MOUNT OLIVE — The University of Mount Olive wrestling team left no doubt in its home debut Thursday night, cruising to a commanding 36–6 win over Ferrum College inside Kornegay Arena. The Trojans opened the dual with fire and never let up. Senior Jack MacKiernan set the tone at 184 pounds, pinning Joseph Toner in…
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Trojans Dominate Home Opener with 36–6 Victory Over Ferrum
MOUNT OLIVE — The University of Mount Olive wrestling team left no doubt in its home debut Thursday night, cruising to a commanding 36–6 win over Ferrum College inside Kornegay Arena. The Trojans opened the dual with fire and never let up. Senior Jack MacKiernan set the tone at 184 pounds, pinning Joseph Toner in…
Crime
Goldsboro Police Continue Search for Missing 21-Year-Old Nearly One Month After Disappearance
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Nearly a month has passed since 21-year-old Tra’sond Marquail McNeil was reported missing, and investigators are continuing to search for answers — and for him. On Nov. 10, 2025, at approximately 4:25 p.m., Goldsboro Police officers received a report of a missing person after McNeil had not been seen since Nov. 8.…
Education
WCC Inducts 96 New Members into Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – Wayne Community College’s Upsilon Chi chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society welcomed 96 new members this fall in an induction ceremony held on campus. Each semester, eligible WCC students are invited to join Phi Theta Kappa. The international honor society provides inductees with lifelong membership and benefits such as scholarship…
Government
Wayne County Commissioners Launch Application Process to Fill Vacant Board Seat
Wayne County, N.C. — The Wayne County Board of Commissioners has officially opened the application process to fill the vacant at-large seat left after the unexpected passing of Commissioner George Wayne Aycock, Jr. Aycock had served on the Board since 2012. During their December 2, 2025 meeting, commissioners unanimously approved the procedure that will guide…
Obituaries
Dennis Elwood Blizzard
November 25, 2025, 80, Mount Olive — Dennis Elwood Blizzard, known to most as Bopeep Blizzard, passed away Friday, November 25, 2025, at Rex UNC Hospital in Raleigh following several cardiac events. Mr. Blizzard, age 80, was a resident of the White Flash Community near Mount Olive. He was the son of the late Everett…
