Mount Olive, NC – The Town of Mount Olive offices will be closed on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, in observance of New Year’s Day. Normal office hours will resume on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. The town’s Recyclable Center will also be closed on January 1 and will reopen on Friday, January 3,…… read more »
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Mount Olive Town Offices Closed for New Year’s Day Holiday
Wayne County Seeks Volunteers for Extension Master Gardener Program
Wayne County, NC – Do you have a passion for gardening and a desire to share your knowledge with others? The Wayne County Cooperative Extension Office is now accepting applications for the Extension Master Gardener℠ program, offering an exciting opportunity to become a volunteer with N.C. Cooperative Extension. The Extension Master Gardener program invites individuals…… read more »
Wayne County Animal Shelter Offers Fee-Waived Adoptions Through December 31
Wayne County, NC – The Wayne County Animal Shelter is still home to many cats and dogs seeking their forever families, and now through December 31, all adoption fees have been waived. This holiday promotion offers residents a perfect opportunity to adopt a furry companion at no cost. Those interested in adopting are encouraged to…… read more »
Goldsboro City Council Seeks Public Input on Downtown Parking
Goldsboro, N.C. — The Goldsboro City Council is seeking feedback and opportunities for improvement related to downtown parking management. Visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TMQRYWH to complete a brief survey. The survey will remain open until 5 p.m. Jan. 10. The City Council voted Dec. 2 to pause enforcement of two-hour on-street parking regulations and plans to address the parking issue again…… read more »
Fatal Crash in Wayne County Claims Life on Christmas Night
Wayne County, NC – A man died in a single-vehicle crash on Christmas night in Wayne County, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol. The accident occurred at approximately 7:15 p.m. at the intersection of Parkstown Road and North Beston Road. Troopers reported that 23-year-old Gustavo Morqueco of La Grange was driving east in…… read more »
United Way of Wayne County Urges Final Push for Community Campaign Contributions
Goldsboro, NC – As the year draws to a close, United Way of Wayne County invites the community to help make the final strides toward meeting this year’s Community Campaign goal of $850,000. Thanks to the generous support of donors, the campaign is currently at 83% of its target. However, there is still work to…… read more »
Truck Driver Training Class Graduates from WCC
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – The 15th class from Wayne Community College’s Truck Driver Training evening course has graduated.Graduates of the program were tested through written and behind-the-wheel exams to ensure they have the skills and knowledge required to safely and successfully operate commercial vehicles. These individuals earned a Class A Commercial Driver’s License, DOT 380 certificate,…… read more »
PET OF THE WEEK: Pursilla
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Meet Pursilla – Your New Best Friend! This week’s WGBR Pet of the Week powered by Jackson & Sons features Pursilla. This Christmas, give the gift of unconditional love. Meet Pursilla, a sweet and gentle 1-year-old domestic shorthaired cat with beautiful white and brown fur and glowing green eyes. She’s been waiting since May at the…… read more »
WCDS Captures Third Consecutive FCA Winter Classic
MOUNT OLIVE — Wayne Country Day captured its third consecutive Greater Neuse Fellowship of Christian Athletes Winter Classic championship with a 74-38 victory over Wayne Prep on Monday evening at Kornegay Arena on the campus of the University of Mount Olive. … read more »
Mount Olive Pickle Drop Named Among 10 Best New Year’s Eve Drops
MOUNT OLIVE —The Mount Olive New Year’s Eve Pickle Drop has been named among the 10 best New Year’s Eve Drops for 2024, for the second year in a row.
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