Category Archives: Local News
Christmas Fun This Friday At Make A Difference Food Pantry
Join the volunteers at the Make A Difference Food Pantry in Mount Olive for a drive thru Christmas experience! Attendees can enjoy the Christmas scenes from the warmth and safety of their vehicle this...
Dec 02, 2020
Pecan Farmers Celebrate Strong Season
(NORTH CAROLINA NEWS NETWORK) — After several years of weather-related setbacks, North Carolina pecan growers are reporting a strong crop.That is welcome news for farmers such as Wayne County gr...
Dec 01, 2020
CSS Wayne To Hold Annual Meeting Online
Communities Supporting Schools of Wayne County is holding its annual meeting this week...virtually.Selena Bennett, the Executive Director of Communities Supporting Schools, appeared on Jeff Farrow's M...
Dec 01, 2020
Granges Raising Funds For Caisson Unit
A fundraiser is underway for the North Carolina Troopers Association Caisson Unit.The Grantham Grange and Brogden Grange came together to raise $50,000 for the Caisson Unit, which has its horses house...
Dec 01, 2020
WCC Winter Fine Arts Festival Underway This Week
Even though the COVID-19 pandemic has changed a lot about their academic journey, Wayne Community College's students have continued to make art and music.This year's Winter Fine Arts Festival will fea...
Dec 01, 2020
Sharing Is Caring During Holidays Amidst Pandemic
It's so important to remember those who are in need during this unprecedented time of COVID-19. As a result of this pandemic 50 million Americans are in need of some sort of life line, most importantl...
Dec 01, 2020
WCC Foundation Looks For “Herd Of Heroes” This Giving Tuesday
The Foundation of Wayne Community College is hoping residents are in a giving spirit this Giving Tuesday.Diane Belmont is the Coordinator of Resource Development and Data Management for the Foundation...
Dec 01, 2020
Meadow Lane Elementary Has Reported COVID-19 Cluster
Monday, Wayne County Public Schools reported a COVID-19 cluster at Meadow Lane Elementary, which involves three staff members and two students, none of whom have been on campus since November 23."The ...
Dec 01, 2020
Wayne County Man Wanted For Duplin County Homicide
On Wednesday, November 25, Duplin County 911 Communications received several calls at approximately 5:25 am in reference to someone that had been shot in the parking lot of a local processing plant. T...
Nov 30, 2020
Mt. Olive Christmas Open House Cancelled, Parade Still Set For Saturday
The Mount Olive Area Chamber of Commerce has provided the following update on this weekend’s Christmas activities in the town:Christmas Open House/Tree Lighting scheduled for Friday, December 4h...
Nov 30, 2020