Goldsboro, N.C. — The Leadership Wayne Class of 2025–2026 proudly announces its partnership with the Blessing Box, GOLDsboro as this year’s community impact project. This initiative focuses on combating food insecurity and supporting families throughout Wayne County. Founded in 2017, the Blessing Box, GOLDsboro provides free, easily accessible food and personal care items to community…
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Local Sports
Alston Has Career Night as Trojans Fall to the Panthers, 90-85
MOUNT OLIVE — A dominant performance off the bench from freshman Jaevian Alston gave the University of Mount Olive a legitimate chance down the stretch, but Ferrum College pulled away late to secure a 90–85 win Saturday afternoon inside Kornegay Arena. The Trojans now sit at 4–5 overall and 1–1 in Conference Carolinas play. Alston…
Crime
Wayne County Woman Pleads Guilty to Defrauding $102,000 in SNAP Benefits
WILMINGTON, N.C. — A Wayne County woman has pleaded guilty in federal court to stealing more than $100,000 in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of North Carolina. Shermeca McCrary, 46, admitted to theft of government property for her role in a multi-year fraud scheme…
Education
UNC Health Wayne Launches New Nursing Scholarship Program at UMO
MOUNT OLIVE – UNC Health Wayne has partnered with the University of Mount Olive (UMO) to launch a new Nursing Scholarship Program designed to ease the financial burden for aspiring nurses and strengthen the healthcare workforce in Wayne County and the surrounding region. At this time, UMO is the only institution with access to this…
Government
Wayne County Leaders Officially Welcome Pelsan Tekstil A.S. to Goldsboro
Goldsboro, N.C. — Wayne County and City of Goldsboro officials formally welcomed the owners and leadership team of Pelsan Tekstil A.S. last week as the company moves forward with plans to establish its first U.S. production facility in Goldsboro. Representatives from the Wayne County Board of Commissioners, the City of Goldsboro Mayor and Council, the…
Obituaries
Ronald Glenn Bass
December 9, 2025, 87, Kenly — Ronald Glenn Bass, 87, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, December 9, 2025. Born on May 20, 1938 in Johnston County, he was son to the late Guvon Bass and Nannie Bridgers Bass. Ronald was a man who found his greatest joy in the outdoors. Whether walking through the woods,…
