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We've all probably seen a pastor illustrate the concept of repentance during a Sunday morning sermon. He walks across the stage on "the path of sin" and tells us that repenting is not merely stopping as we walk down the path, but turning to walk back in the direction of God. This is absolutely right; repentance involves both turning away from sin and turning back to the Father. However, the illustration fails to provide the posture of our heart as we come back to God.

TRISTIAN FOSTER - FEMALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR

A.J. JONES - MALE TRIPLE CROWN AWARD

RED OAK -- Nobody knows what fall sports are going to look like this upcoming school year with the coronavirus pandemic leaving coaches, players, and fans alike wondering what is coming next.
Despite that, the volleyball team at Northern Nash High School is doing its best to prepare for this upcoming fall during these uncertain times.

GREENVILLE -- The East Carolina University Board of Trustees last Thursday approved a contract extension for head baseball coach Cliff Godwin.
In addition to securing Godwin's position through June 30, 2025, the new agreement also includes increased performance incentives.
During his six years at the helm of the program, Godwin has guided ECU to four NCAA Regional berths, two Super Regional appearances, the 2019 American Athletic Conference regular season title, a pair of AAC Tournament crowns, three 40-plus win seasons and a 214-113-1 (.654) overall record.

ROCKY MOUNT -- The Town of Rocky Mount Youth Baseball Program's two longest-tenured squads hooked up in the 2020 season opener for both and they put on quite a July fireworks display for those in attendance last week at the Rocky Mount Sports Complex.
Breakfast Optimist outlasted the Wesley Men by a 19-15 count in 7 innings on a night when everyone seemed to hit, everyone seemed to score, everyone seemed to make an error or issue a walk and no one seemed to care if they did.

RALEIGH -- North Carolina State University sophomore and Southern Nash alum Zonovan Knight has earned some preseason football recognition on the Phil Steele Preseason All-Atlantic Coast Conference Team.
Knight, who was tabbed for the fourth team, was one of seven NC State players to claim the honor from the annual magazine.

After serving as town clerk for the Town of Nashville for just over three months, Tesa Silver announced her resignation.
Silver said she has accepted a position with the Town of Apex as Deputy Clerk.
Her last day with Nashville will be next Friday, July 24.

Andrew Nguyen grew up a "leftover" -- that's what they called kids whose mothers were Vietnamese and whose fathers were American soldiers.
He never thought he'd meet his father. That was a long shot for leftovers.
Andrew was lucky, though. In some ways, his whole life might be considered a miracle.

On the campus of Coopers Elementary School, the gardening done in spring by students and staff has come to life. There are marigolds, corn, pumpkins and apples!
Service at Kingdom International Church was opened with announcements by minister Steve Massey followed by prayer and offering.

Hi Fellow Followers. Much has changed and tensions have risen to unprecedented levels over the last months. It is an emotionally charged time as we continue to navigate a time that none of us have ever experienced. My heart breaks seeing the hatred, division, and discord that now seems to be the norm in our world. When we yell more than meet together, point the finger more than embrace, and post views more than consider our ways, we must stop and wait on the Lord.