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08/22/2025

We will be talking high school football this week on Sports Talk with Chris Raynor as we go LIVE from Morehead Motor Company. Ashley Mosley will be co-hosting and guests will include Appalachian State assistant coach and former NFL coach Bob Sanders as well as high school football coaches Beau Williams, Zach Garvey and Kevin Motsinger. We will also have our Racing Report and This Day in Sports.

08/15/2025

**This morning on *Sports Talk with Chris Raynor*, we’re kicking off football season in style! 🏈**
Joining us in the studio is Jacksonville High School Cardinals’ head coach **Beau Williams**, along with the voice of Cardinal color commentary, **Bob Warlick** of WSME. We’ll break down what’s ahead, share insider perspectives, and get you fired up for an electrifying 2025 season. **Go Cardinals!** 🔴⚪

08/14/2025

Our guests this week on Sports Talk with Chris Raynor will be head football Coach Beau Williams of the Jacksonville Cardinals and Bob Warlick, the color commentator for Cardinal football on WSME as we preview the 2025 season. We will also have our Racing Report and This Day in Sports.

08/08/2025

Big thanks to Scott Smith and Marisa Reeder from the Jacksonville–Onslow Sports Commission for joining us on Sports Talk with Christopher Raynor! Always great to chat about what’s happening in our local sports community.

08/08/2025

Our guests this week on Sports Talk with Chris Raynor will be Scott Smith and Marisa Reeder from the Jacksonville-Onslow Sports Commission as we preview the remaining JOSC events for 2025. We will also have our Racing Report, This Day in Sports and a call in from Chris Miller from the Jacksonville Daily News.

08/01/2025

🎉 What an awesome time we had yesterday at the Grand Opening of Papa John’s at 175 Freedom Way in the Piney Green Shopping Center! 🍕

The WSME crew was out in full force—Sports Talk’s Chris Raynor and Chris “Hollywood” Mann joined the amazing Papa John’s team to welcome tons of families and folks who stopped by for great pizza, fun, and prizes. 🍕🎈

Thanks to everyone who came out and made it a fantastic event! 👏👏

08/01/2025

**Today on Sports Talk with Chris Raynor!**
We’re honored to welcome **Bill Mercer**, Chairman of the Advisory Board for the **Boys & Girls Club of Southeastern NC**. Bill joins us to talk about the incredible impact the Club is making in our community, the importance of youth programs, and how local sports and leadership go hand in hand.

Don’t miss this inspiring and insightful conversation — only on *Sports Talk with Chris Raynor*! 💬🏈🙌

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07/30/2025

Our hometown team, The Jacksonville Ospreys!

The Jacksonville Ospreys “created a name” for themselves.

07/29/2025

**🎉 GRAND OPENING ALERT! 🎉**
**Papa John’s – 175 Freedom Way, Jacksonville**

🍕 *Join the Freedom Crew for an afternoon of fun, flavor, and family!* 🍕

📅 **Thursday, July 31st | 4 PM – 7 PM**
🎙️ LIVE Broadcast with **Chris Raynor** of Sports Talk and afternoon guy **Chris “Hollywood” Mann**!

🟢 Bounce house for the kids
🟢 Prize giveaways
🟢 Ribbon cutting ceremony
🟢 Table games
🟢 Beer & wine service
🟢 And, of course… Papa John’s PIZZA!

This is the **FIRST Papa John’s in the area** with dine-in seating and full amenities — creating a brand new spot for families, friends, and service members to gather and enjoy.

📍 **175 Freedom Way, Suite 6, Jacksonville NC 28544**
🎈 Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind community celebration!

👍 Like. 🗣️ Share. 📍 Tag your pizza crew!

07/25/2025

Dixon High School head football coach Kelly Davis and assistant coach Chelsea Palm stopped by the WSME studio to hang out with Sports Talk's Chris Raynor along with co host Robert Farley.

07/24/2025

Our guests this week on Sports Talk with Chris Raynor will be Dixon HS football coach Kelly Davis and assistant coaches, as we discuss the upcoming Bulldog football season. We will also have our Racing Report, Ospreys Roundup, This Day in Sports and soooooo much more.