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Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
North Lenoir softball head to state championship after sweeping regional final
LA GRANGE, N.C. (WNCT) — North Lenoir softball took on South Granville in the Game Two of the 2A Eastern Regional Finals. The Hawks went on to clinch a spot in the State Championship with a 13-4 win. North Lenoir had the bats going early, as they scored seven of their runs in the first inning. Jayla Ross got the scoring started with an RBI base hit to left field. Maddie Rouse was dominate in the circle and in the batter's box, as a solo shot in the third inning grew the lead to eight. North Lenoir would hold off a South Granville rally, securing the two game sweep. The Hawks will take on the winner of West Wilkes and Randleman in the state championship series. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
06-05-2025
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Man arrested, charged with DWI, possession of gun with altered serial number in Duplin County
DUPLIN COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — A man was arrested by Lenoir County Sheriff's Office deputies after a vehicle chase started in Pink Hill and ended in Duplin County. William Denmark, 37, a convicted felon out of Duplin County, was identified as the driver. Law enforcement said he was driving while intoxicated, speeding and had a gun with an altered serial number. Law enforcement said Denmark did not pull over and led them on the chase to his home on Mill Creek Road, where he was arrested. An investigation found Denmark had previous felony convictions for murder and kidnapping in West Virginia. Denmark was charged with: Felony possession of a firearm by a convicted felon Felony possession of a firearm with an altered serial number Felony fleeing to elude arrest Misdemeanor carrying a concealed gun Misdemeanor carrying a concealed weapon Misdemeanor DWI Denmark was jailed in the Lenoir County Jail under a $130,000 secured bond. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WNCT.
