Category Archives: Local News
Duplin & Mount Olive Students Urged To Apply For Scholarship Money
High school seniors from Duplin County or the Town of Mount Olive who are interested in attending the University of Mount Olive could be eligible for significant scholarship funding through the Univer...
Apr 16, 2021
SJAFB To Host Mass Vaccine Line For Some TRICARE Beneficiaries
The 4th Fighter Wing Medical Group is hosting a COVID-19 mass vaccine line for authorized TRICARE beneficiaries at the Seymour Johnson Air Force Base Fitness Center.On Friday, April 16th from 7:30 a.m...
Apr 15, 2021
WCC Named Best Online College For Associate Degrees
Wayne Community College has been named the best associate degree-granting institution among the country's most affordable online colleges.WCC is one of 60 institutions across the United States that ma...
Apr 15, 2021
PET OF THE WEEK: Tamera Powered By Jackson & Sons
Meet Tamera! She is a blue/white terrier, American pit mix. Tamera is 5-years- old. She is a little shy at first, but once you get to know her she has lots of love to give.To make an appointment at Wa...
Apr 15, 2021
Fairgrounds To Host Vaccine Clinic On Friday
Wayne UNC Health Care is holding a COVID-19 vaccine clinic this week.On Friday, April 16th from 9 AM - 2 PM, anyone over the age of 18 is eligible to receive their shot at the Wayne County Fairgrounds...
Apr 13, 2021
Detention Center Uses Grant For Substance Misuse Program
In October of 2020, the Department of Justices' Bureau of Justice Assistance announced the Comprehensive Opioid Stimulant Substance Abuse Program grant award to Wayne County of $900,000 for a three ye...
Apr 13, 2021
WCPS Launches 2021 Kindergarten Pre-Registration
On Monday, April 12, Wayne County Public Schools kicked off its online Kindergarten Pre-Registration. Parents and guardians can access the Kindergarten Pre-Registration form at the district's website,...
Apr 13, 2021
University Of Mount Olive Surpasses Giving Day Goal
A total of 204 donors collectively gave $53,000 to the University of Mount Olive for its recent Annual Giving Day. The amount more than doubled the University's initial goal of $25,000, and is the lar...
Apr 13, 2021
WCC Adding Ford To Its Automotive Training
Wayne Community College's automotive training repertoire now includes Ford.WCC is the latest college to have access to Ford Automotive Career Exploration (ACE), thanks to sponsorship by Deacon Jones F...
Apr 13, 2021
Juveniles Lead Authorities On Chase In Stolen Vehicle
Two teenagers lead police on a chase that ends with a bang in Goldsboro. On Tuesday, April 6th, the Wayne County Sheriff's Office was notified of a vehicle that had been stolen in the Buck Swamp and S...
Apr 12, 2021