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          <![CDATA[Warriors bow 35-14 at Northern Nash]]>
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    <![CDATA[Hunt's Carson Jones (7) takes the shotgun snap behind the blocking of Z'carius Dickerson (65), James Gibson (64) and Cyntarion James (51) during a game Friday, Aug. 23, at Northern Nash. Carl Copeland | Special to the Times]]>
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          <![CDATA[High School Football Glance, Aug. 24, 2024]]>
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    <![CDATA[Three Fike defenders wrap up Beddingfield ball carrier Jamauris Howard during a game Friday, Aug. 23, at Beddingfield. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-08-24T03:51:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Tigers need OT to get past Ayden-Grifton]]>
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    <![CDATA[Wilson Prep's Xavier Williams, running with the ball during a scrimmage game Aug. 12 at home, scored a rushing touchdown in the Tigers' 34-28 overtime victory Friday, Aug. 23, at Ayden-Grifton. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-08-24T03:46:21.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Mitchell, Firebirds win scorefest vs. East Wake]]>
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    <![CDATA[Tylik Mitchell]]>
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      <![CDATA[Mitchell, Firebirds win scorefest vs. East Wake]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/wilson-cup-always-a-big-deal-for-participants-335488</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-08-24T03:41:37.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Wilson Cup always a big deal for participants]]>
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    <![CDATA[Josh Talton of Willow Springs Country Club picks up his ball during the Wilson Cup competition Aug. 27, 2023. Tom Ham | Special to the Times]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-roundup-chargers-nip-falcons-1-0-335486</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-08-24T03:39:43.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Chargers nip Falcons, 1-0]]>
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    <![CDATA[Wilson Christian senior Cooper Robbins (18) controls the ball during a game Tuesday, Aug. 20, at Raleigh Christian. Robbins helped the Chargers win 1-0 at Friendship Christian in Raleigh, their second shutout victory to start the season. Nino Villaverde | Special to the Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Chargers nip Falcons, 1-0]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/middle-school-chargers-blank-friendship-335485</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-08-24T03:36:22.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[MIDDLE SCHOOL: Chargers blank Friendship]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-aug-24-25-2024-335484</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-08-24T03:34:57.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Aug. 24-25, 2024]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/shoppers-go-down-memory-lane-at-leders-closeout-sale-335358</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-08-23T15:53:13.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Shoppers go down memory lane at Leder’s closeout sale]]>
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    <![CDATA[Anne Sauerborn Joyner looks at items on sale at the Leder Brothers Department Store in downtown Wilson on Friday. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Shoppers go down memory lane at Leder’s closeout sale]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/no-one-hurt-in-fire-at-assisted-living-facility-335339</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-08-23T14:39:40.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[No one hurt in fire at assisted living facility]]>
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    <![CDATA[Residents sit on the front porch of the Wilson House Assisted Living and Memory Care Friday morning after a fire that caused $30,000 in damages Thursday night. Christopher Long | Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[No one hurt in fire at assisted living facility]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/charles-ray-turner-335374</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-08-23T12:29:03.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Charles Ray Turner]]>
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      <![CDATA[Charles Ray Turner]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/wilson-county-sheriffs-office-seeks-calea-reaccreditation-335169</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-08-23T11:18:21.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Wilson County Sheriff’s Office seeks CALEA reaccreditation]]>
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    <![CDATA[Wilson County Sheriff Calvin L Woodard Jr. is pictured in his office. The office is seeking reaccreditation through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Wilson County Sheriff’s Office seeks CALEA reaccreditation]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/kids-riding-the-bus-this-year-download-bus-app-to-make-routine-smoother-335227</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-08-23T09:09:43.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Kids riding the bus this year? Download bus app to make routine smoother]]>
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    <![CDATA[Here Comes the Bus app utilizes GPS technology to track your child’s bus and give real time updates.  Drew C. Wilson |]]>
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      <![CDATA[Kids riding the bus this year? Download bus app to make routine smoother]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/five-knights-score-in-shutout-of-harrells-christian-335315</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-08-23T08:16:28.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Five Knights score in shutout of Harrells Christian]]>
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    <![CDATA[Greenfield's Noah Wright (22) heads the ball during a home match against Harrells Christian on Thursday, Aug. 22. Carl Copeland | Special to the Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Five Knights score in shutout of Harrells Christian]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/abc-expanding-warehouses-at-2-stores-335132</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-08-23T08:16:19.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[ABC expanding warehouses at 2 stores]]>
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    <![CDATA[Wilson County ABC stores on Raleigh Road Parkway and Peppermill Drive (pictured) will soon receive some extra legroom with the addition of extended warehouse facilities.]]>
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      <![CDATA[ABC expanding warehouses at 2 stores]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/retooled-firebirds-look-to-continue-program-success-335314</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-08-23T08:14:33.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Retooled Firebirds look to continue program success]]>
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    <![CDATA[Southern Nash first-year quarterback Isaiah Battle (10) gives the play in the huddle to his offensive line, which will have six new starters this season, during the Fike Jamboree on Aug. 16. Paul Durham | Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Retooled Firebirds look to continue program success]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/vick-atop-forecast-as-another-season-kicks-off-335312</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-08-23T08:11:01.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Vick atop Forecast as another season kicks off]]>
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      <![CDATA[Vick atop Forecast as another season kicks off]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/eagles-fly-past-cyclones-in-first-jv-football-game-335311</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-08-23T08:08:04.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Eagles fly past Cyclones in first JV football game]]>
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    <![CDATA[Sallie B. Howard School's Nevin Bland, right, runs for one of his four touchdowns as the Eagles won their first-ever game 34-14 at Community Christian on Thursday, Aug. 22. Contributed photo]]>
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      <![CDATA[Eagles fly past Cyclones in first JV football game]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-roundup-ladybirds-stay-perfect-through-6-with-sweep-of-east-wake-335321</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-08-23T08:08:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Ladybirds stay perfect through 6 with sweep of East Wake]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[Southern Nash's Carlee Beckham (6), receiving the ball during a home match against Fike on Tuesday, Aug. 20, had seven kills as the Ladybirds improved to 6-0 with a sweep at East Wake on Thursday, Aug. 22. Carl Copeland | Special to the Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Ladybirds stay perfect through 6 with sweep of East Wake]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-aug-23-24-2024-335308</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-08-23T08:06:52.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Aug. 23-24, 2024]]>
        </news:title>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/food-lion-celebrates-grand-re-opening-335018</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-08-22T15:44:45.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Food Lion celebrates grand re-opening]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[Fifteen lucky raffle winners have an opportunity to select a square to win a prize. Amanda Dixon | Butner-Creedmoor News]]>
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      <![CDATA[Food Lion celebrates grand re-opening]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/larry-lamont-smith-335252</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-08-22T12:58:27.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Larry Lamont Smith]]>
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      <![CDATA[Larry Lamont Smith]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/inez-barnes-shirley-335231</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-08-22T12:29:48.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Inez Barnes Shirley]]>
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      <![CDATA[Inez Barnes Shirley]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/barton-students-return-to-campus-335199</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-08-22T12:25:09.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Barton students return to campus]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[Angie Nichols takes a picture of her daughter, freshman Peyton Nichols of Winterville, in front of a balloon display at Barton College. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Barton students return to campus]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/hunt-student-attends-summer-stem-program-in-new-mexico-335189</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-08-22T10:47:42.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Hunt student attends summer STEM program in New Mexico]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_938cbff8-b910-598d-a192-8f4ab5425532.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Sarah Phat]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Hunt student attends summer STEM program in New Mexico]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/claude-mccullen-faulkner-335198</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-08-22T09:57:53.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Claude McCullen Faulkner]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Claude McCullen Faulkner]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/church-news-congregations-celebrate-anniversaries-335174</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-08-22T08:41:57.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Church News: Congregations celebrate anniversaries]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[Church News submissions can be emailed to churchnews@wilsontimes.com, mailed to The Wilson Times, Attn: Church News, P.O. Box 2447, Wilson, NC 27894 or dropped off at the newspaper’s 126 Nash St. office during business hours. Announcements are not accepted by phone. The deadline is 5 p.m. each Wednesday for publication in Friday editions.]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Church News: Congregations celebrate anniversaries]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/smithfield-foods-donates-14000-in-school-supplies-335172</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-08-22T08:22:06.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Smithfield Foods donates $14,000 in school supplies]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Justin Rogers, continuous improvement specialist with Smithfield Foods, helps pack dry erase markers for Wilson County Schools. Smithfield Foods donated $14,000 in school supplies to the district.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Smithfield Foods donates $14,000 in school supplies]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/wilson-man-charged-in-fatal-fentanyl-overdose-335150</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-08-22T08:09:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wilson man charged in fatal fentanyl overdose]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Devonty Janell Pitt]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Wilson man charged in fatal fentanyl overdose]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/civil-air-patrol-squadron-marks-birthday-with-open-house-335149</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-08-22T08:04:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Civil Air Patrol squadron marks birthday with open house]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Lt. Col. Dion Viventi of the Civil Air Patrol’s Tar River Composite Squadron flies above the Rocky Mount-Wilson Regional Airport in September 2017.]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Civil Air Patrol squadron marks birthday with open house]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/breakfast-optimists-pitch-in-for-springfield-middle-335147</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-08-22T07:52:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Breakfast Optimists pitch in for Springfield Middle]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[The Wilson Breakfast Optimist Club donated $1,500 to help the Springfield Middle School PTO purchase supplies and materials for classrooms affected by an Aug. 8 tornado that damaged the school. From left, Mike Best, Miranda Godsell and Brooke Best of Springfield’s parent-teacher organization accept a ceremonial check from Breakfast Optimist President Joe Mullis during the club’s August meeting at Parker’s Barbecue.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Breakfast Optimists pitch in for Springfield Middle]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/fike-alumni-hold-65th-class-reunion-335145</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-08-22T07:47:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Fike alumni hold 65th class reunion]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <![CDATA[Members of Ralph L. Fike High School’s first graduating class, the Class of 1959, celebrated their 65th reunion June 8 at Something Different Café and Catering. Pictured from left to right in the front row are Faye Bradley Turner, Donna Faye Howell Fountain, Peggy Williams Barnes, Matilda Dew Phillips, Judy Williams Braswell, Judy Cape Earp, Ann Norris Pone, Jean Bass DePrinzio, Rose Evans Sutton and Stanley Morris. In the second row are James Ruffin, Hilda Winstead Johnson, Sadie Bass Bridgers, Walter Brown, Sandra Webb Luper, Becky White Wells, Louise Barnes, Linda Poythress Totten, Dee Ann Webb Arens, Christy Barnes Gould, Barbara Boykin Rhodes, Ann Holleman Braswell, Lynda O’Neal Markewitz, Joan Hayes Little, Janice Johnson Barbour and Ben Forbes. In the third row are Charles Rountree, Sam Lovelace, Jerrold Flowers, Mickey Driver, Lucien Stark, Jonny High, Maggie Williams Lamm, George Griffin and Bill Ward. Not pictured are Bobby Evan, Rhett Honeycutt and Charles Herring.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Fike alumni hold 65th class reunion]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/warriors-take-down-bulldogs-4-1-for-2nd-win-335168</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-08-22T05:36:52.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Warriors take down Bulldogs 4-1 for 2nd win]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Hunt's Dominick Hamilton (3) comes up with the ball as teammate Jay Misback (6) gets out on the break during a home match against Nash Central on Wednesday, Aug. 21. Paul Durham | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Warriors take down Bulldogs 4-1 for 2nd win]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/nash-central-turns-back-bruins-in-3-335167</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-08-22T05:34:57.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Nash Central turns back Bruins in 3]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_da57fd64-10c2-5741-bf30-7e48a589bc1c.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Beddingfield's SaNiya Coppedge (15) receives the ball as teammates Savanna Summerlin (6) and Jelena Sharpe (1) watch during a match against Nash Central in the Speight Middle School gym Wednesday, Aug. 21. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Nash Central turns back Bruins in 3]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-roundup-demons-deny-trojans-to-continue-qcc-streak-335166</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-08-22T05:28:06.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Demons deny Trojans to continue QCC streak]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_1a530e31-e3e4-56db-b258-924b43caa87f.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Fike junior Emory Skinner lunges for a backhand during warmups for the Golden Demons' home match against South Johnston on Wednesday, Aug. 21. Paul Durham | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Demons deny Trojans to continue QCC streak]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/middle-school-roundup-wilson-christians-hicks-wins-first-race-of-season-335165</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-08-22T05:26:34.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[MIDDLE SCHOOL ROUNDUP: Wilson Christian’s Hicks wins first race of season]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/farris-thomas-law-student-athlete-of-the-week-kensley-hill-fike-high-school-335164</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-08-22T05:23:34.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Farris & Thomas Law Student-Athlete of the Week: Kensley Hill, Fike High School]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Kensley Hill, Fike High]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Farris & Thomas Law Student-Athlete of the Week: Kensley Hill, Fike High School]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/make-room-for-the-good-to-come-in-your-life-335163</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-08-22T05:21:34.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Make room for the good to come in your life]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_5e58ad69-24c4-583e-beea-c47d422a0d54.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[E.J. Proctor Story]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Make room for the good to come in your life]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-aug-22-23-2024-335162</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-08-22T05:19:20.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Aug. 22-23, 2024]]>
        </news:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/ladybirds-deal-another-sweep-to-demons-335116</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-08-21T14:00:16.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Ladybirds deal another sweep to Demons]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_8946587d-d12d-52c2-9629-92349babda37.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Southern Nash senior Anna Dickinson (2) swings at the ball during a home match against Fike on Tuesday, Aug. 20. Carl Copeland | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Ladybirds deal another sweep to Demons]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/council-approves-economic-incentives-for-idexx-334892</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-08-21T12:53:08.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Council approves economic incentives for IDEXX]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_03bbfe43-0f48-5889-8098-8adfaa4d3a69.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Economic Development Council Director Jennifer Lantz addressed the Wilson City Council during Tuesday's public hearing on economic incentives for IDEXX Laboratories.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Council approves economic incentives for IDEXX]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/wilson-food-lion-stores-celebrate-remodeling-with-gift-card-giveaways-335015</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-08-21T11:44:26.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wilson Food Lion stores celebrate remodeling with gift card giveaways]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_519115dc-9c65-5d37-b1bb-e8f9e783edd4.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Shirley Lassiter celebrates with her sisters after winning a $1,000 Food Lion gift card during a giveaway Wednesday morning.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Wilson Food Lion stores celebrate remodeling with gift card giveaways]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/back-to-school-sneaker-drive-provides-shoes-for-kids-334710</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-08-21T08:32:31.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Back-to-school sneaker drive provides shoes for kids]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_18aaa002-1ae1-545d-b66b-8970a16b384e.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Dwight David, left, and LaToya Williams teamed up to give away more than 125 pairs of shoes to Wilson County students.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Back-to-school sneaker drive provides shoes for kids]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/demons-hope-to-keep-rolling-in-year-1-under-lewis-335007</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-08-21T01:31:48.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Demons hope to keep rolling in year 1 under Lewis]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_d90348b6-4e89-5220-a3f4-5a1eac0d10cb.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Fike High head coach Rocky Lewis walks onto the field during a scrimmage against D.H. Conley during the Fike Jamboree on Friday, Aug. 16, at Buddy Bedgood Stadium. Lewis became Fike's 14th football head coach in 67 years in March. Paul Durham | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Demons hope to keep rolling in year 1 under Lewis]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/wilson-christian-soccer-collins-beautiful-goal-gives-chargers-opening-win-335006</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-08-21T01:16:32.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[WILSON CHRISTIAN SOCCER: Collins’ ‘beautiful goal’ gives Chargers opening win]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_c790bef8-7450-5877-ba57-82a4a5387260.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Christian senior co-captain Gabe Collins dribbles the ball during the Chargers' season-opening match Tuesday, Aug. 20, at Raleigh Christian. Nino Villaverde | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[WILSON CHRISTIAN SOCCER: Collins’ ‘beautiful goal’ gives Chargers opening win]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/demons-rally-for-draw-vs-south-central-334993</loc>
    <news:news>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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          <![CDATA[Demons rally for draw vs. South Central]]>
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    <![CDATA[Fike junior Micah Foula, left, sends the ball past a South Central defender during a Golden Demons home match Tuesday, Aug. 20. Paul Durham | Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Demons rally for draw vs. South Central]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-08-21T01:05:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Improving Warriors fall in 5 to Jags]]>
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    <![CDATA[Hunt head coach Matt Lemmons, left, and senior outside hitter Presley Frazier listen to the referee's pre-match remarks Monday, Aug. 19, against Southern Nash in the Hunt. Frazier had 28 kills Monday and another 26 Tuesday in a five-set loss at Farmville Central. Carl Copeland | Special to the Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Improving Warriors fall in 5 to Jags]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-08-21T00:58:34.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Aug. 21-22, 2024]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-08-20T16:27:20.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Wilson Arts receives $400,000 pledge for makerspace renovation]]>
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    <![CDATA[Wilson Arts has received a $400,000 commitment from the Martha Cheatham Hunter and Dr. William C. Hunter Family Foundation for its makerspace renovation. From left are Kelly Lee from the North Carolina Community Foundation; Clyde P. Harris Jr. of the Martha Cheatham Hunter and Dr. William C. Hunter Family Foundation; Cathy Hardison, Wilson Arts executive director; and Michael Moore, Wilson Arts board president.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Wilson Arts receives $400,000 pledge for makerspace renovation]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-08-20T15:41:23.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Deed transfers: Wilson County transactions from Aug. 12-16]]>
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    <![CDATA[Stock photo | Pixabay]]>
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      <![CDATA[Deed transfers: Wilson County transactions from Aug. 12-16]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-08-20T14:37:38.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[‘Lucky in many ways’: School board details progress on Springfield repairs]]>
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    <![CDATA[Wilson County Board of Education members view pictures showing Springfield Middle School’s tornado damage and progress on building repairs.]]>
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      <![CDATA[‘Lucky in many ways’: School board details progress on Springfield repairs]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-08-20T13:39:17.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Eric  Hinnant]]>
        </news:title>
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      <![CDATA[Eric  Hinnant]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-08-20T11:07:42.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[City beautification hot work session]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[Commissioners discussed city beautification at the Aug. 19 meeting. Amanda Dixon | Butner-Creedmoor News]]>
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      <![CDATA[City beautification hot work session]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/dont-be-fooled-by-kamala-chameleon-334833</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-08-20T10:56:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Don’t be fooled by ‘Kamala chameleon’]]>
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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[Don’t be fooled by ‘Kamala chameleon’]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-08-20T08:53:28.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wilson Dems open coordinated campaign office]]>
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    <![CDATA[N.C. Senate candidate Raymond Smith Jr. addresses an overflow crowd at the Wilson County Democratic Party Headquarters during Saturday’s coordinated campaign office opening. Smith is running against incumbent Buck Newton for the N.C. Senate District 4 seat.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Wilson Dems open coordinated campaign office]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/ladybirds-honeymoon-continues-with-3-1-win-over-hunt-334868</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-08-20T07:44:10.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Ladybirds’ honeymoon continues with 3-1 win over Hunt]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Southern Nash's Kaylie Love (11) tips the ball at the net as Hunt's Kayla Battle goes up for the block attempt during a match Monday, Aug. 19, at Hunt. Carl Copeland | Special to the Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Ladybirds’ honeymoon continues with 3-1 win over Hunt]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/warriors-look-to-remain-qcc-contenders-334864</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-08-20T07:41:19.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Warriors look to remain QCC contenders]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[Senior Keyshawn Richardson, left, and junior quarterback Carson Jones are all business during practice Monday, Aug. 19. Paul Durham | Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Warriors look to remain QCC contenders]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/entertainment-plus/enjoy-music-and-help-hope-station-at-fridays-annual-concert-334961</loc>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-08-20T06:08:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Enjoy music and help Hope Station at Friday's annual concert]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[This year's Music for Hope concert is Friday night at 7 at First Christian Church. Contributed photo]]>
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      <![CDATA[Enjoy music and help Hope Station at Friday's annual concert]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-roundup-cyclones-sweep-bethel-assembly-to-tip-off-macaa-play-334863</loc>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-08-20T00:20:20.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Cyclones sweep Bethel Assembly to tip off MACAA play]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-aug-20-21-2024-334838</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-08-19T22:12:33.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Aug. 20-21, 2024]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-08-19T21:05:50.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Our Opinion: Chief Biddle made Wilson officers, residents proud]]>
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    <![CDATA[Police Chief Scott Biddle shares a hug with his wife, Betty Biddle, during a Thursday ceremony honoring his work with the Wilson Police Department.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Our Opinion: Chief Biddle made Wilson officers, residents proud]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/will-harris-seek-criminal-justice-reform-334832</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-08-19T20:55:22.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Will Harris seek criminal justice reform?]]>
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      <![CDATA[Will Harris seek criminal justice reform?]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-08-19T13:49:49.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[$300,000 garbage truck destroyed in fire]]>
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    <![CDATA[A GFL waste truck was destroyed in a Saturday fire on U.S. 301 North.]]>
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      <![CDATA[$300,000 garbage truck destroyed in fire]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-08-19T13:17:52.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Willie  Dawson]]>
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      <![CDATA[Willie  Dawson]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-08-19T13:17:03.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Gladys  Sanders]]>
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      <![CDATA[Gladys  Sanders]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-08-19T13:15:42.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Nellie  Holland]]>
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      <![CDATA[Nellie  Holland]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-08-19T13:14:13.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Tommie Ray  Cooper, Sr.]]>
        </news:title>
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      <![CDATA[Tommie Ray  Cooper, Sr.]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-08-19T13:12:16.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Cornelius  Horne]]>
        </news:title>
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      <![CDATA[Cornelius  Horne]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-08-19T12:43:04.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Midnight fire destroys home, displaces family]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[Firefighters spray water on a burning 5117 Wiggins Mill Road home early Sunday in this photo captured by Jamie Massey Driver.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Midnight fire destroys home, displaces family]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/both-wilson-wawa-locations-to-open-sept-19-334713</loc>
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            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-08-19T11:40:05.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Both Wilson Wawa locations to open Sept. 19]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wawa says it will open both of its Wilson stores on Sept. 19 with ribbon-cutting ceremonies and other first-day festivities.]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Both Wilson Wawa locations to open Sept. 19]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/council-hears-proposed-changes-for-us-264-corridor-334618</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-08-19T09:48:30.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Council hears proposed changes for US 264 corridor]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_2fcd0aa3-461f-5707-8d5d-58e062030c1e.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[A 2.5-mile stretch of U.S. Highway 264 between Interstate 95 and Airport Boulevard could see significant changes. The N.C. Department of Transportation has proposed reduced-conflict intersections for five junctions along the busy thoroughfare.]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Council hears proposed changes for US 264 corridor]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/deed-transfers/deed-transfers-wilson-county-transactions-from-aug-5-9-334256</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-08-19T08:26:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Deed transfers: Wilson County transactions from Aug. 5-9]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_3cfed28e-efd6-5eb2-9589-524bd2a6287d.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Deed transfers: Wilson County transactions from Aug. 5-9]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/tigers-hope-to-emerge-as-1-a-east-threat-334697</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-08-18T22:48:39.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Tigers hope to emerge as 1-A East threat]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_ce4607e1-c806-59ce-a8ae-dae89c8196f1.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Prep quarterback Ethan Nelson (6) lunges to place the ball across the goal line during a home scrimmage against Mount Zion Christian on Aug. 12. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Tigers hope to emerge as 1-A East threat]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/edwards-5-tds-sparks-cyclones-to-opening-win-334695</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-08-18T22:40:45.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Edwards’ 5 TDs sparks Cyclones to opening win]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-aug-19-20-2024-334667</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-08-18T22:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Aug. 19-20, 2024]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/2nd-public-hearing-for-county-land-use-plan-slated-tuesday-333082</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-08-18T15:50:43.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[2nd public hearing for county land use plan slated Tuesday]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[A May draft of the county’s future land use map is shown.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[2nd public hearing for county land use plan slated Tuesday]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/down-to-business-upgrades-will-keep-westview-lanes-rolling-334293</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-08-18T15:40:35.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Down to Business: Upgrades will keep Westview Lanes rolling]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_1170f596-6f96-55d2-b05b-c894c47c5501.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Westview Lanes is installing new automatic bumper rails and replacing its 63-year-old bowling machines with new ones in an effort to bring the bowling alley up to speed with modern amenities.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Down to Business: Upgrades will keep Westview Lanes rolling]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/census-volunteers-counting-pollinators-334490</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-08-18T15:15:47.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Census volunteers counting pollinators]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_725ebc65-e809-57e0-99b2-927fac4a0a57.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[A bumblebee works on a lantana bush in Wilson on Wednesday. The annual Great Southeast Pollinator Census will be held Friday and Saturday in Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina and Florida.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Census volunteers counting pollinators]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/groundbreaking-kicks-off-pender-crossing-project-334627</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-08-18T15:02:50.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Groundbreaking kicks off Pender Crossing project]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_bdb5ccb8-3165-584e-80ca-d02aa7a9b966.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson City Council members, city officials and developers break ground on the Pender Crossing apartment complex Friday morning.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Groundbreaking kicks off Pender Crossing project]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/knights-cool-off-bulldogs-for-2-0-start-under-clark-334666</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-08-17T14:09:54.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Knights cool off Bulldogs for 2-0 start under Clark]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_5aefdb53-0bc2-5e78-83d6-3884d0334b93.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Eliza Taylor of Greenfield hits a shot during a match Friday, Aug. 16, against Wake Christian at Laura Leslie Crudup Tennis Complex. Carl Copeland | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Knights cool off Bulldogs for 2-0 start under Clark]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-roundup-knights-down-fayetteville-christian-in-4-for-1st-win-334665</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-08-17T13:04:13.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Knights down Fayetteville Christian in 4 for 1st win]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_7a2ea494-0d4f-56d2-b153-53f28aab73f4.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Greenfield's Allison Copeland (15) hits the ball as teammate Emily  Barnes (20) looks on during a home match against Wake Christian on Friday, Aug. 16. Carl Copeland | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Knights down Fayetteville Christian in 4 for 1st win]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/sallie-b-stuns-rma-32-21-to-kick-off-season-334664</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-08-17T10:23:12.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Sallie B. stuns RMA 32-21 to kick off season]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_169d942e-2d7c-52d9-892a-02254b4ce1d8.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Sallie B. Howard School's Isaiah Allen (8) celebrates with te teammate Kennari Artis (23) after Allen scored a touchdown during a game at Rocky Mount Academy on Friday, Aug. 16. Elija Johnson | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Sallie B. stuns RMA 32-21 to kick off season]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/wilsonian-a-delegate-to-democratic-national-convention-334595</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-08-16T15:27:54.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wilsonian a delegate to Democratic National Convention]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_0ebc988d-0847-5750-8cd4-9ee670c1b772.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Chris Hardee, former regional director for U.S. Rep. Don Davis’ office, is headed to the Democratic National Convention for the seventh time as a delegate. This time, Hardee was selected as a state delegate, representing all 100 counties in North Carolina.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Wilsonian a delegate to Democratic National Convention]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/davis-receives-recognition-334596</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-08-16T14:49:48.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Davis receives recognition]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_94b73aff-05b7-5b61-a991-6102c89be6eb.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[U.S. Rep. Don Davis brought laughter from physical therapists and others after lifting weights at Comprehensive Rehab of Wilson on Thursday. Around 20 physical therapists and health care professionals gathered to present Davis with the American Physical Therapy Association 2024 Friend of Private Practice Award in appreciation of his contributions to and support of APTA Private Practice. “I believe that everyone deserves a fair shot at health and life,” Davis said.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Davis receives recognition]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/want-to-help-springfield-teachers-here-are-official-ways-to-donate-334497</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-08-16T14:43:31.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Want to help Springfield teachers? Here are official ways to donate]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_1d3274dd-bcad-5045-a84a-1fefcbd76f94.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Contractors work on Springfield Middle School's roof as a small loader carries off debris on the ground floor of the tornado-damaged building.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Want to help Springfield teachers? Here are official ways to donate]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/entertainment-plus/rachael-howard-balances-teaching-and-performing-334576</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-08-16T12:21:41.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Rachael Howard balances teaching and performing]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_986d3b75-5add-530a-a50d-d2bfa595f656.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Vocalist Rachael Howard performs at ArtSpin in May with Sam David on drums and Quincy Jones on keyboard. Janelle Clevinger | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Rachael Howard balances teaching and performing]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/entertainment-plus/new-library-books-check-out-danielles-steel-joy-334571</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-08-16T11:45:51.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[New library books: Check out Danielle’s Steel ‘Joy’]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_f4b575e7-bc22-5183-8b67-10e526d10e84.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: Check out Danielle’s Steel ‘Joy’]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/warriors-take-down-pirates-in-topsy-turvy-affair-334569</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-08-16T07:51:20.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Warriors take down Pirates in topsy-turvy affair]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_f055ab9b-04c8-51b5-afc2-3bd5f891bbd2.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Hunt freshman Makenzie Collins (9) receives the ball in front of teammate Paige Mathews as Warriors head coach Matt Lemmons watches from the sideline during a home match Tuesday, Aug. 13. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Warriors take down Pirates in topsy-turvy affair]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/knights-fall-just-short-vs-lawrence-in-thrilling-debut-334568</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-08-16T07:48:36.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Knights fall just short vs. Lawrence in thrilling debut]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_019d26aa-a129-5987-be87-a9c0a18ee52a.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Greenfield freshman Gretchen Daniel goes up for the spike during the Knights' season opener at home against Lawrence Academy on Thursday, Aug. 15. Carl Copeland | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Knights fall just short vs. Lawrence in thrilling debut]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-roundup-knights-start-clark-era-with-win-334567</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-08-16T07:42:16.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Knights start Clark era with win]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-aug-16-17-2024-334563</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-08-16T07:40:35.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Aug. 16-17, 2024]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/eagles-blank-cyclones-7-0-in-season-opener-334570</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-08-16T07:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Eagles blank Cyclones 7-0 in season opener]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_d544efb0-10cd-53a0-90fb-652a74c3afbf.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Sallie B. Howard's Jonathan Nayola (19) beats a Community Christian player to the ball during a game at CCS on Thursday, Aug. 15. Elija Johnson | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Eagles blank Cyclones 7-0 in season opener]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/healthcare-foundation-time-is-right-to-sell-20-ownership-in-hospital-334500</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-08-15T15:08:47.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Healthcare Foundation: Time is right to sell 20% ownership in hospital]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <![CDATA[The Healthcare Foundation of Wilson Board of Directors voted Monday night to exercise its put option to sell its ownership in Wilson Medical Center. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Healthcare Foundation: Time is right to sell 20% ownership in hospital]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/robert-edward-garner-334532</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-08-15T13:52:28.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Robert Edward Garner]]>
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      <![CDATA[Robert Edward Garner]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/new-marker-honors-wilson-tobacco-market-334492</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-08-15T13:51:28.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[New marker honors Wilson Tobacco Market]]>
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    <![CDATA[Perry Morrison of the Wilson County Historical Association, right; Bill Bass, public works director for the city of Wilson, middle; and Rob Boyette, left, chairman of the Wilson County Board of Commissioners, unveil a new historical marker Wednesday that honors the Wilson Tobacco Market. The marker is located in front of WhirliDogs on Goldsboro Street at the site of the former Wilson Tobacco Board of Trade. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[New marker honors Wilson Tobacco Market]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/kenneth-edward-gilliam-334503</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-08-15T12:16:52.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Kenneth Edward Gilliam]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
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      <![CDATA[Kenneth Edward Gilliam]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/135th-tobacco-market-opens-with-a-celebration-334434</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-08-15T10:49:48.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[135th tobacco market opens with a celebration]]>
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    <![CDATA[Bidders walk along bales of flue-cured tobacco at Wednesday\s Wilson Tobacco Market opening at Horizon Limited. Drew C. Wilson | Times']]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[135th tobacco market opens with a celebration]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/church-news-area-churches-plan-special-services-and-giveaway-events-334468</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-08-15T07:49:25.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Church news: Area churches plan special services and giveaway events]]>
        </news:title>
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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: Area churches plan special services and giveaway events]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/bryan-c-barnes-334470</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-08-15T07:25:41.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Bryan C. Barnes]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_c96e0bf8-9f27-5cc4-b1f6-5ae19dcbaf84.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Bryan C. Barnes]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/bruins-ready-to-take-next-step-in-neuse-6-334462</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-08-15T01:24:14.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Bruins ready to take next step in Neuse 6]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_cf597b49-4d02-51f2-89b8-e00d3c6191ed.jpg</image:loc>
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    <![CDATA[Beddingfield players come together on the field prior to their scrimmage game against C.B. Aycock on Wednesday, Aug. 14, at Bruins Stadium. Beddingfield will host Fike in the season opener Friday, Aug. 23. Elija Johnson | Special to the Times]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Bruins ready to take next step in Neuse 6]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-result-demons-down-currituck-7-2-for-2nd-win-334461</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-08-15T01:13:51.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[AREA RESULT: Demons down Currituck 7-2 for 2nd win]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/the-next-thing-is-always-waiting-to-happen-334460</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-08-15T00:56:01.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[The next thing is always waiting to happen]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_a4cb7ebe-836d-5737-895c-2a1496e8de42.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[E.J. Proctor Story]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[The next thing is always waiting to happen]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-aug-15-16-2024-334459</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-08-15T00:50:36.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Aug. 15-16, 2024]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/a-bright-side-students-and-staff-to-return-to-springfield-on-first-day-of-school-334448</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-08-14T19:12:16.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[‘A bright side’: Students and staff to return to Springfield on first day of school]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_ad51a183-6092-5516-b065-6fc6f4b2970e.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Contractors work on the roof of the Springfield Middle School as a small loader carries off debris on the ground floor of the tornado-damaged building.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[‘A bright side’: Students and staff to return to Springfield on first day of school]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/tobacco-farmers-facing-hard-losses-once-the-rains-came-it-never-stopped-334422</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-08-14T16:55:59.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Tobacco farmers facing hard losses: ‘Once the rains came, it never stopped’]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Daniel Juarez, right, and other workers at Bass Family Farms and Rob Glover Farms unload freshly picked tobacco to put in curing barns on Tuesday. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Tobacco farmers facing hard losses: ‘Once the rains came, it never stopped’]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/greenfield-opens-upper-school-building-334362</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-08-14T13:48:15.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Greenfield opens upper school building]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_f647d389-2f48-5d56-9ec4-6ba3f00c8b94.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Ben and Rebecca Coulter, whose donations sponsored the Coulter Family STEM Lab, stop to look at the names on the wall of contributors during their tour of Greenfield’s new Upper School building. Janelle Clevinger | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Greenfield opens upper school building]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/wilson-medical-centers-new-surgical-technology-makes-urology-care-less-invasive-334215</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-08-14T10:27:55.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wilson Medical Center's new surgical technology makes urology care less invasive]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_a0c9e2cf-aa73-506a-b0e1-68602bd8fd61.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Dr. Jordan Brady, an aquablation trained urologist, explains how the aquablation machine uses a high pressure water jet to accomplish what was previously performed through invasive surgery. Christopher Long | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Wilson Medical Center's new surgical technology makes urology care less invasive]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/jeffrey-keith-hooks-334354</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-08-14T09:55:28.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Jeffrey Keith Hooks]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_61f73491-e662-557a-8359-1eda66ffa049.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Jeffrey Keith Hooks]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/ladybirds-keep-switch-flipped-on-fike-in-sweep-334317</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-08-14T08:11:57.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Ladybirds keep switch flipped on Fike in sweep]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_ba087599-ea9f-56f3-8376-c40b0f93bd4b.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Southern Nash players celebrate after a point during a match at Fike on Wednesday, Aug. 13. The Ladybirds won in three sets to improve to 2-0 while the Golden Demons were making their 2024 debut. Paul Durham | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Ladybirds keep switch flipped on Fike in sweep]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/john-bunyan-bridgers-334336</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-08-14T07:54:10.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[John Bunyan Bridgers]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_1a51df7d-11fa-5530-baa4-14604f9401c2.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[John Bunyan Bridgers]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-roundup-lady-demons-coast-over-cleveland-in-1st-match-334308</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-08-14T07:43:55.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[AREA ROUNDUP: Lady Demons coast over Cleveland in 1st match]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-aug-14-15-2024-334306</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-08-14T07:27:53.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Aug. 14-15, 2024]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/springfield-teachers-and-principal-look-ahead-suggest-how-community-can-help-334274</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-08-13T16:35:53.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Springfield teachers and principal look ahead, suggest how community can help]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_77520bb1-ee94-52be-9724-1fe73794958f.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Springfield Middle School art teacher Abby Boykin, from left, principal Kelly Thomas, sixth grade teacher Miranda Godsell and media center specialist Sherry Edwards stand near their tornado-damaged school on Monday.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Springfield teachers and principal look ahead, suggest how community can help]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/creedmoor-suspends-dei-advisory-committee-due-to-lack-of-participation-334273</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-08-13T15:06:31.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Creedmoor suspends DEI Advisory Committee due to lack of participation]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_279b5abc-37e2-5e41-ba00-3fbf57fb2d17.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Mayor Bobby Wheeler, left, presents Chief Troy Wheless with a proclamation for National Night Out to be held in Oct. Contributed photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Creedmoor suspends DEI Advisory Committee due to lack of participation]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/deed-transfers-wilson-county-transactions-from-july-29-to-aug-2-334047</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-08-13T13:41:02.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Deed transfers: Wilson County transactions from July 29 to Aug. 2]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_451680e3-2a3d-5d4e-bd87-d31379fcd3a1.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Stock photo | Pixabay]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Deed transfers: Wilson County transactions from July 29 to Aug. 2]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/man-receives-prison-time-in-motor-vehicle-death-charge-334085</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-08-13T12:43:41.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Man receives prison time in motor vehicle death charge]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_4e393594-c293-5696-8d0b-8f593afb87c5.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Demetrius Deandre Harris, right, is pictured Monday in Wilson County Criminal Superior Court after his sentencing in the death of motorist Takera A. Knowles.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Man receives prison time in motor vehicle death charge]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/6-year-old-dies-after-murder-suicide-334171</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-08-13T12:34:12.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[6-year-old dies after murder/suicide]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[Wilson County Sheriff's Office deputies and the Sharpsburg Police Department respond to scene of shooting Sunday on Weaver Circle at Sharpsburg. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[6-year-old dies after murder/suicide]]>
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          <![CDATA[Yellow card costly for Firebirds]]>
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    <![CDATA[Jesus Gutierrez-Duran uses his head for Oxford Prep as Elijah Esslinger rushes in to prevent the ball from bouncing away. Amanda Dixon | Butner-Creedmoor News]]>
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      <![CDATA[Yellow card costly for Firebirds]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/david-harold-finch-334264</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-08-13T10:34:26.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[David Harold Finch]]>
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      <![CDATA[David Harold Finch]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/when-bad-behavior-seems-to-go-unpunished-334290</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-08-13T10:29:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[When bad behavior seems to go unpunished]]>
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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[When bad behavior seems to go unpunished]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/firebirds-ready-to-rumble-after-weather-break-334161</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-08-13T08:28:13.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Firebirds ready to rumble after weather break]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Tylik Mitchell]]>
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      <![CDATA[Firebirds ready to rumble after weather break]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/warriors-come-up-short-vs-union-pines-in-opener-1-0-334155</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-08-13T07:54:37.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Warriors come up short vs. Union Pines in opener, 1-0]]>
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    <![CDATA[Hunt's Christian Herrera (8) kicks the ball during a home match against Union Pines to start the boys soccer season Monday, Aug. 12. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Warriors come up short vs. Union Pines in opener, 1-0]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/firebirds-edge-dh-conley-3-2-in-opener-334154</loc>
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            <news:language>en</news:language>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-08-13T07:51:13.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Firebirds edge D.H. Conley 3-2 in opener]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-aug-13-14-2024-334153</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-08-13T07:00:31.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Aug. 13-14, 2024]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/our-opinion-wilson-county-pulls-together-after-tornado-334152</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-08-12T22:50:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Our Opinion: ‘Wilson County pulls together’ after tornado]]>
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    <![CDATA[Gov. Roy Cooper, left, and Sheriff Calvin Woodard share an embrace after surveying the damage to Springfield Middle School on Thursday afternoon.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Our Opinion: ‘Wilson County pulls together’ after tornado]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/healthcare-foundation-selling-its-stake-in-wilson-medical-center-334140</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-08-12T21:05:24.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Healthcare Foundation selling its stake in Wilson Medical Center]]>
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    <![CDATA[Foundation Healthcare of Wilson will sell its stake in Wilson Medical Center. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Healthcare Foundation selling its stake in Wilson Medical Center]]>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-08-12T17:14:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[2 face murder charges in fatal beating]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Jerry Lee Parker, left, and Kenshon Donte Carr are each charged with murder in the death of Wilson resident Vanzell Bynum.]]>
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      <![CDATA[2 face murder charges in fatal beating]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/down-to-business-amerimex-pops-as-wilsons-first-boba-spot-333936</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-08-12T15:23:13.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Down to Business: AmeriMex pops as Wilson’s first boba spot]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Adalinda Chavez's new boba tea shop, AmeriMex, has opened in the heart of downtown Wilson.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Down to Business: AmeriMex pops as Wilson’s first boba spot]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/bonita-short-godwin-334090</loc>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-08-12T12:03:30.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Bonita Short Godwin]]>
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      <![CDATA[Bonita Short Godwin]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/jean-goodrich-fisher-334076</loc>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-08-12T10:30:39.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Jean Goodrich Fisher]]>
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      <![CDATA[Jean Goodrich Fisher]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/bryan-clenon-barnes-334040</loc>
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            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-08-12T06:36:19.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Bryan Clenon Barnes]]>
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      <![CDATA[Bryan Clenon Barnes]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/whiteheads-hicks-top-another-dazzling-summer-for-wide-awake-track-334032</loc>
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            <news:language>en</news:language>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-08-12T01:22:19.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Whiteheads, Hicks top another dazzling summer for Wide Awake track]]>
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    <![CDATA[Twin brothers Ayden Whitehead, left, and Mason Whitehead of Wilson Wide Awake Elite Track team show off their medals following a meet this summer. Contributed photo]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Whiteheads, Hicks top another dazzling summer for Wide Awake track]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-aug-12-13-2024-334027</loc>
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            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-08-12T01:12:06.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Aug. 12-13, 2024]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/volunteer-help-a-huge-blessing-for-tornado-victims-334012</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-08-11T15:15:57.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Volunteer help a 'huge blessing' for tornado victims]]>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_5b4317c5-56fd-5327-a895-49f1d4a48860.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Jessica Kyle, right, watches as workers help clean up her family’s tornado-ravaged yard near Lucama on Saturday. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Volunteer help a 'huge blessing' for tornado victims]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/bryan-barnes-remembered-as-giving-person-333999</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-08-10T18:09:39.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Bryan Barnes remembered as ‘giving person’]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Bryan Barnes, right, cooks during a June pig-picking at his home. Barnes was killed Thursday after an EF3 tornado ripped through Lucama and flattened his Lloyd Road home.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Bryan Barnes remembered as ‘giving person’]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/debby-flooding-could-last-for-days-333978</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-08-10T16:15:39.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Debby flooding could last for days]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_09e6dc5b-1cf5-584a-ad5a-7f77747f4826.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Families pose for pictures by high water at the Wiggins Mill dam Friday night. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Debby flooding could last for days]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/entertainment-plus/new-library-books-jl-campbells-flames-of-wrath-added-to-collection-333863</loc>
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            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-08-10T08:32:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[New library books: J.L. Campbell’s ‘Flames of Wrath’ added to collection]]>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_7c81430b-22e7-5837-ac48-f6975457da14.jpg</image:loc>
    <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: J.L. Campbell’s ‘Flames of Wrath’ added to collection]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/were-already-running-wilson-county-schools-moving-forward-to-restore-333954</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-08-09T20:01:48.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[‘We’re already running’: Wilson County Schools moving forward to restore]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_71e78703-5839-5959-b138-772720920971.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[A protective fence has been placed around Springfield Middle School. Olivia Neeley | Times]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[‘We’re already running’: Wilson County Schools moving forward to restore]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/wilson-county-board-maintains-focus-on-taxpayers-333951</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-08-09T17:06:24.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wilson County board maintains focus on taxpayers]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_bd7eb8ca-439f-5a8e-9a52-929f5519d7b1.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Michael T. Wetherington]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Wilson County board maintains focus on taxpayers]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/trump-in-decline-vance-unfit-to-lead-333915</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-08-09T14:46:07.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Trump in decline, Vance unfit to lead]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_243f8c1e-cddd-561a-bb35-bafcbd0d225d.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Sen. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, delivers a Senate floor speech on May 9.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Trump in decline, Vance unfit to lead]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/harris-walz-would-continue-slide-toward-socialism-333913</loc>
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            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-08-09T14:43:09.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Harris, Walz would continue slide toward socialism]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[Vice President Kamala Harris addresses supporters at a Wednesday rally in Eau Claire, Wis.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Harris, Walz would continue slide toward socialism]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/pro-choice-offer-women-better-choices-than-abortion-333911</loc>
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          <![CDATA[Pro-choice? Offer women better choices than abortion]]>
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      <![CDATA[Pro-choice? Offer women better choices than abortion]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/stantonsburg-floodwaters-just-now-getting-bad-333897</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-08-09T13:24:46.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Stantonsburg floodwaters ‘just now getting bad’]]>
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    <![CDATA[The N.C. Department of Transportation closed a portion of N.C. 222 in Stantonsburg due to rising water levels.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Stantonsburg floodwaters ‘just now getting bad’]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/band-gives-donation-to-wilson-arts-333892</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-08-09T13:16:51.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Band gives donation to Wilson Arts]]>
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    <![CDATA[The Moonlight Swing Band gave Wilson Arts a portion of the proceeds from the band’s 10th anniversary celebration honoring the Sardams on May 16 at the Edna Boykin Cultural Center. Pictured from left with a ceremonial check for $2,000 are Noelle Pope, treasurer for the Moonlight Swing Band; Phil Mooring, band manager; and Cathy Hardison, executive director of Wilson Arts.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Band gives donation to Wilson Arts]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/were-just-disappointed-that-nobody-came-lake-wilson-road-residents-seek-higher-ground-333861</loc>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-08-09T11:40:43.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[‘We’re just disappointed that nobody came’: Lake Wilson Road residents seek higher ground]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Deidre Wilson said she and her husband, who have six dogs, weren't sufficiently notified as Lake Wilson flooded, leaving water up to knee level in their Lake Wilson Road home.]]>
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      <![CDATA[‘We’re just disappointed that nobody came’: Lake Wilson Road residents seek higher ground]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-08-09T09:49:19.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Rush of applications forces WHA to close public housing wait lists]]>
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    <![CDATA[The Wilson Housing Authority will take new applications until Aug. 22.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Rush of applications forces WHA to close public housing wait lists]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-08-09T09:31:45.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Church News: Churches announce special services, Bible school]]>
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    <![CDATA[Community Briefs announcing Wilson-area events are published as a public service of The Wilson Times. Email submissions to editor@wilsontimes.com. Include the event’s time, date and location, admission cost if applicable and organizers’ contact information.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Church News: Churches announce special services, Bible school]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/tobacco-market-to-open-with-celebration-333848</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-08-09T08:59:15.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Tobacco market to open with celebration]]>
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    <![CDATA[Horizon Ltd. owner Kenneth Kelly, left, and Auston Dew, president of the Wilson County Young Farmers Association, hold updated decorative license plates that celebrate 135 years of the world’s greatest tobacco market in Wilson.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Tobacco market to open with celebration]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/rec-ladder-league-builds-excitement-for-new-pickleball-complex-333820</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-08-08T21:32:43.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Rec ladder league builds excitement for new pickleball complex]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[Carlos Tyndall, the regular-season champion of the Wilson Parks and Recreation Department's pickleball ladder league serves the ball during a regular-season match at Rotary Park. Wilson Parks and Rec]]>
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      <![CDATA[Rec ladder league builds excitement for new pickleball complex]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/knights-cancel-stone-memorial-showcase-333810</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-08-08T21:20:50.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Knights cancel Stone Memorial Showcase]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[Greenfield boys soccer players gather around new head coach George Venturella during the Knights' annual alumni game Friday, Aug. 2, at Forbes Field. The season-opening Dr. Robert T. Stone Memorial Showcase that was to begin Thursday, Aug. 8, has been canceled due to Tropical Storm Debby. Carl Copeland | Special to the Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Knights cancel Stone Memorial Showcase]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/thank-god-the-children-were-not-there-gov-cooper-assesses-school-damage-333791</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-08-08T16:33:11.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[‘Thank God the children were not there’: Gov. Cooper assesses school damage]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[Gov. Roy Cooper, left, and Sheriff Calvin Woodard share an embrace after surveying the damage to Springfield Middle School on Thursday. Christopher Long | Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[‘Thank God the children were not there’: Gov. Cooper assesses school damage]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/the-humanity-of-the-unborn-333657</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-08-08T14:07:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[The humanity of the unborn]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[The Wilson Times welcomes letters to the editor of 350 words or fewer. Letters should be signed with the writer’s name and hometown. Include a phone number for verification purposes. Phone numbers are not published. Email your letter to the editor to letters@wilsontimes.com.]]>
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      <![CDATA[The humanity of the unborn]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/heartbroken-tornado-claims-one-life-severely-damages-school-333734</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-08-08T14:04:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[‘Heartbroken’: Tornado claims one life, severely damages school]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Energy employees survey storm damage on Lloyd Road near Lucama. A Thursday tornado damaged homes and disrupted electric service in the area. Christopher Long | Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[‘Heartbroken’: Tornado claims one life, severely damages school]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/foundation-awards-6m-grant-to-barton-health-sciences-efforts-333728</loc>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-08-08T14:02:37.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Foundation awards $6M grant to Barton health sciences efforts]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[An artist concept drawing shows plans for the new Barton College School of Health Sciences.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Foundation awards $6M grant to Barton health sciences efforts]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/entertainment-plus/new-library-books-more-childrens-books-added-to-shelves-333584</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-08-08T10:03:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[New library books: More children's books added to shelves]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[The Wilson County Public Library's main branch at 249 Nash St. N. is shown.]]>
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      <![CDATA[New library books: More children's books added to shelves]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/storm-related-fatality-confirmed-in-lucama-333687</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-08-08T09:35:23.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Storm-related fatality confirmed in Lucama]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Search and rescue teams located a body after a house collapsed on Lloyd Road in Lucama following an early morning tornado Thursday. Christopher Long | Times]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Storm-related fatality confirmed in Lucama]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/sebastien-pippiens-333723</loc>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-08-08T08:14:05.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Sebastien  Pippiens]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Sebastien  Pippiens]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/clyde-howard-smith-jr-333693</loc>
    <news:news>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-08-08T07:50:51.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Clyde Howard Smith, Jr]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_12f4e4ad-8f88-54d0-931f-c6ac40ba7ade.jpg</image:loc>
    
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      <![CDATA[Clyde Howard Smith, Jr]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/springfield-middle-school-damage-heartbreaking-homes-church-were-damaged-or-destroyed-333685</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-08-08T07:24:44.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Springfield Middle School damage ‘heartbreaking’; homes, church were damaged or destroyed]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_1c3d5559-70e5-51da-9480-0145afdfcdb8.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson County Schools shared this photo taken inside Springfield Middle School this morning after a suspected tornado crossed the county.]]>
    </image:caption>
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      <![CDATA[Springfield Middle School damage ‘heartbreaking’; homes, church were damaged or destroyed]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/tigers-duck-rain-not-hitting-as-practice-heats-up-333684</loc>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-08-07T23:36:19.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Tigers duck rain, not hitting as practice heats up]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_ec1a64f1-010d-5552-a399-032d4886973f.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Prep head coach Phillip Dickens blows his whistle on a sprint drill during Wednesday morning practice. Paul Durham | Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Tigers duck rain, not hitting as practice heats up]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/olympics-remind-us-that-good-teammates-are-like-oxygen-333682</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-08-07T23:33:15.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Olympics remind us that good teammates are like oxygen]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_30487e56-f2d1-5f96-aa9b-2c85eb4bd10d.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[E.J. Proctor Story]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Olympics remind us that good teammates are like oxygen]]>
    </image:title>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-aug-8-9-2024-333677</loc>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-08-07T23:27:29.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Aug. 8-9, 2024]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/bad-faith-critics-take-trump-out-of-context-333656</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-08-07T14:57:18.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Bad-faith critics take Trump out of context]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[The Wilson Times welcomes letters to the editor of 350 words or fewer. Letters should be signed with the writer’s name and hometown. Include a phone number for verification purposes. Phone numbers are not published. Email your letter to the editor to letters@wilsontimes.com.]]>
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    <![CDATA[The Edna Boykin Cultural Center is shown on Nash Street in downtown Wilson.]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-08-07T14:11:52.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Area preparing as more tropical rain expected]]>
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    <![CDATA[City of Wilson employee Bryson Valdiviezo cleans a gutter on Lucas Avenue to mitigate flooding during Tropical Storm Debby. City crews are also staging equipment near streets that are prone to flooding. Christopher Long | Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Area preparing as more tropical rain expected]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-08-07T12:03:16.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Rita Hussey Cockrell]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-08-07T11:20:51.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Healthcare Foundation awards $6.5M in strategic grants]]>
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    <![CDATA[The Healthcare Foundation of Wilson has approved two new strategic grants totaling $6.5 million. Times file photo]]>
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      <![CDATA[Healthcare Foundation awards $6.5M in strategic grants]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-08-07T11:14:07.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[WCC’s future biotech workforce training center location announced]]>
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    <![CDATA[Wilson County commissioners conduct business during their regular monthly board meeting Monday night. Olivia Neeley | Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[WCC’s future biotech workforce training center location announced]]>
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          <![CDATA[Healthcare Foundation awards $6.5M in strategic grants]]>
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    <![CDATA[The Healthcare Foundation of Wilson has approved two new strategic grants totaling $6.5 million. Times file photo]]>
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      <![CDATA[Healthcare Foundation awards $6.5M in strategic grants]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/holding-grudges-blocks-your-blessing-333654</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-08-07T07:42:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Holding grudges blocks your blessing]]>
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      <![CDATA[Holding grudges blocks your blessing]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-08-07T00:22:57.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Bruins hustling to get ready for ‘when the lights turn on’]]>
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    <![CDATA[Beddingfield defensive coordinator Thomas Bell, left, gives instruction to junior Jahtavious Johnson during practice in the school lunchroom because of rain Tuesday afternoon. Paul Durham | Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Bruins hustling to get ready for ‘when the lights turn on’]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-08-07T00:20:19.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Princeton 1st, Bruins 2nd in Neuse 6 poll]]>
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    <![CDATA[Beddingfield head coach Ben Ellis walks on the field during a break in a home game against Eastern Wayne on Oct. 13, 2023. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Princeton 1st, Bruins 2nd in Neuse 6 poll]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-08-06T22:01:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Knights look to adapt quickly on the field under new coach]]>
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    <![CDATA[Greenfield players listen as first-year head coach George Venturella talks during a break in the Greenfield alumni game Friday, Aug. 2, at Forbes Field. Carl Copeland | Special to the Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Knights look to adapt quickly on the field under new coach]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-aug-7-8-2024-333521</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-08-06T21:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, Aug. 7-8, 2024]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-08-06T14:52:06.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[State of emergency declared in county as Debby approaches]]>
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      <![CDATA[State of emergency declared in county as Debby approaches]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-08-06T12:51:27.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Granville Briefs]]>
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    <![CDATA[Mark your calendar for the upcoming events]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/local-artist-to-celebrate-wilson-with-tourism-mural-design-has-not-been-unveiled-332990</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-08-06T12:07:22.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Local artist to celebrate Wilson with tourism mural; design has not been unveiled]]>
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    <![CDATA[Ashley Fabrizio paints strokes on a mural in downtown Rocky Mount from atop a scissor lift. Fabrizio was selected to paint a mural for the Wilson Tourism Development Authority on the side of its new building on Goldsboro Street. Contributed photograph]]>
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      <![CDATA[Local artist to celebrate Wilson with tourism mural; design has not been unveiled]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/revaluation-missing-money-lead-public-comments-333484</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-08-06T12:06:37.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Revaluation, missing money lead public comments]]>
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    <![CDATA[Kaylee Overby, a member of the Granville County 4-H program, spoke about the Youth Voice Program. She plans on attending the  NC Association of County Commissioners meeting this year. Overby is shown with  (l-r) Commissioners Zelodis Jay, Sue Hinman, Jimmy Gooch, Rob Williford, Tim Karan, Tony Cozart and Russ May. Amanda Dixon | Butner-Creedmoor News]]>
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      <![CDATA[Revaluation, missing money lead public comments]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-08-06T08:35:11.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Indoor baseball complex taking a swing on Wilson]]>
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    <![CDATA[DeCraig Staton is building the indoor baseball facility AIM Sports Complex behind Badcock Home Furniture on southwest Wooten Boulevard. Staton said he hopes to break ground next month on the project. Christopher Long | Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Indoor baseball complex taking a swing on Wilson]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/demons-ready-to-hit-after-midnight-conditioning-finale-333462</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-08-06T01:01:41.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Demons ready to hit after midnight conditioning finale]]>
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    <![CDATA[Fike assistant coach Mark Pittman watches as players run a drill during midnight practice Tuesday, Aug. 6, at Buddy Bedgood Stadium. Paul Durham | Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Demons ready to hit after midnight conditioning finale]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-08-05T22:20:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Foundation YMCA a microcosm of society’s best]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The Foundation YMCA of Wilson is located at 233 Nash St. N.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Foundation YMCA a microcosm of society’s best]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-08-05T22:10:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Cast your vote for reproductive freedom]]>
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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[Cast your vote for reproductive freedom]]>
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          <![CDATA[Joyce  Pettiford]]>
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          <![CDATA[Rodney Montreal Winstead]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-08-05T14:34:16.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[WCC Corner: College offers training for health care professionals]]>
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    <![CDATA[Wilson Community College nursing students Kiara Rhodes and Megan Conti, left, and Devin Fowler and Joy Hood, right, medically assess HAL, the program’s new high-fidelity patient simulator.]]>
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      <![CDATA[WCC Corner: College offers training for health care professionals]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-08-05T14:00:59.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Tropical Storm Debby could bring heavy rain, flooding to Wilson]]>
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    <![CDATA[Wilson County could see more than 6 inches of rain from Tropical Storm Debby, according to this precipitation forecast from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Hurricane Center.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Tropical Storm Debby could bring heavy rain, flooding to Wilson]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/harvard-paige-jr-333395</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-08-05T13:35:32.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Harvard  Paige, Jr.]]>
        </news:title>
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      <![CDATA[Harvard  Paige, Jr.]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/freddie-brown-333394</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-08-05T13:34:23.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Freddie  Brown]]>
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      <![CDATA[Freddie  Brown]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/linda-peaches-dew-333393</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-08-05T13:33:11.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Linda "Peaches"  Dew]]>
        </news:title>
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      <![CDATA[Linda "Peaches"  Dew]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/goldsboro-street-wont-open-for-months-333325</loc>
    <news:news>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-08-05T11:41:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Goldsboro Street won’t open for months]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[The city of Wilson has closed a section of Goldsboro Street between Spruce and Kenan streets for water and sewer pipe upgrades required for the new downtown baseball stadium.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Goldsboro Street won’t open for months]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/ella-morgan-cox-333381</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-08-05T11:14:53.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Ella Morgan Cox]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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      <![CDATA[Ella Morgan Cox]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/community-briefs-wilson-republican-women-meet-wednesday-333378</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-08-05T10:51:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Community Briefs: Wilson Republican Women meet Wednesday]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[The Wilson Republican Women will meet Wednesday at the Wilson Elks Lodge, 2814 Fieldstream Drive.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Community Briefs: Wilson Republican Women meet Wednesday]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/red-cross-seeks-donors-amid-emergency-blood-shortage-333374</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-08-05T10:50:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Red Cross seeks donors amid emergency blood shortage]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[An American Red Cross donor squeezes a sponge ball while giving blood in Fairfax, Virginia, in April 2018. The Red Cross says donors save thousands of lives each year with donations of blood, plasma and platelets.]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Red Cross seeks donors amid emergency blood shortage]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/group-supports-diversified-opportunities-333376</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-08-05T10:19:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Group supports Diversified Opportunities]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[Marsha Vick, representing Diversified Opportunities Inc., was guest speaker for a recent meeting of the Laura Davenport Circle of First United Methodist Church’s Methodist Women. She spoke about the variety of services available in the Wilson community for people with disabilities including mental illness, substance abuse, traumatic brain injuries and intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Laura Davenport Circle gave a $200 donation to DOI. Pictured from left are circle leader Sarah Joyner, Marsha Vick and Frances Stallings Winstead, program coordinator.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Group supports Diversified Opportunities]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/pillars-emerging-for-warriors-through-4-days-of-practice-333315</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-08-04T23:50:29.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Pillars emerging for Warriors through 4 days of practice]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wrapping up Hunt quarter Carson Jones, in red, are defenders Judah Harris, left, C.J. Dickerson and Aarion Bryant, right, during the first preseason practice of 2024 on Wednesday, July 31. Paul Durham | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Pillars emerging for Warriors through 4 days of practice]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/wilson-energy-works-tirelessly-to-restore-power-333314</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-08-04T22:32:17.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wilson Energy works tirelessly to restore power]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Energy crews help local linemen restore power in Danville, Virginia, after Hurricane Ian in 2022.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Wilson Energy works tirelessly to restore power]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/wilson-memories-a-painful-poignant-exhibit-333312</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-08-04T22:26:25.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wilson Memories a painful, poignant exhibit]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The American Center for Photographers is inside the Whirligig Station building at 230 Goldsboro St. S.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Wilson Memories a painful, poignant exhibit]]>
    </image:title>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/look-out-for-kids-seniors-in-summer-heat-333311</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-08-04T21:31:27.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Look out for kids, seniors in summer heat]]>
        </news:title>
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    <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[Look out for kids, seniors in summer heat]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/parties-seek-poll-observers-for-election-day-early-voting-333084</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-08-04T19:48:36.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Parties seek poll observers for Election Day, early voting]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Poll observer Mick Rankin, left, observes as voting is conducted at the Stantonsburg-Moyton Volunteer Fire Department in November.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Parties seek poll observers for Election Day, early voting]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/down-to-business-fyzical-therapy-aims-to-improve-mobility-333249</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-08-04T19:16:08.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Down to Business: Fyzical Therapy aims to improve mobility]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Juan Ferrer, left, and Daniel Burich demonstrate Fyzical Therapy and Balance Center’s unique harness equipment meant to ensure fall-proof confidence during a balance test at the clinic’s new Shoppes at Brentwood location.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Down to Business: Fyzical Therapy aims to improve mobility]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/frederick-douglass-alumni-celebrate-50th-anniversary-333216</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-08-04T18:59:20.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Frederick Douglass alumni celebrate 50th anniversary]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_0a4d5b1b-4906-51bd-9d85-e2bdc679bb18.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Amanda M. Cameron, 99, of Wilson, graduated from Frederick Douglass High School and later taught there.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Frederick Douglass alumni celebrate 50th anniversary]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/peppers-doesnt-forget-roots-and-his-root-people-333290</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-08-04T11:18:44.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Peppers doesn’t forget roots and his ‘root people’]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Paul Durham]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Peppers doesn’t forget roots and his ‘root people’]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/new-dad-venturella-takes-over-greenfield-soccer-333287</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-08-03T01:41:03.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[New dad Venturella takes over Greenfield soccer]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[New Greenfield School soccer head coach George Venturella gestures during the Knights' annual alumni game Friday, Aug. 2, at Forbes Field. Carl Copeland | Special to the Times]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[New dad Venturella takes over Greenfield soccer]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/sharks-reign-for-3rd-time-as-cpl-kings-333286</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-08-03T00:48:53.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Sharks reign for 3rd time as CPL kings]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/silver-lake-volunteer-fire-department-awarded-70000-grant-333240</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-08-02T13:25:48.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Silver Lake Volunteer Fire Department awarded $70,000 grant]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_2f9f619e-76a6-5404-8f36-bfc798f4bae7.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The Silver Lake Volunteer Fire Department was recently awarded a $70,000 Lowe’s Hometowns Projects grant for upgrades and renovations to its fire station.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Silver Lake Volunteer Fire Department awarded $70,000 grant]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/family-celebrates-early-morning-olympic-dive-333210</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-08-02T10:30:43.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Family celebrates early morning Olympic dive]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_deb49185-16d5-50f8-9dab-6345d8437aa6.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Friends and family members held their breath Friday morning as Team USA diver Greg Duncan jumped from the springboard on his first diving attempt. Christopher Long | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Family celebrates early morning Olympic dive]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/crosswalk-upgrades-to-boost-pedestrian-safety-333196</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-08-02T08:37:37.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Crosswalk upgrades to boost pedestrian safety]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_33a92f67-7660-58e0-9c52-344bf2fccdbc.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Anthony Cue of Raleigh walks across Tarboro Street in downtown Wilson as an electronic pedestrian sign shows it’s safe for pedestrians to cross. Changes are coming to signals across the state to give pedestrians more time to cross intersections.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Crosswalk upgrades to boost pedestrian safety]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/bulldogs-return-sunday-practice-monday-333195</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-08-02T00:16:17.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Bulldogs return Sunday, practice Monday]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_4a3912ef-c845-5004-b27c-96b50d9627a0.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Barton wide receiver Jayden Flood-Brown, left, and defensive back Connor Stanley vie for the ball during the annual Blue-White spring game April 13 at Truist Stadium. The Bulldogs will hold their first preseason practice Monday, Aug. 5. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Bulldogs return Sunday, practice Monday]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/crumpler-finally-calls-it-a-career-at-ecu-333194</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-08-02T00:14:37.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Crumpler finally calls it a career at ECU]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[Carlester Crumpler]]>
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      <![CDATA[Crumpler finally calls it a career at ECU]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/olympic-diver-has-wilson-connections-333177</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-08-01T17:18:45.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Olympic diver has Wilson connections]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Greg Duncan competes in the men’s 3m springboard during the 2024 International Diving Championship at the Aquatic Centre in Saint-Denis, north of Paris, on May 10.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Olympic diver has Wilson connections]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/hospital-will-continue-thriving-with-new-leader-333175</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-08-01T16:23:37.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Hospital will continue thriving with new leader]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[Wilson Medical Center is shown in May 2023.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Hospital will continue thriving with new leader]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/we-can-do-better-for-nc-students-teachers-333174</loc>
    <news:news>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-08-01T16:18:06.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[We can do better for NC students, teachers]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Ken Fontenot]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[We can do better for NC students, teachers]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/policy-wish-lists-arent-written-in-stone-333173</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-08-01T16:14:03.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Policy wish lists aren’t written in stone]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[The Wilson Times welcomes letters to the editor of 350 words or fewer. Letters should be signed with the writer’s name and hometown. Include a phone number for verification purposes. Phone numbers are not published. Email your letter to the editor to letters@wilsontimes.com.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Policy wish lists aren’t written in stone]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/beauty-and-the-beast-draws-large-crowds-333147</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-08-01T16:08:48.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[‘Beauty and the Beast’ draws large crowds]]>
        </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[‘Beauty and the Beast’ draws large crowds]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/imogene-davis-batts-333136</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-08-01T12:46:47.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Imogene Davis Batts]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Imogene Davis Batts]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/william-douglas-raper-333135</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-08-01T12:09:35.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[William Douglas Raper]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[William Douglas Raper]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/early-voting-dates-locations-set-for-wilson-county-332977</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-08-01T10:25:24.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Early voting dates, locations set for Wilson County]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The Wilson County Board of Elections has announced its early voting schedule for this year's general election.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Early voting dates, locations set for Wilson County]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/reggie-branch-praised-as-he-retires-from-police-force-333014</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-08-01T09:57:38.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Reggie Branch praised as he retires from police force]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Senior Police Officer Reggie Branch, a detective in the Wilson Police Department, tears up as fellow officers and community members express their gratitude during his retirement celebration Wednesday at Wilson City Hall. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Reggie Branch praised as he retires from police force]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/students-will-return-to-34m-in-school-upgrades-332534</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-08-01T08:11:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Students will return to $34M in school upgrades]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Crews install adaptive playground equipment Monday at Vinson-Bynum Elementary School. It’s one of two Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant playgrounds being built as Wilson County Schools completes summer capital projects.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Students will return to $34M in school upgrades]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/mutyala-named-wilson-medical-centers-chief-medical-officer-333086</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-08-01T08:09:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Mutyala named Wilson Medical Center’s chief medical officer]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Dr. Ramesh Mutyala]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Mutyala named Wilson Medical Center’s chief medical officer]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/church-news-services-planned-throughout-weekend-333088</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-08-01T08:07:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Church News: Services planned throughout weekend]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <![CDATA[Church News submissions can be emailed to churchnews@wilsontimes.com, mailed to The Wilson Times, Attn: Church News, P.O. Box 2447, Wilson, NC 27894 or dropped off at the newspaper’s 126 Nash St. office during business hours. Announcements are not accepted by phone. The deadline is 5 p.m. each Wednesday for publication in Friday editions.]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Church News: Services planned throughout weekend]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/clifton-wells-333080</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-08-01T06:56:54.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Clifton  Wells]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_75753db0-0b6c-5b94-8bd3-aa791c590448.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Clifton  Wells]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/sunflowers-add-cheer-to-field-333078</loc>
    <news:news>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-08-01T06:42:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Sunflowers add cheer to field]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <![CDATA[Sunflowers bloom at Collin’s Produce and Flower Farm at 5806 Blalock Road between Wilson and Lucama. The acreage opened Thursday for photographers and families to walk through from 6 p.m. to dark on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. The field has scenic backdrops of tractors, an old pickup truck and an old Hackney wagon. A special section for small children has been added for families with toddlers. Cost is $10 per person; children under 5 are admitted free. Photographers can call Collin Blalock for pricing information at 252-235-7791.]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Sunflowers add cheer to field]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/wilson-teams-hit-the-ground-running-but-not-each-other-yet-333041</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-08-01T02:47:14.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wilson teams hit the ground running, but not each other yet]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_eb66250b-28d2-58eb-9d74-eed1fbb4db94.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Hunt High offensive coordinator Cam Avery signals during the Warriors\ first preseason practice Wednesday morning]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Wilson teams hit the ground running, but not each other yet]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/heroes-are-made-from-many-zeros-333033</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-08-01T02:13:12.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Heroes are made from many zeros]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_d1d05897-aa4e-5d41-b07b-3d07f679e535.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[E.J. Proctor Story]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Heroes are made from many zeros]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/badcock-home-furniture-closing-all-stores-332974</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-31T14:59:21.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Badcock Home Furniture closing all stores]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_b95af949-6a57-537c-83aa-cc37c38ce365.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Badcock Home Furniture plans to close 380 locations nationwide, including its Wilson store, after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Badcock Home Furniture closing all stores]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/carolina-family-health-centers-celebrates-30-years-of-meeting-patients-where-they-are-332905</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-31T14:13:58.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Carolina Family Health Centers celebrates 30 years of meeting patients where they are]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_f8d5fb1c-d015-5a55-8482-c362ee13b532.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Carolina Family Health Centers pharmacy technician Liosdan Gonzalez works in the nonprofit’s Wilson location on Green Street. Carolina Family Health Centers will mark its 30th anniversary Thursday.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Carolina Family Health Centers celebrates 30 years of meeting patients where they are]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/joe-jenkins-332970</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-31T10:03:20.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Joe  Jenkins]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Joe  Jenkins]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/tuesdays-national-night-out-includes-food-fun-and-information-332898</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-31T09:28:25.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Tuesday's National Night Out includes food, fun and information]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_eba8b4d0-51c4-5409-bb5b-5ae1cb93e747.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The Loyal Leisure Senior Citizens Club will present a cheer performance for Tuesday’s National Night Out.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Tuesday's National Night Out includes food, fun and information]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/breakfast-optimists-support-hidden-gemz-332985</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-31T09:26:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Breakfast Optimists support Hidden Gemz]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_8d6c0a08-5f3d-5035-8fce-5bf39153cba6.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The Wilson Breakfast Optimist Club has donated $2,000 to Hidden Gemz, an organization created to benefit special needs children in Wilson County. Hidden Gemz founder Andy Winstead, left, is pictured with Breakfast Optimist Club President Joe Mullis.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Breakfast Optimists support Hidden Gemz]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/group-holds-community-resource-fair-332950</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-31T09:25:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Group holds community resource fair]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_77f07532-d77a-5cd5-80b5-f45c3e9116ec.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Participants enjoy the Elvie Street Community Resource Fair and Family Fun Day on Saturday. Presented by S&S Enhancements Community Support Services, the event included food, games, music and community partners.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Group holds community resource fair]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/tobs-still-in-quest-of-first-cpl-title-332875</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-07-31T01:04:07.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Tobs still in quest of first CPL title]]>
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    <![CDATA[Wilson Tobs' Jared Beebe (24) is congratulated by teammates after scoring what would be the Tobs' final run of the 2024 season during a game Saturday, July 27, at Fleming Stadium. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Tobs still in quest of first CPL title]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/will-next-year-be-tobs-last-in-wilson-332868</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-07-31T00:52:57.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Will next year be Tobs’ last in Wilson?]]>
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    <![CDATA[In a familiar sight, Wilson Tobs players lineup for postgame handshakes July 14 at Fleming Stadium. With team's future in Wilson uncertain after the 2025 season, next summer could be the final one in Wilson for the Coastal Plain League team. Joni Shelton | Special to the Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Will next year be Tobs’ last in Wilson?]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/firebirds-look-to-fill-many-holes-quickly-as-practice-begins-332856</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-07-30T22:32:57.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Firebirds look to fill many holes quickly as practice begins]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[Southern Nash head coach Brian Batchelor watches as a group of players takes off on a sprint during preseason practice Aug. 3, 2023. The Firebirds kick off practice for this season Wednesday morning, July 31. Times file photo]]>
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      <![CDATA[Firebirds look to fill many holes quickly as practice begins]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/2-more-men-face-charges-in-shooting-332827</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-30T16:24:39.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[2 more men face charges in shooting]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[Nykil Batts, left, and Syhien Dejuan Davis each face five counts of attempted first-degree murder.]]>
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      <![CDATA[2 more men face charges in shooting]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/steven-steve-keith-williams-332838</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-30T15:45:56.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Steven "Steve" Keith Williams]]>
        </news:title>
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      <![CDATA[Steven "Steve" Keith Williams]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/entertainment-plus/teens-present-high-school-musical-jr-friday-night-at-boykin-center-332816</loc>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-30T15:09:49.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Teens present ‘High School Musical Jr.’ Friday night at Boykin Center]]>
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    <![CDATA[See Disney's "High School Musical Jr." featuring Wilson Arts campers at 7 p.m. Friday at the Boykin Center. Tickets are $5. Drew C. Wilson | TImes]]>
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      <![CDATA[Teens present ‘High School Musical Jr.’ Friday night at Boykin Center]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/dianne-w-jones-332834</loc>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-30T14:02:39.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Dianne W Jones]]>
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      <![CDATA[Dianne W Jones]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/project-2025-will-affect-area-farmers-332733</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-07-30T11:33:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Project 2025 will affect area farmers]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[The Wilson Times welcomes letters to the editor of 350 words or fewer. Letters should be signed with the writer’s name and hometown. Include a phone number for verification purposes. Phone numbers are not published. Email your letter to the editor to letters@wilsontimes.com.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Project 2025 will affect area farmers]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/restore-marijuana-convicts-freedom-332732</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-30T10:10:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Restore marijuana convicts’ freedom]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_fc1ca031-8638-5eac-860c-9712d4a1a071.jpg</image:loc>
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    <![CDATA[Senate Bill 104 would prohibit North Carolina law enforcement agencies from releasing or publishing mug shots. Stock photo | Pixabay ]]>
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      <![CDATA[Restore marijuana convicts’ freedom]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/more-than-800-pairs-of-socks-donated-to-wesley-shelter-from-wizarding-weekend-332686</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-30T09:38:09.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[More than 800 pairs of socks donated to Wesley Shelter from Wizarding Weekend]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[Maria Romero, Wesley Shelter’s bilingual outreach and engagement specialist, sifts through hundreds of pairs of new socks that were donated Monday after a drive was held at the Whirligig Park Museum Saturday in connection with Wilson’s Wizarding Weekend.]]>
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      <![CDATA[More than 800 pairs of socks donated to Wesley Shelter from Wizarding Weekend]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/its-that-time-of-year-again-football-practice-kicks-off-wednesday-332749</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-30T01:43:53.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[It’s that time of year again: Football practice kicks off Wednesday]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[New Fike High football head coach Rocky Lewis talks to the players during his first visit to the school March 22. Lewis succeeded Tom Nelson, who retired in December. Kathryn Adkins | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[It’s that time of year again: Football practice kicks off Wednesday]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/sharks-return-to-petitt-cup-finals-332748</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-30T01:40:41.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Sharks return to Petitt Cup finals]]>
        </news:title>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/police-say-shootings-are-gang-related-332674</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-29T19:47:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Police say shootings are gang-related]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <![CDATA[Eight Wilson men are accused of involvement in gang-related shootings. In the top row from left are Joshua Elijah Strickland, Taveon Lavontae Allen, Kenneth Marquette Edwards and Zakeithian Keshonta Royster. In the bottom row are Jahterius Mercer, Razmire Talik Ward, Miguel Taylor and George Antwan Turner Jr.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Police say shootings are gang-related]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/high-electric-bill-city-has-options-to-help-332624</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-29T19:33:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[High electric bill? City has options to help]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_e09162e0-dfb9-566f-834e-7ab44b723c1a.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Energy line technician Tyrone Nixon works to install a current-limiting fuse and wildlife protectors on top of a transformer near Bridgersville Road and N.C. 42.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[High electric bill? City has options to help]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/our-opinion-operation-backpack-a-back-to-school-boost-for-wilson-students-332734</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-29T19:08:22.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Our Opinion: Operation Backpack a back-to-school boost for Wilson students]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_87f72db4-2d16-5f33-b1bb-be0fef78a4c7.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Hubert Vester Auto Group employees form a line to load 1,000 backpacks and supplies for Wilson County Schools’ Operation Backpack drive.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Our Opinion: Operation Backpack a back-to-school boost for Wilson students]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/crash-photo-captures-first-responders-emotion-332731</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-29T18:47:46.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Crash photo captures first responders’ emotion]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_2dff5dd3-6b8e-5390-af34-182c0b0e9187.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[A first responder leans over an empty gurney as law enforcement officers, firefighters and emergency medical personnel work Wednesday at the scene of a multi-vehicle wreck that claimed five lives on Interstate 95 in Wilson County.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Crash photo captures first responders’ emotion]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/vp-harris-democratic-party-will-protect-democracy-332730</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-07-29T18:40:10.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[VP Harris, Democratic Party will protect democracy]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_137ad745-37bd-5325-9f31-d6eff87722b5.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[VP Harris, Democratic Party will protect democracy]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/2-more-men-face-charges-in-shooting-332714</loc>
    <news:news>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-29T17:08:37.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[2 more men face charges in shooting]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_8c79ec7c-649d-582c-b33f-55fb33e3aac7.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Nykil Batts, left, and Syhien Dejuan Davis, right, face attempted murder charges in a July 10 shooting.]]>
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      <![CDATA[2 more men face charges in shooting]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/deed-transfers-wilson-county-transactions-from-july-22-26-332670</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-29T15:11:29.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Deed transfers: Wilson County transactions from July 22-26]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <![CDATA[Stock photo | Pixabay]]>
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      <![CDATA[Deed transfers: Wilson County transactions from July 22-26]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/community-briefs-back-to-school-celebration-planned-332652</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-29T14:50:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Community Briefs: Back-to-school celebration planned]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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      <![CDATA[Community Briefs: Back-to-school celebration planned]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/anita-parks-wright-332727</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-29T13:15:49.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Anita  Parks Wright]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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      <![CDATA[Anita  Parks Wright]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/suspect-caught-in-october-attempted-murder-case-332621</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-29T09:32:27.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Suspect caught in October attempted murder case]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_d06661cf-c730-512f-9400-44bd7b117241.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Jahir Daute McCoy]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Suspect caught in October attempted murder case]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/christine-moore-wells-332725</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-29T09:27:04.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Christine Moore Wells]]>
        </news:title>
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      <![CDATA[Christine Moore Wells]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/dianne-wadsworth-jones-332645</loc>
    <news:news>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-29T08:17:11.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Dianne Wadsworth Jones]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_90b830b0-275d-5286-9b0f-ef805cf63076.jpg</image:loc>
    
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      <![CDATA[Dianne Wadsworth Jones]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/entertainment-plus/new-library-books-yellowstone-fans-will-like-cookbook-from-dutton-ranch-332640</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-29T07:25:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[New library books: ‘Yellowstone’ fans will like cookbook from Dutton Ranch]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The Wilson County Public Library's main branch at 249 Nash St. N. is shown.]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[New library books: ‘Yellowstone’ fans will like cookbook from Dutton Ranch]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/man-with-a-plan-tyler-poised-to-lead-barton-athletics-into-bold-new-era-332606</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-28T22:02:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Man with a plan: Tyler poised to lead Barton athletics into bold, new era]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_6f51667b-8928-57f8-a7e6-bf112b3f6374.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Barton College athletic director Ken Tyler speaks durian event at the college this spring. Tyler, who has more than a dozen years of experience as an athletic director at the NCAA Division II and III levels, took over his duties in September 2023 at Barton. Barton College Athletics]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Man with a plan: Tyler poised to lead Barton athletics into bold, new era]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/tobs-end-summer-with-win-what-ifs-332603</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-28T22:01:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Tobs end summer with win, ‘what ifs’]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Tobs players Chase Waddell (15) and Jerry Barnes (34) are congratulated by their teammates after combining to produce a run during a game against the Greenville Yard Gnomes on Saturday, July 27, at Fleming Stadium. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Tobs end summer with win, ‘what ifs’]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/coastal-plain-league-final-glance-332602</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-28T22:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Coastal Plain League Final Glance]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/drone-helps-farmers-work-wet-fields-332425</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-28T19:58:37.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Drone helps farmers work wet fields]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_d1e1c352-8b65-5405-8b07-3271dcb0940e.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Joseph Hunter flies his drone from its platform during a job to apply insecticide to a tobacco field. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Drone helps farmers work wet fields]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/down-to-business-honeysuckle-moves-across-brentwood-332376</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-28T19:28:24.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Down to Business: Honeysuckle moves across Brentwood]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Owners Jessica Lewis, left, and Anna Barnes have relocated Honeysuckle Children’s Boutique to a new storefront in the Shoppes at Brentwood.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Down to Business: Honeysuckle moves across Brentwood]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/new-attorney-joins-wilson-law-firm-332610</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-28T16:27:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[New attorney joins Wilson law firm]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Tristan Kosich]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[New attorney joins Wilson law firm]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/wizarding-weekend-draws-harry-potter-fans-to-downtown-wilson-332575</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-27T21:15:20.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wizarding Weekend draws Harry Potter fans to downtown Wilson]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Families look at wands and other magical merchandise in the Wilson Farmers and Artisans Market’s Sassy Clover booth during Wizarding Weekend in Wilson. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Wizarding Weekend draws Harry Potter fans to downtown Wilson]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/eagles-already-working-in-year-2-of-eight-player-football-332558</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-27T09:45:02.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Eagles already working in year 2 of eight-player football]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_7588cc5b-49ba-5777-9ef1-a19fc368f3a8.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Sallie B. Howard School head coach Marquis Spell demonstrates how to run a drill during preseason practice Tuesday, July 23. Elija Johnson | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Eagles already working in year 2 of eight-player football]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/rain-ends-tobs-hopes-for-a-playoff-spot-332553</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-27T08:12:30.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Rain ends Tobs’ hopes for a playoff spot]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Tobs general manager Mike Bell directs the covering of the field during a rain delay in a game July 6 at Fleming Stadium. A second straight rained out game for the Tobs on Friday at Wilmington ended Wilson's bid for a spot in the Petitt Cup playoffs. The season finale is Saturday at Fleming Stadium. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Rain ends Tobs’ hopes for a playoff spot]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/coastal-plain-league-glance-july-26-2024-332552</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-27T08:00:24.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Coastal Plain League Glance, July 26, 2024]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-july-27-28-2024-332551</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-27T07:58:51.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, July 27-28, 2024]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/board-approves-new-frat-house-for-alpha-sigma-phi-332532</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-26T19:26:57.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Board approves new frat house for Alpha Sigma Phi]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Barton College’s Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity has received the Wilson Board of Adjustments’ approval to rebuild its 902 Gold St. N. fraternity house.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Board approves new frat house for Alpha Sigma Phi]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/vester-auto-group-donates-1000-backpacks-and-supplies-332483</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-26T19:12:45.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Vester Auto Group donates 1,000 backpacks and supplies]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_524dca06-b550-5109-aa8e-eac5026db3ca.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Hubert Vester Auto Group employees form a line to load 1,000 backpacks and supplies to go toward Wilson County Schools’ Operation Backpack Drive. Contributed photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Vester Auto Group donates 1,000 backpacks and supplies]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/life/buttery-peach-pound-cake-a-real-treat-332547</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-26T16:39:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Buttery peach pound cake a real treat]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_40f27d89-6b3b-5849-b327-5c543c7fbda5.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Fresh peaches add a special touch to this buttery pound cake.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Buttery peach pound cake a real treat]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/chamberlain-kern-earn-top-nlac-honors-332536</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-26T16:14:27.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Chamberlain, Kern earn top NLAC honors]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_5c5d6805-cc31-5726-aa4f-62519f674b67.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Ricky Kern, left, and Brendan Chamberlain earn top honors for the Northern Lakes Athletic Conference. Kern earned Pitcher of the Year honors and Chamberlain earned NLAC Player of the Year honors. Amanda Dixon | Butner-Creedmoor News]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Chamberlain, Kern earn top NLAC honors]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/exhibit-shines-spotlight-on-nc-sculptors-332525</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-26T13:52:12.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Exhibit shines spotlight on NC sculptors]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_0b574c03-844d-57bb-b6b9-17dabba5211b.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Bright colors greet visitors to the Wilson Arts Center at 204 Nash St. S.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Exhibit shines spotlight on NC sculptors]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/bass-ends-bishops-career-with-record-setting-spring-headed-to-unc-332480</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-26T07:40:31.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Bass ends Bishops career with record-setting spring, headed to UNC]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_35c6e228-9af8-574e-836e-d60ae6897738.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[All eyes are on the ball that just left Tyson Bass' bat during a North Carolina Wesleyan home game this spring in Rocky Mount. Bass set a school record with 21 home runs this season. Contributed photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Bass ends Bishops career with record-setting spring, headed to UNC]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/tobs-facing-mission-impossible-after-another-rainout-332479</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-26T07:35:44.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Tobs facing Mission Impossible after another rainout]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_c48654fc-562c-5d45-9d97-683adb3a096f.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Tobs head coach Noah Cartwright, far left, walks with the umpire and coaches from the Peninsula Pilots as they try to determine if Fleming Stadium is playable for a game Thursday, July 25, following a heavy thunderstorm. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Tobs facing Mission Impossible after another rainout]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/man-city-celtic-clash-brings-different-football-to-kenan-332478</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-26T07:33:42.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Man City-Celtic clash brings different football to Kenan]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_1b24f107-85bd-5377-abfd-a615c4b406c6.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Mike Sosna]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Man City-Celtic clash brings different football to Kenan]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/coastal-plain-league-glance-july-25-2024-332477</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-26T07:30:28.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Coastal Plain League Glance, July 25, 2024]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-july-26-27-2024-332476</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-26T07:28:31.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, July 26-27, 2024]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/mini-mural-sculpture-garden-will-brighten-elm-city-332461</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-25T22:58:42.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Mini mural, sculpture garden will brighten Elm City]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <![CDATA[Gabriel Eng-Goetz painted this moonlit floral scene at Rolesville Town Hall. It’s one of three murals the Durham artist produced for the town of Rolesville last fall through United Arts of Raleigh and Wake County’s Wake Murals program.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Mini mural, sculpture garden will brighten Elm City]]>
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          <![CDATA[Live and let live]]>
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          <![CDATA[NCDOT: Unpaid toll fee scam circulating]]>
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      <![CDATA[NCDOT: Unpaid toll fee scam circulating]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-07-25T12:42:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Truck driver charged in I-95 crash that claimed 5 lives]]>
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    <![CDATA[N.C. State Highway Patrol 1st Sgt. David Finch, left, and Wilson County Sheriff's Office Deputy Charles Byrd work at the scene of the fatal crash on Interstate 95 Thursday afternoon. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Truck driver charged in I-95 crash that claimed 5 lives]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-07-25T12:21:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Volunteer pumpkin vine takes over yard]]>
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    <![CDATA[Glenda Barnes stands with a large pumpkin plant that grew in her front yard, a "volunteer" she didn't plant.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Volunteer pumpkin vine takes over yard]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-07-25T11:15:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Deed transfers: Wilson County transactions from July 15-19]]>
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      <![CDATA[Deed transfers: Wilson County transactions from July 15-19]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-07-25T09:30:55.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Church News: Special services planned this weekend]]>
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    <![CDATA[Church News submissions can be emailed to churchnews@wilsontimes.com, mailed to The Wilson Times, Attn: Church News, P.O. Box 2447, Wilson, NC 27894 or dropped off at the newspaper’s 126 Nash St. office during business hours. Announcements are not accepted by phone. The deadline is 5 p.m. each Wednesday for publication in Friday editions.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Church News: Special services planned this weekend]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/jackie-ann-barnes-parker-332436</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-07-25T08:51:31.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Jackie Ann Barnes Parker]]>
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      <![CDATA[Jackie Ann Barnes Parker]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-07-25T00:01:03.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Tobs denied 2-0 in 5 by Peppers, rain]]>
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    <![CDATA[Wilson Tobs pitcher Josh Wise has a little pregame fun with personal soaking devices Tuesday, July 24, at Fleming Stadium. Wise took the loss in relief Wednesday as the host Tri-City Chilin Peppers pulled out a 2-0 victory in five innings in Colonial Heights, Va. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Tobs denied 2-0 in 5 by Peppers, rain]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/coastal-plain-league-glance-july-24-2024-332331</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-07-24T23:26:10.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Coastal Plain League Glance, July 24, 2024]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/jones-lands-ace-in-encjgl-match-332332</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-07-24T22:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Jones lands ace in ENCJGL match]]>
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    <![CDATA[Cam Jones, a rising seventh grader at Elm City Middle, dropped in a hole-in-one while playing in an Eastern North Carolina Junior Golf League match Monday at Ayden Country Club. Cam, the son of Kim and Glenn Jones aced the 122-yard No. 9 with a pitching wedge. Among the witnesses were Jon Smith, Bowman Smith and Nathan Skinner. Contributed photo]]>
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      <![CDATA[Jones lands ace in ENCJGL match]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-07-24T22:15:28.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Batten steps down after decade leading NJ softball]]>
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    <![CDATA[North Johnston softball head coach Chris Batten, right, encourages batter Logan Hodge during a game in the 2023 season. Contributed photo]]>
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      <![CDATA[Batten steps down after decade leading NJ softball]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-07-24T22:10:37.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[You can take off that game face sometimes]]>
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    <![CDATA[E.J. Proctor Story]]>
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      <![CDATA[You can take off that game face sometimes]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-july-25-26-2024-332309</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-07-24T22:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, July 25-26, 2024]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-07-24T17:05:03.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Anti-mudslinging message is loud and clear]]>
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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[Anti-mudslinging message is loud and clear]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-07-24T16:38:51.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[5th person reported dead in I-95 wreck]]>
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    <![CDATA[A first responder leans over an empty gurney as law enforcement officers, firefighters and emergency medical personnel work Wednesday at the scene of a multi-vehicle wreck that claimed five lives on Interstate 95 in Wilson County.]]>
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      <![CDATA[5th person reported dead in I-95 wreck]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-07-24T15:09:56.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[4 fatalities confirmed in wreck on I-95]]>
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    <![CDATA[The N.C. Highway Patrol has confirmed four fatalities in a Wednesday afternoon wreck on I-95. Drew C. Wilson | TImes]]>
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      <![CDATA[4 fatalities confirmed in wreck on I-95]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/candidates-set-for-school-board-seats-332267</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-07-24T14:10:58.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Candidates set for school board seats]]>
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    <![CDATA[Candidate filing for the Wilson County Board of Education closed July 19.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Candidates set for school board seats]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-07-24T10:54:58.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Joe  Jenkins]]>
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      <![CDATA[Joe  Jenkins]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-07-24T10:26:16.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wallace  Robinson, Jr.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Wallace  Robinson, Jr.]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-07-24T10:22:19.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Velma  F. Eatmon]]>
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      <![CDATA[Velma  F. Eatmon]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/ruby-hinton-332269</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-07-24T10:12:45.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Ruby  Hinton]]>
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      <![CDATA[Ruby  Hinton]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/entertainment-plus/wizarding-weekend-serves-up-special-potter-themed-food-and-drink-332226</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-07-24T08:03:24.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Wizarding Weekend serves up special Potter-themed food and drink]]>
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    <![CDATA[This weekend’s Fantastic Drinks and Where to Find Them Bar Crawl includes a love potion at Downtown Public House. Bartender Maddie Murphy, behind the bar, says the Amortentia is made from gin, a French liqueur, lavender syrup and crème de la violet and is topped with edible flowers. Janelle Clevinger | Special to the Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Wizarding Weekend serves up special Potter-themed food and drink]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/tobs-close-gap-on-idle-sharks-332225</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-24T07:35:17.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Tobs close gap on idle Sharks]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Tobs starting pitcher Jacob Dienes (18) fires a pitch during a game Tuesday, July 23, at Fleming Stadium. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Tobs close gap on idle Sharks]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/coastal-plain-league-glance-july-23-2024-332224</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-24T07:22:32.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Coastal Plain League Glance, July 23, 2024]]>
        </news:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/little-league-central-gillette-always-a-hit-each-summer-332223</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-23T23:38:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Little League Central: Gillette always a hit each summer]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_d283e767-7aa5-571a-9472-ec04c9034a1a.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Players from North State Little League of Greenville are introduced prior to a Tournament of State Champions game Sunday, July 21, against Nolensville (Tenn.) Little League at Southern Bank Stadium. Paul Durham | Times]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Little League Central: Gillette always a hit each summer]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/wilson-bulldogs-teams-reach-jtt-states-332222</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-23T23:29:34.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wilson Bulldogs teams reach JTT states]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_b86eacdc-6602-59e9-985f-b4b4b2f38419.jpg</image:loc>
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    <![CDATA[Four members of the Wilson Bulldogs Ages 14-Under team that won the Downeast Junior Team Tennis title this spring are, front, Kensley Hill, and, back from left, Landon Davis, Colton Owens and Sam Lovett. Not pictured are Sara Lamm, Sophie Manavi and Isaac Manavi. The Bulldogs, with just Hill, Avent and Davis, went 2-1-1 at the JTT state tournament last weekend in Winston-Salem. Contributed photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Wilson Bulldogs teams reach JTT states]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-july-24-25-2024-332210</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-23T21:50:40.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, July 24-25, 2024]]>
        </news:title>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/man-gets-10-to-13-years-in-shooting-death-332180</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-23T18:10:02.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Man gets 10 to 13 years in shooting death]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_96bd74a3-ca83-5f4f-91f0-673f9cb766e6.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[After his sentencing in Wilson County Criminal Superior Court, defendant Justice Lucas, right, glances at his attorney, Damian Tucker.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Man gets 10 to 13 years in shooting death]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/whos-the-real-threat-to-democracy-332193</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-23T17:01:51.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Who’s the real threat to democracy?]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_49cbf7d2-14fe-5729-922d-64b661da9d81.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[Who’s the real threat to democracy?]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/bell-sworn-in-as-wilson-county-elections-director-332188</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-23T15:57:51.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Bell sworn in as Wilson County elections director]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_de4b9135-bc40-58e0-95e7-955c4e190585.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Elections Director Tasha Bell recites her oath of office as Wilson County Board of Elections Chair Chip Futrell, right, administers the swearing-in ceremony.]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Bell sworn in as Wilson County elections director]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/veterinary-diagnostics-company-bringing-275-jobs-to-wilson-332186</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-23T15:18:41.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Veterinary diagnostics company bringing 275 jobs to Wilson]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_136d23b6-0faf-5e20-96e4-c5f8f4b701fa.jpg</image:loc>
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    <![CDATA[Global pet health care company IDEXX Laboratories will build a production facility in the Wilson Corporate Park, Gov. Roy Cooper’s office announced Tuesday. IDEXX plans to create 275 jobs.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Veterinary diagnostics company bringing 275 jobs to Wilson]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/wilson-student-represents-state-in-american-legion-auxiliary-girls-nation-332104</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-23T10:22:52.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wilson student represents state in American Legion Auxiliary Girls Nation]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_df0bbed2-3e5e-5a38-9677-4520a74b46c3.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Christina Pappas]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Wilson student represents state in American Legion Auxiliary Girls Nation]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/new-library-books-plenty-of-new-titles-offered-for-kids-and-teens-332096</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-23T09:28:40.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[New library books: Plenty of new titles offered for kids and teens]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_17f21fa3-c585-515e-b04f-5959c20ef1b4.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: Plenty of new titles offered for kids and teens]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/lewis-named-fike-ad-while-other-wcs-coaching-changes-unveiled-332094</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-23T07:35:46.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Lewis named Fike AD while other WCS coaching changes unveiled]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_963f2f40-66d8-5210-96d9-b27195ff5b16.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[New Fike High football head coach Rocky Lewis, left, hands out paperwork to prospective players during his first meeting with them March 22 at Fike. Lewis was confirmed as Fike's new athletic director at the recent Wilson County Board of Education meeting. Kathryn Adkins | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Lewis named Fike AD while other WCS coaching changes unveiled]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/sharks-flamingos-rained-out-tobs-have-steep-climb-to-petitt-berth-332092</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-23T07:31:56.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Sharks-Flamingos rained out; Tobs have steep climb to Petitt berth]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_c42dee98-a38a-5ec3-acf5-24cfcc3f5cfd.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Tobs' Mackenzie Wainwright (1) dives into home plate during a home game against the Wilmington Sharks on July 14 at Fleming Stadium. The teams play again Friday in Wilmington. Joni Shelton | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Sharks-Flamingos rained out; Tobs have steep climb to Petitt berth]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/coastal-plain-league-glance-july-22-2024-332091</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-23T07:16:11.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Coastal Plain League Glance, July 22, 2024]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-july-23-24-2024-332082</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-23T07:07:57.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, July 23-24, 2024]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/our-opinion-mutual-aid-a-force-multiplier-for-fire-service-332071</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-22T23:00:41.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Our Opinion: Mutual aid a force multiplier for fire service]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_c6821971-1767-5a92-b414-f146b2f54ed3.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Bailey firefighters spray water into Spring Hill Presbyterian Church from their ladder truck after a Thursday lightning strike caught the building on fire. An estimated three dozen firefighters from at least 11 volunteer departments converged on the rural Wilson County church.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Our Opinion: Mutual aid a force multiplier for fire service]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/police-charge-man-teen-with-attempted-murder-332015</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-22T16:04:23.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Police charge man, teen with attempted murder]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_e5aca713-4cab-5792-809f-8c31ba596328.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Michael McDuffie]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Police charge man, teen with attempted murder]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/church-food-mission-closes-331997</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-22T14:22:28.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Church food mission closes]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_75c10e43-7b3a-5156-b77a-69158a498cce.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[First Baptist Church of Creedmoor food pantry truck waits for a new use by the church. Amanda Dixon | Butner-Creedmoor News]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Church food mission closes]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/reserve-unit-wins-national-competition-331204</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-22T14:18:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Reserve unit wins national competition]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_d4d2c42b-4af8-5445-93b1-f4ba87fde90a.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Standing behind the U.S. Army Reserve Field Kitchen trophy the 375th Quartermaster Company brought home to Wilson after winning the top prize in the Philip A. Connelly Competition are 2nd Lt. Grace McCray, left, and Staff Sgt. Shellyann Thompson. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Reserve unit wins national competition]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/school-district-hires-17-new-teachers-331976</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-22T11:13:14.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[School district hires 17 new teachers]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_6d0e25ed-9671-51a2-9fcf-89f0c01b9e70.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[School district hires 17 new teachers]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/entertainment-plus/wizarding-weekend-packed-with-fun-and-magic-starting-friday-331974</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-22T10:46:31.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wizarding Weekend packed with fun and magic starting Friday]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_6f89e246-1277-5874-a6a2-6832083038a7.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Xander Smith, 9, of Jacksonville, listens to his house designation during a Hogwarts trial at the Imagination Station presented by N.C. Legal Aid during last year's Wizarding Weekend. The museum has events planned again this year. Drew C. Wilson | Times file photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Wizarding Weekend packed with fun and magic starting Friday]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/life/easy-pork-chop-recipe-is-pure-comfort-food-331966</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-22T08:14:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Easy pork chop recipe is pure comfort food]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_01e3849c-40d6-54d4-a542-31c5d33d48db.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[I served our Stuffing-Topped Pork Chops with cheesy noodles and roasted apples and green beans. We loved this meal. Lisa Boykin Batts | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Easy pork chop recipe is pure comfort food]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/popes-soccer-finale-comes-at-east-west-all-star-game-331964</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-22T07:52:12.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Pope’s soccer finale comes at East-West All-Star Game]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_f90e654f-75b5-5e88-9942-5ef6fca8668c.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Fike's Erin Pope (14) of the East team is introduced before Tuesday's NCCA East-West All-Star girls soccer game at Grimsley's Jamieson Stadium in Greensboro. Michael Lindsay | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Pope’s soccer finale comes at East-West All-Star Game]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/carterican-claims-top-big-rock-kids-prize-331953</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-21T23:12:59.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Carterican claims top Big Rock Kids prize]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_a425bc96-9037-5a14-80d3-f2b84d2701df.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The winning crew of the Carterican, which took home top honors in the fourth Big Rock Kids Tournament last weekend in Morehead City, is, from left, Georgie Landry, Anna Kate Salter, Savannah Penny, Anderson Shatterly and Baker Smith. Contributed photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Carterican claims top Big Rock Kids prize]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/life/engagement-soule-king-331950</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-21T19:56:58.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Engagement: Soule-King]]>
        </news:title>
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      <![CDATA[Engagement: Soule-King]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/politicians-weigh-in-on-bidens-decision-to-leave-presidential-race-331948</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-21T19:32:51.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Politicians weigh in on Biden’s decision to leave presidential race]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_1b199c5c-b845-542a-a6b1-1099c2b9cb3f.jpg</image:loc>
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    <![CDATA[President Joe Biden]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Politicians weigh in on Biden’s decision to leave presidential race]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/down-to-business-sparks-limo-service-will-have-you-riding-in-style-331585</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-21T18:45:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Down to Business: Sparks Limo Service will have you riding in style]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Sparks Limo Service owner Louis Sparks smiles for a picture with his new 15-passenger Ford Excursion limousine.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Down to Business: Sparks Limo Service will have you riding in style]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/county-offers-tax-calculator-tool-for-property-owners-331188</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-21T13:45:34.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[County offers tax calculator tool for property owners]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_7833ffe8-8b96-5591-a0ca-fdb6617c0d58.jpg</image:loc>
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    <![CDATA[Wilson County residents can use the county’s tax calculator tool to estimate their property tax before tax bills are mailed in mid-August.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[County offers tax calculator tool for property owners]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/tobs-playoff-hopes-staggered-in-loss-to-gnomes-331935</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-21T12:52:23.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Tobs’ playoff hopes staggered in loss to Gnomes]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_413f5cb3-70f3-5557-837a-5db74a8542e4.jpg</image:loc>
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    <![CDATA[Wilson Tobs starting pitcher Jonah Milchuck fires a pitch during a game Saturday, July 20, against the Greenville Yard Gnomes at Guy Smith Stadium. Joni Shelton | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Tobs’ playoff hopes staggered in loss to Gnomes]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/coastal-plain-league-glance-july-20-2024-331931</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-21T12:48:56.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Coastal Plain League Glance, July 20, 2024]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/hunt-high-announces-fall-sports-tryout-schedule-331927</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-20T10:00:44.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Hunt High announces fall sports tryout schedule]]>
        </news:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/tobs-still-lurking-behind-sharks-for-final-pettit-cup-spot-331925</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-20T09:30:48.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Tobs still lurking behind Sharks for final Pettit Cup spot]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Tobs head coach Noah Cartwright gives a pat on the back to outfielder Luke Walton (5) as first baseman Cole Robinson (36) warms up on the on-deck circle between innings of a game June 23 at Fleming Stadium. Both players have been integral parts of the lineup all season as it enters the final week with the Tobs in contention for a Petitt Cup playoff berth. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Tobs still lurking behind Sharks for final Pettit Cup spot]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/coastal-plain-league-glance-july-19-2024-331921</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-20T08:17:45.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Coastal Plain League Glance, July 19, 2024]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-july-20-21-2024-331327</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-19T22:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, July 20-21, 2024]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/fontenot-uniquely-qualified-to-represent-wilson-331918</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-19T16:36:41.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Fontenot uniquely qualified to represent Wilson]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_02541000-c301-5055-9567-307a2d8bb347.jpg</image:loc>
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    <![CDATA[Mildred Summerville is pictured with state Rep. Ken Fontenot, R-Wilson.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Fontenot uniquely qualified to represent Wilson]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/stadium-hotel-developers-to-purchase-cherry-hotel-331906</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-19T15:24:26.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Stadium hotel developers to purchase Cherry Hotel]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_85814f9f-209f-5db2-bb0b-18ec5dc41c7c.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The historic Cherry Hotel, built in 1917, is located at 333 Nash St. E. The same developer building a hotel at the new downtown baseball stadium plans to purchase the Cherry Hotel from the city.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Stadium hotel developers to purchase Cherry Hotel]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/area-towns-receive-help-with-water-projects-331694</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-19T14:43:59.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area towns receive help with water projects]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_a3e3d983-b3d4-5c05-a2b6-6a614996e5be.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Stantonsburg is among the area towns receiving state grants for wastewater system improvements. The town’s wastewater treatment plant is shown.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Area towns receive help with water projects]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/congregation-vows-to-rebuild-after-fire-331883</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-19T13:57:59.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Congregation vows to rebuild after fire]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_15153c3a-3017-51b8-bcc4-7283f5ba0b96.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Spring Hill Presbyterian Church member Pamela Boykin holds pieces of a stained glass window Friday morning. The church collapsed after a fire Thursday. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Congregation vows to rebuild after fire]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/morrison-receives-citizen-lawyer-award-331871</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-19T13:06:25.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Morrison receives Citizen Lawyer Award]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_a682123e-c3f0-5c23-acfc-b2b094c71c5b.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Perry Morrison, center, accepts the 2024 Citizen Lawyer Award from N.C. Bar Association Executive Director Jason Hensley and NCBA President Patti Ramseur.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Morrison receives Citizen Lawyer Award]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-july-19-20-2024-331326</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-18T22:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, July 19-20, 2024]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/deed-transfers-wilson-county-transactions-from-july-8-12-331527</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-18T16:10:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Deed transfers: Wilson County transactions from July 8-12]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_938e8097-3533-5bad-bf3b-f69e5c19c4cd.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Stock photo | Pixabay]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Deed transfers: Wilson County transactions from July 8-12]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/fontenot-should-forbid-third-party-attack-ads-331688</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-18T15:33:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Fontenot should forbid third-party attack ads]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_697f9d59-8a9a-5733-b4ed-738b8b4762c8.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[Fontenot should forbid third-party attack ads]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/randy-ray-ruffin-331806</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-18T11:43:58.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Randy Ray Ruffin]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_3051a603-8747-5729-a6cd-1f0fdb7200d9.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Randy Ray Ruffin]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/lillian-suggs-wheeler-lamm-331787</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-18T09:42:37.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Lillian Suggs Wheeler Lamm]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_4f658e9b-e8dd-52f8-8619-237b9dbf127f.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Lillian Suggs Wheeler Lamm]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/church-news-special-services-planned-for-sunday-331779</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-18T08:59:37.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Church news: Special services planned for Sunday]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_06674a8e-0297-5a1c-a5fb-3ea16f13fc83.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: Special services planned for Sunday]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/help-coming-within-5-years-for-busy-intersection-331665</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-18T08:29:27.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Help coming within 5 years for busy intersection]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_8c20d8d1-1742-5919-b9c7-53ca396525b4.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Traffic moves through the intersection of N.C. 58 (Nash Street) and Airport Road at Lake Wilson Road on Wednesday as surveyor David Bass of GEL Solutions works to gather data for the N.C. Department of Transportation. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Help coming within 5 years for busy intersection]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/tobs-nipped-by-front-running-pilots-331774</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-18T07:39:04.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Tobs nipped by front-running Pilots]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_3e86cc6c-fd2c-56e7-be10-617a1ab9903b.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Tobs catcher Chase Waddell (15), watching a home run leave his bat during a game Sunday, June 9, against the Tri-City Chili Peppers at Fleming Stadium, had three hits in the Tobs' 5-4 loss at Peninsula on Wednesday night. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Tobs nipped by front-running Pilots]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/losing-just-as-much-a-part-of-life-as-winning-331773</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-18T07:30:23.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Losing just as much a part of life as winning]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_6bb98664-211b-5695-83fb-4126ce97e5d7.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[E.J. Proctor Story]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Losing just as much a part of life as winning]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-july-18-19-2024-331325</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-17T22:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, July 18-19, 2024]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/a-baseball-life-tobs-bergquist-savors-long-career-on-diamond-331741</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-07-17T20:59:19.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[A baseball life: Tobs' Bergquist savors long career on diamond]]>
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    <![CDATA[Wilson Tobs pitching coach Ted Bergquist, center, talks to catcher Chase Waddell, left, and pitcher Thomas Santana during a break in the action of a game June 25 at Fleming Stadium. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[A baseball life: Tobs' Bergquist savors long career on diamond]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-07-17T18:19:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Weatherman pitches candidacy to Wilson County voters]]>
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    <![CDATA[Republican lieutenant governor nominee Hal Weatherman greets attendees at the Wilson County Republican Party’s monthly social on Tuesday.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Weatherman pitches candidacy to Wilson County voters]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/sweet-but-hard-season-for-watermelon-growers-330979</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-07-17T18:14:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Sweet but hard season for watermelon growers]]>
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    <![CDATA[Farmer Patrick Owens holds a freshly sliced watermelon in a Wilson County field near Lucama.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Sweet but hard season for watermelon growers]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/with-wilsons-support-dav-meets-veterans-needs-331679</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-07-17T14:52:35.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[With Wilson’s support, DAV meets veterans’ needs]]>
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    <![CDATA[DAV Chapter 8 held its annual Forget-Me-Not fundraiser at Parker’s Barbecue during the Fourth of July holiday week.]]>
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      <![CDATA[With Wilson’s support, DAV meets veterans’ needs]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/police-partners-share-summer-safety-tips-331668</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-07-17T14:38:08.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Police, partners share summer safety tips]]>
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    <![CDATA[Sgt. David Stancil of the Wilson Police Department touches a police cruiser’s door handle in a demonstration illustrating the danger of leaving children, older adults and pets in hot cars. “It is never a good time for any length of time,” Stancil said on Wednesday. While the air temperature was 91 degrees outside, a digital thermometer showed a 147-degree reading inside the SUV. Police held the demonstration outside Walmart on Forest Hills Road. Personnel from Wilson County EMS, the Wilson County Department of Social Services and Trillium Health Resources joined officers to share gun safety tips along with pool safety and heatstroke prevention information.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Police, partners share summer safety tips]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/will-fontenot-stop-supporters-smears-331676</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-07-17T14:16:31.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Will Fontenot stop supporters’ smears?]]>
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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[Will Fontenot stop supporters’ smears?]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/nora-bullard-wells-331715</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-17T12:33:40.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Nora Bullard Wells]]>
        </news:title>
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      <![CDATA[Nora Bullard Wells]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/batts-named-agent-of-the-year-331588</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-07-17T11:55:18.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Batts named Agent of the Year]]>
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    <![CDATA[Thomas M. Batts, a commercial horticulture agent with the N.C. Cooperative Extension Service’s Wilson County office, was honored July 12 by the N.C. State Beekeepers Association as 2024 N.C. State Cooperative Extension Agent of the Year in recognition of his service to agriculture and beekeepers. Batts was instrumental in forming the Wilson County Beekeepers Association, which now has more than 125 members.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Batts named Agent of the Year]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/strombeck-receives-academic-honors-at-guilford-college-331570</loc>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-17T09:36:44.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Strombeck receives academic honors at Guilford College]]>
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    <![CDATA[Candace Strombeck earns a spot on the  All-Academic Team at Guilford College. Here Standridge extended the bat over the plate to hit the outside pitch to the fence for a double. Amanda Dixon | Bunter-Creedmoor News (file photo)]]>
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      <![CDATA[Strombeck receives academic honors at Guilford College]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/john-thomas-high-iii-331579</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-17T07:09:16.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[John Thomas High, III]]>
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      <![CDATA[John Thomas High, III]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/william-patrick-coggins-331581</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-17T06:52:43.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[William Patrick Coggins]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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      <![CDATA[William Patrick Coggins]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/team-goals-wilson-preps-5-starters-all-to-play-college-hoops-331307</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-16T23:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Team goals: Wilson Prep’s 5 starters all to play college hoops]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <![CDATA[Wilson Prep head coach Anthony Atkinson Jr., center, poses with his six graduating senior players and team manager Jaden Davis after the school's commencement exercises May 25. From left are Khristian Woodard, Josh Hicks, Leslie Minter, Brandon Anderson, Ben Ferguson, David Ellis and Davis. Contributed photo]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Team goals: Wilson Prep’s 5 starters all to play college hoops]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-july-17-18-2024-331324</loc>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-16T22:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, July 17-18, 2024]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/language-can-fuel-political-violence-331526</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-07-16T16:11:58.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Language can fuel political violence]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[The Wilson Times welcomes letters to the editor of 350 words or fewer. Letters should be signed with the writer’s name and hometown. Include a phone number for verification purposes. Phone numbers are not published. Email your letter to the editor to letters@wilsontimes.com.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Language can fuel political violence]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/committing-to-a-positive-campaign-331524</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-16T15:48:41.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Committing to a positive campaign]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Ken Fontenot]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Committing to a positive campaign]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/police-man-charged-in-rifle-shooting-331342</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-16T14:58:17.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Police: Man charged in rifle shooting]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[David Taylor]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Police: Man charged in rifle shooting]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/presentations-fill-creedmoors-agenda-331516</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-16T14:29:10.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Presentations fill Creedmoor's agenda]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <![CDATA[Commissioner Robert Way, far left, asks a question for the presenter to consider. Commissioner Ed Gleason, Mike Turner, city manager, Bobby Wheeler, mayor, Georgana  Kicinski, mayor pro tem, Emma Albright and Archer Wilkins, commissioners listen to Way's question and wait for a response. Amanda Dixon | Butner-Creedmoor News]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Presentations fill Creedmoor's agenda]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/board-private-school-vouchers-hurt-public-schools-331490</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-16T14:17:38.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Board: Private school vouchers hurt public schools]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson County Board of Education members meet Monday at the Wilson County Schools district office.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Board: Private school vouchers hurt public schools]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/nlt-schedules-oz-auditions-331503</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-16T13:52:07.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[NLT schedules ‘Oz’ auditions]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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      <![CDATA[NLT schedules ‘Oz’ auditions]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/whirlidogs-celebrates-success-with-ribbon-cutting-331498</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-16T13:41:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[WhirliDogs celebrates success with ribbon-cutting]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[WhirliDogs Café and Training Center teammates celebrate the restaurant’s first four months of operation on Monday with a Wilson Chamber of Commerce ribbon-cutting.]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[WhirliDogs celebrates success with ribbon-cutting]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/3-more-candidates-seek-school-board-seats-331486</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-16T12:58:18.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[3 more candidates seek school board seats]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson County Board of Education member Velma Barnes of District 2 told the Times she won’t seek reelection when her term expires in November.]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[3 more candidates seek school board seats]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/anita-parks-wright-331528</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-16T12:19:40.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Anita  Parks Wright]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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      <![CDATA[Anita  Parks Wright]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/court-case-against-town-of-elm-city-continued-331360</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-16T11:13:43.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Court case against town of Elm City continued]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <![CDATA[Gabe Merando appears in Wilson County Superior Court for a Monday hearing on his motion challenging Elm City’s town budget.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Court case against town of Elm City continued]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/mollie-bottoms-high-331501</loc>
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            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
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        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Mollie Bottoms High]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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      <![CDATA[Mollie Bottoms High]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/straight-arrow-gardner-not-going-to-paris-but-still-no-1-female-para-archer-331440</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-16T00:24:31.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Straight arrow: Gardner not going to Paris but still No. 1 female para archer]]>
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    <![CDATA[Wendy Gardner takes aim at a target with her specially modified shoulder release during a practice session at her home near Saratoga on Saturday. Gardner is the No. 1-ranked para archer in the Female Compound Bow Open division after starting the sport four years ago. Paul Durham | Times]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Straight arrow: Gardner not going to Paris but still No. 1 female para archer]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/coastal-plain-league-glance-july-15-2024-331436</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-15T22:46:26.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Coastal Plain League Glance, July 15, 2024]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-july-16-17-2024-331323</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-15T22:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, July 16-17, 2024]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/wrong-way-driver-causes-interstate-wreck-331379</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-15T14:10:37.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wrong-way driver causes interstate wreck]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <![CDATA[A wrong-way driver caused a four-car wreck Saturday morning on Interstate 587.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Wrong-way driver causes interstate wreck]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/entertainment-plus/take-the-family-to-see-beauty-and-the-beast-musical-opens-thursday-331138</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-15T11:56:07.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Take the family to see ‘Beauty and the Beast’; musical opens Thursday]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_f6eb791e-eae2-5d5c-afa5-2e71275ed534.jpg</image:loc>
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    <![CDATA[Breanna Smith, as Belle, reads to curious children in the 2024 Wilson Summer Community Musical “Beauty and the Beast,” playing Thursday through Sunday at the Boykin Center. Cast members surrounding Smith, starting at bottom left, are Annalise Gonzalez, Giselle Owens, Lily Carlton, Alma Stancil, Emma Powell and Imogen Edwards. Janelle Clevinger | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Take the family to see ‘Beauty and the Beast’; musical opens Thursday]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/charges-brought-in-deadly-motorcycle-wreck-331334</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-15T11:19:22.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Charges brought in deadly motorcycle wreck]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Timothy Devante Harris Jr.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Charges brought in deadly motorcycle wreck]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/screetscape-work-begins-on-nash-street-331272</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-15T09:09:02.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Screetscape work begins on Nash Street]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The city of Wilson has closed off Nash Street between Pine and Jackson streets to begin streetscape work that will include addition of parking spaces in that block. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Screetscape work begins on Nash Street]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/queen-artis-331354</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-15T08:52:07.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Queen  Artis]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Queen  Artis]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/bobbie-jean-powell-331353</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-15T08:50:47.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Bobbie Jean Powell]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_3d589fff-328b-51b5-81f6-1f7331ca0feb.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Bobbie Jean Powell]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/betty-jane-boyette-331352</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-15T07:59:40.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Betty Jane Boyette]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_c6daedd3-b68d-5c5d-a6b3-d26d845ea0fa.jpg</image:loc>
    
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      <![CDATA[Betty Jane Boyette]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/train-station-canopy-work-taking-shape-331260</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-15T07:03:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Train station canopy work taking shape]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Workers replace roof decking on the canopy at the century-old Wilson Train Station on Thursday as a CSX train heads north. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Train station canopy work taking shape]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/santa-pitching-boost-tobs-over-sharks-331322</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-15T00:58:37.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Santa, pitching boost Tobs over Sharks]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Tobs starting pitcher Jonah Milchuck follows through on his delivery to a Wilmington Sharks batter during Sunday's game at Fleming Stadium. Joni Shelton | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Santa, pitching boost Tobs over Sharks]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/whiteheads-hicks-spark-wide-awake-runners-at-aau-nationals-331316</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-15T00:30:53.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Whiteheads, Hicks spark Wide Awake runners at AAU nationals]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_864efdf6-4370-5f4b-9e44-94f64743fde7.jpg</image:loc>
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    <![CDATA[Mason Whitehead of the Wilson Wide Awake Elite Track Club is a national champion after winning the Boys 11-year-old 100-meter dash this weekend at the AAU Track and Field Primary Nationals and Club Championship in Jacksonville, Fla. He also finished second in the 200 dash. Contributed photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Whiteheads, Hicks spark Wide Awake runners at AAU nationals]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/coastal-plain-league-glance-july-14-2024-331304</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-14T22:47:39.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Coastal Plain League Glance, July 14, 2024]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/down-to-business-capps-entertainment-expanding-offerings-331110</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-14T19:57:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Down to Business: CAPPS Entertainment expanding offerings]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_5184800c-e036-5940-9fe0-2c4c24237297.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Eli Haggis tests out the new virtual reality systems at CAPPS Entertainment Thursday afternoon. Christopher Long | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Down to Business: CAPPS Entertainment expanding offerings]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/we-cannot-be-like-this-residents-condemn-assassination-attempt-331293</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-14T19:32:19.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[‘We cannot be like this’: Residents condemn assassination attempt]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_63cf2ab0-c9d6-5f7a-bc2f-f26c14c4724c.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Former President Donald Trump reacts following an assassination attempt during a campaign rally Saturday in Butler, Pa.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[‘We cannot be like this’: Residents condemn assassination attempt]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/county-plans-53m-in-water-infrastructure-projects-331222</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-14T19:31:06.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[County plans $5.3M in water infrastructure projects]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_3d086ae3-c702-5a4d-8e40-5ae488c9a631.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson County commissioners read over documents during their July 8 monthly meeting. Olivia Neeley | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[County plans $5.3M in water infrastructure projects]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/danny-earl-barnes-sr-331290</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-14T16:17:39.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Danny Earl Barnes, Sr.]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_62b247a6-34b2-5156-9d4d-f852fbd76f6b.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Danny Earl Barnes, Sr.]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/tressa-black-lamm-331288</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-14T11:53:36.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Tressa Black Lamm]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_34017cd0-b902-5c9a-b1f4-03eb5266b597.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Tressa Black Lamm]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/yard-gnomes-outslam-tobs-8-4-at-guy-smith-331284</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-14T01:36:38.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Yard Gnomes outslam Tobs 8-4 at Guy Smith]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_ddee65b2-68f5-5373-8b1f-55e6ebcc48c3.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Tobs third baseman Jared Beebe (24) tags out Greenville Yard Gnomes' Joe Siervo on a stolen-base attempt during a game Saturday, July 13, at Guy Smith Stadium in Greenville. Joni Shelton | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Yard Gnomes outslam Tobs 8-4 at Guy Smith]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/coastal-plain-league-glance-july-13-2024-331283</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-14T01:33:59.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Coastal Plain League Glance, July 13, 2024]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-july-14-15-2024-331282</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-14T01:32:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, July 14-15, 2024]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/soccer-box-fc-2015-girls-gain-valuable-experience-at-us-youth-futsal-nationals-331245</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-13T00:00:49.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Soccer Box FC 2015 Girls gain valuable experience at US Youth Futsal Nationals]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_9b1290c8-ee23-5221-bc92-b81ead9baeb3.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Ava CaHill, left, of Soccer Box Futbol Club 2015 Girls futsal team dribbles around a pair of defenders during a match at the U.S. Youth Futsal National Championships last weekend in Kansas City. Andy McMurray | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Soccer Box FC 2015 Girls gain valuable experience at US Youth Futsal Nationals]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/idle-tobs-slip-further-behind-in-standings-331244</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-12T23:48:27.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Idle Tobs slip further behind in standings]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_7eaab915-a5b2-5a59-a7aa-78886921fd33.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[A Wilson Tobs player and two young fans have fun with water guns during a home game Thursday, July 11, at Fleming Stadium. The Tobs will visit the Greenville Yard Gnomes on Saturday before returning to Fleming on Sunday night to take on the Wilmington Sharks in Coastal Plain League action. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
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      <![CDATA[Idle Tobs slip further behind in standings]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/coastal-plain-league-glance-july-12-2024-331237</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-07-12T23:13:37.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Coastal Plain League Glance, July 12, 2024]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-july-13-14-2024-331236</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-07-12T21:30:58.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, July 13-14, 2024]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/shots-from-car-lead-to-charges-331218</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-07-12T16:48:22.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Shots from car lead to charges]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[Daquon Horne, left, and Tyrek Kedrien Horne are each charged with one count of attempted first-degree murder and one count of discharging a firearm from an enclosure.  Contributed photo]]>
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      <![CDATA[Shots from car lead to charges]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/drive-by-shots-lead-to-attempted-murder-charges-331215</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-07-12T15:53:56.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Drive-by shots lead to attempted murder charges]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[Kenneth Marquette Edwards]]>
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      <![CDATA[Drive-by shots lead to attempted murder charges]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/wilson-man-charged-with-rape-331131</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-07-12T13:14:28.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wilson man charged with rape]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Luis Palacio Jaimes]]>
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      <![CDATA[Wilson man charged with rape]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/we-the-people-need-dante-pittman-331183</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-07-12T13:04:33.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[We the people need Dante Pittman]]>
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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[We the people need Dante Pittman]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/life/dont-have-to-cook-to-enjoy-this-cookbook-331149</loc>
    <news:news>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-12T12:56:17.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Don't have to cook to enjoy this cookbook]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_3f26a675-c0a2-5ab3-ae07-dd9666fdc6f1.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA["Indulge" is Valerie Bertinelli's new book. Contributed photo]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Don't have to cook to enjoy this cookbook]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/life/im-not-cooking-right-now-but-i-can-enjoy-this-cookbook-331144</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-07-12T11:35:44.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[I'm not cooking right now, but I can enjoy this cookbook]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_f3dc32e0-2923-5078-b31c-ac6d68a9dd53.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA["Indulge" is Valerie Bertineli's new book. Contributed photo]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[I'm not cooking right now, but I can enjoy this cookbook]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/homer-ray-gardner-331184</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-07-12T10:07:49.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Homer Ray Gardner]]>
        </news:title>
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      <![CDATA[Homer Ray Gardner]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/miller-sets-tone-as-tobs-halt-slide-331125</loc>
    <news:news>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-12T09:05:33.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Miller sets tone as Tobs halt slide]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_2d8af1dc-e384-586a-8cad-3de90522f49d.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Tobs starting pitcher Reese Miller picked up the win after tossing five innings Thursday in Wilson's 4-2 victory against the Tri-City Chili Peppers at Fleming Stadium. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Miller sets tone as Tobs halt slide]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/coastal-plain-league-glance-july-11-2024-331124</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-12T08:51:47.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Coastal Plain League Glance, July 11, 2024]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-july-12-13-2024-331123</loc>
    <news:news>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-12T08:49:44.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, July 12-13, 2024]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/middle-schoolers-learn-about-agriculture-in-summer-program-331075</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-12T08:22:41.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Middle schoolers learn about agriculture in summer program]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[Middle schoolers plant vegetables and fruits Thursday at Beddingfield High School as part of the Wilson County School district’s Accelerator Summer Program. O]]>
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      <![CDATA[Middle schoolers learn about agriculture in summer program]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/waiting-list-closes-july-24-for-varita-court-apartments-331120</loc>
    <news:news>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-12T07:55:50.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Waiting list closes July 24 for Varita Court Apartments]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The Wilson Housing Authority is closing the waiting list for Varita Court, its low-income, elderly apartment building on Goldsboro Street in downtown Wilson. Contributed photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Waiting list closes July 24 for Varita Court Apartments]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/deed-transfers-wilson-county-transactions-from-july-1-5-330603</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-12T07:20:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Deed transfers: Wilson County transactions from July 1-5]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Stock photo | Pixabay]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Deed transfers: Wilson County transactions from July 1-5]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/church-news-events-include-revival-and-bible-school-331034</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-07-11T19:15:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Church news: Events include revival and Bible school]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_4fa94418-5934-5679-b81c-95fff60e3533.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: Events include revival and Bible school]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/congratulations-to-whirlidogs-331119</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-07-11T17:19:49.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Congratulations to WhirliDogs]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[From left, WhirliDogs employees Jackson and Nathanial and culinary team member Joyce Mayo prepare an order at the café.]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Congratulations to WhirliDogs]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/i-will-not-go-without-water-again-elm-city-residents-raise-concerns-over-water-quality-330891</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-11T16:14:52.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[‘I will not go without water again’: Elm City residents raise concerns over water quality]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Elm City resident Carla Stutts took a glass of discolored tap water to Tuesday night's Board of Commissioners meeting to show the quality of the town's water. Christopher Long | Times]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[‘I will not go without water again’: Elm City residents raise concerns over water quality]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/where-the-locals-eat-craving-seafood-give-salty-shores-a-try-331047</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-11T12:00:10.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Where the locals eat: Craving seafood? Give Salty Shores a try]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_57baf686-dc56-54d3-ac94-77ee6c87ab2c.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Salty Shores’ owner Angela Garris serves a fresh plate of shrimp and hush puppies with a side of cocktail sauce. Christopher Long | Wilsonian]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Where the locals eat: Craving seafood? Give Salty Shores a try]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/james-owen-tyson-331079</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-11T11:53:54.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[James Owen Tyson]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_99577d1d-456a-5362-b215-b2a7d0e03c9e.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[James Owen Tyson]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/music-teachers-travel-to-washington-to-advocate-for-students-331045</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-11T11:21:12.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Music teachers travel to Washington to advocate for students]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_1db05a3a-246e-525d-a5ce-3cfedc9874ae.jpg</image:loc>
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    <![CDATA[Wilson native Jeremy Tucker, second from left, attended last month’s National Association for Music Education Hill Day in Washington D.C. He is pictured with Marna Dodson, North Carolina music teacher; Amy Bradley, editor of National Association for Music Educators; Bardia Asefnia, legislative assistant to Congresswoman Deborah Ross; and Susan Heirserman, executive director of N.C. Music Educators Association. Tucker is advocacy chair for the NC Music Educators Association. Contributed photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Music teachers travel to Washington to advocate for students]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/man-charged-after-shots-fired-at-woman-331030</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-11T10:21:53.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Man charged after shots fired at woman]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_02002117-9b0a-5dc1-a21f-ccfbfd215494.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Nakia Monteago King]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Man charged after shots fired at woman]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/biddle-to-retire-as-wilson-police-chief-331037</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-11T10:12:06.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Biddle to retire as Wilson police chief]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_62df44ee-a296-5aba-9e94-8ff62e45d373.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Chief Scott Biddle has announced that he is retiring soon as chief of the Wilson Police Department. Drew C. Wilson | Times file photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Biddle to retire as Wilson police chief]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/demons-moran-eager-for-east-west-experience-331028</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-11T02:01:16.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Demons’ Moran eager for East-West experience]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Fike's Kevin Moran (2) steals the ball froma. South Johnston player during a match at Fike on Oct. 9, 2023. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Demons’ Moran eager for East-West experience]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/popes-east-west-appearance-to-be-soccer-swan-song-331027</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-11T01:58:40.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Pope’s East-West appearance to be soccer swan song]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_1fb79cc8-422f-5ec1-890b-e34ae619344d.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Fike High senior Erin Pope dribbles the ball during a match April 10 at Southern Wayne. Kathryn Adkins | Special to the Times]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Pope’s East-West appearance to be soccer swan song]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/tobs-tumble-further-back-of-pilots-in-return-to-action-331022</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-11T01:49:13.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Tobs tumble further back of Pilots in return to action]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_cb5b7383-b03f-51d0-b2db-04ccceb0ecb5.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Tobs' Jack Kail (7) tags out Peninsula Pilots' Henry Garcia (9) at second base during a game July 1 at Fleming Stadium. Kail had two hits, including an RBI double, while Garcia slugged a three-run home run in the Pilots' 14-4 win in seven innings Wednesday night in Hampton, Va. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Tobs tumble further back of Pilots in return to action]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/coastal-plain-league-glance-july-10-2024-331019</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-11T00:58:34.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Coastal Plain League Glance, July 10, 2024]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/its-all-how-you-handle-those-hard-lessons-331018</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-11T00:55:48.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[It’s all how you handle those hard lessons]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_254d25ff-24b1-555e-b3df-a1bf8be87cbb.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[E.J. Proctor Story]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[It’s all how you handle those hard lessons]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-july-11-12-2024-331017</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-11T00:47:13.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, July 11-12, 2024]]>
        </news:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/teen-collects-hundreds-of-costumes-for-dancers-in-need-330886</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-10T16:08:23.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Teen collects hundreds of costumes for dancers in need]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_1d9ef7cb-4339-5f1c-8844-2c819487ecd3.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Seventeen-year-old Mattie Metts, far right, poses with dancers from Empower Dance Studio in Durham. Mattie, a dancer at Hunter’s Dance, collected hundreds of dance costumes and 80 pairs of dance shoes for dancers in need as part of a service project. Contributed]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Teen collects hundreds of costumes for dancers in need]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/wilson-community-college-students-earn-phi-theta-kappa-membership-330881</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-10T14:33:19.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wilson Community College students earn Phi Theta Kappa membership]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_52d9a4d5-9932-5878-a4d3-e7552b4f6502.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Community College is located on Herring Avenue. Contributed photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Wilson Community College students earn Phi Theta Kappa membership]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/harvey-junior-willingham-330990</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-10T14:10:11.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Harvey Junior Willingham]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_94241fa8-ed98-56fc-a2f6-294b4c84aa8a.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Harvey Junior Willingham]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/antonio-ray-ellis-330989</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-10T14:02:03.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Antonio Ray Ellis]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_7e1e8856-9888-5a01-909d-2e46bc58b7be.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Antonio Ray Ellis]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/mildred-crowder-davis-330856</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-10T09:50:57.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Mildred Crowder Davis]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_f56bc644-1e15-5c5e-ad2b-c592940f8381.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Mildred Crowder Davis]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/wilson-represented-at-gop-national-convention-330767</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-10T08:27:05.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wilson represented at GOP national convention]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_ef5a226d-cfb6-54a8-97a4-8f6ea8cfd1ed.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Joe Hartsfield, left, a delegate, and Christy Fyle, an alternate delegate, are heading to the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. They were photographed at the Wilson County Republican Party headquarters in Wilson. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Wilson represented at GOP national convention]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/daphne-boswell-smith-330987</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-10T07:21:37.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Daphne Boswell Smith]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_ced89619-12b3-5fee-956f-29ae943b167b.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Daphne Boswell Smith]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-july-10-11-2024-330773</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-09T22:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, July 10-11, 2024]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/speakers-memorial-needs-to-be-put-back-up-330770</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-09T18:35:02.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Speakers: ‘Memorial needs to be put back up’]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_2595e750-362e-5b4a-8b83-d34b1a98d678.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Army veteran Jonathan Varnell addresses Wilson County commissioners during the public comment session of Monday’s meeting.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Speakers: ‘Memorial needs to be put back up’]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/2-incumbents-1-challenger-seek-school-board-seats-330676</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-09T16:40:37.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[2 incumbents, 1 challenger seek school board seats]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_cb4ac598-4f1f-54d5-9a7b-9cdd1c9fd184.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Candidate filing for the Wilson County Board of Education opened at noon July 5 and will continue through noon July 19 at the Wilson County Board of Elections for seats in District 2, District 4 and District 6. Christopher Long | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[2 incumbents, 1 challenger seek school board seats]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/couples-receive-marriage-licenses-in-june-330599</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-09T16:39:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Couples receive marriage licenses in June]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_64c4359a-b664-5fe9-85c9-0111cd39f4a5.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Stock photo | Pixabay]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Couples receive marriage licenses in June]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/resident-photographers-capture-time-capsule-of-city-330635</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-09T15:58:37.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Resident photographers capture time capsule of city]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_43e2d627-a33c-583d-b4b2-ed004562b4da.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Carmen Bartlett, gallery operations manager at the American Center for Photographers, stands among the photographs from 11 Eyes on Main Street artists-in-residence. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Resident photographers capture time capsule of city]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/boost-ncs-teacher-parole-officer-pay-330758</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-09T14:35:21.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Boost NC's teacher, parole officer pay]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_8b424fd4-4276-53a2-a25a-c5d7dc24987e.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Ken Fontenot]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Boost NC's teacher, parole officer pay]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/man-stabbed-to-death-in-walmart-parking-lot-330735</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-09T13:38:33.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Man stabbed to death in Walmart parking lot]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_a53bcdd6-912b-516b-9e96-be2accd80a08.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Rashonda Ramos Worthen]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Man stabbed to death in Walmart parking lot]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/community-briefs-gallery-open-for-solstice-show-330757</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-09T11:37:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Community Briefs: Gallery open for ‘Solstice’ show]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_d7c8b123-8eb7-5b80-958e-ff247801c1b6.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The Edna Boykin Cultural Center is shown on Nash Street in downtown Wilson.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Community Briefs: Gallery open for ‘Solstice’ show]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/red-cross-critical-need-for-blood-platelet-donors-330672</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-09T09:59:21.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Red Cross: Critical need for blood, platelet donors]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_049d9535-b3d9-506c-968e-569ef156976b.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[An American Red Cross donor squeezes a sponge ball while giving blood in Fairfax, Virginia, in April 2018. The Red Cross says donors save thousands of lives each year with donations of blood, plasma and platelets.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Red Cross: Critical need for blood, platelet donors]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/hardware-store-maintains-old-time-charm-330567</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-09T07:50:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Hardware store maintains old-time charm]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_72fef319-30fc-5814-a1ad-6d1083973d15.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Customers check out at P.L. Woodard & Co. in downtown Wilson.  Employees of the century-old business pride themselves on customer service. Drew C. Wilson | Wilsonian]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Hardware store maintains old-time charm]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/tobs-wainwright-wins-hr-derby-as-cpl-all-star-game-ends-in-a-4-4-tie-330665</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-09T02:10:47.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Tobs' Wainwright wins HR Derby as CPL All-Star Game ends in a 4-4 tie]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_a1f2bf7d-1246-51ba-99ba-bd3f5f4aacb6.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[In this image taken by Nicole Cox and shared by the Coastal Plain League on its Facebook page, Wilson Tobs outfielder Mackenzie Wainright, center, hods the trophy for winning the  Home Run Derby on Monday at McNair Field in Forest City.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Tobs' Wainwright wins HR Derby as CPL All-Star Game ends in a 4-4 tie]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/coastal-plain-league-glance-july-8-2024-330663</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-09T02:06:19.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Coastal Plain League Glance, July 8, 2024]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/north-carolina-little-league-championship-wilson-denied-ages-7-8-title-by-lake-norman-navy-330661</loc>
    <news:news>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-09T00:55:48.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[NORTH CAROLINA LITTLE LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP: Wilson denied Ages 7-8 title by Lake Norman Navy]]>
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    <![CDATA[Wilson City head coach Keith Gorman talks to his players during Monday night's North Carolina Little League Ages 7-8 championship game against Lake Norman Navy at Southern Bank Stadium. Paul Durham | Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[NORTH CAROLINA LITTLE LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP: Wilson denied Ages 7-8 title by Lake Norman Navy]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/our-opinion-new-radios-help-first-responders-protect-wilson-330760</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-08T23:36:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Our Opinion: New radios help first responders protect Wilson]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[Wilson County’s volunteer fire departments are now equipped with up-to-date communication systems. Part of the $1.5 million upgrade includes 800-megahertz radios and mobile radios.]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Our Opinion: New radios help first responders protect Wilson]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-july-9-10-2024-330653</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-08T21:00:48.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, July 9-10, 2024]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/vinson-barnes-330609</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-08T13:18:02.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Vinson  Barnes]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Vinson  Barnes]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/gloria-evette-carter-330608</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-08T13:16:19.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Gloria Evette Carter]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_fa206dba-3951-5b3e-aafe-4fb1fe8c0362.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Gloria Evette Carter]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/entertainment-plus/sculpture-invitational-opens-at-wilson-arts-center-330575</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-08T12:01:57.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Sculpture invitational opens at Wilson Arts Center]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Work by Greg Carter will be part of the Wilson Arts 2024 Group Sculpture Invitational opening Thursday, July 11. Contributed photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Sculpture invitational opens at Wilson Arts Center]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/jackie-freeman-330600</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-08T11:24:40.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Jackie  Freeman]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_a78322f5-a126-58c1-b071-4d474e3225a3.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Jackie  Freeman]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/you-are-never-the-same-wwii-veteran-recalls-okinawa-invasion-330399</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-08T11:19:37.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA['You are never the same': WWII veteran recalls Okinawa invasion]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_2c80d6ee-c54e-5376-8366-092e7fe74372.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The 459-foot USS Prentiss was used during World War II. Contributed photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA['You are never the same': WWII veteran recalls Okinawa invasion]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/hundreds-attend-fireworks-display-330504</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-08T10:41:02.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Hundreds attend fireworks display]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_198403f2-4167-5b0a-a23d-0ad6942ca645.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[One of the hundreds of fireworks that fill the sky. Mallory Richard | Town of Butner]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Hundreds attend fireworks display]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/down-to-business-nonprofit-helps-bridge-digital-divide-by-giving-away-laptops-330356</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-08T09:54:01.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Down to Business: Nonprofit helps bridge digital divide by giving away laptops]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_ab911ea4-93e4-583b-afa7-d1447eab4ba2.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Debbie Boyd with HTI, left, holds a laptop during a giveaway at the Gorman Early Learning Center in Durham.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Down to Business: Nonprofit helps bridge digital divide by giving away laptops]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/wilson-survives-tough-road-to-ncll-ages-7-8-championship-game-330496</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-07T22:07:04.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wilson survives tough road to NCLL Ages 7-8 championship game]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_a66e2deb-77d8-5464-84f3-9dacaf2479c4.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson City Little League Ages 7-8 players run off the field Sunday morning at Gillette Baseball Complex after winning an N.C. Little League Ages 7-8 state tournament game. Wilson will play Lake Norman Blue in the championship game Monday evening. Elija Johnson | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Wilson survives tough road to NCLL Ages 7-8 championship game]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/wilson-tobs-notebook-rainout-leaves-tobs-stuck-in-skid-for-cpl-all-star-break-330468</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-07T22:03:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[WILSON TOBS NOTEBOOK: Rainout leaves Tobs stuck in skid for CPL All-Star break]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_891a6d61-ffa4-5944-9bed-12fae5e20624.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Tobs players, from left, Sebastian Khan, Brett Anderson and Dawerlyn Amancio pull the tarp on the field at Fleming Stadium before a thunderstorm that canceled a game Saturday, July 6, against the Martinsville Mustangs. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[WILSON TOBS NOTEBOOK: Rainout leaves Tobs stuck in skid for CPL All-Star break]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/coastal-plain-league-glance-july-7-2024-330467</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-07T22:01:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Coastal Plain League Glance, July 7, 2024]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-july-8-9-2024-330462</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-07T22:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, July 8-9, 2024]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/major-parties-leave-me-politically-homeless-330498</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-07T20:08:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Major parties leave me politically homeless]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_6703a388-b9ec-5904-92dd-a012e81ec2f8.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[Major parties leave me politically homeless]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/new-library-books-young-adult-books-arrive-in-time-for-summer-reading-330488</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-07T19:18:39.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[New library books: Young adult books arrive in time for summer reading]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The Wilson County Public Library's main branch at 249 Nash St. N. is shown.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[New library books: Young adult books arrive in time for summer reading]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/county-volunteer-fire-departments-switch-to-viper-radio-system-330210</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-07T13:25:27.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[County volunteer fire departments switch to VIPER radio system]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_35bb137d-c8e3-5712-a50a-bf0994ff8463.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Bakertown Volunteer Fire Chief Kevin Gardner, right, and Community Preparedness Coordinator Rodney Dancy of Wilson County Emergency Management demonstrate how firefighters will use the VIPER communications system. The county’s 15 volunteer fire departments made the switch from analog radios Monday.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[County volunteer fire departments switch to VIPER radio system]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/robert-fred-powell-330481</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-07T13:20:37.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Robert Fred Powell]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_d53d9b33-e908-5725-bb94-72d926b3c5b2.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Robert Fred Powell]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/wilson-part-of-trial-to-determine-tastiest-tomato-327208</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-07T03:13:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wilson part of trial to determine tastiest tomato]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_ea0622ab-119d-51cb-af71-29339a0f6acf.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Isabel Tremble, a North Carolina State University student interning in Wilson County’s N.C. Cooperative Extension office, will lead a tomato taste-testing project July 15 at the Wilson County Agricultural Center.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Wilson part of trial to determine tastiest tomato]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/pitt-county-ends-post-13-season-with-game-4-rout-330456</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-06T08:44:46.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Pitt County ends Post 13 season with game 4 rout]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_e1dae5b7-9761-5196-a6cb-b0065a7aaed8.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Post 13's J.D. Graziani (11) walks back to the dugout after his pop foul was caught by Pitt County Post 39 first baseman ?? to end the third inning of Friday's Area I East Division semifinals series game 4 at Fleming Stadium. Paul Durham | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Pitt County ends Post 13 season with game 4 rout]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/wilson-scorches-newport-12-1-in-ncll-ages-7-8-opening-round-330455</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-06T08:42:28.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wilson scorches Newport 12-1 in NCLL Ages 7-8 opening round]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_bd3e6237-66b9-5d3e-92d1-977dfd2ba247.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Maxton Warren of Wilson City takes off from second base during a game Friday, July 5, against Newport in the North Carolina Little League Ages 7-8 tournament at Gillette Baseball Complex. Wilson City Little League]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Wilson scorches Newport 12-1 in NCLL Ages 7-8 opening round]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/tobs-skid-deepens-at-martinsville-330454</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-06T08:38:44.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Tobs’ skid deepens at Martinsville]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_5d6853de-513b-52c2-be78-e17ff23e53b1.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Tobs third baseman Jared Beebe (24), making a throw to first base during a game Monday, July 1, at Fleming Stadium, doubled in a run in Wilson's 11-5 loss Friday at Martinsville Mustangs. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Tobs’ skid deepens at Martinsville]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/coastal-plain-league-glance-july-5-2024-330453</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-06T08:36:53.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Coastal Plain League Glance, July 5, 2024]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-july-6-7-2024-330442</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-05T21:48:37.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, July 6-7, 2024]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/firefighters-rescue-man-from-burning-house-330345</loc>
    <news:news>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-07-05T17:05:35.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Firefighters rescue man from burning house]]>
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    <![CDATA[Wilson County EMS left a patient’s wheelchair behind after he was rescued from a burning Kenan Street home Wednesday. Christopher Long | Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Firefighters rescue man from burning house]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/the-spot-sports-complex-will-serve-community-330392</loc>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-05T16:30:31.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[The SPOT sports complex will serve community]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[The SPOT is close to starting construction on a 10-acre sports complex on Wooten Boulevard behind Fred’s Food Club.]]>
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      <![CDATA[The SPOT sports complex will serve community]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/entertainment-plus/boykin-series-27-celebrates-diverse-musical-talents-330414</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-07-05T15:51:15.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Boykin Series 27 celebrates diverse musical talents]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[The Malpass Brothers play at the Boykin Center April 25. Contributed photo]]>
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      <![CDATA[Boykin Series 27 celebrates diverse musical talents]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/heat-wave-rate-increase-hit-july-electric-bills-330407</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-05T15:27:16.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Heat wave, rate increase hit July electric bills]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[City of Wilson spokeswoman Rebecca Agner suggests keeping the thermostat set between 78-80 degrees to cut down on costs.]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Heat wave, rate increase hit July electric bills]]>
    </image:title>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/small-town-america-finds-its-voice-330389</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-07-05T14:36:42.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Small-town America finds its voice]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[A man rises to speak at a town meeting in Norman Rockwell’s 1943 painting “Freedom of Speech,” published in The Saturday Evening Post. The illustration is now widely used as an internet meme.]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Small-town America finds its voice]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/elm-city-commissioners-conspicuous-absences-330388</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-07-05T14:29:15.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Elm City commissioners’ conspicuous absences]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_3854073f-ce35-5438-be3c-d991e800164b.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[Elm City commissioners’ conspicuous absences]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/tobs-split-with-peppers-on-fourth-330347</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-05T10:45:23.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Tobs ‘split’ with Peppers on Fourth]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <![CDATA[Wilson Tobs left fielder Hector Candelas, making a catch during a game July 2 at Fleming Stadium, singled and scored a run in the Tobs' 5-1 loss Thursday at Tri-City Chili Peppers in Colonial Heights, Va. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Tobs ‘split’ with Peppers on Fourth]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/coastal-plain-league-glance-july-4-2024-330346</loc>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-05T10:07:47.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Coastal Plain League Glance, July 4, 2024]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/post-13-cant-keep-up-with-pitt-co-in-game-3-slugfest-330334</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-07-05T09:53:16.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Post 13 can’t keep up with Pitt Co. in game 3 slugfest]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_8ec14dfc-2117-5e5f-bcb1-5e8e51f11d7e.jpg</image:loc>
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    <![CDATA[Wilson Post 13 shortstop J.D. Graziani (11)  forces out Pitt County Post 39's Rooke Knittle during game 2 of the teams' Area I East Division semifinals series Wednesday at Fleming Stadium. Graziani doubled in Wilson's 13-10 loss Thursday in game 3 in Winterville.  Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Post 13 can’t keep up with Pitt Co. in game 3 slugfest]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/save-our-kids-330387</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-07-05T09:21:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Save our kids]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <![CDATA[The Wilson Times welcomes letters to the editor of 350 words or fewer. Letters should be signed with the writer’s name and hometown. Include a phone number for verification purposes. Phone numbers are not published. Email your letter to the editor to letters@wilsontimes.com.]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Save our kids]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/william-dexter-strickland-330373</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-07-05T09:04:49.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[William Dexter Strickland]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_6b54411e-7eb5-5b60-9f29-db1be7855e76.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[William Dexter Strickland]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/school-district-serving-up-free-summer-meals-329831</loc>
    <news:news>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-05T03:23:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[School district serving up free summer meals]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_fd348731-4a7d-567e-93d5-29a726f8ccc9.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Emily Bunn, Wilson County Schools nutrition manager, prepares meals during a mobile stop at Toisnot Park. The Summer Food Service Program ensures kids are fed during the summer months while they’re away from school.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[School district serving up free summer meals]]>
    </image:title>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/soccer-box-2015-girls-headed-to-us-youth-futsal-nationals-330245</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-04T23:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Soccer Box 2015 Girls headed to US Youth Futsal nationals]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Alexis Thomas, left, dribbles the ball while her Soccer Box Futbol Club 2015 Girls U-9 teammate Finley Shumate, right, pursues her during a drill Tuesday at Springfield Middle School's gym. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Soccer Box 2015 Girls headed to US Youth Futsal nationals]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-july-5-6-2024-330242</loc>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-04T23:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, July 5-6, 2024]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/congress-refuses-to-pass-border-bill-330291</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-07-04T18:08:49.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Congress refuses to pass border bill]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_396fcb51-edf1-5815-9abb-1f6528039601.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[Congress refuses to pass border bill]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/fontenot-works-hard-for-all-wilson-constituents-330290</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-07-04T18:02:11.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Fontenot works hard for all Wilson constituents]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[The Wilson Times welcomes letters to the editor of 350 words or fewer. Letters should be signed with the writer’s name and hometown. Include a phone number for verification purposes. Phone numbers are not published. Email your letter to the editor to letters@wilsontimes.com.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Fontenot works hard for all Wilson constituents]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/man-charged-with-shooting-at-house-car-330246</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-04T10:52:09.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Man charged with shooting at house, car]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_acb304f4-3aa2-53ee-9f64-93cf9ef5354e.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Jahterius Antwan Mercer]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Man charged with shooting at house, car]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/deed-transfers/deed-transfers-wilson-county-transactions-from-june-24-28-329987</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-07-04T08:52:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Deed transfers: Wilson County transactions from June 24-28]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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      <![CDATA[Deed transfers: Wilson County transactions from June 24-28]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/marlins-squeeze-past-tobs-in-11-innings-330237</loc>
    <news:news>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-04T08:48:07.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Marlins squeeze past Tobs in 11 innings]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_cac48c77-4048-54ed-b142-7684663cc8bb.jpg</image:loc>
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    <![CDATA[Morehead City Marlins outfielder Keenan Taylor, right, slides safely into third base ahead of the tag of Wilson Tobs' Jack Kail during a game Tuesday, July 2, at Fleming Stadium. Taylor drove in four runs, including a game-tying home run in the bottom of the ninth inning of the Marlins' 6-5 win in 11 innings Wednesday in Morehead City. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Marlins squeeze past Tobs in 11 innings]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/coastal-plain-league-glance-july-3-2024-330238</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-04T08:46:36.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Coastal Plain League Glance, July 3, 2024]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/bartons-gorman-switches-hats-for-little-league-postseason-330236</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-04T07:28:28.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Barton’s Gorman switches hats for Little League postseason]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_564b7408-5fe5-5ba3-b97c-921356987ab4.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson City Little League Ages 7-8 all-stars head coach Keith Gorman, right, directs players, including his son, Beau, left, during the handshake line following a game in the N.C. Little League District 6 tournament June 20 at Gillette Baseball Complex. Wilson City Little League]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Barton’s Gorman switches hats for Little League postseason]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/post-13-evens-series-by-blanking-pitt-co-3-0-330229</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-04T07:06:45.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Post 13 evens series by blanking Pitt Co. 3-0]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_02e48df2-1c38-5440-b304-3cc9ecdf064b.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Post 13's Gage Lockhart throws a pitch during an Area I East Division playoff series game against Pitt County Post 39 on Wednesday, July 3, at Fleming Stadium. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Post 13 evens series by blanking Pitt Co. 3-0]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/vietnam-veterans-reconnect-after-53-years-330122</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-04T06:39:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Vietnam veterans reconnect after 53 years]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Richard Howell, left, and Jesse Garcia, middle, served together in Vietnam in 1970-71.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Vietnam veterans reconnect after 53 years]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/church-news-churches-plan-bible-school-330226</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-07-04T06:35:32.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Church News: Churches plan Bible school]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[Church News submissions can be emailed to churchnews@wilsontimes.com, mailed to The Wilson Times, Attn: Church News, P.O. Box 2447, Wilson, NC 27894 or dropped off at the newspaper’s 126 Nash St. office during business hours. Announcements are not accepted by phone. The deadline is 5 p.m. each Wednesday for publication in Friday editions.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Church News: Churches plan Bible school]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/bakertown-volunteer-fire-department-improves-response-rating-330117</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-04T06:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Bakertown Volunteer Fire Department improves response rating]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[From left, Wilson County Manager Ron Hunt, Commissioner Sherry Lucas, Bakertown Fire Chief Kevin Gardner and N.C. Office of State Fire Marshal rating inspector Lee Kennedy are pictured Tuesday. Bakertown’s fire response rating improved from 9s to 6.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Bakertown Volunteer Fire Department improves response rating]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/as-much-as-is-needed-as-little-as-possible-330223</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-03T21:07:40.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[As much as is needed, as little as possible]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_9ad64817-0e43-563e-974f-816198163fac.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[E.J. Proctor Story]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[As much as is needed, as little as possible]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-july-4-5-2024-330222</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-03T21:04:24.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, July 4-5, 2024]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/judge-denies-restraining-order-against-elm-city-330200</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-03T15:02:36.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Judge denies restraining order against 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_19c7e28f-3a14-59c7-a14f-f300a4ad3071.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Mayor Tawanda Moore, left, and Mayor Pro Tem Tammie Atkinson are named in a motion seeking an injunction and temporary restraining order against the town of Elm City. Superior Court Judge L. Lamont Wiggins denied the motion on Tuesday and scheduled a hearing for July 15.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Judge denies restraining order against Elm City]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/police-fire-chiefs-face-staffing-challenges-330110</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-03T14:09:39.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Police, fire chiefs face staffing challenges]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_e86cd0a2-bd23-56b3-a0a9-5a3e1bf07466.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Fire/Rescue Services firefighters and Wilson police officers work together to secure a fire scene while crews extinguish the flames.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Police, fire chiefs face staffing challenges]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/nc-baseball-museum-packed-with-states-heritage-330013</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-03T13:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[NC Baseball Museum packed with state's heritage]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_905898ac-84a9-5b50-aff4-d0d5a8598538.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[A.J. Hatu, a lifelong New York Yankees fan, stops to admire a Mickey Mantle signed ball at the museum. Christopher Long |  Wilsonian]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[NC Baseball Museum packed with state's heritage]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/truck-camper-destroyed-in-bp-fire-330108</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-03T11:00:27.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Truck, camper destroyed in BP fire]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_3dc8a8cc-8c66-5b22-b93d-e7897cbf2641.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[A truck and camper were destroyed in a Tuesday fire at a BP gas station on Raleigh Road Parkway. No one was injured.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Truck, camper destroyed in BP fire]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/artist-sought-for-elm-city-mural-featuring-the-late-harvey-reid-jr-330079</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-03T10:26:55.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Artist sought for Elm City mural featuring the late Harvey Reid Jr.]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_3dcb43ed-9f32-5be4-a819-cd711e10248d.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Arts and the town of Elm City are seeking an artist to paint a mural on the side of the former Elm City Furniture building.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Artist sought for Elm City mural featuring the late Harvey Reid Jr.]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/hughes-dillard-330151</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-03T09:41:43.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Hughes  Dillard]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_3ec58bff-c890-55d8-842b-56125715c603.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Hughes  Dillard]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/post-13-hammered-by-pitt-co-in-area-i-playoff-opener-330075</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-03T08:52:37.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Post 13 hammered by Pitt Co. in Area I playoff opener]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_74b326ec-2be8-5801-bd2d-cd4de40c05b3.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Post 13's Mason Sasser, shown during a game June 22 at Fleming Stadium, had one of Wilson's four hits in a 15-1 loss to Pitt County Post 39 on Tuesday, July 2, in the first game of their Area I East Division semifinals series at Pitt Community College. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Post 13 hammered by Pitt Co. in Area I playoff opener]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/tobs-offense-falters-again-in-loss-to-marlins-330073</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-03T08:43:05.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Tobs offense falters again in loss to Marlins]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_350a48a8-27fd-5d83-acad-b0e7ff4bedc0.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Tobs shortstop Colby Ott attempts to put the tag on sliding Morehead City Marlins base runner Keenan Taylor (28) during a game Tuesday, July 2, at Fleming Stadium. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Tobs offense falters again in loss to Marlins]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/coastal-plain-league-glance-july-2-2024-330067</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-03T08:41:11.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Coastal Plain League Glance, July 2, 2024]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-july-3-4-2024-330066</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-03T08:27:06.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, July 3-4, 2024]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/how-could-a-few-decide-for-so-many-330031</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-02T15:59:33.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[How could a few decide for so many?]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_def5cf70-9fb8-5c67-bc3e-228e7fe7f07b.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[A Wilson County worker places caution tape around the site where a century-old monument was removed from the Wilson County Courthouse plaza on May 22.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[How could a few decide for so many?]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/preserve-spirit-of-independence-day-330030</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-02T15:55:09.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Preserve spirit of Independence Day]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_847ad8b6-467a-5ce4-91aa-553116966992.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Stock photo | WikiImages via Pixabay ]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Preserve spirit of Independence Day]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/county-hires-engineer-for-capital-projects-330019</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-02T14:53:23.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[County hires engineer for capital projects]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_9df2fb2a-6aab-5e44-8e97-4df190c89f58.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Brajesh Tiwari]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[County hires engineer for capital projects]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/church-operated-thrift-shop-helps-others-330015</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-02T13:41:19.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Church-operated thrift shop helps others]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_72183328-043c-56cd-b255-9446aab3eb55.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Church volunteer Jan Owens restocks the children’s section at Second Blessings thrift shop in Elm City.  Olivia Neeley | For the Wilsonian]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Church-operated thrift shop helps others]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/gregory-lee-galperin-330034</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-02T12:00:54.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Gregory Lee Galperin]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_7dfcd365-c8a1-5764-8d8c-ac1c26f4d592.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Gregory Lee Galperin]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/post-13-looks-to-hit-reset-for-postseason-330077</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-02T12:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Post 13 looks to hit reset for postseason]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_5e103ce5-2410-5a1c-adca-7efe82cb37c3.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Post 13 head coach Matt Ballance walks on the field at Fleming Stadium during a game June 24. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Post 13 looks to hit reset for postseason]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/golf-tourney-raises-105k-for-miracle-league-329937</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-02T11:40:25.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Golf tourney raises $10.5K for Miracle League]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_80e792de-cb45-5c93-85a8-b3cff8145bf0.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Zack Jordan, right, helped raise $10,500 for Wilson’s Miracle League in the second annual Teeing Up with Zack fundraising golf  tournament. Also pictured from left are Kelsey Newsome of the Wilson Parks and Recreation Department and event organizers and volunteers Dennis Jordan and Taylor Jordan.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Golf tourney raises $10.5K for Miracle League]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/sharpsburg-mayor-faces-3rd-dwi-since-december-329947</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-02T11:17:30.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Sharpsburg mayor faces 3rd DWI since December]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_e43eedae-56c9-55bf-a47c-cd8cb098bfc5.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Robert Williams]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Sharpsburg mayor faces 3rd DWI since December]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/larry-kelley-thompson-330018</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-02T10:58:31.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Larry Kelley Thompson]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_b953309b-cf08-5fb8-bc2f-5f5da17951cd.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Larry Kelley Thompson]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/mildred-davis-329995</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-02T09:27:16.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Mildred  Davis]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_e7de3af4-abdd-5d7f-8b29-e94b75238eb4.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Mildred  Davis]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/teresa-hooker-329994</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
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          <![CDATA[Teresa  Hooker]]>
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      <![CDATA[Teresa  Hooker]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/pamela-lee-329993</loc>
    <news:news>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-02T09:21:04.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Pamela  Lee]]>
        </news:title>
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      <![CDATA[Pamela  Lee]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/betty-ann-varnell-lewis-329992</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-02T08:06:13.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Betty Ann Varnell Lewis]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
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      <![CDATA[Betty Ann Varnell Lewis]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/tobs-cede-east-lead-to-pilots-in-2-1-loss-329935</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-01T23:30:51.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Tobs cede East lead to Pilots in 2-1 loss]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[Wilson Tobs head coach Noah Cartwright, left, and pitching coach Ted Bergquist watch the action from the top step of the Fleming Stadium home dugout during a game against the Peninsula Pilots on Monday, July 1. The Tobs lost 2-1 to fall into second place in the Coastal Plain League's East Division. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Tobs cede East lead to Pilots in 2-1 loss]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/coastal-plain-league-glance-july-1-2024-329932</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-01T23:28:02.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Coastal Plain League Glance, July 1, 2024]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-july-2-3-2024-329928</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-01T21:14:40.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, July 2-3, 2024]]>
        </news:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/simply-natural-opens-its-doors-in-wilson-329848</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-01T12:54:29.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Simply Natural opens its doors in Wilson]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wyatt Clodfelter, left, and sister Charlotte Clodfelter were some of the first to enjoy the new Simply Natural Creamery in Wilson during its grand opening Monday morning. Christopher Long | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Simply Natural opens its doors in Wilson]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/norvis-dupree-jr-329875</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-01T11:16:19.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Norvis  Dupree, Jr.]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
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      <![CDATA[Norvis  Dupree, Jr.]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/ashley-pigford-329874</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-01T11:05:54.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Ashley  Pigford]]>
        </news:title>
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      <![CDATA[Ashley  Pigford]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/rachel-hunt-kicks-off-campaign-farm-tour-here-329826</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-01T10:49:51.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Rachel Hunt kicks off campaign farm tour here]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <![CDATA[Rachel Hunt mingled and spoke with supporters before and after her speech during Saturday’s campaign rally at Sharp Farms. Christopher Long | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Rachel Hunt kicks off campaign farm tour here]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/use-fireworks-safely-to-avoid-injury-329804</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-07-01T10:07:19.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Use fireworks safely to avoid injury]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[A man sets off fireworks on First Street last year.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Use fireworks safely to avoid injury]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/coastal-plain-league-glance-june-30-2024-329800</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-30T22:59:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Coastal Plain League Glance, June 30, 2024]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/down-to-business-north-state-branches-out-into-cybersecurity-329746</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-30T11:06:57.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Down to Business: North State branches out into cybersecurity]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_10d0ee81-b33a-533e-904b-330974d087e3.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Bill O'Boyle, CEO of North State Consulting LLC, is pictured at The Oak Room at North State.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Down to Business: North State branches out into cybersecurity]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/tobs-heat-up-hammer-yard-gnomes-16-6-329798</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-30T09:39:40.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Tobs heat up, hammer Yard Gnomes, 16-6]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_1f05cde7-82c4-5c0a-9ddb-e08b84eccdc9.jpg</image:loc>
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    <![CDATA[Wilson Tobs outfielder Hector Candela hits a two-run double during a game against the Greenville Yard Gnomes on Saturday, June 29, at Fleming Stadium. Candelas drove in four runs in Wilson's 16-6 win in eight innings. Joni Shelton | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Tobs heat up, hammer Yard Gnomes, 16-6]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/coastal-plain-league-glance-june-29-2024-329793</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-30T08:55:47.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Coastal Plain League Glance, June 29, 2024]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-june-30-july-1-2024-329792</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-30T08:53:32.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, June 30-July 1, 2024]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/deed-transfers/deed-transfers-wilson-county-transactions-from-june-17-21-329679</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-30T07:08:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Deed transfers: Wilson County transactions from June 17-21]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Deed transfers: Wilson County transactions from June 17-21]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/jacob-eddie-brantley-329787</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-29T11:29:42.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Jacob Eddie Brantley]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Jacob Eddie Brantley]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/post-13-flops-in-regular-season-finale-at-wayne-county-329785</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-29T09:37:54.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Post 13 flops in regular-season finale at Wayne County]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_b22db68a-b566-543c-80ee-1307e3c63b1c.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Post 13's Landon Coleman, running home during a game June 24 at Fleming Stadium, drove in three runs Friday in Wilson's 12-9 loss at Wayne County. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Post 13 flops in regular-season finale at Wayne County]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/tobs-pummel-salamanders-11-6-329775</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-29T00:31:53.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Tobs pummel Salamanders 11-6]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_83b3791c-b3dc-5098-af84-7c1cf5a09e9b.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Tobs outfielder Mackenzie Wainwright runs toward home during a game June 25 at Fleming Stadium. Wainwright belted his ninth home run of the summer Friday in Wilson's 11-6 victory at Holly Springs. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Tobs pummel Salamanders 11-6]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/key-white-hicks-whitehead-claim-junior-olympic-state-titles-for-wide-awake-329774</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-29T00:30:18.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Key-White, Hicks, Whitehead claim Junior Olympic state titles for Wide Awake]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_1d149346-3e5a-56c4-b09c-765414264c3b.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Members of Wilson Wide Awake Elite Track Club display the medals they've won at  meets this summer, including the USATF North Carolina Junior Olympic Championships last weekend, June 22-23, in Concord. Wilson Wide Awake Elite Track Club]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Key-White, Hicks, Whitehead claim Junior Olympic state titles for Wide Awake]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-june-29-30-2024-329767</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-29T00:15:58.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, June 29-30, 2024]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/coastal-plain-league-glance-june-28-2024-329764</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-29T00:12:10.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Coastal Plain League Glance, June 28, 2024]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/county-asks-residents-to-voluntarily-conserve-water-329752</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-28T17:07:35.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[County asks residents to voluntarily conserve water]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_b36dbefe-75cf-5e0d-a4d8-6fc408f8b22a.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Brandon Dollar, Wilson County Water Services technician, prepares to monitor elevated water storage tank levels in the county’s Southwest water district Friday.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[County asks residents to voluntarily conserve water]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/police-fire-chiefs-address-staffing-challenges-329750</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-28T16:38:18.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Police, fire chiefs address staffing challenges]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_a290f5ec-3886-5745-8fff-cb3300a03ef2.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Fire/Rescue and Wilson Police Department work together to secure the scene of a fire while extinguishing the flames. Christopher Long | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Police, fire chiefs address staffing challenges]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/super-soaked-satisfaction-as-park-opens-329720</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-28T14:27:39.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Super-soaked satisfaction as park opens]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_9fe9b6f8-7da9-5d71-9639-3b66999fd6a2.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Mayor Carlton Stevens prepares to push the button opening the All-Children’s Splash Pad on Thursday. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Super-soaked satisfaction as park opens]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/farmers-battle-hot-dry-conditions-329636</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-28T13:06:52.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Farmers battle hot, dry conditions]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[David Blalock of Blalock Farms is concerned that the recent heat wave and dry weather could affect the tobacco crop this year. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-28T12:24:45.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Burlington opens doors, donates $5,000 to Jones Elementary]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_aaff1ded-ec98-5d67-984f-c8e246ab89bd.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Customers shop at Burlington’s Wilson location, which opened its doors Friday morning. The retail store is located in the corner building beside Five Below in the Heritage Crossing shopping center.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Burlington opens doors, donates $5,000 to Jones Elementary]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/chinese-taipei-team-bombards-tobs-9-1-in-exhibition-game-329658</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-28T10:35:35.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Chinese Taipei team bombards Tobs 9-1 in exhibition game]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[Wilson Tobs players hang out on the bench before an exhibition game against the Chinese Taipei national collegiate team Thursday, June 27, at Fleming Stadium. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Chinese Taipei team bombards Tobs 9-1 in exhibition game]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/entertainment-plus/sounds-of-summer-concerts-resume-at-first-christian-church-328980</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-28T09:44:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Sounds of Summer concerts resume at First Christian Church]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Ginger Jones-Robinson]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Sounds of Summer concerts resume at First Christian Church]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/church-news-churches-plan-weekly-services-329424</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-28T08:36:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Church news: Churches plan weekly services]]>
        </news:title>
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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: Churches plan weekly services]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/post-13-slide-continues-at-pitt-county-329629</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-28T08:24:28.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Post 13 slide continues at Pitt County]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_7a3e4f39-cfa6-576a-b4b4-7e85bd641634.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Post 13 head coach Matt Ballance, right, talks to players Landon Coleman (22) and Peyton Clay during a game Wednesday, June 26, at Fleming Stadium. Clay had a hit while Coleman took the mound loss for Wilson in a 9-2 loss Thursday at Pitt County Post 39. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Post 13 slide continues at Pitt County]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/above-and-beyond-the-call-allen-pockets-pair-of-prestigious-officiating-honors-in-his-37th-year-329628</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-28T01:25:58.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Above and beyond the call: Allen pockets pair of prestigious officiating honors in his 37th year]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_b687b235-bd15-522a-9e5a-86f94964c5a3.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Referee Babe Allen signals first down during a game at Fike on Sept. 16, 2022. Paul Durham | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Above and beyond the call: Allen pockets pair of prestigious officiating honors in his 37th year]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/fulks-friendliness-never-forgotten-329627</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-28T01:23:05.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Fulks’ friendliness never forgotten]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_52d4d20b-8e52-5f61-bc67-04adcf2faf64.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[In this undated photo, referee Steve Fulks gives a fist-bump to a player as he leads the teams out for a youth soccer match at Gillette Soccer Complex. Susan Myers | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Fulks’ friendliness never forgotten]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/coastal-plain-league-glance-june-27-2024-329625</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-28T00:54:02.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Coastal Plain League Glance, June 27, 2024]]>
        </news:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-june-28-29-2024-329624</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-28T00:52:20.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, June 28-29, 2024]]>
        </news:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/book-bus-makes-local-stops-329609</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-27T17:38:03.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Book Bus makes local stops]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_e793da36-d6c5-5757-a659-49a3c1e85f88.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The Book Bus roll through communities bring books and snacks to kids from zero to 18. Amanda Dixon | Butner-Creedmoor News]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Book Bus makes local stops]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/namen-horne-jr-329591</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-27T11:59:43.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Namen  Horne, Jr.]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_063da9bc-6122-5278-883d-c1f5fdb35555.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Namen  Horne, Jr.]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/dance-studio-bs-legacy-lives-on-329309</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-27T10:19:52.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Dance Studio B’s legacy lives on]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_7a6514d1-bd6e-5659-af6b-583f4fa1b0c7.jpg</image:loc>
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    <![CDATA[Trish Bradshaw, left, and Hunter Peebles embrace after Dance Studio B’s recital this month. The women announced that Dance Studio B and Hunter’s Dance Studio would merge after Bradshaw had to move out of her downtown studio space.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Dance Studio B’s legacy lives on]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/roger-dale-batchelor-329480</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-27T10:08:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Roger Dale Batchelor]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_74287e41-8430-5021-bc49-ad9a3f5ea0a0.jpg</image:loc>
    
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      <![CDATA[Roger Dale Batchelor]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/hospital-ceo-urges-change-in-housing-services-329297</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-27T09:41:07.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Hospital CEO urges change in housing services]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_956b3876-ce7a-55cf-b565-23cdd0d4009b.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Chris Munton]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Hospital CEO urges change in housing services]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/jeffrey-allen-ratley-329479</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-27T09:34:57.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Jeffrey Allen Ratley]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
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      <![CDATA[Jeffrey Allen Ratley]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/bettie-cornelia-rosell-329296</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-27T04:13:26.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Bettie Cornelia Rosell]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_623b2ae5-5340-5166-baa7-1ab1c4c68403.jpg</image:loc>
    
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      <![CDATA[Bettie Cornelia Rosell]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/tournament-helps-pink-ladies-328984</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-27T02:05:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Tournament helps Pink Ladies]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_f0e425ed-e0f8-53ef-99ed-201771b74cf7.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Fishin’ for a Cure gave $5,000 to the Pink Ladies of Wilson, a Tee’d Off at Breast Cancer golf tournament partner organization, to assist with its work helping local breast cancer patients. From left are Becky High with Fishin’ for a Cure and Tricia Keller, Pat Chesson and Beth Rhyne with the Pink Ladies of Wilson.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Tournament helps Pink Ladies]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/bull-city-denies-wcll-district-6-ages-10-12-crown-329289</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-27T00:26:23.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Bull City denies WCLL District 6 Ages 10-12 crown]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_67601095-8240-5730-809d-38a0eb444235.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson City head coach Jon Smith talks to his players during the N.C. Little League District 6 Ages 10-12 tournament championship game against Bull City on Wednesday, June 26, at Southern Bank Stadium. Elija Johnson | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Bull City denies WCLL District 6 Ages 10-12 crown]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/post-13-power-negated-by-roanoke-7-5-329284</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-27T00:15:29.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Post 13 power negated by Roanoke, 7-5]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_990a26b5-38a3-5a89-bb9f-efa04543e29d.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Post 13's Jake Flowers (12) slides into second base during an American Legion baseball game against Roanoke Post 37 on Wednesday, June 26, at Fleming Stadium. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Post 13 power negated by Roanoke, 7-5]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/coastal-plain-league-glance-june-26-2024-329282</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-26T22:42:48.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Coastal Plain League Glance, June 26, 2024]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/in-sports-and-in-life-we-need-our-teammates-329256</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-26T22:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[In sports and in life, we need our teammates]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_1e0d41b9-fb31-5e37-a08a-7afdd41799bd.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[E.J. Proctor Story]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[In sports and in life, we need our teammates]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-june-27-28-2024-329258</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-26T21:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, June 27-28, 2024]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/campers-get-crime-scene-lesson-from-deputies-329169</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-26T15:29:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Campers get crime scene lesson from deputies]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_568beda7-707a-56e5-a10f-cd5cdc37c769.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Deputy Felicia Simmons explains fingerprint identification to students in the Crime Scene Science Summer Camp. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Campers get crime scene lesson from deputies]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/circle-k-opens-with-states-first-krystal-restaurant-329196</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-26T14:43:31.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Circle K opens with state’s first Krystal restaurant]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <![CDATA[Krystal field trainer Lisa Alford, left, gives Wilson resident Tomeka Evans her order. The Circle K on Raleigh Road Parkway near Interstate 95 held its grand reopening Wednesday.]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Circle K opens with state’s first Krystal restaurant]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/camp-focuses-on-crime-scenes-329101</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-06-26T13:48:37.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Camp focuses on crime scenes]]>
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    <![CDATA[WT-LOC-PATHS-2-6-28-2024-DW]]>
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      <![CDATA[Camp focuses on crime scenes]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/entertainment-plus/ease-on-down-the-road-to-vision-show-328929</loc>
    <news:news>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-26T08:35:43.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[‘Ease On Down the Road’ to Vision show]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Performers rehearse for “Dazzling Sounds of Broadway.” The Vision Community Theatre Group show will be presented at the Boykin Center at 7 p.m. Saturday.]]>
    </image:caption>
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      <![CDATA[‘Ease On Down the Road’ to Vision show]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/tobs-walk-off-8-7-vs-holly-springs-328928</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-26T08:27:21.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Tobs walk off, 8-7, vs. Holly Springs]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[Wilson Tobs' Mackenzie Wainwright (1) is congratulated by teammate Hector Candelas (39) after Wainwright scored a run during a game  against the Holly Springs Salamanders on Tuesday, June 25, at Fleming Stadium. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Tobs walk off, 8-7, vs. Holly Springs]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/barton-college-announces-2024-graduates-329046</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-26T07:50:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Barton College announces 2024 graduates]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_1b789e6c-8342-5629-ab74-a47b093a1b8d.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Andrew Howard of Sims receives his Bachelor of Science degree in business administration and Master of Business Administration in strategic leadership from Barton College President Doug Searcy at the school’s 122nd commencement.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Barton College announces 2024 graduates]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/fraternity-awards-scholarships-328982</loc>
    <news:news>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-26T07:47:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Fraternity awards scholarships]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <![CDATA[The Beta Beta Beta Chapter of Omega Psi Phi awarded two scholarships recently. The chapter presented $2,000 to Thaddeus Tucker of Hunt High School and $1,000 to Jaden Wooten of Beddingfield High School. From left are the students with fraternity members Tim Farmer, Thaddeus Tucker, Jaden Wooten, Bill Myers and Randolph Sessoms.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Fraternity awards scholarships]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/wilson-city-ages-10-12-all-stars-survive-3rd-straight-elimination-game-zap-south-durham-8-4-328927</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-26T00:15:23.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wilson City Ages 10-12 all-stars survive 3rd straight elimination game, zap South Durham 8-4]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_232ecca1-854a-51a4-b377-7457f700c044.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson City Little League's C.J. Simmons (24) makes an infield throw during an N.C. Little League District 6 Ages 10-12 tournament game against South Durham on Tuesday, June 25, at Southern Bank Stadium. Elija Johnson | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Wilson City Ages 10-12 all-stars survive 3rd straight elimination game, zap South Durham 8-4]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/coastal-plain-league-glance-june-25-2024-328924</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-25T23:23:04.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Coastal Plain League Glance, June 25, 2024]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-june-26-27-2024-328918</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-25T23:20:04.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, June 26-27, 2024]]>
        </news:title>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/climate-smart-practices-preserve-farmland-328746</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-25T16:20:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Climate-smart practices preserve farmland]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_19a4c150-afb0-510e-b01e-d93af7635b30.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson livestock farmer R.C. Hunt speaks at a May 21 press conference seeking congressional support of farmers’ conservation efforts.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Climate-smart practices preserve farmland]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/democrats-dirty-dozen-328772</loc>
    <news:news>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-25T16:14:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Democrats’ dirty dozen]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_b75e08a8-3474-5a39-9498-ba9ba186b5fe.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[Democrats’ dirty dozen]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/making-sure-they-have-everything-they-need-backpack-fundraiser-underway-328738</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-25T14:39:43.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[‘Making sure they have everything they need’: Backpack fundraiser underway]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_7b60c529-1696-51f6-a232-4ae65ae12a7f.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Chick-fil-A team member Carli Evans, right, smiles as Frederick Douglass Elementary School Principal Casey Wester prepares a beverage during the annual Bucks for Backpacks fundraiser Tuesday.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[‘Making sure they have everything they need’: Backpack fundraiser underway]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/wilson-community-college-students-receive-degrees-328737</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-25T13:26:08.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wilson Community College students receive degrees]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_3bcae0cd-499c-5c18-8d96-94359fbd5b3a.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Community College graduates from a line before the 2024 commencement ceremony begins at Fike High School.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Wilson Community College students receive degrees]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/james-steven-fulks-ph-d-328844</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-25T13:23:47.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[James Steven Fulks  Ph. D]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_485e6dd8-7762-5c9e-a5a8-e795f5bdcff2.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[James Steven Fulks  Ph. D]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/wccs-nursing-program-has-high-tech-patient-328357</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-25T10:52:46.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[WCC’s nursing program has high-tech patient]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_d0efd0c3-40d1-52d2-aa31-93b819f6a996.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Community College nursing students Kiara Rhodes and Megan Conti, left, and Devin Fowler and Joy Hood, right, medically assess HAL, the program’s new high-fidelity patient simulator.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[WCC’s nursing program has high-tech patient]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/veterans-memorial-monument-unveiled-328643</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-25T10:42:06.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Veterans Memorial Monument unveiled]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_1d77d73b-defa-5fa9-b97b-95e383eda614.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Jason Michael Carroll sings the National Anthem and Mike Turner, city manager of Creedmoor places his hand over his heart to honor America. Amanda Dixon | Butner-Creedmoor News]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Veterans Memorial Monument unveiled]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/st-james-receives-food-lion-grant-328637</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-25T09:53:16.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[St. James receives Food Lion grant]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_b27292fe-eff0-57d5-bbe6-2bf7795b95d9.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[St. James Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) has been awarded a $1,200 grant from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation. The church holds a food drive twice a month.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[St. James receives Food Lion grant]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/wilson-bats-wake-up-whip-ahoskie-8-1-328623</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-24T23:49:38.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wilson bats wake up, whip Ahoskie 8-1]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_62321890-c79c-572e-86d0-96c560397495.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Post 13's Maurice Love (18) runs toward third base as the ball skips behind him during a game against Ahoskie Post 102 on Monday, June 24, at Fleming Stadium. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Wilson bats wake up, whip Ahoskie 8-1]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/wilson-stays-alive-in-ncll-district-6-ages-10-12-tourney-gets-rematch-with-south-durham-328622</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-24T23:47:15.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wilson stays alive in NCLL District 6 Ages 10-12 tourney, gets rematch with South Durham]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_2a8f101c-c822-583e-b566-5628e8da3abc.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson City Little League Ages 10-12 all-star C.J. Simmons (24) signals at third base during a game against South Durham in the N.C. Little League District 6 Ages 10-12 tournament Saturday, June 22, at Gillette Baseball Complex. Simmons drove in two runs Monday in Wilson's 15-5 defeat of Morrisville to set up a rematch Tuesday against South Durham. Wilson City Little League]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Wilson stays alive in NCLL District 6 Ages 10-12 tourney, gets rematch with South Durham]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/chinese-taipei-team-to-invade-fleming-for-friendly-exhibition-game-328621</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-24T23:44:14.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Chinese Taipei team to invade Fleming for friendly exhibition game]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_31d3027f-e0f7-597e-8175-e221f617ee9f.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Tobs outfielders Luke Walton (5), Mike Kelly (3) and Hector Candelas (39) stand for the national anthem prior to a game June 23 at Fleming Stadium. The Tobs will host the Chinese Taipei national team for an exhibition game Thursday, June 27, at Fleming. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Chinese Taipei team to invade Fleming for friendly exhibition game]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/our-opinion-foundation-invests-in-wilson-countys-wellness-328629</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-24T23:44:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Our Opinion: Foundation invests in Wilson County’s wellness]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_53578b06-06c8-5518-baeb-cad2a998475b.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The Wilson County Senior Activity Center is among this year’s Healthcare Foundation of Wilson grant recipients. Senior center Director Kesha Howell, left, is pictured with Assistant County Manager Lori Winstead.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Our Opinion: Foundation invests in Wilson County’s wellness]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/coastal-plain-league-glance-june-24-2024-328619</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-24T23:43:03.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Coastal Plain League Glance, June 24, 2024]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-june-25-26-2024-328612</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-24T23:40:11.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, June 25-26, 2024]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/heat-wave-to-stick-around-this-week-328601</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-24T16:13:07.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Heat wave to stick around this week]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Izzy Crawford, 4, of Wilson, gets sprayed down during the heat wave on Saturday. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Heat wave to stick around this week]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/wilson-tourism-board-approves-21-grants-328568</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-24T16:00:34.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wilson tourism board approves 21 grants]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[The N.C. Whirligig Festival received one of the largest grants from the Wilson County Tourism Development Authority Board. Drew C. Wilson | TImes file photo]]>
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      <![CDATA[Wilson tourism board approves 21 grants]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/brothers-charged-with-murder-attempted-murder-328454</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-24T14:02:28.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Brothers charged with murder, attempted murder]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_2c63408f-dd37-5531-83dc-7d8326eb837f.jpg</image:loc>
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    <![CDATA[Autavion Dorrian Lucas, left, and Tyree Demetrius Lucas are charged with murder and attempted first-degree murder.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Brothers charged with murder, attempted murder]]>
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<url>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-24T13:41:01.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Don’t miss this dish! The beans of your dreams]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[Ashlee, an employee of WhirliDogs Cafe & Training Center, pours a ladle of Wicked Baked Beans into a cup for a customer's order. Janelle Clevinger | For Wilsonian]]>
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      <![CDATA[Don’t miss this dish! The beans of your dreams]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/hobert-yates-328567</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-24T12:43:58.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Hobert  Yates]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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      <![CDATA[Hobert  Yates]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/catherine-saddique-328566</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-24T12:42:56.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Catherine  Saddique]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Catherine  Saddique]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/annie-lucas-328565</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-24T12:41:56.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Annie  Lucas]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_a1ddf69e-11c1-5d77-811b-2026eb877dc3.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Annie  Lucas]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/pearlie-m-yawn-328564</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-24T12:40:31.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Pearlie M. Yawn]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_40fafb74-0e93-58ae-81b9-5047eb8c8cf7.jpg</image:loc>
    
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      <![CDATA[Pearlie M. Yawn]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/vikings-host-basketball-event-328457</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-24T12:17:23.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Vikings host basketball event]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Chris Bess tries to find an open player against East Chapel Hill. Amanda  Dixon | Butner-Creedmoor News]]>
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      <![CDATA[Vikings host basketball event]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/council-members-approve-2718m-budget-328362</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-24T08:16:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Council members approve $271.8M budget]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[Mayor Carlton Stevens leads last week’s Wilson City Council meeting. Council members approved a $271.8 million budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Council members approve $271.8M budget]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/wcll-10-12s-survive-weekend-9-11s-exit-sunday-328432</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-24T00:28:51.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[WCLL 10-12s survive weekend; 9-11s exit Sunday]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_61c3fd63-c5d2-5724-b800-9d975e319a66.jpg</image:loc>
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    <![CDATA[Wilson City Little League Ages 10-12 all-star Bowman Smith exhorts his teammates after reaching first base during an N.C. Little League District 6 tournament game against South Durham on Saturday, June 22, at Gillette Baseball Complex. Wilson City Little League]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[WCLL 10-12s survive weekend; 9-11s exit Sunday]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/tobs-rally-past-chili-peppers-to-start-2nd-half-328431</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-24T00:26:49.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Tobs rally past Chili Peppers to start 2nd half]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_bc009523-330e-524b-8096-068a4b8bf8c6.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Tobs' Jack Kail rounds third base on his way to scoring a run during a game against the Tri-City Chili Peppers on Sunday, June 23, at Fleming Stadium. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Tobs rally past Chili Peppers to start 2nd half]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/coastal-plain-league-glance-june-23-2024-328430</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-24T00:24:12.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Coastal Plain League Glance, June 23, 2024]]>
        </news:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-june-24-25-2024-328420</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-23T20:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, June 24-25, 2024]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/down-to-business-new-boutique-a-bright-spot-in-rock-ridge-328307</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-23T12:43:44.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Down to Business: New boutique a bright spot in Rock Ridge]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_ff490566-34c5-5dfd-8600-c9e46014b265.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Just a Lil Boujee Boutique owner Madison Mercer opened her storefront across the street from Rock Ridge Elementary School and held a grand opening Saturday.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Down to Business: New boutique a bright spot in Rock Ridge]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/revenge-comes-for-wayne-county-in-12-1-rout-of-wilson-post-13-328419</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-23T10:47:13.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Revenge comes for Wayne County in 12-1 rout of Wilson Post 13]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_1e5fdb69-c1d4-56e3-805f-2c06cdd16dc4.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Post 13's Jake Flowers (12) is tagged out by Wayne County Post 11's catcher during a game Saturday, June 22, at Fleming Stadium. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Revenge comes for Wayne County in 12-1 rout of Wilson Post 13]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/tobs-first-half-bid-runs-aground-at-big-rock-328414</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-23T10:16:17.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Tobs first-half bid runs aground at Big Rock]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_c5b76581-7fb8-5d01-8eb3-fa2fa93b4404.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Tobs second baseman Jack Kail attempts to complete a double play after forcing out Morehead City Marlins base runner Hayden Jatczak (29) as Tobs shortstop Colby Ott looks on from behind Kail during a game Saturday, June 22, against the Morehead City Marlins at Big Rock Stadium in Morehead City. Joni Shelton | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Tobs first-half bid runs aground at Big Rock]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/coastal-plain-league-glance-june-22-2024-328413</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-23T10:13:58.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Coastal Plain League Glance, June 22, 2024]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/shooting-leaves-1-man-dead-2nd-injured-328406</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-22T11:47:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Shooting leaves 1 man dead, 2nd injured]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_cf7d10f1-dac4-55f3-9fcd-af5016692e21.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Police are investigating a shooting that left one man dead and another injured Friday on Downing Street.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Shooting leaves 1 man dead, 2nd injured]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/one-dead-second-injured-in-shooting-328404</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-22T11:30:06.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[One dead, second injured in shooting]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_ba3526cc-b34d-5298-8289-d56a50dc014a.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Police are investigating a shooting that left one man dead and another injured on Downing Street Friday night. Drew C. Wilson | Times file photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[One dead, second injured in shooting]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/post-13-bounces-back-drills-kinston-11-6-328401</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-22T08:59:48.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Post 13 bounces back, drills Kinston 11-6]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_4b32286b-0e54-5d7b-a302-ec43f3d1c490.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Post 13's Maurice Love (18) takes a lead off second base during an American Legion baseball game against Kinston Post 43 on Friday, June 21, at Fleming Stadium. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Post 13 bounces back, drills Kinston 11-6]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/wilson-loses-district-6-ages-9-11-opener-328400</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-22T08:56:32.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wilson loses District 6 Ages 9-11 opener]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_48b5942b-d0d2-59a7-ace2-04a05ebb4982.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson City Ages 9-11 players and coaches huddle between innings during an N.C. Little League District 6 Ages 9-11 tournament game Friday, June 21, against Bull City at Gillette Baseball Complex. Wilson City Little League]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Wilson loses District 6 Ages 9-11 opener]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/fikes-webb-turns-the-corner-to-chowan-328399</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-22T08:55:06.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Fike’s Webb turns the corner to Chowan]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_8163a71c-595c-5b90-befb-8212b651866b.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Fike High graduate Rodney Webb poses after signing his National Letter of Intent on June 13 to play football at Chowan University. Contributed photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Fike’s Webb turns the corner to Chowan]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/bulldog-led-wha-quartet-claims-celebrity-golf-crown-328398</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-22T08:53:27.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Bulldog-led WHA quartet claims Celebrity Golf crown]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_f4149cb7-eb3b-5e32-9389-9d34faf33771.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The Wilson Housing Authority quartet of, from left, Bryson Boyette, Derek Hamm, Don Watson and Kelly Vick prevailed to win the North Carolina Baseball Musuem's 22nd annual Celebrity Golf Tournament, a captain's choice superball event played June 6 at Wedgewood. Brian Oliver | N.C. Baseball Museum]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Bulldog-led WHA quartet claims Celebrity Golf crown]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/well-armed-tobs-blank-asheboro-to-keep-pace-atop-cpl-east-328395</loc>
    <news:news>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-22T08:50:39.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Well-armed Tobs blank Asheboro to keep pace atop CPL East]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <![CDATA[Wilson Tobs left-hander Tanner Halvorson, shown during a game June 13 at Fleming Stadium, threw four shutout innings of relief to get the save in the Tobs' 3-0 victory Friday, June 21, at Asheboro. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Well-armed Tobs blank Asheboro to keep pace atop CPL East]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/healthcare-foundation-of-wilson-awards-590000-in-project-grants-328262</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-22T07:48:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Healthcare Foundation of Wilson awards $590,000 in project grants]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_68fcad54-1c8c-5b2e-91d4-fb877812a140.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The Wilson County Senior Activity Center is among this year’s Healthcare Foundation of Wilson grant recipients. Pictured from left are Wilson County Senior Activity Center Director Kesha Howell and Wilson County Deputy Manager Lori Winstead.]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Healthcare Foundation of Wilson awards $590,000 in project grants]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/coastal-plain-league-glance-june-21-2024-328387</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-21T22:30:29.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Coastal Plain League Glance, June 21, 2024]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-june-22-23-2024-328383</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-21T22:01:57.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, June 22-23, 2024]]>
        </news:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/police-wilson-man-fired-gunshots-at-wife-328289</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-21T17:37:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Police: Wilson man fired gunshots at wife]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_07f54820-06b5-5bab-ba21-7e367b296202.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Maximo Marquez]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Police: Wilson man fired gunshots at wife]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/deputies-charge-man-teen-in-park-shooting-328317</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-21T16:59:38.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Deputies charge man, teen in park shooting]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_4b0feabc-af4f-5450-a276-24d01cafbe90.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Jaylen Rodrick Moore]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Deputies charge man, teen in park shooting]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/stantonsburg-urges-residents-to-conserve-water-328304</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-21T16:50:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Stantonsburg urges residents to conserve water]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_5349ae84-ec28-53f0-8e63-7a94ddfbe519.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Stantonsburg urges residents to conserve water]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/hospital-provides-excellent-compassionate-care-328354</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-21T15:39:35.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Hospital provides ‘excellent, compassionate care’]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_9a7fd29a-7944-5f83-b365-0b6203855fd9.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Medical Center is shown in February 2023.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Hospital provides ‘excellent, compassionate care’]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/seeking-a-role-model-aim-higher-328353</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-21T15:33:20.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Seeking a role model? Aim higher]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_8e903cf7-1809-5811-b2dc-44da9d5f8401.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[Seeking a role model? Aim higher]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/chick-fil-a-hosts-13th-bucks-for-backpacks-drive-327894</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-21T15:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Chick-fil-A hosts 13th Bucks for Backpacks drive]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_370c2c4d-79de-5b0a-99ca-ddf4b581697b.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Christy Proctor, operator of Wilson's two Chick-fil-A restaurants, is celebrating her 53rd birthday Tuesday with the annual Bucks for Backpacks fundraiser to support Wilson County students.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Chick-fil-A hosts 13th Bucks for Backpacks drive]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/community-briefs-amateur-radio-field-day-is-saturday-328374</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-21T15:17:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Community Briefs: Amateur radio field day is Saturday]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_78936993-7de2-553b-95bc-a118da77b9c0.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Community Briefs: Amateur radio field day is Saturday]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/entertainment-plus/author-to-read-new-childrens-book-at-library-328284</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-21T09:57:31.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Author to read 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_b876ca2e-ba17-5ace-aa59-68d882af85d7.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Mandy Monath will read from her new book, “How Counting Came to Be,” on Tuesday at the Wilson County Public Library.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Author to read new children’s book at library]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/yard-gnomes-first-win-vs-wilson-creates-cpl-east-logjam-328283</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-21T09:43:53.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Yard Gnomes’ first win vs. Wilson creates CPL East logjam]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_56d49635-c192-5dfa-a736-dfef5c1adc7b.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Tobs shortstop Colby Ott (6) waits for the throw from right fielder Dawerlyn Amancio as two Greenville Yard Gnomes base runners advance during a game Thursday, June 20, at Fleming Stadium. Joni Shelton | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Yard Gnomes’ first win vs. Wilson creates CPL East logjam]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/church-news-churches-plan-services-327915</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-21T08:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Church News: Churches plan services]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_275d693e-6e2b-5b9e-a0ee-ca0c7e6e4912.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.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Church News: Churches plan services]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/entertainment-plus/rising-gospel-music-group-has-wilson-roots-325919</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-21T07:41:29.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Rising gospel music group has Wilson roots]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_fd69f344-4cdb-57a8-a786-b5763596d781.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The Fantastic Spiritual Voices, a Gospel quartet featuring three Wilson natives, reached No. 8 on the Gloryland Gospel’s Top 20 Gospel Albums chart just weeks after release. Contributed photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Rising gospel music group has Wilson roots]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/nc-budget-makes-savvy-investments-328275</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-20T23:16:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[NC budget makes savvy investments]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_c4ac836d-4a05-5360-9929-be5af8ac2632.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Ken Fontenot]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[NC budget makes savvy investments]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/coastal-plain-league-glance-june-20-2024-328266</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-20T22:29:20.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Coastal Plain League Glance, June 20, 2024]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-june-21-22-2024-328265</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-20T22:26:19.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, June 21-22, 2024]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/commissioners-approve-land-sale-at-campus-587-for-new-company-the-wake-weekly-demo-328218</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-20T16:11:26.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Commissioners approve land sale at Campus 587 for new company ::: The Wake Weekly Demo]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[County commissioners unanimously approved the sale of more than 150 acres of the Campus at 587 corporate park to Schott Pharma on Thursday.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Commissioners approve land sale at Campus 587 for new company ::: The Wake Weekly Demo]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/commissioners-approve-campus-at-587-land-sale-328046</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-20T16:11:26.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Commissioners approve Campus at 587 land sale]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_461e59a3-d7c2-599e-9c32-9b6b880ba45d.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[County commissioners unanimously approved the sale of more than 150 acres of the Campus at 587 corporate park to Schott Pharma on Thursday.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Commissioners approve Campus at 587 land sale]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/she-found-her-calling-in-the-law-the-enterprise-demo-328072</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-20T12:28:02.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[She found her calling in the law ::: The Enterprise Demo]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_b4229fa1-7998-5ba2-b4f5-e189b45cbfd1.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Harmeet Dhillon, an attorney who grew up in Smithfield, now makes her home in California. Photo courtesy Harmeet Dhillon]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[She found her calling in the law ::: The Enterprise Demo]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/she-found-her-calling-in-the-law-the-wilson-times-demo-327947</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-20T12:28:02.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[She found her calling in the law ::: The Wilson Times Demo]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_56177006-f67d-5571-838e-1efb13716eca.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Harmeet Dhillon, an attorney who grew up in Smithfield, now makes her home in California. Photo courtesy Harmeet Dhillon]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[She found her calling in the law ::: The Wilson Times Demo]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/she-found-her-calling-in-the-law-the-johnstonian-news-demo-328125</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-20T12:28:02.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[She found her calling in the law ::: The Johnstonian News Demo]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_3ba912af-e1c4-58f8-8b38-e2bab0695d84.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Harmeet Dhillon, an attorney who grew up in Smithfield, now makes her home in California. Photo courtesy Harmeet Dhillon]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[She found her calling in the law ::: The Johnstonian News Demo]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/she-found-her-calling-in-the-law-the-butner-creedmoor-news-demo-328001</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-20T12:28:02.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[She found her calling in the law ::: The Butner-Creedmoor News Demo]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_afd19745-b9fe-58bb-9aeb-87ce1d20b897.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Harmeet Dhillon, an attorney who grew up in Smithfield, now makes her home in California. Photo courtesy Harmeet Dhillon]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[She found her calling in the law ::: The Butner-Creedmoor News Demo]]>
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</url>

<url>
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          <![CDATA[She found her calling in the law ::: The Wake Weekly Demo]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[She found her calling in the law ::: The Wake Weekly Demo]]>
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</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/bond-package-leaves-few-dollars-for-renovations-school-leader-says-the-butner-creedmoor-news-demo-328002</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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          <![CDATA[Bond package leaves few dollars for renovations, school leader says ::: The Butner-Creedmoor News Demo]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Dollars for major renovation projects are lacking in the bond amount commissioners will put before voters, says school board Chairwoman Lyn Andrews. Screen capture]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Bond package leaves few dollars for renovations, school leader says ::: The Butner-Creedmoor News Demo]]>
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</url>

<url>
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        <news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Dollars for major renovation projects are lacking in the bond amount commissioners will put before voters, says school board Chairwoman Lyn Andrews. Screen capture]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Bond package leaves few dollars for renovations, school leader says ::: The Wilson Times Demo]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
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    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-06-20T12:25:42.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Bond package leaves few dollars for renovations, school leader says ::: The Johnstonian News Demo]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Dollars for major renovation projects are lacking in the bond amount commissioners will put before voters, says school board Chairwoman Lyn Andrews. Screen capture]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Bond package leaves few dollars for renovations, school leader says ::: The Johnstonian News Demo]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
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        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Bond package leaves few dollars for renovations, school leader says ::: The Enterprise Demo]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Dollars for major renovation projects are lacking in the bond amount commissioners will put before voters, says school board Chairwoman Lyn Andrews. Screen capture]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Bond package leaves few dollars for renovations, school leader says ::: The Enterprise Demo]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/bond-package-leaves-few-dollars-for-renovations-school-leader-says-the-wake-weekly-demo-328220</loc>
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            <news:language>en</news:language>
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          <![CDATA[Bond package leaves few dollars for renovations, school leader says ::: The Wake Weekly Demo]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Dollars for major renovation projects are lacking in the bond amount commissioners will put before voters, says school board Chairwoman Lyn Andrews. Screen capture]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Bond package leaves few dollars for renovations, school leader says ::: The Wake Weekly Demo]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/johnston-students-are-booked-for-summer-the-johnstonian-news-demo-328127</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-20T12:23:39.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Johnston students are Booked for Summer ::: The Johnstonian News Demo]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Elementary school students choose books to take home for the summer. Read to Grow photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Johnston students are Booked for Summer ::: The Johnstonian News Demo]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
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    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-20T12:23:39.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Johnston students are Booked for Summer ::: The Wilson Times Demo]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Elementary school students choose books to take home for the summer. Read to Grow photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Johnston students are Booked for Summer ::: The Wilson Times Demo]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/johnston-students-are-booked-for-summer-the-butner-creedmoor-news-demo-328003</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
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        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Johnston students are Booked for Summer ::: The Butner-Creedmoor News Demo]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Elementary school students choose books to take home for the summer. Read to Grow photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Johnston students are Booked for Summer ::: The Butner-Creedmoor News Demo]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/johnston-students-are-booked-for-summer-the-enterprise-demo-328074</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-20T12:23:39.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Johnston students are Booked for Summer ::: The Enterprise Demo]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Elementary school students choose books to take home for the summer. Read to Grow photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Johnston students are Booked for Summer ::: The Enterprise Demo]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
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        </news:publication>
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        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Johnston students are Booked for Summer ::: The Wake Weekly Demo]]>
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    </news:news>
    <image:image>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Elementary school students choose books to take home for the summer. Read to Grow photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Johnston students are Booked for Summer ::: The Wake Weekly Demo]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/reid-smith-named-to-wildlife-board-the-johnstonian-news-demo-328128</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-06-20T12:20:23.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Reid Smith named to wildlife board ::: The Johnstonian News Demo]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Smith]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Reid Smith named to wildlife board ::: The Johnstonian News Demo]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/reid-smith-named-to-wildlife-board-the-enterprise-demo-328075</loc>
    <news:news>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-06-20T12:20:23.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Reid Smith named to wildlife board ::: The Enterprise Demo]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_a1beafcc-d697-5d1b-9ed7-13bd0acbdc4a.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Smith]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Reid Smith named to wildlife board ::: The Enterprise Demo]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/reid-smith-named-to-wildlife-board-the-wake-weekly-demo-328222</loc>
    <news:news>
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        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Reid Smith named to wildlife board ::: The Wake Weekly Demo]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Smith]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Reid Smith named to wildlife board ::: The Wake Weekly Demo]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
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    <news:news>
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        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Reid Smith named to wildlife board ::: The Wilson Times Demo]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Smith]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Reid Smith named to wildlife board ::: The Wilson Times Demo]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/reid-smith-named-to-wildlife-board-the-butner-creedmoor-news-demo-328004</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
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        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Reid Smith named to wildlife board ::: The Butner-Creedmoor News Demo]]>
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    </news:news>
    <image:image>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Smith]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Reid Smith named to wildlife board ::: The Butner-Creedmoor News Demo]]>
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</image:image>

</url>

<url>
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          <![CDATA[Juneteenth parade, celebration are June 22 ::: The Butner-Creedmoor News Demo]]>
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    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Juneteenth parade, celebration are June 22 ::: The Butner-Creedmoor News Demo]]>
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</image:image>

</url>

<url>
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          <![CDATA[Juneteenth parade, celebration are June 22 ::: The Wake Weekly Demo]]>
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    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Juneteenth parade, celebration are June 22 ::: The Wake Weekly Demo]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
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          <![CDATA[Juneteenth parade, celebration are June 22 ::: The Wilson Times Demo]]>
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    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Juneteenth parade, celebration are June 22 ::: The Wilson Times Demo]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
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          <![CDATA[Juneteenth parade, celebration are June 22 ::: The Johnstonian News Demo]]>
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    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Juneteenth parade, celebration are June 22 ::: The Johnstonian News Demo]]>
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</image:image>

</url>

<url>
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          <![CDATA[Juneteenth parade, celebration are June 22 ::: The Enterprise Demo]]>
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    <image:caption>
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    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Juneteenth parade, celebration are June 22 ::: The Enterprise Demo]]>
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</image:image>

</url>

<url>
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    <![CDATA[Grove City College is a Christian school north of Pittsburgh. Grove City photo]]>
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    <![CDATA[Grove City College is a Christian school north of Pittsburgh. Grove City photo]]>
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      <![CDATA[2 from Johnston on Grove City list ::: The Wilson Times Demo]]>
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          <![CDATA[2 from Johnston on Grove City list ::: The Butner-Creedmoor News Demo]]>
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    <![CDATA[Grove City College is a Christian school north of Pittsburgh. Grove City photo]]>
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      <![CDATA[2 from Johnston on Grove City list ::: The Butner-Creedmoor News Demo]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/wilson-county-students-perform-for-second-gentleman-and-governor-in-raleigh-327909</loc>
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          <![CDATA[Wilson County students perform for second gentleman and governor in Raleigh]]>
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    <![CDATA[Lucama and Vick elementary school students gather with Gov. Roy Cooper, center, Congress members and second gentleman of the United States Doug Emhoff, left, in downtown Raleigh to celebrate Juneteenth. Cooper signed a proclamation declaring June 19 as Juneteenth in North Carolina.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Wilson County students perform for second gentleman and governor in Raleigh]]>
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          <![CDATA[Wilson County students perform for second gentleman and governor in Raleigh ::: The Wilson Times Demo]]>
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    <![CDATA[Lucama and Vick elementary school students gather with Gov. Roy Cooper, center, Congress members and second gentleman of the United States Doug Emhoff, left, Wednesday in downtown Raleigh to celebrate Juneteenth. Cooper signed a proclamation declaring June 19 as Juneteenth in North Carolina.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Wilson County students perform for second gentleman and governor in Raleigh ::: The Wilson Times Demo]]>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-06-20T11:14:54.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Turnout low for city’s budget info session ::: The Wilson Times Demo]]>
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    <![CDATA[Wilson officials wait to answer questions about the city’s fiscal year 2024-25 budget during Monday’s informational session. Five residents attended the two-hour meeting.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Turnout low for city’s budget info session ::: The Wilson Times Demo]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/turnout-low-for-citys-budget-info-session-327665</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-06-20T11:14:54.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Turnout low for city’s budget info session]]>
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    <![CDATA[Wilson officials wait to answer questions about the city’s fiscal year 2024-25 budget during Monday’s informational session. Five residents attended the two-hour meeting.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Turnout low for city’s budget info session]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/deed-transfers/deed-transfers-wilson-county-transactions-from-june-10-14-327464</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-06-20T10:37:54.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Deed transfers: Wilson County transactions from June 10-14]]>
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      <![CDATA[Deed transfers: Wilson County transactions from June 10-14]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/deed-transfers-wilson-county-transactions-from-june-10-14-the-wilson-times-demo-327955</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-06-20T10:37:54.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Deed transfers: Wilson County transactions from June 10-14 ::: The Wilson Times Demo]]>
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      <![CDATA[Deed transfers: Wilson County transactions from June 10-14 ::: The Wilson Times Demo]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/a-true-learning-experience-interns-explore-county-government-327776</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-20T08:26:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[‘A true learning experience’: Interns explore county government]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[Wilson County’s summer interns observe D. Shamloo in the county’s 911 command center. From left are interns Israel Anderson, Andreya Daugherty, Sakina Harris, Rahil Sow and Diego Fernandez and Sandra Cary, Wilson County 911 Emergency Communications training supervisor.]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[‘A true learning experience’: Interns explore county government]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/billy-penlton-page-327882</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
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            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-20T05:55:14.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Billy Penlton Page]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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      <![CDATA[Billy Penlton Page]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/three-of-a-kind-friends-rivals-carlyle-drake-and-pearson-moving-up-together-327878</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-20T01:55:03.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Three of a kind: Friends, rivals Carlyle, Drake and Pearson moving up together]]>
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    <![CDATA[Longtime tennis friends, from left, Ethan Carlyle, William Drake and Snyder Pearson will continue their careers at different colleges following standout senior seasons at C.B. Aycock, Greene Central and Fike, respectively. Paul Durham | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Three of a kind: Friends, rivals Carlyle, Drake and Pearson moving up together]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/post-13s-winning-ways-halted-by-pitt-co-327877</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-20T01:48:47.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Post 13’s winning ways halted by Pitt Co.]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[Pitt County Post 39's Josh Tripp (10) runs past Wilson Post 13 Mason Sasser (7) on his way home during a game Wednesday, June 19, at Fleming Stadium. Paul Durham | Times]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Post 13’s winning ways halted by Pitt Co.]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/tobs-big-lead-holds-off-pilots-to-reclaim-top-spot-327876</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-20T01:40:55.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Tobs’ big lead holds off Pilots to reclaim top spot]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <![CDATA[Wilson Tobs shortstop Colby Ott, waiting on a pitch during a game Tuesday, June 18, at Fleming Stadium, had two hits in the Tobs' 9-7 victory Wednesday, June 19, against the Peninsula Pilots in Hampton, Va. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Tobs’ big lead holds off Pilots to reclaim top spot]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/coastal-plain-league-glance-june-19-2024-327875</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-20T01:14:03.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Coastal Plain League Glance, June 19, 2024]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/wca-runners-make-offseason-training-fun-327863</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-19T22:38:52.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[WCA runners make offseason training fun]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Members of the Wilson Christian Academy cross-country program run during a training session recently. Chargers head coach Dwight Vanderboegh takes runners to different locales each summer break for some offseason training. Contributed photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[WCA runners make offseason training fun]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/gratification-doesnt-always-have-to-be-instant-327862</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-19T22:31:51.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Gratification doesn’t always have to be instant]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[E.J. Proctor Story]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Gratification doesn’t always have to be instant]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-june-20-21-2024-327858</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-19T21:55:59.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, June 20-21, 2024]]>
        </news:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/sex-crime-convict-faces-child-porn-charges-327791</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-19T17:16:34.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Sex crime convict faces child porn charges]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_e8e8c34a-ac3e-541c-912f-043744ac4297.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Keenan Jamal Fleming]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Sex crime convict faces child porn charges]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/motorcyclist-dies-after-crash-with-suv-327796</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-19T16:10:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Motorcyclist dies after crash with SUV]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_32a00121-5b2c-5863-bd0e-70799144d331.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Police say a Wilson man died from injuries he sustained in a Tuesday night wreck.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Motorcyclist dies after crash with SUV]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/dangerous-heat-wave-arrives-this-weekend-327793</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-19T15:51:08.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[‘Dangerous’ heat wave arrives 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_dbfcbbda-7ea3-5b34-a90f-22d568951c21.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Energy linemen Dustin Britt, left, and Casey Younger watch as a new utility pole is stood up on Lamm Road on a hot Wednesday. Temperatures will continue to climb through the weekend.]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[‘Dangerous’ heat wave arrives this weekend]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/melinda-johnson-williamson-327850</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-19T14:45:30.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Melinda Johnson Williamson]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_125cbef1-5802-5d9a-9a95-27b5dc454f5c.jpg</image:loc>
    
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      <![CDATA[Melinda Johnson Williamson]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/pal-camp-a-place-to-make-friends-learn-327680</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-19T10:54:33.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[PAL camp a place to make friends, learn]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_954711fa-8f67-58d1-8b4e-04487691bd21.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Walston Langley, 11, performs a vertical jump at the Wilson Police Athletic League football and cheerleading camp. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[PAL camp a place to make friends, learn]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/burning-fan-damages-wilson-group-home-327752</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-19T10:51:05.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Burning fan damages Wilson group home]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[A burning fan caused minor damage to a Wilson home on Tuesday.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Burning fan damages Wilson group home]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/new-airport-boulevard-traffic-lights-delayed-327732</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-19T09:19:54.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[New Airport Boulevard traffic lights delayed]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_4498c197-6b95-5137-87c7-edd805af7ad6.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Traffic signals at Airport Boulevard’s intersections with Chelsea Drive and Jetstream Drive have been delayed.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[New Airport Boulevard traffic lights delayed]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/youth-day-includes-bike-giveaway-327730</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-19T08:00:59.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Youth Day includes bike giveaway]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <![CDATA[The Washington-Carver Heights Community Neighborhood Association held its annual Youth Day in the Park on June 1. Attendees enjoyed hamburgers, hot dogs, popcorn and game stations where they won prizes. Thirty bicycles were given away. The association has launched a community website, www.washingtoncarverheights.weebly.com.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Youth Day includes bike giveaway]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/coffeehouse-ups-its-night-game-327202</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-19T07:41:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Coffeehouse ups its night game]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_4f839f5f-c52b-5ddb-8db3-ef6338396892.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Latoya Terry, center, celebrated her birthday with a night of line dancing with friends at Larema Coffee House on a recent Friday night. To the left is her father, Willard Williams, and to the right is Clarisa Blackwell. Janelle Clevinger | Wilsonian]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Coffeehouse ups its night game]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/council-tops-field-at-larry-pittman-memorial-as-just-the-4th-female-overall-medalist-327716</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-19T02:07:37.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Council tops field at Larry Pittman Memorial as just the 4th female overall medalist]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_a8c642e6-6c68-5fa0-a00a-c08d532f2c52.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Bree Council displays her trophy after winning the Girls Ages 15-16 division for her sixth career age-group championship and fourth straight overall girls medalist at the 45th Larry Pittman Memorial Wilson County Junior Golf Tournament that concluded Tuesday at Wedgewood Public Golf Course. Council also became just the fourth female to be the overall medalist as she totaled a 36-hole score of 154. Wilson County Junior Golf Association]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Council tops field at Larry Pittman Memorial as just the 4th female overall medalist]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/tobs-monumentual-comeback-attempt-falls-short-vs-pilots-13-12-327715</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-19T02:01:31.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Tobs’ monumentual comeback attempt falls short vs. Pilots, 13-12]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_b4a456aa-c8be-546a-a8f7-aecdb835dede.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Tobs catcher J.D. Kaiser, right, waits for the late throw as Peninsula Pilots' Haiden Walters (2) slides into home plate during a game Tuesday, June 18, at Fleming Stadium. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Tobs’ monumentual comeback attempt falls short vs. Pilots, 13-12]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/post-13-win-streak-at-6-after-beating-kinston-8-2-327714</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-19T01:59:29.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Post 13 win streak at 6 after beating Kinston 8-2]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_660589a2-da09-5668-8213-b9a531670369.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Post 13's Gage Lockhart, hitting an RBI single during a game Saturday, June 16, at Fleming Stadium, had two hits and drove in three runs in Wilson's 8-2 victory at Kinston Post 43 in Area I East Division play Tuesday, June 18. Paul Durham | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Post 13 win streak at 6 after beating Kinston 8-2]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/end-comes-for-wcll-8-10s-in-district-6-327712</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-19T01:58:30.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[End comes for WCLL 8-10s in District 6]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_3389acb2-5b5b-5ae2-98ea-8113b6786501.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Colton Moore of the Wilson City Little League Ages 8-10 all-stars throws the ball during an N.C. Little League District 6 tournament game Gillette Baseball Complex on Sunday, June 16. Wilson City Little League]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[End comes for WCLL 8-10s in District 6]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/coastal-plain-league-glance-june-18-2024-327696</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-18T23:06:55.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Coastal Plain League Glance, June 18, 2024]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-june-19-20-2024-327695</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-18T23:04:57.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, June 19-20, 2024]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/driver-crashes-after-high-speed-chase-327566</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-18T16:14:28.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Driver crashes after high-speed chase]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_fdc16857-c4f5-5def-b63c-e5a4ff66a34a.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[N.C. State Highway Patrol Trooper Jordan Lamm, left, and Trooper M. Campos, right, investigate the scene where a high-speed chase ended at the intersection of Black Creek and Old Stantonsburg roads on Monday.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Driver crashes after high-speed chase]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/investigators-search-for-house-fires-cause-327363</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-18T15:43:07.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Investigators search for house fire’s cause]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_8397d665-bc5d-565d-8ee7-696b319fb622.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Investigators are seeking the cause of a fire that damaged a Wilson home on Saturday.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Investigators search for house fire’s cause]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/splash-pad-starts-spraying-next-week-327639</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-18T15:25:03.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Splash pad starts spraying next week]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_6b308649-5309-5325-be16-9a5510a1a9b1.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[City of Wilson parks workers Braxton Andrews and Brandon Baker work on the new splash pad that will open June 27 at the Gillette Athletic Complex.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Splash pad starts spraying next week]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/officials-dont-ever-leave-a-kid-in-a-car-unattended-327476</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-18T15:07:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Officials: ‘Don’t ever leave a kid in a car unattended’]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_f94b3e5a-ebfb-5ecd-85b0-b53a6509ebbb.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Safe Kids Wilson County and the Wilson Police Department show how hot the interior of a vehicle can become on an 88-degree day. Safety officials say it’s never OK to leave a child alone in a car, no matter the temperature outside.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Officials: ‘Don’t ever leave a kid in a car unattended’]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/principals-named-at-2-elementary-schools-327562</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-18T15:05:15.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Principals named at 2 elementary schools]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_eb0f0aab-98bb-5381-a617-8ea71a30cd81.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Principals named at 2 elementary schools]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/resurfacing-on-forest-hills-road-requires-road-and-lane-closures-327557</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-18T09:22:55.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Resurfacing on Forest Hills Road requires road and lane closures]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_f3c4486d-bce2-5513-ad04-f0a58d02ab66.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The N.C. Department of Transportation has announced plans to start repaving Forest Hills Road between Raleigh Road Parkway and Ward Boulevard this week. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Resurfacing on Forest Hills Road requires road and lane closures]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/learning-to-make-potato-salad-327634</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-18T08:46:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Learning to make potato salad]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_68e00624-e8e4-5ec1-9de1-cf5713f6a5e6.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Swetha Suthagar, 5, of Wilson, cuts a potato to make potato salad as part of Tuesday’s Charlie Cart Kids Cooking Adventure at the Wilson County Public Library. Ingredients were locally grown by Seeds of Hope and the Wilson Botanical Gardens. The group will cook spaghetti squash at 12:30 p.m. on June 25.  The activity is part of the library’s summer reading program.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Learning to make potato salad]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/council-thurston-tied-for-overall-lead-after-1st-round-of-45th-larry-pittman-memorial-327548</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-18T01:43:53.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Council, Thurston tied for overall lead after 1st round of 45th Larry Pittman Memorial]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_efb23ecf-2f0e-51d6-815d-9adf755c0f0a.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Bree Council tees off during the first round of the 45th Larry Pittman Memorial Wilson County Junior Golf Tournament on Monday, June 17, at Wilson Country Club. Wilson County Junior Golf Association]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Council, Thurston tied for overall lead after 1st round of 45th Larry Pittman Memorial]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/wcll-7-8-all-stars-claim-district-6-title-327547</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-18T01:38:53.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[WCLL 7-8 all-stars claim District 6 title]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_728e159d-7fc2-52dc-8ffd-ce61167a02f1.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson City Little League Ages 7-8 all-stars head coach Keith Gorman, right, directs players during the handshake line following a game in the N.C. Little League District 6 tournament Monday at Gillette Baseball Complex. Wilson City Little League]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[WCLL 7-8 all-stars claim District 6 title]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/key-white-claims-2nd-national-title-in-high-jump-327545</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-18T01:36:02.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Key-White claims 2nd national title in high jump]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_9c92107b-cec5-53b6-9c07-5dbf6eab9382.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Prep rising senior Rachel Key-White won her second national championship this year when she took the gold medal in high jump at the Adidas Outdoor Nationals meet Saturday in Greensboro. Contributed photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Key-White claims 2nd national title in high jump]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/coastal-plain-league-glance-june-17-2024-327544</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-18T01:34:38.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Coastal Plain League Glance, June 17, 2024]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-june-18-19-2024-327543</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-18T01:32:13.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, June 18-19, 2024]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/our-opinion-wilson-county-spends-opioid-settlement-wisely-327552</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-17T19:23:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Our Opinion: Wilson County spends opioid settlement wisely]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_36313fca-aff3-5f3b-a329-c2b21f7c6de8.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Mahalia Witter-Merithew places a ONEbox kit in a visible area inside Casita Brewing Co. The box is an emergency opioid overdose reversal kit and provided by the Wilson County Substance Prevention Coalition.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Our Opinion: Wilson County spends opioid settlement wisely]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

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          <![CDATA[Wilson’s rising rents displace the disadvantaged]]>
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          <![CDATA[Trump the right role model for America’s youth]]>
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      <![CDATA[Trump the right role model for America’s youth]]>
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          <![CDATA[Murals see resurgence in small-town America]]>
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    <![CDATA[Wilson artist Juan Carlos Duron-Martinez was commissioned to paint this mural on the Imagination Station Science and History Museum’s rear retaining wall.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Murals see resurgence in small-town America]]>
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          <![CDATA[Keep the faith]]>
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      <![CDATA[Keep the faith]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-06-17T13:55:31.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Douglas Ray Smith]]>
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      <![CDATA[Douglas Ray Smith]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/tobs-baseball-a-wilson-tradition-327157</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-06-17T13:51:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Tobs baseball a Wilson tradition]]>
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    <![CDATA[Tobs player Cole Robinson runs onto the field after being introduced at the beginning of a game.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Tobs baseball a Wilson tradition]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-06-17T13:11:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Community Briefs: Speaker planned for Wilson GOP social]]>
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    <![CDATA[The Wilson County Republican Party holds its monthly socials at the Wilson Elks Lodge, 2814 Fieldstream Drive.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Community Briefs: Speaker planned for Wilson GOP social]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/entertainment-plus/wilson-celebrates-juneteenth-327414</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-06-17T13:05:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Wilson celebrates Juneteenth]]>
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    <![CDATA[Residents enjoyed the annual Juneteenth Festival held Saturday at Toisnot Park. The event included music, food, entertainment, events for the kids and vendor booths. The country will mark Juneteenth on Wednesday. Janelle Clevinger | Special to the Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Wilson celebrates Juneteenth]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/james-albert-massengill-327462</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-06-17T12:05:44.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[James Albert Massengill]]>
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      <![CDATA[James Albert Massengill]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/danny-w-beamon-327463</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-06-17T11:57:31.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Danny W. Beamon]]>
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      <![CDATA[Danny W. Beamon]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/dorothy-marie-carpenter-327329</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-06-17T09:37:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Dorothy Marie Carpenter]]>
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      <![CDATA[Dorothy Marie Carpenter]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/virginia-creech-price-327328</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-06-17T09:05:49.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Virginia Creech Price]]>
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      <![CDATA[Virginia Creech Price]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/henry-lee-suggs-327326</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-06-17T07:53:06.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Henry Lee Suggs]]>
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      <![CDATA[Henry Lee Suggs]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/all-3-wcll-teams-still-alive-in-district-6-tourneys-monday-327311</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-06-17T02:40:18.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[All 3 WCLL teams still alive in District 6 tourneys Monday]]>
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    <![CDATA[Brantley Webb of Wilson City Little Leagues Ages 8-10 All-Stars jumps on home plate to score a run during an N.C. Little League District 6 tournament game at Gillette Baseball Complex over the weekend of June 15-16. Wilson City Little League]]>
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      <![CDATA[All 3 WCLL teams still alive in District 6 tourneys Monday]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/post-13-caps-great-week-with-fathers-day-classic-sweep-327310</loc>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-17T02:37:29.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Post 13 caps great week with Father’s Day Classic sweep]]>
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    <![CDATA[Wilson Post 13's Nick Worrell (21) rounds third base as teammate Brady Jenkins follows behind him around second during a game against Roanoke Post 37 on Sunday, June 16, at Fleming Stadium. Paul Durham | Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Post 13 caps great week with Father’s Day Classic sweep]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/council-aims-for-4th-straight-girls-crown-as-45th-larry-pittman-memorial-jr-golf-tourney-starts-monday-327309</loc>
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            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-17T02:35:13.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Council aims for 4th straight girls crown as 45th Larry Pittman Memorial Jr. Golf Tourney starts Monday]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[Bree Council, left, stands on the green during the final round of the 44th annual Larry Pittman Memorial Wilson County Junior Golf Championship on June 20, 2023, at Wedgewood. Council will seek her fourth straight girls medalist crown at the 2024 Larry Pittman Memorial, which begins Monday at Wilson Country Club. Times file photo]]>
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      <![CDATA[Council aims for 4th straight girls crown as 45th Larry Pittman Memorial Jr. Golf Tourney starts Monday]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/potent-tobs-bash-yard-gnomes-again-11-4-327308</loc>
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            <news:language>en</news:language>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-06-17T02:33:38.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Potent Tobs bash Yard Gnomes again, 11-4]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[Wilson Tobs' Chris Amparo (36) slugs a solo homer during a game Sunday, June 16, against the Greenville Yard Gnomes at Guy Smith Stadium in Greenville. Joni Shelton | Special to the Times]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Potent Tobs bash Yard Gnomes again, 11-4]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/coastal-plain-league-glance-june-16-2024-327307</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-17T02:25:39.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Coastal Plain League Glance, June 16, 2024]]>
        </news:title>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/post-13-doubles-up-ahoskie-for-2-0-division-start-saturday-327312</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-17T00:46:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Post 13 doubles up Ahoskie for 2-0 division start Saturday]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[Wilson Post 13 outfielder Nick Worrell, ripping a single during a game Sunday, June 16, at Fleming Stadium, doubled and scored in Wilson's 8-4 victory at Ahoskie Post 102 in Area I East Division play Saturday night. Paul Durham | Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Post 13 doubles up Ahoskie for 2-0 division start Saturday]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/bruins-gamwell-ready-to-run-for-bulldogs-327273</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-06-16T18:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Bruins’ Gamwell ready to run for Bulldogs]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Beddingfield High's Nolan Gamwell signed a National Letter of Intent to further his academic and running careers at Barton College during a ceremony at Beddingfield on Friday, June 7. Contributed photo]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Bruins’ Gamwell ready to run for Bulldogs]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/beddingfield-grad-pender-happy-to-just-jump-at-nc-state-327266</loc>
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            <news:language>en</news:language>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-06-16T18:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Beddingfield grad Pender happy to just jump at NC State]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[Asun Pender, who graduated from Beddingfield High on Saturday, June 8, signed his National Letter of Intent to join the track and field program at N.C. State University during a ceremony at Beddingfield on Friday, June 7. Contributed photo]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Beddingfield grad Pender happy to just jump at NC State]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/down-to-business-making-3d-printing-practical-327163</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-06-16T17:11:04.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Down to Business: Making 3D printing practical]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[Brandon Brown, a professional 3D printing operator, assembles one of his latest model builds.]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Down to Business: Making 3D printing practical]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/renovations-spruce-up-elm-city-library-327235</loc>
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            <news:language>en</news:language>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-06-16T16:52:09.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Renovations spruce up Elm City Library]]>
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    <![CDATA[Aaliyah Eldridge, left, waves a Flag Day windsock she made with the help of Elm City Library staff Friday afternoon.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Renovations spruce up Elm City Library]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/checking-out-the-old-cars-327286</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-16T16:32:42.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Checking out the old cars]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_793cc78f-8ec2-551b-9ec1-e5c325a839e6.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The staff and patients at Longleaf Neuro-Medical Treatment Center were treated to an impromptu classic car show Friday afternoon when local automobile enthusiasts brought out their restored cars and trucks.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Checking out the old cars]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/city-hosting-annual-budget-informational-session-327245</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-16T16:13:17.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[City hosting annual budget informational session]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_4d68b967-3f2d-59c2-8e80-7129004e815e.jpg</image:loc>
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    <![CDATA[City Manager Grant Goings, along with other city employees, presented the proposed $271.8 million budget members during the City Council's May meeting. The city will hold an informational session on the 2024-25 fiscal year budget Monday.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[City hosting annual budget informational session]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-june-17-18-2024-327294</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-16T15:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, June 17-18, 2024]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/american-legion-officers-honored-327155</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-16T09:43:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[American Legion officers honored]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_3459ab60-c1b8-5023-a3b2-b174989a647d.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Incoming Robert B. Anderson American Legion Post 13 Commander Barry Wood, left, honors outgoing Commander Edmund Costello, center, as well as Chaplain James Nixon for his 25 years of service.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[American Legion officers honored]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/tobs-shut-down-salamanders-to-stay-atop-east-327261</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-16T08:49:41.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Tobs shut down Salamanders to stay atop East]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_9f48d64c-7e14-5b55-873f-629405eb63cd.jpg</image:loc>
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    <![CDATA[Wilson Tobs center fielder Mackenzie Wainwright, left, comes up with a catch as right fielder Dawerlyn Amancio (23) backs up the play during a game Saturday, June 15, against the Holly Springs Salamanders at Fleming Stadium. Joni Shelton | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Tobs shut down Salamanders to stay atop East]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/coastal-plain-league-glance-june-15-2024-327260</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-16T08:45:02.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Coastal Plain League Glance, June 15, 2024]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/catch-that-truck-dlicious-icys-serves-up-cold-treats-327165</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-16T07:25:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Catch that truck: D’licious Icy’s serves up cold treats]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Darryl Dye, owner of D’licious Icy’s, is entering his sixth summer season serving Italian icees in Wilson and beyond. Olivia Neeley | For the Wilsonian]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Catch that truck: D’licious Icy’s serves up cold treats]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/american-legion-auxiliary-names-officers-327146</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-15T08:35:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[American Legion Auxiliary names officers]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_f214f4ff-9fe8-57ca-91d1-427b7fff9762.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Robert B. Anderson American Legion Auxiliary Unit 13 officers have been announced. In the front row, from left, are Becky Rose, vice president, and Lori Wood, president. In back are Deb Deaton, executive committee; Hope Wood, executive committee; Tonya Pridgen, secretary; Beverly Shackleford, sergeant- at-arms; Karen Rowley, treasurer; Ethel Joyner, chaplain; and Marsha Harper, historian.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[American Legion Auxiliary names officers]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/countys-opioid-settlement-plan-a-success-in-first-year-327198</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-15T07:18:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[County’s opioid settlement plan a 'success' in first year]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_e0047c1e-427e-52b0-89c6-ef02706eb775.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson County Substance Prevention Coalition Executive Director Jeff Hill details positive outcomes realized since the county implemented its opioid settlement plan. Money from the settlement has been used on a variety of initiatives throughout Wilson, including programs that increase access to treatment.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[County’s opioid settlement plan a 'success' in first year]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/post-13-gets-even-with-wake-forest-in-6-1-victory-327256</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-15T00:23:41.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Post 13 gets even with Wake Forest in 6-1 victory]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_ba6cc719-4269-5a26-8952-a9b765517301.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Post 13 third baseman Mason Sasser (7) throws the ball to first base to complete a double play as left fielder Nick Worrell looks on during a game Friday, June 14, against Wake Forest Post 187 at Fike High's Gilbert Ferrell Field. Sasser had made an over-the-shoulder running catch to start the twin killing in Wilson's 6-1 victory. Paul Durham | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Post 13 gets even with Wake Forest in 6-1 victory]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/tobs-get-right-in-greenville-clip-yard-gnomes-8-6-327254</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-15T00:15:38.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Tobs get right in Greenville, clip Yard Gnomes 8-6]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_ebd46eda-8156-56d3-b796-8945318bc229.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Tobs right-hander Reece Miller, shown during a June 7 start at Morehead City, worked six innings Friday in the Tobs' 8-6 victory at Greenville to improve to 3-0 on the season. Joni Shelton | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Tobs get right in Greenville, clip Yard Gnomes 8-6]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/coastal-plain-league-glance-june-14-2024-327253</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-15T00:13:30.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Coastal Plain League Glance, June 14, 2024]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/love-of-wrestling-leads-fikes-farmer-to-mount-olive-327200</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-14T13:33:28.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Love of wrestling leads Fike’s Farmer to Mount Olive]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_1099a707-10b5-574d-9e86-f788d746b71e.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Fike High senior Jacob Farmer, center, poses with his parents, Percy and Claudia Arrington, during a signing ceremony May 29 for Farmer to further his wrestling and academic careers at University of Mount Olive. Contributed photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Love of wrestling leads Fike’s Farmer to Mount Olive]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-june-15-16-2024-327249</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-14T13:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, June 15-16, 2024]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/marsha-garrett-327218</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-14T12:50:51.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Marsha  Garrett]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_edf47188-02be-5e50-99e4-b12d84d692e2.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Marsha  Garrett]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/on-the-hunt-for-a-really-good-find-301-endless-yard-sale-in-full-swing-327168</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-14T11:55:59.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[‘On the hunt for a really good find’: 301 Endless Yard Sale in full swing]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_b05c28da-3cd9-517e-9d14-6491cd80a36d.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Magen Sauls, left, Kim Sauls and Kasi Sauls, right, peruse items during the 301 Endless Yard Sale on Friday. The ladies made a stop at the Wilson County Fairgrounds, which is one of multiple locations along a 100-mile-plus stretch of vendors.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[‘On the hunt for a really good find’: 301 Endless Yard Sale in full swing]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/united-way-hosts-open-house-presents-yearly-awards-327054</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-14T11:19:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[United Way hosts open house, presents yearly awards]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_1f5ac120-859b-50ef-9222-0f0fe00b7ac6.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Lakesha Alston of Bridgestone Americas, left, receives the Campaign Coordinator of the Year Award from United Way Executive Director Judi Thurston during Thursday’s annual awards ceremony.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[United Way hosts open house, presents yearly awards]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/wesley-shelter-awarded-hunger-grant-from-food-lion-326956</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-14T09:50:29.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wesley Shelter awarded hunger grant from Food Lion]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_079d0629-a6cf-5cea-8b5d-c5c7bf481eb9.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The Wesley Shelter recently received a $3,000 grant from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Wesley Shelter awarded hunger grant from Food Lion]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/deed-transfers/deed-transfers-wilson-county-transactions-from-june-3-7-326822</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-14T08:01:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Deed transfers: Wilson County transactions from June 3-7]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_cd00f03d-6378-55cc-83c4-be19828ddb8f.jpg</image:loc>
    
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      <![CDATA[Deed transfers: Wilson County transactions from June 3-7]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/amerian-legion-post-13-installs-officers-327143</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-14T07:34:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Amerian Legion Post 13 installs officers]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_8e690db9-777a-5023-8d50-a59f374c2edb.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Robert B. Anderson American Legion Post 13 officers are, standing from left, Roy O’Hanlon, finance officer; Jack Harstine, executive board; Sean Jeanne, historian; James Shackleford, executive board; James Heustess, sergeant-at-arms; Arcelio Newell, executive board; Don Unangst, first vice commander; Alan Boykin, executive board; Ivory Faison, chaplain; Buddy Pipkin, second vice commander; and Barry Wood, post commander. They were sworn in by Abel Fragoso. Not pictured are Argusta Edmunson, adjutant, and Marty Bartlett, service officer.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Amerian Legion Post 13 installs officers]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/springfield-earns-inaugural-ferrell-cup-as-top-middle-school-athletic-program-for-23-24-327139</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-14T02:04:12.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Springfield earns inaugural Ferrell Cup as top middle school athletic program for 23-24]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_24ae0b8a-14de-5911-97e2-b44497dbcc34.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Members of Springfield Middle faculty and athletic department display the Ferrell Cup they won as top performing Wilson County Schools middle school athletic department during the annual end-of-year WCS Jimmy Tillman Memorial Coaches Appreciation Day luncheon Thursday, June 13, at Hunt. The Ferrell Cup, the one that will go to Springfield and the one that remains at the WCS central office, is named in honor of the first WCS athletic director and longtime Fike coach and athletic director Gilbert Ferrell. Contributed photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Springfield earns inaugural Ferrell Cup as top middle school athletic program for 23-24]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/matthews-branch-saluted-as-tillman-coaches-of-the-year-327128</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-14T02:00:23.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Matthews, Branch saluted as Tillman Coaches of the Year]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_6a71abe2-1278-56be-ae06-e66edf63c1ee.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Fike High tennis coach Lee Matthews, center, poses with Vickie Tillman, left, and Wilson County Schools athletic director Brent Walston after Matthews received the Jimmy Tillman Coach of the Year award for WCS high schools for 2023-24 during the second Jimmy Tillman Memorial Coaches Appreciation Day luncheon in the Hunt High cafeteria on Thursday, June 13. Paul Durham | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Matthews, Branch saluted as Tillman Coaches of the Year]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/marlins-spear-tobs-with-big-4th-inning-327127</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-14T01:09:04.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Marlins spear Tobs with big 4th inning]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <![CDATA[The ball skips past Wilson Tobs shortstop Grady Mee (27) and diving third baseman Jack Kail, left, as Morehead City Marlins base runner Luke Scales runs to third base during a game Thursday, June 13, at Fleming Stadium. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Marlins spear Tobs with big 4th inning]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/coastal-plain-league-glance-june-13-2024-327115</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-14T00:39:43.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Coastal Plain League Glance, June 13, 2024]]>
        </news:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-june-14-15-2024-327109</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-13T23:56:12.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, June 14-15, 2024]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/things-my-father-may-or-may-not-have-said-326987</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-13T21:16:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Things my father may or may not have said]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Greg Mercer]]>
    </image:caption>
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      <![CDATA[Things my father may or may not have said]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/mapquest-co-founder-for-startup-success-cultivate-community-327038</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-13T16:09:35.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[MapQuest co-founder: For startup success, cultivate community]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[MapQuest co-founder Chris Heivly shared advice on supporting entrepreneurs and startups during his keynote address for Thursday’s Gig East Summit.]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[MapQuest co-founder: For startup success, cultivate community]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/vikings-hold-commencement-exercise-326653</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-13T14:52:21.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Vikings hold commencement exercise]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Hilton Marshall Windley receives his diploma. Amanda Dixon | Butner-Creedmoor News]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Vikings hold commencement exercise]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/our-opinion-make-driving-into-floodwater-against-the-law-327553</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-13T14:33:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Our Opinion: Make driving into floodwater against the law]]>
        </news:title>
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      <![CDATA[Our Opinion: Make driving into floodwater against the law]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/grain-dryer-catches-fire-at-smithfield-facility-327010</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-13T11:38:07.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Grain dryer catches fire at Smithfield facility]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[Wilson Fire/Rescue Services responded to a Wednesday afternoon fire at the Smithfield Grain facility in Wilson.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Grain dryer catches fire at Smithfield facility]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/caleb-christian-winstead-327034</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-13T10:41:21.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Caleb Christian Winstead]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_074545b2-1b32-5700-a312-de223dc4629e.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Caleb Christian Winstead]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/ervin-cecil-wells-327033</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-13T10:38:56.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Ervin Cecil Wells]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
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      <![CDATA[Ervin Cecil Wells]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/heres-where-to-watch-independence-day-fireworks-in-wilson-326938</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-13T10:00:29.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Here’s where to watch Independence Day fireworks in Wilson]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_1ebb898a-9242-52eb-b281-113b05632af0.jpg</image:loc>
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    <![CDATA[The public can view fireworks July 4 at the Wilson County Fairgrounds and July 6 at Fleming Stadium after the Tobs game.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Here’s where to watch Independence Day fireworks in Wilson]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/free-expungement-clinic-set-for-saturday-326997</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-13T09:40:18.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Free expungement clinic set for Saturday]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_34fca0b3-28f5-5435-97d6-c34bd56c42e9.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Larry Sauls Jr. is shown during a February expungement clinic at the Wilson County Public Library presented by When People Work. The organization will hold a second free expungement clinic Saturday at its 603 Nash St. SE office.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Free expungement clinic set for Saturday]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/tobs-bullpen-falters-in-loss-at-tri-city-327004</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-13T09:39:01.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Tobs’ bullpen falters in loss at Tri-City]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_23fb2a38-4544-5467-b976-781d25cebbba.jpg</image:loc>
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    <![CDATA[Wilson Tobs right fielder Mackenzie Wainwright, shown before a game June 6 at Fleming Stadium slugged his Coastal Plain League-leading seventh home run Wednesday, June 12, in the Tobs' 10-9 loss at Tri-City Chili Peppers. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Tobs’ bullpen falters in loss at Tri-City]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/glorestene-forsythe-pearce-327017</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-13T09:01:25.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Glorestene Forsythe Pearce]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_8473c866-db0d-5e0b-8a55-07a6ac6e8c33.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Glorestene Forsythe Pearce]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/candidate-filing-opens-for-nonpartisan-races-326881</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-13T08:58:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Candidate filing opens for nonpartisan races]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_12cc7f3e-1d13-5011-9eb0-672fdd796231.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Candidate filing is now open for two seats on the Wilson Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors. Filing fee is $5.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Candidate filing opens for nonpartisan races]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/dennis-earl-barnes-327007</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-13T08:50:41.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Dennis Earl Barnes]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_683af227-47e4-5b87-a09c-1c1802c4fa75.jpg</image:loc>
    
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      <![CDATA[Dennis Earl Barnes]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/community-briefs-wilson-chapel-plans-food-giveaway-327051</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-13T08:15:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Community Briefs: Wilson Chapel plans food giveaway]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Community Briefs: Wilson Chapel plans food giveaway]]>
    </image:title>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-06-13T08:14:47.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Church News: Fathers honored in services]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_887e6900-64da-5b7c-9176-28afb61639ca.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.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Church News: Fathers honored in services]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/coastal-plain-league-glance-june-12-2024-326992</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-13T07:45:33.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Coastal Plain League Glance, June 12, 2024]]>
        </news:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/pitching-propels-post-13-past-roanoke-in-division-opener-326983</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-13T06:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Pitching propels Post 13 past Roanoke in division opener]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_0d19a84a-ba2f-502d-9391-e52d0154370a.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Post 13 pitcher Gage Lockhart, firing a pitch during a game May 24 at Fleming Stadium, picked up the win with a five-inning start Wednesday in Post 13's 3-1 victory at Roanoke Post 37 in Williamston. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Pitching propels Post 13 past Roanoke in division opener]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/from-faith-comes-confidence-326982</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-13T05:55:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[From faith comes confidence]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_31b32840-ccc2-5529-a0d1-69bd465a032f.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[E.J. Proctor Story]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[From faith comes confidence]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-june-13-14-2024-326973</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-12T22:28:31.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, June 13-14, 2024]]>
        </news:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/nc-deserves-a-better-leader-than-robinson-326968</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-12T17:25:12.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[NC deserves a better leader than Robinson]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_5a88e61a-d88a-5fae-978d-656b9716f3dd.jpg</image:loc>
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    <![CDATA[The Wilson Times welcomes letters to the editor of 350 words or fewer. Letters should be signed with the writer’s name and hometown. Include a phone number for verification purposes. Phone numbers are not published. Email your letter to the editor to letters@wilsontimes.com.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[NC deserves a better leader than Robinson]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/the-ednas-honor-act-for-youth-stars-326964</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-12T17:08:11.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[‘The Ednas’ honor ACT for Youth stars]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_0a110cf5-35a6-513d-a079-1da8a262400d.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The Edna Boykin Cultural Center is shown on Nash Street in downtown Wilson.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[‘The Ednas’ honor ACT for Youth stars]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/carrie-dupree-conley-326972</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-12T15:42:30.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Carrie Dupree Conley]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_153f065b-c5a6-5085-b5cb-733696fcc3a4.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Carrie Dupree Conley]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/thelma-lee-batts-strickland-326967</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-12T14:15:35.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Thelma Lee Batts Strickland]]>
        </news:title>
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      <![CDATA[Thelma Lee Batts Strickland]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/margaret-ann-rose-boykin-326965</loc>
    <news:news>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-06-12T12:49:44.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Margaret Ann Rose Boykin]]>
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      <![CDATA[Margaret Ann Rose Boykin]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/cups-of-joy-opens-in-wilson-medical-center-326831</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-12T11:25:39.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Cups of Joy opens in Wilson Medical Center]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[Cups of Joy has opened a satellite location in Wilson Medical Center’s former gift shop.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Cups of Joy opens in Wilson Medical Center]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/this-is-my-school-brick-giveaway-honors-frederick-douglass-legacy-326685</loc>
    <news:news>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-12T10:37:57.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[‘This is my school’: Brick giveaway honors Frederick Douglass’ legacy]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Bettie Brown hands three bricks to a Barnhill Contracting Co. employee to carry to her car. Christopher Long | Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[‘This is my school’: Brick giveaway honors Frederick Douglass’ legacy]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/tobs-swat-salamanders-to-stop-skid-6-1-326867</loc>
    <news:news>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-12T09:48:24.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Tobs swat Salamanders to stop skid 6-1]]>
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    <![CDATA[Wilson Tobs first baseman Chris Amparo rips a single during a game Tuesday, June 11, against the Holly Springs Salamanders at Fleming Stadium. Amparo went 3 for 3 in Wilson's 6-1 win. Joni Shelton | Special to the Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Tobs swat Salamanders to stop skid 6-1]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/lawn-mower-catches-fire-near-funeral-home-326953</loc>
    <news:news>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-12T09:10:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Lawn mower catches fire near funeral home]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[A Wilson Fire/Rescue Services crew quickly extinguished a lawn mower fire Tuesday afternoon in the field beside Joyner’s Funeral Home. Four firefighters responded to a small grass fire started by a Black Lab Lawn Care mower. No one was injured. The fire caused an estimated $10,000 in damage to the zero-turn mower.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Lawn mower catches fire near funeral home]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/manna-bible-college-names-graduates-326948</loc>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-12T08:40:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Manna Bible College names graduates]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[Manna Bible College of Wilson recently recognized its 2024 graduates and instructors. Graduates include Sarah W. Artis, bachelor’s degree in theology; Amanda Delores Batts, bachelor’s degree in theology; Preston Charles, master’s degree in theology; and Beverly R, Ham, doctor of theology. In the front row from left are Shirley Harris, Julia Renfrow, Sarah W. Artis, Amanda D, Batts, Beverly R. Ham, Cleo Barnes and hostess Ruby Fuller. In the second row are Evon B. Milton, Randolph Barnes, Darrick W. Barnes, James Johnson, Donald Whitley, Preston Charles, Sellers Jenkins and Theodore Harris.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Manna Bible College names graduates]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/no-regrets-from-this-democrat-for-ken-326847</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>2024-06-11T23:51:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[No regrets from this ‘Democrat for Ken’]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <![CDATA[The Wilson Times welcomes letters to the editor of 350 words or fewer. Letters should be signed with the writer’s name and hometown. Include a phone number for verification purposes. Phone numbers are not published. Email your letter to the editor to letters@wilsontimes.com.]]>
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      <![CDATA[No regrets from this ‘Democrat for Ken’]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/coastal-plain-league-glance-june-11-2024-326839</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-11T23:05:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Coastal Plain League Glance, June 11, 2024]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/man-sentenced-in-friends-knockout-death-326828</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-11T17:44:13.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Man sentenced in friend’s knockout death]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_5e71d218-aa2c-56bd-8885-8ec5e972935c.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Dennis Bell appears in Wilson County Criminal Superior Court on Tuesday to plead guilty to involuntary manslaughter in Ricky Edward Jenkins’ death.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Man sentenced in friend’s knockout death]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/post-13-falls-to-wake-forest-in-6-326817</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-11T15:52:17.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Post 13 falls to Wake Forest in 6]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <![CDATA[Wilson Post 13 head coach Matt Ballance, right, talks to infielder J.D. Graziani during a game May 31 at Fleming Stadium. Post 13 will start Area I East Division play Wednesday at Roanoke Post 37 in Williamston after losing its last two games Sunday and Monday. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Post 13 falls to Wake Forest in 6]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/proud-panthers-graduate-326741</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-11T14:30:16.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Proud Panthers graduate]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Chasity Latriece Royster receives her diploma. Amanda Dixon | Butner-Creedmoor News]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Proud Panthers graduate]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/honeybees-sting-3-at-museum-326769</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-11T14:24:22.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Honeybees sting 3 at museum]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Paramedics responded to the Imagination Station where three people were stung by honeybees on Tuesday.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Honeybees sting 3 at museum]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/anson-wooten-sharpe-tyson-326825</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-11T13:21:34.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Anson Wooten Sharpe Tyson]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_9554073a-9a8f-5f9a-bed1-1b5907cd323f.jpg</image:loc>
    
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      <![CDATA[Anson Wooten Sharpe Tyson]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/mary-moore-326740</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-11T10:04:20.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Mary  Moore]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_1c3665f7-f4f1-5fe7-891d-e0a0e77bcdc5.jpg</image:loc>
    
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      <![CDATA[Mary  Moore]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/workers-remove-century-old-railroad-tracks-near-stadium-site-326513</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-11T09:44:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Workers remove century-old railroad tracks near stadium site]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Old railroad track is removed on Monday to clear the path for Wilson’s new baseball stadium.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Workers remove century-old railroad tracks near stadium site]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/7-wilson-county-grads-earn-owens-scholarship-326836</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-11T09:29:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[7 Wilson County grads earn Owens Scholarship]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <![CDATA[Pictured from left are Owens Scholarship recipients Nolan Gamwell and Zierea Lewis-Hall of Beddingfield High; Katie Ash and Kara Sheldon of Fike High; Victoria Wood of Hunt High; Hannah Tyson of the Wilson Academy of Applied Technology; and Samantha Sharpe of the Wilson Early College Academy.]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[7 Wilson County grads earn Owens Scholarship]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/zebulon-taps-interim-city-manager-with-big-credentials-checkered-past-326649</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-11T08:56:50.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Zebulon taps interim city manager with big credentials, checkered past]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_ed752caf-7d5e-5b22-81e5-1af62591957e.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Taiwo Jaiyeoba]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Zebulon taps interim city manager with big credentials, checkered past]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/entertainment-plus/301-endless-yard-sale-returns-friday-saturday-326646</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-11T08:23:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[301 Endless Yard Sale returns Friday, Saturday]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Volunteers from Total Impact Outreach Ministries help a customer during the 301 Endless Yard Sale at the Wilson County Fairgrounds last year. The popular event returns Friday and Saturday.]]>
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      <![CDATA[301 Endless Yard Sale returns Friday, Saturday]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/red-cross-donors-needed-to-protect-blood-supply-326821</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-11T07:52:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Red Cross: Donors needed to protect blood supply]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[An American Red Cross donor squeezes a sponge ball while giving blood in Fairfax, Virginia, in April 2018. The Red Cross says donors save thousands of lives each year with donations of blood, plasma and platelets.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Red Cross: Donors needed to protect blood supply]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/saturdays-juneteenth-festival-at-toisnot-park-326644</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-11T07:15:49.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Saturday's Juneteenth Festival at Toisnot Park]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Juneteenth moves to Toisnot Park for Saturday's event but will still include the fun, food and music from previous events. Drew C. Wilson | Times file photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Saturday's Juneteenth Festival at Toisnot Park]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/win-streak-ends-sunday-for-post-13-326638</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-10T22:45:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Win streak ends Sunday for Post 13]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_95b2fdc6-7727-559c-8c0f-615b85654a72.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Post 13 outfielder Peyton Clay (9), scoring a run during a home game June 2 at Fleming Stadium, drove in a run in Wilson's 12-2 loss Sunday at Wilmington Post 10. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Win streak ends Sunday for Post 13]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/coastal-plain-league-glance-june-10-2024-326632</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-10T22:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Coastal Plain League Glance, June 10, 2024]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/tobs-face-grueling-stretch-fully-armed-326627</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-10T21:52:42.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Tobs face grueling stretch fully armed]]>
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    <![CDATA[Wilson Tobs reliever Brett Anderson loses his glasses as he throws a pitch during a game Sunday, June 9, against the Tri-City Chili Peppers at Fleming Stadium. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/twenty-two-pirates-earn-diplomas-326588</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-10T18:42:23.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Twenty-two Pirates earn diplomas]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[Natalie Marie Daugherty receives her diploma. Amanda Dixon | Butner-Creedmoor News]]>
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      <![CDATA[Twenty-two Pirates earn diplomas]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/little-league-district-6-tourneys-start-friday-at-gillette-326587</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-06-10T18:23:14.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Little League District 6 tourneys start Friday at Gillette]]>
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    <![CDATA[Wilson City Little League All-Stars celebrate during a game in the North Carolina Little League District 6 Ages 9-11 tournament at Southern Bank Stadium on June 27, 2023. All five District 6 age-group tournament will be played at Gillette Baseball Complex this month, starting with games in the Ages 8-9 and 8-10 tourneys Friday, June 14. Times file photo]]>
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      <![CDATA[Little League District 6 tourneys start Friday at Gillette]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/deadline-to-enter-wednesday-for-larry-pittman-memorial-jr-golf-tourney-326584</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-10T18:19:27.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Deadline to enter Wednesday for Larry Pittman Memorial Jr. Golf tourney]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[This youngster tees off during the first round of the 44th Larry Pittman Memorial Wilson County Junior Golf Tournament on June 19, 2023, at Willow Springs Country Club. This year's tournament starts Monday, June 17, at Wilson Country Club and concludes the next day at Wedgewood. Kathryn Adkins | Special to the Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Deadline to enter Wednesday for Larry Pittman Memorial Jr. Golf tourney]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-june-11-12-2024-326574</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-10T18:13:50.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, June 11-12, 2024]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/woman-killed-in-single-vehicle-wreck-326563</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-10T17:10:35.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Woman killed in single-vehicle wreck]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[State troopers say a Wilson woman died early Sunday in a single-car crash.]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Woman killed in single-vehicle wreck]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/our-opinion-graduation-is-a-beginning-not-an-ending-326826</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-10T16:14:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Our Opinion: Graduation is a beginning, not an ending]]>
        </news:title>
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      <![CDATA[Our Opinion: Graduation is a beginning, not an ending]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/family-markets-willboys-barbecue-sauce-323788</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-10T15:02:55.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Family markets Willboy’s barbecue sauce]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Willis “Willboy” Lane places Willboy’s Barbecue Sauce on the shelf at Piggly Wiggly in Wilson. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Family markets Willboy’s barbecue sauce]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/micheal-anthony-lavender-326580</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-10T14:52:45.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Micheal Anthony Lavender]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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      <![CDATA[Micheal Anthony Lavender]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/entertainment-plus/saturdays-juneteenth-festival-moves-to-toisnot-park-326495</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-10T14:40:40.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Saturday’s Juneteenth Festival moves to Toisnot Park]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[Juneteenth moves to Toisnot Park for Saturday's event but will still include the fun, food and music from previous years.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Saturday’s Juneteenth Festival moves to Toisnot Park]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/brad-neil-agar-326555</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-10T12:56:02.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Brad Neil Agar]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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      <![CDATA[Brad Neil Agar]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/entertainment-plus/new-library-books-tabitha-browns-cookbook-added-to-collection-326472</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-10T11:37:46.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[New library books: Tabitha Brown’s cookbook added to collection]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The Wilson County Public Library's main branch at 249 Nash St. N. is shown.]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[New library books: Tabitha Brown’s cookbook added to collection]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/carrie-conley-326506</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-10T11:23:17.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Carrie  Conley]]>
        </news:title>
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      <![CDATA[Carrie  Conley]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/bobbie-ray-barnes-326505</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-10T11:21:07.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Bobbie Ray Barnes]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_c87e1ed6-1191-5c10-ad48-298fad6da367.jpg</image:loc>
    
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      <![CDATA[Bobbie Ray Barnes]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/latoya-taylor-326504</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-10T11:15:46.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[LaToya  Taylor]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_0d07646b-da8e-5662-8dc0-0ecf184d62da.jpg</image:loc>
    
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      <![CDATA[LaToya  Taylor]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/jimmie-douglas-worrell-326503</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-10T09:32:25.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Jimmie Douglas Worrell]]>
        </news:title>
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      <![CDATA[Jimmie Douglas Worrell]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/weca-honors-award-winners-326453</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-10T08:56:33.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[WECA honors award-winners]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[Wilson Early College Academy recently recognized top award-winning seniors. In front row, from left, are Briana Linares-Solorzano, Paris Dublin, Desiree Bynum, Gabrielle Harris, Kyra Farmer and Taniyah Atkinson. In back are Carlton “C.J.” Stevens Jr., Samantha Sharpe, Elena Minter, Miles Jones, Zachary Smith, Jada White, Ajaunie White and Alyssa Crane. Janesha Isom is not pictured.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[WECA honors award-winners]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/carlton-maurice-mcmillan-326465</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-10T07:53:18.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Carlton Maurice McMillan]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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      <![CDATA[Carlton Maurice McMillan]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/chili-peppers-endure-late-tobs-rally-for-3-2-win-326441</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-10T03:21:20.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Chili Peppers endure late Tobs rally for 3-2 win]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_793a84fb-d7bc-5507-a317-b6d84e630fed.jpg</image:loc>
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    <![CDATA[Wilson Tobs catcher Chase Waddell (15) watches a home run leave his bat during a game Sunday, June 9, against the Tri-City Chili Peppers at Fleming Stadium. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Chili Peppers endure late Tobs rally for 3-2 win]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/coastal-plain-league-glance-june-9-2024-326436</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-10T01:29:05.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Coastal Plain League Glance, June 9, 2024]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-june-10-11-2024-326435</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-10T01:25:58.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, June 10-11, 2024]]>
        </news:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/down-to-business-couple-renovating-homes-across-wilson-326320</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-09T15:32:37.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Down to Business: Couple renovating homes across Wilson]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_ec387447-c39e-505d-ac1e-1f1590e1f6f7.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Franklin and Crystal Witter renovated 109 Kincaid Ave. NW as their first leap of faith into house-flipping.]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Down to Business: Couple renovating homes across Wilson]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/millard-douglas-lamm-326421</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-09T08:39:25.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Millard Douglas Lamm]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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      <![CDATA[Millard Douglas Lamm]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/5-displaced-in-green-street-fire-326362</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-09T06:42:32.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[5 displaced in Green Street fire]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_1d54a06d-6e8e-5114-8412-f45aaf044d48.jpg</image:loc>
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    <![CDATA[Wilson Police Department personnel taped off the scene after crews extinguished a Friday fire on Green Street. Christopher Long | Times]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[5 displaced in Green Street fire]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/593-wilson-county-graduates-turn-tassels-326390</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-08T16:59:55.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[593 Wilson County graduates turn tassels]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_232c1a0e-421d-5a6c-a666-fef69bca10c3.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Teacher Emily House fixes senior Andrea Aguilera’s cap as Beddingfield High School graduates line up. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[593 Wilson County graduates turn tassels]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/former-pack-star-pg-pucillo-reflects-on-6-decades-in-nc-326349</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-08T02:05:30.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Former ‘Pack star PG Pucillo reflects on 6 decades in NC]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_0dc7e818-5dc9-5c5a-ad01-9236fad2b0a8.jpg</image:loc>
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    <![CDATA[Former N.C. State basketball All-America point guard Lou Pucillo, right, poses with Keith Barnes, president of the North Carolina Baseball Museum board of directors, during the NCBM's 22nd annual Celebrity Golf Tournament on Thursday, June 6, at Wedgewood Public Golf Course. Paul Durham | Times]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Former ‘Pack star PG Pucillo reflects on 6 decades in NC]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/memories-made-and-shared-at-ncbms-22nd-celebrity-golf-tourney-326348</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-08T02:02:15.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Memories made and shared at NCBM’s 22nd Celebrity Golf Tourney]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_5ccaf7d4-d55f-5065-9595-e741e60142bf.jpg</image:loc>
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    <![CDATA[Legendary baseball coach George Whitfield, left, talks to Hunt High head coach Jon Smith and his son, Bowman, at the N.C. Baseball Museum's 22nd annual Celebrity Golf Tournament on Thursday, June 6, at Wedgewood. Brian and John Oliver | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Memories made and shared at NCBM’s 22nd Celebrity Golf Tourney]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/tobs-bash-marlins-to-end-skid-326347</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-08T01:59:06.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Tobs bash Marlins to end skid]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_2ddd94db-30b5-54dd-977d-0ee8046d70e5.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Tobs catcher J.D. Kaiser (37) is congratulated by teammate Cole Robinson after Kaiser led off the top of the eighth inning with a home run during a game Friday, June 7, against the Morehead City Marlins at Big Rock Stadium. Joni Shelton | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Tobs bash Marlins to end skid]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/coastal-plain-league-glance-june-7-2024-326343</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-08T01:56:59.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Coastal Plain League Glance, June 7, 2024]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-june-8-9-2024-326341</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-08T00:52:56.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, June 8-9, 2024]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/wilson-heart-walks-goal-is-to-save-lives-326327</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-07T20:04:08.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wilson Heart Walk's goal is to save lives]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_b341bd25-fb29-575b-ba7a-137c494975eb.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[This year's American Heart Association Heart Walk is Thursday at Wilson Medical Center's walking loop.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Wilson Heart Walk's goal is to save lives]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/council-oks-35m-loan-for-corporate-park-expansion-326202</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-07T19:54:50.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Council OKs $3.5M loan for corporate park expansion]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_d864bb35-ecd9-5ccb-9833-3447157e6745.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[City Manager Grant Goings leads a discussion during the Wilson City Council’s monthly breakfast meeting on Thursday.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Council OKs $3.5M loan for corporate park expansion]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/lucama-lowers-electric-tax-rates-326137</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-07T19:16:26.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Lucama lowers electric, tax rates]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_fb8baa4d-f683-508b-b382-8359178ba580.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Interim Town Manager Ralph Clark speaks during a recent Lucama Board of Commissioners meeting.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Lucama lowers electric, tax rates]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/for-latinos-parents-rights-should-be-about-support-and-respect-326323</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-07T17:45:39.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[For Latinos, ‘parents’ rights’ should be about support and respect]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_85efd582-b41c-5b1e-8aeb-1edecdde5627.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Elizabeth Herrera]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[For Latinos, ‘parents’ rights’ should be about support and respect]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/full-house-storage-opens-wilson-facility-326307</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-07T15:37:21.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Full House Storage opens Wilson facility]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_1666cc2e-5d9e-590f-a31b-f876c3c9d5aa.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Full House Storage is now open at 4913 N.C. 58 in Wilson, offering 520 storage units with drive-up and climate-controlled options available.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Full House Storage opens Wilson facility]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/deed-transfers/deed-transfers-wilson-county-transactions-from-may-27-31-325702</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-07T14:52:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Deed transfers: Wilson County transactions from May 27-31]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_d7304934-9bbc-52dd-b0cd-2be2200a04c8.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Stock photo | 
paulbr75 via Pixabay ]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Deed transfers: Wilson County transactions from May 27-31]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/when-voting-remember-d-day-heroes-sacrifice-326304</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-07T14:10:38.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[When voting, remember D-Day heroes’ sacrifice]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_832dddc7-f7fc-5d05-a875-516247dd1251.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[When voting, remember D-Day heroes’ sacrifice]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/reception-honors-van-baars-legacy-326303</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-07T13:59:03.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Reception honors van Baars’ legacy]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_5f7ee27a-8fbd-5abe-9979-10424756078c.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Frans van Baars holds one of his paintings of his homeland, the Netherlands.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Reception honors van Baars’ legacy]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/couples-receive-marriage-licenses-in-may-326164</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-07T12:47:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Couples receive marriage licenses in May]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_1b5ae07d-c23a-5626-b084-e2c879dd6ab6.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Couples receive marriage licenses in May]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/wilson-preparatory-academy-celebrates-class-of-2024-326283</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-07T09:05:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wilson Preparatory Academy celebrates Class of 2024]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_d2d47f2b-0ad6-5b33-b295-d0c055dcda2f.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Valedictorian Pranathi Gorty spoke at Wilson Preparatory Academy's graduation.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Wilson Preparatory Academy celebrates Class of 2024]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/hunt-seniors-receive-honors-326280</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-07T08:07:28.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Hunt seniors receive honors]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_ffaac097-c091-5cff-9527-887f2cfa0743.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Hunt High School seniors were recognized during Awards Day. The following students are pictured: Paris Jones, Danny Abrosio, Tatiana Wilson, A’Nija Hinnant, Samria Spencer, Yulissa Castro-Romero, Alexandra Chavez, Zackary Jordan, Hannah Hoots, Kahlil Batts, Nazire Williams, Cody Jenkins, Kaitlyn Hansen, Gracelynn Wolzen, Jolie Sogluizzo, Ameer Balwi, Luke Davis, Nellie Dimas, Rubi Amberiz, Keonna Whitehead, Samantha Wong, Olivia Craft, Breanna Brantley, Olivia Yount, Victoria Wood, Katelyn Davis, Ciera Boykin, Marianna Garnica-Ahyoung, Allison Moore, Eva Fatzaun, Ryan Strickland, Aniya Cooper, TiAsia Taylor, Janiya Richardson, Taylor Mattox, Olathia Archer, Roselyn Velasquez Hernandez, Scarlett Hathaway, Roderick B-Loftin, Ronald McNeil, Asyat Sow, Maryam Sow, Kamryn Phaby, Elisabeth McBride, Dorisar Garcia Rios, Madison Lamm, Sarai Horner, Abby Webb, Johnson Thorne, Jacob Haynes, Eva Espinoza, Alexander Ellis, Amara Barnes, Noah Turner, Victoria Clark, Caitlin Hannah, Alexis Crabtree, Angelina Archer, Gabrielle Rice, Rolando Uribe-Nigoche, John Lamm, Foster Barnes, Khalil McIver, Alex Nguyen, Dylan Owens, Valery Vazquez-Balcazar, Jalen Moore, Diana Pizano, Mitchell Matacale, Thomas Daniel, Branson Boykin, Jaylan Kirk, Jordan Scott, Kate Conoley, Josie Harrell, Ava Bennett, Cappa Bunn, Mackenzie Bunn, Thaddeus Tucker, Daysy Garcia Pantoja, Brandon Aviles-Miranda, AMGD Mahram, Darien Rios, Mason Hinnant and Aaliyah Simon.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Hunt seniors receive honors]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/fike-students-honored-at-awards-day-326277</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-07T08:01:15.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Fike students honored at Awards Day]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_002e99f0-4798-5d58-b63c-0ab59d753ae1.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Fike High School honored its seniors at Awards Day recently. Those receiving awards include Aisha Ramsey, Andreya Daugherty, Ann Thorne Webb, Avery Briley, Betsabe Arroyo Ramirez, Breannon Council, Callie Baker, Cameron Small, Caroline Adkins, Constance Pleasants, Dylan Skinner, Edwin Reel, Emma Spencer, Erin Pope, Erl Tornandizo, Ethan Boyette, Evan Gregory, Gavin Norris, Gracie Tant, Hartley Warren, Hatten Gore, Jacob Farmer, Jacob Godwin, Jadyn Newsome, Jahavious Burch-Kelly, Jaiya Haskins, Jalia Daniels, Janiya Jefferson, Joclynn Newsome, Jorden Simpkins, Joshua Bass, Kahmya McKinnon, Kaila Barnes, Kaleb Artis, Kara Sheldon, Karl Em, Kathryn Adkins, Katie Ash, Ke’Shyia Jones, Kennedy Bynum, Kiersten Wimberley, Mallory Jenkins, Mason Wocher, Montreall Taylor, Rachel Thomason, Samuel Antolick, Sarai Antonio Gaspar, Shahynaz Majeed, Skylar Summerlin, Snyder Pearson, Thomas Buchan, Venus Bonifacio, Zachariah Johnson and Zoe Edwards.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Fike students honored at Awards Day]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/beddingfield-students-receive-awards-326275</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-07T07:49:09.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Beddingfield students receive awards]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_2b2ab860-fe81-57a9-b579-d642fc9d9166.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The following students received honors during Awards Day at Beddingfield High School: Alexa Abonza, Akeria-Ashantiyana Adams, Arrinton Adkins, Celina Bautista, Estefani Bautista-Ribon, Kiya Bowden, Taylin Burford, Vanessa Cabrera-Baza, Eluzai Campbell, Yuliana Campos, Noe Condado-Ramirez, Jakeim Darden-Artis, Za’Vonya Dozier, Zy Kira Dublin, Rachel Ellis, Janiya Flowers, Jessica Fluegel, Amante Foreman, Jamiyah Frank, Gerardo Fuentes-Albarran, Keaton Gaither, Nolan Gamwell, Stephanie Guerrero-Loredo, Anthony Harris, Deirdre Harrison, Tyler Heffinger, Steven Hernandez-Castillo, Jahsun Hill, Kamyla Hill, Angel Hooks, Alajah Hopkins, Mackenzie Howard, Selina Huang, Natajha Jefferson, Kamryn Knight, Kia Knight, Sarita LaRose, Hanna Lauschner, Lilian Leon-Yepez, Zierea Lewis Hall, Hannah Lucas, India Lucas, Gloria Mendoza-Abarca, Issac Morales-Prado, Asun Pender, Andrew Pereyra, Lillian Pintor-Arroyo, Ashton Pittman, Jesenia Rangel-Guerra, Sha’Kheira Reddick-Turner, Kaleigh Richardson, Camila Rios-Macedo, Perla Rodriguez, Ashley Rojas Garcia, Makenzie Romero, Donovan Swinson, Will Taylor, Gabriela Teixeira, Bryson Wagner, M’Chaela Willoughby, Makayla Woodard and Jaden Wooten.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Beddingfield students receive awards]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/fikes-pope-earns-3rd-all-state-selection-has-all-star-summer-lined-up-326273</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-07T02:12:49.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Fike’s Pope earns 3rd all-state selection, has all-star summer lined up]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_aa3498c1-5598-5263-b8d5-cc4066d9e47d.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Fike High senior Erin Pope (6), dribbling the ball during a match against Pinecrest at The Brittany XVIII at Gillette Soccer Complex on March 9, will compete in the Clash of the Carolinas on June 15 as well as the East-West All-Star Game in Greensboro in July. Kathryn Adkins | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Fike’s Pope earns 3rd all-state selection, has all-star summer lined up]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/all-state-hunts-bunn-fikes-wheeler-named-to-ncsca-3-a-elite-unit-326272</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-07T02:08:42.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[All-state: Hunt’s Bunn, Fike’s Wheeler named to NCSCA 3-A elite unit]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_7a2a604b-9180-5d5e-944a-3a1c0b94d7b7.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Hunt's Cappa Bunn (8) moves with the ball during a home state 3-A playoff match against Croatan on May 19. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[All-state: Hunt’s Bunn, Fike’s Wheeler named to NCSCA 3-A elite unit]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/warriors-demons-lead-ncsca-all-region-picks-from-area-326270</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-07T01:57:40.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Warriors, Demons lead NCSCA all-region picks from area]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_a9ae60aa-e88b-5d61-aca2-8647e72d7277.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Hunt junior Mariah Polk, on the attack during a match April 9 at Fike, earned her third selection to the NCSCA 3-A All-Region 3 team this season. Kathryn Adkins | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Warriors, Demons lead NCSCA all-region picks from area]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/hunts-zarate-fikes-pope-claim-top-qcc-honors-326269</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-07T01:53:17.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Hunt’s Zarate, Fike’s Pope claim top QCC honors]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_e76f7360-1ca7-59ca-be3f-d7095b6f86c9.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Hunt junior stopper Valeria Zarate, right, pressures a Dixon player during an NCHSAA 3-A playoff match May 19 at Hunt. Zarate was named 3-A Quad County Conference Defensive Player of the Year by league coaches. Andy McMurray | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Hunt’s Zarate, Fike’s Pope claim top QCC honors]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/pilots-topple-tobs-for-share-of-east-lead-326254</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-07T01:49:56.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Pilots topple Tobs for share of East lead]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_2c5e3844-9a7c-5e91-a243-507f32439cfd.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Tobs starting pitcher Tanner Halvorson (30) looks toward the outfield as Peninsula Pilots' Trey Morgan circles the bases following his three-run home run in the top of the third inning of Thursday's game at Fleming Stadium. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Pilots topple Tobs for share of East lead]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/coastal-plain-league-glance-june-6-2024-326253</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-07T01:24:42.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Coastal Plain League Glance, June 6, 2024]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-june-7-8-2024-326252</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-07T01:22:49.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, June 7-8, 2024]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/support-teachers-by-restoring-discipline-326246</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-06T20:40:28.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Support teachers by restoring discipline]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_2960ae90-547b-5d27-9a87-bd0e2a9aac9e.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Ken Fontenot]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Support teachers by restoring discipline]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/friday-night-on-white-returns-june-14-326242</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-06T20:27:05.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Friday Night on White returns June 14]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_46d6e5c8-bcc2-5b7c-be1c-ca77284616f7.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Friday Night on White returns June 14. | Screenshot]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Friday Night on White returns June 14]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/connie-mack-bunn-326200</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-06T12:26:56.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Connie Mack Bunn]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_585ff6f0-b3fd-558c-b414-797f8523b699.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Connie Mack Bunn]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/a-piece-of-history-bricks-from-frederick-douglass-school-available-to-public-monday-326086</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-06T08:28:08.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[‘A piece of history’: Bricks from Frederick Douglass school available to public Monday]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_4dae6b1e-8354-5d7c-bc96-3b741d363df2.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Bricks from the former Frederick Douglass Elementary School will be distributed as public keepsakes from 4-7 p.m. Monday at the school’s Lake Wilson Road location in Elm City.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[‘A piece of history’: Bricks from Frederick Douglass school available to public Monday]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/entertainment-plus/spotted-busy-downtown-weekend-with-artspin-and-wilson-pride-326113</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-06T08:25:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Spotted: Busy downtown weekend with ArtSpin and Wilson Pride]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_aa5c40a7-2069-5b37-9492-88344b6306e7.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Downtown Wilson was filled with Saturday events for ArtSpin and Wilson Pride. Janelle Clevinger | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Spotted: Busy downtown weekend with ArtSpin and Wilson Pride]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/community-briefs-food-plate-giveaway-is-sunday-326232</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-06T05:45:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Community Briefs: Food plate giveaway is Sunday]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_2c96a032-b31f-5af0-ae8b-4a219fc25342.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Waymakers of North Carolina volunteers prepared, packaged and delivered more than 500 meals during a May 2022 giveaway at Angel Way Missionary Worship Center. The nonprofit is a collaborative effort among churches, businesses and individuals to provide a hot meal and more once a month to anyone in need.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Community Briefs: Food plate giveaway is Sunday]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/church-news-churches-plan-special-services-326111</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-06T03:46:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Church News: Churches plan special services]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_fd8b8a91-46d1-5f5f-ab82-b36828152f75.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 plan special services]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/post-13-rally-stuns-defending-state-champion-fuquay-varina-7-4-in-9-innings-326110</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-06T01:52:12.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Post 13 rally stuns defending state champion Fuquay-Varina 7-4 in 9 innings]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_d72c8e5a-7ff0-51bf-af13-34f6a16589b6.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Post 13's Brady Jenkins (4), gesturing at third base during a game May 24 at Fleming Stadium, drilled a two-run home run in the ninth inning of Post 13's 7-4 comeback win over Fuquay-Varina Post 116 Nationals on Wednesday, June 5, in Garner. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Post 13 rally stuns defending state champion Fuquay-Varina 7-4 in 9 innings]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/gratitude-is-an-award-in-itself-326109</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-06T01:48:55.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Gratitude is an award in itself]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_72349311-85fc-57a1-ba5a-6a04d3b59cf6.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[E.J. Proctor Story]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Gratitude is an award in itself]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/coastal-plain-league-glance-june-5-2024-326108</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-06T01:46:07.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Coastal Plain League Glance, June 5, 2024]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-june-6-7-2024-326104</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-06T01:37:13.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, June 6-7, 2024]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/planning-board-oks-zoning-for-more-homes-326012</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-05T15:07:05.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Planning board OKs zoning for more homes]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_883063ac-f82d-5dbf-bd47-f64bd46b71dc.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The Wilson Planning and Design Review Board approved a request to rezone this field across from Jones Elementary School from general commercial to urban residential, allowing for a maximum capacity of nine homes per acre. The zoning change is subject to City Council approval.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Planning board OKs zoning for more homes]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/commissioners-tighten-billboard-regulations-325994</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-05T13:48:48.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Commissioners tighten billboard regulations]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_22df4027-0e68-5258-8957-2a4cb4f69a2c.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Commissioners have amended a county ordinance governing billboard placements following resident complaints. This billboard on N.C. 42 near the Airport Boulevard intersection is one of four that popped up in western Wilson County in a matter of months.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Commissioners tighten billboard regulations]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/wilson-housing-authority-to-open-public-housing-waiting-lists-326058</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-05T13:25:26.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wilson Housing Authority to open public housing waiting lists]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_b501b164-417e-5b9e-a3ea-429361e2236e.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The Wilson Housing Authority is opening waiting lists for public housing communities, including E.B. Jordan Homes.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Wilson Housing Authority to open public housing waiting lists]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/life/wedding-jones-brick-325991</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-05T11:09:17.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wedding: Jones-Brick]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_713a62c7-e2cd-57f0-9621-3a12549f0466.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Mr. and Mrs. Dakota Storm Jones]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Wedding: Jones-Brick]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/eddie-b-barron-jr-326051</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-05T10:26:43.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Eddie  B. Barron, Jr.]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_b6f340de-cff5-5a4e-918f-41c766b6bf35.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Eddie  B. Barron, Jr.]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/cards-messages-support-students-on-test-day-325926</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-05T08:21:59.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Cards, messages support students on test day]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_14d8f10c-8828-5e09-8750-2862ba85a08b.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Tori Lyndon, right, is the data manager and receptionist at Elm City Middle School.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Cards, messages support students on test day]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/tobs-win-streak-halted-by-sharks-8-1-325977</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-05T07:35:48.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Tobs’ win streak halted by Sharks, 8-1]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_d92c3621-424c-5579-b954-6a168ff9812b.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Tobs pitching coach Ted Bergquist, center, talks to starting pitcher Tai Phetluangsy (32) and catcher Chase Waddell during a mound conference in a game Tuesday, June 4, against the Wilmington Sharks at Fleming Stadium. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Tobs’ win streak halted by Sharks, 8-1]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/coastal-plain-league-glance-june-4-2024-325976</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-05T07:26:55.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Coastal Plain League Glance, June 4, 2024]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/former-mlb-catcher-barry-foote-and-father-to-make-celebrity-golf-debuts-325972</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-06-04T23:04:49.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Former MLB catcher Barry Foote and father to make Celebrity Golf debuts]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[Smithfield native Barry Foote, shown in his 1979 Topps baseball card while a member of the Philadelphia Phillies, will be at the N.C. Baseball Museum's Celebrity Golf Tournament for the first time at the 22nd annual edition Thursday, June 6, at Wedgewood Public Golf Course. Foote will be accompanied by his 93-year-old father, Amby Foote, a former minor league player and high school coach and umpire.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Former MLB catcher Barry Foote and father to make Celebrity Golf debuts]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/fikes-barnes-to-continue-comeback-at-chowan-325971</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-04T23:02:45.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Fike’s Barnes to continue comeback at Chowan]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Fike High senior Roderick Barnes Jr. signs his National Letter of Intent to play football at Chowan University during a ceremony at Fike on May 29. Contributed photo]]>
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      <![CDATA[Fike’s Barnes to continue comeback at Chowan]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-june-5-6-2024-325932</loc>
    <news:news>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-04T21:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, June 5-6, 2024]]>
        </news:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/ken-fontenot-is-wilsons-best-choice-325938</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-04T16:38:36.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Ken Fontenot is Wilson’s best choice]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_fb73d0ec-a6bd-5baf-87d9-6cf4641d8436.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[Ken Fontenot is Wilson’s best choice]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/from-small-town-chef-to-small-screen-star-325934</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-04T16:35:42.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[From small-town chef to small-screen star?]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_a2ff5d53-e48d-5d5e-bf29-f35596fb99ef.jpg</image:loc>
    
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      <![CDATA[From small-town chef to small-screen star?]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/county-to-purchase-former-bank-for-tax-office-move-325886</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-04T16:29:40.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[County to purchase former bank for tax office move]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_0914f4a4-a652-5221-afa9-bb01c3ca9db2.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson County will purchase the former Wells Fargo bank building at 2816 Ward Blvd. for $2 million and move the county’s tax office from its downtown location. The bank building sits across the street from the Shoppes at Brentwood.]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[County to purchase former bank for tax office move]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/grape-truck-destroyed-in-i-95-fire-325896</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-04T15:06:57.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Grape truck destroyed in I-95 fire]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The driver of this truck escaped without serious injury after a Tuesday fire on Interstate 95. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Grape truck destroyed in I-95 fire]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/mark-justin-smith-325947</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-04T14:23:06.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Mark Justin Smith]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_7c2b3aea-c14d-5990-8a6b-2d7dfd25cdce.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Mark Justin Smith]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/seniors-offered-127m-in-scholarships-325802</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-04T14:02:44.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Seniors offered $12.7M in scholarships]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[School officials introduced foreign exchange students and their host families during the Wilson County Board of Education meeting on Monday.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Seniors offered $12.7M in scholarships]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/chamber-executive-academy-raises-11000-for-wells-elementary-325829</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-04T13:52:28.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Chamber Executive Academy raises $11,000 for Wells Elementary]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_0a4985c8-c905-5454-95ec-55b59e4e3af4.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Representatives from Wells Elementary School, students and the Wilson Chamber of Commerce’s Chamber Executive Academy Class of 2024 smile together. Academy members raised money to pave the blacktop they're shown standing on.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Chamber Executive Academy raises $11,000 for Wells Elementary]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/county-passes-budget-with-6-1-vote-325879</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-04T13:42:25.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[County passes budget with 6-1 vote]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Karen Evans, right, receives the oath of office as the new  Clerk to the Board of Commissioners.  Tim Karan, board chairperson administers the oath. Amanda Dixon | Butner-Creedmoor News]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[County passes budget with 6-1 vote]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/fredrick-montreal-williams-325911</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-04T11:57:15.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Fredrick Montreal Williams]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_294533ca-18f2-5ece-96ff-5ab5e36a7764.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Fredrick Montreal Williams]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/zack-golf-tourney-to-support-miracle-league-325599</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-04T11:06:32.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[‘Zack’ golf tourney to support Miracle League]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Kelsey Newsome of Wilson Parks and Recreation and Zack Jordan are pictured at Wilson’s Miracle Field, the beneficiary of proceeds from this year’s Teeing up with Zack Golf Tournament.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[‘Zack’ golf tourney to support Miracle League]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/james-donnie-creech-325838</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-04T09:14:24.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[James Donnie Creech]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_737b704e-a5ed-5410-878f-8208bfacfeee.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[James Donnie Creech]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/morris-b-wynn-325804</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-04T08:51:27.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Morris B. Wynn]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_77145eb9-2b18-5be6-abb1-6099f1dd1369.jpg</image:loc>
    
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      <![CDATA[Morris B. Wynn]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/post-13-steams-past-wayne-county-again-9-5-325793</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-04T08:24:54.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Post 13 steams past Wayne County again, 9-5]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_1818e9ef-9070-5ce5-b015-d2a95c90bde9.jpg</image:loc>
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    <![CDATA[Wilson Post 13 second baseman Jake Flowers (12) waits for the throw as Wayne County Post 11's Tanner Woodard slides into second base during an American Legion baseball game Monday, June 3, at C35 Sports Complex in Goldsboro. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Post 13 steams past Wayne County again, 9-5]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/coastal-plain-league-glance-june-3-2024-325783</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-04T00:21:53.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Coastal Plain League Glance, June 3, 2024]]>
        </news:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/wilson-preps-richardson-heading-to-hocking-college-325768</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-03T21:01:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wilson Prep’s Richardson heading to Hocking College]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <![CDATA[Wilson Prep senior Christian Richardson, front row center, signed his National Letter of Intent to play football at Hocking College in Ohio during a ceremony at WPA on May 23. Front from left are sister Christalyn Richardson, mother Christine Richardson, Christian Richardson and grandmother Joyce Lavender. Back row: Wilson Prep athletic director Daryl Woodard, head coach Phillip Dickens and assistant coach Anthony Edwards. Contributed photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Wilson Prep’s Richardson heading to Hocking College]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/ladybirds-gibson-proclaimed-big-east-offensive-poy-325555</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-03T21:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Ladybirds’ Gibson proclaimed Big East Offensive POY]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_e1f5a67e-518e-51c4-835e-6417610ec400.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Southern Nash's Emory Gibson (15) takes a shot on goal during a home match against Franklinton on May 9, 2024. Carl Copeland | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Ladybirds’ Gibson proclaimed Big East Offensive POY]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/sns-anna-dickinson-named-top-big-east-pitcher-3rd-straight-year-325561</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-03T21:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[SN’s Anna Dickinson named top Big East pitcher 3rd straight year]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_7535079f-a763-5c6e-a614-bbf75d8aedbb.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Southern Nash's Anna Dickinson pitches during a home game March 14 against Bunn. Carl Copeland | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[SN’s Anna Dickinson named top Big East pitcher 3rd straight year]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-june-4-5-2024-325563</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-03T20:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, June 4-5, 2024]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/firebirds-fly-toward-the-future-325677</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-03T15:45:11.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Firebirds fly toward the future]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_601c4046-aa9d-543b-87dd-590ff0c50a3f.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Class of 2024 emblem hangs from the tassel. Amanda Dixon | Butner-Creedmoor News]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Firebirds fly toward the future]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/our-opinion-as-d-day-raged-wilson-prayed-for-brave-allied-troops-325674</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-03T15:11:34.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Our Opinion: As D-Day raged, Wilson prayed for brave Allied troops]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_d8338be1-baab-5734-8c6c-deb0e07c7ed3.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Then an afternoon paper, The Wilson Daily Times carried full coverage of the D-Day invasion in its June 6, 1944, edition.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Our Opinion: As D-Day raged, Wilson prayed for brave Allied troops]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/my-two-cents-on-the-baseball-stadium-tax-325663</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-03T15:05:35.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[My ‘two cents’ on the baseball stadium tax]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[A New South Development rendering of Wilson’s downtown baseball stadium is displayed during a community meeting. The facility should be complete in time for the Carolina Mudcats’ opening day in 2026.]]>
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      <![CDATA[My ‘two cents’ on the baseball stadium tax]]>
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          <![CDATA[LaVonne Sophia Constans]]>
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      <![CDATA[LaVonne Sophia Constans]]>
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          <![CDATA[‘Eyes’ 10th anniversary kickoff weekend a success]]>
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    <![CDATA[Photographers gather around the photograph made by Rodrigo Paredes at Saturday's FIrst Walk during the 10th edition of the Eyes on Main Street Wilson Outdoor Photo Festival.]]>
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      <![CDATA[‘Eyes’ 10th anniversary kickoff weekend a success]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/frankie-felder-325672</loc>
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        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Frankie  Felder]]>
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      <![CDATA[Frankie  Felder]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-06-03T12:20:47.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Ed Lee  Edwards, III]]>
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      <![CDATA[Ed Lee  Edwards, III]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/donna-sue-james-williams-325670</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-06-03T12:17:25.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Donna Sue James Williams]]>
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      <![CDATA[Donna Sue James Williams]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/linda-ruffin-325669</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-03T12:15:13.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Linda  Ruffin]]>
        </news:title>
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      <![CDATA[Linda  Ruffin]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/fredrick-williams-325667</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-06-03T12:10:24.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Fredrick  Williams]]>
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      <![CDATA[Fredrick  Williams]]>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-03T11:51:48.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Successful 10th ‘Eyes’ event in the books]]>
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    <![CDATA[Photographers gather around the photograph made by Rodrigo Paredes at the FIrst Walk during the 10th edition of the Eyes on Main Street Wilson Outdoor Photo Festival on Saturday. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Successful 10th ‘Eyes’ event in the books]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/its-time-to-enjoy-some-fun-at-the-pool-325566</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-06-03T11:11:24.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[It’s time to enjoy some fun at the pool]]>
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    <![CDATA[Kids enjoy a refreshing swim Friday afternoon at the Wilson Recreation Park pool.]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[It’s time to enjoy some fun at the pool]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/willie-lee-thomas-sr-325653</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-03T11:09:54.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Willie Lee Thomas, Sr.]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Willie Lee Thomas, Sr.]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/henry-futrell-325656</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-03T11:01:41.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Henry  Futrell]]>
        </news:title>
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      <![CDATA[Henry  Futrell]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/summit-to-examine-wilson-nonprofits-needs-325567</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-03T10:49:05.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[‘Summit’ to examine Wilson nonprofits’ needs]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[From left, Paula Benson, executive director of the Healthcare Foundation of Wilson; Judi Thursday, executive director of the United Way of Wilson County; and Cameron Cochran, executive director of Wilson Forward, have organized a nonprofit summit for Thursday.]]>
    </image:caption>
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      <![CDATA[‘Summit’ to examine Wilson nonprofits’ needs]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/john-random-2024---2024-325570</loc>
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            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-03T10:47:58.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[John Random (2024 - 2024)]]>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-03T10:37:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Ashley E. McKeel]]>
        </news:title>
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      <![CDATA[Ashley E. McKeel]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-06-03T09:19:15.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Delrae Howard Richburg]]>
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      <![CDATA[Delrae Howard Richburg]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-06-03T08:56:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Achieve success]]>
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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[Achieve success]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-06-03T08:48:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Community Briefs: GOP women’s group meets Wednesday]]>
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    <![CDATA[Community Briefs announcing Wilson-area events are published as a public service of The Wilson Times. Email submissions to editor@wilsontimes.com. Include the event’s time, date and location, admission cost if applicable and organizers’ contact information.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Community Briefs: GOP women’s group meets Wednesday]]>
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<url>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-03T08:30:47.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Gunfire near Fleming halts Post 13 game vs. Jacksonville]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Post 13's Peyton Clay (9) rounds second base on his way to third during a game against Jacksonville Post 265 on Sunday, June 2, at Fleming Stadium. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Gunfire near Fleming halts Post 13 game vs. Jacksonville]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/tobs-earn-rest-after-downing-salamanders-8-4-325552</loc>
    <news:news>
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            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-03T08:27:56.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Tobs earn rest after downing Salamanders, 8-4]]>
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    <![CDATA[Wilson Tobs slugger Mackenzie Wainwright gets ready to hit during a game Saturday, June 1, at Fleming Stadium. Wainwright belted his Coastal Plain League-leading fifth home run of the season in Wilson's 8-4 victory Sunday, June 2, at Holly Springs. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
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      <![CDATA[Tobs earn rest after downing Salamanders, 8-4]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/coastal-plain-league-glance-june-2-2024-325551</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-03T08:25:43.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Coastal Plain League Glance, June 2, 2024]]>
        </news:title>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/christine-lewis-simpson-325538</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-03T05:44:46.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Christine Lewis Simpson]]>
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      <![CDATA[Christine Lewis Simpson]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/a-dangerous-role-model-for-children-citizens-325532</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-06-03T03:09:29.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[A dangerous role model for children, citizens]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[The Wilson Times welcomes letters to the editor of 350 words or fewer. Letters should be signed with the writer’s name and hometown. Include a phone number for verification purposes. Phone numbers are not published. Email your letter to the editor to letters@wilsontimes.com.]]>
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      <![CDATA[A dangerous role model for children, citizens]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/down-to-business-ribbon-cutting-rodeo-welcomes-chamber-members-325447</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-06-02T16:53:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Down to Business: Ribbon-Cutting Rodeo welcomes chamber members]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Big Boy Bakery owner Carl Graham joins his sons and local business representatives for a ribbon-cutting last week to celebrate his acceptance into the Wilson Chamber of Commerce.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Down to Business: Ribbon-Cutting Rodeo welcomes chamber members]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2024-06-02T15:27:24.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Vester employees train for emergencies]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Hubert Vester Auto Group employees practice hands-only CPR on baby mannequins during a voluntary training class last week taught by Wilson Fire/Rescue Services.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Vester employees train for emergencies]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/free-class-focuses-on-finance-for-teens-325513</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-02T15:14:26.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Free class focuses on finance for teens]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Charles Murphy]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Free class focuses on finance for teens]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/state-champs-rams-return-to-top-with-sweep-of-burns-in-2-a-finals-325509</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-02T11:39:09.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[State champs: Rams return to top with sweep of Burns in 2-A finals]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_10c84c82-e049-541e-8a62-1c665e621eb4.jpg</image:loc>
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    <![CDATA[Greene Central baseball players and coaches pose after winning the NCHSAA 2-A championship series Saturday in a two-game sweep of Lawndale Burns in Burlington. It's the sixth baseball state title for the Rams but first under head coach Ben Brann, a Greene Central and Barton College product. Contributed photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[State champs: Rams return to top with sweep of Burns in 2-A finals]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/tobs-come-back-to-beat-tri-city-for-5th-straight-win-325506</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-02T10:57:43.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Tobs come back to beat Tri-City for 5th straight win]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_825aa3e2-f63a-510d-b68e-8b70a7a6a410.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Tobs' Mackenzie Wainwright lifts his arm after hitting a 10th-inning, walk-off RBI single to give the Tobs a come-from-behind 9-8 win over the Tri-City Chili Peppers on Saturday, June 1, at Fleming Stadium. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Tobs come back to beat Tri-City for 5th straight win]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/coastal-plain-league-glance-june-1-2024-325505</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-02T10:54:36.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Coastal Plain League Glance, June 1, 2024]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/post-13s-lockhart-batts-blank-wilmington-2-0-325504</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-02T10:52:20.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Post 13’s Lockhart, Batts blank Wilmington 2-0]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_41a1fc70-57c0-5cdc-a032-78bfa803a18f.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Post 13's Gage Lockhart, shown pitching during a game May 24 at Fleming Stadium, threw five shutout innings in Post 13's 2-0 win over Wilmington Post 10 on Saturday at Beddingfield High. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Post 13’s Lockhart, Batts blank Wilmington 2-0]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/highway-55-caps-2nd-unbeaten-wcll-championship-season-325481</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-01T10:35:25.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Highway 55 caps 2nd unbeaten WCLL championship season]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_2d5327b8-6939-55df-b0e9-4f5a3547c4d2.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Jubilant Highway 55 players, from left, Colton Simmons (24), Batten Joyner, Easton Martin and Bowman Smith (43) start the celebration as Easton Riley (1) joins the fray after Highway 55 completed a second straight unbeaten Wilson City Little League championship season with a 4-3 victory over Breakfast Optimist on Friday, May 31, at Southern Bank Stadium. Paul Durham | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Highway 55 caps 2nd unbeaten WCLL championship season]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/post-13-grinds-out-3-2-win-over-wayne-county-325480</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-01T02:06:48.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Post 13 grinds out 3-2 win over Wayne County]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_a04070e9-32eb-5f30-9cf9-64029fd09ad8.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Post 13 relief pitcher Tyson Foster, left, makes a throw to first base to retire a Wayne County Post 11 batter during a game Friday, May 31, at Fleming Stadium. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Post 13 grinds out 3-2 win over Wayne County]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/tobs-douse-chili-peppers-6-3-for-4th-straight-win-325479</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-01T02:03:49.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Tobs douse Chili Peppers 6-3 for 4th straight win]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_eee42299-d96d-570a-bde9-9211ba91b4be.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Tobs outfielder Mackenzie Wainwright, making contact with a pitch during Thursday's game at Fleming Stadium, poked two doubles in the Tobs' 6-3 victory Friday, May 31, at the Tri-City Chili Peppers in Colonial Heights, Va. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Tobs douse Chili Peppers 6-3 for 4th straight win]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/coastal-plain-league-glance-may-31-2024-325475</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-01T02:02:19.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Coastal Plain League Glance, May 31, 2024]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-june-1-2-2024-325472</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-06-01T01:52:25.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, June 1-2, 2024]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/deputies-investigate-early-morning-shooting-325463</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-05-31T16:02:23.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Deputies investigate early morning shooting]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_f1dc5fcb-3b87-569a-a352-e7dc94deaab7.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Deputies investigate early morning shooting]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/marine-corps-league-pitches-in-for-the-spot-325469</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-05-31T15:21:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Marine Corps League pitches in for The SPOT]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_95925e15-cecb-5ba3-8185-f6cc7b70cab8.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Members of the Marine Corps League Gold Leaf Detachment No. 1276 present a $1,000 donation to The SPOT for its kids’ summer camp program. Pictured from left are Ricky Whitley, Leotha Forte, Matt Edwards of the SPOT and Nick Bowen.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Marine Corps League pitches in for The SPOT]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/wilson-county-commissioners-adopt-2024-25-budget-325441</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-05-31T14:50:41.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wilson County commissioners adopt 2024-25 budget]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_c29dc00d-6b13-5b21-b684-fb158862c688.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[County commissioners unanimously adopted the 2024-25 budget Thursday following a public hearing held at the Wilson County Agricultural Center.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Wilson County commissioners adopt 2024-25 budget]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/medics-train-for-farm-equipment-emergencies-325425</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-05-31T14:46:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Medics train for farm equipment emergencies]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_6d3e0f0a-6560-585e-88f3-72925ca1235f.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Not everything goes according to plan. Paramedic Nicole Zesiger was hit in the head with a bird egg from a nest in a Sharp Farms barn during a Wilson County EMS training session on Thursday. Christopher Long | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Medics train for farm equipment emergencies]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/fike-senior-earns-ecus-brinkley-lane-scholarship-325443</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-05-31T14:41:57.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Fike senior earns ECU’s Brinkley-Lane scholarship]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_e22370ed-999c-5ceb-a3bf-f095fe9bb380.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Kathryn Adkins]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Fike senior earns ECU’s Brinkley-Lane scholarship]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/controlled-burn-sends-smoke-swirling-325392</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-05-31T13:50:36.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Controlled burn sends smoke swirling]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_5f26b6b8-b3f0-5bb8-acc6-c92cb31ac65f.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Some Stantonsburg residents became concerned Friday morning when a cloud of white and brown smoke could be seen from miles around. William T. McMurray, assistant chief of the Stantonsburg-Moyton Fire Department, said the fire was a controlled burning of a wheat field.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Controlled burn sends smoke swirling]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/deed-transfers/deed-transfers-wilson-county-transactions-from-may-20-24-325055</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-05-31T08:25:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Deed transfers: Wilson County transactions from May 20-24]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_44aad3e0-4022-5487-b3e6-7e614ee75c5a.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Deed transfers: Wilson County transactions from May 20-24]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/community-christian-school-receives-stem-grant-325318</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-05-31T07:56:09.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Community Christian School receives STEM grant]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_e7e4b0d1-3219-5f6a-981e-7ae71d8040b8.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Community Christian School teacher Chelle Whitley, left, receives a ceremonial check from Michael Hare of the Toshiba America Foundation. The grant money will be used for the school’s Matter in Motion program, which involves science, technology, engineering and math.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Community Christian School receives STEM grant]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/breakfast-optimists-support-wilson-arts-program-325439</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-05-31T07:16:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Breakfast Optimists support Wilson Arts program]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_90368e7c-15b7-5859-bcd2-42516a63300b.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The Wilson Breakfast Optimist Club donated $815 to Wilson Arts in support of a new program called “Creative heARTS.”  The money will be used to purchase a special backpack for children with special needs. Pictured from left are Wilson Arts Executive Director Cathy Hardison, Wilson Breakfast Optimist Club President Joe Mullis and Anne Joyner, program director.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Breakfast Optimists support Wilson Arts program]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/wilson-community-college-students-named-to-honors-lists-325337</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-05-31T01:56:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wilson Community College students named to honors lists]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_e6b15466-3800-50af-8cdb-fa2e768e8296.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Community College is located at 902 Herring Ave. Contributed photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Wilson Community College students named to honors lists]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/rolling-tobs-grill-sharks-7-1-to-seize-cpl-east-lead-325376</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-05-31T01:48:59.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Rolling Tobs grill Sharks 7-1 to seize CPL East lead]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_620346cc-420f-51fb-b996-4b6e23d0f1c1.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Tobs outfielder Mackenzie Wainwright (1) gets a flying elbow bash from teammate A.J. Jones as other Tobs look on following Wainwright's home run during Wilson's 7-1 defeat of the Wilmington Sharks on Thursday, May 30, at Fleming Stadium. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Rolling Tobs grill Sharks 7-1 to seize CPL East lead]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/coastal-plain-league-glance-may-30-2024-325375</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-05-31T01:45:22.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Coastal Plain League Glance, May 30, 2024]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/wallace-strickland-earn-3rd-all-big-east-honors-for-firebirds-325322</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-05-30T21:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wallace, Strickland earn 3rd All-Big East honors for Firebirds]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_f8a4329e-32d6-5d7e-a545-d68148efeb72.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Southern Nash High senior Blake Strickland, throwing a pitch during a Golden Leaf Invitational game against Hunt on April 1 at Fleming Stadium, was named to the 2-A/3-A Big East Conference all-conference for a third straight year. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Wallace, Strickland earn 3rd All-Big East honors for Firebirds]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/wpas-jordan-makes-way-for-himself-at-chowan-325321</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-05-30T21:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[WPA’s Jordan makes way for himself at Chowan]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_a95cc296-6409-56c8-964f-6a113276b0de.jpg</image:loc>
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    <![CDATA[Wilson Prep senior Joshua Jordan, front row center, recently signed a National Letter of Intent to play football at Chowan University. Pictured, front from left, his mother, Carol-Ann Jordan; Joshua Jordan and his grandfather Elwin Pearce. Back row: Wilson Prep founder Daryl Woodard, Tigers head coach Phillip Dickens and Tigers assistant coach Anthony Edwards. Contributed photo]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[WPA’s Jordan makes way for himself at Chowan]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-may-31-june-1-2024-325325</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-05-30T20:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, May 31-June 1, 2024]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/rain-didnt-dampen-wilsons-reverence-325363</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-05-30T17:02:38.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Rain didn’t dampen Wilson’s reverence]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_9bd10e5b-5f5b-561b-8db1-40d0f1cfcd34.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[N.C. Army National Guard Capt. Dante Pittman was the speaker at Monday's Memorial Day ceremony.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Rain didn’t dampen Wilson’s reverence]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/wilson-unites-to-honor-heroes-sacrifice-325362</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-05-30T16:56:55.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wilson unites to honor heroes’ sacrifice]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_1b112b09-3b44-5099-9cc8-b7cc995c0f31.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Lori Wood, president of American Legion Auxiliary Unit 13, and Geraldine Robinson, president of American Legion Auxiliary Unit 17, place a wreath in honor of fallen veterans during Monday’s Memorial Day service.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Wilson unites to honor heroes’ sacrifice]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/jerry-a-smith-1976---2024-325308</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-05-30T12:34:48.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Jerry A. Smith (1976 - 2024)]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_a3ef7b55-b693-52ab-b7eb-cdf3c338e40e.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Jerry A. Smith (1976 - 2024)]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/police-charge-man-in-fentanyl-death-325287</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-05-30T12:11:29.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Police charge man in fentanyl death]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_01678342-12b4-5433-a8e8-7213bdc485fb.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Albert Graham Green]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Police charge man in fentanyl death]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/john-smith-1980---2024-325290</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-05-30T11:26:49.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[John Smith (1980 - 2024)]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_dd4cd3ca-e24c-5523-bf61-a9fd14ac227e.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[John Smith (1980 - 2024)]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/john-smith-1975---2024-325281</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-05-30T11:17:54.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[John Smith (1975 - 2024)]]>
        </news:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/encsd-valedictorian-says-communication-a-priority-325224</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-05-30T09:40:24.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[ENCSD valedictorian says communication a priority]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_8646c809-9902-5b77-ac29-11f3186bf57b.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The Class of 2024 gets applause during the Eastern North Carolina School for the Deaf’s commencement ceremony on Wednesday.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[ENCSD valedictorian says communication a priority]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/entertainment-plus/celebrate-arts-on-saturday-with-artspin-325216</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-05-30T08:13:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Celebrate arts on Saturday with ArtSpin]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_46769128-0cb9-5354-aa36-556bdf6c885c.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Rachel Howard returns for Saturday's ArtSpin in downtown Wilson.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Celebrate arts on Saturday with ArtSpin]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/community-briefs-youth-day-in-the-park-is-saturday-325278</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-05-30T08:08:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Community Briefs: Youth Day in the Park is Saturday]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_e472c075-5a0e-50ce-946d-440141fe7784.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The Washington-Carver Heights Park playground is shown in an image from the city of Wilson’s website.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Community Briefs: Youth Day in the Park is Saturday]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/church-news-special-weekend-services-planned-325215</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-05-30T08:05:44.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Church News: Special weekend services planned]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_558a1fa4-d443-553a-bdcd-7a9d2b24e240.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.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Church News: Special weekend services planned]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/post-116-nats-walk-all-over-wilson-17-6-325211</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-05-30T07:20:56.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Post 116 Nats walk all over Wilson, 17-6]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_2e04c300-7e6d-5d15-b20e-f5ebe47c1a16.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Post 13 pitcher Tristan Stancil, left, is too late to tag out a Fuquay-Varina Post 116 Nationals base runner during a game Wednesday, May 29, at Fleming Stadium. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Post 116 Nats walk all over Wilson, 17-6]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/coastal-plain-league-glance-may-29-2024-325199</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-05-29T23:40:45.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Coastal Plain League Glance, May 29, 2024]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/firebirds-wallace-joins-diamond-bulldogs-325212</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-05-29T23:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Firebirds’ Wallace joins diamond Bulldogs]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_71c9df16-1bd9-5728-9c4a-879068767d78.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Southern Nash High senior Keegan Wallace poses with members of his family after signing to play baseball at Barton College during a ceremony at Southern Nash on May 13. Front from left are brother Brody Wallace; sister, Rylie Wallace; Keegan Wallace; brother Drake Wallace and mother, Ashley Wallace. Back: father, Tripp Wallace. Contributed photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Firebirds’ Wallace joins diamond Bulldogs]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/the-cost-of-electricity-to-come-325201</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-05-29T23:21:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[The cost of electricity to come]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_87ca939e-f636-5b2f-98e2-e7697341ce66.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Energy line technician Tyrone Nixon works to install a current-limiting fuse and wildlife protectors on top of a transformer near Bridgersville Road and N.C. 42.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[The cost of electricity to come]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/fontenots-hard-work-supports-moms-on-a-mission-325202</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-05-29T23:17:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Fontenot’s hard work supports Moms on a Mission]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_dd6b1bfb-e2c6-5c29-9b02-007f8dbbf4f5.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[Fontenot’s hard work supports Moms on a Mission]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/bcs-massey-earns-all-america-status-325219</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-05-29T23:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[BC’s Massey earns All-America status]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_5e221421-b0f4-5ceb-bbec-3aaae844f749.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Junior Gracelyn Massey became Barton College's first softball All-American since 2011 when she was named to the D2CCA NCAA Division II second team last week. Matt Proseus | Barton College]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[BC’s Massey earns All-America status]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/farris-thomas-law-student-athlete-of-the-week-mariah-polk-hunt-high-325194</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-05-29T21:01:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Farris & Thomas Law Student-Athlete of the Week: Mariah Polk, Hunt High]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_ec605e99-a2c5-547d-ac4a-98a88fe84ff3.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Mariah Polk, Hunt High]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Farris & Thomas Law Student-Athlete of the Week: Mariah Polk, Hunt High]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/trophy-or-not-you-are-a-million-times-enough-325193</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-05-29T21:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Trophy or not, you are a million times enough]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_dbf324ed-97bf-58f2-b2a1-f01020fb9ca8.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[E.J. Proctor Story]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Trophy or not, you are a million times enough]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-may-30-31-2024-325191</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-05-29T19:45:24.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, May 30-31, 2024]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/a-time-to-feel-young-county-celebrates-newly-renovated-senior-center-325170</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-05-29T17:00:27.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[‘A time to feel young’: County celebrates newly renovated senior center]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_b9711a3c-6072-589d-91a9-98a0a2a516b5.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Residents play songs during a ukulele class at the Wilson County Senior Activity Center, which was recently renovated. Olivia Neeley | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[‘A time to feel young’: County celebrates newly renovated senior center]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/heroes-car-wash-taking-over-unopened-take-5-325111</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-05-29T14:33:38.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Heroes Car Wash taking over unopened Take 5]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_f4f8b25c-80f7-5b44-8f13-a1d4193bbbce.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Heroes Car Wash owner Will Whipple purchased the unopened Take 5 Car Wash at 2900 Raleigh Road Parkway W. for $3 million. He plans to open Wilson’s first Heroes Car Wash location by August.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Heroes Car Wash taking over unopened Take 5]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/eyes-photo-fest-mounts-10th-edition-325061</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-05-29T13:36:50.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[‘Eyes’ photo fest mounts 10th edition]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_c6081a08-6330-58db-a970-1e1e460b97ea.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Guillaume De Perlinghi, on ladder, lifts an oversize print into place as volunteers install the 10th edition of the Eyes on Main Street Wilson Outdoor Photo Festival on Tuesday.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[‘Eyes’ photo fest mounts 10th edition]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/wendell-budget-fails-to-pass-on-first-attempt-325073</loc>
    <news:news>
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            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-05-29T12:22:21.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wendell budget fails to pass on first attempt]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Braxton Honeycutt]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Wendell budget fails to pass on first attempt]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/learning-to-ride-325108</loc>
    <news:news>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-05-29T11:57:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Learning to ride]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[With the help of her father, Donta Chestnut, 4-year-old Dakota Chestnut learns how to ride a bike in Wilson on Sunday. "That's my baby,"  the father said. "I don't want her to get any scars."]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Learning to ride]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/tobs-explode-blank-greenville-8-0-325032</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-05-29T00:26:03.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Tobs explode, blank Greenville 8-0]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Tobs' starting pitcher Tanner Halvorson fires a pitch during a game against the Greenville Yard Gnomes on Tuesday, May 28, at Fleming Stadium. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Tobs explode, blank Greenville 8-0]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/coastal-plain-league-glance-may-28-2024-325027</loc>
    <news:news>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-05-28T22:39:21.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Coastal Plain League Glance, May 28, 2024]]>
        </news:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/bs-wholesale-tire-nips-sunset-slush-for-wcll-minors-crown-325025</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-05-28T22:34:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[B&S Wholesale Tire nips Sunset Slush for WCLL Minors crown]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <![CDATA[B&S Wholesale Tire captured the Wilson City Little League Minor League championship with a comeback 11-10 win over Sunset Slush on May 23 at Southern Bank Stadium. Team members are, front from left, Beau Gorman, Logan Simms, Mason Williams, Larson Johnson, Jacob Perry and Ben Haddock. Second row: Justin Poland, Alex Stanczyk. Brayden McNeil, George Haddock and Reed Bridgers. Back row: head coach Brandon Kelly, assistant coaches Stuart Poland, Chad Bridgers, Jeremy Haddock and Heather Stanczyk. Contributed photo]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[B&S Wholesale Tire nips Sunset Slush for WCLL Minors crown]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-may-29-30-2024-325024</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-05-28T21:15:32.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, May 29-30, 2024]]>
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    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/murder-charge-brought-in-2022-killing-324992</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-05-28T18:36:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Murder charge brought in 2022 killing]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_af23eab3-966d-5592-8a57-bacbbc5e94dc.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Keyshon Ray Holden]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Murder charge brought in 2022 killing]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/wilson-man-charged-with-statutory-rape-324881</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-05-28T18:26:09.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wilson man charged with statutory rape]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Edgar Salinas-Lucena]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Wilson man charged with statutory rape]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/2-face-attempted-murder-charges-in-shooting-324879</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-05-28T17:44:26.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[2 face attempted murder charges in shooting]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Hy’zeek Jahzir Thompson]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[2 face attempted murder charges in shooting]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/prioritize-swimming-safety-to-prevent-tragic-drownings-325000</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-05-28T16:09:12.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Prioritize swimming safety to prevent tragic drownings]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Foundation YMCA of Wilson swim volunteer Tami Voreis guides Vinson-Bynum Elementary School second grader Jaylen Dew as he works on his back float during the Y’s Learn to Swim program offered in partnership with Wilson County Schools. Olivia Neeley | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Prioritize swimming safety to prevent tragic drownings]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/developer-building-264-unit-apartment-complex-324947</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-05-28T16:05:09.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Developer building 264-unit apartment complex]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_92838074-4ad3-5309-ac19-e244d411b785.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Caviness and Cates, a developer and property management company, is building a 264-unit apartment complex behind the Heritage Crossing shopping center on Airport Boulevard.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Developer building 264-unit apartment complex]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/school-district-hires-technology-and-innovation-director-324866</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-05-28T15:23:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[School district hires technology and innovation director]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_5f4a1d97-58df-55a8-a303-a69d2ced87d4.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[School district hires technology and innovation director]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/class-donates-to-hope-station-325001</loc>
    <news:news>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-05-28T13:16:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Class donates to Hope Station]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Volunteer Jane Gardner, left, and Hope Station board Chairman Henry Skinner present a $127 check to Amanda Creech, Hope Station’s program director. The donation is from the recent Fike High School 60th class reunion.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Class donates to Hope Station]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/granville-county-crimestoppers-goes-golfing-324868</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-05-28T11:36:25.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Granville County Crimestoppers goes golfing]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_749d4de7-7105-514e-bc2c-d915101c437f.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The Joe Scarantino group finishes in first place in the afternoon session of the Crimestoppers golf tournament. Contributed photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Granville County Crimestoppers goes golfing]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/hope-station-receives-donation-from-fike-alumni-324837</loc>
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            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-05-28T09:46:33.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Hope Station receives donation from Fike alumni]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_a0b8bb40-0eca-53bf-bab8-0693918bd869.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Jane Gardner, volunteer, left, and Henry Skinner, Hope Station’s board chairman, presents Amanda Creech, Hope Station’s program director, right, a $127 check. The donation is from the 60th Fike High School class reunion recently held.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Hope Station receives donation from Fike alumni]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/post-13-drubs-moore-co-24-6-324826</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-05-27T23:26:32.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Post 13 drubs Moore Co. 24-6]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_760a82b2-ab28-5dec-8519-7203b1dfeef8.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Nick Worrell, scoring a run for Wilson Post 13 in the season opener Friday, May 24, at Fleming Stadium was 4 for 4 with four RBIs Monday, May 27, in Post 13's 24-6 win over Moore County Post 12 at C35 Complex in Wayne County. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Post 13 drubs Moore Co. 24-6]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/opinion/israels-fight-echoes-wwii-324833</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-05-27T23:22:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Israel’s fight echoes WWII]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_edb0a286-e565-5fb0-8d79-81f695a8ecad.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[Israel’s fight echoes WWII]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/wainwright-slugs-3-hrs-as-tobs-cut-yard-gnomes-down-to-size-324823</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-05-27T22:14:41.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wainwright slugs 3 HRs as Tobs cut Yard Gnomes down to size]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/coastal-plain-league-glance-may-27-2024-324822</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-05-27T22:13:07.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Coastal Plain League Glance, May 27, 2024]]>
        </news:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-may-28-29-2024-324821</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-05-27T20:38:58.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, May 28-29, 2024]]>
        </news:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/entertainment-plus/new-library-books-get-started-on-your-summer-reading-324688</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-05-27T16:34:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[New library books: Get started on your summer reading]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_2479e256-0112-5727-bb0e-2f33edac2f7c.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The Wilson County Public Library's main branch at 249 Nash St. N. is shown.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[New library books: Get started on your summer reading]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/wilson-pays-tribute-on-memorial-day-324740</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-05-27T14:24:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wilson pays tribute on Memorial Day]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_c08a82aa-277a-585d-9ce4-84598431d840.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Geraldine Robinson, center, was a Gold Star Family member present for the Memorial Day program on Monday. Drew C. Wilson | Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Wilson pays tribute on Memorial Day]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/down-to-business-signature-art-bar-studio-oozes-creativity-324620</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-05-27T14:22:33.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Down to Business: Signature Art Bar Studio oozes creativity]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_73a1d667-fb5d-551a-9f43-63a791068658.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Jamesia Tann shows off one of her paintings available at the Signature Art Bar Studio.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Down to Business: Signature Art Bar Studio oozes creativity]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/entertainment-plus/spotted-gig-in-the-park-with-landslide-324716</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-05-27T13:42:54.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Spotted: Gig in the Park with Landslide]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_c15b6de0-7b3e-5179-a0c4-6051c2b1564e.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[A crowd showed up for Landslide\s appearance at Gig in Park on May 23 at Whirligig Park. Janelle Clevinger | Special to the Times']]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Spotted: Gig in the Park with Landslide]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/suspect-identified-in-deadly-shootout-with-police-officers-324738</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-05-27T12:35:48.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Suspect identified in deadly shootout with police officers]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[Officers remained on the scene Sunday morning after an overnight officer-involved shooting death.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Suspect identified in deadly shootout with police officers]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/coastal-plain-league-glance-may-26-2024-324705</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-05-26T22:02:08.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Coastal Plain League Glance, May 26, 2024]]>
        </news:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/area-calendar-may-27-28-2024-324702</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-05-26T20:59:49.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area Calendar, May 27-28, 2024]]>
        </news:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/tobs-lose-lead-game-at-florence-324703</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-05-26T20:03:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Tobs lose lead, game at Florence]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/artist-frans-van-baars-mounts-farewell-show-324684</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-05-26T18:18:45.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Artist Frans van Baars mounts farewell show]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_90930bb5-db8d-5f09-b4a3-3e496c398e1b.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Painter Frans van Baars works to gather paintings for his upcoming show at the Wilson Arts Center.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Artist Frans van Baars mounts farewell show]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/police-suspect-dead-in-shootout-with-officers-324441</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-05-26T10:49:09.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Police: Suspect dead in shootout with officers]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_d2b0b7ad-1cfb-5715-8329-eaa53fbd7ea9.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Officers with the Wilson Police Department stand on Belmont Avenue in the Five Points neighborhood near the site of an early Sunday shooting that resulted in a suspect’s death.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Police: Suspect dead in shootout with officers]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/junior-womens-club-donates-to-y-gig-324678</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-05-26T10:00:38.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Junior Women's Club donates to Y-GIG]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_26bed310-68a2-5f82-a247-381781f664ae.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Edwina Lucas, center, accepts a $31,000 ceremonial check from members of the Junior Women’s Club of Wilson. Lucas is executive director of the Y-GIG Middle School Afterschool Program at the Foundation YMCA of Wilson. The money will be used for individual scholarships. The club chose Y-GIG, which stands for “Youth Gather, Interact and Grow,” as its beneficiary for funds raised throughout the year. Last year’s donation was $21,000.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Junior Women's Club donates to Y-GIG]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/news/public-hearing-on-county-budget-is-thursday-324603</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-05-26T07:00:49.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Public hearing on county budget is Thursday]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_98a0cfdd-14c0-5db2-8738-9dc45402173d.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson County Board of Commissioners Vice Chairman Leslie Atkinson, left, and Chairman Rob Boyette, right, review the county budget with other commissioners and county staff during a May 20 meeting.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Public hearing on county budget is Thursday]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/entertainment-plus/wilson-pride-event-celebrates-heritage-inclusion-achievements-324239</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-05-25T08:41:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wilson Pride event celebrates heritage, inclusion, achievements]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_88ff8cb6-2ee4-5279-b132-5a76da7b6a4e.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Pride Celebration returns May 31 to June 2 with contests, vendors, educational offerings and entertainment throughout downtown Wilson. Contributed photo]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Wilson Pride event celebrates heritage, inclusion, achievements]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/farris-thomas-law-female-student-athletes-of-the-year-fikes-adkins-sisters-were-high-achievers-all-around-324673</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-05-25T02:04:45.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[FARRIS & THOMAS LAW FEMALE STUDENT-ATHLETES OF THE YEAR: Fike’s Adkins sisters were high achievers all around]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <![CDATA[Fike High seniors and twin sisters Caroline Adkins, left, and Kathryn Adkins are the Farris & Thomas Law Female Student-Athletes of the Year after finishing near the top of their class and leaving Fike as the all-time leaders in tennis victories. Greg Adkins | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[FARRIS & THOMAS LAW FEMALE STUDENT-ATHLETES OF THE YEAR: Fike’s Adkins sisters were high achievers all around]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/farris-thomas-law-male-student-athlete-of-the-year-wilson-christians-scott-makes-a-run-at-greatness-324674</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-05-25T02:02:39.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[FARRIS & THOMAS LAW MALE STUDENT-ATHLETE OF THE YEAR: Wilson Christian’s Scott makes a run at greatness]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_7e92ef5a-0203-570d-afc3-10580dd2af4a.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Christian Academy senior Lin Scott is the Farris & Thomas Law Male Student-Athlete of the Year after setting several records as a distance runner, including what is believed to be the all-time Wilson County record in the 3,200-meter run. Andy McMurray | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[FARRIS & THOMAS LAW MALE STUDENT-ATHLETE OF THE YEAR: Wilson Christian’s Scott makes a run at greatness]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/2023-24-farris-thomas-law-academic-all-area-team-as-presented-by-the-wilson-times-324671</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-05-25T01:58:59.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[2023-24 Farris & Thomas Law Academic All-Area Team as presented by The Wilson Times]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_3fbe5cab-e856-5f68-8a24-78bf1b6a8593.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Yasmine Bulluck, Greenfield School]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[2023-24 Farris & Thomas Law Academic All-Area Team as presented by The Wilson Times]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/post-13-unveils-arms-offense-needs-tweaking-324670</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-05-25T01:20:32.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Post 13 unveils arms; offense needs tweaking]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_004d9898-4a2a-56ff-9c9c-ae7dbcc45450.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Post 13's Nick Worrell scores a run during a game Friday, May 24, against the Game Time Prospects 17U National team at Fleming Stadium. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Post 13 unveils arms; offense needs tweaking]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

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<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/tobs-rally-for-10-5-win-at-peninsula-324668</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-05-25T01:17:57.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Tobs rally for 10-5 win at Peninsula]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_2eff6b01-3fde-44a1-8313-f742f7818c2c/asset_a1657ce3-2f8a-5962-81d1-69d569c7644e.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Wilson Tobs' Cole Robinson, being congratulated by head coach Noah Cartwright as he rounds third base following a home run in a game Thursday at Fleming Stadium, had a three-run double Friday as the Tobs rallied to win 10-5 over the host Peninsula Pilots in Hampton, Va., for a 2-0 start to the Coastal Plain League season. Joni Shelton | Special to the Times]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Tobs rally for 10-5 win at Peninsula]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.wilsontimes.com/sports/coastal-plain-league-glance-may-24-2024-324667</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>The Wilson Times</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2024-05-25T01:16:37.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Coastal Plain League glance, May 24, 2024]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

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