During his four years at Rosewood High School, Logan Merritt has been instrumental in helping the football team and baseball team reach new heights. Merritt established herself as a staple and catalyst on both teams, and he has worked hard to get to where he is now. “I’ve just stuck with it,” Merritt said. Merritt…… read more »
Monthly Archives: April 2021
Athletes Of The Week: Logan Merritt
Athletes Of The Week: Gracelyn Massey
Softball is one of Gracelyn Massey’s biggest passions, and it has helped create many friendships and opened a few doors. Massey has never been complacent with where she is at in her development, and she has risen up the ranks from a young freshman to a senior captain and leader for the Bulldogs. She is…… read more »
Drive-Up Vaccine Clinic In Fremont On Saturday
A drive-thru COVID vaccine event is being held this weekend in Fremont. St. James Church of Christ, 514 Memorial Church Road, will host the drive-up vaccination clinic from 9 AM – 1 PM on Saturday, April 10th. The free vaccinations will be available for anyone age 18 and up. To register or for more information,…… read more »
NCDOT: Over 3 Million Pounds Of Roadside Litter Collected This Year
As part of its litter removal efforts, N.C. Department of Transportation crews, contractors and volunteers have now collected more than 3 million pounds of litter from roadsides this year. “This is great progress towards making North Carolina cleaner and safer,” said state Transportation Secretary Eric Boyette. “But the real challenge will be sustaining these litter-free…… read more »
Suspect Accused Of Child Abuse After 2-Month Old Is Injured
On March 16th, a case of possible child abuse was reported to the Goldsboro Police Department by the Wayne County Department of Social Services. A 2-month-old infant had been treated at Wayne UNC Health Care for lacerations to the face. It was later discovered the infant also had several bone fractures. The investigation led to…… read more »
Men’s Lacrosse: Barton College At UMO (PHOTO GALLERY)
The No.6 University of Mount Olive men’s lacrosse team defeated Barton College 9-10 in overtime on Wednesday afternoon in Mount Olive. … read more »
North Carolina News – April 8
RONNIE LONG-COMPENSATION Man who was wrongly imprisoned for 44 years gets $750,000 DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — A man who served nearly 44 years in prison for a crime he says he didn’t commit has received compensation from the state of North Carolina. Ronnie Long told The Charlotte Observer that it’s not nearly enough. Long received…… read more »
About 25,000 COVID Vaccines Administered In Wayne County
Come one, come all and get your COVID vaccine! During Tuesday’s Wayne County Board of Commissioners meeting, County Manager Craig Honeycutt was sure to thank everyone who has gone above and beyond to get shots into arms. That includes county staff, the United Way and volunteers who have worked the call center or at the…… read more »
Separate Traffic Stops Lead To Schedule II Drug Arrests
Two suspects are arrested on drug charges during separate weekend incidents. On Saturday, a Wayne County Sheriff’s deputy pulled a vehicle over for an equipment violation in the southern area of the county. A search of the vehicle was conducted and a Schedule II substance was reportedly found. 33-year-old Lonnie J. Pike of Goldsboro was…… read more »
PET OF THE WEEK: Mr. Whipple Powered By Jackson & Sons
Meet Mr. Whipple! You know what Mr. Whipple says, right?? Well THIS Mr. Whipple doesn’t mind, squeezin’, lovin’ and lots of smoochin’. Mr. Whipple is a super duper soft 4-year-old medium gray tabby. To make an appointment at Wayne County Animal Services call 919-731-1439 option “0” or email [email protected] Click here to view all the…… read more »
