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Trojans Dominate Home Opener with 36–6 Victory Over Ferrum

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…

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Trojans Dominate Home Opener with 36–6 Victory Over Ferrum

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…

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WCC Inducts 96 New Members into Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

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…

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Wayne County Commissioners Launch Application Process to Fill Vacant Board Seat

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…

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Dennis Elwood Blizzard

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…

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