The Lion King,” realistic-looking lions, warthogs, meerkats and whatever break into song repeatedly. It’s like a curious ...

This investment in education is not just about the newly sinister word of "empathy." It’s also a sound practice for a vibrant community and a better society.

Becca Merrick hit a two-run walk-off home run in the bottom of the seventh inning to give the Franklin County softball team a 7-5 victory over Tunstall in Rocky Mount. Merrick finished 2-for-3 for the ...