Tropical Storm Ophelia brought heavy rain and wind to Wayne County late in the day on Friday, and it continued for most of the day on Saturday.
Local News
Local Sports
Area High School Football Scores
Below are high school football scores from the area for games played on Sept. 21:
Clinton 40, Princeton 14
North Duplin 54, Bear Grass Charter 0
Crime
Larceny Suspect in Custody After Resisting Arrest
On Sept. 12 at approximately 10:35 a.m., officers with the Goldsboro Police Department were dispatched to Target, 1204 Sunburst Drive, for reports of a larceny. Target Loss Prevention reported that an unknown white male stole a Go Trax Electric bicycle from the business.
Education
WCPS Cancels All After-School Activities
Due to the threat of inclement weather later today, Wayne County Public Schools has canceled all after-school programs and school-sponsored events.
This includes athletic practices & competitions, 4-H programs, tutoring, staff meetings, PTA meetings, parent nights, etc.
Government
Town of Mount Olive to Begin Charging for Bulk Streetside Pickup
MOUNT OLIVE – Beginning on Oct. 1, the town of Mount Olive will begin charging for bulk streetside pickup (household furnishings, TV/computer, or other electronics.)
Obituaries
Carolyn Louise Manuel Perkins
September 13, 2023, 89, South Carolina — Carolyn Louise Manuel Perkins went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, in South Carolina. Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 23, 2023, at 3 p.m. at First Congregational Church in Dudley. Interment will follow in First Congregational Church Cemetery. Carolyn Louise Manuel Perkins was…
