ELECTION 2022-SENATE-NORTH CAROLINA Jackson ends Senate bid in North Carolina, endorses Beasley RALEIGH. N.C. (AP) — A leading U.S. Senate candidate in North Carolina has abruptly withdrawn from next year’s race for the Democratic nomination. State Sen. Jeff Jackson of Charlotte said in a video released Thursday that he’s endorsed former state Supreme Court Chief…… read more »
Christmas is right around the corner, which means it is time for some holiday hoops. The annual Fellowship of Christian Athletes Winter Classic tips off on Dec. 21 at Kornegay Arena on the University of Mount Olive Campus. “There’s no way we could host this tournament without the support that we get from the communities,…… read more »
(GDN) — Grads safely celebrate the end of another semester at Wayne Community College. Nearly 400 total Summer and Fall 2021 graduates who have earned either combined degrees, diplomas and certificates were eligible to take part in Wednesday’s “Turn the Tassel” celebration at WCC. 79 ended up taking part in the event. Guests watched as…… read more »
– From the Office of Rep. John Bell – The NC Chamber has named Majority Leader John Bell (R-Wayne, Johnston, Greene) a 2021 Jobs Champion in its annual How They Voted report for his strong pro-jobs voting record. This comes as just last week The NC FreeEnterpise Foundation (NCFREE) also recognized Leader Bell with one…… read more »
(North Carolina News Network) — Time is running out to get your package in the mail in time to reach its destination before Christmas. 2.3 billion pieces of mail are expected to be delivered this week. Phillip Bogenberger of the U.S. Post Office tells ABC11 says that Wednesday was the deadline for group shipping. He…… read more »
BANNER ELK – The University of Mount Olive women’s basketball team defeated the Bobcats of Lees-McRae College 66-61 on Tuesday. This win takes the Trojans to 6-0 overall and 5-0 in conference play. INSIDE THE SCORE UMO took the first lead of the contest with two free throws from Azariah Fields with 9:14 left in the first quarter. The UMO…… read more »
(GDN) — An incident at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base led to a gate closure and a shelter-in-place Wednesday morning. According to a Facebook post, emergency responders from the 4th Fighter Wing and the Goldsboro Police Department responded to the incident at the Berkeley gate. The area was evacuated and cordoned off to ensure the…… read more »
BANNER ELK – The University of Mount Olive men’s basketball team defeated the Bobcats of Lees-McRae College 92-75 on Tuesday. The win improves the Trojans record to 5-4 overall and 4-1 in conference play. INSIDE THE SCORE UMO came out strong in the first half by gaining an 8-0 lead with 17:54 remaining in the half.…… read more »
DEPUTIES-FATAL SHOOTING North Carolina man shot, killed by sheriff’s deputies BURGAW, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina sheriff’s office says man was shot and killed by sheriff’s deputies trying to serve a domestic violence protective order. News outlets report Pender County Sheriff Alan Cutler said the deputies were attempting to serve the order in the…… read more »
(GDN) – Assistance is coming for the Wayne County Register of Deeds Office. Register of Deeds Constance Coram appeared before the Wayne County Commissioners last week. She first apologized for her actions at the November 2nd county board meeting. Coram says her office is going to need the county’s board’s help and patience as new…… read more »
