November 16, 2021, 74, Salter Path – Carl R. Stevenson, 74, of Salter Path, died on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021, at his home. A mass honoring Carl’s life will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Egbert Catholic Church with Monsignor John Wall presiding. Burial with military honors will follow at 4 p.m. in…… read more »
Yearly Archives: 2021
Carl R. Stevenson
North Carolina News – November 19
ELECTION 2022-VOTING BILLS Earlier NC absentee vote receipt deadline goes to Cooper RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Republicans have pushed a bill through the legislature that would prohibit the counting of mail-in absentee ballots not received by Election Day. The bill now heads to Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper, who is likely to veto it.…… read more »
C.B. Aycock High Placed On “Soft Lockdown” After Another Social Media Threat
(GDN) — A Wayne County High School is on a soft lockdown Friday as another threat against the school was posted on social media. For the second day in a row, extra security measures were taken at Charles B. Aycock High after the threat was spotted online. Wayne County Public Schools shared the two messages…… read more »
Athlete Of The Week: Aaron Zamora
Rosewood recently wrapped up a historic season on the soccer pitch, and Aaron Zamora was a big part of the Eagles’ success. The sophomore scored a team-high 31 goals and dished out 11 assists. Rosewood finished the season with a 21-1-2 overall record, won a conference title for the first time in 19 years, and…… read more »
Apprenticeship Scholarship Named In Honor Of Ray Mayo
(GDN) — A new scholarship is unveiled as Wayne County marks National Apprenticeship Week. Craig Foucht, Executive Director of the Wayne Business and Industry Center at Wayne Community College, talked about the importance of apprenticeships at this week’s county board meeting. Foucht says the college’s apprenticeships can have a positive impact on a person’s life…… read more »
First-Ever Pickles, Pigs & Swigs Set For Saturday In Mount Olive
(GDN) — Relish in a DILL-lightful day in the Town of Mount Olive. The inaugural Pickles, Pigs & Swigs is being held in Mount Olive this Saturday, November 20. Mount Olive Area Chamber of Commerce President Julie Beck appeared on Jeff Farrow’s Morning Show on Goldsboro’s Greatest Hits and says the town wanted to start…… read more »
Wayne County Farm Participates In Smithfield Foods Program To Support Black & Other Minority Farmers
Smithfield Foods, Inc. is pleased to welcome the first family farmers to participate in its new contract grower program to support Black and other minority farmers and diversify its hog supply chain. The program, developed to help address historic barriers disproportionally facing Black and other minority farmers such as access to capital and cost of…… read more »
UMO Celebrates Founding, Presents Awards
The University of Mount Olive celebrated 70 years of providing Christian higher education at the University’s annual Founders Day Worship Service on Wednesday, November 17. The Reverend Frank R. Harrison, former Mount Olive College Chaplain from 1971 to 2002, was the guest speaker. Harrison spoke about his days at Mount Olive College as a student…… read more »
Law Enforcement Watches C.B. Aycock Following Social Media Threat
(GDN) — Students at a Wayne County high school may have noticed increased law enforcement at their school today following a potential threat. The post circulating on social media had threatened to do harm to Charles B. Aycock High on Thursday. As is protocol, law enforcement was immediately notified and the matter continues to be…… read more »
North Carolina News – November 18
ELECTION 2022-NORTH CAROLINA-BUTTERFIELD Democrat Rep. Butterfield to retire, new district is toss-up RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina congressman G.K. Butterfield, a Democrat, has announced he’ll retire from Congress next year after Republican-drawn map put him in a toss-up district. Butterfield is the second Democratic North Carolina congressman to decide against a reelection bid. Rep.…… read more »
