Category Archives: Local News

North Carolina prepares to start easing COVID-19 restrictions.With the number of newly reported cases and hospitalizations trending in the right direction, Gov. Roy Cooper Wednesday announced the end ...

The University of Mount Olive has once again been named a Military Friendly School.Dr. Lisa Nuesell, Associate VP for Adult and Graduate Operations and Enrollment Management, said, "At the University ...

Apostle Norbert E Simmons is known to many as A Giant Among Men. The most recent confirmation that Apostle Simmons stands head and shoulder above many was his appointment of Dr. Aaron McNair, II as hi...

Planning moves along for the new elementary school in northern Wayne County.At a special meeting earlier this month, the Wayne County Board of Education selected an architect and build method for Frem...

Authorities are searching for a suspect involved in a lengthy police pursuit.The chase began Monday afternoon in Johnston County as the suspects led authorities on the pursuit through Johnston, Wayne,...

It will be at least one day before flooding conditions improve along the Neuse River near Goldsboro. According to the National Weather Service, the Neuse River remains just shy of 22-feet in "Moderate...

It's a last chance to cast a vote in UScellular's sixth annual Black History Month Art Contest with Boys & Girls Clubs of Wayne County.For the first time, voting is available online, and the Wayne...

A state railroad safety study could save lives by giving officials a better tool to prevent people from getting hit by trains.The four-year study used thermal cameras to develop a more complete unders...

Seymour Johnson Air Force Base has an exercise scheduled in the Wilmington area this week. The exercise is expected to take place from 6 AM - 8 PM Monday, February 22, through Friday, February 26. The...

- Submitted by University of Mount Olive Psychology Department Chair Natalie Kemp, MA, LPA - How was your day son?Silent.What do you mean? Mom, I can only see half the kids in my class that also ...