The Lady Trojans of the University of Mount Olive were ready to face the Warriors of Southern Wesleyan University Saturday night at Kornegay Arena. By the end of the game, UMO had a 30 point lead over Southern Wesleyan. The final score was UMO 87, Southern Wesleyan 57. … read more »
The University of Mount Olive men’s basketball team fell short in their effort to defeat conference rival Southern Wesleyan University during the Church Night games at UMO. Despite evening up the score down the stretch, the trojans were unable to pull out the win. The final score was UMO 74, Southern Wesleyan 77. … read more »
Every week, Saluting Seymour and SoundScope highlight an airman serving at the Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in Goldsboro. Airman 1st Class Lady Malig from the 4th Fighter Wing Malig has been in the Air Force for just over two years. She comes to Goldsboro from Guam. Malig admits it’s difficult having her friends and family…… read more »
If you plan to visit the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles in 2021, make sure to plan ahead. Office visits are by appointment only, and all offices are already booked until late February and on into early March. But the DMV allows many services to be completed online, including license renewals and ordering a duplicate license or ID. For…… read more »
The deadline to submit applications for AgCarolina Farm Credit’s North Carolina State, North Carolina State Ag Institute, North Carolina A&T, University of Mount Olive, At-Large, 4-H, FFA, and community college scholarships is coming soon. College scholarships are one component of AgCarolina Farm Credit’s corporate-giving program. Ag loans, special loan programs, educational seminars, grant funds and…… read more »
Eastern Wayne could not hold onto its lead during a 57-56 loss against Ayden-Grifton on Friday afternoon. The Warriors held a 42-36 lead at the end of the third quarter, but in the fourth quarter, Ayden-Grifton outscored the Warriors 21-14 to escape with the victory. Nay Jones paced Eastern Wayne with 17 points, Jada Kent…… read more »
Wake County Academy Homeschool let an 11-point lead slip away throughout the second half, and Wayne Country Day took advantage for a 98-83 win on its home floor on Friday night. The Wolves opened the game with a scoring flurry that led to a 25-18 lead after one quarter. By the time the intermission came,…… read more »
The City of Goldsboro will need a new fire chief. After nearly three years leading the Goldsboro Fire Department, Chief Joe Dixon is heading south after accepting the job as chief of Gainesville Fire Rescue in Florida. In his few years in Goldsboro, Chief Dixon strived to become more than just a firefighter for his…… read more »
During the winter season we gardeners are usually not spending much time outside in our gardens. However, it won’t be long before warmer days arrive so use some time in February to prepare for spring! Lawn Do not apply “weed and feed” products. These contain both fertilizer and weed killer, but it is too early…… read more »
Late Friday afternoon, firefighters from Indian Springs and a Wayne County EMS unit were dispatched to a two-vehicle crash on Emmaus Church Road just north of Pineview Cemetery Road. The accident apparently occurred when an SUV pulled out of a driveway in front of the pickup truck. The driver of the pickup had to be…… read more »
