After only being able to hold virtual ceremonies in 2020, the University of Mount Olive is making plans for in-person May graduation. “Our students have worked so hard and have waited so long for graduation day, and we really want them to be able to be physically present and have the opportunity to walk across…… read more »
Yearly Archives: 2021
UMO To Hold In-Person Spring Graduation Ceremonies
Creech Joins College Staff
Wayne Community College has hired Tiffany Creech to manage its grants program. Creech, who had spent the last 12 years working with the Wayne County Development Alliance, is filling the position of Director of Grant Development and Management. “WCC is excited to announce the addition of Tiffany Creech to its team of dedicated institutional effectiveness…… read more »
Drive Thru Operation Medicine Drop Set For Wednesday
Clean out those medicine cabinets this week. Once again, the Goldsboro Police Department and Safe Kids Wayne County are partnering for Operation Medicine Drop. Shelly Willis, Safe Kids Coordinator for the Partnership for Children of Wayne County, says last year’s medication take back events had to be cancelled due to the pandemic. Willis says this year’s…… read more »
North Carolina News – March 22
LIGHTHOUSE VANDALIZED Vandals damage bronze door of Cape Hatteras Lighthouse BUXTON, N.C. (AP) — Authorities in North Carolina say that vandals have carved letters and other shapes into the original bronze door of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse on the Outer Banks. The Charlotte Observer reported Saturday that investigators don’t know exactly when the door was…… read more »
Officials Offer Proper Burning Tips Heading Into Spring
(NORTH CAROLINA NEWS NETWORK) — March through May is considered spring fire season and state officials are warning people to be careful. State Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler says there are some precautionary measures people can take when burning debris. He says do not put the vegetation on ground that will burn. The burning material needs…… read more »
2nd Annual Meeting of the Nonprofits
The United Way of Wayne County invites all nonprofits serving Wayne County to join them for the 2nd Annual Meeting of the Nonprofits. The meeting will be held virtually April 7th at 8:30 A.M. All nonprofits are welcome to attend but an RSVP is required. To RSVP or for more information, please contact Rachel at…… read more »
Boys Soccer: Rosewood’s Season Comes To An End (PHOTO GALLERY)
The final whistle sounded Saturday afternoon at Voyager Academy, signaling the end of Rosewood’s season. Playing in its third game in four days, Rosewood suffered a 3-1 loss to the Vikings in the third round of the N.C. Carolina High School Athletic Association 1A playoffs. Rosewood reached the third round for the second straight season,…… read more »
High School Football Roundup From Friday, March 19th
Princeton 63, Hobbton 6 Princeton scored 28 points in the first quarter and took care of business with a 63-6 win against Hobbton on Friday evening. The Bulldogs are now 4-0 for the third straight season. Princeton will look to keep things rolling next Friday against North Duplin 3-1. James Kenan 30, Goldsboro 20 J.H.…… read more »
Baseball: WCDS Faces Charlotte Christian (PHOTO GALLERY)
Wayne Country Day suffered its first loss of the season against Charlotte Christian on Friday afternoon. Charlotte Christian scored 4 runs in the third inning and went on to beat the Chargers 8-0. Wayne Country Day (3-1 overall) will look to bounce back against Wilson Christian (4-5) on Monday.… read more »
N.C. Pickle Fest To Present Mix Of Virtual, In-Person Events
The North Carolina Pickle Festival will look and feel quite different for 2021. The festival marks its 35th year, however, with the same spirit of family fun, community, and, well, love of pickles. Organizers have announced a mix of in-person and virtual events for the 2021 edition, headlined by a virtual pickle eating contest. Other events…… read more »
