High school seniors from Duplin County or the Town of Mount Olive who are interested in attending the University of Mount Olive could be eligible for significant scholarship funding through the University’s Herring Scholarship program. According to Tim Woodard, Vice President for Enrollment, Marketing, and Communications, the number and amount of the awards is dependent…… read more »
Yearly Archives: 2021
Duplin & Mount Olive Students Urged To Apply For Scholarship Money
SJAFB To Host Mass Vaccine Line For Some TRICARE Beneficiaries
The 4th Fighter Wing Medical Group is hosting a COVID-19 mass vaccine line for authorized TRICARE beneficiaries at the Seymour Johnson Air Force Base Fitness Center. On Friday, April 16th from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, first and second doses of the Pfizer vaccine are available for anyone 16 years of age and…… read more »
North Carolina News – April 15
AP-US-THERMO-FISHER-PPD Thermo Fisher buying PPD in deal worth $17.4 billion WALTHAM, Mass. (AP) — Thermo Fisher is buying clinical research company PPD in a deal valued at $17.4 billion. Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. will pay $47.50 per PPD share. The transaction also includes approximately $3.5 billion in debt. PPD offers a range of clinical research…… read more »
WCC Named Best Online College For Associate Degrees
Wayne Community College has been named the best associate degree-granting institution among the country’s most affordable online colleges. WCC is one of 60 institutions across the United States that made Intelligent.com’s “Most Affordable Online Colleges” list. Of those, it was named the “best for associate degrees.” “Wayne Community College is honored to be recognized as…… read more »
Girls Soccer: Goldsboro Picks Up A Win Over James Kenan (PHOTO GALLERY)
On Monday, Goldsboro defeated James Kenan 5-4 in double overtime. And on Wednesday evening, Goldsboro once again proved too tough for the Tigers to defend. Goldsboro swept the regular-season series from James Kenan with a 4-0 win on Wednesday night. Adriana Davis, Hallie Hancock, Mills Hancock, and Erin Barnett each scored one goal for the…… read more »
WCPS To Purple Up!
On Monday evening, the Wayne County Board of Education proclaimed April as Month of the Military Child for Wayne County Public Schools and that WCPS will Purple Up! for military connected students on Friday, April 16. Teachers, staff, and community members are encouraged to wear purple as a visible gesture of support for students with…… read more »
PET OF THE WEEK: Tamera Powered By Jackson & Sons
Meet Tamera! She is a blue/white terrier, American pit mix. Tamera is 5-years- old. She is a little shy at first, but once you get to know her she has lots of love to give. To make an appointment at Wayne County Animal Services call 919-731-1439 option “0” or email [email protected] Click here to view…… read more »
WCOS: Suspect Found With Pot, Schedule II Drug
A Wayne County traffic stop leads to drug charges. On Tuesday, a Wayne County Sheriff’s Patrol Division deputy conducted an investigatory traffic stop in the southern area of Wayne County. During the stop, 57-year-old Leon G. Ange, Jr. of Goldsboro was reportedly found to be in possession of a schedule II substance, marijuana and drug…… read more »
Duke Energy Offers $500,000 In Grants For N.C. Small Biz Revitalization
The pandemic has created unprecedented challenges for small businesses across North Carolina. In order to support community needs, the Duke Energy Foundation has announced $500,000 in funding to help local businesses – from restaurants to retailers – pivot to accommodate the changing environment through the Hometown Revitalization Grant Program. “Small businesses are the heart of our…… read more »
UMO To Hold Spring Plant Sale
The University of Mount Olive will hold its annual spring flower sale on Friday, April 16, from 9 AM to 6 PM at the UMO Greenhouse located at 205 Bert Martin Road in Mount Olive. Items for sale will include assorted herbs, garden plants, various ornamental annual including Geraniums, perennial plants, sun ferns, hanging Boston…… read more »
