Mount Olive, NC — Behind a dominant second-half defensive performance, the University of Mount Olive women’s lacrosse team rolled to a 20-8 victory over Emmanuel College on Senior Day in Conference Carolinas action at the Ray McDonald Sr. Sports Complex on Saturday. The win marks the sixth straight for the Trojans, who improve to 7-6…… read more »
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Trojans Blank Lions in Second Half for Senior Day Victory
Wayne County Board of Education to Meet Monday, April 7
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – The Wayne County Board of Education will hold its regularly scheduled monthly meeting on Monday, April 7, 2025, at the WCPS Central Services Boardroom, located at 2001 E. Royall Avenue, Goldsboro. The meeting will begin at 3:30 p.m. with a closed session, followed by the open session. During the meeting, the Board…… read more »
Golden LEAF Awards $500,000 to Support McNair Heights Neighborhood in Goldsboro
Goldsboro, NC – A major step forward has been taken in the creation of a new neighborhood in Goldsboro as the Golden LEAF Foundation Board of Directors announced a $500,000 grant to Habitat for Humanity of Goldsboro-Wayne to support infrastructure development for the future McNair Heights Neighborhood. The announcement, made on Thursday, April 3, 2025,…… read more »
Wayne County Chamber Welcomes Todd Walker as New President & CEO
Wayne County, NC – The Wayne County Chamber of Commerce announced a significant leadership change, appointing Todd Walker as its new President and CEO, effective July 2025. Currently stationed at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base (AFB) in Goldsboro, Colonel Walker will succeed a legacy of outstanding leadership following the three-year tenure of Scott Satterfield and…… read more »
Warm Sunday Ahead, Followed by Rain and Possible Freeze Mid-Week
Today will bring one last taste of summer-like warmth with temperatures reaching a high of 90 degrees. However, this warmth will quickly give way to a soaking rain, starting as early as Sunday evening. Rain will be heavy at times, with totals expected to range between 1 and 2 inches, and some areas may see…… read more »
Pedestrian Injured in Crash at Cashwell Drive and Eastgate Drive
Goldsboro, NC – On Friday, April 4, 2025, around 12:38 p.m., officers with Goldsboro Police Department responded to a motor vehicle crash involving a pedestrian at the intersection of Cashwell Drive and Eastgate Drive. Upon arrival, officers determined that a pedestrian had been struck by a vehicle while attempting to cross Cashwell Drive. According to…… read more »
Seven Springs Man Arrested in Farm Copper Theft Investigation
Seven Springs – The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office has arrested Anthony Mark Williams, 47, of Seven Springs, in connection with two incidents of breaking and entering and copper theft at a local hog farm. On March 31, deputies responded to reports of copper wiring and tubing being stolen from farm buildings. Days later, on April…… read more »
Registration Open for 2025 Cuke Patch 5K Glow Run
MOUNT OLIVE — Registration is open for the 2025 Cuke Patch 5K Glow Run.
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WCPS Hosting Job Fair on Saturday
Wayne County Public Schools will hold a job fair from 9 a.m. to Noon on Saturday. at Meadow Lane Elementary, at 3500 E. Ash Street.… read more »
UMO Students Help Empower Young Readers From North Duplin Elementary
MOUNT OLIVE – Two University of Mount Olive students are making a difference in the lives of local elementary students through their work at the University’s Reading Clinic.… read more »
