MOUNT OLIVE, NC – The University of Mount Olive (UMO) has received a $175,000 grant from the North Carolina Tobacco Trust Fund Commission (NCTTFC) to continue its Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) Institute, an immersive week-long residential camp designed to inspire high school students and teachers through hands-on learning in agriculture. Hosted by the University’s Lois…
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Local Sports
Warriors Roll Into Week 3; Rosewood and Princeton Seasons End
Wayne County, NC – Week 2 of the NCHSAA high school football playoffs brought mixed results for three local teams fighting to stay alive in the hunt for a state championship. Eastern Wayne delivered the standout performance of the week, traveling to face Southwestern Randolph and dominating in a decisive 49–0 victory. The Warriors controlled…
Crime
Cary Man Arrested in Connection with October Shooting
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — A Cary man has been arrested in connection with an October shooting that left a Goldsboro man critically injured, according to the Goldsboro Police Department. On October 11, 2025, around 10:37 p.m., officers responded to a disturbance call in the 600 block of Sherard Court. When police arrived, they found 29-year-old Da’Shaun…
Education
WCC Hosts Global Leadership Student Conference
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – Wayne Community College recently hosted a meeting for students of all backgrounds to learn about global leadership. The North Carolina Association of International Educators (NCAIE) Global Leadership and International Engagement Student Conference connects both undergraduate and graduate students who are passionate about working across cultures and further developing a global mindset. The…
Government
Goldsboro Encourages Residents to Take Part in New Citywide Survey
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — The City of Goldsboro is inviting residents to help shape the community’s future by participating in its first-ever citywide community survey. City officials say they want to hear from residents in every City Council district to ensure all voices are represented as they plan for future services and priorities. The survey is…
Obituaries
George Summerlin
November 16, 2025, 90, Mount Olive — George Summerlin, 90, died Sunday morning, November 16 at Wayne UNC Hospital in Goldsboro. He is survived by his loving grandchildren; Stacey Capps, Joshua Summerlin, Sarah Summerlin, and April Thigpen and her husband, Derrick; great-grandchildren, Tyler Summerlin, Jacksyn Capps, Avery Thigpen, Arya Thigpen, and Jasmine Thigpen. George is…
