‘He made everybody happy’: Soldier from Polk County killed in Kuwait remembered by ROTC leader

A soldier killed during a drone strike in Kuwait was once a fun-loving cadet who excelled at one-on-one leadership, his ROTC leader said.
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Oak Island Purple Heart recipient receives national honor

Cloninger has been chosen to be one of the nation’s 2026 Purple Heart Patriot Project honorees and will serve as North Carolina’s representative at the tribute to the courage and sacrifice of ...