The coronavirus and its variants will likely be with us for some time. Wayne County launched a new COVID-19 Connection call event on Thursday, bringing together local leaders and experts to talk about the latest developments with the ongoing pandemic. Wayne County Health Director Dr. Brenda Weis says they’re administering about 125 vaccine doses per…… read more »
Yearly Archives: 2021
COVID-19 Connection Call Lets Public Hear From Local Experts
Football: Princeton Runs Past Rosewood (PHOTO GALLERY)
Locked in. Such was the general disposition of the Princeton football team on Thursday evening, who used a determined effort to dispatch archrival Rosewood, 52-28, before a lively crowd at Harvey Brooks Field. “Our kids played really hard,” Princeton head coach Travis Gaster said. “They executed our game plan, and they played hard the whole…… read more »
Men’s Soccer: UMO Falls 2-1 to Catawba In Season-Opener
Salisbury – The University of Mount Olive Trojans fell 2-1 to the Indians of Catawba College on the road in Salisbury, NC. The contest was the season opener for UMO. INSIDE THE SCORE The opening half was a stalemate as neither team found the back of the net, with Catawba out shooting UMO 7-to-4. The second…… read more »
Women’s Soccer: Trojans Down Shaw 4-1 In Home-Opener
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 »
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 »
