Rodger Lentz shows Wilson City Council members a rendering of what Fleming Stadium could look like under a $1.7 million renovation. Christopher Long | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Tobs willing to play ball with lease negotiations]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/bulldogs-fall-to-abbey-in-cc-tourney-opener-face-umo-on-friday-afternoon-366181</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-05-02T13:08:55.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Bulldogs fall to Abbey in CC tourney opener; face UMO on Friday afternoon]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_eefebb2d-39a9-543a-b52c-5adfa5e9f8db.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Barton senior Chase Waddell, batting during a home game April 25 at Nixon Field, slugged a solo homer in the Bulldogs' 8-5 loss to Belmont Abbey in the first round of the Conference Carolinas tournament Thursday night, May 1, in Gastonia. Paul Durham | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Bulldogs fall to Abbey in CC tourney opener; face UMO on Friday afternoon]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/play-it-again-sports-is-helping-others-play-their-way-to-sustainability-366176</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-05-02T12:14:28.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Play It Again Sports is helping others play their way to sustainability]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_abcddd8c-8183-5fa4-957b-2607e5fd8272.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Mat Sawyer is a partner in Play It Again Sports in Clayton.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Play It Again Sports is helping others play their way to sustainability]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/teams-wanted-for-zack-golf-tourney-365971</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-05-02T11:10:15.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Teams wanted for ‘Zack’ golf tourney]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_4cdcebf7-ede4-552e-9698-a3ef01f164a7.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Zack Jordan said teams are still needed for the third annual Teeing Up With Zack Golf Tournament to be held at Wedgewood Golf Course in Wilson. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Teams wanted for ‘Zack’ golf tourney]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/small-business-center-offers-webinars-seminars-366071</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-05-02T10:01:54.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Small Business Center offers webinars, seminars]]>
        </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 webinars, seminars]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/financial-adviser-qualifies-for-edward-jones-recognition-conference-366152</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-05-02T09:47:01.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Financial adviser qualifies for Edward Jones Recognition Conference]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_4e6dbd8d-3a31-5a9f-9407-9298e7d22881.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Kim Hoffman]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Financial adviser qualifies for Edward Jones Recognition Conference]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/hunt-blasts-fike-to-claim-share-of-quad-county-crown-366151</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-05-02T08:29:22.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Hunt blasts Fike to claim share of Quad County crown]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_2f458486-308c-5596-aee7-8bc89dc0856d.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Hunt's Seth Evans, left, slips around the tag attempt of Fike catcher Charlie Maddrey during a game Thursday, May 1, at Fike's Gilbert Ferrell Field. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Hunt blasts Fike to claim share of Quad County crown]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/demons-take-season-series-from-hunt-with-3rd-inning-eruption-366150</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-05-02T08:26:43.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Demons take season series from Hunt with 3rd-inning eruption]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_f587059f-ca3a-52d7-b925-1ca87419b001.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Fike freshman Lila Bass (6) rounds the bag as Hunt first baseman Taylor Sigurdson watches the action on the field  during a game at Fike on Thursday, May 1. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Demons take season series from Hunt with 3rd-inning eruption]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/dickinson-ladybirds-stop-roanoke-rapids-for-big-east-tourney-title-366149</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-05-02T08:24:45.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Dickinson, Ladybirds stop Roanoke Rapids for Big East tourney title]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_9f69282d-6c23-51c8-9de5-10a0589f6280.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Southern Nash senior Anna Dickinson rounds third base on her way to scoring the game's only run in the Ladybirds' victory over Roanoke Rapids in the championship game of the 2-Al3-A Big East Conference tournament at Southern Nash on Thursday, May 1. Carl Copeland | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Dickinson, Ladybirds stop Roanoke Rapids for Big East tourney title]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-roundup-kirby-powers-bruins-win-in-finale-366148</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-05-02T08:22:22.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Kirby powers Bruins’ win in finale]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_81c8e701-f2fb-5a6f-a91f-1873c973e6df.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Beddingfield senior first baseman Justin Kirby, shown during a home game April 28, ripped three triples Thursday, May 1, as the Bruins won their season finale at home 11-5 over Spring Creek. Paul Durham | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Kirby powers Bruins’ win in finale]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-may-2-3-2025-366147</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-05-02T08:20:45.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, May 2-3, 2025]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/deed-transfers/deed-transfers-wilson-county-transactions-from-april-21-25-365679</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-05-02T07:43:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Deed transfers: Wilson County transactions from April 21-25]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_cfc2a9a4-de92-5691-9ec4-34445ad203cb.jpg</image:loc>
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    <![CDATA[Stock photo | Pixabay]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Deed transfers: Wilson County transactions from April 21-25]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/stantonsburg-police-chief-intends-on-resigning-366144</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-05-02T07:36:13.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Stantonsburg police chief ‘intends on resigning’]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_5561adad-b472-5fe4-8bf6-29dc50fba551.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Orlando Rosario]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Stantonsburg police chief ‘intends on resigning’]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/church-news-sunday-morning-services-planned-366052</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-05-02T07:24:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Church news: Sunday morning services planned]]>
        </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:caption>
    <![CDATA[Church News submissions can be emailed to churchnews@wilsontimes.com, mailed to The Wilson Times, Attn: Church News, P.O. Box 2447, Wilson, NC 27894 or dropped off at the newspaper’s 126 Nash St. office during business hours. Announcements are not accepted by phone. The deadline is 5 p.m. each Wednesday for publication in Friday editions. Stock photo | Pixabay]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Church news: Sunday morning services planned]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/e-edition/friday-may-2-2025-3f88012a</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-05-02T04:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Friday, May 2, 2025]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/our-opinion-public-or-private-charter-schools-pose-a-quandary-366099</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-05-01T14:59:37.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Our Opinion: Public or private? Charter schools pose a quandary]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_98b04ae6-d104-5356-a167-b0d07ed38074.pdf</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[oral arguments]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Our Opinion: Public or private? Charter schools pose a quandary]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/hearing-could-determine-if-brittany-willis-killer-eligible-for-parole-366097</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-05-01T14:58:40.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Hearing could determine if Brittany Willis’ killer eligible for parole]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_b50fc8f4-cd5d-5718-8bac-a5d68f85f4fa.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Kenneth Maurice Meeks is shown in Wilson County Criminal Superior Court Thursday morning. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Hearing could determine if Brittany Willis’ killer eligible for parole]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/an-amazing-leader-vick-celebrates-top-principal-366094</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-05-01T14:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[‘An amazing leader’: Vick celebrates top principal]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_421ecc53-4b2b-58bb-b7bd-b6a7b4898d7f.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Vick Elementary Principal Annette Faison, center, is surrounded by her students Thursday after being named Wilson County Schools Principal of the Year.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[‘An amazing leader’: Vick celebrates top principal]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/nj-girls-win-neuse-6-championship-366092</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-05-01T14:07:09.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[NJ girls win Neuse 6 championship]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_f2bd4bf7-230d-511f-b60c-ce202b179e64.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Beddingfield sophomore Caroline Aycock, running in the 1,600-meter race at the Scott Jones Memorial Classic on March 31 at Hunt, won the 800 and took second in the 3,200 and fourth in high jump Wednesday, April 30, at the 2-A Neuse 6 Conference championship meet at Beddingfield. Paul Durham | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[NJ girls win Neuse 6 championship]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/hunt-girls-boys-take-2nd-at-qcc-championship-366073</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-05-01T13:04:30.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Hunt girls, boys take 2nd at QCC championship]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_5486ffa8-9598-519c-8cd7-8ef6852c4d7f.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Hunt's Briya Bullock tied for first place in the girls high jump Wednesday, April 30, at the 3-A Quad County Conference championship meet at Hunt. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Hunt girls, boys take 2nd at QCC championship]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/lentz-hired-as-wilson-city-manager-366064</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-05-01T11:58:03.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Lentz hired as Wilson city manager]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_c4908bf7-898e-5650-ba50-b3bcf7bf60ff.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Rodger Lentz]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Lentz hired as Wilson city manager]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/entertainment-plus/saturdays-downtown-events-focus-on-dogs-366053</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-05-01T11:15:09.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Saturday’s downtown events focus on dogs]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_2208dbab-0508-5811-aad6-cd57d618c9e7.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Madilyn Dixon holds a puppy at last year's Maggiepalooza at the Market. Maggiepalooza 2025 returns Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon at the Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park. Contributed photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Saturday’s downtown events focus on dogs]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/police-chief-status-uncertain-in-stantonsburg-366049</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-05-01T10:27:29.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Police chief status uncertain in Stantonsburg]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_7dd8ce42-9c8b-5495-b3f5-81f9d82b3c5c.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Stantonsburg Police Chief Orlando Rosario]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Police chief status uncertain in Stantonsburg]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/pittman-backs-bills-to-protect-medicaid-expansion-366039</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-05-01T10:19:08.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Pittman backs bills to protect Medicaid expansion]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_5ae144a5-0739-5816-a7e0-942b400cc34a.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[N.C. Rep. Dante Pittman]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Pittman backs bills to protect Medicaid expansion]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/demons-check-firebirds-9-0-in-second-round-366036</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-05-01T08:32:16.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Demons check Firebirds 9-0 in second round]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_74742eaf-35d0-57d5-856d-4352cf878f90.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Fike's Cian Bonner gets ready to put a shot away at the net as doubles partner and twin brother Aidan Bonner watches during their No. 2 doubles match against Southern Nash's Brayden Brown-Brayden Wells in their NCHSAA 3-A dual-team playoff match Wednesday, April 30, at Fike. Paul Durham | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Demons check Firebirds 9-0 in second round]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/please-return-the-stolen-items-monson-wants-sentimental-property-returned-366030</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-05-01T08:25:32.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[‘Please return the stolen items’: Monson wants sentimental property returned]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_5eb222bc-be71-53d1-8626-1caf7a176b70.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Lu-Ann Monson placed a sign at her Broad Street home requesting the return of items stolen from her porch. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[‘Please return the stolen items’: Monson wants sentimental property returned]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/road-warriors-stun-cape-fear-in-3-a-second-round-366028</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-05-01T08:08:43.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Road Warriors stun Cape Fear in 3-A second round]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_140b0db3-f777-558b-a88f-479f5a77ac7f.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Hunt junior Gavin Harris, hitting a forehand shot during a home match March 17, won his No. 5 singles match in three sets and then teamed with senior Talan Ferris for the winning doubles point as the Warriors upset Cape Fear 5-2 in the second round of the NCHSAA 3-A dual-team playoffs Wednesday, April 30, in Fayetteville. Paul Durham | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Road Warriors stun Cape Fear in 3-A second round]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/warren-county-jolts-tigers-for-first-tar-roanoke-loss-in-4-years-366027</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-05-01T07:33:49.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Warren County jolts Tigers for first Tar-Roanoke loss in 4 years]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_376d6641-39d2-5b2b-8caf-8738403caa54.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Prep pitcher Ahmad Sellers (16) makes a delivery from the mound as a Warren County base runner takes a lead off second during a game Wednesday, April 30, at Wilson Prep. Paul Durham | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Warren County jolts Tigers for first Tar-Roanoke loss in 4 years]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/farris-thomas-law-student-athlete-of-the-week-melia-hughes-wilson-christian-academy-366026</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-05-01T07:04:36.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Farris & Thomas Law Student-Athlete of the Week: Melia Hughes, Wilson Christian Academy]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_af3341ed-9361-57be-8be1-b34e9647bc82.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Melia Hughes, Wilson Christian Academy]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Farris & Thomas Law Student-Athlete of the Week: Melia Hughes, Wilson Christian Academy]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/key-emory-lead-wpa-girls-to-trac-track-crown-366025</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-05-01T07:02:48.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Key, Emory lead WPA girls to TRAC track crown]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_b2508a07-aa29-5c3c-95c3-f4ca81153553.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Prep senior Rachel Key, center, clears a hurdle on the way to winning the girls 100-meter hurdles during the Scott Jones Memorial Classic on March 31 at Hunt. Key won four events Tuesday, April 29, to earn field MOP honors and help the Tigers win the 1-A Tar-Roanoke Athletic Conference girls championship meet at Northampton County High. Paul Durham | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Key, Emory lead WPA girls to TRAC track crown]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/warriors-pope-settle-for-qcc-runner-up-status-366024</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-05-01T07:01:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Warriors, Pope settle for QCC runner-up status]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_c3e23b00-7e33-5a24-a882-3a562fc123b7.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Hunt High senior Thomas Pope, watching his tee shot during the Wilson County Championship on April 15 at Willow Springs Country Club, finished second overall this season in the 3-A Quad County Conference individual standings while helping the Warriors to a runner-up team finish. Tom Ham | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Warriors, Pope settle for QCC runner-up status]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/taking-the-next-step-is-hard-but-necessary-in-life-366023</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-05-01T06:59:43.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Taking the next step is hard, but necessary, in life]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_77cd4751-b5e5-5eef-88d7-b4655f958ed2.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[E.J. Proctor]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Taking the next step is hard, but necessary, in life]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/middle-school-vikings-sew-up-unbeaten-regular-season-with-pair-of-wins-366005</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-05-01T06:57:10.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[MIDDLE SCHOOL: Vikings sew up unbeaten regular season with pair of wins]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-may-1-2-2025-366007</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-05-01T06:48:02.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, May 1-2, 2025]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/heavy-equipment-drivers-compete-in-roadeo-365958</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-30T16:11:15.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Heavy equipment drivers compete in ‘Roadeo’]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_0d8709b6-5f8c-5779-834f-dddb8dde49a9.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Quentin Noland,  county maintenance engineer in Wilson County for the North Carolina Department of Transportation, watches as a driver backs a dump truck into a tight space during Wednesday\s "roadeo" competition. Drew C. Wilson | Times']]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Heavy equipment drivers compete in ‘Roadeo’]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/harrell-recalls-career-at-diversified-opportunities-our-services-have-expanded-considerably-365951</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-30T15:50:41.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Harrell recalls career at Diversified Opportunities: 'Our services have expanded considerably']]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_f07dba61-013c-5e8e-b42a-fbdb2dde2b90.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Cindy Harrell, left, and N.C Sen. Buck Newton share a laugh after he presented her with a gift during her retirement celebration Tuesday night. Christopher Long | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Harrell recalls career at Diversified Opportunities: 'Our services have expanded considerably']]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/chamber-to-celebrate-small-business-month-365916</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-30T15:05:23.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Chamber to celebrate Small Business Month]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_397209ec-cbe6-59e6-b5cb-46033c88aa80.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Ryan Simons]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Chamber to celebrate Small Business Month]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/for-your-health-your-mental-health-matters-365977</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-30T09:42:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[For Your Health: Your mental health matters]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_bd825e4c-702a-56c0-85eb-25283fa8b9dc.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Shelly Malone]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[For Your Health: Your mental health matters]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/a-senior-night-win-in-12-innings-to-remember-for-warriors-365879</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-30T08:28:41.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[A Senior Night win in 12 innings to remember for Warriors]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_96667d7a-30de-5090-b52a-a6f19f5c3ab3.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Hunt's Will Doll (13) takes a swing at a pitch during a home game against South Johnston at Sid Boyette Field on Tuesday, April 29. Jim Such | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[A Senior Night win in 12 innings to remember for Warriors]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/cyclones-shred-gramercy-in-macaa-2-a-opening-round-365878</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-30T08:26:05.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Cyclones shred Gramercy in MACAA 2-A opening round]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_ac427fd1-54b7-52bd-85fd-b1bde41ef649.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Community Christian's Logan Hawkins (3) takes a cut during a home game against Gramercy Christian in the first round of the MACAA 2-A playoffs Tuesday, April 29, at CCS. Paul Durham | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Cyclones shred Gramercy in MACAA 2-A opening round]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/warriors-denied-by-heritage-19-6-365877</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-30T08:23:53.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Warriors denied by Heritage 19-6]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_6e3760e6-5873-5b2f-b2ad-e0600ec89561.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Hunt's Brooke Allen, left, scoops up the ball ahead of Heritage's Scarlett Norris (17) during a game Tuesday, April 29, at Warrior Stadium. Jim Such | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Warriors denied by Heritage 19-6]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/knights-blank-dash-in-first-meeting-await-ncisaa-playoffs-365876</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-30T08:21:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Knights blank DASH in first meeting, await NCISAA playoffs]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_fb9cc3e3-b24e-5436-b925-f80723c72a87.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Greenfield senior Tristan Stancil (2) threw a two-hit shutout for his first win of the season in the Knights' 10-0 victory against DASH on Tuesday, April 29, at Ralph Hodge Family Field. Nino Villaverde | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Knights blank DASH in first meeting, await NCISAA playoffs]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-roundup-ladybirds-get-20th-win-in-dickinsons-perfect-game-365872</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-30T08:18:37.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Ladybirds get 20th win in Dickinson’s perfect game]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_9fbd32e6-3f67-565c-ac99-ca56b61cfcf8.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Southern Nash senior Anna Dickinson, pitching during a home game April 10, fired a perfect game and surpassed the 700-strikeout plateau in her career as the Ladybirds topped Franklinton 8-0 in the 2-A/3-A Big East Conference tournament semifinals Tuesday, April 29, at Southern Nash. Carl Copeland | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Ladybirds get 20th win in Dickinson’s perfect game]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-april-30-may-1-2025-365871</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-30T06:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, April 30-May 1, 2025]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/remembering-keith-barnes-and-his-popular-columns-365854</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-29T19:57:11.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Remembering Keith Barnes and his popular columns]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_328019c1-3ff5-5431-9dcb-9c1e5d82a1de.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Keith Barnes]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Remembering Keith Barnes and his popular columns]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/city-thanks-industries-for-wastewater-help-365835</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-29T14:57:06.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[City thanks industries for wastewater help]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_fab7c247-e408-58fe-a24f-b3941c936efa.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[City officials presented awards April 19 to local industries that assist the city with outstanding monitoring of their wastewater discharges and complying with their permits. In the first row, from left, are Luis Martinez, Sun River Services; David Rose, Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC; Melinda Collins, UTC/Kidde Aerospace; James Clark, Purdue Pharmaceuticals; Brandon Farley, Smithfield Packaged Meats Corp.; Sheletta Arrington-Harris, Refresco Beverages; Kerry Teague, N.C. Chip. In the second row are Jimmy Pridgen, city of Wilson water reclamation manager; David Tolson, Sun River Services; Kyle Manning, city of Wilson assistant director of public works; Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC; Laura Pruitt, city of Wilson water reclamation compliance coordinator; Greg McKeen, Purdue Pharmaceuticals; Danny Guadalupe, Smithfield Packaged Meats Corp.; Della Davis and Damon Strong, Wilson Medical Center; and Wilson Mayor Carlton Stevens. Contributed photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[City thanks industries for wastewater help]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/entertainment-plus/new-library-books-two-new-bad-kitty-books-added-to-childrens-collection-365846</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-29T09:57:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[New library books: Two new 'Bad Kitty' books added to children's collection]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_8296e174-364f-5876-b53f-90b7662887ad.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The Wilson County Public Library's main branch at 249 Nash St. N. is shown. Contributed photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[New library books: Two new 'Bad Kitty' books added to children's collection]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/gardener-awarded-golden-trowel-365743</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-29T08:20:40.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Gardener awarded Golden Trowel]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_d2b621bc-542b-52de-affd-d5ebc16aecf8.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Alicia Thorne, left, accepts the Wilson Master Gardener Golden Trowel Award from Jake Willson. Thorne is part of the most recent Extension Master Gardener class. She has exceeded the number of volunteer hours, exhibits a positive attitude and a high degree of motivation and currently serves as the Master Gardener treasurer. Contributed photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Gardener awarded Golden Trowel]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/cyclones-take-control-early-beat-bruins-11-8-365742</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-29T08:19:14.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Cyclones take control early, beat Bruins 11-8]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_cbb21dd1-6c05-5be1-a73a-5a01330e56a2.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Beddingfield third baseman Jahmir Jones, left, waits for the throw as Community Christian's Ian Whitley (15) slides into the base during a game Monday afternoon, April 28, at Beddingfield. Paul Durham | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Cyclones take control early, beat Bruins 11-8]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/rams-end-65-game-losing-streak-at-bruins-expense-365741</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-29T08:17:11.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Rams end 65-game losing streak at Bruins’ expense]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_fc7867b3-550a-5e2e-b237-6b867f6ba6d2.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Greene Central's Melanie Brown pulls into third base as the throw arrives too late for Beddingfield's Skylar Liles during a game Monday, April 28, at Beddingfield. Backing up the play is left fielder Savanna Summerlin. Paul Durham | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Rams end 65-game losing streak at Bruins’ expense]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/gardener-receives-golden-cultivator-award-365739</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-29T08:15:30.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Gardener receives Golden Cultivator Award]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_12a906ba-17b4-5710-8a5f-780bea7fa194.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Ellen Schaed, left, presents Kathy Wall the Wilson County Master Gardener Golden Cultivator Award. This is the highest award given to a Wilson County Master Gardener. The winner exceeds the number of volunteer hours expected, exhibits a positive attitude and a high degree of motivation, demonstrates leadership qualities and is willing to accept any volunteer assignment. Contributed photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Gardener receives Golden Cultivator Award]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-roundup-warriors-stun-first-flight-6-3-in-1st-round-365733</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-29T08:14:47.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Warriors stun First Flight 6-3 in 1st round]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_f19464f2-296d-5844-ae56-790632b13f4a.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Hunt's Gavin Harris, left, and Talan Ferris, playing a doubles match in the 3-A Quad County Conference tournament April 9 at Barton College, won their doubles match and a singles match each Monday, April 28, as the Warriors stunned No. 10 First Flight 6-3 in the first round of the NCHSAA 3-A dual-team playoffs in Kill Devil Hills. Paul Durham | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Warriors stun First Flight 6-3 in 1st round]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/wilson-prep-rolls-out-new-weight-room-among-gym-additions-365723</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-29T08:14:10.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wilson Prep rolls out new weight room among gym additions]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_dccabf83-fbcd-5dcf-8af8-ccaa081b8f24.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Prep founder and athletic director Daryl Woodard stands in one of two new exterior entrances to the expanded "Tiger Den" gymnasium that features a new weight room and media room. Contributed photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Wilson Prep rolls out new weight room among gym additions]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-april-29-30-2025-365722</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-29T07:58:07.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, April 29-30, 2025]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/our-opinion-wilson-read-and-grow-will-help-students-thrive-365668</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-28T14:07:24.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Our Opinion: Wilson Read and Grow will help students thrive]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_39db86e8-ed44-5204-82cb-054052538dca.pdf</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[the suit, filed April 10 in Howell County Circuit Court]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Our Opinion: Wilson Read and Grow will help students thrive]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/man-charged-in-stabbing-death-365646</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-28T13:21:58.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Man charged in stabbing death]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_47fe6180-99dd-5ace-abb9-42f3cd871096.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Defendant Kyle Andrew Robinson appears in Wilson County District Court on a first-degree murder charge Monday. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Man charged in stabbing death]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/she-is-very-deserving-ellis-named-career-technical-teacher-of-the-year-365612</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-28T13:21:07.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[‘She is very deserving’: Ellis named career, technical teacher of the year]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_2fe043cf-6849-5734-b1e2-da125976547b.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Fike High School Principal Ross Renfrow, from left, and Wilson County Schools Career and Technical Education Director Matthew Crayton honor CTE food and nutrition teacher Tiffany Ellis Monday morning after she was named the district’s CTE Teacher of the Year. Olivia Neeley | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[‘She is very deserving’: Ellis named career, technical teacher of the year]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/farmers-and-artisans-market-opens-saturday-365528</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-28T11:14:39.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Farmers and Artisans Market opens Saturday]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_1993fc64-19c3-54c0-b3a9-dd34e73426e6.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Visitors to the Wilson Farmers and Artisans Market shop under the pavilion at Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park last year. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Farmers and Artisans Market opens Saturday]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/shots-lead-to-felony-charges-for-2-365487</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-28T10:58:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Shots lead to felony charges for 2]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_3e10411e-a1fc-5fee-8dbc-69601e8ca27f.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Ebony Lashea Perry, left, and Levon Raheem Everette]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Shots lead to felony charges for 2]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/medicare-medicaid-should-cover-anti-obesity-drugs-365610</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-28T10:17:34.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Medicare, Medicaid should cover anti-obesity drugs]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_32a600ad-815a-50b9-9dff-9cfcfe62c9b8.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Stock photo | mojzagrebinfo via Pixabay ]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Medicare, Medicaid should cover anti-obesity drugs]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/entertainment-plus/winners-named-in-wilson-active-artists-association-show-365680</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-28T09:49:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Winners named in Wilson Active Artists Association show]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_72f10b08-a16b-599a-97da-37862b4a241c.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Jurorist Aliah El-Bermani, left, is pictured with Gwen Hardie, who won first place in the Wilson Active Artists Association juried show. Contributed photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Winners named in Wilson Active Artists Association show]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/nchsaa-tennis-playoffs-start-monday-for-4-area-teams-365584</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-28T08:15:06.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[NCHSAA tennis playoffs start Monday for 4 area teams]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_ddbf505a-6065-50f8-b772-921afaf5377e.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Fike junior Cian Bonner, right, hits a backhand as doubles partner and twin brother Aidan Bonner looks on during a match in the 3-A Quad County Conference tournament April 10 at Barton College's Michalak Tennis Center. Paul Durham | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[NCHSAA tennis playoffs start Monday for 4 area teams]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/chargers-claim-bizarre-comeback-win-at-southside-365583</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-28T08:13:40.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Chargers claim bizarre comeback win at Southside]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_8421033b-7ed3-54f5-9836-3a97802983e1.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Freshman Davis Pittman earned the win for his Wilson Christian varsity baseball team in a 15-5 eight-inning victory Friday at Southside Christian in Clayton. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Chargers claim bizarre comeback win at Southside]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/panthers-quintet-signs-college-offers-365570</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-28T08:09:11.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Panthers quintet signs college offers]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_13cc2c1c-cc1a-5b0d-ac0a-5c9a9a694cca.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[North Johnston High\s Maurice Love]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Panthers quintet signs college offers]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/barton-roundup-heckstall-earns-womens-track-top-performer-honors-in-record-setting-performances-365569</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-28T07:57:41.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[BARTON ROUNDUP: Heckstall earns women’s track top performer honors in record-setting performances]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_43813cff-1cdd-5a3b-ad43-d0f4ceacdaf9.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Barton junior Aniya Heckstall, center, finishes second in the women's 100-meter dash during the Conference Carolinas Outdoor Track and Field Championships on Saturday, April 26, in Myrtle Beach, S.C. She won the women's 200 dash and earned the Women's Track Athlete of the Meet honor. Barton College]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[BARTON ROUNDUP: Heckstall earns women’s track top performer honors in record-setting performances]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-april-28-29-2025-365568</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-28T07:54:10.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, April 28-29, 2025]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/entertainment-plus/s2p2-brings-a-chorus-line-to-wilson-stage-this-weekend-365675</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-28T07:46:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[S2P2 brings ‘A Chorus Line’ to Wilson stage this weekend]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_e4e62af5-1ae6-5e13-baa5-c9302b7eac24.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Cast members practice their steps for the S2P2 production of "A Chorus Line." The musical will be presented this weekend at the Boykin Center. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[S2P2 brings ‘A Chorus Line’ to Wilson stage this weekend]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/were-growing-stantonsburg-charts-path-for-revitalization-365142</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-27T20:10:40.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[‘We’re growing’: Stantonsburg charts path for revitalization]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_8f701a1e-1c37-593c-b4f5-aeed4bf5ac9c.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Stantonsburg Town Manager Brian Hawley, right, and Mayor Coley Rhodes stand inside the former medical office on Main Street that will be fully renovated into the new town hall. Construction is set to begin next month.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[‘We’re growing’: Stantonsburg charts path for revitalization]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/down-to-business-gizzards-and-livers-is-here-to-stay-365466</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-27T19:09:54.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Down to Business: Gizzards and Livers is 'here to stay']]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_b678d06f-75e5-5431-b284-fdf984f4ea93.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Maher Asad grabs a serving of gizzards to serve as he has done since opening the Gizzards and Livers business in 1989. Christopher Long | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Down to Business: Gizzards and Livers is 'here to stay']]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/wilson-man-gets-10-year-in-prison-365482</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-27T18:55:49.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wilson man gets 10 year in prison]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_06259510-9cd2-5e44-9250-a0289d17c25e.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Navon Shemar Freeman]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Wilson man gets 10 year in prison]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/family-outing-with-the-goslings-365543</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-27T16:47:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Family outing with the goslings]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_c8b9e924-8c33-543d-bd18-dc73085fa0cc.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[A pair of Canada geese and their goslings feed on the banks of Toisnot Reservoir Wednesday. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Family outing with the goslings]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/board-supports-letter-raising-minimum-salary-for-teachers-355873</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-27T15:06:39.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Board supports letter raising minimum salary for teachers]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_cd31a9f6-88a4-5829-b13a-9c1459345b97.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Granville County Commissioners approve a letter su sent to the N.C. General Assembly to support a pay increase for teachers and personnel. Screen shot]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Board supports letter raising minimum salary for teachers]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/purchase-of-body-in-car-cameras-approved-by-commissioners-360682</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-27T15:06:38.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Purchase of body, in-car cameras approved by commissioners]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_2678208b-5a3f-50af-a3ef-9b770f4f4499.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The Butner-Stem Middle School boys soccer program was recognized by county commissioners, at the March 3 meeting, for winning the Middle School Athletic Conference (MAC-10) soccer title. Contributed photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Purchase of body, in-car cameras approved by commissioners]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/wohlfeil-feels-targeted-by-gcpss-360719</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-27T15:06:36.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wohlfeil feels "targeted" by GCPSS]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_eafd020a-c287-50a6-a11b-090ba955766d.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Jake Wohlfeil, left, is battling with the Granville County Public School System for the right to retain his position as a P.E. teacher at South Granville High School. GCPSS Superintendent Stan Winborne said that teacher's contracts are not school specific and just because an individual does not currently have an assignment for the upcoming school year does not mean that will not have a position within the district. Amanda Dixon | Butner-Creedmoor News]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Wohlfeil feels "targeted" by GCPSS]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/granville-briefs-360738</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-27T15:06:35.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Granville briefs]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_9eacee4b-7c97-5e81-9fb9-f6237c97c917.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Granville briefs]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/law-enforcement-releases-crime-reports-360825</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-27T15:06:33.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Law enforcement releases crime reports]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_c7ea81ec-ef71-5e03-8ffc-4bf78046987b.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Local law enforcement releases arrest reports. Contributed photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Law enforcement releases crime reports]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/creedmoor-set-to-begin-testing-water-361012</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-27T15:04:54.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Creedmoor set to begin testing water]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_574fc077-7009-5cfc-a4ce-8e04d08a0887.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Pixabay Image]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Creedmoor set to begin testing water]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/south-granville-drops-two-conference-matches-364854</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-27T15:04:53.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[South Granville drops two conference matches]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_709652d1-6a64-564b-b171-5012cff3095b.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Arianna Moore, right, is hounded by two Bulldogs,  Kate Sanfelici and Ella Adams. Amanda Dixon | Butner-Creedmoor News]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[South Granville drops two conference matches]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/panthers-fall-in-heated-battle-364866</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-27T15:04:51.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Panthers fall in heated battle]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_a0848f16-bac7-5d23-9b65-302c8244ac17.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Dayana Morales-Del Angel, left, appears to get smacked in the head by Altea Morgado on the play. Amanda Dixon | Butner-Creedmoor News]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Panthers fall in heated battle]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/walking-for-a-cause-365545</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-27T14:56:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Walking for a cause]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_6cf2ddd5-b564-5d40-8845-2d90ccd936d0.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Clint Baker of Derry, New Hampshire, walks with his dog Medusa along U.S. 117 Alternate near Black Creek on Friday. Baker is walking up the East Coast to bring awareness to suicide prevention. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Walking for a cause]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/toisnot-rural-fire-department-dedicates-new-support-truck-365523</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-26T19:30:27.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Toisnot Rural Fire Department dedicates new support truck]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_03092355-58de-5fbd-9995-4d41a3fc08f7.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Firefighters with Toisnot Rural Fire Department give a ceremonial push of a new support truck into the firehouse in Elm City on Saturday. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Toisnot Rural Fire Department dedicates new support truck]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/john-joyner-chosen-to-lead-wilson-democratic-party-365522</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-26T19:07:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[John Joyner chosen to lead Wilson Democratic Party]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_b865d00d-3e0f-5775-975d-66fa5a4da1ff.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[John Joyner, a retired Wilson County Schools teacher and principal, was elected to take over the reins as the Wilson County Democratic Party chair during Saturday morning's county convention. Christopher Long | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[John Joyner chosen to lead Wilson Democratic Party]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/bulldogs-split-friday-twinbill-with-uncp-eye-another-30-win-season-365507</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-26T08:02:52.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Bulldogs split Friday twinbill with UNCP, eye another 30-win season]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_2233135c-2fef-5153-be4b-e746a3fa93d1.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Barton shortstop Luis Sauri, right, digs for first base after laying down a bunt that UNC Pembroke reliever Jacob Smith fields in the background during game 1 of a Conference Carolinas doubleheader Friday afternoon, April 25, at Nixon Field. Paul Durham | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Bulldogs split Friday twinbill with UNCP, eye another 30-win season]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/barton-roundup-bulldogs-walk-off-swu-to-advance-to-cc-softball-semis-365506</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-26T07:08:52.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[BARTON ROUNDUP: Bulldogs walk-off SWU to advance to CC softball semis]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_5da05184-e6ed-5a2d-a44b-5aebdfec537b.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Barton players huddle before a turn at bat during a home doubleheader against Chowan on April 16 at Jeffries Field. The Bulldogs took a 7-6 walk-off win over Southern Wesleyan in the first round of the Conference Carolinas tournament Friday, April 25, in Duncan, S.C. Barton College]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[BARTON ROUNDUP: Bulldogs walk-off SWU to advance to CC softball semis]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/lady-chargers-campbell-to-keep-playing-at-william-peace-365510</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-26T05:37:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Lady Chargers’ Campbell to keep playing at William Peace]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_bed7344f-b659-598f-b12e-18dc8d6c8da5.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Christian senior Trinity Campbell, right, signs to join the soccer program at William Peace University as Lady Chargers head coach Jordan Strother looks on during a ceremony March 28 at Wilson Christian. Nino Villaverde | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Lady Chargers’ Campbell to keep playing at William Peace]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/nice-things-come-from-parks-and-recs-hard-work-365501</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-25T22:27:51.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Nice things come from Parks and Rec’s hard work]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_99b28929-a60a-5754-af24-c8dac375f7cb.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson City Little League Ages 7-8 All-Stars celebrate after a win during the N.C. Little League state tournament at Gillette Baseball Complex on July 7, 2024. Elija Johnson | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Nice things come from Parks and Rec’s hard work]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-april-26-27-2025-365496</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-25T22:23:35.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, April 26-27, 2025]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/this-is-the-beginning-churches-launch-read-and-grow-initiative-365467</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-25T12:06:05.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[‘This is the beginning’: Churches launch read and grow initiative]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_494407a4-ef05-594c-a669-e99847b8046a.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Community members from Calvary Presbyterian, Contending for the Faith, Jackson Chapel First Missionary Baptist, St. John AME Zion and Total Impact Church Ministries break ground Thursday on the Wilson Read and Grow initiative at the corner of Pender and Church streets, where the garden will be located.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[‘This is the beginning’: Churches launch read and grow initiative]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/senior-awareness-day-returns-may-16-at-peace-church-364864</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-25T09:26:26.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Senior Awareness Day returns May 16 at Peace Church]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_c746b6b0-d499-5abd-b342-ba9b8e2f36ca.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson County DSS staff member Tonika Edmonds, left, paints Shirley Powell’s nails during last year's Senior Awareness Day.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Senior Awareness Day returns May 16 at Peace Church]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/church-news-congregations-plan-weekly-services-365288</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-25T09:25:55.000Z</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_0dc20e31-c106-5350-94a0-179b8f4e70ce.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Church News submissions can be emailed to churchnews@wilsontimes.com, mailed to The Wilson Times, Attn: Church News, P.O. Box 2447, Wilson, NC 27894 or dropped off at the newspaper’s 126 Nash St. office during business hours. Announcements are not accepted by phone. The deadline is 5 p.m. each Wednesday for publication in Friday editions. Stock photo | Pixabay]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Church news: Congregations plan weekly services]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/pick-up-adult-volleyball-proves-to-be-popular-here-365340</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-25T09:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Pick-up adult volleyball proves to be popular here]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_c668262e-9236-5281-a726-c449afeb4b39.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The Wilson Parks and Recreation Department's adult volleyball program switched from teams with a schedule of games to a pick-up format with great success as the program will increase to two to three days per week at Reid Street and Recreation Park community centers. Contributed photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Pick-up adult volleyball proves to be popular here]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/well-played-lee-leaves-considerable-legacy-leading-wilson-parks-and-rec-365442</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-25T08:36:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Well played: Lee leaves considerable legacy leading Wilson Parks and Rec]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_52484080-217d-55e7-909f-2c2573fc3329.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Parks and Recreation Department director David Lee throws out the first pitch for the Wilson City Little League's 19th Opening Day ceremony April 4, 2025, at Southern Bank Stadium. Paul Durham | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Well played: Lee leaves considerable legacy leading Wilson Parks and Rec]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/gillette-at-20-athletic-complex-is-both-community-center-and-tourist-attraction-365441</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-25T08:35:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Gillette at 20: Athletic complex is both community center and tourist attraction]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_24472781-4319-5890-97a7-5f24043b5559.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Little League teams from Durham and Ashton, Va., shake hands following a Tournament of State Champions game at Southern Bank Stadium on July 21, 2014. Paul Durham | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Gillette at 20: Athletic complex is both community center and tourist attraction]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/lady-chargers-sharp-in-rematch-win-over-teach-365462</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-25T08:34:10.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Lady Chargers sharp in rematch win over TEACH]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_97e847f0-1a74-5506-a6c3-6c95a08ffe1a.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Christian pitcher Stevie Cressionnie goes into her lineup during a home game against Eastern Christian home school Thursday, April 24. NIno Villaverde | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Lady Chargers sharp in rematch win over TEACH]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/wcas-road-becomes-bumpier-with-loss-to-southside-christian-365461</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-25T08:31:53.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[WCA’s road becomes bumpier with loss to Southside Christian]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_6792cd54-805e-575f-ac2f-dfd6ac8a4785.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Christian's Davis Pittman rips a ball to the right side during a home game against Southside Christian on Thursday, April 24, at Turnage Athletic Complex. NIno Villaverde | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[WCA’s road becomes bumpier with loss to Southside Christian]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/wilson-christian-stumbles-4-0-against-southside-at-home-365460</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-25T08:29:10.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wilson Christian stumbles 4-0 against Southside at home]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_0660737a-e380-5e4c-920e-df78425eb6a3.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Christian's Reagan Sherrod (11) dribbles the ball in traffic during a home match against Southside Christian on Thursday, April 24. The Lady Chargers lost 4-0. NIno Villaverde | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Wilson Christian stumbles 4-0 against Southside at home]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/deed-transfers/deed-transfers-wilson-county-transactions-from-april-14-18-364829</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-25T08:14:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Deed transfers: Wilson County transactions from April 14-18]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_70f204d3-b255-5cf4-b4cb-d0fd134fafd8.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Stock photo | Pixabay]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Deed transfers: Wilson County transactions from April 14-18]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/special-sections/staycation-2025-f5699b6b</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-25T04:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Staycation 2025]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-april-25-26-2025-365443</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-24T22:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, April 25-26, 2025]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/event-celebrates-inclusion-and-acceptance-365363</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-24T16:14:56.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Event celebrates inclusion and acceptance]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <![CDATA[Jasmine Lucas, left, and Marquita Sutton, right, of A Caring Heart Case Management cheer on Berania Perez, center, during the agency’s inclusive field day Thursday at J. Burt Gillette Athletic Complex.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Event celebrates inclusion and acceptance]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/lefts-silence-condones-antisemitism-365359</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-04-24T15:29:48.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Left’s silence condones antisemitism]]>
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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[Left’s silence condones antisemitism]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/boys-check-their-aggression-with-boxing-365302</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-04-24T13:04:29.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Boys check their aggression with boxing]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Kayden Wilder, 6, of Kenly, left, practices boxing with coach Kaden Lebray at Zuud 26 Boxing Club. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Boys check their aggression with boxing]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/brandt-speaks-at-church-circle-365307</loc>
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            <news:language>en</news:language>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-04-24T10:07:27.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Brandt speaks at church circle]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[The Joyful Hands Circle of First United Methodist Church Women met at the home of Cathy Causway recently and heard from guest speaker Brandt Harrell, executive director of Wilson County Tourism Development Authority. Brandt gave a presentation on change in Wilson. From left are hostess Cathy Causway, Brandt Harrell, circle leader Donna Allen and hostess Cathy Chapman. Contributed photo]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Brandt speaks at church circle]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/school-district-hires-director-of-grants-and-special-programs-364876</loc>
    <news:news>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-24T08:42:12.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[School district hires director of grants and special programs]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[School district hires director of grants and special programs]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/boyette-appointed-chief-district-court-judge-365145</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-24T08:35:31.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Boyette appointed chief District Court judge]]>
        </news:title>
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      <![CDATA[Boyette appointed chief District Court judge]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/catopia-at-north-star-the-purrrrfect-place-to-relax-and-find-love-365338</loc>
    <news:news>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-24T07:28:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Catopia at North Star: The purrrrfect place to relax ... and find love]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[Wendy Moore, owner of Catopia at North Star, cradles Charlotte, an adoptable cat who seems purrrrfectly content. Janelle Clevinger | Wilsonian]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Catopia at North Star: The purrrrfect place to relax ... and find love]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/moonlight-swing-band-returns-365273</loc>
    <news:news>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-24T03:43:09.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Moonlight Swing Band returns]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_290eaf64-9e57-5681-b9b3-c21ce67dd3eb.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The Edna Boykin Cultural Center is shown on Nash Street in downtown Wilson.]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Moonlight Swing Band returns]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-roundup-bruins-0-2-at-necp-showcase-365267</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-24T02:11:04.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Bruins 0-2 at NECP showcase]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Beddingfield freshman Trent Jones, scoring a run during a game at Community Christian on April 4, had two hits in the Bruins' 8-1 loss at North East Carolina Prep in Tarboro on Wednesday, April 23. Paul Durham | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Bruins 0-2 at NECP showcase]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/farris-thomas-law-student-athlete-of-the-week-fernando-abazan-beddingfield-high-365266</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-24T02:09:42.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Farris & Thomas Law Student-Athlete of the Week: Fernando Abazan, Beddingfield High]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <![CDATA[Fernando Abazan, Beddingfield High]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Farris & Thomas Law Student-Athlete of the Week: Fernando Abazan, Beddingfield High]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/bulldogs-thump-emmanuel-to-advance-to-cc-semis-365265</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-24T02:06:58.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Bulldogs thump Emmanuel to advance to CC semis]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[Barton's Zander Grimes (0) goes on the attack during a Conference Carolinas quarterfinals match against Emmanuel on Wednesday, April 23, at Truist Stadium. Grimes scored four goals in the Bulldogs' 22-8 win. Paul Durham | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Bulldogs thump Emmanuel to advance to CC semis]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/bartons-band-of-brothers-deppes-together-on-the-court-365264</loc>
    <news:news>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-24T02:04:26.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Barton’s band of brothers: Deppes together on the court]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Barton College men's volleyball head coach J.T. Deppe, left, with brothers Luke, right, and Seth, who both play for him at Barton, might be the only NCAA head coach with two of his brothers on his team. Conference Carolinas]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Barton’s band of brothers: Deppes together on the court]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/swe-senior-whiteheads-journey-to-continue-at-jcc-365263</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-24T01:47:27.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[SWE senior Whitehead’s journey to continue at JCC]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <![CDATA[SouthWest Edgecombe High senior Aaliyah Whitehead, seated third from left, recently signed to play basketball at Johnston Community College. Pictured from left are best friend Kynia McRimmon; sisters Ahndraya and Asyah Whitehead; Whitehead; mother, Jovia Whitehead and aunts Tammy Dupree and Tessa Parker. Lady Cougars head coach Sandra Langley is in the back. Contributed photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[SWE senior Whitehead’s journey to continue at JCC]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/pain-and-suffering-can-light-the-way-to-a-better-outcome-365261</loc>
    <news:news>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-24T01:45:08.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Pain and suffering can light the way to a better outcome]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_2c1cfc16-8190-5a69-b3d1-6833c1b60ee3.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[E.J. Proctor]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Pain and suffering can light the way to a better outcome]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-april-24-25-2025-365262</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-24T01:41:59.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, April 24-25, 2025]]>
        </news:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/for-your-health-recognizing-national-cancer-control-month-365140</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-23T13:21:54.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[For Your Health: Recognizing National Cancer Control Month]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_5478c0a8-2b90-530a-bb5e-deaa838a4bb7.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Dr. Jacob Klapper]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[For Your Health: Recognizing National Cancer Control Month]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/wilson-read-and-grow-to-break-ground-thursday-365106</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-23T10:48:12.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wilson Read and Grow to break ground Thursday]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[James Thomas, left, and Charles Pope, right, put together raised garden beds for the groundbreaking of the Wilson Read and Grow initiative at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at Calvary Presbyterian Church on Pender Street.]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Wilson Read and Grow to break ground Thursday]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/man-charged-after-shots-fired-365069</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-23T09:58:40.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Man charged after shots fired]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Officers with the Wilson Police Department confer at the scene of an incident on Tilghman Road Tuesday morning in Wilson.  Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Man charged after shots fired]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/don-davis-spends-the-day-with-wilson-constituents-365104</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-23T09:18:11.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Don Davis spends the day with Wilson constituents]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[U.S. Rep. Don Davis spent the day in Wilson Tuesday touring Collins Aerospace, Barton College, DeVita Kidney Care and Wilson Community College. Christopher Long | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Don Davis spends the day with Wilson constituents]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-roundup-evans-hurls-slugs-warriors-past-croatan-365098</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-23T07:39:01.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Evans hurls, slugs Warriors past Croatan]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_8382a5fe-0b1e-5d49-bc8c-4c38129a73ee.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Hunt High senior Seth Evans, watching his home run leave Sid Boyette Field during a home game April 17, bashed two homers Tuesday, April 22, as the Warriors topped Croatan 9-7 in the Big Rock Classic Easter Tournament in Morehead City. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Evans hurls, slugs Warriors past Croatan]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/barton-womens-lacrosse-ousted-by-lions-365097</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-23T07:35:20.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Barton women’s lacrosse ousted by Lions]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_91465dda-fbdd-5cce-96fd-c8b106fe4679.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Barton's Berghan Balparda (9) runs with the ball during a Conference Carolinas tournament match against Emmanuel on Tuesday, April 22, at Truist Stadium. Barton College]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Barton women’s lacrosse ousted by Lions]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-april-23-24-2025-365093</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-23T01:35:05.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, April 23-24, 2025]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/collins-aerospace-announces-facility-expansion-365075</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-22T19:15:37.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Collins Aerospace announces facility expansion]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_2f335ebc-c45d-545e-81a8-03c8b5ebeb19.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Officials from the state, Airbus and Collins Aerospace celebrated the Wilson aerospace manufacturer's plans to expand its operations to an unoccupied building next to its current facility. Christopher Long | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Collins Aerospace announces facility expansion]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/elm-city-man-faces-charges-of-attempted-murder-assault-on-an-officer-365065</loc>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-22T16:10:23.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Elm City man faces charges of attempted murder, assault on an officer]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[Wilson County Sheriff's Office deputies were photographed on East Nash Street in Elm City after Jahquan Johnelle Mercer was arrested on Monday afternoon. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Elm City man faces charges of attempted murder, assault on an officer]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/kitchen-fire-damages-home-on-tunstall-place-365054</loc>
    <news:news>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-22T15:52:05.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Kitchen fire damages home on Tunstall Place]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[Wilson Fire/Rescue Services said a residence at 2206 Tunstall Place was damaged in a kitchen fire Thursday evening. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Kitchen fire damages home on Tunstall Place]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/strawberry-pageant-raises-funds-food-for-hope-station-365059</loc>
    <news:news>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-22T13:48:36.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Strawberry Pageant raises funds, food for Hope Station]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_49423e8b-6d57-5478-bbaa-2ebb5b686ac9.jpg</image:loc>
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    <![CDATA[The winners of the Deans Farmer Market Strawberry Pageant will be at the farm Saturday for the Strawberry Festival. The pageant raised funds and collected food for Hope Station. Contributed photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Strawberry Pageant raises funds, food for Hope Station]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/north-johnstons-love-will-play-for-brevard-365034</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-22T12:06:42.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[North Johnston’s Love will play for Brevard]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_726a01fd-9d18-5b52-8d8f-715889c63f91.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Christen and Maurice Love are shown with their son, Maurice, who has signed to play baseball at Brevard College.]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[North Johnston’s Love will play for Brevard]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/broadband-coming-to-more-residents-and-businesses-in-wilson-county-364972</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-22T11:52:05.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Broadband coming to more residents and businesses in Wilson County]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_a14993c4-45a2-56e0-b34e-188d0198ebad.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[This map shows proposed locations in Wilson County that are slated to receive Brightspeed fiber internet service as part of the upcoming expansion.]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Broadband coming to more residents and businesses in Wilson County]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/entertainment-plus/saturday-event-combines-music-and-art-364995</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-22T11:39:02.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Saturday event combines music and art]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_478a99ac-24f2-5a70-b3cd-2630e3a61add.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Artist Sebastian Correa is pictured at The Edge, wearing a Jimi Hendrix T-shirt that will be available for sale at the show, and posing by his painting of Madonna. See Correa’s work in Rockstars & Flowers V, opening with a reception Saturday. Contributed photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Saturday event combines music and art]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/people-downstream-could-be-drinking-sewage-engineer-confronts-elm-city-leadership-364740</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-22T11:27:29.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[‘People downstream could be drinking sewage’: Engineer confronts Elm City leadership]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_faff31b8-5ce6-5758-8133-4bfe1e5485ec.jpg</image:loc>
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    <![CDATA[Consulting Engineer Mike Tolson of Mack Gay Associates, a Rocky Mount-based civil engineering and surveying firm employed by the town of Elm City, addressed the town's Board of Commissioners Tuesday night to explain his role as it relates to the town's water and wastewater. Tolson was upset his name was mentioned in regards to the nearly $28,000 in penalties the town received from the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality when he has no part in the town's wastewater application. Christopher Long | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[‘People downstream could be drinking sewage’: Engineer confronts Elm City leadership]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/deno-earns-20-year-recertification-364882</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-22T10:18:15.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Deno earns 20-year recertification]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_46b41292-3cc1-55e6-858c-3eb191098509.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson County Emergency Management Director Gordon Deno, right, talks with County Commissioner Michael Wetherington as they survey storm damage during Tropical Storm Debby.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Deno earns 20-year recertification]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/reynell-hat-trick-gives-lady-chargers-1st-win-in-a-month-364970</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-22T08:25:40.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Reynell hat trick gives Lady Chargers 1st win in a month]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_19e523a1-90ef-5b22-b0f4-aa62e8eed0c1.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Christian's Maddie Reynell (10) fights her way between Greenville Christian's Rachel Baer (9) and Carleigh Wobbleton (12)  during a match Monday, April 21, at Wilson Christian. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Reynell hat trick gives Lady Chargers 1st win in a month]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/chargers-blanked-at-home-by-greenville-christian-364969</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-22T08:23:53.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Chargers blanked at home by Greenville Christian]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_f3c91fbe-d56f-56ad-981f-166d34b75610.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Greenville Christian's Ethan Hopkins avoids the tag of Wilson Christian catcher Brayden May as the Chargers' Davis Pittman (5) and the Knights' Jonathan Williams (7) look on during a game Monday, April 21, at Wilson Christian. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Chargers blanked at home by Greenville Christian]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-roundup-warriors-fall-to-west-carteret-at-big-rock-364968</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-22T08:20:26.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Warriors fall to West Carteret at Big Rock]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_643d668e-5211-586d-b992-7dcfab255f4b.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Hunt senior first baseman Joe Glover, shown during a home game April 17, had three hits in the Warriors' 7-1 loss to West Carteret on Monday at the Big Rock Easter Tournament in Morehead City. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Warriors fall to West Carteret at Big Rock]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-april-22-23-2025-364947</loc>
    <news:news>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-22T07:51:58.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, April 22-23, 2025]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/our-opinion-public-notices-must-honor-spirit-of-transparency-364936</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-21T21:57:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Our Opinion: Public notices must honor spirit of transparency]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_9710ee1e-4125-5029-b592-ffe8b3e57a70.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Malcolm Bryant, founder of The Bryant Corp., speaks during a public hearing Thursday to thank the city for its work on a sale and development agreement for the former Cherry Hotel.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Our Opinion: Public notices must honor spirit of transparency]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/man-charged-with-armed-robbery-364913</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-21T16:32:28.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Man charged with armed robbery]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_4df9b6a4-78f6-5fb2-854a-afdcfb8e7ac1.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Vashawn Tomlin]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Man charged with armed robbery]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/state-should-step-in-to-resolve-elm-citys-water-woes-364887</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-21T16:25:45.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[State should step in to resolve Elm City’s water woes]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_cb29c0fd-8130-5476-aa35-6e33a6f08bb5.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The Wilson Times welcomes letters to the editor of 350 words or fewer. Letters should be signed with the writer’s name and hometown. Include a phone number for verification purposes. Phone numbers are not published. Email your letter to the editor to letters@wilsontimes.com.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[State should step in to resolve Elm City’s water woes]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/the-future-of-medicine-364886</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-21T16:13:51.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[The future of medicine]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_c245d085-15e3-532d-b5e6-fcbf8106804f.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Susan Bane]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[The future of medicine]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/its-prime-season-for-bee-swarms-364821</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-21T13:29:36.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[It’s prime season for bee swarms]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_d97ac4fb-a2f0-557a-8e7a-f5159e34b8ee.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Emily Burgoon and Vicki Salter, of the Wilson County Beekeepers Association, look at the box where a swarm of honeybees was capturedon Friday. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[It’s prime season for bee swarms]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/wilson-county-schools-and-wilson-community-college-make-budget-requests-364830</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-21T11:51:48.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wilson County Schools and Wilson Community College make budget requests]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_97f96e52-f0e7-5c65-84a4-6273b2fb810f.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Community College President Jami Woods discusses the college’s 2025-26 budget before county commissioners Thursday.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Wilson County Schools and Wilson Community College make budget requests]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/barton-roundup-bulldogs-slam-trojans-to-earn-saturday-split-364817</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-21T06:56:32.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[BARTON ROUNDUP: Bulldogs slam Trojans to earn Saturday split]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_f6e84910-29fa-582d-bcb3-8f8ba7a836b2.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Barton's Sal Laimo hit a grand slam in game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader at Mount Olive, a 7-2 victory for the Bulldogs to avoid being swept in the Conference Carolinas series at Scarborough Field. Barton College]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[BARTON ROUNDUP: Bulldogs slam Trojans to earn Saturday split]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-roundup-chargers-take-home-l-on-saturday-364816</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-21T06:54:44.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Chargers take home L on Saturday]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_25af30ef-9970-57a6-956e-cde5ad6fd486.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Christian's Davis Pittman, shown during a home game March 25 against Greenfield, fired two scoreless innings in the Chargers' home loss to the Raleigh Hawks on Saturday, April 19. Nino Villaverde | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Chargers take home L on Saturday]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-april-21-22-2025-364812</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-21T06:51:33.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, April 21-22, 2025]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/riley-brings-comfort-to-wilsons-first-responders-363902</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-20T19:44:47.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Riley brings comfort to Wilson’s first responders]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_c4702a37-867f-597c-b790-16dc77f80b84.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Amanda Such, left, holds Riley as Lisa Johnson, a paramedic with Wilson County Emergency Medical Services, right, enjoys a visit from the friendly pup. Riley visits first responders every Thursday to provide stress relief.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Riley brings comfort to Wilson’s first responders]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/wilson-police-department-recognizes-2024-achievements-364669</loc>
    <news:news>
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            <news:language>en</news:language>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-04-20T18:53:48.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Wilson Police Department recognizes 2024 achievements]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[Wilson Police Chief Benny Boykin, left, stands with Civilian of the Year Wanda C. Corbett, Maj. Chelsea Sanders and Maj. William Hitchcock at Wednesday’s awards ceremony. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Wilson Police Department recognizes 2024 achievements]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/down-to-business-agents-seek-to-make-a-name-in-wilson-real-estate-364685</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-20T17:56:39.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Down to Business: Agents seek to make a name in Wilson real estate]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Dylan Stroud, left, and Thomas Whitley joined forces to establish United Real Estate Tri-County, a real estate company focused on agents serving Wilson, Nash, Edgecombe and Wayne counties. Contributed photograph]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Down to Business: Agents seek to make a name in Wilson real estate]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/protecting-ncs-medicaid-expansion-364802</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-20T13:46:44.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Protecting NC’s Medicaid expansion]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Dante Pittman]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Protecting NC’s Medicaid expansion]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/granville-briefs-361505</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-19T11:25:39.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Granville briefs]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Granville briefs]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/wohlfeil-files-formal-appeal-with-gcps-361527</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-19T11:25:37.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wohlfeil files formal appeal with GCPS]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Jake Wohlfeil, a teacher at South Granville, files a formal appeal with the Granville County Public Schools System for adverse employment actions.  Contributed photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Wohlfeil files formal appeal with GCPS]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/child-abuse-prevention-month-362997</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-19T11:23:30.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Child abuse prevention month]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/scorers-dominate-times-all-area-hoops-teams-364544</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-19T00:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Scorers dominate Times All-Area hoops teams]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Fike's Jewel Brewington (1) goes up for a layup ahead of Beddingfield's Pinky Marshall, right, as Golden Demons' Jamaria Freeman looks on during an Eastern Carolina Classic game Dec. 26 at Hunt. Brewington and Marshall landed on the Times All-Area team for a third time while Freeman, the Times Girls Player of the Year, recorded her third such honor. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Scorers dominate Times All-Area hoops teams]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/freeman-edwards-did-it-all-as-times-players-of-the-year-364545</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-19T00:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Freeman, Edwards did it all as Times Players of the Year]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Greenfield junior point guard Kobe Edwards (3), left, and Fike senior Jamaria Freeman (5) reign as The Wilson Times Players of the Year after leading their respective teams to 27 wins each and leading the area in scoring. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Freeman, Edwards did it all as Times Players of the Year]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-roundup-knights-rally-past-jpii-for-share-of-cpic-crown-364763</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-18T12:02:06.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Knights rally past JPII for share of CPIC crown]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Greenfield senior Tristan Stancil, hitting the ball during a home game April 8, had three hits and three RBIs as the Knights rallied to beat John Paul II Catholic 6-5 on Thursday, April 17, at Ralph Hodge Family Field. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Knights rally past JPII for share of CPIC crown]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/massey-evans-send-warriors-past-cba-2-0-364759</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-18T10:00:26.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Massey, Evans send Warriors past CBA 2-0]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_35e21b63-f957-5e1a-90dc-db152a344885.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Hunt senior Seth Evans (8) is congratulated by his teammates after a belting a two-run home run in the bottom of the fifth inning of a game against C.B. Aycock on Thursday night, April 17, at Sid Boyette Field. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Massey, Evans send Warriors past CBA 2-0]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/warriors-steam-past-falcons-for-10th-qcc-win-364758</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-18T09:14:02.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Warriors steam past Falcons for 10th QCC win]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Hunt's Natalie Capps (11) goes on a run with C.B. Aycock's Addison Watkins (5) in pursuit during a game Thursday, April 17, at Hunt. Capps scored four goals and had an assist in the Warriors' 7-1 victory. Andy McMurray | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Warriors steam past Falcons for 10th QCC win]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/gardner-ignites-cba-explosion-over-hunt-28-4-364757</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-18T09:10:20.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Gardner ignites CBA explosion over Hunt 28-4]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_74fe5aee-74f2-58eb-93b2-5dc5f07e5100.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[C.B. Aycock's Ashleigh Gardner (8) rips a first-inning double off Hunt pitcher Noah Cheney during a game at Hunt on Thursday, April 17. The Warriors catcher is Hannah Spell. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Gardner ignites CBA explosion over Hunt 28-4]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/tennis-roundup-demons-finish-perfect-4-year-run-in-quad-county-364756</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-18T09:07:40.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[TENNIS ROUNDUP: Demons finish perfect 4-year run in Quad County]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_f467a6eb-1bc2-5e02-bb16-3414093b2a6b.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Fike honored seniors Zach Hill, left, and Brayden Jones before Wednesday's Senior Day win against East Wake, concluding a four-year reign in the 3-A Quad County Conference with a 54-0 record in league play. Paul Durham | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[TENNIS ROUNDUP: Demons finish perfect 4-year run in Quad County]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/deed-transfers/deed-transfers-wilson-county-transactions-from-april-7-11-364207</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-18T08:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Deed transfers: Wilson County transactions from April 7-11]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Stock photo | Pixabay]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Deed transfers: Wilson County transactions from April 7-11]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/church-news-congregations-celebrate-easter-364524</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-18T07:50:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Church news: Congregations celebrate Easter]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Church News submissions can be emailed to churchnews@wilsontimes.com, mailed to The Wilson Times, Attn: Church News, P.O. Box 2447, Wilson, NC 27894 or dropped off at the newspaper’s 126 Nash St. office during business hours. Announcements are not accepted by phone. The deadline is 5 p.m. each Wednesday for publication in Friday editions. Stock photo | Pixabay]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Church news: Congregations celebrate Easter]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-april-18-19-2025-364755</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-18T07:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, April 18-19, 2025]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/council-holds-public-hearing-despite-objection-from-times-364737</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-17T21:38:54.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Council holds public hearing despite objection from Times]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Malcolm Bryant, founder of The Bryant Corp., spoke during a public hearing Thursday night to thank the city for their work the sale and development agreement of the former Cherry Hotel. Christopher Long | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Council holds public hearing despite objection from Times]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/ismail-receives-officer-of-the-yearaward-364550</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-17T15:37:52.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Ismail receives Officer of the Year award]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Police Chief Benny Boykin, from left, stands with Officer of the Year Senior Police Officer Humza Ismail, Maj. Chelsea Sanders and Maj. William Hitchcock at Wednesday's awards ceremony. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Ismail receives Officer of the Year award]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/wilson-county-911-telecommunicators-celebrated-this-week-364659</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-17T15:10:55.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wilson County 911 telecommunicators celebrated this week]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Telecommunicators answer calls at Wilson County's 911 Emergency Communications Center, which is decorated in celebration of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. Olivia Neeley | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Wilson County 911 telecommunicators celebrated this week]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/barton-student-had-to-return-to-home-country-364548</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-17T11:14:50.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Barton student had to return to home country]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <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[Barton student had to return to home country]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/bowling-a-sport-for-family-and-friends-364503</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-17T10:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Bowling: A sport for family and friends]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_6c099de0-882c-52e4-bf53-ac6efdb63337.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Harriet Tyler, 72, of Wilson smiles after bowling a strike at Westview Lanes. Drew C. Wilson | Wilsonian]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Bowling: A sport for family and friends]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/demons-top-bruins-in-first-diamond-meeting-in-9-years-364554</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-17T09:37:58.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Demons top Bruins in first diamond meeting in 9 years]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_61c93b09-b45a-5b0f-8678-a9615132167e.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Fike High starting pitcher Evan Ferrell watches his delivery to a Beddingfield batter during a game Wednesday afternoon, April 16, on the Bruins' diamond. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Demons top Bruins in first diamond meeting in 9 years]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/105-year-old-church-gets-new-congregation-364410</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
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            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-17T08:07:33.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[105-year-old church gets new congregation]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Bishop Justin Barnes stands on the stage at the century-old church where, as a child, he used to sing and speak. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
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      <![CDATA[105-year-old church gets new congregation]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-roundup-fike-returns-favor-to-ala-johnston-10-7-364556</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-17T08:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Fike returns favor to ALA-Johnston 10-7]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_9907a654-0430-5bef-b9bc-3ce127bbf45c.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Fike senior Aleah Thompson, taking a swing during a home game April 8, had two hits and two RBIs as the Golden Demons won 10-7 at ALA-Johnston in Clayton on Wednesday, April 16. Paul Durham | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Fike returns favor to ALA-Johnston 10-7]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/for-your-health-patient-thankful-for-hospital-care-364521</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-17T07:47:59.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[For Your Health: Patient thankful for hospital care]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_c1edd9ae-aee4-5ce0-ba03-c59fd8eaed13.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Sarah Pollock]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[For Your Health: Patient thankful for hospital care]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/water-concerns-spark-outrage-in-elm-city-364518</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-17T07:25:31.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Water concerns spark outrage in Elm City]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_2942dba7-d36b-5cf7-bce6-54041b49a69f.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Elm City's water systems operator James Pittman, left, and compliance coordinator Becky Manning tell the board why the town received nearly $28,000 in fines from the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality. Christopher Long | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Water concerns spark outrage in Elm City]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/farris-thomas-law-student-athlete-of-the-week-kaylie-love-southern-nash-high-364532</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-17T07:01:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Farris & Thomas Law Student-Athlete of the Week: Kaylie Love, Southern Nash High]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_6cba3cd0-9ed3-583b-9c2e-6dfa8a535663.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Kaylie Love, Southern Nash High]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Farris & Thomas Law Student-Athlete of the Week: Kaylie Love, Southern Nash High]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/joy-is-all-around-us-if-we-look-364526</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-17T07:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Joy is all around us — if we look]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_6d51dd75-4a26-5657-8816-93fce13bc51d.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[E.J. Proctor]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Joy is all around us — if we look]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/barton-roundup-bulldogs-claim-3rd-straight-conference-carolinas-mens-golf-crown-364656</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-17T06:59:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[BARTON ROUNDUP: Bulldogs claim 3rd straight Conference Carolinas men’s golf crown]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_20fab418-9388-54e2-9396-230443d5f37f.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Barton College men's golfers display the Bulldogs' third consecutive Conference Carolinas championship after winning the 54-hole tournament Tuesday at The Carolina Country Club in Spartanburg, S.C. Barton College]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[BARTON ROUNDUP: Bulldogs claim 3rd straight Conference Carolinas men’s golf crown]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/middle-school-roundup-vikings-clinch-tac-south-soccer-banner-364555</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-17T06:55:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[MIDDLE SCHOOL ROUNDUP: Vikings clinch TAC South soccer banner]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/junior-varsity-cyclones-finish-unbeaten-season-364536</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-17T06:50:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[JUNIOR VARSITY: Cyclones finish unbeaten season]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_56e1eb82-a6ae-51ee-8398-966fc6fe3542.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The Community Christian School junior varsity girls soccer team finished an unbeaten season at 9-0-1 with a 7-2 defeat of Trinity Christian of Greenville on Monday, April 14, at CCS. Contributed photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[JUNIOR VARSITY: Cyclones finish unbeaten season]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-april-17-18-2025-364525</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-17T06:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, April 17-18, 2025]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/catch-that-truck-batts-food-truck-owners-treat-customers-like-family-364477</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-16T15:45:51.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Catch that Truck: Batts Food Truck owners treat customers like family]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_02499b0a-de96-5ef6-966e-a7a0fc44f12d.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Shateck Batts, owner of Batts Family Food Truck, gets fries ready before he loads them down with homemade chili and cheese sauce. Olivia Neeley | Wilsonian]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Catch that Truck: Batts Food Truck owners treat customers like family]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/culture-of-life-requires-respect-for-women-364473</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-16T15:01:11.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Culture of life requires respect for women]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_6e865be9-9fb3-5af1-ab2c-f5a0f811dfb7.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Culture of life requires respect for women]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/amc-theater-might-reopen-this-weekend-364443</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-16T12:05:19.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[AMC theater might reopen this weekend]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_efb7d7fb-64af-577c-892b-7f41fd32b876.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[AMC hourly manager Jordan Gill waits to talk to patrons in front of the AMC Classic Wilson 10 on Wednesday morning. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[AMC theater might reopen this weekend]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/citys-annual-spring-clean-up-next-week-364416</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-16T11:12:27.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[City’s annual spring clean-up next week]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_e560b6d1-fc2c-545b-8967-3969cab653cf.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Stock photo | GregReese via Pixabay]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[City’s annual spring clean-up next week]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/middle-and-high-schools-to-get-new-cafeteria-seating-364407</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-16T10:57:27.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Middle and high schools to get new cafeteria seating]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_9c7b85bc-3583-51d7-83b4-aea3a37c4ce7.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson County Board of Education Vice Chairman Rhyan Breen, left, and Wilson County Superintendent Lane Mills, right, look over documents during an April 7 special board meeting.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Middle and high schools to get new cafeteria seating]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/warriors-take-final-county-title-at-willow-springs-364405</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-16T08:45:14.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Warriors take final county title at Willow Springs]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_2bbce449-fecf-52ff-8223-8aba0b43cde7.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Hunt senior Thomas Pope watches his putt during the Wilson County Championship match against Fike on Tuesday, April 15, at Willow Springs Country Club. Tom Ham | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Warriors take final county title at Willow Springs]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/sallie-b-teams-sweep-kingdom-meet-364404</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-16T08:42:22.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Sallie B teams sweep Kingdom meet]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_d5715379-7532-5e6d-abb7-6ad79e406c53.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Sallie B. Howard School freshman Samaria Miller, shown running a relay race during the Scott Jones Memorial Classic, threw a school-record 110-8 in the discus as the Eagles girls and boys swept a multi-team meet hosted by Louisburg High on Tuesday, April 15.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Sallie B teams sweep Kingdom meet]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/dress-for-success-holding-awareness-luncheon-364307</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-16T08:12:42.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Dress for Success holding awareness luncheon]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_f50c4aca-9062-513d-8b94-bc895b70a62f.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Dress for Success is holding its third annual luncheon to raise money for another year of service. Dress for Success equips women with resources, such as interview clothing and classes, to prepare them for professional careers. The mobile unit pictured is a shop on wheels for the nonprofit. Contributed photograph]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Dress for Success holding awareness luncheon]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/entertainment-plus/new-library-books-kids-will-love-little-blue-truck-and-racer-red-364361</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-16T08:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[New library books: Kids will love ‘Little Blue Truck and Racer Red’]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_edd89001-f588-5784-a05c-81090c5f66b2.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The Wilson County Public Library's main branch at 249 Nash St. N. is shown. Contributed photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[New library books: Kids will love ‘Little Blue Truck and Racer Red’]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/middle-school-vikings-take-thriller-over-wildcats-6-5-364403</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-16T07:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[MIDDLE SCHOOL: Vikings take thriller over Wildcats, 6-5]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-roundup-warriors-keep-heat-on-in-qcc-chase-364406</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-16T06:45:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Warriors keep heat on in QCC chase]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-april-16-17-2025-364394</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-16T06:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, April 16-17, 2025]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/sheriffs-budget-request-includes-new-technology-364374</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-15T16:18:02.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Sheriff’s budget request includes new technology]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_8843bfcc-e8fc-5f4f-bf4a-8ede10e8bcfc.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson County Sheriff Calvin Woodard presents the sheriff’s office 2025-26 proposed budget to commissioners Monday. Commissioners are in the midst of budget discussions for the next fiscal year. Olivia Neeley | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Sheriff’s budget request includes new technology]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/charlottes-web-spins-again-364383</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-15T16:03:06.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[‘Charlotte’s Web’ spins again]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_4f8aa2d7-f888-54b2-94bf-c71f59a01ce4.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The Edna Boykin Cultural Center is shown on Nash Street in downtown Wilson.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[‘Charlotte’s Web’ spins again]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/man-injured-after-stepping-into-highway-364363</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-15T14:32:16.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Man injured after stepping into highway]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <![CDATA[North Carolina State Highway Patrol Troopers and other first responders look at scene where a pedestrian was truck and injured seriously on Interstate 587 at the NC 222/111 overpass Tuesday in Wilson County. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Man injured after stepping into highway]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/registration-open-for-run-the-branch-364330</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-15T12:28:58.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Registration open for Run the Branch]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_7b17506a-7e43-5521-bb49-3204e155bfed.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Clayton's Run the Branch 5K returns on May 10.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Registration open for Run the Branch]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/hoffman-recognized-a-top-wealth-adviser-in-state-364309</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-15T11:45:37.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Hoffman recognized a top wealth adviser in state]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Kim Hoffman of Wilson was named among the Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors in 2025.  The team at Edward Jones includes, from left, Graham Parker, Hunter Hoffman, Kim Hoffman, Leigh Jackson, Lindsey Gardner and Fran Geraghty.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Hoffman recognized a top wealth adviser in state]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/waiting-list-opens-april-28-for-varita-court-apartments-364303</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-15T10:35:41.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Waiting list opens April 28 for Varita Court Apartments]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The waiting list for Varita Court Apartments opens April 28. Contributed photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Waiting list opens April 28 for Varita Court Apartments]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/entertainment-plus/gig-in-the-park-cranks-up-season-april-24-364296</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-15T09:14:48.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Gig in the Park cranks up season April 24]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_45fdfe43-6a77-5e30-85d7-2b42f4905cc4.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Folks gather at Whirligig Park for a concert last year at Gig in the Park. The annual series starts back April 24. Janelle Clevinger | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Gig in the Park cranks up season April 24]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/demons-blank-falcons-3-0-to-keep-pace-in-qcc-364294</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-15T07:57:58.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Demons blank Falcons 3-0 to keep pace in QCC]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_4b278584-4e6e-564c-ab6f-d6a26587152d.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Fike senior Karys Wheeler (1) is marked by C.B. Aycock's Keytah Kermode (23) as Golden Falcons head coach Todd Forgette watches from the sideline at Hardy Talton Stadium during a game Monday, April 14, at CBA. Andy McMurray | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Demons blank Falcons 3-0 to keep pace in QCC]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/cyclones-prep-for-tuesday-showdown-with-senior-night-romp-364293</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-15T07:55:26.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Cyclones prep for Tuesday showdown with Senior Night romp]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_8258a1fd-6162-59a1-8cb0-1cbe919c1eb0.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Community Christian senior Gracie Beamon, executing a throw-in during a home game April 10, was one of four seniors recognized before the Cyclones' 8-0 home win over Trinity Christian on Monday, April 14. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Cyclones prep for Tuesday showdown with Senior Night romp]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/memories-of-ferrell-color-his-vast-legacy-as-coach-teacher-364292</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-15T07:53:25.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Memories of Ferrell color his vast legacy as coach, teacher]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_e3faed01-c537-5fcf-9d6b-8f5bbb350957.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Clay Johnson, left, and Charlie Bedgood, right, who planned the reunion of the 1974 Fike High baseball team, enjoy a moment with Coach Gilbert Ferrell on July 21, 2019, at Parker's Barbecue Restaurant. Russell Rawlings | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Memories of Ferrell color his vast legacy as coach, teacher]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/nice-job-coach-364291</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-15T07:46:08.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Nice job, Coach]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_8a521a08-2a18-556d-b94c-78d55a112b92.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Former Fike High baseball head coach and athletic director Gilbert Ferrell walks onto the baseball field that bears his name prior to a game April 26, 2018, at which Ferrell and his 1968 state 4-A champion Fike team was honored. Paul Durham | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Nice job, Coach]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/daniels-scores-charger-win-pacitti-takes-any-car-thriller-at-southern-national-364290</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-15T07:42:41.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Daniels scores Charger win; Pacitti takes Any Car thriller at Southern National]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_57c5e943-a758-5721-b573-b474bb67ab6d.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Daniels scores Charger win; Pacitti takes Any Car thriller at Southern National]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/middle-school-elm-city-nash-central-stay-unbeaten-after-1-1-tie-364288</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-15T07:40:05.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[MIDDLE SCHOOL: Elm City, Nash Central stay unbeaten after 1-1 tie]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-april-15-16-2025-364289</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-15T07:38:37.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, April 15-16, 2025]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/city-works-on-erosion-control-at-dam-364260</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-14T20:18:31.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[City works on erosion control at dam]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_c81e606c-36a5-5352-bddb-9a9117d0b287.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[An excavator picks up stones to be placed along the shoreline west of Wiggins Mill dam Monday as a measure to reduce erosion in future flooding events. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[City works on erosion control at dam]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/our-opinion-livestock-show-delights-elm-city-disappoints-364280</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-14T18:04:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Our Opinion: Livestock show delights; Elm City disappoints]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_8a9eb41b-ef64-5dcd-8831-9376a65e3b8d.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Participants in the 74h annual Wilson County 4-H Livestock Show and Sale gather for awards in a packed show-ring barn at the Wilson County American Legion Fairgrounds.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Our Opinion: Livestock show delights; Elm City disappoints]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/seeds-of-hope-food-delivery-will-fill-cupboards-364208</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-14T16:07:49.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Seeds of Hope food delivery will fill cupboards]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_7bc9a657-72d0-51a0-9547-e3c16746b95e.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Volunteers unpack food at Seeds of Hope Wilson after a Monday delivery from the Food Bank of North Carolina and Amexcan.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Seeds of Hope food delivery will fill cupboards]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/ribbon-cut-at-pickleball-courts-364125</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-14T08:16:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Ribbon cut at pickleball courts]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_7fed482b-3f0d-5b07-ae8d-f88c6a97a0b1.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson City Council members, Wilson Parks and Recreation leaders, pickleball supporters and others cut the ribbon at an official dedication of the new Gillette Pickleball Complex Friday evening in Wilson.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Ribbon cut at pickleball courts]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/forever-firebirds-elite-eight-form-charter-southern-nash-hof-class-364124</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-14T07:56:02.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Forever Firebirds: Elite eight form charter Southern Nash HOF class]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_93528f37-46d0-5626-bf59-e4735013bc38.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Southern Nash High Athletic Hall of Fame charter inductees, from left, Alton Tyre, Julius Peppers and Ray Davis talk following the enshrinement banquet Saturday evening, April 12, in the school's gymnasium. Carl Copeland | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Forever Firebirds: Elite eight form charter Southern Nash HOF class]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/southern-nashs-elite-eight-the-perfect-group-364123</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-14T07:48:25.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Southern Nash’s ‘Elite Eight’ the perfect group]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_9e1e7209-8311-526f-83fb-40428e5a9e0e.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Charter members of the Southern Nash High Athletic Hall of Fame, from left, Anna Tharrington, Meka Battle, Anthony High, brother of the late Derrick High; Brian Foster, Julius Peppers, Alton Tyre, Rosalie Bardin and Ray Davis, were enshrined Saturday evening, April 12, in a banquet in the school's gymnasium. Carl Copeland | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Southern Nash’s ‘Elite Eight’ the perfect group]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-roundup-warriors-top-millbrook-in-strike-out-cancer-game-364122</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-14T07:44:40.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Warriors top Millbrook in Strike Out Cancer game]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_ff53ab3e-c4c0-5c53-bf5c-ff190a76e5e5.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Hunt's Stone Massey, clapping during a home game April 1 at Sid Boyette Field, picked up the win on the mound Saturday, April 12, as the Warriors won 4-1 against Millbrook in a Strike Out Cancer showcase game at Apex Friendship High. Jim Such | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Warriors top Millbrook in Strike Out Cancer game]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/diamond-ring-lost-at-whirligig-park-found-returned-364046</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-14T07:18:03.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Diamond ring lost at Whirligig Park found, returned]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_965626f6-048b-5d6a-ad9a-193488cf2ae1.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Jane Lewis holds the ring that was lost and then found four months later in Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park. Contributed photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Diamond ring lost at Whirligig Park found, returned]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-april-14-15-2025-364097</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-14T07:04:32.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, April 14-15, 2025]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/county-budget-process-begins-as-departments-present-requests-364066</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-13T19:08:24.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[County budget process begins as departments present requests]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_0a903e0e-8ea1-53e5-b805-b66c4621444f.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson County Commissioner Chairman Rob Boyette, right, and Vice Chairman Leslie Atkinson listen to department leaders Thursday night during the 2025-26 budget discussions.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[County budget process begins as departments present requests]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/elm-city-fined-nearly-28000-by-ncdeq-364093</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-13T18:27:38.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Elm City fined nearly $28,000 by NCDEQ]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_a92b21d0-7c1a-5d26-9e0d-477be345db3c.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[James Pittman, registered agent for Elm City's wastewater management, stands in front of the lagoon that leads to the town's sprayfields. Town officials say state violations and penalties related to sprayfields and lagoons such as the one pictured are the result of aging infrastructure and a lack of funding. Christopher Long | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Elm City fined nearly $28,000 by NCDEQ]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/entertainment-plus/clarinetist-guest-performer-for-sunday-concert-364091</loc>
    <news:news>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-13T16:40:15.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Clarinetist guest performer for Sunday concert]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_562526b8-4b43-5693-bcea-b749521bc794.jpg</image:loc>
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    <![CDATA[Janghyun Thomas Kim, an internationally recognized clarinetist, will perform with the Barton College/ Wilson Symphony Orchestra Sunday afternoon. Contributed photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Clarinetist guest performer for Sunday concert]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/down-to-business-gracie-jiu-jitsu-focuses-on-self-defense-364068</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-13T16:23:53.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Down to Business: Gracie Jiu Jitsu focuses on self defense]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_19174107-26a8-5097-8d1b-2f554cc4b7ae.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Students pay attention to rolling techniques as instructor Hunter Wright demonstrates how to fall safely from the upright position at Gracie Jiu Jitsu. Christopher Long | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Down to Business: Gracie Jiu Jitsu focuses on self defense]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-roundup-cyclones-rip-pamlico-christian-364083</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-12T08:41:15.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Cyclones rip Pamlico Christian]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_d11deb8d-0a0f-5d54-bc3c-313d1045d0fb.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Community Christian's Trinity Bolden, watching her shot headed for the goal during a home match Thursday, April 10, scored two goals in the Cyclones' 9-0 win at home Friday against Pamlico Christian. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Cyclones rip Pamlico Christian]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/barton-to-hold-4th-annual-blue-white-game-on-saturday-at-truist-364081</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-12T08:27:06.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Barton to hold 4th annual Blue-White Game on Saturday at Truist]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_3ac14f54-30ff-5aaa-a309-b57cbec32724.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Barton players run onto Electric Supply Co. Field at Truist Stadium for the first game of the 2024 season against West Virginia State on Sept. 5. The Bulldogs will hold their sixth annual Blue-White intrasquad spring game Saturday evening at 6 at Truist. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Barton to hold 4th annual Blue-White Game on Saturday at Truist]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/hamilton-named-14th-barton-womens-soccer-head-coach-364079</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-12T08:24:36.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Hamilton named 14th Barton women’s soccer head coach]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_985ca895-ab86-57bc-a5a0-191821847ec3.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Jason Hamilton]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Hamilton named 14th Barton women’s soccer head coach]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/middle-school-vikings-blank-cougars-to-set-up-showdown-364078</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-12T08:22:11.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[MIDDLE SCHOOL: Vikings blank Cougars to set up showdown]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-april-12-13-2025-364077</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-12T08:20:49.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, April 12-13, 2025]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/new-library-books-classic-supercars-added-to-collection-363896</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-12T08:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[New library books: ‘Classic Supercars’ added to collection]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_87a136bd-5b5b-59a4-9fd7-5d14be279126.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The Wilson County Public Library's main branch at 249 Nash St. N. is shown. Contributed photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[New library books: ‘Classic Supercars’ added to collection]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/job-and-resource-fair-set-for-wednesday-363933</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-11T11:44:11.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Job and resource fair set for Wednesday]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_f1d23a5d-1c70-5f66-a81f-217f7f393b18.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Job and resource fair set for Wednesday]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/store-clerk-stabbed-in-chest-in-robbery-364026</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-11T11:37:16.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Store clerk stabbed in chest in robbery]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_db3c104a-c53e-599f-b586-f4fffe55883e.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Antwon Moore]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Store clerk stabbed in chest in robbery]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/elm-city-fined-nearly-28000-by-ncdeq-364022</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-11T09:44:25.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Elm City fined nearly $28,000 by NCDEQ]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_7a712b32-82ab-5966-8759-55bab9b6df1c.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[James Pittman, registed agent for Elm City's wastewater management, stand in front of the lagoon which leads to the town's sprayfields. City officials say state violations and penalties related to sprayfields and lagoons such as the one pictured are the result of aging infrastructure and a lack of funding. Christopher Long | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Elm City fined nearly $28,000 by NCDEQ]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/deed-transfers/deed-transfers-wilson-county-transactions-from-march-31-to-april-4-363513</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-11T09:28:25.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Deed transfers: Wilson County transactions from March 31 to April 4]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_6d2b14d2-b5c4-5ed7-b11f-8ac0666934a5.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Stock photo | Pixabay]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Deed transfers: Wilson County transactions from March 31 to April 4]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/demons-to-send-6-to-regional-but-no-qcc-crown-this-time-364018</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-11T08:52:15.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Demons to send 6 to regional but no QCC crown this time]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_a7cf7462-1993-54a0-bce5-90f7acc3cb42.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Fike's Cian Bonner, foreground, turns as he is hit by a smash by C.B. Aycock's Nathan Call, right, as CBA's Journey Perry watches in the back ground during their 3-A Quad County Conference doubles tournament semifinals match Thursday, April 10, at Barton College's Michalak Tennis Complex. Paul Durham | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Demons to send 6 to regional but no QCC crown this time]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/entertainment-plus/artist-shares-vision-for-growth-in-elm-city-362525</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-11T08:38:26.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Artist shares vision for growth in Elm City]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_289cd1b8-0a5c-5e9f-9af6-f8823fe578b3.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Local artist Russell Michael has a vision for what Elm City's future could look like, and it starts with painted canvases and metal frames he welded together. Christopher Long | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Artist shares vision for growth in Elm City]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/firebirds-battle-past-gryphons-11-1-364017</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-11T08:29:32.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Firebirds ‘Battle’ past Gryphons, 11-1]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_1a1bed16-46f6-57f9-afe0-5ea75ec317b5.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Southern Nash's Jeremiah Battle delivers a pitch during a home game against Rocky Mount on Thursday, April 10. Carl Copeland | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Firebirds ‘Battle’ past Gryphons, 11-1]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/cyclones-handle-mount-calvary-as-macaa-home-stretch-looms-364016</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-11T08:27:35.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Cyclones handle Mount Calvary as MACAA home stretch looms]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_a32f0ba2-3f27-596f-a229-3d930d73ea40.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Community Christian's Bella Edwards (11) looks for an opening as a Mount Calvary Christian player defends during a game at CCS on Thursday, April 10. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Cyclones handle Mount Calvary as MACAA home stretch looms]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-roundup-knights-clip-wayne-christian-for-11th-straight-win-364015</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-11T08:25:35.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Knights clip Wayne Christian for 11th straight win]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_01982f0f-2482-5991-933f-d26f66663c74.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Greenfield senior Tristan Stancil, pitching in a home game Tuesday against Wayne Christian, picked up his second save of the week as the Knights won 3-2 at Wayne Christian on Thursday, April 10. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Knights clip Wayne Christian for 11th straight win]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/ladybirds-honor-their-past-with-doubleheader-sweep-of-gryphons-364014</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-11T08:24:12.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Ladybirds honor their past with doubleheader sweep of Gryphons]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_ee508557-06ed-5f4a-88d7-de96078f6d2f.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Southern Nash's Paisley Baker fired a five-inning perfect game in a 7-0 win over Rocky Mount in the second game of a home doubleheader for the Ladybirds on Thursday, April 10. Carl Copeland | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Ladybirds honor their past with doubleheader sweep of Gryphons]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-april-11-12-2025-363993</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-11T08:21:53.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, April 11-12, 2025]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/church-news-churches-announce-palm-sunday-services-363888</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-11T07:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Church news: Churches announce Palm Sunday services]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_c2a3988f-765a-5722-8f5e-ca7d623b0b33.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Church News submissions can be emailed to churchnews@wilsontimes.com, mailed to The Wilson Times, Attn: Church News, P.O. Box 2447, Wilson, NC 27894 or dropped off at the newspaper’s 126 Nash St. office during business hours. Announcements are not accepted by phone. The deadline is 5 p.m. each Wednesday for publication in Friday editions. Stock photo | Pixabay]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Church news: Churches announce Palm Sunday services]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/special-olympians-shine-in-spring-games-363921</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-10T19:12:51.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Special Olympians shine in Spring Games]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_487feb62-e180-5455-8ccb-500057350316.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Jaylen Thorpe, 10, from Wells Elementary School, throws a ball during Thursday’s Wilson County Special Olympics Spring Game. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Special Olympians shine in Spring Games]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/united-way-of-wilson-county-honors-annual-champions-363899</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-10T10:56:45.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[United Way of Wilson County honors annual champions]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_daf0e94c-c09e-5b35-afd8-6187e1e7a2a3.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[On Wednesday morning, the United Way of Wilson celebrated companies and individuals who were key in making its 2024 fundraising campaign successful. From left are Lindsay Yount and Susan Cannon with Purdue Pharmaceuticals; Amber Lynch with Wilson County Schools; Dolly Sherrod with Truist; Lakesha Alston with Bridgstone Americas; and Amy Williamson and Matt Shaw with the city of Wilson. Janelle Clevinger | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[United Way of Wilson County honors annual champions]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/wilson-medical-center-names-vice-president-of-operations-363897</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-10T10:09:29.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wilson Medical Center names vice president of operations]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[Susan R. Burroughs]]>
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      <![CDATA[Wilson Medical Center names vice president of operations]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/dashing-for-eggs-363894</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
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            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-10T09:44:08.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Dashing for eggs]]>
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    <![CDATA[Children dash onto the green field at Greater Rotary Park to gather 7,000 candy-filled eggs at the city-sponsored Easter Egg Dash Tuesday afternoon. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Dashing for eggs]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/nash-county-deputies-seek-missing-man-363890</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-10T09:12:54.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Nash County deputies seek missing man]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Nash County deputies seek missing man]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/demons-advance-3-entries-to-qcc-semifinals-363887</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-10T08:22:57.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Demons advance 3 entries to QCC semifinals]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Fike senior Brayden Jones gets ready to hit the ball during his quarterfinals singles match at the 3-A Quad County Conference tournament Wednesday, April 9, at Barton College's Michalak Tennis Complex. Paul Durham | Times]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Demons advance 3 entries to QCC semifinals]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/warriors-push-aside-wildcats-to-continue-qcc-string-363880</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-10T07:07:15.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Warriors push aside Wildcats to continue QCC string]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Hunt senior Kamryn Graybeal gets off a shot between two West Johnston defenders during a match Wednesday, April 9, at West Johnston in Benson. Andy McMurray | Special to the Times]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Warriors push aside Wildcats to continue QCC string]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-roundup-warriors-slip-at-west-johnston-4-1-363886</loc>
    <news:news>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-10T06:25:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Warriors slip at West Johnston, 4-1]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/farris-thomas-law-student-athlete-of-the-week-nathan-reyes-sallie-b-howard-school-363873</loc>
    <news:news>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-10T06:05:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Farris & Thomas Law Student-Athlete of the Week: Nathan Reyes, Sallie B. Howard School]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Nathan Reyes, Sallie B. Howard School]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Farris & Thomas Law Student-Athlete of the Week: Nathan Reyes, Sallie B. Howard School]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/believe-the-best-is-yet-to-come-and-make-it-happen-363872</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-10T06:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Believe the best is yet to come and make it happen]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[E.J. Proctor]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Believe the best is yet to come and make it happen]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-april-10-11-2025-363871</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-10T05:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, April 10-11, 2025]]>
        </news:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/popular-plant-sale-fundraiser-is-saturday-f1c182e6</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-09T20:29:50.121Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Popular plant sale fundraiser is Saturday]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_c51e2276-6cf6-4ac8-81b9-e7cde724f6f8.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Popular plant sale fundraiser is Saturday]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/easy-cheesy-slow-cooker-soup-feeds-a-crowd-b6197db0</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-09T19:56:44.492Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Easy, cheesy slow cooker soup feeds a crowd]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_bd9a0146-9075-455f-90db-a5e21bf99437.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Easy, cheesy slow cooker soup feeds a crowd]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/church-news-bcb447b3</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-09T17:43:55.349Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Church News]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_c12fab9c-a535-47d7-8f72-1ad06cf02e08.PNG</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Church News]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/artisans-stay-true-to-vollis-simpsons-vision-363845</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-09T16:44:27.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Artisans stay true to Vollis Simpson's vision]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_08f29617-c4bf-5749-9e88-a95ab24ca1de.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Conservators Mel Bowen, left, and Sam Price walk a part of the Barbecue whirligig down Douglas Street on Wednesday. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Artisans stay true to Vollis Simpson's vision]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/court-official-warns-of-jury-duty-scam-363840</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-09T16:06:36.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Court official warns of jury duty scam]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The Wilson County Courthouse is shown in this Times file photo.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Court official warns of jury duty scam]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/water-tank-gets-a-bath-363846</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-09T15:58:29.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Water tank gets a bath]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_61b773d5-678f-50b3-808f-e8d173f4c306.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Fernando Gonzalez with USG Water Solutions power washes the million-gallon city of Wilson Pine Street elevated water tank Wednesday afternoon as part of a painting contract. Drew C. Wilson |Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Water tank gets a bath]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/knights-start-big-hang-on-to-beat-wayne-christian-363836</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-09T14:11:53.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Knights start big, hang on to beat Wayne Christian]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_5afdfb72-312b-5cca-b52b-344ecf74500f.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Greenfield's Cianan Braundel, left, scores a run as he ducks to avoid the ball that is headed for Wayne Christian pitcher Nate Peck (8) during a game Tuesday, April 8, at Ralph Hodge Family Field. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Knights start big, hang on to beat Wayne Christian]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/demons-build-10-1-walkoff-win-over-sss-363835</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-09T14:08:35.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Demons build 10-1 walkoff win over SSS]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_17afb789-7e36-5469-9398-c0fb7912717d.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Fike freshman Jaide Simpkins (8) dribbles between a pair of Smithfield-Selma defenders as senior teammate Sam Mallol (4) watches during a home game Tuesday, April 8. Paul Durham | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Demons build 10-1 walkoff win over SSS]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/sbh-asks-commissioners-for-436000-to-expand-cte-program-363660</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-09T10:46:30.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[SBH asks commissioners for $436,000 to expand CTE program]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_b4000324-bed3-50af-a9e1-a6784c66a1be.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[JoAnne Woodard, founder and executive director of Sallie B. Howard School of Arts & Science, speaks to county commissioners during the public comment section of their regular monthly meeting Monday.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[SBH asks commissioners for $436,000 to expand CTE program]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/entertainment-plus/audition-dates-set-for-fame-the-musical-363702</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-09T10:26:41.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Audition dates set for ‘Fame, The Musical’]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Auditions for "Fame, The Musical" are Monday and Tuesday at Wilson Arts. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Audition dates set for ‘Fame, The Musical’]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/for-your-health-april-is-parkinsons-disease-awareness-month-363837</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-09T09:40:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[For Your Health: April is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_0567bd64-4471-55ea-a5e4-dd354c1640d0.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[For Your Health: April is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/demons-spotless-in-18-1-thrashing-of-spartans-363698</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-09T08:02:25.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Demons spotless in 18-1 thrashing of Spartans]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_21f0ed18-2384-5047-9ea1-67d7d5666a25.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Fike's Cheyanne Mercer makes contact with the ball during at-bat against Smithfield-Selma on Tuesday, April 8, at Fike. Paul Durham | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Demons spotless in 18-1 thrashing of Spartans]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/millbrook-wears-down-warriors-16-3-363697</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-09T08:00:11.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Millbrook wears down Warriors, 16-3]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_b5116cee-a2b7-5798-a12d-9da5a0267190.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Hunt's Kaylee Wilkins (11) flips the ball through the air as Millbrook's Lily Omar (2) reaches for it during a game at Hunt on Tuesday, April 8. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Millbrook wears down Warriors, 16-3]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-roundup-knights-fall-again-to-cape-fear-academy-363699</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-09T07:40:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Knights fall again to Cape Fear Academy]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_2b74c4d7-7ee7-5371-b56b-e578d21db917.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Greenfield seniors Louise Smith (23) and Anna-Ramsey Watson (26) keep their eyes on the ball as it comes down between them and a pair of Cape Fear Academy players during a game Tuesday, April 8, at Forbes Field. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Knights fall again to Cape Fear Academy]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/renfrow-chasing-first-win-at-southern-national-363696</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-09T07:05:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Renfrow chasing first win at Southern National]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_5bfc1071-1410-59e3-ba13-9013db9eb445.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Driver Davis Renfrow gets ready for a race at Southern National Motorsports Park in March 2025. Andy Marquis 
 Honey Badger Entertainment & Media]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Renfrow chasing first win at Southern National]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-april-9-10-2025-363695</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-09T07:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, April 9-10, 2025]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/our-opinion-wilson-county-leads-way-in-protecting-pets-363693</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-08T23:07:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Our Opinion: Wilson County leads way in protecting pets]]>
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    <![CDATA[Stock photo | Lepale via Pixabay ]]>
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      <![CDATA[Our Opinion: Wilson County leads way in protecting pets]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/doge-the-private-school-vouchers-363671</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-08T17:15:30.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[‘DOGE’ the private school vouchers]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[‘DOGE’ the private school vouchers]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/board-approves-frederick-douglass-design-plans-363648</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-08T14:48:45.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Board approves Frederick Douglass design plans]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Oakley Collier Architects shared a preliminary conceptual design for the new Frederick Douglass Elementary School on Monday during a meeting with the Wilson County Board of Education. Architects said the color of the school hasn’t been chosen yet. This is only a conceptual rendering.]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Board approves Frederick Douglass design plans]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/local-students-treated-to-nba-experience-363654</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-08T13:43:15.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Local students treated to NBA experience]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Local students, many from Wilson Preparatory Academy, met with NBA player Coby White and then watched him play in Charlotte on Sunday. Contributed photo]]>
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      <![CDATA[Local students treated to NBA experience]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/church-honors-waymakers-of-nc-363596</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-08T11:48:43.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Church honors Waymakers of NC]]>
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    <![CDATA[Jackson Chapel First Missionary Baptist Church honored Everette Speight, right, and wife Dr. Tonya Simpson, center, of Waymakers of NC for a three-year partnership of service to the community. The partnership provides members of the community with a hot meal every second Sunday from noon to 3 p.m. in the Jackson Chapel Church parking lot. “Community development and church outreach ministry is one of the most important elements of pastoral ministry,” said Bishop Shelton Daniel, left. “I am grateful for this phenomenal opportunity and partnership.” Contributed photo]]>
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      <![CDATA[Church honors Waymakers of NC]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/sale-raises-360k-for-scholarships-projects-363343</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-08T11:10:15.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Sale raises $360K for scholarships, projects]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Participants in the 74th annual Wilson County 4-H Livestock Show and Sale gather for awards at a packed barn at the Wilson County American Legion Fairgrounds. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Sale raises $360K for scholarships, projects]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/entertainment-plus/whirligig-park-plans-special-events-in-april-363580</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-08T10:06:21.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Whirligig Park plans special events in April]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Events are planned in April while the Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park nonprofit is Casita Brewing Company's nonprofit of the month. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Whirligig Park plans special events in April]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/entertainment-plus/barton-hosts-annual-forum-on-rare-book-collection-363578</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-08T09:50:09.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Barton hosts annual forum on rare book collection]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_b6e0684d-0c4c-5bc6-8369-aefa91bc0ee6.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The public is invited to the K.D. Kennedy Jr. Rare Book Room & Special Collections Forum April 15. Contributed photo]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Barton hosts annual forum on rare book collection]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/pickleball-facility-to-debut-officially-with-grand-opening-tournament-this-weekend-363577</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-08T07:58:38.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Pickleball Facility to debut officially with Grand Opening Tournament this weekend]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_b50c6087-b2df-526e-a957-6fbb22012529.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[In this drone photo from Wilson Parks and Recreation Department, the first phase is complete for the City of Wilson Pickleball Facility, which houses 26 courts, including eight covered courts, as well as a picnic area, concession stand and lots of shaded areas and ample parking.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Pickleball Facility to debut officially with Grand Opening Tournament this weekend]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-april-8-9-2025-363573</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-08T07:55:21.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, April 8-9, 2025]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/wilsons-legislative-goals-werent-developed-in-a-vacuum-363557</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-07T16:52:22.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wilson’s legislative goals weren’t developed in a vacuum]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_ff72357b-de6c-59f9-9402-d578dc894d1b.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Mayor Carlton Stevens is shown during the Wilson City Council’s June meeting.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Wilson’s legislative goals weren’t developed in a vacuum]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/welcome-to-the-party-363556</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-07T16:42:50.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Welcome to the Party!]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_7d4be769-cfa4-513d-96b8-30abf585da7f.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson County Democratic Party Chair Mahalia Witter-Merithew joins other electioneers in providing information and sample ballots during one-stop early voting in October.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Welcome to the Party!]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/talk-back-readers-weigh-in-on-warbirds-stadium-plans-363555</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-07T16:34:45.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Talk Back: Readers weigh in on Warbirds stadium plans]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_915f9c55-f5af-5a01-a4be-f67765134767.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Welders and other workers continue assembly of the baseball stadium under construction in downtown Wilson.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Talk Back: Readers weigh in on Warbirds stadium plans]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/elm-city-middle-school-students-take-over-whirlidogs-caf-363489</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-07T11:25:11.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Elm City Middle School students take over WhirliDogs Café]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_3187976d-cc81-57b7-bfe5-23f8299d239b.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Elm City Middle School student Elizabeth Edgerton, 14, center, serves customers at WhirliDogs Café during Saturday's first café takeover, where students volunteered alongside staff to support the café’s mission of inclusivity.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Elm City Middle School students take over WhirliDogs Café]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/griffin-case-moves-forward-challenging-479-wilson-votes-363488</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-07T10:48:33.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Griffin case moves forward challenging 479 Wilson votes]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_d260ff76-f6c4-50d4-a495-72a7d0caf6f6.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The North Carolina Court of Appeals ruled in favor of Republican state supreme court nominee Jefferson Griffin, right, to require the State Board of Elections to either verify voter eligibility or throw out up to 60,273 votes across North Carolina. Wilson County has 479 voters who will be affected by the decision. Griffin trails incumbent Judge Allison Riggs statewide by 734 votes. Contributed photograph]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Griffin case moves forward challenging 479 Wilson votes]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/entertainment-plus/moonlight-swing-band-presents-benefit-concert-363483</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-07T10:05:51.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Moonlight Swing Band presents benefit concert]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_cf041599-197d-58ed-bb48-0b01c3ebfa8e.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Moonlight Swing Band will present a show to benefit Hope Station on April 12 at the Boykin Center. Contributed photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Moonlight Swing Band presents benefit concert]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/countdown-to-opening-day-warbirds-community-prepare-for-april-2026-363378</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-07T08:24:28.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Countdown to opening day: Warbirds, community prepare for April 2026]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_20e647ce-3fae-51b6-a7cf-75fb1c1b5c78.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Welders and other workers continue construction of the new baseball stadium in downtown Wilson. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Countdown to opening day: Warbirds, community prepare for April 2026]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/they-dont-make-em-like-gilbert-ferrell-anymore-363472</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-06T23:20:16.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[They don’t make ‘em like Gilbert Ferrell anymore]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_4e2b80de-bf63-5101-83e5-645a95451009.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Former Fike High baseball coach and athletic director Gilbert Ferrell, right, and his son, Bert, at the North Carolina Baseball Museum's Celebrity Golf Tournament on May 17, 2023, at Wedgewood Public Golf Course. Paul Durham | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[They don’t make ‘em like Gilbert Ferrell anymore]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/barton-roundup-bulldogs-rout-lees-mcrae-on-senior-day-363470</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-06T23:15:45.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[BARTON ROUNDUP: Bulldogs rout Lees-McRae on Senior Day]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_c3a8531f-9f92-5ac6-8eea-5d15686d301d.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Barton men's lacrosse players celebrate following a goal during their 23-9 Senior Day win over Lees-McRae on Saturday, April 5, at Truist Stadium. Barton College]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[BARTON ROUNDUP: Bulldogs rout Lees-McRae on Senior Day]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/warriors-crumble-late-vs-south-central-363469</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-06T23:09:46.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Warriors crumble late vs. South Central]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_fc62371f-763c-58a8-baae-b4f57e286596.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Hunt's Will Doll, taking a swing during a home game March 10, drove in two runs in the Warriors' 16-4 loss to South Central on Saturday, April 5, at Sid Boyette Field. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Warriors crumble late vs. South Central]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/wilson-recreation-department-glance-april-6-2025-363468</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-06T23:07:48.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wilson Recreation Department glance, April 6, 2025]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_ae57fc7c-49c8-515c-a879-9c02d72d54bd.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Players chase after the ball during a Wilson Parks and Recreation Department youth soccer match at Gillette Soccer Complex on March 22. Wilson Parks and Rec]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Wilson Recreation Department glance, April 6, 2025]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/middle-school-elm-city-drops-pair-of-home-matches-363467</loc>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-06T22:45:20.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[MIDDLE SCHOOL: Elm City drops pair of home matches]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-april-7-8-2025-363460</loc>
    <news:news>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-06T21:28:28.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, April 7-8, 2025]]>
        </news:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/vikings-sail-in-run-rule-win-361348</loc>
    <news:news>
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            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-06T19:55:33.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Vikings sail in run rule win]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Kala Cannady, left, plows into Britany Mendoza, who applies to tag for the out. Both players were momentarily dazed after the play and Mendoza had to be helped off of the field. Amanda Dixon | Butner-Creedmoor News]]>
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      <![CDATA[Vikings sail in run rule win]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/vipers-slither-past-vikings-on-the-pitch-361294</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-06T19:53:31.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Vipers slither past Vikings on the pitch]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Lilliana Ricker controls the ball before the Vance County defender can make a move on the play. Amanda Dixon | Butner-Creedmoor News]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Vipers slither past Vikings on the pitch]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/down-to-business-the-corner-brings-fine-dining-downtown-363198</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-06T19:12:17.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Down to Business: The Corner brings fine dining downtown]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_7e558cbf-f2ba-59b9-b4aa-58c31642e4fc.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Angelo and Taylor Carlone transformed their downtown deli into a "casual upscale restaurant" called The Corner. Christopher Long | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Down to Business: The Corner brings fine dining downtown]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/popular-plant-sale-fundraiser-is-saturday-363443</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-06T18:09:05.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Popular plant sale fundraiser is Saturday]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_329c3c33-117f-575e-8789-17cb942f8d79.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Master gardeners Ellen Schaed, left, and Anne Sauerborn work on plants that have been rescued from Wilson County yards for sale this weekend. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Popular plant sale fundraiser is Saturday]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/blue-pinwheels-raise-awareness-for-child-abuse-prevention-363375</loc>
    <news:news>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-06T17:22:45.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Blue pinwheels raise awareness for child abuse prevention]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_1f606dda-01f1-54fa-ad99-149cc5ebe089.jpg</image:loc>
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    <![CDATA[Wilson County DSS Director Kimberly Irvine, right, and Wilson County Emergency Medical Services Deputy Director Kalif Ward, left, place pinwheels at Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park Friday in honor of April’s Child Abuse Prevention Month.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Blue pinwheels raise awareness for child abuse prevention]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/wilson-woman-dies-in-single-vehicle-crash-363439</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-06T08:40:44.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wilson woman dies in single-vehicle crash]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[A Wilson woman died in a single-vehicle at the 2100 block of Nash Street Sunday evening. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Wilson woman dies in single-vehicle crash]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/wilson-city-little-leaguers-ready-to-play-ball-after-opening-night-363400</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-05T09:01:48.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wilson City Little Leaguers ready to play ball after Opening Night]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_2d068653-97a4-5fd8-abbc-f2453763c3f7.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Players from Farris & Thomas Law and Eli's Window Tint Wilson City Little League teams enter Southern Bank Stadium for the Parade of Teams to start the Opening Night ceremony for WCLL's 19th season Friday, April 4, at Gillette Baseball Complex. Paul Durham | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Wilson City Little Leaguers ready to play ball after Opening Night]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/cyclones-climb-from-deep-hole-to-beat-bruins-14-11-363399</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-05T08:44:58.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Cyclones climb from deep hole to beat Bruins, 14-11]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_3494da74-919e-5ae5-ba15-5081c6f67bd2.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Community Christian's Ian Whitley (15) raises his hands after hitting a triple while Beddingfield third baseman Jamir Jones walks behind him during a game Friday, April 4, at CCS. Paul Durham | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Cyclones climb from deep hole to beat Bruins, 14-11]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/goldsboro-hands-bruins-6th-neuse-6-loss-363397</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-05T08:40:23.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Goldsboro hands Bruins 6th Neuse 6 loss]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_c6351332-0e18-563a-846e-927c79725bbe.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Beddingfield junior Yulanda Ugalde Carbajal (12) takes a goal kick as senior goalkeeper Pinky Marshall looks on during a home game against Goldsboro on Thursday, April 3. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Goldsboro hands Bruins 6th Neuse 6 loss]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/eagles-soar-to-1st-at-vance-vipers-invite-363414</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-05T08:40:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Eagles soar to 1st at Vance Vipers Invite]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_124727dd-644d-5f99-b2a7-dafcb691da58.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Sallie B. Howard's Darwin Kirby, crossing the finish line first in the boys 4x100-meter relay March 31 at the Scott Jones Memorial Classic at Hunt High, helped the Eagles win the Vance Vipers Invitational on Thursday in Henderson. Paul Durham | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Eagles soar to 1st at Vance Vipers Invite]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-roundup-fike-stuns-sj-to-upend-qcc-baseball-chase-363412</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-05T08:39:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Fike stuns SJ to upend QCC baseball chase]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-april-5-6-2025-363396</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-05T08:32:50.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, April 5-6, 2025]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/marriage-licenses-issued-in-march-363322</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-05T08:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Marriage licenses issued in March]]>
        </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:caption>
    <![CDATA[Stock photo | Pixabay]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Marriage licenses issued in March]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/our-opinion-zoning-reform-couldnt-harm-wilsons-charm-363356</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-04T13:33:45.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Our Opinion: Zoning reform couldn’t harm Wilson’s charm]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_cedd973e-5977-5fea-ad5f-df352a2a51b1.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Our Opinion: Zoning reform couldn’t harm Wilson’s charm]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/bj-celebrates-groundbreaking-for-new-headquarters-363340</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-04T11:46:04.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[B&J celebrates groundbreaking for new headquarters]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_248a7e02-89f3-57fc-b849-5023007ade34.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[B&J Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning staff celebrate Friday's groundbreakings for the company's new headquarters at N.C. Highway 58 near Brewer Court. Christopher Long | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[B&J celebrates groundbreaking for new headquarters]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/clovers-baseball-opens-home-schedule-on-may-25-363333</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-04T10:54:50.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Clovers baseball opens home schedule on May 25]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_61a26f02-9f41-5b8f-aa35-86660f6749a7.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The Clayton Clovers are the reigning Old North State League champions.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Clovers baseball opens home schedule on May 25]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/sharpen-your-knowledge-with-fuzzy-brain-trivia-363324</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-04T10:40:17.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Sharpen your knowledge with Fuzzy Brain Trivia]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_2153a81a-abcd-50d7-a188-52a5a85e9977.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Lori Walston, left center, and Davita Abeles, right center, smile together as the seven-person team "We're On the Titanic, but It Could Be Worse," prepare for Tuesday night trivia at Larema Coffee House. Christopher Long | Wilsonian]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Sharpen your knowledge with Fuzzy Brain Trivia]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/couple-charged-with-armed-robbery-kidnapping-363320</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-04T10:19:14.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Couple charged with armed robbery, kidnapping]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_f20e5314-f4ff-596d-8052-adf6b75afdba.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Connor Lee Bolt, left, and Kayla Michelle Juarez]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Couple charged with armed robbery, kidnapping]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/st-therese-debuts-new-sanctuary-renovations-362746</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-04T08:51:11.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[St. Therese debuts new sanctuary renovations]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_f3358a2a-0320-569e-a13f-e82785c5e1b0.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The Rev. Fernando Torres stands inside the St. Therese Catholic Church sanctuary where a new crucifix, stage and lights were recently installed. Christopher Long | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[St. Therese debuts new sanctuary renovations]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-roundup-fike-clinches-4th-straight-qcc-crown-363317</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-04T08:49:29.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Fike clinches 4th straight QCC crown]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_1c0887c7-92d1-5e97-9328-1a78655d5f91.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Fike's Cian Bonner, hitting the ball during a match at Hunt on March 17, won his No. 3 singles match to improve to 13-1 Thursday, April 3, at South Johnston as the Golden Demons clinched their fourth straight 3-A Quad County Conference championship with an 8-1 victory. Paul Durham | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Fike clinches 4th straight QCC crown]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/warriors-get-past-firebirds-in-8-innings-363316</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-04T08:14:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Warriors get past Firebirds in 8 innings]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_aa3f7618-cf5e-5fac-8d18-06f2dee195f8.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Hunt senior Seth Evans smiles as he trots around the bases following his solo home run in the top of the eighth inning to help give the Warriors a 4-1 victory at Southern Nash on Thursday, April 3. Carl Copeland | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Warriors get past Firebirds in 8 innings]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/cougars-10-run-fifth-finishes-bruins-363315</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-04T08:11:12.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Cougars’ 10-run fifth finishes Bruins]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[Beddingfield's Kam Diggins (15) rounds second base during a home game against Goldsboro on Thursday, April 3. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Cougars’ 10-run fifth finishes Bruins]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/16-arrested-in-sheriffs-office-drug-sweep-363140</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-04T08:09:18.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[16 arrested in sheriff’s office drug sweep]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[The Wilson County Sheriff's Office arrested these individuals as part of Operation Shield and Stone.]]>
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      <![CDATA[16 arrested in sheriff’s office drug sweep]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/wcll-opening-night-is-friday-at-southern-bank-stadium-363313</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-04T08:08:31.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[WCLL Opening Night is Friday at Southern Bank Stadium]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <![CDATA[Wilson City Little League teams line up on the Southern Bank Stadium diamond for the Parade of Teams to start the Opening Night ceremony April 5, 2024, at Gillette Baseball Complex. The 2025 Opening Night ceremony will be held Friday, April 4, at Southern Bank Stadium at 6 p.m. Paul Durham | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[WCLL Opening Night is Friday at Southern Bank Stadium]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/church-news-congregations-plan-special-services-363222</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-04T07:27:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Church news: Congregations plan special services]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <![CDATA[Church News submissions can be emailed to churchnews@wilsontimes.com, mailed to The Wilson Times, Attn: Church News, P.O. Box 2447, Wilson, NC 27894 or dropped off at the newspaper’s 126 Nash St. office during business hours. Announcements are not accepted by phone. The deadline is 5 p.m. each Wednesday for publication in Friday editions. Stock photo | Pixabay]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Church news: Congregations plan special services]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-april-4-5-2025-363312</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-04T07:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, April 4-5, 2025]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/elm-city-residents-need-help-with-town-government-363249</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-03T15:29:21.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Elm City residents need help with town government]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_d4ff43cf-3393-5a76-b592-7cab77d0f117.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Elm City residents need help with town government]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/sbh-teacher-wins-175000-stem-education-award-363150</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-03T15:15:09.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[SBH teacher wins $175,000 STEM education award]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_d57532aa-bb0e-57b9-8f4e-e074abdce0c1.jpg</image:loc>
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    <![CDATA[Alfred Mays, chief diversity officer and strategist at the Burroughs Wellcome Fund, right, presents Jonas Almerino, high school science teacher at Sallie B. Howard School of the Arts and Science, with a $175,000 check.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[SBH teacher wins $175,000 STEM education award]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/developers-reveal-plans-for-projects-around-stadium-363238</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-03T13:41:06.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Developers reveal plans for projects around stadium]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_7c2be34a-ab85-5cfe-80b5-df569374ef87.jpg</image:loc>
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    <![CDATA[During Thursday morning's Wilson City Council breakfast meeting, developers with New South Ventures and their architectural partner, Built Form, unveiled more specific plans for the first phase of private development surrounding Wilson's new downtown stadium. The pink buildings will be new construction. Contributed photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Developers reveal plans for projects around stadium]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/sheriffs-office-and-animal-nonprofit-co-host-training-363242</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-03T11:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Sheriff’s office and animal nonprofit co-host training]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <![CDATA[Laura Koivula, director of Animal Crimes and Investigations for Humane World for Animals, talks to law enforcement officers from surrounding counties, including Wilson, during Thursday’s special training on animal cruelty investigations hosted by the Wilson County Sheriff's Office.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Sheriff’s office and animal nonprofit co-host training]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-roundup-ladybirds-crunch-warriors-to-wrap-up-winning-week-363220</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-03T08:41:32.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Ladybirds crunch Warriors to wrap up winning week]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_4aecded1-048f-57e0-b3cf-38f6a20da874.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Southern Nash players celebrate during a home game against Northern Nash on March 21. The Ladybirds all but clinched their fourth straight 2-A/3-A Big East Conference title Tuesday with a 6-2 win at Roanoke Rapids before blanking Hunt 15-0 in a four-inning nonconference home victory Wednesday. Carl Copeland | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Ladybirds crunch Warriors to wrap up winning week]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/middle-school-roundup-vikings-blank-bucks-to-stay-perfect-363218</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-03T08:03:17.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[MIDDLE SCHOOL ROUNDUP: Vikings blank Bucks to stay perfect]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/new-library-books-large-print-titles-added-to-collection-363244</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-03T07:56:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[New library books: Large print titles added to collection]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_32dc680c-0e73-5f55-9e2a-2c2533b779ca.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The Wilson County Public Library's main branch at 249 Nash St. N. is shown. Contributed photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[New library books: Large print titles added to collection]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/farris-thomas-law-student-athlete-of-the-week-deandre-sellers-wilson-preparatory-academy-363216</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-02T23:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Farris & Thomas Law Student-Athlete of the Week: DeAndre Sellers, Wilson Preparatory Academy]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_7d8434af-4742-5267-bf1e-579b1d721a86.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[DeAndre Sellers, Wilson Preparatory Academy]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Farris & Thomas Law Student-Athlete of the Week: DeAndre Sellers, Wilson Preparatory Academy]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/believe-in-yourself-and-walk-toward-your-fear-363215</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-02T23:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Believe in yourself and walk toward your fear]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_80d1b46e-9e5c-5295-b531-0ffeaf8f5a1d.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[E.J. Proctor]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Believe in yourself and walk toward your fear]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-april-3-4-2025-363214</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-02T21:43:29.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, April 3-4, 2025]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/planning-board-denies-housing-density-increase-363111</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-02T16:20:39.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Planning board denies housing density increase]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_636251d3-3649-5fba-9d60-e9432c7555cb.jpg</image:loc>
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    <![CDATA[Robert Bartlett, president of Bartlett Engineering and Surveying, stands before the Wilson Planning and Design Review Board to explain why he requested that the board consider amending the density capacity for urban zoning. City staff prepared a map highlighting in yellow all areas within the city limits that are currently zoned with urban zoning. Christopher Long | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Planning board denies housing density increase]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/entertainment-plus/act-for-youth-presents-charlottes-web-363192</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-02T16:04:37.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[ACT! for Youth presents ‘Charlotte’s Web’]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_b970ccb9-6547-56e6-a795-d364b3aa6529.jpg</image:loc>
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    <![CDATA[ACT! for Youth’s production of "Charlotte’s Web" will be presented Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. Matinees are on Saturday at 1 p.m. and a Sunday at 3 p.m., all held at the Boykin Center, 108 Nash St. NE. Saturday's matinee will have relaxed audience rules and will be a more sensory-friendly performance. Tickets are $12 for adults, and $10 for seniors and students.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[ACT! for Youth presents ‘Charlotte’s Web’]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/fike-erupts-behind-vincent-crushes-hunt-24-0-in-3-363191</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-02T15:47:08.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Fike erupts behind Vincent, crushes Hunt 24-0 in 3]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_c22e09f2-b71e-591d-9b74-dd819e01a639.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Fike pitcher Gracie Vincent hurled a three-inning no-hitter while going 4 for 4 with three RBIs as the Golden Demons walloped host Hunt 24-0 on Tuesday, April 1. Jim Such | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Fike erupts behind Vincent, crushes Hunt 24-0 in 3]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/south-johnston-claims-final-willow-springs-high-school-match-363187</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-02T15:41:35.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[South Johnston claims final Willow Springs high school match]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_5f05ac27-555a-58cd-9250-d34370e082b7.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Hunt's Thomas Pope hits the ball during a 3-A Quad County Conference match Tuesday, April 1, at Willow Springs Country Club. Contributed photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[South Johnston claims final Willow Springs high school match]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/for-your-health-hospital-contributes-to-wilson-community-363144</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-02T14:10:11.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[For Your Health: Hospital contributes to Wilson community]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_23b8f12a-4654-526b-9812-e9bf68e799c4.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Lindy White]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[For Your Health: Hospital contributes to Wilson community]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/community-lenten-services-continue-363105</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-02T13:55:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Community Lenten services continue]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_d63852c4-b5d5-57fc-91c0-0dd30f254f86.jpg</image:loc>
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    <![CDATA[Ascension Lutheran Church hosted the community Lenten lunch and worship on Wednesday, March 26. The preacher was Pastor Mike Frese. Each Wednesday, about 75 people have gathered for worship, Christian community and lunch. About 55 have been staying for the lunch. Host churches have been Calvary Baptist, Barton College, Ascension and St. John AME Zion. First United Methodist will host on April 9. The worship begins at 12:10 with lunch about 12:45 pm. The Community Good Friday service will begin at 2 p.m. April 18. St. James Christian Church will host. Contributed photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Community Lenten services continue]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/project-ride-gives-seniors-sobering-lesson-on-driving-safety-363072</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-02T10:13:37.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Project RIDE gives seniors sobering lesson on driving safety]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_5cb8a1c6-5f83-595f-be5b-f6514d93dcc2.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson County Sheriff’s Office deputy Monquel Anderson, left, rides with Hunt High School senior Quinton Price, who maneuvers through an obstacle course while wearing fatal vision goggles to simulate impaired driving Tuesday.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Project RIDE gives seniors sobering lesson on driving safety]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/frederick-douglass-elementary-earns-stem-award-363095</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-02T09:36:57.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Frederick Douglass Elementary earns STEM award]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Frederick Douglass Elementary School third grader Taegan Johnson picks lettuce grown using a hydroponic system in Sonja Hayes’ class. The school was recently named a NC STEM School of Distinction.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Frederick Douglass Elementary earns STEM award]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/littles-late-goal-sends-hunt-past-fike-2-1-363094</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-02T08:50:40.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Little’s late goal sends Hunt past Fike 2-1]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_3b1a11fd-9596-51d6-9e26-629bf26bf2b2.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Hunt senior Bri Little (14) stops on the ball as Fike's Sam Mallol (4) defends during a match Tuesday, April 1, at Hunt. Andy McMurray | Special to the Times]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Little’s late goal sends Hunt past Fike 2-1]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/misback-ot-goal-completes-warriors-comeback-win-over-demons-10-9-363092</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-02T08:13:32.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Misback OT goal completes Warriors’ comeback win over Demons, 10-9]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_932ed8f5-a9b3-58f1-9726-dabf0d835ca2.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Hunt senior Jay Misback (2) turns with the ball to face Fike goalkeeper Ryan Murphy for what would be the winning goal in overtime as Hunt prevailed 10-9 on Tuesday night, April 1, at Warrior Stadium. Paul Durham | Times]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Misback OT goal completes Warriors’ comeback win over Demons, 10-9]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/warriors-rally-to-beat-demons-in-8-363093</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-02T07:21:35.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Warriors rally to beat Demons in 8]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_bef4790c-2b51-55b4-b487-1075df378465.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Hunt's Stone Massey throws a pitch during a home game against Fike on Tuesday, April 1.  Jim Such | Special to the Times]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Warriors rally to beat Demons in 8]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-april-2-3-2025-363091</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-02T07:14:44.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, April 2-3, 2025]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/our-opinion-many-of-wilsons-legislative-goals-short-on-specifics-362996</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-01T15:01:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Our Opinion: Many of Wilson’s legislative goals short on specifics]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_5df498ae-7271-5f39-a3c2-03edb10272ce.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[A fountain is shown outside the North Carolina Legislative Building in Raleigh.]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Our Opinion: Many of Wilson’s legislative goals short on specifics]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/deed-transfers-wilson-county-transactions-from-march-24-28-363069</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-01T14:58:39.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Deed transfers: Wilson County transactions from March 24-28]]>
        </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>
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    <![CDATA[Stock photo | Pixabay]]>
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      <![CDATA[Deed transfers: Wilson County transactions from March 24-28]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/objective-vs-subjective-reality-362995</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-01T14:52:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Objective vs. subjective reality]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_e86dba74-6d0d-5ee9-8fb1-206e7f123453.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The Wilson Times welcomes letters to the editor of 350 words or fewer. Letters should be signed with the writer’s name and hometown. Include a phone number for verification purposes. Phone numbers are not published. Email your letter to the editor to letters@wilsontimes.com.]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Objective vs. subjective reality]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/wilsons-big-lots-reopening-may-15-362869</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-01T14:29:18.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wilson’s Big Lots reopening May 15]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_0724b2d2-6e07-5bce-b611-62dacf802b5b.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Flyers hang on the doors of Wilson's Big Lots store announcing hiring opportunities. The store is set to reopen in May. Christopher Long | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Wilson’s Big Lots reopening May 15]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/ncdot-repaving-sections-of-nash-and-ward-363054</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-01T14:17:51.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[NCDOT repaving sections of Nash and Ward]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_8bf7569c-061c-57ad-b5f4-4dba3dd6cb69.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Nash Street, from Atlantic Christian College Drive to the intersection at Ward Boulevard, is one of two stretches of road in Wilson that will be resurfaced this month. Christopher Long | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[NCDOT repaving sections of Nash and Ward]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/woman-charged-in-string-of-grave-site-thefts-363040</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-01T12:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Woman charged in string of grave site thefts]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_ec6d2259-fb53-5dac-86fb-4a11697d8dc2.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Jami Jo Smith-Lamm]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Woman charged in string of grave site thefts]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/double-homicide-suspect-given-25m-bond-363039</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-01T11:51:26.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Double homicide suspect given $2.5M bond]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_659c8989-2f8c-5577-b480-4beef3698cf9.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Da'ron Donta Jenkins was given a $2.5 million bond Tuesday morning at his first appearance. Jenkins is charged with two counts of first-degree murder. Christopher Long | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Double homicide suspect given $2.5M bond]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/wpas-key-fikes-diggins-reign-as-classic-mops-363006</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-01T11:37:39.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[WPA’s Key, Fike’s Diggins reign as Classic MOPs]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_5019b8d3-8672-5f0c-8e4c-02d0570675fc.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Fike's Kaleb Diggins, left, and Wilson Prep's Rachel Key display their Scott Jones Memorial Classic MOP awards after Monday's meet at Hunt. Paul Durham | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[WPA’s Key, Fike’s Diggins reign as Classic MOPs]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/warriors-rule-31st-scott-jones-memorial-classic-362967</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-01T10:18:57.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Warriors rule 31st Scott Jones Memorial Classic]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_19c10643-e75a-58ab-8f9c-943d31104436.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Hunt boys track and field team members celebrate after winning their the Scott Jones Memorial Classic title Monday, March 31, at Hunt. Paul Durham | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Warriors rule 31st Scott Jones Memorial Classic]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-april-1-2-2025-362966</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-01T10:10:21.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, April 1-2, 2025]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/middle-school-roundup-wildcats-whip-bucks-8-0-362980</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-01T10:05:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[MIDDLE SCHOOL ROUNDUP: Wildcats whip Bucks 8-0]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-roundup-demons-take-key-qcc-win-at-cba-362981</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-01T08:55:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Demons take key QCC win at CBA]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_cf1ac856-5eeb-506d-bad5-5230c373f59a.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Fike sophomore Collins Pearson gets ready to hit the ball during his No. 1 singles match against Hunt's Victor Gutierrez on Monday, March 17, at Hunt. Paul Durham | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Demons take key QCC win at CBA]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/gospel-benefit-helps-with-august-giveaway-event-362938</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-04-01T08:01:24.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Gospel benefit helps with August giveaway event]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_2dfcdd64-30a1-503f-bdc0-84d1d02fac35.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Gospel lovers filled the Darden Middle School auditorium Saturday night for a gospel benefit concert sponsored by Destiny Ministry Church and Richardson Productions. For more than a decade, the aim of the concert has been to raise funds to host a community feeding and giveaway each August. This year’s event is 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 23 at the Family Car Wash on Pender Street. Beverly Ham, founder of Destiny Ministries, said $1,248 was raised at Saturday’s benefit and is a good start to reach the goal of serving 200 dinners at the August event and to give away school supplies and gently used clothes. If you want to help, call the church at 252-414-7748 for ways to contribute. Contributed photo]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Gospel benefit helps with August giveaway event]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/2-victims-found-dead-suspect-in-custody-362926</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-31T19:48:37.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[2 victims found dead; suspect in custody]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_57576fb4-fd72-59a5-b815-6ab8a9f8793f.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Police investigators gather evidence at the scene of a double homicide on the 1700 block of Snowden Drive on Monday. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[2 victims found dead; suspect in custody]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/south-granville-softball-alumni-event-scheduled-361378</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-31T15:59:17.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[South Granville softball alumni event scheduled]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_73574920-1ff6-5fba-aa1c-51ceefa36eae.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[South Granville softball alumni event scheduled]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/license-plate-agency-closes-state-seeks-new-contractor-362828</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-31T14:36:24.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[License plate agency closes; state seeks new contractor]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_c1c659e3-0c85-58d6-8e89-98761970b779.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Disappointed customers learn Monday morning that Wilson's License Plate Agency abruptly and permanently closed.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[License plate agency closes; state seeks new contractor]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/taylor-named-district-court-judgefor-8th-prosecutorial-district-362850</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-31T13:25:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Taylor named District Court judge for 8th Prosecutorial District]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_0cc8f8ab-f56b-5d31-9a57-458fe0873982.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Tia Hudgins Taylor]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Taylor named District Court judge for 8th Prosecutorial District]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/this-golf-tourney-is-fore-the-kids-362815</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-31T12:03:04.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[This golf tourney is ‘Fore the Kids’]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_1948f592-7ea7-561b-b317-3f2da7418b48.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[A golf tournament in Smithfield will benefit the Partnership for Children. Country Club of Johnston County photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[This golf tourney is ‘Fore the Kids’]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/imagination-station-has-free-star-party-and-egg-drop-on-friday-362812</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-31T10:30:33.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Imagination Station has free Star Party and Egg Drop on Friday]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Imagination Station's Star Party and 17th annual Egg Drop are Friday evening. Contributed photo]]>
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      <![CDATA[Imagination Station has free Star Party and Egg Drop on Friday]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/lake-wilson-dam-rehab-planned-362653</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-31T09:25:27.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Lake Wilson dam rehab planned]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_ffe77a42-e432-5d68-b787-4ab49b196931.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Matt Maynard casts a line off the Lake Wilson dam. The dam will soon undergo a million dollar rehabilitation to remove trees, roots and stumps such as the ones pictured along the earthen part of the dam. Christopher Long | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Lake Wilson dam rehab planned]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/competitive-scott-jones-memorial-classic-shaping-up-362805</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-31T08:09:55.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Competitive Scott Jones Memorial Classic shaping up]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_df988d5b-97da-53f7-bc71-e130cf8bfe4c.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Runners take the turn during the boys 4x800-meter relay at the Scott Jones Memorial Track Classic as presented by The Wilson Times on April 16, 2024, at Beddingfield High. The 31st edition of the meet will be Monday, March 31, at Hunt High for the first time. Paul Durham | Times]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Competitive Scott Jones Memorial Classic shaping up]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/tigers-take-a-lesson-from-bulldogs-in-tobs-varsity-classic-362803</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-31T07:48:53.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Tigers take a lesson from Bulldogs in Tobs Varsity Classic]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_e7ac10aa-9e9f-5576-ae0b-e06fc2229c0d.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Prep catcher Parker Ginn holds up his hands as Nash Central's Jackson Lynch (21) scores a run during a game in the Wilson Tobs Varsity Classic on Saturday morning, March 29, at Fleming Stadium. Paul Durham | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Tigers take a lesson from Bulldogs in Tobs Varsity Classic]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/middle-school-result-vikings-knock-off-trojans-in-4-362802</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-31T07:46:49.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[MIDDLE SCHOOL RESULT: Vikings knock off Trojans in 4]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/mitchell-outlasts-brown-benford-scores-1st-southern-national-victory-362800</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-31T07:41:33.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Mitchell outlasts Brown; Benford scores 1st Southern National victory]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_6eae39f1-6d3c-5055-aaed-834fc0103273.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Justin Mitchell (10) passes Hunter Brown (11) for the lead in a Chargers race Saturday, March 29, at Southern National Motorsports Park near Lucama. Andy Marquis | Honey Badger Entertainment & Media]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Mitchell outlasts Brown; Benford scores 1st Southern National victory]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/barton-roundup-bulldogs-11th-inning-rally-decides-series-vs-swu-362810</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-31T07:10:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[BARTON ROUNDUP: Bulldogs’ 11th-inning rally decides series vs. SWU]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_0bca40d0-3029-55f4-97a9-52e880c70ac5.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Barton senior Chase Waddell, running from third base during a game at Nixon Field earlier this season, went 5 for 11 and drove in 5 runs as the Bulldogs won 2-of-3 in a Conference Carolinas series Friday and Saturday, March 28-29, at Southern Wesleyan in Central, S.C. Barton College]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[BARTON ROUNDUP: Bulldogs’ 11th-inning rally decides series vs. SWU]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-march-31-april-1-2025-362788</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-31T07:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, March 31-April 1, 2025]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/some-wilson-county-homeowners-could-qualify-for-tax-relief-359652</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-30T19:06:26.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Some Wilson County homeowners could qualify for tax relief]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_2b416603-1581-523d-aa19-5fbdcc7d5973.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The Wilson County Tax Office offers three property tax relief programs under state law for those who qualify. The applications are due June 1.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Some Wilson County homeowners could qualify for tax relief]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/our-state-magazine-editor-in-chief-to-speak-at-barton-commencement-362784</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-30T17:26:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Our State magazine editor-in-chief to speak at Barton commencement]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_3def4ce4-3db7-5380-aa5f-1d7077251161.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Elizabeth Hudson]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Our State magazine editor-in-chief to speak at Barton commencement]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/hunt-chorus-triumphs-at-festival-disney-362786</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-30T17:02:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Hunt Chorus triumphs at Festival Disney]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_d2700e40-e42e-594e-ad35-a9407d80cb08.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Hunt High School’s choir traveled to Orlando, Florida, for a national competition hosted by Walt Disney World in March. Festival Disney is world renowned for the competitiveness of its competitions. Hunt Chorus placed two choirs in the competition. Vocal Ensemble competed in the A category, and the Mixed Chorus competed in the AA category. Both Vocal Ensemble and Mixed Chorus earned the highest rating possible, superior, with a median score of 97.7/100. Vocal Ensemble and Mixed Chorus won their competition categories, earning Best In Class. Both choirs won Best Overall Choir of Festival Disney by earning the same median score. The Hunt Chorus home concert is at 7 p.m. May 17 in the Susan H. Powers Theater for the Performing Arts at Hunt. Tickets will go on sale May 2 at www.homtownticketing.com.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Hunt Chorus triumphs at Festival Disney]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/hot-bats-stolen-bases-lead-to-big-win-361436</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-30T15:57:58.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Hot bats, stolen bases lead to big win]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_d5546594-4402-5cae-8662-a403c4e80fd1.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Hot bats, stolen bases lead to big win]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/athletic-conferences-realignment-finalized-361382</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-30T15:55:58.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Athletic conferences realignment finalized]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_853de9d6-bae6-5925-ae1d-479ec70549a4.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The North Carolina High School Athletic Association has realigned athletic conferences based on average daily membership of the school. This conference reailgnment goes into effect for all sports in the 2025-2026 school year. Pixabay image]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Athletic conferences realignment finalized]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/saints-push-across-2-in-7th-to-beat-demons-362768</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-29T07:46:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Saints push across 2 in 7th to beat Demons]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_af69082f-b47b-5a94-b045-f9973e4c04fa.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Fike's C.J. Summerlin, left, comes up with the low throw as Southern Wayne's Brayden McKee (27) steals second base during a game Friday, March 28, at Fike's Gilbert Ferrell Field. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Saints push across 2 in 7th to beat Demons]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/missed-opportunities-send-warriors-to-2nd-straight-qcc-defeat-362763</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-29T00:52:18.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Missed opportunities send Warriors to 2nd straight QCC defeat]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_6c77ea0a-b996-527d-90d7-6e754f70d7ec.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Hunt High junior Jake Harris takes a swing at a pitch during a home game against West Johnston on Friday, March 28. Jim Such | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Missed opportunities send Warriors to 2nd straight QCC defeat]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/demons-slam-saints-in-5-innings-18-5-362748</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-29T00:49:55.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Demons slam Saints in 5 innings, 18-5]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_838af920-7456-522a-b3f3-72f8d26697e3.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Fike's Cheyanne Mercer, left, puts the brakes on while rounding third base after seeing head coach Josh Jenkins' signal as Southern Wayne third baseman Jayla Hawkins, right, waits for the ball during a game Friday, March 28, at Fike. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Demons slam Saints in 5 innings, 18-5]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-roundup-cyclones-thump-new-life-christian-20-1-362764</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-29T00:44:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Cyclones thump New Life Christian 20-1]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_f375f427-5c17-53f5-8bac-38d7041a426e.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Community Christian's Tyler Spivey, throwing a pitch during a home game March 18, earned the win Friday, March 28, as the Cyclones whipped visiting New Life Christian, 20-1. Paul Durham | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Cyclones thump New Life Christian 20-1]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/barton-roundup-bulldogs-edge-erskine-for-3rd-straight-win-362766</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-29T00:40:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[BARTON ROUNDUP: Bulldogs edge Erskine for 3rd straight win]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_e12c426a-4348-533e-bba6-bb3c6d89ebb2.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Barton senior Jack Sandahl (1) watches the ball go between two Erskine players at the net during a match Friday, March 28, at Wilson Gymnasium. Barton College]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[BARTON ROUNDUP: Bulldogs edge Erskine for 3rd straight win]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-march-29-30-2025-362747</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-29T00:32:56.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, March 29-30, 2025]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/small-business-center-offers-classes-in-april-362743</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-28T14:40:46.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Small Business Center offers classes in April]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_39365976-05a4-5849-abab-cb876ef78681.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The Small Business Center at Wilson Community College is offering classes in April. Contributed photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Small Business Center offers classes in April]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/police-wilson-man-charged-with-rape-362656</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-28T14:07:13.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Police: Wilson man charged with rape]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_3ae62f5f-a215-59a4-b898-c67bc70c64a9.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Ricky Daniel Meeks]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Police: Wilson man charged with rape]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/alpaca-plans-for-june-opening-362382</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-28T11:17:37.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Alpaca plans for June opening]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_fe00c35a-9f0f-57eb-ae35-74ce5632002a.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Alpaca should open at 2207 Airport Blvd. NW in late June. Christopher Long | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Alpaca plans for June opening]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/drumming-to-the-beat-students-connect-math-to-music-362612</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-28T10:25:28.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Drumming to the beat: Students connect math to music]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_d2df0cdd-1265-56c4-b427-54acfb53256a.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Vick Elementary School fifth graders have their drumsticks ready to play to the beat during a special hands-on educational program Wednesday aimed to connect math to music. Olivia Neeley | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Drumming to the beat: Students connect math to music]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/deed-transfers/deed-transfers-wilson-county-transactions-from-march-17-21-362221</loc>
    <news:news>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-28T09:40:02.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Deed transfers: Wilson County transactions from March 17-21]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <![CDATA[Stock photo | Pixabay]]>
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      <![CDATA[Deed transfers: Wilson County transactions from March 17-21]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/fikes-freeman-proclaimed-district-3-poy-by-ncbca-362722</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-28T08:37:30.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Fike’s Freeman proclaimed District 3 POY by NCBCA]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_701545a2-af38-547a-851c-1cc2ec928750.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Fike senior Jamaria Freeman (5), driving to the basket during a home playoff game against J.H. Rose on Feb. 25, was voted the top girls basketball player in District 3 by the North Carolina Basketball Coaches Association. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Fike’s Freeman proclaimed District 3 POY by NCBCA]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/hunts-hampton-tabbed-top-qcc-boys-player-362721</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-28T08:34:52.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Hunt’s Hampton tabbed top QCC boys player]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_79856cec-06c5-5ddc-8412-04b60853a7f1.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Hunt High senior A.J. Hampton goes up for a layup during a game Feb. 14 at Fike. Hampton was voted 3-A Quad County Conference Player of the Year by the league's boys basketball head coaches. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Hunt’s Hampton tabbed top QCC boys player]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/hilltop-christian-hands-lady-chargers-3-0-defeat-362719</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-28T07:14:19.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Hilltop Christian hands Lady Chargers 3-0 defeat]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_21a9ba02-192c-5599-a2b6-2fa5d2648868.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Christian's Charlie Kate Barnett, left, dribbles the ball while fending off Hilltop Christian's Brooke Lorence during a match Thursday, March 27, at Wilson Christian. Nino Villaverde | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Hilltop Christian hands Lady Chargers 3-0 defeat]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-roundup-demons-whip-warriors-again-face-cba-next-362718</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-28T07:11:41.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Demons whip Warriors again, face CBA next]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_db09b527-368d-5aa5-bcbd-5a08652d6fd2.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Fike's Cian Bonner, shown during a match at Hunt on March 17, won in straight sets Thursday, March 27, against the Warriors' Jake Mauze in their No. 3 singles match on the Fike courts. Paul Durham | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Demons whip Warriors again, face CBA next]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/middle-school-springfield-wins-2-in-2-days-362717</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-28T07:09:33.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[MIDDLE SCHOOL: Springfield wins 2 in 2 days]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/forest-hills-middle-the-big-winner-of-greater-wilson-rotary-drawing-362720</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-28T07:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Forest Hills Middle the big winner of Greater Wilson Rotary drawing]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_38c3caf2-67ca-5c8d-9f71-cef70f1c2ce3.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Greater Wilson Rotary Club held its fourth annual drawing Thursday, March 27, for a donation to one lucky Wilson County Schools athletic department. Forest Hills Middle won the $10,000 drawing. Pictured, from left, are Harry Tyson and Charlie Bedgood of Greater Wilson Rotary Club; Forest Hills principal Shannon Sellers and athletic director Jeremy Blount; Taylor Barker of Greater Wilson Rotary and Wilson County Schools assistant superintendant Ben Williams. Contributed photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Forest Hills Middle the big winner of Greater Wilson Rotary drawing]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-march-28-29-2025-362716</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-28T06:57:16.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, March 28-29, 2025]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/special-sections/wilsonian---spring-2025-b4bd482d</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-28T04:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wilsonian - Spring 2025]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/our-opinion-wilson-spends-90k-to-lobby-against-its-own-residents-362699</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-27T19:15:38.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Our Opinion: Wilson spends $90K to lobby against its own residents]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_95c2736e-6625-5479-86b3-c0d1dd843dff.pdf</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[NC General Assembly lobbying directory]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Our Opinion: Wilson spends $90K to lobby against its own residents]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/how-many-mentors-do-you-have-362698</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-27T18:53:16.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[How many mentors do you have?]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_e84b3b87-2bc1-5b3d-8114-de021078d96b.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The Wilson Times welcomes letters to the editor of 350 words or fewer. Letters should be signed with the writer’s name and hometown. Include a phone number for verification purposes. Phone numbers are not published. Email your letter to the editor to letters@wilsontimes.com.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[How many mentors do you have?]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/law-enforcement-releases-crime-reports-361570</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-27T18:17:43.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Law enforcement releases crime reports]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_8aef3d3c-dd07-5346-b52c-531fb8702690.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Law enforcement releases crime reports]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/102-compete-in-livestock-show-362575</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-27T13:26:25.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[102 compete in livestock show]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_b321f45c-72fd-56be-9989-d25c7d67cb25.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Pig competitors try to impress judge Dave Guyer, of Evansville, Illinois, at the show and sale on Thursday.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[102 compete in livestock show]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/students-explore-vet-careers-at-local-business-361007</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-27T06:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Students explore vet careers at local business]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_530a1007-6e95-5dce-8204-a1e3c524ebf3.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Fike High School students KaDee Bass, left, and Caleb Winstead perform a heartworm test at Brentwood Veterinary Center. The 17-year-olds are interns at the business as part of a program with Wilson County Schools.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Students explore vet careers at local business]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-roundup-dobbins-smacks-3-hrs-as-ladybirds-rout-bunn-362552</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-27T00:15:05.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Dobbins smacks 3 HRs as Ladybirds rout Bunn]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/farris-thomas-law-student-athlete-of-the-week-thomas-pope-hunt-high-362550</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-27T00:12:45.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Farris & Thomas Law Student-Athlete of the Week: Thomas Pope, Hunt High]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_55638df0-f688-520d-93f9-55bb4858dc95.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Thomas Pope, Hunt High]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Farris & Thomas Law Student-Athlete of the Week: Thomas Pope, Hunt High]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/go-toward-your-peace-and-calm-362547</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-27T00:09:42.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Go toward your peace and calm]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_28fde63e-b1cb-516a-8f34-97c717dd04a8.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[E.J. Proctor]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Go toward your peace and calm]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/middle-school-roundup-vikings-squeeze-past-cobras-2-0-362549</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-27T00:07:30.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[MIDDLE SCHOOL ROUNDUP: Vikings squeeze past Cobras, 2-0]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-march-27-28-2025-362548</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-26T23:56:46.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar,  March 27-28, 2025]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/woman-charged-with-setting-house-fire-362505</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-26T17:30:03.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Woman charged with setting house fire]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_d6f8b999-9e17-5e90-892e-280a448240ec.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Firefighters arrive at a 308 Pender St. house fire on Jan. 23. On Tuesday, police charged Janiya Richardson with setting the fire.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Woman charged with setting house fire]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/for-your-health-a-heartfelt-thank-you-to-our-community-doctors-362526</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-26T16:50:06.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[For Your Health: A heartfelt thank you to our community doctors]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_47cfcf36-729f-50d1-a843-3430a0ba7737.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Dr. Ramesh Mutyala]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[For Your Health: A heartfelt thank you to our community doctors]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/seniors-enjoy-the-prom-362394</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-26T13:04:43.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Seniors enjoy the prom]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_28bc854a-aa38-5218-a43b-103510cade44.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[More than 500 senior citizens and volunteers attended Saturday's 11th annual "Spring Is In The Air" Senior-Senior Prom. The event was organized by the Wilson Crisis Center and Fike High School. Seniors danced to music by the Soul Rhythm and Groove Band, ate Parker's barbecue and cupcakes made by the Fike culinary program and had their photos taken in front of a bright, spring background, all free of charge for the attendees. Janelle Clevinger | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Seniors enjoy the prom]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/lievense-announces-retirement-after-29-years-leading-barton-mens-hoops-362379</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-26T08:51:01.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Lievense announces retirement after 29 years leading Barton men's hoops]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_0d1c4bc3-78f0-5060-a442-1c0a513a8ba9.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Barton men's basketball head coach Ron Lievense announced his retirement Wednesday morning, March 26, after 29 seasons leading the Bulldogs. Barton College]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Lievense announces retirement after 29 years leading Barton men's hoops]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/quinn-knights-peck-out-4-0-win-on-chargers-diamond-362378</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-26T08:40:55.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Quinn, Knights peck out 4-0 win on Chargers’ diamond]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_51ee07b9-2ef6-50b8-8d02-f70a53b4e0c8.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Greenfield senior Simon Quinn fires a pitch during a game at Wilson Christian, his former team, on Tuesday, March 25. Nino Villaverde | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Quinn, Knights peck out 4-0 win on Chargers’ diamond]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/bruins-blast-eastern-wayne-for-1st-win-15-4-362377</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-26T08:37:28.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Bruins blast Eastern Wayne for 1st win, 15-4]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_1f697bf7-bbcb-5f30-849a-718338e88a3a.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Beddingfield's Fernando Abazan (11) runs from second base to third during a home game against Eastern Wayne on Tuesday, March 25. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Bruins blast Eastern Wayne for 1st win, 15-4]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-roundup-polks-five-spot-helps-hunt-stay-unbeaten-in-qcc-362376</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-26T08:34:27.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Polk’s five-spot helps Hunt stay unbeaten in QCC]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_49272e5a-64f7-50bf-83bd-1b2955348ac0.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Hunt High senior Mariah Polk (17), dribbling the ball during a match at The Brittany XIX on March 7 at Gillette Soccer Complex, continued her early-season goal-scoring rampage with five in the Warriors' 10-0 victory Tuesday, March 25, at South Johnston. Andy McMurray | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Polk’s five-spot helps Hunt stay unbeaten in QCC]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/waters-led-warriors-douse-bruins-5-1-362375</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-26T08:32:10.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Waters-led Warriors douse Bruins 5-1]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_34f3009f-966a-5ea7-95ef-904fe8897433.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Beddingfield's Alisson Urieta-Juarez (16) dribbles the ball against Eastern Wayne's Enmi Gomez Esquivel (6) as teammate Glenda Mendoza looks back during a match Tuesday, March 25, at Beddingfield. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Waters-led Warriors douse Bruins 5-1]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/middle-school-lentzs-hat-trick-keeps-vikings-unbeaten-362374</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-26T08:29:30.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[MIDDLE SCHOOL: Lentz’s hat trick keeps Vikings unbeaten]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-march-26-27-2025-362373</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-26T08:26:23.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, March 26-27, 2025]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/tree-replacements-handed-out-362343</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-26T08:16:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Tree replacements handed out]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_e2fd0301-64c2-59ed-a815-e404c19e21ec.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Alicia Thorpe, left, of the Wilson County Extension Master Gardeners, helps Aileen Gray guide a river birch into the back of a vehicle at Saturday's North Carolina Bradford Pear Bounty at the Wilson County Agricultural Center. Approximately 290 trees were handed out as replacements for the invasive Bradford pears. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Tree replacements handed out]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/wcs-hires-math-tutor-362186</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-26T07:59:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[WCS hires math tutor]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_625a0e67-d9f3-5d9f-8e23-ffc903b14612.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[WCS hires math tutor]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/entertainment-plus/new-library-books-large-print-books-added-to-collection-362303</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-26T07:46:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[New library books: Large print books added to collection]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_3b8c13c1-971c-54b9-91fd-4fc590787ba3.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The Wilson County Public Library's main branch at 249 Nash St. N. is shown. Contributed photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[New library books: Large print books added to collection]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/south-granville-hosts-track-meet-362024</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-25T19:05:15.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[South Granville hosts track meet]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_b6bb2675-ae9f-5bbf-871d-f0a403670a3d.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Alayah Flowers races to the win for the Vikings in the 100 meter dash. Amanda Dixon | Butner-Creedmoor News]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[South Granville hosts track meet]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/city-council-approves-5-rezonings-demolitions-362338</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-25T16:06:01.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[City Council approves 5 rezonings, demolitions]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_b70fe897-79f1-5a13-855a-86c8e5a40ded.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson City Council voted unanimously to approve demolition ordinances for five dilapidated structures, including the fire-damaged 624 Vance St. E. pictured. Christopher Long | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[City Council approves 5 rezonings, demolitions]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/whirligig-park-goes-blue-for-child-abuse-prevention-362334</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-25T15:54:19.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Whirligig Park goes blue for child abuse prevention]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_fe967f70-24bb-526a-9967-ea195bafea62.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Blue lights will glow in the Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park pavilion every night during April to bring awareness to Child Abuse Prevention Month.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Whirligig Park goes blue for child abuse prevention]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/entertainment-plus/alia-el-bermanis-of-bone-soil-opens-at-barton-362277</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-25T10:31:24.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Alia El-Bermani’s ‘Of Bone & Soil’ opens at Barton]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_58b10572-5147-5c23-8514-31d42f96694d.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Artist Alia El-Bermani will be featured in Barton Art Galleries starting Monday. “Adrift,” oil on aluminum, is an example of her work. Contributed photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Alia El-Bermani’s ‘Of Bone & Soil’ opens at Barton]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/tigers-take-care-of-field-north-edgecombe-in-twinbill-sweep-362272</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-25T08:06:29.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Tigers take care of field, North Edgecombe in twinbill sweep]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_0c025b62-b9dd-5c0f-88cb-0a8fa92312c3.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Prep's Anthony Ellis safely slides into home but still gets a glove to the face during a home doubleheader against North Edgecombe on Monday, March 24, at Wilson Prep. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Tigers take care of field, North Edgecombe in twinbill sweep]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/tigers-take-trac-softball-win-over-warriors-362271</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-25T08:04:16.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Tigers take TRAC softball win over Warriors]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_91913b71-a0af-51d4-9863-23d580d45480.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Prep's MyAngel Brimage (28) scores a run as the throw is too high for the North Edgecombe catcher to handle as Tigers freshman Nadia Vines (37) watches during a game Monday, March 24, at Jaycee Field. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Tigers take TRAC softball win over Warriors]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/hang-on-to-those-fleeting-moments-seniors-and-parents-362269</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-25T08:01:53.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Hang on to those fleeting moments, seniors and parents]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_43068714-c1a4-520a-b436-c2c6faa26eeb.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Jay Misback, right, watches the ball he kicked during a Wilson Parks and Recreation Department youth soccer match at Gillette Soccer Complex in March 2019. Misback is now a senior at Hunt High, where he played soccer and currently plays lacrosse, one of many high school seniors who grew up playing sports in Wilson. Paul Durham | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Hang on to those fleeting moments, seniors and parents]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-roundup-warriors-cede-qcc-lead-to-trojans-fike-2nd-in-5th-league-outing-362270</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-25T07:58:49.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Warriors cede QCC lead to Trojans; Fike 2nd in 5th league outing]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/southern-national-prepares-for-regular-season-after-successful-speed-week-362267</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-25T07:56:57.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Southern National prepares for regular season after successful Speed Week]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_266732c2-e206-5044-8148-db33d1371f52.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Doug Barnes Jr. leads Jared Fryar and Michael Fose during a Late Models race as part of Speed Week of Southern National Motorsports Park on March 15. The track's regular season fires up Saturday, March 29. Andy Marquis | Honey Badger Sports and Entertainment Media]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Southern National prepares for regular season after successful Speed Week]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-march-25-26-2025-362266</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-25T07:55:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, March 25-26, 2025]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/city-commissioners-hold-first-budget-review-361932</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-24T19:57:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[City commissioners hold first budget review]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_b38b1ba6-237d-5d49-a2ab-c355c83ef426.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The Creedmoor commissioners have  received the first budget request information for the 2026 fiscal year. From left: Mayor Pro Tem Ed Gleason, Commissioner Georgana Kicinski, Mayor Bobby Wheeler, Commissioners Emma Albright, Archer Wilkins and Robert Way. | Contributed photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[City commissioners hold first budget review]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/our-opinion-city-councils-legislative-goals-arent-wilsons-362226</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-24T18:23:18.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Our Opinion: City Council’s legislative goals aren’t Wilson’s]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_394c1817-c648-50ad-b302-b6ecb9f8672f.pdf</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson City Council legislative priorities]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Our Opinion: City Council’s legislative goals aren’t Wilson’s]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/banish-bullying-from-wilson-schools-362225</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-24T17:56:13.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Banish bullying from Wilson schools]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_eaef6c6e-f6ba-511d-9a39-88c38f87557c.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Banish bullying from Wilson schools]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/federal-cuts-undermine-programs-we-rely-on-362222</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-24T17:44:32.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Federal cuts undermine programs we rely on]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_da14c82c-a845-57cb-88fb-d2d70862ad29.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Stock photo | Pixabay ]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Federal cuts undermine programs we rely on]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/new-vending-machines-aim-to-reduce-overdose-deaths-362169</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-24T16:00:32.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[New vending machines aim to reduce overdose deaths]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_b10dce8a-2e07-5a91-8390-b2b4abac4b69.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Cordain Dancy, Wilson Substance Prevention Coalition’s health care risk navigator, left, and Jeff Hill, coalition executive director, place a new naloxone and community resource vending machine outside the Wilson County Health Department Monday.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[New vending machines aim to reduce overdose deaths]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/gang-member-gets-21-years-for-wilson-robbery-362168</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-24T15:38:07.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Gang member gets 21 years for Wilson robbery]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <![CDATA[Fremandeus Connell Williams]]>
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      <![CDATA[Gang member gets 21 years for Wilson robbery]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/deed-transfers/deed-transfers-wilson-county-transactions-from-march-10-14-362160</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-24T15:25:19.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Deed transfers: Wilson County transactions from March 10-14]]>
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    <![CDATA[Stock photo | Pixabay]]>
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      <![CDATA[Deed transfers: Wilson County transactions from March 10-14]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/granville-briefs-358983</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-24T12:03:46.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Granville briefs]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Granville briefs]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/wins-celebrated-challenges-issued-at-wilson-gop-convention-362120</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-24T11:42:49.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wins celebrated, challenges issued at Wilson GOP Convention]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[North Carolina Labor Commissioner Luke Farley, left, answers a question from Ron Sutton during the Wilson County GOP's annual county convention Tuesday night. Christopher Long | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Wins celebrated, challenges issued at Wilson GOP Convention]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/wcs-robotics-team-powers-up-for-action-361873</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-24T09:52:28.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[WCS robotics team powers up for action]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Whirlybots team members Taylor Jordan, from left, and Brantley Bryant help modify their team’s robot for an upcoming competition with their coach, Kevin Bosso.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[WCS robotics team powers up for action]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/entertainment-plus/new-library-books-al-rokers-cookbook-added-to-collection-362143</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-24T08:37:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[New library books: Al Roker's cookbook added to collection]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The Wilson County Public Library's main branch at 249 Nash St. N. is shown. Contributed photo]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[New library books: Al Roker's cookbook added to collection]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/barton-roundup-bulldogs-mens-lacrosse-ends-skid-with-first-cc-win-362116</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-24T08:25:05.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[BARTON ROUNDUP: Bulldogs men’s lacrosse ends skid with first CC win]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_acc32c93-d08b-5890-8e1c-d0163d8d3452.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Barton's Nick Pomilio (22) wheels around with the ball as he looks for a chance to shoot during a home match against Emmanuel on Saturday, March 22, at Truist Stadium. Contributed photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[BARTON ROUNDUP: Bulldogs men’s lacrosse ends skid with first CC win]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/entertainment-plus/get-mini-masterpiece-at-wilson-arts-fundraiser-362141</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-24T07:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Get mini masterpiece at Wilson Arts fundraiser]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_27cb8dbc-2c9e-5988-af16-a52c6f2d492f.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Ann Sauerborn holds two miniature masterpieces from the 2024 event. Contributed photo]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Get mini masterpiece at Wilson Arts fundraiser]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/wilson-preps-winstead-ready-for-more-football-at-methodist-362104</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-23T22:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wilson Prep’s Winstead ready for more football at Methodist]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_5f3bd9bc-0f24-5951-8977-cbbf9e659d3f.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Prep senior Jonathan Winstead II signs to play football at Methodist University while surrounded by family members, coaches and administrators during a ceremony March 2 at Wilson Prep. Contributed photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Wilson Prep’s Winstead ready for more football at Methodist]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/area-calendar-march-24-25-2025-362106</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-23T21:59:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, March 24-25, 2025]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/hard-work-showcased-this-week-at-4-h-livestock-show-and-sale-362090</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-23T19:35:55.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Hard work showcased this week at 4-H Livestock Show and Sale]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Rhett Beamon, left, and Luke Hutchens practice their showmanship Saturday at Still Waters Farm and Stables for the Wilson County 4-H Livestock Show and Sale. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Hard work showcased this week at 4-H Livestock Show and Sale]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/wilson-celebrates-arbor-day-and-dual-national-recognitions-362014</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-23T16:00:04.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wilson celebrates Arbor Day and dual national recognitions]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <![CDATA[Brandon Webb, Wilson County ranger for the North Carolina Forest Service, center right, presents city of Wilson arborist Dustin Sauls with the 2025 Tree Line USA recognition from the Arbor Day Foundation. Wilson Energy workers stand behind them.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Wilson celebrates Arbor Day and dual national recognitions]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/playhouse-of-wilson-50-years-and-counting-362012</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-23T10:25:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Playhouse of Wilson: 50 years and counting]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The Edna Boykin Cultural Center is shown on Nash Street in downtown Wilson.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Playhouse of Wilson: 50 years and counting]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/falcons-end-mini-skid-hammer-demons-20-0-362101</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-23T09:59:18.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Falcons end mini-skid, hammer Demons 20-0]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Fike's Aleah Thompson (4) is out by a step as C.B. Aycock first baseman Ashleigh Gardner (8) takes the throw during a game Friday, March 21, at Fike. Watching the play is Aycock pitcher Avery Fricks. Paul Durham | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Falcons end mini-skid, hammer Demons 20-0]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/mobile-market-makes-stop-in-wilson-361954</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-23T09:10:43.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Mobile market makes stop in Wilson]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Toby Tracy shops for vegetables Thursday at the Ripe for Revival Mobile Market in the parking lot of State Farm Insurance at 5100 Brewer Court in Wilson. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Mobile market makes stop in Wilson]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/not-this-time-fike-blanks-cba-2-0-to-complete-winning-week-362084</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-22T12:07:27.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Not this time: Fike blanks CBA 2-0 to complete winning week]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_fa9ea399-2c00-5620-8113-b380216c074a.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[C.B. Aycock's Davynn Godshall (9) and Fike's Sophia Foula (14) seem to be searching for the ball right behind them during a match Friday, March 21, at Fike. Paul Durham | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Not this time: Fike blanks CBA 2-0 to complete winning week]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/golden-demons-get-upper-hand-on-hunt-in-1st-meeting-362081</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-22T08:06:20.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Golden Demons get upper hand on Hunt in 1st meeting]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_6d71c8a7-ec14-5532-bc82-43f2dd8db521.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Fike's Zachary Turner (23) runs with the ball as Hunt's Cooper Fuller (25) harasses him with his stick during a match Friday, March 21, at Fike. Paul Durham | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Golden Demons get upper hand on Hunt in 1st meeting]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/falcons-fly-away-late-from-demons-11-4-362080</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-22T08:01:29.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Falcons fly away late from Demons 11-4]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_b71204e7-b458-56e9-bfda-a7d360bd28a7.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[C.B. Aycock's Jones Winters (11) pops up after sliding safely into third base as Fike third baseman Connor Spencer looks on during a game Friday, March 21, at Fike. Paul Durham | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Falcons fly away late from Demons 11-4]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/ladybirds-hang-7th-straight-shutout-362079</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-22T07:57:48.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Ladybirds hang 7th straight shutout]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Southern Nash's Anna Dickinson (8) fires a pitch during a home game against Northern Nash on Friday, March 21. Carl Copeland | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Ladybirds hang 7th straight shutout]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/bruins-take-another-tough-loss-362083</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-22T07:25:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Bruins take another tough loss]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Bruins take another tough loss]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-roundup-warriors-keep-rolling-atop-qcc-362082</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-22T07:20:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Warriors keep rolling atop QCC]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_f1f8998b-ed10-5959-bd6f-2b0a437a467c.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Hunt's Trevor Moore, pitching during a game at C.B. Aycock on March 11, tossed 5 2/3 shutout innings Friday, March 21, as the Warriors blanked East Wake 5-0 at Sid Boyette Field. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Warriors keep rolling atop QCC]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-march-22-23-2025-362078</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-22T07:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, March 22-23, 2025]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/its-incredible-johnson-johnson-groundbreaking-celebrates-partnerships-42832b2e</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-21T20:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[‘It’s incredible’: Johnson & Johnson groundbreaking celebrates partnerships]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_7f874c9b-26da-425b-996e-ddc9211e2e9e.JPG</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Elected officials and Johnson & Johnson executives turn shovels of sand Friday in a ceremonial groundbreaking for Wilson’s Johnson & Johnson plant. ]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[‘It’s incredible’: Johnson & Johnson groundbreaking celebrates partnerships]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/our-opinion-exercise-your-right-to-know-361827</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/elks-lodge-840-donates-food-to-veterans-361721</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-21T10:15:42.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Elks Lodge 840 donates food to veterans]]>
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    <![CDATA[Elks Lodge donates food
Elks Lodge 840 in Wilson donated a truckload of shelf-ready food to Veterans Residential Services of Wilson’s pantry Wednesday. The nonprofit’s food pantry serves more than 900 veterans in need and their families. From left are Elks Lodge member Jimmy Smith, Exalted Ruler Damon Pope, Elks Lodge member Mickey Bissett and Elks Lodge Veterans Committee member Brian Harmon. Contributed photo]]>
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      <![CDATA[Elks Lodge 840 donates food to veterans]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/statewide-burn-ban-issued-361946</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-21T09:02:14.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Statewide burn ban issued]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <![CDATA[A member of the East Nash Volunteer Fire Department stands near a burn in a Wilson County resident's burn pile earlier this month. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Statewide burn ban issued]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/spring-debut-messy-for-bruins-panthers-361943</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-21T07:48:47.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Spring debut messy for Bruins, Panthers]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Beddingfield's Liana Garcia (4) and North Johnston's Monica Trejo (1) battle through a downpour during the first half of a match Thursday, March 20, at Beddingfield. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Spring debut messy for Bruins, Panthers]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/first-tobs-varsity-classic-hits-fleming-on-friday-361942</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-21T07:46:25.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[First Tobs Varsity Classic hits Fleming on Friday]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[Beddingfield head coach Matt Ballance, left, waits to take the bat and helmet from Austin Jones during a game Feb. 26 at Fleming Stadium, the site of this weekend's first of three Wilson Tobs Varsity Classics. The Bruins will face the Raleigh Hawks home school team in the first game Friday, March 21, at 5 p.m. Paul Durham | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[First Tobs Varsity Classic hits Fleming on Friday]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-roundup-cyclones-stay-unbeaten-in-macaa-play-361941</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-21T07:44:13.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Cyclones stay unbeaten in MACAA play]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_4f2d5b23-e783-5a0f-a68c-352d0f138007.jpg</image:loc>
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    <![CDATA[Beddingfield third baseman Justin Kirby (1) throws the ball back to the pitcher as North Johnston's Ty Hinton dusts himself off after sliding safely into third during a game Thursday, March 20, at Beddingfield. The game was suspended due to rain in the second inning with the Panthers ahead 7-0. It will be completed at a later date. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Cyclones stay unbeaten in MACAA play]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/middle-school-roundup-springfield-elm-city-headed-for-monday-showdown-361939</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-21T07:41:43.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[MIDDLE SCHOOL ROUNDUP: Springfield, Elm City headed for Monday showdown]]>
        </news:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-march-21-22-2025-361934</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-21T07:38:31.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, March 21-22, 2025]]>
        </news:title>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/church-news-congregations-plan-services-361776</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-21T07:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Church news: Congregations plan services]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_33fe3276-78d3-5b62-9857-a16a809c204e.jpg</image:loc>
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    <![CDATA[Church News submissions can be emailed to churchnews@wilsontimes.com, mailed to The Wilson Times, Attn: Church News, P.O. Box 2447, Wilson, NC 27894 or dropped off at the newspaper’s 126 Nash St. office during business hours. Announcements are not accepted by phone. The deadline is 5 p.m. each Wednesday for publication in Friday editions. Stock photo | Pixabay]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Church news: Congregations plan services]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/wcc-looks-for-solutions-on-traffic-concerns-361765</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-20T14:38:11.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[WCC  looks for solutions on traffic concerns]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_f0e103c6-a97d-5949-b5d4-0e2917dc5561.jpg</image:loc>
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    <![CDATA[Sallie B. Howard School is on spring break this week, making traffic lighter, but Wilson Community College is exploring ideas to improve the traffic flow around the college related to congestion at the intersection of Herring Avenue and Sallie B. Howard Place. Traffic becomes congested in the mornings and afternoons. Olivia Neeley | Times]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[WCC  looks for solutions on traffic concerns]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/man-faces-statutory-sex-charges-361877</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-20T12:58:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Man faces statutory sex charges]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_f1dbf1de-6140-54fe-a2cb-f0e153a88829.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Khalil Akeem Brown]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Man faces statutory sex charges]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/wilson-housing-authority-to-start-applications-for-3-bedroom-apartments-361889</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-20T12:04:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wilson Housing Authority to start applications for 3-bedroom apartments]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_992f7827-ad9d-53af-b69c-259f65c02f76.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The Wilson House Authority will be accepting applications for three-bedroom apartments. Pictured is E.B. Jordan Homes. Contributed photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Wilson Housing Authority to start applications for 3-bedroom apartments]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/putting-politics-aside-to-support-public-educators-361772</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-20T10:04:58.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Putting politics aside to support public educators]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_f646c313-58d2-5b67-9ef4-29ae104d2e4e.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Dante Pittman]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Putting politics aside to support public educators]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/thumbs-up-to-transparency-thumbs-down-to-hypocrisy-361771</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-20T10:00:12.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Thumbs up to transparency, thumbs down to hypocrisy]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_6d138bdc-87c1-5183-b0be-9637437b95c3.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The North Carolina Legislative Building is shown from downtown Raleigh’s Bicentennial Plaza.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Thumbs up to transparency, thumbs down to hypocrisy]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/are-you-on-griffins-voter-challenge-list-361770</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-20T09:53:37.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Are you on Griffin’s voter challenge list?]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_3c534516-a755-5c3d-a10c-172566890981.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[N.C. Court of Appeals Judge Jefferson Griffin, left, is contesting his narrow loss to Justice Allison Riggs, right, in the race for Riggs’ state Supreme Court seat.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Are you on Griffin’s voter challenge list?]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/man-survives-toughest-of-lifes-challenges-360543</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-20T09:27:53.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Man survives toughest of life’s challenges]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_bf97ca02-0ff5-5bdc-85fd-3f00a8bafbe8.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Jerry Brewer stands outside the work sheds where he manufactures furniture. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Man survives toughest of life’s challenges]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/for-your-health-wilson-medical-center-earns-chest-pain-center-accreditation-361762</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-20T07:55:50.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[For Your Health: Wilson Medical Center earns chest pain center accreditation]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_ba97e412-3b5f-5fe9-899e-fdde2293ea6e.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Caitlin Webb]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[For Your Health: Wilson Medical Center earns chest pain center accreditation]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/retirement-at-the-right-time-for-former-wcc-pro-hill-361758</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-20T06:58:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Retirement at the right time for former WCC pro Hill]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_fc6a3d5c-4714-5eca-a933-bd9e46a6a075.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Reid Hill recently retired after 27 years as Wilson Country Club head golf professional, leaving a considerable legacy behind after 43 years in professional golf. Contributed photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Retirement at the right time for former WCC pro Hill]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-roundup-knights-put-it-all-together-in-sweep-of-coastal-christian-361760</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-20T06:57:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Knights put it all together in sweep of Coastal Christian]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_6786246d-c07d-5e11-a7a7-296148e22371.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Greenfield senior Christopher Tankersley (7) takes a cut during a home game March 14 at Ralph Hodge Family Field. He was the winning pitcher in game 1 of the Knights' doubleheader sweep of Coastal Christian while getting two hits in game 2 at home Wednesday, March 19. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Knights put it all together in sweep of Coastal Christian]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/farris-thomas-law-student-athlete-of-the-week-jaide-simpkins-fike-high-361759</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-20T06:55:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Farris & Thomas Law Student-Athlete of the Week: Jaide Simpkins, Fike High]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_90d31c98-3f53-5c40-a237-0f31758a3911.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Jaide Simpkins, Fike High]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Farris & Thomas Law Student-Athlete of the Week: Jaide Simpkins, Fike High]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/jv-roundup-bolden-sisters-spark-ccs-win-361757</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-20T06:50:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[JV ROUNDUP: Bolden sisters spark CCS win]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_71d7b44d-25d2-5b57-8d51-0c63fef6a475.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Community Christian sixth grader Trinity Bolden (22), dribbling the ball during a varsity home match against Hilltop Christian on Tuesday, scored three goals in the junior varsity match earlier that afternoon at CCS. Paul Durham | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[JV ROUNDUP: Bolden sisters spark CCS win]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/middle-school-roundup-darden-girls-elm-city-boys-victorious-361761</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-20T06:48:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[MIDDLE SCHOOL ROUNDUP: Darden girls, Elm City boys victorious]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/go-toward-your-joy-in-this-wild-and-precious-life-361756</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-20T06:44:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Go toward your joy in this wild and precious life]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_2c03782c-76e0-5b70-9a5c-0e1f8e6ecfd6.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[E.J. Proctor]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Go toward your joy in this wild and precious life]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-march-20-21-2025-361647</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-20T06:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, March 20-21, 2025]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/wilson-county-sees-3rd-flu-related-death-361648</loc>
    <news:news>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-19T16:51:09.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wilson County sees 3rd flu-related death]]>
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    <![CDATA[This chart from the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services shows flu-related deaths for the 2024-25 flu season through March 19.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Wilson County sees 3rd flu-related death]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/police-victim-stabbed-with-his-own-knife-361685</loc>
    <news:news>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-19T16:43:26.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Police: Victim stabbed with his own knife]]>
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    <![CDATA[Anthony Taqee Hopkins, left; Antonio Marquis Farmer, middle; and Darryl Eric Williams, right, are each charged with robbery with a dangerous weapon and assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Police: Victim stabbed with his own knife]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/its-time-to-check-smoke-detectors-fire-extinguishers-361654</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-19T11:23:10.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[It’s time to check smoke detectors, fire extinguishers]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[Capt. Bryan Belvin changes the battery in a smoke detector.]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[It’s time to check smoke detectors, fire extinguishers]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/wilson-woman-faces-insurance-fraud-charge-361585</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-19T10:54:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wilson woman faces insurance fraud charge]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Jackie Kay Lynch]]>
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      <![CDATA[Wilson woman faces insurance fraud charge]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/cyclones-fight-back-for-draw-with-hilltop-361644</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-19T07:45:44.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Cyclones fight back for draw with Hilltop]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_48017add-00de-5259-9956-e0d4a43c0257.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Community Christian's Libby Bass (30) takes control of the ball from Hilltop Christian's Emma Williams (5) as Cyclones teammates Gracie Beamon, left, and Katelyn Brown run in the background during a match Tuesday, March 18, at CCS. Paul Durham | Times]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Cyclones fight back for draw with Hilltop]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/cyclones-fumble-away-lead-game-to-conquerors-361643</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-19T07:42:54.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Cyclones fumble away lead, game to Conquerors]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Community Christian's Tee Bohne holds out his arms as a Faith Christian base runner slides safely into second base during a game Tuesday, March 18, at CCS. Paul Durham | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Cyclones fumble away lead, game to Conquerors]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/young-cyclones-run-rule-conquerors-in-5-10-0-361641</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-19T07:39:41.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Young Cyclones run-rule Conquerors in 5, 10-0]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Community Christian's Isabella Ford (10) slides safely into home plate with the walk-off run in a 10-0 five-inning victory over Faith Christian of Goldsboro on Tuesday, March 18, at CCS. Paul Durham | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Young Cyclones run-rule Conquerors in 5, 10-0]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-roundup-demons-flatten-sss-for-1st-win-361646</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-19T07:22:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Demons flatten SSS for 1st win]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/ecu-soph-nate-oneal-wins-1st-collegiate-tournament-361645</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-19T07:15:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[ECU soph Nate O’Neal wins 1st collegiate tournament]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_c3287c31-5566-50f3-8c1e-183e71b9a5c8.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[East Carolina sophomore Nate O'Neal, a 2023 Beddingfield High graduate, was the individual champion of the ECU Intercollegiate that wrapped up Tuesday, March 18, at Brook Valley Country Club in Greenville. It was the first tournament title of his collegiate career for O'Neal, who shot a 5-under 211 in the 54-hole event. ECU Athletics]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[ECU soph Nate O’Neal wins 1st collegiate tournament]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-march-19-20-2025-361640</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-19T07:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, March 19-20, 2025]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/wilson-county-schools-adds-snow-make-up-day-361568</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-19T06:35:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wilson County Schools adds snow make-up day]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_2c7c792c-f62c-584d-8ea6-98c74d92200f.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson County School board members Debora Powell, left, and John Kyle listen during Monday's regular monthly board meeting.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Wilson County Schools adds snow make-up day]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/jury-convicts-man-in-double-murder-361594</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-18T18:13:42.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Jury convicts man in double murder]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_3bdbea5e-8598-54b2-b0aa-73ea6fa45d78.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Raekwon Williams, the second murder victim in the case, is shown in a photo provided by family members. Contributed photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Jury convicts man in double murder]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/y-gig-students-visit-the-wilson-times-361634</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-18T17:29:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Y-GIG students visit The Wilson Times]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_5cd282ea-5b80-5c6b-818e-215ddc8af1db.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Jaksa Gabric, media services manager for The Wilson Times and Restoration NewsMedia, explains newspaper page design to students in the Foundation YMCA’s Y-GIG after-school program. Corey Friedman | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Y-GIG students visit The Wilson Times]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/community-briefs-pancake-sausage-supper-is-friday-361623</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-18T17:19:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Community Briefs: Pancake, sausage supper is Friday]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Community Briefs: Pancake, sausage supper is Friday]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/you-are-very-deserving-hubert-vester-auto-group-honored-with-hunt-friend-of-education-award-361573</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-18T15:18:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[‘You are very deserving’: Hubert Vester Auto Group honored with Hunt Friend of Education Award]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_895c4206-51f9-5d55-be60-f4affd84b9c0.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Education Partnership Executive Director Robin Williams, right, presents Hubert Vester Auto Group Chief Operating Officer Chris Vester, left, with WEP's Jim and Carolyn Hunt Friend of Education Award on Tuesday, as owner Hubert Vester smiles behind them.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[‘You are very deserving’: Hubert Vester Auto Group honored with Hunt Friend of Education Award]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/entertainment-plus/spin-into-spring-with-saturdays-artspin-361566</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-18T13:03:48.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Spin into spring with Saturday’s ArtSpin]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_a6da88b8-2b19-5ff1-b438-7759713407e4.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Enjoy a drumming experience with Pline Maunzeo, master of Congolese percussion, at ArtSpin. Contributed photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Spin into spring with Saturday’s ArtSpin]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/edward-jones-financial-adviser-kim-hoffman-recognized-by-barrons-361504</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-18T09:35:37.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Edward Jones financial adviser Kim Hoffman recognized by Barron’s]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_33c1901d-7037-5b6f-9055-3acb501b96b5.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The team at Edward Jones includes Graham Parker, Hunter Hoffman, Kim Hoffman, Leigh Jackson, Lindsey Gardner and Fran Geraghty. Contributed photoEdward Jones financial adviser Kim Hoffman of Wilson has been named to the Barron’s magazine 2025 Top 1,200 Financial Advisors list. The recipients are ranked by state, and Hoffman ranked No. 23 in North Carolina. This is Hoffman’s 13th year on this Barron’s ranking.“It’s a great honor to be recognized by Barron’s and included on this distinguished list of financial advisers,” Hoffman said. “Thanks to everyone who helped make it possible.”Hoffman is supported by her client support team: Hunter Hoffman, Leigh Jackson, Lindsey Gardner, Graham Parker and Fran Geraghty. They can be reached at 252-291-7714, or by visiting edwardjones.com/us-en/hoffman-wealth-management.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Edward Jones financial adviser Kim Hoffman recognized by Barron’s]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/wilson-prep-launches-remote-academy-option-361392</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-18T09:23:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wilson Prep launches remote academy option]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_16908586-2412-5992-8453-45e97756154d.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Students work at their desks at Wilson Preparatory Academy on Tilghman Road. The public charter school is launching a remote charter academy in the fall.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Wilson Prep launches remote academy option]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/couples-receive-marriage-licenses-in-february-361488</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-18T08:35:05.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Couples receive marriage licenses in February]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_c5b014c8-552d-5aac-a2dd-a65f0af354ba.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Stock photo | Pixabay]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Couples receive marriage licenses in February]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/dean-led-knights-down-lady-chargers-4-1-361474</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-18T08:15:16.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Dean-led Knights down Lady Chargers 4-1]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_51a4836b-7af3-57fd-beea-407fc69f4f46.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Greenfield's Darcy Dean (8) takes aim at her second goal between Wilson Christian's Reagan Sherrod (11) and Trinity Campbell (17) during a game Monday, March 17, at Wilson Christian. Dean scored three goals in the Knights' 4-1 victory. Nino Villaverde | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Dean-led Knights down Lady Chargers 4-1]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/demons-march-past-warriors-to-another-quad-county-win-361471</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-18T08:12:53.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Demons march past Warriors to another Quad County win]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_a2273d4d-79d3-5f42-9b5b-5c9be7101074.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Fike's Brayden Jones hits the ball during his No. 5 singles match against Hunt's Gavin Harris on Monday, March 17, at Hunt. Paul Durham | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Demons march past Warriors to another Quad County win]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-roundup-cyclones-stop-nbc-for-key-macaa-win-361470</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-18T08:09:09.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Cyclones stop NBC for key MACAA win]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[Community Christian sixth grader Lilly Lesko, shown during a match in The Brittany XIX on March 7 at Gillette Soccer Complex, had a hat trick in the Cyclones' 5-1 win at home against New Bern Christian on Monday, March 17. Paul Durham | Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Cyclones stop NBC for key MACAA win]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/fikes-11th-hof-induction-to-honor-next-waveof-athletes-361484</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-03-18T08:08:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Fike’s 11th HOF induction to honor next wave of athletes]]>
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    <![CDATA[In this times file photo from May 20, 2006, Fike’s Sarah Winslow (14), is marked by Kristal Tucker of White Oak during the Golden Demons’ 3-2 loss in Jacksonville in the NCHSAA 3-A quarterfinals. Winslow is one of seven former student-athletes that will be inducted into the Fike Athletic Hall of Fame this fall. Paul Durham | Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Fike’s 11th HOF induction to honor next wave of athletes]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-march-18-19-2025-361469</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-03-18T08:06:41.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, March 18-19, 2025]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/our-opinion-newton-signs-on-to-government-transparency-act-361435</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-03-17T17:31:44.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Our Opinion: Newton signs on to Government Transparency Act]]>
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    <![CDATA[Sen. Buck Newton, R-Wilson, stresses the importance of early voting at the Wilson County Republican Party’s annual oyster roast fundraiser in October.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Our Opinion: Newton signs on to Government Transparency Act]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/budd-must-stand-up-for-seniors-on-medicare-advantage-361434</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-03-17T17:22:47.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Budd must stand up for seniors on Medicare Advantage]]>
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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[Budd must stand up for seniors on Medicare Advantage]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/james-edward-farmer-jr-361440</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-17T14:48:23.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[James Edward Farmer, Jr.]]>
        </news:title>
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      <![CDATA[James Edward Farmer, Jr.]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/updated-state-rests-in-double-murder-case-361388</loc>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-17T14:46:12.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[UPDATED: State rests in double murder case]]>
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    <![CDATA[Adrian Tynrell Horne speaks to the judge Monday during his double murder trial in Wilson County Criminal Superior Court. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[UPDATED: State rests in double murder case]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/polly-marks-whitley-361394</loc>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-17T12:21:20.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Polly Marks Whitley]]>
        </news:title>
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      <![CDATA[Polly Marks Whitley]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/entertainment-plus/new-library-books-library-adds-pete-the-cat-and-the-wright-brothers-361306</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-03-17T11:39:17.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[New library books: Library adds ‘Pete the Cat and the Wright Brothers’]]>
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    <![CDATA[The Wilson County Public Library's main branch at 249 Nash St. N. is shown. Contributed photo]]>
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      <![CDATA[New library books: Library adds ‘Pete the Cat and the Wright Brothers’]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/wilson-county-schools-holds-expanded-career-fair-saturday-361076</loc>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-17T11:20:25.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wilson County Schools holds expanded career fair Saturday]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[Renee Pittman, secretary and bookkeeper at Wilson Academy of Applied Technology, left, helps ninth grader Lacey Lancaster in the school’s front office.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Wilson County Schools holds expanded career fair Saturday]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/pennie-joyce-sherrod-361387</loc>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-17T11:15:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Pennie Joyce Sherrod]]>
        </news:title>
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      <![CDATA[Pennie Joyce Sherrod]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/lydia-horton-361386</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-17T11:11:58.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Lydia  Horton]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Lydia  Horton]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/velma-eugenia-williams-361385</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-17T11:06:30.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Velma Eugenia Williams]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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      <![CDATA[Velma Eugenia Williams]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/jarvis-edmundson-361384</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-17T11:04:41.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Jarvis  Edmundson]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_6789f94e-2a72-548c-93f5-7e064d350906.jpg</image:loc>
    
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      <![CDATA[Jarvis  Edmundson]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/elm-city-resident-requests-notification-of-water-quality-violations-361081</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-17T10:20:55.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Elm City resident requests notification of water quality violations]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <![CDATA[Elm City Mayor Tawanda Moore said during the town's Board of Commissioners meeting Tuesday night that the town "isn't trying to hide" new water quality violations from the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality. Christopher Long | Times]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Elm City resident requests notification of water quality violations]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/jeffrey-paul-glutz-361349</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-17T09:47:33.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Jeffrey Paul Glutz]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_f412e992-7206-5345-9316-18038e2d219f.jpg</image:loc>
    
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      <![CDATA[Jeffrey Paul Glutz]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/down-to-business-family-brings-southern-cooking-to-lucama-361062</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-17T08:46:58.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Down to Business: Family brings Southern cooking to Lucama]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <![CDATA[Bessie Hinnant Locus, from left, Indea Hinnant, Derrick Hinnant and Iris Hinnant Bynum stand pose for a picture with their parents, Ivory and Janice Hinnant, in their new family restaurant, I&J Restaurant and Grill. Bessie Hinnant Locus said it was always her mom's dream to own her own restaurant, and now the family is living out that dream. Christopher Long | Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Down to Business: Family brings Southern cooking to Lucama]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/sybil-janice-glvoer-361293</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-17T07:33:19.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Sybil Janice Glvoer]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_a85388a2-e85b-51e9-8baa-37d7ba60b259.jpg</image:loc>
    
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      <![CDATA[Sybil Janice Glvoer]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/barton-takes-series-from-no-1-north-greenville-361288</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-17T06:17:49.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Barton takes series from No. 1 North Greenville]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <![CDATA[Barton College's Evan Harding (1) and Sal Laimo, celebrating amid their teammates, each had big days at the plate Saturday as the Bulldogs beat nationally top-ranked North Greenville 10-6 to win the Conference Carolinas three-game series. Barton College]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Barton takes series from No. 1 North Greenville]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/barton-roundup-bulldogs-work-past-trailblazers-to-end-skid-361287</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-17T06:16:41.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[BARTON ROUNDUP: Bulldogs work past Trailblazers to end skid]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_7a163e10-26a2-5585-b743-5e50c7ea6a80.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Senior Jack Sandahl tips the ball during a match at Wilson Gymnasium. Sandahl had 11 kills as the Bulldogs swept North Greenville in three sets Saturday, March 15. Barton College]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[BARTON ROUNDUP: Bulldogs work past Trailblazers to end skid]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/no-1-duke-finishes-the-job-in-charlotte-on-to-the-ncaas-361280</loc>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-17T06:14:21.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[No. 1 Duke finishes the job in Charlotte, on to the NCAAs]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_4d9e32c3-52d6-5a23-a96b-fcbd9e1ad819.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Duke freshman Khaman Maluach (9) dunks on Louisville's Chucky Hepburn (24) during the championship game of the ACC tournament Saturday, March 15, at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte. Duke Athletics]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[No. 1 Duke finishes the job in Charlotte, on to the NCAAs]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/air-doug-takes-speed-week-championship-in-southern-national-showdown-361279</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-17T06:12:51.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[‘Air Doug’ takes Speed Week championship in Southern National showdown]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_138a5bdd-a32a-599d-9ccd-6f1f94c8f474.jpg</image:loc>
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    <![CDATA[Doug Barnes Jr.  stands atop his "Air Doug" Late Model Stock Car after winning the third and final LMSC race Saturday, March 15, to win the division title in Southern National Motorsports Park's Speed Week. Andy Marquis | Honey Badger Entertainment & Media]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[‘Air Doug’ takes Speed Week championship in Southern National showdown]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/owners-bring-new-life-to-fikewood-plaza-360846</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-16T19:59:03.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Owners bring new life to Fikewood Plaza]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_5a16625f-4d0b-5f32-b300-02332530bf2c.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Bader Awamleh, whose family owns the Fikewood Plaza Shopping Center, said renovations are in progress on the new Roses location. Christopher Long | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Owners bring new life to Fikewood Plaza]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/winnie-odom-wiggs-361276</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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          <![CDATA[Winnie Odom Wiggs]]>
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      <![CDATA[Winnie Odom Wiggs]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/felton-ballance-361275</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-03-16T17:53:24.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Felton  Ballance]]>
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      <![CDATA[Felton  Ballance]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/ecu-baseball-player-parker-byrd-to-headline-aces-for-autism-fundraiser-361269</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-03-16T17:27:51.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[ECU baseball player Parker Byrd to headline Aces for Autism fundraiser]]>
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    <![CDATA[East Carolina University baseball player Parker Byrd will serve as guest speaker for Aces for Autism Wilson’s annual fundraiser on April 14. Contributed photo]]>
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      <![CDATA[ECU baseball player Parker Byrd to headline Aces for Autism fundraiser]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/entertainment-plus/celebrate-the-spirit-of-ireland-with-celtic-angels-361267</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-03-16T17:11:49.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Celebrate the spirit of Ireland with Celtic Angels]]>
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    <![CDATA[Wilson Arts brings Celtic Angels Ireland to the Boykin Center March 20. Contributed photo]]>
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      <![CDATA[Celebrate the spirit of Ireland with Celtic Angels]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/wilson-elks-lodge-donates-5000-for-recovery-support-361067</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-03-16T10:06:35.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Wilson Elks Lodge donates $5,000 for recovery support]]>
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    <![CDATA[Wilson Elks Lodge 840 presented a $5,000 donation Wednesday to the Wilson County Substance Prevention Coalition. The money will fund detox and in-patient rehabilitation for those in Wilson who are struggling to break free from drug addiction. From left are Esteemed Leading Knight Brian DeKaiser, Wilson County Substance Prevention Coalition Executive Director Jeff Hill, Exalted Ruler Damon Pope and Treasurer Ty Conti. Contributed photo]]>
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      <![CDATA[Wilson Elks Lodge donates $5,000 for recovery support]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-march-17-18-2025-361266</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-03-16T09:08:18.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, March 17-18, 2025]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/knights-light-it-up-late-to-beat-storm-361261</loc>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-15T08:28:33.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Knights light it up late to beat Storm]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[Greenfield sophomore Josef Popowitch (24) takes off toward third base during a game against New Life Camp on Friday, March 14, at Ralph Hodge Family Feud. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Knights light it up late to beat Storm]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/lady-chargers-stop-bruins-in-5-chilly-innings-361260</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-15T08:26:25.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Lady Chargers stop Bruins in 5 chilly innings]]>
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    <![CDATA[Wilson Christian's Stevie Cressionnie fires a pitch during a home game against Beddingfield on Friday, March 14. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Lady Chargers stop Bruins in 5 chilly innings]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/air-doug-does-it-again-at-speed-week-361259</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-15T08:22:04.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[‘Air Doug’ does it again at Speed Week]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Doug Barnes, Jr. (88) passes Jared Fryar (14) with three laps to go in a Late Model Stock Car race at Southern National Motorsports Park on Friday, March 14. Andy Marquis | Honey Badger Entertainment]]>
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      <![CDATA[‘Air Doug’ does it again at Speed Week]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-march-15-16-2025-361249</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-03-15T08:19:59.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, March 15-16, 2025]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-roundup-lady-warriors-end-skid-by-scorching-sss-24-6-361265</loc>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-15T08:18:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Lady Warriors end skid by scorching SSS 24-6]]>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_fd9e389f-ed61-5e17-b151-f31e71458263.jpg</image:loc>
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    <![CDATA[Hunt's Hannah Spell, taking a lead off first base during a game at C.B. Aycock on Tuesday, March 11, had three hits and drove in two runs in the Warriors' 24-6 bashing of Smithfield-Selma on Friday, March 14, at Hunt. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Lady Warriors end skid by scorching SSS 24-6]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/area-calendar-march-15-16-2025-361233</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-03-14T23:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, March 15-16, 2025]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/wep-fundraiser-brings-the-fun-361212</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-03-14T14:55:03.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[WEP fundraiser brings the fun]]>
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    <![CDATA[Breen Law teammates Jamie Hayes, from left, Rhyan Breen and Davida and Chris Abells celebrate winning the spelling bee portion of Wilson Education Partnership’s annual Adult Trivia and Spelling Bee fundraiser. Olivia Neeley | Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[WEP fundraiser brings the fun]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/a-lenten-reminder-for-trump-supporting-christians-361221</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-03-14T14:12:40.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[A Lenten reminder for Trump-supporting Christians]]>
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    <![CDATA[The Wilson Times welcomes letters to the editor of 350 words or fewer. Letters should be signed with the writer’s name and hometown. Include a phone number for verification purposes. Phone numbers are not published. Email your letter to the editor to letters@wilsontimes.com.]]>
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      <![CDATA[A Lenten reminder for Trump-supporting Christians]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/wilson-woman-charged-with-insurance-fraud-361229</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-14T13:05:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wilson woman charged with insurance fraud]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Dewanda A. Battle]]>
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      <![CDATA[Wilson woman charged with insurance fraud]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/chamber-hosting-first-responder-appreciation-breakfast-360743</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-14T10:59:49.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Chamber hosting first responder appreciation breakfast]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Ryan Simons]]>
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      <![CDATA[Chamber hosting first responder appreciation breakfast]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/joe-lewis-williams-361210</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-14T10:40:30.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Joe Lewis  Williams]]>
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      <![CDATA[Joe Lewis  Williams]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/yolanda-davis-named-humanitarian-of-the-year-361176</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-14T10:19:18.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[YoLanda Davis named Humanitarian of the Year]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_0c801fb5-26aa-582c-bc07-64a60491cced.jpg</image:loc>
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    <![CDATA[Winners at the March 10 Human Relations Awards celebration were Denning Mitchell, from left, Eli Kicklighter, Wilson Community Outreach represented by Johnnie Chestnut, YoLanda Davis, Sharon High-Jones and Jackson Robol. Contributed photo]]>
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      <![CDATA[YoLanda Davis named Humanitarian of the Year]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/tigers-turn-to-former-big-leaguer-bynum-as-next-diamond-mentor-361175</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-14T08:23:21.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Tigers turn to former big leaguer Bynum as next diamond mentor]]>
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    <![CDATA[Freddie Bynum, the only player from Wilson to make the major leagues in the last 70 years, leads the Wilson Prep team through warm-up drills during practice Tuesday, March 11. Bynum is the second head coach in the brief history of the Tigers baseball team after being hired to succeed program founder Tony Ellison. Paul Durham | Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Tigers turn to former big leaguer Bynum as next diamond mentor]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/still-developing-demons-settle-for-draw-with-corinth-holders-361174</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-03-14T08:19:16.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Still-developing Demons settle for draw with Corinth Holders]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_740c0310-df5c-53bd-908a-213fa242d01d.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Fike's Karys Wheeler (1) shouts as she tries to shield the ball from onrushing Marley Santasiero (16) of Corinth Holders as Golden Demons' Zoe Mitchell (7) trails the play during the first half of a game Thursday, March 13, at Fike. Paul Durham | Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Still-developing Demons settle for draw with Corinth Holders]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-roundup-lady-chargers-bank-another-shutout-361173</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-14T08:16:23.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Lady Chargers bank another shutout]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_34925b5c-4f2b-5bb6-8dc3-6270b65c93d4.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Christian's Maddie Reynell (10) dribbles the ball during a match against Bunn at The Brittany XIX on Saturday, March 8, at Gillette Soccer Complex. Reynell scored a goal in the Lady Chargers' 2-0 win against Faith Christian on Thursday. Paul Durham | Times]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Lady Chargers bank another shutout]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/no-1-duke-limps-into-semis-matchup-with-unc-361172</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-14T08:14:24.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[No. 1 Duke limps into semis matchup with UNC]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Duke's Tyrese Proctor (5) soars for a dunk during an ACC tournament quarterfinals game against Georgia Tech on Thursday, March 13, at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte. Duke Athletics]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[No. 1 Duke limps into semis matchup with UNC]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/air-doug-makes-2nd-round-in-late-model-speedweek-361171</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-14T08:12:41.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[‘Air Doug’ makes 2nd round in Late Model Speedweek]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_2bf038f6-a9a7-586d-8e8a-5fe9717f1e81.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Doug Barnes Jr. celebrates atop his car in victory lane at Southern National Motorsports Park on Thursday, March 13, after winning the second Late Model race during the track's Speedweek. Andy Marquis | Southern National Motorsports Park]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[‘Air Doug’ makes 2nd round in Late Model Speedweek]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-march-14-15-2025-361167</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, March 14-15, 2025]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-03-14T06:11:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Deed transfers: Wilson County transactions from March 3-7]]>
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    <![CDATA[Stock photo | Pixabay]]>
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      <![CDATA[Deed transfers: Wilson County transactions from March 3-7]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/making-america-great-for-oligarchs-361145</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-03-13T16:59:43.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Making America great — for oligarchs]]>
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    <![CDATA[President Donald Trump appears with Elon Musk on the White House lawn where new Tesla models were displayed Tuesday. Trump pledged to buy a Tesla as the electric carmaker faces public backlash over its CEO’s role as special adviser to the president overseeing Department of Government Efficiency auditing and cost-cutting efforts.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Making America great — for oligarchs]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-03-13T16:22:13.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[‘I just heard shots, a lot of shots’]]>
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    <![CDATA[Defendant Adrian Horne addresses the court during his murder trial in Wilson County Criminal Superior Court this week. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[‘I just heard shots, a lot of shots’]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-03-13T14:25:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Church news: Churches plan special services]]>
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    <![CDATA[Church News submissions can be emailed to churchnews@wilsontimes.com, mailed to The Wilson Times, Attn: Church News, P.O. Box 2447, Wilson, NC 27894 or dropped off at the newspaper’s 126 Nash St. office during business hours. Announcements are not accepted by phone. The deadline is 5 p.m. each Wednesday for publication in Friday editions. Stock photo | Pixabay]]>
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      <![CDATA[Church news: Churches plan special services]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-03-13T10:52:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Colon Cancer Awareness Month: Understanding your colonoscopy]]>
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    <![CDATA[Anna Gates Winslow]]>
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      <![CDATA[Colon Cancer Awareness Month: Understanding your colonoscopy]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/commissioners-send-term-length-issue-to-referendum-361026</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-03-13T10:14:08.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Commissioners send term length issue to referendum]]>
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    <![CDATA[Mayor Pro Tem Tammie Atkinson looks to Commissioner Gil Wheeler after he motioned to deny amending the town's charter during Tuesday night's monthly commissioners meeting in Elm City. Commissioners voted unanimously during the meeting to send the choice of two- or four-year terms for future commissioner elections to the November ballot box. Christopher Long | Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Commissioners send term length issue to referendum]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/greenfield-trio-earns-all-ncisaa-2-a-honors-361059</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-03-13T08:08:03.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Greenfield trio earns All-NCISAA 2-A honors]]>
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    <![CDATA[Greenfield junior Kobe Edwards puts up a shot during a home game against Wayne Country Day on Feb. 15. Edwards was named 2-A/3-A Coastal Plain Independents Conference Player of the Year and to the NCISAA 2-A all-state team. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Greenfield trio earns All-NCISAA 2-A honors]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-roundup-new-hanover-hands-demons-first-loss-361057</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-03-13T07:08:36.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: New Hanover hands Demons first loss]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/farris-thomas-law-student-athlete-of-the-week-sydney-coolbaugh-greenfield-school-361055</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-03-13T07:06:48.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Farris & Thomas Law Student-Athlete of the Week:  Sydney Coolbaugh, Greenfield School]]>
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    <![CDATA[Sydney Coolbaugh, Greenfield School]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Farris & Thomas Law Student-Athlete of the Week:  Sydney Coolbaugh, Greenfield School]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/middle-school-roundup-9-vikings-score-in-season-opener-361054</loc>
    <news:news>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-13T07:03:55.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[MIDDLE SCHOOL ROUNDUP: 9 Vikings score in season opener]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/heels-dont-give-irish-a-chance-in-acc-2nd-round-361053</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-03-13T07:00:26.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Heels don’t give Irish a chance in ACC 2nd round]]>
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    <![CDATA[North Carolina's Elliott Cadeau (3) dribbles the ball while being guarded by Matt Allocco (41) of Notre Dame during an ACC tournament game Wednesday, March 12, in Charlotte.  Maggie Hobson | UNC Athletics]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Heels don’t give Irish a chance in ACC 2nd round]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/fryar-dominates-snmps-i-95-showdown-361052</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-03-13T06:59:01.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Fryar dominates SNMP’s I-95 Showdown]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Jared Fryar celebrates in victory lane after winning the I-95 Showdown at Southern National Motorsports Park on Wednesday night, March 12. Andy Marquis | Southern National Motorsports Park]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Fryar dominates SNMP’s I-95 Showdown]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/theres-much-to-learn-from-children-if-we-listen-361051</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-13T06:57:18.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[There’s much to learn from children — if we listen]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[EJ Proctor]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[There’s much to learn from children — if we listen]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-march-13-14-2025-361045</loc>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-13T06:54:32.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, March 13-14, 2025]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/witnesses-claim-domestic-violence-preceded-2021-murders-361037</loc>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-12T20:32:04.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Witnesses claim domestic violence preceded 2021 murders]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Murder defendant Adrian Tynrell Horne looks through paperwork while defending himself during his trial on Wednesday in Wilson County Criminal Superior Court. Drew C. Wilson | TImes]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Witnesses claim domestic violence preceded 2021 murders]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/man-and-woman-charged-with-animal-cruelty-361033</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-03-12T17:53:23.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Man and woman charged with animal cruelty]]>
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    <![CDATA[Christopher Dunkle, left, and Chasity Justus]]>
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      <![CDATA[Man and woman charged with animal cruelty]]>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-12T14:22:41.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[WCC introduces ag tech program for the fall]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Jill Murphy]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[WCC introduces ag tech program for the fall]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/marshall-carr-still-giving-back-at-age-95-360815</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-03-12T11:06:31.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Marshall Carr still giving back at age 95]]>
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    <![CDATA[Retired shop teacher Marshall Carr, 95, crafted hot oven rack aids to be sold at WhirliDogs Cafe and Training Center’s gift shop area. All proceeds benefits the nonprofit that provides training for young adults with disabilities. The cafe is located in downtown Wilson.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Marshall Carr still giving back at age 95]]>
    </image:title>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/tensil-tennant-clayton-360952</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-12T10:40:04.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Tensil Tennant Clayton]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Tensil Tennant Clayton]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/what-a-sad-time-what-a-disgrace-360872</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-12T10:26:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[What a sad time, what a disgrace]]>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_84a8dbca-4cdb-5ea1-89b1-8ad887eb3b55.jpg</image:loc>
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    <![CDATA[The Wilson Times welcomes letters to the editor of 350 words or fewer. Letters should be signed with the writer’s name and hometown. Include a phone number for verification purposes. Phone numbers are not published. Email your letter to the editor to letters@wilsontimes.com.]]>
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      <![CDATA[What a sad time, what a disgrace]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/graphic-testimony-in-double-murder-trial-360868</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-03-12T08:51:55.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Graphic testimony in double murder trial]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Adrian Tynrell Horne is representing himself in a double murder trial in Wilson County Criminal superior Court this week. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Graphic testimony in double murder trial]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/hunt-pitching-hitting-click-in-rout-of-cba-360904</loc>
    <news:news>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-12T07:53:22.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Hunt pitching, hitting click in rout of CBA]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Hunt High head coach Jon Smith, left, waves home senior Seth Evans during a game Tuesday, March 11, at C.B. Aycock. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Hunt pitching, hitting click in rout of CBA]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/qcc-opener-vs-warriors-a-walk-in-the-park-for-golden-falcons-360903</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-12T07:50:33.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[QCC opener vs. Warriors a walk in the park for Golden Falcons]]>
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    <![CDATA[C.B. Aycock's Paisley Mooring, left, steps on home plate as teammate Haylee Ezzell (20) looks on during a game Tuesday, March 11, at C.B. Aycock. Covering the plate is Hunt pitcher Melaina Dixon (22). Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[QCC opener vs. Warriors a walk in the park for Golden Falcons]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-roundup-demons-thwart-wildcats-upset-bid-360902</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-12T07:47:36.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Demons thwart Wildcats upset bid]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <![CDATA[Fike freshman JaZya Elliott (24), maneuvering with the ball during a game against Hickory at The Brittany XIX on March 7 at Gillette Soccer Complex, scored the winning goal in the Golden Demons' 4-2 defeat of visiting West Johnston on Tuesday, March 11. Andy McMurray | Special to the Times]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Demons thwart Wildcats upset bid]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/speedweek-heats-up-at-southern-national-with-i-95-showdown-360901</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-12T07:38:32.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Speedweek heats up at Southern National with I-95 Showdown]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <![CDATA[Speedweek at Southern National Motorsports Park outside of Lucama will heat up Wednesday, March 12, with the I-95 Showdown 125-lap Limited Late Model Stock Car race. Andy Marquis | SNMP]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Speedweek heats up at Southern National with I-95 Showdown]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/middle-school-pack-mentality-carries-fh-girls-to-victory-360900</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-12T07:36:28.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[MIDDLE SCHOOL: Pack mentality carries FH girls to victory]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-march-12-13-2025-360899</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-12T07:33:52.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, March 12-13, 2025]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/graphic-testimony-opens-double-murder-trial-360880</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-11T20:22:30.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Graphic testimony opens double murder trial]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Adrian Tynrell Horne is representing himself in a double murder trial in Wilson County Criminal Superior Court this week.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Graphic testimony opens double murder trial]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/craft-letters-policy-that-emphasizes-wilson-connections-360840</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-11T19:10:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Craft letters policy that emphasizes Wilson connections]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_0c32004c-1d4f-5869-88ba-30e33c784dd7.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Craft letters policy that emphasizes Wilson connections]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/quantum-mechanics-meets-art-in-joyology-360857</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-11T19:07:54.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Quantum mechanics meets art in ‘Joyology’]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_63171632-dbfa-54bd-9ee0-b92d2040bb75.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Work by Michael L. Perry is featured in the “Joyology” exhibit at the Wilson Arts Center.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Quantum mechanics meets art in ‘Joyology’]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/firefighters-respond-to-fires-on-carolina-and-manchester-streets-360678</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-11T16:12:46.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Firefighters respond to fires on Carolina and Manchester streets]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_062429d1-7845-58b4-97f9-3b73f22ccbdc.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Fire/Rescue Services said four people were displaced from an accidental electrical fire at 1707 Carolina St. on Sunday. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Firefighters respond to fires on Carolina and Manchester streets]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/celebrating-reading-and-dr-seuss-360656</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-11T15:50:59.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Celebrating reading and Dr. Seuss]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_7009d4a7-4573-5d07-86fb-260f537a4ae8.jpg</image:loc>
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    <![CDATA[Robin May, Wilson County Schools assistant superintendent of instructional services, reads to Wells Elementary School students Friday as part of Read Across America Week. The special week started on March 2, the birthday of Theodor Seuss Geisel (Dr. Seuss), and lasted until March 6. Community leaders and volunteers were guest readers to various classrooms to inspire students to read throughout the year. Contributed photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Celebrating reading and Dr. Seuss]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/unoccupied-house-fire-deemed-suspicious-360831</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-11T15:35:42.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Unoccupied house fire deemed suspicious]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_df0abe17-ea45-5d92-945e-8a93a25d539e.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[A firefighter runs around the side of an abandoned house with a chain saw to cut a hole in a covered window while Wilson Fire/Rescue Services personnel put out a fire at 705 Viola St. E. on Saturday. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Unoccupied house fire deemed suspicious]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/johnston-commissioners-meet-champion-cheerleaders-360794</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-11T12:25:39.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Johnston commissioners meet champion cheerleaders]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_360a47b1-d93f-59b3-b872-2ad7a3d34db2.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The Firebirds perform a routine.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Johnston commissioners meet champion cheerleaders]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/maggie-bernice-mccall-360827</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-11T11:32:53.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Maggie Bernice  McCall]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_e6ff52ea-219d-5229-8ee1-e6e66bf0d92c.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Maggie Bernice  McCall]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/entertainment-plus/former-nc-poet-laureate-speaks-at-barton-march-19-360747</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-11T11:03:32.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Former NC poet laureate speaks at Barton March 19]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_52b6558b-fc7f-5cf3-bd56-6463b0f3d154.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Joseph Bathanti]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Former NC poet laureate speaks at Barton March 19]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/entertainment-plus/playhouse-presents-anniversary-show-360745</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-11T10:39:51.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Playhouse presents anniversary show]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_34fb1fcc-7c81-5796-9a18-f46e26f184f1.jpg</image:loc>
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    <![CDATA[“50 Years of Playhouse” cast members rehearse the song and dance finale of this weekend’s Playhouse of Wilson's production at the Edna Boykin Cultural Center. Show dates and times are Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday 16 at 3 p.m. Tickets are available from cast members, online at the shortened link, https://tinyurl.com/mr2y4nkv, at Wilson Arts or at the door. The Boykin Center sits within downtown Wilson’s Social District, allowing theater guests to bring adult beverages with them from other downtown locations, or leave the theater with them and enjoy within the social district. Janelle Clevinger | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Playhouse presents anniversary show]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/warriors-wear-out-bruins-in-first-meeting-in-6-years-360734</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-11T08:39:27.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Warriors wear out Bruins in first meeting in 6 years]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_61e9e046-42fa-5471-be6c-225268b9e1fc.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Hunt starter Will Doll fires a pitch during a home game against Beddingfield on Monday, March 10. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Warriors wear out Bruins in first meeting in 6 years]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-roundup-ladybirds-keep-slugging-with-pair-of-wins-360733</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-11T08:37:11.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Ladybirds keep slugging with pair of wins]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/tobs-bring-bergquist-back-but-as-head-coach-360732</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-11T08:35:08.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Tobs bring Bergquist back, but as head coach]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_e0419e68-a077-5614-93ab-0340675559b0.jpg</image:loc>
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    <![CDATA[Wilson Tobs pitching coach Ted Bergquist, left, and pitcher Tai Phetluangsy talk on the mound during a Coastal Plain League game at Fleming Stadium on July 1, 2024. Bergquist will return to Wilson as head coach of the Tobs for the 2025 season. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Tobs bring Bergquist back, but as head coach]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/no-2-duke-weathers-unc-storm-to-sail-into-postseason-360731</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-11T08:32:59.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[No. 2 Duke weathers UNC storm to sail into postseason]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_b3832155-13f5-5fce-8dd4-777fe750a28e.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[North Carolina's Ven-Allen Lubin (22) and Duke's Khaman Maluach (9) vie for a rebound as Sion James (14) of Duke and Jae'Lyn Withers (24) of UNC look on during a game Saturday, March 8, in Chapel Hill. Anthony Sorbellini | UNC Athletics]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[No. 2 Duke weathers UNC storm to sail into postseason]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-march-11-12-2025-360722</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-11T08:27:25.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, March 11-12, 2025]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/youth-will-learn-skills-thanks-to-donated-food-truck-360690</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-10T19:40:56.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Youth will learn skills thanks to donated food truck]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_d27cc2af-f605-55e3-9fdf-bd58b8652918.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Our Wilson Director Donta Chestnut checks out a food truck donated to the nonprofit Monday by Wilson business owner Shannon Dublin. Our Wilson youth will use the food truck to start their own business in the upcoming months.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Youth will learn skills thanks to donated food truck]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/3-people-displaced-in-fire-that-burned-house-2-vehicles-360673</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-10T14:27:19.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[3 people displaced in fire that burned house, 2 vehicles]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_643f2187-5611-5297-b1c1-ecf262964086.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[A fire official investigates a fire on Imperial Avenue that destroyed a home Sunday. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[3 people displaced in fire that burned house, 2 vehicles]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/unoccupied-house-fire-deemed-suspicious-360661</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-10T11:39:47.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Unoccupied house fire deemed suspicious]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_b260782b-d3dc-51a7-bbb0-f070354c1380.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[A firefighter runs around the side of an abandoned house with a chain saw to cut a hole in a covered window while Wilson Fire/Rescue Services put out a fire at 705 Viola Street E on Saturday. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Unoccupied house fire deemed suspicious]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/sun-and-smiles-color-the-brittany-xix-360652</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-10T08:17:52.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Sun and smiles color The Brittany XIX]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_67d1f2a7-9658-58aa-9391-e4dc33602a2a.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Two players in The Brittany of the future have fun watching the action Saturday, March 8, at The Brittany XIX at Gillette Soccer Complex. Paul Durham | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Sun and smiles color The Brittany XIX]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-roundup-coolbaughs-4-goals-carry-knights-past-blue-devils-at-the-brittany-360651</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-10T08:08:25.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Coolbaugh’s 4 goals carry Knights past Blue Devils at The Brittany]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <![CDATA[Greenfield's Sydney Coolbaugh (2) beats South Lenoir's Abiguel Argueta-Bautista (8) to the ball as Knights teammate Avery Williams trails the play during a game Saturday, March 8, at The Brittany XIX at Gillette Soccer Complex. Paul Durham | Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Coolbaugh’s 4 goals carry Knights past Blue Devils at The Brittany]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/barton-roundup-bulldogs-softball-goes-4-0-over-weekend-360650</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-10T08:05:37.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[BARTON ROUNDUP: Bulldogs softball goes 4-0 over weekend]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_1a9f52b9-33f6-51ba-a1c7-907e6ead5dec.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Barton College sophomore Ali Bunch fires a pitch during the second game of a doubleheader sweep of Elizabeth City State on Sunday, March 9, at Jeffries Field. Barton College]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[BARTON ROUNDUP: Bulldogs softball goes 4-0 over weekend]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/brown-sweeps-chargers-in-southern-national-opener-arch-watson-also-victorious-360649</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-10T08:03:27.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Brown sweeps Chargers in Southern National opener; Arch, Watson also victorious]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_f0be3e6c-1db7-50b0-b8b0-6689785bd2c9.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Hunter Brown poses with a broom in Victory Lane at Southern National Motorsports Park after sweeping both Chargers races in the track's season opener Saturday, March 8. Andy Marquis | SNMP]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Brown sweeps Chargers in Southern National opener; Arch, Watson also victorious]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-march-10-11-2025-360648</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-10T08:00:42.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, March 10-11, 2025]]>
        </news:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/22nd-russell-caregiver-education-conference-at-barton-march-28-360684</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-10T07:58:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[22nd Russell Caregiver Education Conference at Barton March 28]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_62055662-3951-5e0e-8612-e8ba886bee13.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Barton College will host a caregiver conference March 28.  Drew C. Wilson | Times file photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[22nd Russell Caregiver Education Conference at Barton March 28]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/courthouse-goes-digital-next-month-with-ecourts-360478</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-09T15:54:06.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Courthouse goes digital next month with eCourts]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_a91dc0aa-8a3d-5c25-afff-34917a1e329f.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Chris Torres, deputy clerk, left, and Angela C. Barnes, assistant clerk, prepare records at the Wilson County Courthouse. Wilson County will be joining a statewide effort to implement the new eCourts system on April 28.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Courthouse goes digital next month with eCourts]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/bradford-pear-trees-swapped-out-for-native-species-360212</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-09T15:26:18.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Bradford pear trees swapped out for native species]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_32b71cda-1519-50b1-b507-57ea73353a27.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Cyndi Lauderdale, residential horticulture extension agent, holds an American holly like the ones being offered for free replacements for the invasive Bradford pear trees. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Bradford pear trees swapped out for native species]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/top-seeded-terry-sanford-ends-fikes-perfect-run-in-4th-round-360577</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-08T00:57:40.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Top-seeded Terry Sanford ends Fike’s perfect run in 4th round]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_10f54889-cec3-5081-8096-a627c4eaf59f.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Fike's Jewel Brewington (1) is surrounded by Terry Sanford players as she lifts a shot in the lane during an NCHSAA 3-A fourth-round playoff game Friday, March 7, in Fayetteville. Israel Anta | Cumberland Photos]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Top-seeded Terry Sanford ends Fike’s perfect run in 4th round]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/the-brittany-xix-kicks-off-with-sportsmanship-competition-360575</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-08T00:39:12.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[The Brittany XIX kicks off with sportsmanship, competition]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_88b4953a-de0b-59b6-8ff9-4abc59faf6e5.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Hunt\s Mariah Polk (17) is a step too late as Hough goalkeeper Riley Pickels comes up with the save during a game in the fourth round Friday]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[The Brittany XIX kicks off with sportsmanship, competition]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-march-8-9-2025-360574</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-08T00:30:18.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, March 8-9, 2025]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-roundup-warriors-rally-to-win-quad-county-opener-360585</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-08T00:01:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Warriors rally to win Quad County opener]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/bulldogs-season-ended-by-chowan-in-cc-quarterfinals-360589</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-08T00:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Bulldogs season ended by Chowan in CC quarterfinals]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_7a88ae88-314b-5ade-9bc9-5dbd00f78e6c.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Barton players huddle during a Conference Carolinas tournament quarterfinals game Friday, March 7, against Chowan at Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium in Spartanburg, S.C. Barton College]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Bulldogs season ended by Chowan in CC quarterfinals]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/our-opinion-backyard-chickens-offer-hedge-against-egg-price-inflation-360390</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-07T14:01:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Our Opinion: Backyard chickens offer hedge against egg price inflation]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_2de597d2-9a66-55ec-8eb4-fdf6430e7286.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Our Opinion: Backyard chickens offer hedge against egg price inflation]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/patricia-thomas-webb-360549</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-07T13:47:05.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Patricia Thomas Webb]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_ac0e7caa-7568-546a-8ea1-9c05296d8100.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Patricia Thomas Webb]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/council-weighs-options-for-fleming-stadium-360522</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-07T13:42:49.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Council weighs options for Fleming Stadium]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_7575e777-1be7-54bb-8ca3-3a691e39a11d.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Fans enjoy one another's company by the first base line at Fleming Stadium last year. Wilson City Council is exploring options for the aging stadium. Drew C. Wilson | Times archive]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Council weighs options for Fleming Stadium]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/crews-helped-at-13-storm-damaged-locations-360474</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-07T13:25:46.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Crews helped at 13 storm-damaged locations]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_2f3df6e3-1fb8-5312-afbb-aa12ef9c264a.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Local residents survey damage along Bridgers Street as a result of Wednesday's storms. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Crews helped at 13 storm-damaged locations]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/single-game-mudcat-tickets-on-sale-now-360503</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-07T12:09:02.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Single-game Mudcat tickets on sale now]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_8566b1ec-d4c6-52b0-a110-f72516edd9e4.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Single-game tickets for the Carolina Mudcats are on sale.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Single-game Mudcat tickets on sale now]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/planning-board-approves-rezoning-for-senior-facility-360524</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-07T12:04:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Planning board approves rezoning for senior facility]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_f10229ce-3ebe-5981-b7b3-f0a3e84cd119.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson's Planning and Design Review Board approved rezoning a 3-acre lot between Public Tire Warehouse and the Darden Alumni Association Center on Lipscomb Road. Representatives with Halcon Companies LLC said they intend on constructing an independent living facility for seniors. Christopher Long | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Planning board approves rezoning for senior facility]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/police-charge-2-men-in-october-parking-lot-confrontation-360495</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-07T11:57:25.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Police charge 2 men in October parking lot confrontation]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_02959536-35be-5d44-b3c3-aaf0f02ccb6e.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Marcus Ray Hill, left, and Wade Oliver Lucas are eached charged with attempted murder following a parking lot confrontation. Submitted photos]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Police charge 2 men in October parking lot confrontation]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/2-new-providers-join-team-at-carolina-family-health-360491</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-07T11:48:44.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[2 new providers join team at Carolina Family Health]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_b5a70ecb-c0c7-5d69-b5e7-7cfbe9522521.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Makayla Delevie, left and Rachel Kaskie]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[2 new providers join team at Carolina Family Health]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/wilson-community-college-briefs-small-business-center-offers-classes-360477</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-07T08:58:11.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wilson Community College briefs: Small Business Center offers classes]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_4f9be6a7-ddb1-5def-b6df-fb59bb18de98.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The Small Business Center is located in Building R at Wilson Community College’s Lee Technology Center campus. Corey Friedman | Times file photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Wilson Community College briefs: Small Business Center offers classes]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/resilience-will-be-key-again-for-fike-girls-in-4th-round-at-terry-sanford-360473</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-07T08:34:51.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Resilience will be key again for Fike girls in 4th round at Terry Sanford]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_15f58883-53be-54a9-89bb-8c1b8bc84644.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Fike senior guard Jewel Brewington (1) leads the break during a home game against South Central in the third round of the NCHSAA 3-A playoffs Tuesday, March 4. The fourth-seeded Golden Demons (27-0) visit No. 1 Terry Sanford (26-3) in Fayetteville on Friday evening. Paul Durham | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Resilience will be key again for Fike girls in 4th round at Terry Sanford]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/old-rivalries-new-again-for-area-teams-as-nchsaa-approves-final-realignment-plan-360472</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-07T08:32:52.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Old rivalries new again for area teams as NCHSAA approves final realignment plan]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_44d2ae45-73a3-5058-ae14-f25ccbdbb3d4.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Josiah Peripignan (24) shoots a layup for Sallie B. Howard School during a home game Feb. 18. The Eagles will move from the Carolina Athletic Association for Schools of Choice into the NCHSAA 1-A ranks starting with the 2025-26 school year. Elija Johnson | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Old rivalries new again for area teams as NCHSAA approves final realignment plan]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-roundup-hunt-girls-lacrosse-2-0-after-nipping-clayton-360476</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-07T08:31:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Hunt girls lacrosse 2-0 after nipping Clayton]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/ms-result-rice-leads-sn-girls-to-tac-cross-country-win-360471</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-07T08:30:31.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[MS RESULT: Rice leads SN girls to TAC cross-country win]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/no-2-duke-the-clear-favorite-but-anything-can-happen-vs-unc-360470</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-07T08:27:35.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[No. 2 Duke the clear favorite, but anything can happen vs. UNC]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_3adb4c33-4d4e-56a8-af18-93913a42bfcb.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Duke's Cooper Flagg (2) shoots the ball in front of North Carolina's Jalen Washington (13) during a game Saturday, Feb. 1, at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham. Duke Athletics]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[No. 2 Duke the clear favorite, but anything can happen vs. UNC]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/snmp-carteret-speedway-to-host-six-pack-chargers-360469</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-07T08:25:25.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[SNMP, Carteret Speedway to host Six Pack Chargers]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_9c72c701-809b-5714-913b-eef9b2573106.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Racing returns to Southern National Motorsports Park on Saturday, March 8, with the first race of the Six Pack Chargers Series it will co-host with Carteret County Speedway in Peletier. Andy Marquis | SNMP]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[SNMP, Carteret Speedway to host Six Pack Chargers]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-march-7-8-2025-360466</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-07T08:22:49.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, March 7-8, 2025]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/deed-transfers/deed-transfers-wilson-county-transactions-from-feb-24-28-359938</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-07T08:01:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Deed transfers: Wilson County transactions from Feb. 24-28]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_68aca8d7-6304-585d-a460-afc2d902a2a4.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Stock photo | Pixabay]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Deed transfers: Wilson County transactions from Feb. 24-28]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/entertainment-plus/playhouse-marks-50-years-of-theater-here-360529</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-07T07:28:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Playhouse marks 50 years of theater here]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_b3187be5-d187-557e-a29f-20e0e0490fb3.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Cast members of “50 Years of The Playhouse” run through “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious” from “Mary Poppins” at a recent rehearsal. The show, set to run March 14-16 at the Edna Boykin Cultural Center, is a musical review of the theater group’s shows from its 50-year history. Janelle Clevinger | For the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Playhouse marks 50 years of theater here]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/church-news-congregations-have-seasonal-services-360333</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-07T07:16:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Church news: Congregations have seasonal services]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_abbd25bf-805f-593e-b79f-e882a3e7fdf2.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Church News submissions can be emailed to churchnews@wilsontimes.com, mailed to The Wilson Times, Attn: Church News, P.O. Box 2447, Wilson, NC 27894 or dropped off at the newspaper’s 126 Nash St. office during business hours. Announcements are not accepted by phone. The deadline is 5 p.m. each Wednesday for publication in Friday editions. Stock photo | Pixabay]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Church news: Congregations have seasonal services]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/entertainment-plus/enjoy-a-sherlock-holmes-mystery-at-barton-360527</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-07T06:22:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Enjoy a Sherlock Holmes mystery at Barton]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_d32e5ee5-ee78-5723-8f18-1e7c294b2ec0.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[“Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery” will feature Ethan Mason as Dr. Watson and Chris Hodges as Sherlock Holmes. Contributed photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Enjoy a Sherlock Holmes mystery at Barton]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/introducing-wilson-medical-center-for-your-health-360329</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-06T15:47:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Introducing ‘Wilson Medical Center: For Your Health’]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_800d1429-beff-55e3-86ae-5e1e063e9ab6.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Lindy White]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Introducing ‘Wilson Medical Center: For Your Health’]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/walstons-legacy-lives-on-at-whirligig-park-360377</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-06T15:46:15.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Walston’s legacy lives on at Whirligig Park]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_5d154b9a-5af2-5db6-9bb3-f30c42f05266.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Henry Walston is shown at the Wilson Chamber of Commerce annual meeting where he received the 2013 Distinguished Citizen Award.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Walston’s legacy lives on at Whirligig Park]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/limit-letters-to-local-writers-360374</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-06T15:42:29.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Limit letters to local writers]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_1bae0bfe-1bb1-52ef-8602-6ebd3ae46241.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Stock photo | HeidiSadecky via Pixabay ]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Limit letters to local writers]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/life/deputies-motorcycle-reached-140-mph-before-crash-360335</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-06T10:58:02.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Deputies: Motorcycle reached 140 mph before crash]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_fc3b6ef7-3bee-51d3-84d0-c9bb4f0273ab.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson County Sheriff’s Office officials say Kalvin Williams crashed this motorcycle while being pursued by law enforcement from Lucama to Selma on Tuesday. Photo courtesy WRAL | John Payne]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Deputies: Motorcycle reached 140 mph before crash]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/county-reports-2nd-flu-related-death-360264</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-06T10:46:32.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[County reports 2nd flu-related death]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_6a2249ae-a45f-5073-97d3-95d3049a5fba.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[This chart from the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services shows flu-related deaths for the 2024-25 flu season through March 1.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[County reports 2nd flu-related death]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/frances-carrie-parris-360364</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-06T09:05:05.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Frances Carrie Parris]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_77742ad6-1e0f-588a-bcbf-008485025782.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Frances Carrie Parris]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/city-hosting-fuel-recycling-event-saturday-360323</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-06T08:25:11.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[City hosting fuel recycling event Saturday]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_4797097c-83b0-5e0c-b1ee-00b869c6bf2e.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Residents can safely dispose of used fuel Saturday at a recycle and dispose event returning to P.L. Woodard & Co. The free event is a partnership between the city’s storm water division, P.L. Woodard and Wilson County Soil and Water Conservation. Contributed photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[City hosting fuel recycling event Saturday]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/the-brittany-celebrates-20-years-of-smiles-at-gillette-360322</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-06T08:25:10.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[The Brittany celebrates 20 years of smiles at Gillette]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_f911cb4b-72d6-5ec0-a4ca-11bbbcb05f68.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Sportsmanship Award winners from each team pose for a group photo following a round of games at The Brittany XVIII on March 9, 2024, at Gillette Soccer Complex. Kathryn Adkins | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[The Brittany celebrates 20 years of smiles at Gillette]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/boat-destroyed-in-fire-360208</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-06T07:41:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Boat destroyed in fire]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_2eb105d6-e89b-50f2-a44e-0509c1bd6faf.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Master firefighter J. Isler waits for a hose to be charged up before putting out a fire in a small boat at the 600 block of Gay Street on Tuesday. The cause of the fire is suspicious, according to Wilson Fire/Rescue Services Deputy Chief Jim Campbell. The fiberglass boat, about 20 feet in length, was destroyed. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Boat destroyed in fire]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/the-brittany-xix-by-the-numbers-360313</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-06T07:02:39.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[The Brittany XIX by the Numbers]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_61542b3b-e430-5f39-a5ac-dcae8cb77ed3.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Players arrive at The Brittany XI after getting off their team buses at Gillette Soccer Complex on March 20, 2015. Times file photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[The Brittany XIX by the Numbers]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/farris-thomas-law-student-athlete-of-the-week-deniya-mayo-southwest-edgecombe-high-360312</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-06T06:49:55.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Farris & Thomas Law Student-Athlete of the Week: Deniya Mayo, SouthWest Edgecombe High]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_22b32032-c75b-5414-9a6b-b328bcb54909.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Deniya Mayo, SouthWest Edgecombe High]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Farris & Thomas Law Student-Athlete of the Week: Deniya Mayo, SouthWest Edgecombe High]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/love-is-not-passive-so-get-to-work-360306</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-06T06:47:07.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Love is not passive so get to work!]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_9b1e5afa-398e-5628-a24b-a8eea26f801a.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[E.J. Proctor]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Love is not passive so get to work!]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-march-6-7-2025-360303</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-06T06:44:11.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, March 6-7, 2025]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/residents-assess-storm-damage-360282</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-05T18:16:16.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Residents assess storm damage]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_159e2360-3daa-5f6e-a210-0f6dd242e5cd.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[A Wilson Energy lineman sprays fire retardant on a tree limb that caught fire Wednesday afternoon on Bridgers Street. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Residents assess storm damage]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/city-working-to-restore-power-after-storm-360255</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
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          <![CDATA[City working to restore power after storm]]>
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    <![CDATA[A utility pole fell across the 2400 block of Canal Street near the corner of Runnymeade Road after a storm blew through Wilson Wednesday afternoon.]]>
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      <![CDATA[City working to restore power after storm]]>
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            <news:language>en</news:language>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-03-05T13:28:52.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[City will use grant for whirligig workshop]]>
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    <![CDATA[The city of Wilson will renovate two warehouse buildings on Barnes Street with an $850,000 grant from the state. The two properties will serve as a whirligig repair and conservation space. Christopher Long | Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[City will use grant for whirligig workshop]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/extension-helped-farmers-in-tough-year-360130</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-03-05T11:21:06.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Extension helped farmers in tough year]]>
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    <![CDATA[Norman Harrell, director of the North Carolina Cooperative Extension in Wilson County, delivers the Wilson County Report to the People on Monday night. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Extension helped farmers in tough year]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/forbes-names-southern-bank-top-bank-in-america-360165</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-05T10:13:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Forbes names Southern Bank top bank in America]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <![CDATA[Southern Bank is No. 1 on Forbes’ Best Banks of 2025 list. Contributed photo]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Forbes names Southern Bank top bank in America]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/edgar-ray-parris-360186</loc>
    <news:news>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-05T07:26:33.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Edgar Ray Parris]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_b3e8a285-2f4e-5944-b506-ef464745d096.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Edgar Ray Parris]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/unbeaten-demons-nip-south-central-to-move-into-4th-round-360162</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-05T07:16:44.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Unbeaten Demons nip South Central to move into 4th round]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_49efaafd-db7e-5bdb-b772-81990a8309fa.jpg</image:loc>
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    <![CDATA[Fike's Jewel Brewington (1) tries to fight her way past South Central's Niyani Mayo (2) during an NCHSAA 3-A third-round playoff game Tuesday, March 4, at Fike. Paul Durham | Times]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Unbeaten Demons nip South Central to move into 4th round]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/east-bladen-ends-wilson-prep-season-in-3rd-round-360161</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-05T07:13:30.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[East Bladen ends Wilson Prep season in 3rd round]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_73e745ca-5487-5f2c-a571-69f069a8cc8e.jpg</image:loc>
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    <![CDATA[Wilson Prep's Kaiden Brown (4) drives into the lane as she is closely guarded by Cabria Baldwin (10) of East Bladen during an NCHSAA 1-A third-round playoff game Tuesday, March 4, at Wilson Prep. Paul Durham | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[East Bladen ends Wilson Prep season in 3rd round]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/flagg-leaving-unforgettable-legacy-at-duke-360159</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-03-05T07:11:05.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Flagg leaving unforgettable legacy at Duke]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Duke freshman Cooper Flagg soars for a slam dunk during a home game against Wake Forest on Monday, March 3, at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham. Duke Athletics]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Flagg leaving unforgettable legacy at Duke]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-march-5-6-2025-360158</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-05T07:08:03.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, March 5-6, 2025]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-roundup-ladybirds-blast-bulldogs-in-big-east-opener-360163</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-05T07:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Ladybirds blast Bulldogs in Big East opener]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_f5d748a1-360b-50e8-944a-a6dfb8b547ff.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Southern Nash's Anna Dickinson, making contact during a home last season on March 14, 2024, had a hit and combined on a five-inning no-hitter for the 3-A Ladybirds as they opened 2-A/3-A Big East Conference play with a 16-0 win at Nash Central on Tuesday, March 4. Carl Copeland | Special to the Times]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Ladybirds blast Bulldogs in Big East opener]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/llewellyn-b-joyner-360168</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-05T06:05:07.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Llewellyn B. Joyner]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_f3af95e8-1181-59de-9fee-788d576e0fd1.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Llewellyn B. Joyner]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/our-opinion-round-house-museum-inspires-wilson-pride-360393</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>2025-03-04T16:06:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Our Opinion: Round House museum inspires Wilson pride]]>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_c26979c3-3bce-50cd-83dc-ca0554d19652.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Bill Myers is founder and executive director of the Oliver Nestus Freeman Round House and African American Museum, which will soon be expanded.]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Our Opinion: Round House museum inspires Wilson pride]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/county-approves-2m-for-school-design-360107</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-03-04T15:57:03.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[County approves $2M for school design]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson County Manager Ron Hunt discusses business during the Monday night's meeting of the Wilson County Commissioners regular board meeting Monday night.]]>
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      <![CDATA[County approves $2M for school design]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/doge-cuts-promises-made-promises-kept-360109</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-04T14:46:35.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[DOGE cuts: Promises made, promises kept]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_e329fd76-d2fe-5014-b93f-b3833c34ee0c.jpg</image:loc>
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    <![CDATA[Stock photo | PublicDomainPictures via Pixabay ]]>
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      <![CDATA[DOGE cuts: Promises made, promises kept]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/upgrade-your-living-space-360093</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-03-04T14:11:11.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Upgrade your living space]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_6aa192f4-7c5d-598f-96ea-45f60addbfba.jpg</image:loc>
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    <![CDATA[The Wilson Times welcomes letters to the editor of 350 words or fewer. Letters should be signed with the writer’s name and hometown. Include a phone number for verification purposes. Phone numbers are not published. Email your letter to the editor to letters@wilsontimes.com.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Upgrade your living space]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/judith-williamson-fulghum-360120</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-04T13:04:53.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Judith Williamson Fulghum]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_87f23a22-e752-5ac8-ac9f-991706c09eb5.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Judith Williamson Fulghum]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/johnston-swimmers-continue-to-excel-360080</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-04T12:21:41.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Johnston swimmers continue to excel]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_2171accd-e66a-5ed5-93b7-c4059cea670a.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[From left are sophomore Natalie Irish, junior Anya Muminovic, sophomore Payton and senior Frankie DiGiovanni, who brought home medals for Smithfield-Selma High School.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Johnston swimmers continue to excel]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/joyners-donates-to-wilson-arts-360068</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-04T11:50:18.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Joyner’s donates to Wilson Arts]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Dell Joyner with Joyner's Funeral Home, left, presents a ceremonial check to Cathy Hardison, executive director of Wilson Arts. The $1,000 check is for children’s programming. Contributed photo]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Joyner’s donates to Wilson Arts]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/entertainment-plus/quantum-mechanics-meets-art-in-joyology-360008</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-04T08:43:49.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Quantum mechanics meets art in ‘Joyology’]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_0353ae89-d0a8-54d5-949d-a06ef191b778.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Work by Michael L. Perry will be featured in “Joyology” at Wilson Arts. Contributed photo]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Quantum mechanics meets art in ‘Joyology’]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/sticking-with-lacrosse-pays-off-for-hunts-mathews-360007</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-04T08:27:46.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Sticking with lacrosse pays off for Hunt’s Mathews]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_2a9def1c-278c-5fec-a738-a51145560d2f.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Hunt High senior Paige Mathews poses with her parents, Marian and Brian Mathews of Sims, and her older brother, Jayden Mathews of Wilmington, during a signing ceremony at Hunt on Friday, Feb. 28, to play lacrosse at Meredith. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Sticking with lacrosse pays off for Hunt’s Mathews]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/fike-wilson-prep-girls-face-third-round-tests-tuesday-360006</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-04T07:48:25.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Fike, Wilson Prep girls face third-round tests Tuesday]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_e3199ed4-4f36-5fef-90e0-57f94a786551.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Fike senior Jamaria Freeman, left, looks up to shoot the ball during a game against Westover in the second round of the NCHSAA 3-A playoffs Friday, Feb. 28, at Fike. The Golden Demons will host South Central in the third round Tuesday. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Fike, Wilson Prep girls face third-round tests Tuesday]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-roundup-bruins-blank-rams-behind-martinez-hat-trick-360004</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-04T07:44:03.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Bruins blank Rams behind Martinez hat trick]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_f87a4167-3b88-507d-b686-7a4d03ff7007.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Beddingfield's Iris Martinez (7), shown during a home match against North Johnston last season April 8, 2024, scored three goals Monday, March 3, to lead the Bruins to a 5-0 home win over Greene Central. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Bruins blank Rams behind Martinez hat trick]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/bc-shooting-woes-lethal-in-ouster-by-uncp-360003</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-04T07:41:54.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[BC shooting woes lethal in ouster by UNCP]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[Barton players shake hands during a Conference Carolinas tournament game at UNC Pembroke's Lumbee Guaranty Bank Court. The Bulldogs lost 84-35 to UNCP in the tournament second round Monday, March 3. Barton College]]>
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      <![CDATA[BC shooting woes lethal in ouster by UNCP]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/bulldogs-shoot-down-valkyries-to-move-into-cc-quarters-360002</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-03-04T07:40:34.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Bulldogs shoot down Valkyries to move into CC quarters]]>
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    <![CDATA[Barton senior Marko Krtinic, right, drives to the basket during a home game against Converse in the second round of the Conference Carolinas tournament Monday night, March 3, at Wilson Gymnasium. Barton College]]>
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      <![CDATA[Bulldogs shoot down Valkyries to move into CC quarters]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-03-04T07:15:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wilson County Soil and Water honors student winners in this year’s contest]]>
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    <![CDATA[Josh Pate, left, director of the Wilson County Soil and Water Conservation District, and Dillan Howard, Wilson County’s resource conservationist, right, stand with winners of the county's annual poster, essay, slide presentation and public-speaking contests. Contributed photo]]>
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      <![CDATA[Wilson County Soil and Water honors student winners in this year’s contest]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-march-4-5-2025-359995</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-03-04T06:47:49.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, March 4-5, 2025]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-03-03T16:31:46.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[‘Foreign’ letters in the Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[‘Foreign’ letters in the Times]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/government-is-in-the-hands-of-the-people-359973</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-03-03T16:28:28.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Government is in the hands of the people]]>
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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[Government is in the hands of the people]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/residents-asked-to-delay-outdoor-burning-for-now-359933</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-03-03T14:28:33.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Residents asked to delay outdoor burning for now]]>
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    <![CDATA[Wilson Fire/Rescue Services puts out a grass fire in a yard on Mercer Street last week. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Residents asked to delay outdoor burning for now]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/judy-faye-gay-thorne-359936</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-03T11:06:11.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Judy Faye Gay Thorne]]>
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      <![CDATA[Judy Faye Gay Thorne]]>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-03-03T10:37:45.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[County to host meetings about building code changes]]>
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    <![CDATA[Wilson County’s inspection department will hold four meetings this month for contractors to discuss new state-mandated building code changes. Pictured is a home under construction in Lucama.]]>
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      <![CDATA[County to host meetings about building code changes]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/countys-soil-and-water-honors-students-for-conservation-contest-359902</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-03T10:35:22.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[County's soil and water honors students for conservation contest]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[Josh Pate, left, director of the Wilson County Soil and Water Conservation District, and Dillan Howard, Wilson County’s resource conservationist, right, stand with winners of the county's annual poster, essay, slide presentation and public-speaking contest. The district held its 35th annual awards banquet on Feb. 26 at the Wilson County Agricultural Center, honoring 29 students in grades 3-9. This year’s theme was “Wetlands Are Wonderful.”]]>
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      <![CDATA[County's soil and water honors students for conservation contest]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/4-residents-displaced-dog-rescued-in-sunday-fire-359900</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>2025-03-03T10:30:08.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[4 residents displaced, dog rescued in Sunday fire]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[A residential fire at 2019 Fieldcrest Drive resulted in four people being displaced Sunday afternoon. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[4 residents displaced, dog rescued in Sunday fire]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/fire-displaces-4-pet-rescued-359810</loc>
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            <news:language>en</news:language>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-03-03T10:10:27.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Fire displaces 4, pet rescued]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[A residential fire at 2019 Fieldcrest Drive resulted in four people being displaced Sunday afternoon. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Fire displaces 4, pet rescued]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/earleen-kay-radford-359919</loc>
    <news:news>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-03T09:45:19.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Earleen Kay Radford]]>
        </news:title>
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      <![CDATA[Earleen Kay Radford]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/entertainment-plus/the-edge-features-solo-show-shape-of-light-359721</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-03T09:35:54.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[The Edge features solo show ‘Shape of Light’]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[The acrylic painting "Be Still" will be in the gallery show at The Edge. Contributed photo]]>
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      <![CDATA[The Edge features solo show ‘Shape of Light’]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/roland-warren-359918</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-03T09:35:25.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Roland  Warren]]>
        </news:title>
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      <![CDATA[Roland  Warren]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/barry-morgan-jr-359917</loc>
    <news:news>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-03T09:33:53.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Barry  Morgan Jr.]]>
        </news:title>
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      <![CDATA[Barry  Morgan Jr.]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/expansion-planned-for-round-house-museum-359716</loc>
    <news:news>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-03T08:39:12.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Expansion planned for Round House Museum]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Bill Myers is founder and executive director of the Oliver Nestus Freeman Round House and African American Museum, which is being expanded soon. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Expansion planned for Round House Museum]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/barton-roundup-bulldogs-sweep-hawks-in-3-359715</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-03T08:32:08.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[BARTON ROUNDUP: Bulldogs sweep Hawks in 3]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Barton's Yariel Diaz hit three home runs and drove in 12 runs in the Bulldogs' three-game sweep at Chowan on Saturday and Sunday, March 1-2. Barton College]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[BARTON ROUNDUP: Bulldogs sweep Hawks in 3]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/lady-chargers-denied-in-nccsa-2-a-final-again-359713</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-03T01:07:24.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Lady Chargers denied in NCCSA 2-A final again]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <![CDATA[Wilson Christian's Cassidy Reynell (11) is closely guarded by Wilmington Christian's Marcie Squires during the NCCSA 2-A championship game Saturday, March 1, at Calvary Christian Academy in King. Nino Villaverde | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Lady Chargers denied in NCCSA 2-A final again]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-roundup-ccs-pitches-another-shutout-to-win-cyclone-kickoff-359712</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-03T01:03:17.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: CCS pitches another shutout to win Cyclone Kickoff]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/barton-women-advance-in-cc-tourney-359711</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-03T00:58:02.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Barton women advance in CC tourney]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_a8e796d1-6eda-5679-8041-3d360471cf7b.jpg</image:loc>
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    <![CDATA[Barton's Lauren Mingo (25), dribbling the ball during a game Feb. 15 against Converse at Wilson Gymnasium, scored 27 points to lead the Bulldogs past the Valkyries 64-56 in the first round of the Conference Carolinas tournament on Sunday night, March 2, in Pembroke. Barton will play UNC Pembroke on Monday at 5 p.m. Barton College]]>
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      <![CDATA[Barton women advance in CC tourney]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/fsus-hamilton-takes-one-final-l-at-cameron-indoor-359709</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-03T00:52:19.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[FSU’s Hamilton takes one final L at Cameron Indoor]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_9a39627b-38f7-5fe0-b330-1a990b44d435.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Florida State head coach Leonard Hamilton, right, smiles as he speaks to Duke head coach Jon Scheyer prior to Saturday's game, March 1, at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham. Duke Athletics]]>
    </image:caption>
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      <![CDATA[FSU’s Hamilton takes one final L at Cameron Indoor]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-march-3-4-2025-359701</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-03T00:45:45.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, March 3-4, 2025]]>
        </news:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/down-to-business-merle-norman-owner-encouraged-in-career-change-359654</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-02T18:57:05.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Down to Business: Merle Norman owner encouraged in career change]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Merle Norman Cosmetic Studio owner Meredith Lyndon reflects on her time owning the business as the Merle Norman brand celebrates its 75th anniversary this year. Christopher Long | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Down to Business: Merle Norman owner encouraged in career change]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/new-visitor-guide-shows-off-wilsons-best-359537</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-02T18:28:51.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[New visitor guide shows off Wilson’s best]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_fac1403c-2f6b-5358-9b7a-4b1a4c57fe24.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The Wilson County Tourism Development Authority has published a new guide for visitors. Contributed photo]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[New visitor guide shows off Wilson’s best]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/90-year-old-acts-in-play-359637</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-01T18:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[90-year-old acts in play]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_05b2ccbe-1ec1-5cf9-ba37-6c2a185f5056.jpg</image:loc>
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    <![CDATA[Agnes Everett, a 90-year-old Wilson woman, participated in a play at Abundant Grace Ministries Feb. 23. Everett, who is 90% visually impaired, played the role of Jane Pittman in a Black History Month play set in the 1960s. Everett was tasked with drinking from a “whites only” water fountain. Everett said it was easy to play the role as she could remember those times vividly. Contributed photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[90-year-old acts in play]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/demons-move-past-westover-and-finally-into-3rd-round-359678</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-01T08:44:48.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Demons move past Westover and finally into 3rd round]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_1afcbbca-76a7-59e5-ae01-7816694b6371.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Fike' Kylar Horvath (2) lifts a running one-handed shot during an NCHSAA 3-A second-round playoff game against Westover on Friday, Feb. 28, at Fike. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Demons move past Westover and finally into 3rd round]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/tigers-battle-past-scrappy-neuse-charter-into-3rd-round-359677</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-01T08:42:37.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Tigers battle past scrappy Neuse Charter into 3rd round]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_c3d58934-e248-5814-b99a-56397d41f2d1.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Prep's MyAngel Brimage (22) is confronted by Neuse Charter's D.D. Tsolenyanu (24) as she drives into the lane during an NCHSAA 1-A second-round playoff game Friday, Feb. 28, at Wilson Prep. Paul Durham | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Tigers battle past scrappy Neuse Charter into 3rd round]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/lady-chargers-return-to-nccsa-2-a-championship-game-359679</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-01T08:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Lady Chargers return to NCCSA 2-A championship game]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_cbe23d4b-42b7-58c6-8c38-fdf4a998e453.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Christian's Braylan Harris (4) drives into the lane during an NCSSA 2-A semifinals game against Hilltop Christian on Friday, Feb. 28, at Triad Baptist Christian School in Kernersville. Nino Villaverde | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Lady Chargers return to NCCSA 2-A championship game]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/demons-come-up-short-vs-firebirds-7-5-359680</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-01T08:20:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Demons come up short vs. Firebirds, 7-5]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_778de03a-c09c-5be0-baa4-69c5d5686584.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[With Southern Nash head coach Kwamaine Battle, right, pointing the way, Firebirds sophomore Jeremiah Battle runs toward home plate during a game Friday, Feb. 28, at Fike. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Demons come up short vs. Firebirds, 7-5]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-roundup-ccs-rolls-beddingfield-falls-in-cyclone-kick-off-openers-359687</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-01T08:15:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: CCS rolls, Beddingfield falls in Cyclone Kick-off openers]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/tigers-demons-knocked-out-of-nchsaa-boys-brackets-359686</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-01T08:05:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Tigers, Demons knocked out of NCHSAA boys brackets]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_9d3e16f4-0d3a-53e5-8408-4a54c59de877.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Prep head coach Anthony Atkinson Jr. encourages his players as they walk off the court at the end of the first game of an NCHSAA 1-A first-round playoff game at home Tuesday, Feb. 25. The two-time defending state 1-A champion Tigers were ousted from the playoffs with a 61-58 loss Friday at Chatham Central. Paul Durham | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Tigers, Demons knocked out of NCHSAA boys brackets]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/entertainment-plus/new-library-books-latest-cj-box-novel-added-to-adult-fiction-titles-359585</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-01T07:28:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[New library books: Latest C.J. Box novel added to adult fiction titles]]>
        </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:caption>
    <![CDATA[The Wilson County Public Library's main branch at 249 Nash St. N. is shown. Contributed photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[New library books: Latest C.J. Box novel added to adult fiction titles]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-march-1-2-2025-359676</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-03-01T06:37:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, March 1-2, 2025]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/officials-say-student-took-pellet-gun-to-school-359650</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-28T18:05:25.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Officials say student took pellet gun to school]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_46e8721c-6a95-5957-a720-a2ae8688f2da.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Stock photo | Pixabay]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Officials say student took pellet gun to school]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/wilson-thaws-out-for-treasures-right-beneath-359635</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-28T14:47:36.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wilson thaws out for ‘Treasures Right Beneath’]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_502532e4-a5a0-570d-862b-062f1988218b.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The Edna Boykin Cultural Center is shown on Nash Street in downtown Wilson.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Wilson thaws out for ‘Treasures Right Beneath’]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/public-gives-input-on-potential-raleigh-road-parkway-project-359612</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-28T14:19:04.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Public gives input on potential Raleigh Road Parkway project]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_4a34da7d-8d85-51d3-9797-4b545e6b0df5.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson residents Tomeka Evans, left, and Jay Cherry look over concept maps that are part of the N.C. Department of Transportation’s feasibility study for Raleigh Road Parkway.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Public gives input on potential Raleigh Road Parkway project]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/lakeside-home-furniture-takes-over-in-badcock-location-359517</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-28T13:56:57.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Lakeside Home Furniture takes over in Badcock location]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_e8a21f4f-2f30-52ea-b644-8b91e299eefd.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson's newest furniture store, Lakeside Home Furniture, is now open in the former Badcock Home Furniture building. The store's manager said the Badcock staff was retained during the switch. Christopher Long | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Lakeside Home Furniture takes over in Badcock location]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/thelma-freeman-359648</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-28T12:19:36.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Thelma  Freeman]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_87c60fcb-7225-5b84-bf0f-658811fa12ee.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Thelma  Freeman]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/entertainment-plus/artificial-intelligence-is-artists-new-tool-359587</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-28T11:22:30.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Artificial intelligence is artist’s new tool]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_6ee64560-f4a4-55b7-a100-3cc84dcfb85c.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Photographer Tom Braswell is the featured artist in the Wilson Active Artists Association’s show at the Boykin Center. Janelle Clevinger | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Artificial intelligence is artist’s new tool]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/second-man-charged-in-shooting-at-residence-359606</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-28T08:29:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Second man charged in shooting at residence]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_489217a1-b234-508d-83ac-942e9589ba76.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Dorien Darrell Avent]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Second man charged in shooting at residence]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/mary-ellen-head-sauls-359584</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-28T07:47:33.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Mary Ellen Head Sauls]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_11c04cc4-8530-5df6-afa6-9745c526daa9.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Mary Ellen Head Sauls]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/deed-transfers/deed-transfers-wilson-county-transactions-from-feb-17-21-358864</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-28T07:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Deed transfers: Wilson County transactions from Feb. 17-21]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_561351d9-6764-5c3a-9362-4dc058609abf.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Stock photo | Pixabay]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Deed transfers: Wilson County transactions from Feb. 17-21]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-roundup-lady-chargers-march-into-nccsa-2-a-semifinals-359580</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-28T00:51:38.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Lady Chargers march into NCCSA 2-A semifinals]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_bb9b528c-e211-5310-9205-486413403f84.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Christian's Cassidy Reynell, dribbling the ball during a home game Jan. 24, scored 26 points to lead the Lady Chargers past host Vandalia Christian 41-26 in the NCCSA 2-A quarterfinals Thursday, Feb. 27, in Greensboro. Nino Villaverde | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Lady Chargers march into NCCSA 2-A semifinals]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/walker-led-bc-tops-hawks-in-wilson-gym-finale-359579</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-28T00:49:37.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Walker-led BC tops Hawks in Wilson Gym finale]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_73159cae-8b49-55f3-b67b-b94ff13033a8.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Barton College graduate student Lauren Walker, shooting a 3-pointer during a home game Jan. 18, scored a season-high 31 points Wednesday, Feb. 26, in her Wilson Gymnasium finale as the Bulldogs stunned Chowan 60-54. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Walker-led BC tops Hawks in Wilson Gym finale]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/bulldogs-light-up-chowan-to-secure-no-6-seed-359575</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-28T00:47:59.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Bulldogs light up Chowan to secure No. 6 seed]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_787f5f7a-f7ed-50f5-9db1-16fd60c733c0.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Barton graduate student Jett Fortuny (5) shoots a jumper during a home game Jan. 18. Fortuny scored 21 points to help the Bulldogs thump Chowan 94-72 on Wednesday, Feb. 26, at Wilson Gymnasium. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Bulldogs light up Chowan to secure No. 6 seed]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-feb-28-march-1-2025-359574</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
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          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Feb. 28-March 1, 2025]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-02-27T13:08:21.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Claude Morris Reynolds, Jr.]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-02-27T12:38:07.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Nelson  Hart]]>
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      <![CDATA[Nelson  Hart]]>
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          <![CDATA[Marian  Brinkley]]>
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      <![CDATA[Marian  Brinkley]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-02-27T12:28:28.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Thelma  Freeman]]>
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      <![CDATA[Thelma  Freeman]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/james-draughn-high-iii-359514</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-02-27T11:42:13.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[James Draughn High, III]]>
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      <![CDATA[James Draughn High, III]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-02-27T11:20:11.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[85-year-old survives life-threatening burns]]>
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    <![CDATA[Marion Griffin’s daughters, Wendy Wells and Mandy Flowers, used a whiteboard to chart Griffin’s daily goals while in the North Carolina Jaycee Burn Center. Contributed photo]]>
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      <![CDATA[85-year-old survives life-threatening burns]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/church-news-church-marks-anniversary-359324</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-02-27T11:08:26.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Church news: Church marks anniversary]]>
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    <![CDATA[Community Briefs announcing Wilson-area events are published as a public service of The Wilson Times. Email submissions to editor@wilsontimes.com. Include the event’s time, date and location, admission cost if applicable and organizers’ contact information. Stock photo | Pixabay]]>
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      <![CDATA[Church news: Church marks anniversary]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/barbara-ann-davis-coleman-359512</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-02-27T11:06:06.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Barbara Ann Davis Coleman]]>
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      <![CDATA[Barbara Ann Davis Coleman]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/maureen-anderson-brown-359511</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-02-27T10:21:45.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Maureen Anderson Brown]]>
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      <![CDATA[Maureen Anderson Brown]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/sheriff-reads-to-kids-359425</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-02-27T09:32:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Sheriff reads to kids]]>
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    <![CDATA[Wilson County Sheriff Calvin Woodard reads the book "Black is a Rainbow Color" to preschool students at Loving Care Child Care Center in Wilson on Wednesday. The sheriff also passed out badges and hats for the kids for the Black History Month event. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Sheriff reads to kids]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/beekeepers-seek-young-blood-for-club-359313</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-02-27T08:05:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Beekeepers seek young blood for club]]>
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    <![CDATA[4-H Club members learn about beekeeping from members of the Wilson County Beekeepers Association on Monday. The club is starting a youth beekeepers club. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Beekeepers seek young blood for club]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/bruins-make-it-easy-on-nighthawks-in-fleming-opener-359311</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-02-27T07:53:55.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Bruins make it easy on Nighthawks in Fleming opener]]>
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    <![CDATA[Beddingfield first baseman Justin Kirby, right, and a First Flight base runner watch the pitch during a game Wednesday, Feb. 26, at Fleming Stadium. Paul Durham | Times]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Bruins make it easy on Nighthawks in Fleming opener]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/tarboro-assistant-hurdle-hired-to-lead-bruins-359236</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-02-27T07:50:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Tarboro assistant Hurdle hired to lead Bruins]]>
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    <![CDATA[Longtime Tarboro High football assistant coach Riley Hurdle was hired as the 12th head coach in Beddingfield High history earlier this week. Hurdle will succeed Ben Ellis, who stepped down after four seasons leading the Bruins. Contributed photo]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Tarboro assistant Hurdle hired to lead Bruins]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/farris-thomas-law-student-athlete-of-the-week-evan-gattis-community-christian-school-359310</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-02-27T07:49:35.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Farris & Thomas Law Student-Athlete of the Week: Evan Gattis, Community Christian School]]>
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    <![CDATA[Evan Gattis, Community Christian School]]>
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      <![CDATA[Farris & Thomas Law Student-Athlete of the Week: Evan Gattis, Community Christian School]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-roundup-hunt-bashes-greene-central-in-jones-coaching-debut-359309</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-27T07:44:50.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Hunt bashes Greene Central in Jones’ coaching debut]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/playing-sports-can-heal-a-troubled-mind-359308</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-27T07:36:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Playing sports can heal a troubled mind]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[E.J. Proctor Story]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Playing sports can heal a troubled mind]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-feb-27-28-2025-359307</loc>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-27T07:35:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Feb. 27-28, 2025]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/alfonso-beatty-359526</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-27T06:58:31.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Alfonso  Beatty]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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      <![CDATA[Alfonso  Beatty]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/wilson-community-college-names-students-on-honor-lists-359491</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-27T06:42:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wilson Community College names students on honor lists]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[Contributed photo]]>
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      <![CDATA[Wilson Community College names students on honor lists]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/carter-fitch-leave-lasting-legacies-359255</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-26T21:31:17.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Carter, Fitch leave lasting legacies]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The Wilson Daily Times featured coverage of President Jimmy Carter’s visit to Wilson on the front page of its Aug. 5, 1978 edition.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Carter, Fitch leave lasting legacies]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/screenings-will-benefit-wilson-foster-children-359246</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-02-26T21:10:57.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Screenings will benefit Wilson foster children]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The Wilson County Department of Social Services office is located at 100 Gold St. NE.]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Screenings will benefit Wilson foster children]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/a-sign-of-renewal-in-elm-city-359245</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-26T20:57:19.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[A sign of renewal in Elm City?]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_f13dbba5-e184-5610-b203-dfa6bb8c9702.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The Wilson Times welcomes letters to the editor of 350 words or fewer. Letters should be signed with the writer’s name and hometown. Include a phone number for verification purposes. Phone numbers are not published. Email your letter to the editor to letters@wilsontimes.com.]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[A sign of renewal in Elm City?]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/barbara-jackson-jordan-359235</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-26T14:35:47.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Barbara Jackson Jordan]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_2ac4ee17-8d16-5ad6-be5d-0ca8fc8b65e1.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Barbara Jackson Jordan]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/students-evacuated-after-hvac-system-malfunctions-359200</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-26T14:18:37.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Students evacuated after HVAC system malfunctions]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_5bba49db-2881-5f25-a673-1f85be7586e4.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Students at Forest Hills Middle School were evacuated Wednesday after a malfunction of a heating and air condition unit on the top of the school.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Students evacuated after HVAC system malfunctions]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/kitchen-fires-damage-2-residences-359123</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-26T13:08:25.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[James Draughn High, III]]>
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      <![CDATA[James Draughn High, III]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/leonard-andrew-kilian-jr-359216</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-02-26T10:19:59.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Leonard Andrew Kilian, Jr]]>
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      <![CDATA[Leonard Andrew Kilian, Jr]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/willie-blount-359213</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-02-26T10:11:10.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Willie  Blount]]>
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      <![CDATA[Willie  Blount]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/hoffman-named-to-top-financial-adviser-list-359127</loc>
    <news:news>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-26T09:17:49.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Hoffman named to top financial adviser list]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[Kim Hoffman]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Hoffman named to top financial adviser list]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/local-clergy-plan-ash-wednesday-prayer-rally-lenten-services-359208</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-26T08:34:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Local clergy plan Ash Wednesday prayer rally, Lenten services]]>
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    <![CDATA[Lenten services begin here next week. Stock photo | Pixabay]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Local clergy plan Ash Wednesday prayer rally, Lenten services]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/undefeated-demons-roll-over-rose-into-2nd-round-359121</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-26T08:31:16.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Undefeated Demons roll over Rose, into 2nd round]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[Fike's Jewel Brewington (1) comes up with a steal of the ball from a prone J.H. Rose player while Golden Demons teammate Jamaria Freeman (5) looks on during an NCHSAA 3-A first-playoff game Tuesday, Feb. 25, at Fike. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Undefeated Demons roll over Rose, into 2nd round]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/tigers-take-vikings-best-shot-advance-93-70-359120</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-26T08:28:58.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Tigers take Vikings’ best shot, advance 93-70]]>
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    <![CDATA[Wilson Prep's Qua Batts (3) looks to go back up with an offensive rebound between two Northwest Halifax defenders Tuesday, Feb. 25, in the first round of the NCHSAA 1-A playoffs at Wilson Prep. Paul Durham | Times]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Tigers take Vikings’ best shot, advance 93-70]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/locked-loaded-tigers-swat-woods-charter-in-playoff-debut-359117</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-26T08:26:50.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[‘Locked, loaded’ Tigers swat Woods Charter in playoff debut]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[Wilson Prep's Morgan Braswell (3) pressures Woods Charter's Valentina Podolyanskaya (10) during a game in the first round of the NCHSAA 1-A playoffs Tuesday, Feb. 25, at Wilson Prep. Paul Durham | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[‘Locked, loaded’ Tigers swat Woods Charter in playoff debut]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/nchsaa-basketball-roundup-demons-topple-east-wake-in-3-a-first-round-359105</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-26T08:19:48.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[NCHSAA BASKETBALL ROUNDUP: Demons topple East Wake in 3-A first round]]>
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    <![CDATA[Fike's Jayonta Blanchard (5) gives a peek at teammate Ty'lek Neal (11) during a home game Feb. 17. Blanchard scored 19 points and Neal netted 18 as the Golden Demons upset East Wake in the first round of the NCHSAA 3-A boys playoffs Tuesday, Feb. 25, in Wendell. Paul Durham | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[NCHSAA BASKETBALL ROUNDUP: Demons topple East Wake in 3-A first round]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-roundup-knights-big-2nd-inning-sparks-opening-win-359104</loc>
    <news:news>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-26T08:14:09.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Knights’ big 2nd inning sparks opening win]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-feb-26-27-2025-359103</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-26T08:09:33.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Feb. 26-27, 2025]]>
        </news:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/lucama-pitches-water-improvements-to-pittman-359070</loc>
    <news:news>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-25T18:01:04.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Lucama pitches water improvements to Pittman]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[Lucama Commissioner Dennis Ford, N.C. Rep. Dante Pittman and Lucama water supervisor Daniel Blake look at a pump station in the town on Monday. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Lucama pitches water improvements to Pittman]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/small-town-heroes-wcc-celebrates-black-business-owners-359068</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-02-25T17:30:39.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[‘Small town heroes’: WCC celebrates Black business owners]]>
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    <![CDATA[Sonja Holton, left, tries some strawberry lemonade crumble cookies from Carl Graham, right, who owns Big Boys Bakery in Wilson during Wilson Community College’s second annual Black Business Expo Tuesday.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[‘Small town heroes’: WCC celebrates Black business owners]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/new-library-books-christine-mcvies-biography-added-to-collection-359075</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-02-25T16:38:44.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[New library books: Christine McVie’s biography added to collection]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[The Wilson County Public Library's main branch at 249 Nash St. N. is shown. Contributed photo]]>
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      <![CDATA[New library books: Christine McVie’s biography added to collection]]>
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            <news:language>en</news:language>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-02-25T16:26:26.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Couples receive marriage licenses]]>
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    <![CDATA[Stock photo | Pixabay]]>
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      <![CDATA[Couples receive marriage licenses]]>
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    <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>2025-02-25T14:09:47.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Nash SRT unit assists in Bertie County arrest]]>
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    <![CDATA[The Nash County Sheriff’s Office Response Team, shown here apprehending a subject on Monday, used drone technology to help pinpoint the subject in Bertie County. Contributed Photo | Nash County Sheriff’s Office]]>
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      <![CDATA[Nash SRT unit assists in Bertie County arrest]]>
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            <news:language>en</news:language>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-02-25T11:05:50.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Sheriff, "I must have misspoken"]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Granville County Sheriff Robert D. Fountain Jr. addresses the board of commissioners during the Feb. 21 retreat. Amanda Dixon | Butner-Creedmoor News]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Sheriff, "I must have misspoken"]]>
    </image:title>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/wcs-hires-four-new-teachers-358978</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>2025-02-25T10:33:35.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[WCS hires four new teachers]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[WCS hires four new teachers]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/fikes-rodgers-denied-again-at-state-tourney-358977</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-25T08:10:43.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Fike’s Rodgers denied again at state tourney]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[Fike senior Nick Rodgers, left, and Person County's Trevquan Gary prepare for a reset in their 3-A 285-pound semifinals match Saturday, Feb. 22, at the NCHSAA tournament in Greensboro. Gary pulled out a 3-2 victory, the same score in which he defeated Rodgers in the state championship match a year ago, on his way to another state title while Rodgers took third for the second time in three years. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Fike’s Rodgers denied again at state tourney]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/eagles-fly-back-into-caa4sc-final-358976</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-25T08:07:49.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Eagles fly back into CAA4SC final]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_f80826fe-d05b-5542-8b7c-311e911c788f.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Sallie B. Howard sophomore Jalen Holmes, dribbling the ball during a home game Feb. 3, scored 20 points to lead the Eagles to a 58-54 victory Monday, Feb. 24, at Wayne Prep in the CAA4SC B-bracket semifinals. Elija Johnson | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Eagles fly back into CAA4SC final]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-roundup-cougars-mound-duo-blanks-warriors-on-opening-day-358975</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-25T08:04:28.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Cougars mound duo blanks Warriors on opening day]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/bulldogs-hot-shooting-not-enough-to-derail-trojans-in-110-105-ot-thriller-358974</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-25T08:02:30.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Bulldogs’ hot shooting not enough to derail Trojans in 110-105 OT thriller]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_a57b0c45-c3ca-5357-a66c-99ef885c667f.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Barton's Jett Fortuny (5) guards Mount Olive freshman Matt Kirby, a 2024 Greenfield School graduate, during a game at Wilson Gymnasium on Jan. 23. Kirby scored a career-high 36 points Monday, Feb. 24, as the Trojans won the rematch with the Bulldogs 110-105 in overtime at their Kornegay Arena. Paul Durham | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Bulldogs’ hot shooting not enough to derail Trojans in 110-105 OT thriller]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/bc-women-rebound-their-way-past-umo-358973</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-25T08:01:10.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[BC women rebound their way past UMO]]>
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    <![CDATA[Barton's Jada Battle (15), driving past Mount Olive's Kayana Cloud during a game Jan. 23 at Wilson Gymnasium, led the Bulldogs with 12 points in a 72-54 victory Monday, Feb. 24, at Mount Olive. Paul Durham | Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[BC women rebound their way past UMO]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-feb-25-26-2025-358972</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-02-25T07:59:13.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Feb. 25-26, 2025]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/our-opinion-let-regulators-referee-banks-esg-policies-358938</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-02-24T19:14:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Our Opinion: Let regulators referee banks’ ESG policies]]>
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      <![CDATA[Our Opinion: Let regulators referee banks’ ESG policies]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/witness-the-consequences-of-trumps-election-358953</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-02-24T18:25:36.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Witness the consequences of Trump’s election]]>
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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[Witness the consequences of Trump’s election]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/barton-roundup-bulldogs-rally-to-win-series-at-francis-marion-358887</loc>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-24T12:54:17.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[BARTON ROUNDUP: Bulldogs rally to win series at Francis Marion]]>
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    <![CDATA[Freshman catcher Jackson Marvel was 2 for 3 with three RBIs as the Bulldogs rallied to win the second game of Saturday's doubleheader at Francis Marion on their way to the Conference Carolinas series win. Barton College]]>
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      <![CDATA[BARTON ROUNDUP: Bulldogs rally to win series at Francis Marion]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/brown-reaches-1000-point-milestone-358867</loc>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-24T11:07:54.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Brown reaches 1,000 point milestone]]>
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    <![CDATA[Mason Brown, right, breaks the 1,000 career point milestone on Feb. 17 against the Granville Central Panthers. Brown is presented a commemorative basketball from South Granville coach Jake Wohlfeil. Contributed photo]]>
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      <![CDATA[Brown reaches 1,000 point milestone]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/panthers-drop-final-home-game-358854</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-02-24T10:38:28.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Panthers drop final home game]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Mason Brown, right,  comes to a jump stop  with Kavonne Johnson applying defensive pressure. Amanda Dixon | Butner-Creedmoor News]]>
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      <![CDATA[Panthers drop final home game]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/vikings-sail-to-32-point-win-358841</loc>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-24T10:19:53.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Vikings sail to 32 point win]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Tyrell Thornton, left, reaches in to slow D.B. Hamlett\s drive to the goal. Amanda Dixon | Butner-Creedmoor News']]>
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      <![CDATA[Vikings sail to 32 point win]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/h-2a-workforce-grows-on-area-farms-358835</loc>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-24T09:23:12.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[H-2A workforce grows on area farms]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Farmworkers on H-2A agricultural work visas bring small tobacco seedlings to a carousel planter at Lamm Farms in 2024. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[H-2A workforce grows on area farms]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/frances-rose-aycock-358891</loc>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-24T09:18:19.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Frances Rose Aycock]]>
        </news:title>
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      <![CDATA[Frances Rose Aycock]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/playoff-road-begins-on-the-road-for-most-area-teams-358834</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-02-24T08:46:02.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Playoff road begins on the road for most area teams]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[Wilson Prep's Nakiya Boston (2) leads the break ahead of teammates Paris Best (5) and MyAngel Brimage (22) during a home game Feb. 5 against North Edgecombe. The Tigers are the No. 2 seed in the East Region for the NCHSAA 1-A playoffs that start Tuesday, Feb. 25. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Playoff road begins on the road for most area teams]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/quitting-tobacco-use-a-vital-tool-in-cancer-prevention-358832</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-24T08:26:48.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Quitting tobacco use a vital tool in cancer prevention]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_f2f1001a-19ca-5628-9242-e50ba52951b2.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Rachael Joyner]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Quitting tobacco use a vital tool in cancer prevention]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/club-gives-donation-to-hope-station-358892</loc>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-24T07:20:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Club gives donation to Hope Station]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[Kiwanis Club of Wilson All-American gave a $1,000 donation to Hope Station. From left are Henry Skinner, Hope Station board chairman; Bruce Jackson, Kiwanis president; and Richard Childress, Hope Station executive director.  Kiwanis has one major fund-raising project, the sale of hams, turkeys and peanuts in the fall. Those funds support many nonprofits and projects in Wilson. Contributed photo]]>
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      <![CDATA[Club gives donation to Hope Station]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/cyclones-celebrate-back-to-back-macaa-2-a-titles-358829</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-24T06:50:22.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Cyclones celebrate back-to-back MACAA 2-A titles]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[Community Christian players pose with their second straight Mid-Atlantic Christian Athletic Association 2-A boys basketball championship Saturday, Feb. 22, after defeating Faith Christian 68-47 at Carter Gym on the Campbell University campus in Buies Creek. From left are, Briceson Martin, Cameron Harris, Pierce Stone, Ryan Starling, Chason Bryant, Evan Gattis, Jack Beamon, Cale Pittman, Jemarion Williams, Jared Kovach and Camden Harold. Melissa Kovach | Contributed photo]]>
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      <![CDATA[Cyclones celebrate back-to-back MACAA 2-A titles]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/bulldogs-stave-off-shorter-in-ot-88-83-358827</loc>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-24T06:48:17.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Bulldogs stave off Shorter in OT, 88-83]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[Barton senior Marko Krtinic (45), shaking hands before a home game Feb. 15, had 18 rebounds in the Bulldogs' 88-83 overtime win Saturday, Feb. 22, at Shorter University in Rome, Ga. Barton College]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Bulldogs stave off Shorter in OT, 88-83]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/bc-women-suffer-ot-loss-in-1st-trip-to-shorter-358826</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-02-24T06:47:09.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[BC women suffer OT loss in 1st trip to Shorter]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Grad student Lauren Walker led Barton with 26 points in a 76-73 loss in overtime on Saturday, Feb. 22, at Shorter University in Rome, Ga. Barton College]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[BC women suffer OT loss in 1st trip to Shorter]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-feb-24-25-2025-358825</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-24T06:45:37.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Feb. 24-25, 2025]]>
        </news:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/all-american-kiwanis-club-presents-donation-358872</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-02-24T06:38:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[All-American Kiwanis Club presents donation]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Kiwanis Club of Wilson All-Americanon gave $1,000 to Wilson Community College. From left are Charlie Farris, WCC board member; Jami Wood, WCC president; and Bruce Jackson, club president. The club has one major fund-raising project — the sale of hams, turkeys and peanuts in the fall. Those funds support many nonprofits and projects in Wilson. Contributed photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[All-American Kiwanis Club presents donation]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/cold-winter-brings-high-utility-bills-358812</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-23T19:50:10.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Cold winter brings high utility bills]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Icicles formed on this Wilson home during a January snowstorm. Residents are now having to pay the cost for heating their homes in a very cold month. Lisa Boykin Batts | Times]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Cold winter brings high utility bills]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/lucamas-new-town-administrator-focuses-on-infrastructure-357100</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-23T14:00:25.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Lucama's new town administrator focuses on infrastructure]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_f15313a5-3481-57fe-9c78-c07fe450b8e3.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Gabe Merando thinks the future for Lucama is bright and the town is headed in the right direction. Merando was hired to take over for interim town administrator Ralph Clark following a transitionary period of "about six months." Christopher Long | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Lucama's new town administrator focuses on infrastructure]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/down-to-business-barton-student-learning-small-business-with-clothing-brand-358745</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-23T13:48:44.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Down to Business: Barton student learning small business with clothing brand]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_1b508e13-1a35-5608-ae40-77188e46c729.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Trent Griffies, a business student at Barton College, is growing his own small business through the power of social media. SPARK, which stands for strive, persevere, aspire, reach and keep going, is Griffies' personal message he's trying to spread through his clothing. Christopher Long | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Down to Business: Barton student learning small business with clothing brand]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/entertainment-plus/new-library-books-library-offers-more-titles-in-large-print-358747</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-22T11:23:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[New library books: Library offers more titles in large print]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_b3c7c357-2b12-5279-8fe8-418ec694fe10.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The Wilson County Public Library's main branch at 249 Nash St. N. is shown. Contributed photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[New library books: Library offers more titles in large print]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/demons-captains-rodgers-murillo-take-aim-at-state-titles-358780</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-22T07:38:23.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Demons captains Rodgers, Murillo take aim at state titles]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
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    <![CDATA[Fike High senior Nick Rodgers, top, works over his Louisburg opponent during a tri-match Dec. 11, 2024, at Fike. Rodgers finished second in the NCHSAA 3-A tournament at 285 pounds last year and is eyeing a state title at that weight for this year's NCHSAA championships, which start Saturday in Greensboro. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Demons captains Rodgers, Murillo take aim at state titles]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/cyclones-twirl-past-christ-covenant-back-into-macaa-2-a-championship-358779</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-21T22:47:57.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Cyclones twirl past Christ Covenant, back into MACAA 2-A championship]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_5cf105bf-5882-567b-aabb-d6f90ffe497f.jpg</image:loc>
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    <![CDATA[Community Christian senior Jared Kovach, dribbling the ball during a MACAA 2-A quarterfinals game Tuesday, Feb. 18, at Sallie B. Howard School, had 14 points as the Cyclones thumped Christ Covenant 47-21 in the semifinals Friday afternoon in Buies Creek. Paul Durham | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Cyclones twirl past Christ Covenant, back into MACAA 2-A championship]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/hunts-price-ready-to-make-the-most-of-his-nc-wesleyan-chance-358778</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-21T22:46:40.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Hunt’s Price ready to make the most of his NC Wesleyan chance]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_71bd6a29-b7e1-54dd-87ef-8740c5f5a3e9.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Hunt High's Quinton Price (3) stretches out to grab a West Johnston ball carrier during a game last fall at Hunt. Price recently signed with North Carolina Wesleyan University. Jim Such | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Hunt’s Price ready to make the most of his NC Wesleyan chance]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-feb-22-23-2025-358772</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-21T22:44:28.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Feb. 22-23, 2025]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/weps-spelling-bee-and-trivia-event-returns-march-13-358407</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-21T09:02:14.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[WEP’s spelling bee and trivia event returns March 13]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_5d987fc0-cce6-54ed-9f7b-55237416a3a0.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Rock Ridge Elementary School teachers Gloria Johnson, left, and Jane Bass wave to the crowd during last year's Wilson Education Partnership's annual Adult Trivia and Spelling Bee fundraiser.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[WEP’s spelling bee and trivia event returns March 13]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/sallie-b-howard-school-hosts-open-house-and-cte-expo-tuesday-evening-358612</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-21T07:47:36.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Sallie B. Howard School hosts open house and CTE expo Tuesday evening]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_169235d9-f563-5f18-9072-803f967a606d.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Sallie B. Howard students Gelasia Nelson, left, and Angela Sangabriel work on a lab project. The school will hold an open house and career and technical education program expo at 6 p.m. Tuesday. Students will be able to explore multiple programs including biotechnology. Contributed photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Sallie B. Howard School hosts open house and CTE expo Tuesday evening]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/wcc-students-join-phi-theta-kappa-honor-society-358770</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-21T07:44:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[WCC students join Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_c4cb929c-b2ea-5037-8711-2b002ab4307c.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Contributed photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[WCC students join Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/wealth-management-team-at-blair-white-group-recognized-by-forbes-358689</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-21T07:35:18.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wealth management team at Blair White Group recognized by Forbes]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_5eaac938-df3c-56b5-ad0a-b1db26b3df03.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[From left are Katherine Bellamy, Blair White Group’s wealth management associate; Larry Blair, senior vice president; and Linwood White IV, first vice president.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Wealth management team at Blair White Group recognized by Forbes]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/church-news-churches-plan-sunday-services-358571</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-21T07:16:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Church news: Churches plan Sunday services]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_307ea200-d6b5-50d3-8a75-56e371208797.jpg</image:loc>
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    <![CDATA[Church News submissions can be emailed to churchnews@wilsontimes.com, mailed to The Wilson Times, Attn: Church News, P.O. Box 2447, Wilson, NC 27894 or dropped off at the newspaper’s 126 Nash St. office during business hours. Announcements are not accepted by phone. The deadline is 5 p.m. each Wednesday for publication in Friday editions. Stock photo | Pixabay]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Church news: Churches plan Sunday services]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/nchsaa-realignment-looks-to-be-an-upgrade-for-area-schools-358739</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-20T23:04:11.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[NCHSAA realignment looks to be an upgrade for area schools]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_73ce0ded-b524-51e1-a6c9-e921647c7514.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Hunt defenders Tylee Jones (22) and Keyshawn Richardson (8) converge on a Northern Nash ball carrier during a nonconference game in Rocky Mount on Aug. 23, 2024. The Warriors and Knights appear headed back to the same conference after the NCHSAA released the third draft of its realignment plan last week. Carl Copeland | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[NCHSAA realignment looks to be an upgrade for area schools]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/barton-enshrines-4-individuals-2-championship-tennis-teams-in-hof-ceremony-358735</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-20T23:00:14.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Barton enshrines 4 individuals, 2 championship tennis teams in HOF ceremony]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_2ba91747-01e7-55dc-91cc-cc7d6f8c46d3.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The four individual inductees in the Barton College Athletic Hall of Fame class of 2025, from left, Doug Godwin, Eddie Gwaltney, Warren Smith and Candice Moore Wilson were enshrined in a ceremony at the college Saturday, Feb. 15. Barton College]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Barton enshrines 4 individuals, 2 championship tennis teams in HOF ceremony]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/our-opinion-when-citizens-speak-clearly-leaders-listen-358731</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-20T18:22:31.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Our Opinion: When citizens speak clearly, leaders listen]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_35600f96-4ec3-5e37-8e35-23c75027403d.pdf</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson-City-Council-Contact-Information]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Our Opinion: When citizens speak clearly, leaders listen]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/hb-110-to-serve-those-who-serve-us-358691</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-20T13:55:04.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[HB 110: To serve those who serve us]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_1e024101-ba77-5ee0-962f-48e4b829e597.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Dante Pittman]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[HB 110: To serve those who serve us]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/neuse-6-tourneys-canceled-qcc-finals-in-limbo-due-to-weather-358656</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-20T12:55:57.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Neuse 6 tourneys canceled, QCC finals in limbo due to weather]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_55b77cf8-0fe0-5b84-9d3a-3f4ff1c6cb9d.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Beddingfield's Jamauris Howard, right, shoots a 3-pointer during a home game against North Johnston in the first round of the 2-A Neuse 6 Conference tournament Monday, Feb. 17. The remainder of the tournament was canceled due to icy conditions, leaving the Bruins in danger of missing the NCHSAA 2-A playoffs that will start next week. Nino Villaverde | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Neuse 6 tourneys canceled, QCC finals in limbo due to weather]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/its-awesome-wilson-gets-another-taste-of-winter-358588</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-20T12:51:22.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA['It's awesome': Wilson gets another taste of winter]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_53158a26-a7d5-53a2-9a6f-4d8c382992ad.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Traffic moves along a snow-covered section of Raleigh Road Parkway on Wednesday. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA['It's awesome': Wilson gets another taste of winter]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/nash-county-public-schools-closed-friday-358631</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-20T12:43:47.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Nash County Public Schools closed Friday]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_66ba85b4-df1f-5090-a0e0-d9ffd7ec298c.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[A school bus sits idle in the parking lot of Southern Nash Middle School on Jan. 21. Following the mid-week arrival of more snow and ice, Nash County Public Schools advised the district will be closed for students on Friday.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Nash County Public Schools closed Friday]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/clayton-unveils-corporate-sponsor-for-new-fields-358621</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-20T12:13:38.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Clayton unveils corporate sponsor for new fields]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_9b348498-c198-5fe0-8463-d5b97561f176.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Bursting with energy, a group of youngsters charges onto the artificial turf fields. Town of Clayton photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Clayton unveils corporate sponsor for new fields]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/benson-man-sentenced-in-nash-county-drug-case-358609</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-20T11:16:12.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Benson man sentenced in Nash County drug case]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_98f5bda7-d535-50dc-b27e-9665b30f3a55.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Keith Antonio McDougald | Contributed Photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Benson man sentenced in Nash County drug case]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/nash-boe-committees-to-meet-monday-358603</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-20T10:50:35.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Nash BOE committees to meet Monday]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_17ec79da-6fd7-57f2-802c-efa901e3991f.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Contributed Photo | Pixabay]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Nash BOE committees to meet Monday]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/derwood-l-winstead-358679</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-20T10:17:20.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Derwood L. Winstead]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_f91e71b9-83cc-5118-926c-4d4ef57d00f3.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Derwood L. Winstead]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/city-seeks-input-on-flood-mitigation-and-park-improvement-project-358572</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-20T10:07:07.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[City seeks input on flood mitigation and park improvement project]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_7004c07a-35b7-5f1c-b1fe-7cf56fc0cef6.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The city will host a community input session Tuesday concerning a flood mitigation and park improvement project at Freeman Park and Carolina Street Park. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[City seeks input on flood mitigation and park improvement project]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/bartons-sprinkle-and-purcell-lectures-are-march-3-358733</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-20T07:21:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Barton’s Sprinkle and Purcell lectures are March 3]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_d3ca159b-1979-51be-9164-0d8666104235.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Anathea Portier-Young, from left, and Richard W. Voelz]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Barton’s Sprinkle and Purcell lectures are March 3]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/bulldogs-cant-catch-lions-in-snow-sleet-358570</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-20T00:06:27.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Bulldogs can’t catch Lions in snow, sleet]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_740c816e-5050-5e4e-b9d2-a38bde02e0fb.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Barton's Nick Lord (44) prepares to score a goal during a match against Mars Hill on Wednesday morning, Feb. 19, at Truist Stadium. Paul Durham | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Bulldogs can’t catch Lions in snow, sleet]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/former-fike-standout-artis-already-at-home-at-barton-358569</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-19T23:59:41.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Former Fike standout Artis already at home 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_6fdb6507-abc0-57ba-b52a-25b1a62ed32d.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Fike High senior Josiah Artis speaks during a ceremony in which he signed a National Letter of Intent to play football at Barton College on Wednesday, Feb. 5, in the Fike auditorium. Contributed photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Former Fike standout Artis already at home at Barton]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/farris-thomas-law-student-athlete-of-the-week-matthew-baker-wilson-358568</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-19T23:56:04.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Farris & Thomas Law Student-Athlete of the Week: Matthew Baker, Wilson]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_2e4c0fc3-491a-5c29-9f3b-91b0c4695589.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Matthew Baker, Wilson Christian Academy]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Farris & Thomas Law Student-Athlete of the Week: Matthew Baker, Wilson]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/girls-and-women-in-sports-let-them-play-358567</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-19T23:51:18.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Girls and women in sports: ‘Let them’ play]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_0769bddc-2de8-5429-a7df-7a75029ff486.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[E.J. Proctor Story]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Girls and women in sports: ‘Let them’ play]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-feb-20-21-2025-358566</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-19T23:40:27.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Feb. 20-21, 2025]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/officials-urge-residents-to-stay-off-roads-358541</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-19T16:05:17.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Officials urge residents to stay off roads]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_8bb52727-a5a9-501e-b4b9-194542896852.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Brad Johnson of Brad's Towing hooks up a crashed vehicle after it plowed into the back of another vehicle on Raleigh Road Parkway on Wednesday.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Officials urge residents to stay off roads]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/jessie-taylor-358539</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-19T11:05:08.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Jessie  Taylor]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_7b40d116-068c-5252-98ab-ffbee14821f9.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Jessie  Taylor]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/golf-tourney-will-benefit-partnership-for-children-358504</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-19T10:42:17.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Golf tourney will benefit Partnership for Children]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_16142b7b-c470-55bd-9470-b28611b420d4.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[A golf tourney in April will benefit the Johnston County Partnership for Children.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Golf tourney will benefit Partnership for Children]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/mudcats-will-hold-job-fair-this-month-358501</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-19T10:39:16.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Mudcats will hold job fair this month]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_0e900cc2-dd7b-5232-b05b-4eb155b76ab9.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The Carolina Mudcats are hiring for the 2025 season.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Mudcats will hold job fair this month]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/greenfield-to-host-free-hands-on-stem-night-event-for-community-357521</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-19T10:23:18.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Greenfield to host free hands-on STEM night event for community]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_2cdc7293-bb44-58ab-9aca-97cfde2659cc.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Greenfield seniors Jasmine Nguyen, left, and Mattie Metts, right, use a micropipette during a STEM activity in October thanks to the N.C. BioNetwork. The school will host a STEM night for the community Tuesday evening for students in grades K-8 to visit interactive booths from various professions, including the N.C. BioNetwork.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Greenfield to host free hands-on STEM night event for community]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/unbeaten-unflappable-fike-decks-hunt-in-qcc-semis-358496</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-19T09:17:27.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Unbeaten, unflappable Fike decks Hunt in QCC semis]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_66bd577e-5ea3-5902-b63a-93c336e55961.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Fike senior Jamaria Freeman (5) tries to shake Hunt defender Brooklyn Thoms (24) as Warriors' Deoni Artis (1) turns to look during a 3-A Quad County Conference tournament semifinals game Tuesday, Feb. 18, at Fike. Paul Durham | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Unbeaten, unflappable Fike decks Hunt in QCC semis]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/ccs-roundup-gattis-hits-1k-as-cyclones-roll-into-macaa-semifinals-358495</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-19T09:14:55.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[CCS ROUNDUP: Gattis hits 1K as Cyclones roll into MACAA semifinals]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_87ef4589-52b9-57e5-935b-0fc636c10431.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Community Christian sophomore Evan Gattis (4) goes up for a layup during a game against Jacksonville Christian in the Mid-Atlantic Christian Athletic Association 2-A quarterfinals Tuesday, Feb. 18, at Sallie B. Howard School. The basket gave Gattis 1,000 career points as the Cyclones rolled to a 95-46 victory. Paul Durham | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[CCS ROUNDUP: Gattis hits 1K as Cyclones roll into MACAA semifinals]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/wpa-roundup-wilson-prep-teams-rule-tar-roanoke-tourneys-358503</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-19T09:09:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[WPA ROUNDUP: Wilson Prep teams rule Tar-Roanoke tourneys]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_5d2c09d5-5816-5982-b402-9c16143c6782.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Prep freshman Paris Best earned MVP honors as she led the top-seeded Tigers to the 1-A Tar-Roanoke Athletic Conference tournament title with a 70-51 defeat of tourney host Warren County in the championship game Tuesday, Feb. 18. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[WPA ROUNDUP: Wilson Prep teams rule Tar-Roanoke tourneys]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/eagles-stop-alpha-68-52-in-caa4sc-quarters-358493</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-19T09:07:49.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Eagles stop Alpha 68-52 in CAA4SC quarters]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_cf668a7d-166e-58b6-9728-913349e99eab.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Sallie B. Howard School's Josiah Perpignan (24) puts up a shot during a game against Alpha Academy of Fayetteville in the quarterfinals of the CAA4SC B-bracket tournament at Sallie B. Howard. Elija Johnson | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Eagles stop Alpha 68-52 in CAA4SC quarters]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/beddingfield-games-postponed-after-officiating-snafu-358497</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-19T09:05:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Beddingfield games postponed after officiating snafu]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_494537a3-0dfa-5352-ad1c-529ed93e8cd4.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Beddingfield head coach Tonia Gear gives instructions to her team from the sideline during a home game against Spring Creek on Jan. 28. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Beddingfield games postponed after officiating snafu]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/warriors-fall-to-cba-again-358492</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-19T09:04:56.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Warriors fall to CBA again]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_ae5a7382-3f03-5843-b600-ca3b2b1fe70b.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Hunt sophomore Na'sir Hines (1), looking to pass the ball during a home game Monday, led the Warriors with 17 points in a 78-63 loss at C.B. Aycock in the 3-A Quad County Conference quarterfinals Tuesday. Jim Such | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Warriors fall to CBA again]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-feb-19-20-2025-358491</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-19T09:02:18.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Feb. 19-20, 2025]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/entertainment-plus/vision-play-celebrates-local-black-history-358489</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-19T09:01:11.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Vision play celebrates local Black history]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_1b55fb11-9c64-5322-9ab4-e33fe77a72db.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Some of the cast members in Vision Community Theatre Group of Wilson’s production of “Treasures Right Beneath” rehearse for the Feb. 22 performance at the Edna Boykin Cultural Center. From left are Jonas Hooks, Tiyanna Wiggins and Esther Martin-Cobb who are practicing a segment of the show dedicated to the late Quincy Jones. Janelle Clevinger | For Entertainment Plus]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Vision play celebrates local Black history]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/wilson-community-college-is-ready-for-ai-358488</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-19T08:50:26.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wilson Community College is ready for AI]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_dc8e4b88-6951-593c-ad4f-df33a52f7208.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Josh Harris]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Wilson Community College is ready for AI]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/yet-another-voter-suppression-attempt-358447</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-18T17:15:12.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Yet another voter suppression attempt]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_da2cb82e-6a8a-5ab3-9d14-398459a22026.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The North Carolina Legislative Building is shown from downtown Raleigh’s Bicentennial Plaza.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Yet another voter suppression attempt]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/why-oppose-doges-common-sense-reform-358446</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-18T17:09:34.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Why oppose DOGE’s common-sense reform?]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_a0a615c8-6a24-530d-8cf0-3680e1129281.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[A post from the Department of Government Efficiency’s X account, @DOGE, shows the sign removed from the U.S. Agency for International Development headquarters in Washington.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Why oppose DOGE’s common-sense reform?]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/topping-out-ceremony-celebrates-stadiums-peak-358422</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-18T17:06:36.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Topping out ceremony celebrates stadium’s peak]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_389a5414-e915-588d-b977-47cee42d762f.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Rodger Lentz, interim Wilson city manager, left; Michael Lemanski, founder of NSV; and Dewayne Washington, partner at NSV, stand by the signed beam Tuesday afternoon. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Topping out ceremony celebrates stadium’s peak]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/school-board-approves-1-boost-in-supplemental-pay-for-teachers-and-staff-358324</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-18T15:34:22.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[School board approves 1% boost in supplemental pay for teachers and staff]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
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    <![CDATA[Wilson County Board of Education members David Batts, left, and Christine Fitch look over documents during Monday’s regular board meeting.]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[School board approves 1% boost in supplemental pay for teachers and staff]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/north-carolinians-prepare-for-approaching-winter-storm-358344</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-18T13:44:29.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[North Carolinians prepare for approaching winter storm]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_7246dc1d-d3f4-58c0-ab7f-c8a21ec30756.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[A city of Wilson street division truck deposits brine on Broad Street Tuesday morning in advance of Wednesday's expected snowfall. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[North Carolinians prepare for approaching winter storm]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/dannie-lynn-britt-358424</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-18T13:42:41.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Dannie Lynn Britt]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_8fa46a43-f4bd-57d3-b9f3-470ad3c333d0.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Dannie Lynn Britt]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/nash-county-public-schools-issues-remote-learning-advisory-358321</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-18T13:14:17.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Nash County Public Schools issues remote learning advisory]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_6e4b40fb-6047-5c9a-8ebb-48b5e2340638.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Contributed Photo | Pixabay]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Nash County Public Schools issues remote learning advisory]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/entertainment-plus/artspace-ceo-gives-lecture-at-barton-college-tuesday-358262</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-18T11:19:54.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Artspace CEO gives lecture at Barton College Tuesday]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_6acff58d-43b4-5f9b-871e-c96727b261ad.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Carly P. Jones]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Artspace CEO gives lecture at Barton College Tuesday]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/bruins-move-past-panthers-in-neuse-6-tourney-358259</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-18T08:17:58.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Bruins move past Panthers in Neuse 6 tourney]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_bd099219-80d3-5e76-87dc-832a006c9082.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Beddingfield's Rashad Williams (32) puts up a shot over Kaleb Pone (5) of North Johnston during a 2-A Neuse 6 Conference first-round tournament game Monday, Feb. 17, at Beddingfield. Nino Villaverde | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Bruins move past Panthers in Neuse 6 tourney]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/lady-bruins-continue-streak-oust-princeton-358258</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-18T08:15:40.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Lady Bruins continue streak, oust Princeton]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_e14a2ae4-0129-5924-90ce-a9cb605b4537.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Beddingfield's Sa'Naiya Coppedge, center, tussles with a pair of Princeton players for control of the ball during a 2-A Neuse 6 Conference first-round tournament game Monday, Feb. 17, at Beddingfield. Nino Villaverde | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Lady Bruins continue streak, oust Princeton]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/warriors-handle-wildcats-prep-for-cba-again-358257</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-18T08:13:31.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Warriors handle Wildcats, prep for CBA again]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_4762bb83-b9e7-5e7e-a01a-a175629e1215.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Hunt's Aarion Bryant, left, defends as West Johnston's Christian McFall drives into the lane during a 3-A Quad County Conference first-round tournament game Monday, Feb. 17, at Hunt. Jim Such | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Warriors handle Wildcats, prep for CBA again]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/demons-slam-sss-in-qcc-opening-practice-358256</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-18T08:11:15.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Demons slam SSS in QCC opening ‘practice’]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_51a0b95d-3bfd-5815-a330-7f7186881fbe.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Fike senior Jewel Brewington, dribbling the ball during a home game Feb. 14, scored 27 points as the Demons whipped Smithfield-Selma 85-13 in the first round of the 3-A Quad County Conference tournament Monday, Feb. 17, at Fike. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Demons slam SSS in QCC opening ‘practice’]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/demons-stunned-by-south-johnston-61-52-in-first-round-358255</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-18T08:07:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Demons stunned by South Johnston 61-52 in first round]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_c33278ff-9dc9-5521-96bd-fb0bb034666e.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Fike's Xavier Winston, right, lunges to make a steal from South Johnston's Jax Barbour, left, during a 3-A Quad County Conference first-round tournament game Monday, Feb. 17, at Fike. Paul Durham | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Demons stunned by South Johnston 61-52 in first round]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-roundup-hunt-girls-slam-east-wake-get-fike-next-in-qcc-tourney-358260</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-18T07:51:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Hunt girls slam East Wake, get Fike next in QCC tourney]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_60a085b9-b3f5-5540-a04e-55c8eb3a6b0b.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Hunt freshman Juliana Jones, putting up a shot ahead of Fike's Lily Lyndon (15) during a game at Fike on Feb. 14, scored 16 points to lead Hunt past East Wake 61-44 in the first round of the 3-A Quad County Conference tournament Monday, Feb. 17, in Wendell. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Hunt girls slam East Wake, get Fike next in QCC tourney]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-feb-18-19-2025-358244</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-18T07:10:27.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Feb. 18-19, 2025]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/deed-transfers/deed-transfers-wilson-county-transactions-from-feb-10-14-358198</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-17T14:55:48.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Deed transfers: Wilson County transactions from Feb. 10-14]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_cacdc842-1d2f-530c-8e5a-3d77efcbd63a.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Stock photo | Pixabay]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Deed transfers: Wilson County transactions from Feb. 10-14]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/bulldogs-torch-valkyries-in-2nd-half-to-win-92-65-358180</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-17T12:23:44.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Bulldogs torch Valkyries in 2nd half to win 92-65]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_fe0fa782-f74e-5f74-a81a-31c17f2ba19d.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Barton College senior Marko Krtinic had 10 points and seven rebounds as the Bulldogs whipped Converse 92-65 on Saturday, Feb. 15, at Wilson Gymnasium. Barton College]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Bulldogs torch Valkyries in 2nd half to win 92-65]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/bc-women-suffer-4th-straight-loss-358179</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-17T12:21:28.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[BC women suffer 4th straight loss]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_0ad0fb10-0035-59bc-8dbb-aa6067edab23.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Barton junior guard Lauren Mingo led the team with 20 points in an 81-52 loss Saturday, Feb. 15, to Converse College at Wilson Gymnasium. Barton College]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[BC women suffer 4th straight loss]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/vikings-survive-tilt-with-jaguars-358169</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-17T12:13:55.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Vikings survive tilt with Jaguars]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_c30c97de-c485-5170-8c98-26caa6fec526.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Traevon Hayes flies between two Carrboro defenders on the drive to the basket. Amanda Dixon | Butner-Creedmoor News]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Vikings survive tilt with Jaguars]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/winter-storm-could-drop-snow-and-ice-358116</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-17T11:48:30.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Winter storm could drop snow and ice]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_89846fef-df09-5d2f-9d3a-3c504a5836bd.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[City of Wilson maintenance workers attach a snow plow to the front end of a dump truck Monday to prepare for Wednesday’s anticipated snowfall.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Winter storm could drop snow and ice]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/currin-to-attend-barton-college-358165</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-17T11:37:09.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Currin to attend Barton College]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_909a67be-c318-5763-9f9c-24a5e67a847e.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Chaleigh Currin commits to attend and play softball for Barton College. Currin made it official on Feb. 11. Amanda Dixon | Butner-Creedmoor News]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Currin to attend Barton College]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/short-handed-vikings-fall-to-jaguars-358096</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-17T11:06:25.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Short-handed Vikings fall to Jaguars]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_d21dd17f-06ee-5da1-ac39-f81d1c89c92c.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Alayah Flowers shoots for two of her 24 points for South Granville. Amanda Dixon | Butner-Creedmoor News]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Short-handed Vikings fall to Jaguars]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/william-henry-cox-358094</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-17T07:19:48.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[William Henry Cox]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_b71dd6c5-d273-5e6f-aa8b-0c484c920f6a.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[William Henry Cox]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/last-second-disbelief-for-knights-as-chargers-advance-358084</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-17T00:29:29.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Last-second disbelief for Knights as Chargers advance]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_edfaf17f-07b0-56b1-80c2-ca2b6c1224b0.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Greenfield's Kobe Edwards (3) slashes to the basket as Wayne Country Day's Jayden Williams defends during an NCISAA 2-A quarterfinals game Saturday, Feb. 15, at Greenfield. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Last-second disbelief for Knights as Chargers advance]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/fikes-rodgers-earns-3rd-trip-to-state-wrestling-tourney-358082</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-17T00:24:57.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Fike’s Rodgers earns 3rd trip to state wrestling tourney]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_d26ff4f1-30fc-5908-beaf-bc2086245a35.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Fike senior Nick Rodgers, on the verge of pinning an opponent during a home match Dec. 11, 2024, collected his third straight NCHSAA 3-A East Regional championship at 285 pounds Saturday at South Central High in Winterville. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Fike’s Rodgers earns 3rd trip to state wrestling tourney]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/key-sparks-wilson-prep-girls-to-8th-place-at-nchsaa-1-a-2-a-indoor-championships-358081</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-17T00:22:18.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Key sparks Wilson Prep girls to 8th place at NCHSAA 1-A/2-A indoor championships]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
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    <![CDATA[Sisters Rachel Key, left, and Genessis Key, right, watch the proceedings during the NCHSAA 1-A/2-A indoor track and field championship meet Friday, Feb. 14, at JDL Fast Track in Winston-Salem. Rachel Key was second in girls high jump and fourth in long jump to help the Tiger girls finish eighth overall. Contributed photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Key sparks Wilson Prep girls to 8th place at NCHSAA 1-A/2-A indoor championships]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/community-christian-jv-girls-take-3rd-in-macaa-tourney-358080</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-17T00:04:16.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Community Christian JV girls take 3rd in MACAA tourney]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_da497019-0812-5a34-a0c4-01047c222ebe.jpg</image:loc>
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    <![CDATA[Community Christian freshman Autumn Bradshaw, shooting a free throw during a game Feb. 3 at Sallie B. Howard School, led the Cyclones junior varsity team in scoring this season while also playing on the varsity along with several of her JV teammates as CCS finished 11-2 and in third place in the Mid-Atlantic Christian Athletic Association 2-A tournament this weekend in Newport. Paul Durham | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Community Christian JV girls take 3rd in MACAA tourney]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/flagg-duke-win-showdown-with-raynaud-stanford-358076</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-17T00:02:40.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Flagg, Duke win showdown with Raynaud, Stanford]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_0457b88d-ee8d-5111-a4e5-c4a984c4c88a.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Duke's Khaman Maluach (9) dunks the ball as teammate Cooper Flagg (2) watches during a home game against Stanford on Saturday, Feb. 15, at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham. Duke Athletics]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Flagg, Duke win showdown with Raynaud, Stanford]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-feb-17-18-2025-358065</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-16T20:01:43.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Feb. 17-18, 2025]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/down-to-business-owner-picking-up-the-pieces-after-baker-machine-burns-down-357974</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-16T14:56:45.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Down to Business: Owner picking up the pieces after Baker Machine burns down]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_aa83666f-6721-580a-a926-707073e749c5.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Allen Baker inspects the damage of a peeled back tin roof, warped and blackened cabinetry and drawers and melted machinery Thursday afternoon at his business, Baker Machine. Christopher Long | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Down to Business: Owner picking up the pieces after Baker Machine burns down]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/church-helps-local-veterans-357966</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-16T10:45:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Church helps local veterans]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_005c1742-21ed-5b75-b005-31f6945bd742.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Jan Hemby, with St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church, right, presents a $1,000 check to Claudia Baker, executive director of Veterans Residential Services in Wilson. Proceeds from St. Timothy’s community rummage sale funded the donation. Contributed photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Church helps local veterans]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/henry-h-walston-iv-358042</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-16T09:29:45.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Henry H. Walston IV]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_6f8e92de-0bba-52e6-817b-27223f35bd5a.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Henry H. Walston IV]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/immigration-questions-answered-at-forum-357997</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-15T15:06:27.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Immigration questions answered at forum]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_7e2103b8-0b04-564b-9616-f00939475364.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Jim Howard of Seeds of Hope Wilson speaks while Wilson County Sheriff Calvin L. Woodard, District Attorney Jeffrey Marsigli and criminal defense attorneys John Sallenger and Rhyan Breen listen during a Thursday town hall meeting on immigration issues. Rodolfo Martinez, an interpreter with Amexcan, is shown at far left.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Immigration questions answered at forum]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/entertainment-plus/barton-celebrates-student-writers-at-tuesday-event-357962</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-15T09:49:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Barton celebrates student writers at Tuesday event]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_11560710-cd33-5436-aa0d-7a43157b3427.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Barton College will celebrate its student writers at the Spring Homegrown Writers Series event. Contributed photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Barton celebrates student writers at Tuesday event]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/fike-girls-get-past-hunt-for-1st-unbeaten-regular-season-358024</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-15T08:48:50.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Fike girls get past Hunt for 1st unbeaten regular season]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_44d621f8-6e9b-5996-b8a5-1b603d50b08c.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Fike's Jewel Brewington squeezes between Hunt defenders Aiyana Harrison, left, and Deoni Artis, right, during a game Friday, Feb. 14, at Fike. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Fike girls get past Hunt for 1st unbeaten regular season]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/warriors-dump-demons-a-third-time-in-front-of-a-full-house-358023</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-15T08:44:35.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Warriors dump Demons a third time in front of a full house]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_2b18190c-c20f-5167-b4a3-08dff0493c8f.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Hunt's A.J. Hampton (5) slips by Fike's Da'quavis Greene (35) for a layup during a game Friday, Feb. 14, at Fike. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Warriors dump Demons a third time in front of a full house]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-roundup-lady-bruins-win-3rd-straight-to-finish-3rd-in-neuse-6-358029</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-15T08:41:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Lady Bruins win 3rd straight to finish 3rd in Neuse 6]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_a91d528d-b870-5524-a466-7ae521205d78.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Beddingfield junior center Sa'Naiya Coppedge (21), putting up a shot during a home game Thursday against Princeton, scored 11 points and pulled down 10 rebounds in the Bruins' 40-32 win Friday at Spring Creek to finish the regular-season on a three-game winning streak. Nino Villaverde | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Lady Bruins win 3rd straight to finish 3rd in Neuse 6]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/jv-roundup-warriors-blast-demons-for-perfect-finish-358021</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-15T08:36:02.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[JV ROUNDUP: Warriors blast Demons for perfect finish]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_3b804182-7c41-58b4-8903-5d6accb3f3ae.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The Hunt High junior varsity boys basketball team finished an unbeaten season with its 21st win with an 82-37 win at Fike on Friday, Feb. 14. The Warriors — coached by Bentley Blount, Mark Kent and Isaac Barnes — won the 3-A Quad County Conference title with a 14-0 mark. Team members for the Warriors, not in order, are Jamar Carmon, Arnez Kent, Mark Dixon, Calvin Williams, Mason Graham, Nick Bynum, Jalen Hayes, Darrel Wynn, Jayden Warren, Stone Massey, Kemaury Barnes and Elijah Tabron.  Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[JV ROUNDUP: Warriors blast Demons for perfect finish]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/1984-fike-4-a-champs-get-their-rings-358022</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-15T08:35:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[1984 Fike 4-A champs get their rings]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_8cb95f81-4e31-514c-a0f3-746692dd392d.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Members of Fike High's 1984 NCHSAA 4-A championship team received their rings for the school's only state title in boys basketball during halftime of the Golden Demons' home game against Hunt on Friday, Feb. 14. Members of the team present to receive their rings were, from left, John T. Smith, Pat Marshall, Brian Harris, George Ruffin, Mike Williams, Charles Howard, Michael Hilliard, Willie Harris and John McNeil. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[1984 Fike 4-A champs get their rings]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-feb-15-16-2025-358020</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-15T08:31:34.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Feb. 15-16, 2025]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/lady-j-to-read-from-new-childrens-book-at-library-357820</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-15T06:36:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Lady J to read from new children's book at library]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_e0230ffe-b313-58b8-842b-113fe723b053.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Author Lady J, left, is shown with her new book and retired N.C. Supreme Court Justice Michael Morgan. Contributed photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Lady J to read from new children's book at library]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/topping-out-ceremony-to-celebrate-stadiums-peak-357755</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-14T18:56:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Topping-out ceremony to celebrate stadium’s peak]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_7d61b326-13c6-5ffd-8bd3-b91fb423a906.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[On Tuesday the city of Wilson is hosting a topping-out ceremony to celebrate construction at the downtown baseball stadium's highest point. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Topping-out ceremony to celebrate stadium’s peak]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/beddingfield-surges-past-bulldogs-on-senior-night-357993</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-14T14:24:34.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Beddingfield surges past Bulldogs on Senior Night]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_c93dd73c-77fe-58e5-a0b6-127e70a52f9f.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Beddingfield's Pinky Marshall (1) lunges for a shot as teammate Sa'Naiya Coppedge (21) and a pair of Princeton players look on during a game Thursday, Feb. 13. at Beddingfield. Nino Villaverde | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Beddingfield surges past Bulldogs on Senior Night]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/life/cookbook-offers-tips-recipes-to-enjoy-bread-machine-357839</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-14T11:36:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Cookbook offers tips, recipes to enjoy bread machine]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_ad9eb35c-914d-5878-a815-58d785197eb4.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[This beautiful loaf of bread started in my bread machine. The recipe for Half-Wheat Sandwich Loaf is found in Lukas Volger’s new book, “The Bread Machine Book.” Lisa Boykin Batts | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Cookbook offers tips, recipes to enjoy bread machine]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/community-police-academy-registration-opens-357963</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-14T10:40:41.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[CommUNITY Police Academy registration opens]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_5cc7f2c4-a167-5df4-b422-e3a23ac57904.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Join Creedmoor Police Department officers for an eight week CommUNITY Police Academy program beginning on March 6.  Learn about police procedures and more. To register or for more information contact Officer Jessica Laws  at jlaws@cityofcreedmoor.org.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[CommUNITY Police Academy registration opens]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/national-heart-month-four-easy-ways-to-show-your-heart-some-love-357959</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-14T08:20:21.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[National Heart Month: Four easy ways to show your heart some love]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_01e1d5f9-aef9-5960-b2cc-4f5682902efd.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Sanjay Cherukuri]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[National Heart Month: Four easy ways to show your heart some love]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/police-man-charged-with-child-sex-abuse-357908</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-14T08:06:06.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Police: Man charged with child sex abuse]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_c62a0b80-e4a7-5173-9e67-77f429d7ad85.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Ricky Earl Potter]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Police: Man charged with child sex abuse]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/final-minute-fts-lift-bruins-past-princeton-357957</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-02-14T07:37:40.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Final-minute FTs lift Bruins past Princeton]]>
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    <![CDATA[Beddingfield's Jamauris Howard (3) shoots a layup ahead of Princeton's Cole Woodall (22) during a game Thursday, Feb. 13. at Beddingfield. Nino Villaverde | Special to the Times]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Final-minute FTs lift Bruins past Princeton]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/deed-transfers/deed-transfers-wilson-county-transactions-from-feb-3-7-357403</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-14T07:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Deed transfers: Wilson County transactions from Feb. 3-7]]>
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    <![CDATA[Stock photo | Pixabay]]>
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      <![CDATA[Deed transfers: Wilson County transactions from Feb. 3-7]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/church-news-congregations-have-weekly-services-357793</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-14T06:29:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Church news: Congregations have weekly services]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_fe341d88-a042-535b-bed8-2d54de751255.jpg</image:loc>
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    <![CDATA[Church News submissions can be emailed to churchnews@wilsontimes.com, mailed to The Wilson Times, Attn: Church News, P.O. Box 2447, Wilson, NC 27894 or dropped off at the newspaper’s 126 Nash St. office during business hours. Announcements are not accepted by phone. The deadline is 5 p.m. each Wednesday for publication in Friday editions. Stock photo | Pixabay]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Church news: Congregations have weekly services]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/immigration-law-must-be-enforced-357955</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-14T04:15:45.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Immigration law must be enforced]]>
        </news:title>
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      <![CDATA[Immigration law must be enforced]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/on-diversity-and-meritocracy-357953</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-14T04:12:32.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[On diversity and meritocracy]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_22c409c9-b973-57f8-a5f2-0d65d31b706f.jpg</image:loc>
    
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      <![CDATA[On diversity and meritocracy]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/knights-grind-past-epiphany-into-third-round-357950</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-14T01:19:30.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Knights grind past Epiphany, into third round]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Greenfield's Kaylee McClintock (22) dribbles past Epiphany's Olivia Lopez (3) as Knights head coach Brian Watson and assistant coach Kyle Bass, right, look on from the sideline during an NCISAA 2-A second-round playoff game Thursday, Feb. 13, at Greenfield. Paul Durham | Times]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Knights grind past Epiphany, into third round]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-roundup-demons-poised-to-make-history-after-swatting-saints-357949</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-14T01:14:14.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Demons poised to make history after swatting Saints]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_e0921ec1-e1ec-5060-aa1b-9db8d8cbd791.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Fike High senior Jamaria Freeman, guarding an inbounds play during a home game Jan. 14, scored 26 points as the Golden Demons crushed Southern Wayne 77-24 at home Thursday night, Feb. 13, to improve to 21-0 on the season. Paul Durham | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Demons poised to make history after swatting Saints]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-athletes-to-compete-in-nchsaa-indoor-championships-357948</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-14T01:11:34.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area athletes to compete in NCHSAA indoor championships]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_8ff0ea9e-f822-5d5b-b2ce-907603fa99e6.jpg</image:loc>
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    <![CDATA[Wilson Prep's Rachel Key, competing in the girls 100-meter hurdles at the NCHSAA 1-A East Regional meet at Wilson Prep on May 11, 2024, is entered in three individual events and a relay for the NCHSAA 1-A/2-A indoor track and field championship meet Friday, Feb. 14, in Winston-Salem. Paul Durham | Times]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Area athletes to compete in NCHSAA indoor championships]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-feb-14-15-2025-357947</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-14T01:10:14.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Feb. 14-15, 2025]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/packs-back-to-the-wall-after-lackluster-loss-to-louisville-357928</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-14T01:07:28.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Pack’s back to the wall after lackluster loss to Louisville]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_edcfd35c-4588-5193-b141-ed7652d2f117.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Trey Parker led N.C. State with 13 points in a 91-66 loss to Louisville on Wednesday, Feb. 13, in Raleigh. N.C. State Athletics]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Pack’s back to the wall after lackluster loss to Louisville]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/off-duty-deputy-coverage-suspended-in-elm-city-357798</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-13T11:11:19.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Off-duty deputy coverage suspended in Elm City]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_e349b766-de5d-5514-9e97-b7f3c53ceb48.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The Wilson County Sheriff's Office has suspended special assignment to the town of Elm City while the town is under investigation by the North Carolina State Auditor's office. The board voted in January to allocate $50,550 for special assignments. Pictured, from left, are Elm City Mayor Pro Tem Tammie Atkinson, Mayor Tawanda Moore and Commissioner Gil Wheeler during Tuesday's Board of Commissioners meeting. Christopher Long | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Off-duty deputy coverage suspended in Elm City]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/narsiso-reta-357872</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-13T10:59:49.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Narsiso  Reta]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_634848d6-48b2-5cab-8ff0-7fefedc66696.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Narsiso  Reta]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/donnell-hinton-357869</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-13T10:56:45.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Donnell  Hinton]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_78fbdfb3-d165-50d5-a24c-ac35efc747b3.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Donnell  Hinton]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/carolina-street-house-destroyed-in-fire-357810</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-13T10:43:10.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Carolina Street house destroyed in fire]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_ef5c1c2c-e28d-5db6-ab31-89e5097aef26.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[A residential structure at 1703 Carolina St. was a total loss after a Tuesday night fire. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Carolina Street house destroyed in fire]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/dorothy-r-braswell-357871</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-13T10:13:49.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Dorothy R. Braswell]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_afe93b29-eac7-53ef-8bc5-fb5b37e764ed.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Dorothy R. Braswell]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/tar-river-academy-graduates-winter-class-of-25-357794</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-13T09:59:46.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Tar River Academy graduates Winter Class of '25]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_88f4694c-3f96-579d-bcb8-614973cc0de9.jpg</image:loc>
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    <![CDATA[Members of the Tar River Academy Winter Class of 2025 pose for a photo on Tuesday at Rocky Mount Middle School. A total of 25 students turned tassels during the ceremony, which featured keynote remarks by Wilson Mayor Carlton Stevens. Contributed Photo | NCPS]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Tar River Academy graduates Winter Class of '25]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/maxine-holmes-357855</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-13T08:34:02.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Maxine  Holmes]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_f97a5143-8fdb-5a40-b421-fa0b8d97b052.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Maxine  Holmes]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/myrtle-ann-natalie-roussel-357830</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-13T08:22:56.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Myrtle Ann Natalie Roussel]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_adb70cad-94f7-5b70-b014-056a006dc8fb.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Myrtle Ann Natalie Roussel]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/meals-on-wheel-receives-donation-357860</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-13T08:20:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Meals on Wheel receives donation]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_de315611-af4f-5fb3-b012-5750ce0a55e6.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Michael Stanford, left, executive director of Meals on Wheels in Wilson, accepts a $1,500 check from Jan Hemby with St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church. The Episcopal Church Women raised money through a fall rummage sale. Contributed photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Meals on Wheel receives donation]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-roundup-greene-led-demons-wallop-west-johnston-68-48-357792</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-13T08:16:09.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Greene-led Demons wallop West Johnston, 68-48]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_5e3a41e0-24d7-53cb-b865-d6dd35d234e1.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Fike sophomore Da'quavis Greene (35), putting up a shot during a game at Hunt on Jan. 27, scored 26 points Wednesday, Feb. 12, in a 68-48 home win over West Johnston for the Golden Demons. Jim Such | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Greene-led Demons wallop West Johnston, 68-48]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/bulldogs-fall-in-banner-elk-again-87-75-357791</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-13T07:28:03.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Bulldogs fall in Banner Elk again, 87-75]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_5eaa3626-5bb2-5e87-b5f8-7d5d6824ab2b.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Barton men's basketball head coach Ron Lievense, left, and assistant coach Joel Zimmerman discuss strategy before the second half of a home game Jan. 18 at Wilson Gymnasium. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Bulldogs fall in Banner Elk again, 87-75]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/bc-womens-late-rally-comes-up-short-at-lees-mcrae-357789</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-13T07:26:04.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[BC women’s late rally comes up short at Lees-McRae]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_91c97c8b-390c-57e8-9e96-1c9e7624bc58.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Barton women's basketball head coach Eileen Van Horn watches the action from the sideline during a home game Jan. 18 at Wilson Gymnasium. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[BC women’s late rally comes up short at Lees-McRae]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/public-input-sought-for-regional-hazard-mitigation-plan-357800</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-13T06:24:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Public input sought for regional hazard mitigation plan]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson County is seeking public input for its regional hazard mitigation plan. The survey, which runs until March 31, can be found on the main page of the county’s website.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Public input sought for regional hazard mitigation plan]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/farris-thomas-law-student-athlete-of-the-week-joshua-simmons-sallie-b-howard-school-357786</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-13T00:41:07.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Farris & Thomas Law Student-Athlete of the Week: Joshua Simmons, Sallie B. Howard School]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_660cd0d0-8e7d-53c5-89d5-8c9321b14952.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Joshua Simmons, Sallie B. Howard School]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Farris & Thomas Law Student-Athlete of the Week: Joshua Simmons, Sallie B. Howard School]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/dont-let-todays-decisions-turn-into-tomorrows-regret-357785</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-13T00:39:08.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Don’t let today’s decisions turn into tomorrow’s regret]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_fe6681e0-d9d6-5289-96a3-29ffd16131a1.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[E.J. Proctor Story]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Don’t let today’s decisions turn into tomorrow’s regret]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-feb-13-14-2025-357783</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-13T00:37:12.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Feb. 13-14, 2025]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/elm-city-residents-voice-opposition-to-4-year-terms-357752</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-12T16:59:59.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Elm City residents voice opposition to 4-year terms]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_2577f9bf-bcfb-549b-b44b-b59a290f34d3.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[From left, residents Gabe Merando, Cindy Harris and Julie Bransetter line up to speak against amending Elm City's town charter to extend term lengths for the mayor and town commissioners from two to four years. Christopher Long | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Elm City residents voice opposition to 4-year terms]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/its-time-to-sign-up-for-beginner-beekeeping-class-357669</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-12T16:33:53.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[It's time to sign up for beginner beekeeping class]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_ef386aad-4177-534f-b81d-e19d13f98388.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Ashley Bruce of the Wilson County Beekeepers Association inspects frames in a beehive at Imagination Station in 2023. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[It's time to sign up for beginner beekeeping class]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/james-jasper-ellis-357758</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-12T13:22:21.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[James Jasper Ellis]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_c6358bc4-1f6e-537f-8d5c-53fef7245b66.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[James Jasper Ellis]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/making-soup-for-veterans-357636</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-12T10:25:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Making soup for veterans]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_8593312a-88d7-5596-a447-4c5cd4dd98ea.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Ascension Lutheran Church members celebrated Souper Bowl Sunday on Feb. 9. A homemade soup was made by members, then dished into 100 pint containers for Veterans Residential Services to distribute to veterans. In addition to the homemade soup, members contributed approximately 150 cans of soup to be given to veterans. Ascension worship services are at 11 a.m. each Sunday. Contributed photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Making soup for veterans]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/st-timothys-gives-donation-to-the-spot-357515</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-12T09:04:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[St. Timothy’s gives donation to The SPOT]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_f56c52fb-ecaa-539e-859b-865114220f0a.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Matt Edwards, executive director of The SPOT (Sharing Positive Outcomes Together) receives a $1,000 donation from Melba Martin representing St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church. The donation was funded from proceeds of a community rummage sale. Contributed photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[St. Timothy’s gives donation to The SPOT]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/fikes-84-championship-team-to-get-rings-friday-357666</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-12T08:41:22.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Fike’s 84 championship team to get rings Friday]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_a61ea455-e309-5fd9-91ae-cc6408416fee.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Members of the 1983-84 NCHSAA 4-A champion Fike High boys basketball reunited March 23, 2024, for a 40-year anniversary celebration of their state title. Now they will come together again Friday at Fike during halftime of the varsity boys game against Hunt to receive their championship rings. Team members are, front from left, Tim Lucas, Brian Harris, Mike Williams, George Ruffin and Scottie Bridgers. Back row: Michael Hilliard, Charles Howard, John McNeil, Pat Marshall, John T. Smith and Willie Harris. Not present were players Andre Virgil, Kevin Watson and Greg Ballard while former player Arthur Braswell, assistant coach Jimmie Howard and Reid are deceased. Contributed photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Fike’s 84 championship team to get rings Friday]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-roundup-tigers-take-70-62-setback-at-warren-county-357665</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-12T08:37:37.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Tigers take 70-62 setback at Warren County]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_84d77422-3571-5a1b-b0a8-7f88d8ab20cb.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Prep head coach Anthony Atkinson Jr. walks on the sideline during a home game Wednesday, Feb. 5, against North Edgecombe. Atkinson and the Tigers welcome Warren County for a 1-A Tar-Roanoke Athletic Conference showdown Wednesday, Feb. 12. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Tigers take 70-62 setback at Warren County]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/knights-clinch-big-east-crown-at-firebirds-expense-357663</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-12T08:35:27.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Knights clinch Big East crown at Firebirds’ expense]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_3cc0a52b-8086-5fd1-9bbc-7bb3bc1ab06c.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Southern Nash's Jaden Hartsfield (11) looks for an opening as C.J. Rosser Jr. of Northern Nash defends during a game Tuesday, Feb. 11, at Northern Nash. Carl Copeland | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Knights clinch Big East crown at Firebirds’ expense]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/knights-kill-ladybirds-hopes-of-big-east-runner-up-finish-357662</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-12T08:33:01.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Knights kill Ladybirds’ hopes of Big East runner-up finish]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_af2ed576-8eb1-56dd-90b2-d61318a10b4f.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Southern Nash's Precious Richardson, left, goes for a steal against Northern Nash's Ma'Liyah Johnson during a game at Northern Nash on Tuesday, Feb. 11. Carl Copeland | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Knights kill Ladybirds’ hopes of Big East runner-up finish]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-feb-12-13-2025-357652</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-12T06:42:15.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Feb. 12-13, 2025]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/students-learn-life-saving-skill-in-cpr-class-357638</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-12T05:46:05.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Students learn life-saving skill in CPR class]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_cde8224f-c4dd-5a20-8283-b1e14d703249.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Elm City Middle School eighth grader Olivia Hovis, right, practices chest compressions with classmates, from left, Zadrian Solomon, Landon Carlone and Bailee Barbrey.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Students learn life-saving skill in CPR class]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/city-saving-3-tarboro-street-buildings-357527</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-11T19:44:39.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[City saving 3 Tarboro Street buildings]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_83212d9e-edcf-5ebd-b594-df60143c0dd1.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The city of Wilson is rehabilitating three downtown properties to save them from demolition. Christopher Long | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[City saving 3 Tarboro Street buildings]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/rocky-mount-man-sentenced-on-weapons-bribery-charges-357645</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-11T17:16:16.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Rocky mount man sentenced on weapons, bribery charges]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/entertainment-plus/s2p2-presents-edgy-play-dog-sees-god-357632</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-11T15:39:05.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[S2P2 presents ‘edgy’ play ‘Dog Sees God’]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_14f492e5-29f8-5272-a811-855a9f3f8366.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Tyler Heffinger as Van (Linus), right, explains the idea of nothingness being Nirvana to CB, played by John Oden, in a rehearsal for “Dog Sees God.” This adult show about the struggles of the beloved Peanuts gang as teenagers, produced by S2P2, hits the stage Feb. 21-23 at The Singers Studio. Janelle Clevinger | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[S2P2 presents ‘edgy’ play ‘Dog Sees God’]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/elm-city-rotary-donates-journals-to-2-schools-357425</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-11T15:21:01.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Elm City Rotary donates journals to 2 schools]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_a424c915-cba0-5773-9017-3d29a1b71e6b.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Frederick Douglass Elementary School Principal Casey Wester Wooten, left, stands with book author Gregor Baum; Kim Valentine, president-elect of the Elm City Rotary Club; and Tim Owens, past president of the club, last week when copies of Baum's book were presented to the school. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Elm City Rotary donates journals to 2 schools]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/vikings-struggle-in-loss-to-spartans-357595</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-11T13:40:32.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Vikings struggle in loss to Spartans]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_a4837223-9149-5fc6-ba22-90c51f7e44c6.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Mason Brown, right, drives around Zaquan Bowling. Amanda Dixon | Butner-Creedmoor News]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Vikings struggle in loss to Spartans]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/betty-jane-stone-357640</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-11T13:02:46.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Betty Jane Stone]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_96311cdf-7903-5750-b784-be54260ebac1.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Betty Jane Stone]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/slow-start-spells-trouble-for-vikings-357584</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-11T12:50:18.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Slow start spells trouble for Vikings]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_5ae97d90-3777-5488-a245-9478cf3415f1.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Piper Van-Ningen, left, and Amya Cheek play tough defense on Jakayla Palmer of Southern Durham. Amanda Dixon | Butner-Creedmoor News]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Slow start spells trouble for Vikings]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/charles-a-viverette-357620</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-11T12:31:59.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Charles A. Viverette]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_e27d9f6d-b947-5119-ac51-6d3c1c8430e8.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Charles A. Viverette]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/kraggery-vick-357619</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-11T12:28:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Kraggery  Vick]]>
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      <![CDATA[Kraggery  Vick]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/portia-wade-357618</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-02-11T12:22:11.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Portia  Wade]]>
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      <![CDATA[Portia  Wade]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/south-granville-honors-basketball-seniors-357547</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-02-11T11:33:57.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[South Granville honors basketball seniors]]>
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    <![CDATA[South Granville's basketball program recognizes seven seniors on Friday, Feb. 7. From left, Amaya Cheek, Alayah Flowers, Caitlynne Horton, Amani Freeman, Brycen White, Mason Brown and Chris Bess. Amanda Dixon | Butner-Creedmoor News]]>
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      <![CDATA[South Granville honors basketball seniors]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/public-invited-to-lecture-at-barton-featuring-historian-lerae-umfleet-357522</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-02-11T10:26:54.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Public invited to lecture at Barton featuring historian LeRae Umfleet]]>
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    <![CDATA[LeRae Umfleet]]>
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      <![CDATA[Public invited to lecture at Barton featuring historian LeRae Umfleet]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/entertainment-plus/new-library-books-check-out-pinkalicious-lost-in-paris-357518</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-02-11T09:50:43.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[New library books: Check out ‘Pinkalicious: Lost in Paris’]]>
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    <![CDATA[The Wilson County Public Library's main branch at 249 Nash St. N. is shown. Contributed photo]]>
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      <![CDATA[New library books: Check out ‘Pinkalicious: Lost in Paris’]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/charlotte-rhice-wilson-357555</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-11T08:58:53.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Charlotte Rhice Wilson]]>
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      <![CDATA[Charlotte Rhice Wilson]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/church-gives-donation-to-flynn-home-and-3-4-house-357509</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-02-11T08:40:29.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Church gives donation to Flynn Home and 3/4 House]]>
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    <![CDATA[Melba Martin, right, from St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church Women presents Ryan Jiles, executive director of Flynn Home and 3/4 House, with two donations. Flynn Home received $1,000, and 3/4 Home received $500. Proceeds from St. Timothy’s community rummage sale funded the donations. Contributed photo]]>
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      <![CDATA[Church gives donation to Flynn Home and 3/4 House]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/fikes-alabaster-breaks-ground-in-joining-barton-mens-lacrosse-357508</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>2025-02-11T07:53:06.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Fike’s Alabaster breaks ground in joining Barton men’s lacrosse]]>
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    <![CDATA[Fike High senior Christian Alabaster speaks during his signing ceremony to play lacrosse at Barton College that was held in the Fike auditorium on Wednesday, Feb. 5. Contributed photo]]>
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      <![CDATA[Fike’s Alabaster breaks ground in joining Barton men’s lacrosse]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-roundup-wca-girls-get-20th-win-357507</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-02-11T07:00:16.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: WCA girls get 20th win]]>
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    <![CDATA[Wilson Christian freshman Brylan Harris (4), shooting a 3-pointer during a home game against Greenfield on Jan. 24, drained five treys in the Lady Chargers' victory Monday, Feb. 10, at Greenville Christian. Nino Villaverde | Special to the Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: WCA girls get 20th win]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/tobs-college-baseball-classics-upcoming-at-fleming-357506</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-11T06:57:59.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Tobs’ College Baseball Classics upcoming at Fleming]]>
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    <![CDATA[The Wilson Fire Department color guard presents the flags for the national anthem prior to the Wilson Tobs' season opener May 23, 2024, at Fleming Stadium, which will be the site of the Tobs' annual College Baseball Classics each of the next three weekends. Joni Shelton | Special to the Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Tobs’ College Baseball Classics upcoming at Fleming]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-feb-11-12-2025-357505</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-02-11T06:56:19.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Feb. 11-12, 2025]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/our-opinion-phasing-out-the-penny-is-plain-common-cents-357485</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-02-10T17:13:27.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Our Opinion: Phasing out the penny is plain common ‘cents’]]>
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      <![CDATA[Our Opinion: Phasing out the penny is plain common ‘cents’]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/an-act-for-youth-double-play-357484</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-02-10T17:07:52.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[An ACT for Youth double play]]>
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    <![CDATA[The Edna Boykin Cultural Center is shown on Nash Street in downtown Wilson.]]>
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      <![CDATA[An ACT for Youth double play]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/a-message-of-hope-for-men-in-crisis-357483</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-02-10T17:04:59.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[A message of hope for men in crisis]]>
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    <![CDATA[The Wilson Times welcomes letters to the editor of 350 words or fewer. Letters should be signed with the writer’s name and hometown. Include a phone number for verification purposes. Phone numbers are not published. Email your letter to the editor to letters@wilsontimes.com.]]>
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      <![CDATA[A message of hope for men in crisis]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/our-goal-is-to-have-zero-crashes-pedestrian-deaths-on-us-301-spark-safety-concerns-357451</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-02-10T16:23:40.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[‘Our goal is to have zero crashes’: Pedestrian deaths on US 301 spark safety concerns]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Crosses are placed along U.S. 301 near Thorne Avenue where pedestrian Reginald Wilson died on Nov. 26.  Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[‘Our goal is to have zero crashes’: Pedestrian deaths on US 301 spark safety concerns]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/winners-crowned-in-jabberwock-2024-357449</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2025-02-10T16:09:20.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Winners crowned in Jabberwock 2024]]>
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    <![CDATA[Winners in the Wilson Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Jabberwock event are Little Miss Jabberwock Jordyn Stephens, Miss Jabberwock Mia Stevens and Junior Miss Jabberwock Madison Chatman. Contributed photo]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Winners crowned in Jabberwock 2024]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/maxine-holmes-357433</loc>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2025-02-10T11:41:10.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Maxine  Holmes]]>
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      <![CDATA[Maxine  Holmes]]>
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