1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (1188+ words) “How ‘bout we play a volleyball game — the Teen versus the Hi-Teen Sunday school classes?” When a tight-knit group of teenage boys — brimming with swagger and full stomachs — wrapped up their lunch beneath the picnic pavilion, this rising freshman tossed…...

2+ mon, 3+ day ago   (858+ words) During the offseason, Richard Simpson continues to work on his craft playing for an AAU, the Harnett County Hornets. Richard Simpson takes one of his go-to shots, a mid-range floater. Ivey Sampson grabs a loose ball as he attempts to…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (798+ words) The Hobbton High Parliamentary Procedure team on stage during the oral questions portion of the state FFA competition. Pictured are: Lola Warren, Karyme Medrano, Geiry Tomas, Naomi Villagran, Alison Garcia Alvarado, and Grace Harris. Five Hobbton students were recipients of…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (1118+ words) Army veteran Chris Perry has been selected to lead young Leopards’ program Chris Perry is a disabled veteran who developed a love for amateur wrestling while serving in the Army. Rising junior Amoni Parker, along with Perry’s sons Jaxon, center,…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (954+ words) Midway senior Samuel Dudley finished first in the men’s 300m hurdles at the 3A NCHSAA Track State Championship. For Midway High School senior Samuel Dudley, the final race of his high school track career became the perfect redemption story. One year after…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (890+ words) Sophomore Lady Raider Mackenzie Odom runs under a fly ball to record the final out of the fifth inning. The Midway Raiders continued their postseason runs Tuesday night, with both programs advancing in the state playoffs following impressive victories. The…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (1119+ words) Clinton point guard Ciara Stuart signs to attend and play for Methodist University. Lady Dark Horse forward Jayla Pickett will join her teammate at Methodist University, after inking her own commitment. Janiya Mosley, surrounded by family, signs her letter of…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago   (1334+ words) Lakewood Lady Leopards are stepping closer to the right direction Lady Leopard Kaitlyn Martinez was described as one of the program’s emerging leaders. Lakewood’s Jamilya Woods making the most of her opportunities on the field as she takes over possession....

5+ mon, 1+ week ago   (1388+ words) Christian Vega currently works as a PE teacher at Hargrove Elementary and coaches both Hobbton soccer and Clinton United. David Johnson | Sampson Independent Young leaders do not always begin where they eventually bloom. For Christian Vega, the journey started in…...

5+ mon, 2+ week ago   (866+ words) Hobbton sophomore Thomas Tart winds up awaiting an incoming pitch. Junior Wildcat Ayden Lawson slides into second during Wednesday’s contest covered by Clinton’s Anayhs Butler. The Hobbton Wildcats experienced both sides of the game in a quick turnaround last week,…...