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Wilkes School Superintendent Mark Byrd noted the March 7 death of Rebecca Johnson Mastin, who retired effective this past July 1 after a 30-year career in the Wilkes County Schools,

Many are expected to gather on Wednesday for the funeral of Dr. John Mitchell Johnson - the owner of Raleighs oldest pharmacy, and North Carolinas oldest Black-owned pharmacy.

Jack Briggs spent his life helping others walk through the steps of saying goodbye to their loved ones as the owner of one of the largest privately-owned funeral home operations

Lumberton native and LHS graduate (’70, ) Mike Collins has been honored with The Order of the Long Leaf Pine.

One of Sampson County’s most well-known agriculture figures, Ronnie Jackson, had his decades of service memorialized, garnering the highest state award any…

When Robert Nelson arrived at the Sanford Lions Club meeting Thursday night, he had no idea what was in store.

Allen and Doris Fullwood received many accolades from the community upon being awarded the Order of the Long Leaf Pine in 2022, including from Caroline Avery, who nominated them for

Mecklenburg County and the state of North Carolina recognized an activist responsible for helping dozens of students across Charlotte go to college.

Keith Werner has been named chief information officer at Appalachian State University, effective March 18, 2024.

Ted Alexander to be recognized at upcoming ceremony