A thunderstorm is a local storm that produces lightning and thunder. Thunderstorms are often accompanied by showery rain and gusty winds, and may also bring hail or snow. Thunderstorms occur most frequently during the spring and summer, but they are also possible in the fall and winter. North Carolina experiences about 40 to 50 thunderstorm…… read more »
Yearly Archives: 2021
Severe Weather Preparedness Week: Thunderstorms & Tornadoes
Grass Fire Spreads To Nearby Structure (PHOTO GALLERY)
Sunday afternoon, the Dudley, Mount Olive and Indian Springs fire departments were called to a grass fire on the 300 block of Stanley Chapel Church Road. The grass fire had gotten out of control and worked its way toward an abandoned house. Firefighters positioned their brush truck in front of the house and knocked down…… read more »
Girls Basketball: Murphy Wins 1A State Title Game Against Princeton (PHOTO GALLERY)
The Princeton girls’ basketball team did everything they could to win the program’s first state title. Unfortunately for the Bulldogs, Murphy had other plans. Murphy defeated Princeton 76-34 in the N.C. High School Athletic Association 1A state championship game on Saturday afternoon at Wheatmore High School in Trinity. It was the final basketball game for…… read more »
Football: Goldsboro Roars Past Anson On Senior Night (PHOTO GALLERY)
Goldsboro remained perfect on the gridiron with a tremendous defensive performance on Friday evening. On senior night, the Goldsboro defense forced eight turnovers in a 21-7 victory against Anson in the home opener for the Cougars, who are now 2-0 for the first time since 2008. “The biggest thing was they played with the end…… read more »
Highschool Football Roundup From Friday, March 5th
Rosewood 34, West Carteret 24 Down 24-14 at halftime, Rosewood pulled off a fantastic comeback against West Carteret. The Eagles scored 20 unanswered points in the second half and flew over the Patriots 34-24 on Friday. Avante George led Rosewood’s ground attack with a career night. George rushed for 210 yards and three touchdowns on 31…… read more »
Men’s Volleyball: King University At UMO (PHOTO GALLERY)
The University of Mount Olive men’s volleyball team fell to the Tornado of King University 3-2 Saturday evening inside Kornegay Arena. The Trojans fall to 9-2, 8-2 and King improves to 7-6, 4-4. … read more »
Baseball: King University At UMO (PHOTO GALLERY)
The No. 3 University of Mount Olive baseball team defeated King University 9-2 and 8-4 in Conference Carolinas action Saturday afternoon at Scarborough Field. UMO improves to 9-0 overall 6-0 in conference, while King falls to 3-6. … read more »
Women’s Volleyball: King University At UMO (PHOTO GALLERY)
The Mount Olive women’s volleyball team fell at home against King University on Saturday afternoon, losing in four sets, 3-1. … read more »
Women’s Lacrosse: University Of Alabama In Huntsville At UMO (PHOTO GALLERY)
The University of Mount Olive’s women’s lacrosse team continued their winning ways, defeating The University of Alabama in Huntsville in a home game on Saturday afternoon, 11-7. … read more »
Saluting Seymour
Every week, Saluting Seymour and SoundScope highlight an airman serving at the Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in Goldsboro. Senior Airman James Brown with the 4th Fighter Wing Brown has been in the Air Force for three years. He comes to Goldsboro from Winston-Salem, NC. Brown works in Seymour Johnson’s dining facility where he is responsible…… read more »
