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Athlete of the Week: Lilly Fulghum
North Duplin, softball Lilly Fulghum has already made a name for herself after pitching North Duplin to the 1A finals last season. But that was her sophomore campaign.Fulghum has picked up where she left off by hitting .632, with eight doubles in 19 plate appearances. She has driven in 11 runs and has an on-base […]

Athlete of the Week: Kinsley Bond
Kinsley Bond, East Duplin, Senior, 1B Kinsley Bond had a great season on the softball diamond last spring. She could have a bigger impact during her final season at East Duplin. Through eight games, Bond is hitting .400 with three doubles, a triple, a home run and 16 RBIs. “She’s really seeing the ball well […]

NC Wildlife Resources Commission’s 2024 Top Shot Challenge
The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission has announced a new program aimed at improving target shooting skills. The 2024 Top Shot Challenge is a 12-month, themed target shooting program that will be offered at six agency shooting ranges across the state. “Besides target shooting being an enjoyable sport for many people, it creates an opportunity […]

Bulldogs seek identity after loss of James
Bulldogs reload behind Brown, Lamb, Boney, Scarborough TEACHEY – When one of the best players in a school’s recent history graduates, moving forward can be difficult. Wallace-Rose Hill’s rebuild following the loss of Jalen James – two-time Player of the Year in Duplin County – is without a doubt a challenge. The ’Dawgs also graduated […]
Top teams look to wrap up titles in final
Top teams look to wrap up titles in final CLINTON – Amaris Williams’ future in college football is as a defensive player. But last Friday it was the senior’s offense that paced Clinton past Northeastern 36-22 in the East Region final. The Florida University recruit ran for four touchdowns as a “fill-in” for RB Josiah […]