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Evelyn Harper is a seasoned journalist with over 15 years of experience in local reporting. A graduate of the University of Georgia, she has previously worked at the Rome News-Tribune and the NPR affiliate in Atlanta, where she honed her skills in investigative reporting. Evelyn is dedicated to diving deep into the nuanced stories that shape Rome's community.
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Aa Sans Save PrintAfter doing just about everything and earning just about every accolade that a softball player in Georgia can earn, Laney Wilson added one more thing to her high school resume on Wednesday when she signed on to continue her career at NCAA Division I Kennesaw State.
"It means a lot to me," said Wilson, who was also named the Region 7-AA Player of the Year earlier in the day. "I've been playing since I was probably four years old and it's been a dream to play college ball since I was little. I'm just really excited about this opportunity.
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