The Town of Newton Grove held its annual Circle of Lights Monday night to honor lost loved ones before Christmas. Mayor Stephen Jackson welcomed those attending and acted as Master of Ceremonies. Quenita Lee gave the opening prayer. Musical performances were by Tangie and Landon Langston, Victoria Vazquez, Querranda Royster-Herring, Ally Eldridge and the West Grove Boys, Durwood Askew, Jerry Murphy, Greg Warren and Michael Warren. Town commissioners read the list of tributes that are also on signs placed around the circle.

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CLINTON — Methodist University recently recognized the hard work, faithful following and strong determination of someone who consistently reaches into the community to better the world.

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AUTRYVILLE — The cause of a massive power surge that struck Autryville back in April, inflicting $25,000 in damage and affecting 20 properties, was detailed during a recent town meeting, where members from Duke Energy reported their findings.

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MOUNT OLIVE — The New Year’s Eve Pickle in Mount Olive will make its official drop Dec, 31 into 2022, on the campus of University of Mount Olive.

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