Lexi Lewis, a junior at Rosewood High School was the 1A Carolina Conference women’s golf champion. Lewis, the daughter of Reed and Melissa Lewis, was the medalist in every conference match this season, and she represented the conference at the North Carolina 1A /2A Eastern Regional and finished in fifth place by shooting an 86 at…… read more »
Playing in its first game in seven days, Wayne Country Day quickly shook off the rust during its second-round playoff game against Village Christian Academy. The Chargers scored nine runs in the first inning and dominated the Knights 16-0 on Thursday. Wayne Country Day advances to face John Paul II in the N.C. Independent Schools…… read more »
Welcome home, coach. With his family standing outside Southern Wayne’s new gymnasium, Brian West was introduced as the new head varsity basketball coach. He replaces Dwight Smith, who stepped down upon the conclusion of this past season. West grew up in Mount Olive and played basketball at Brogden Middle School and Mount Olive middle school.…… read more »
NORTH CAROLINA-DEPUTY SHOOTING Judge limits footage that family can see of deputy shooting NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — The family of a Black man who was fatally shot in his car by sheriff’s deputies in North Carolina will only be shown a fraction of body camera footage that was taken. The family could also wait days…… read more »
This is Teacher Appreciation Week and today is Child Care Provider Appreciation Day! Thursday afternoon, the Partnership for Children of Wayne County hosted a drive thru event for child care providers. Valerie Wallace, the Executive Director of the Partnership, says child care staff have had to persevere during the pandemic. Operational costs have increased and…… read more »
The Eastern Carolina Vintage Club will be hosting their Antique Farm Equipment Day Show this Saturday, May 8, at the Wayne Regional Agricultural Fairgrounds. The event will kick off at 9 a.m. Saturday with the gate open to the public, a parade of power at 10 a.m., followed by a field of antique tractors and…… read more »
The Oak Wolfe Fire Department in Duplin County will be hosting their spring fundraiser this Saturday, May 8, at the Oak Ridge Community Building. This year, the fire department will only be cooking barbecue pork. No chicken plates will be available. The cost per plate is $9. This will be a drive thru ONLY. The event…… read more »
Walter Lopez-Hernandez gravitated toward football during his sophomore of high school. He was drawn to playing football after watching the 2017 North Duplin football team reach the state title game. “My freshman year, I saw the football team go to states, and I thought it’d be really fun. A lot of my friends encouraged me,…… read more »
Ivy Cashwell has been playing softball for most of her life. She had many family members play softball, and Cashwell knew she wanted to play softball in high school. When she got to North Duplin, Cashwell was immediately blown away by the welcoming and supportive nature of everyone on the team. “Softball has always been…… read more »
On Monday, the Wayne County Sheriff’s ACE Team pulled a vehicle over on Old Grantham Road for a Chapter 20 violation. Illegal narcotics were reportedly found during a search of the vehicle. 32-year-old Patricia A. Jordan of Goldsboro and 35-year-old Randolph Williams of Dudley were arrested for Possession of Methamphetamine and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. …… read more »
