The University of Mount Olive women’s soccer team took down the Bears of Shaw University 4-1 in UMO’s season-opener Thursday night at Amon Field. Game InformationMount Olive saw the momentum slip from the very beginning as the Bears scored the opening goal in the 10th minute. The Trojans went onto tie and take the lead right before…… read more »
Monthly Archives: September 2021
Women’s Soccer: Trojans Down Shaw 4-1 In Home-Opener
NCDOT Eases Roadwork For Labor Day Travel
Labor Day weekend marks the unofficial end of summer, and many across North Carolina will be traveling for their final vacation of the season. To help ease travel over the holiday weekend, NCDOT is suspending most construction projects along interstates and U.S. routes starting today and running through Sept. 7th. Drivers should be aware…… read more »
North Carolina News – September 3
GUNS AT SCHOOL 2 teens charged after student brings 2 guns to high school RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Officials in North Carolina say two teens are facing charges after a high school student brought two guns to school. The News & Observer reports that Enloe High School Principal Jacqueline Jordan said that a school employee…… read more »
Athlete Of The Week: Areth Jaimes-Mendez
The Eastern Wayne boys’ soccer team needed a goalie, and Areth Jaimes-Mendez stepped up to fill that role. Jaimes-Mendez typically plays as the Warriors center defensive midfielder, but he has no problem helping his team fill out a crucial role. “I had to step up for the team.” The junior had a standout performance against…… read more »
State Agencies Team Up For Labor Day Weekend Campaign
N.C. State Highway Patrol, N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission and Mothers Against Drunk Driving North Carolina will continue their combined campaign, “On the Road, On the Water, Don’t Drink and Drive” with events and safety checkpoints throughout the state on Labor Day Weekend. The multi-agency safety initiative works to reduce alcohol-related incidents on the state’s roadways…… read more »
Chamber Seeks Nominations For Cornerstone Award
Applications are now being accepted for members of the community to nominate a deserving individual for the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce’s prestigious Cornerstone Award. This award is given annually to an individual that has truly been a “Cornerstone” for Wayne County. The dictionary defines a cornerstone as a fundamental building block on which the…… read more »
UMO’s Carolina Sound Releases New CD
The University of Mount Olive’s acapella group, Carolina Sound, has released a new CD. The CD features a mix of original selections, current modern worship tunes, and some older songs that the group has put their own spin on. “Big Fish,” for example, is a tongue and cheek look at the Jonah and the Whale…… read more »
Kiwanis Working To Replace Herman Park Train
There’s an effort to replace a beloved fixture at a Goldsboro park. The Kiwanis Club of Goldsboro is looking for community support to help update the Kiwanis Miniature Train , which has been located in Herman Park since 1955. Chip Craig with the Goldsboro Kiwanis Club explained the endeavor at the last Goldsboro City Council…… read more »
Arts Council Cancels September “First Friday” Event
A popular Arts Council event is put on hold this month. As a safety measure with the current rise in COVID-19 cases, the Arts Council of Wayne County has canceled its “First Friday” event scheduled for this Friday night, Sept. 3.… read more »
County Tax Office Reopened Following COVID Closure
The Wayne County Tax Office has reopened to the public following a closure for a potential coronavirus exposure. The Tax Office reopened for regular business hours on Wednesday, according to Wayne County Government. The office was closed on Tuesday due to the COVID-19 exposure among staff. There was no known risk to residents who may…… read more »
