Category Archives: Local News
PIC OF THE DAY: It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas
Due to the fact that most people are staying at home due to the pandemic, it given some folks more time to break out their Christmas decorations early. Residents can take that extra time and really pl...
Nov 24, 2020
County Approves Incentives For Maxwell Center Hotel
Wayne County is making way for the new hotel that will be built next to The Maxwell Center.Monday, the Wayne County Board of Commissioners approved an incentive package for the new Hilton-brand hotel ...
Nov 24, 2020
MOPD: Indecent Liberties With A Child Suspect Charged In Two Counties
A Goldsboro man is facing charges including Rape of a Child following a joint investigation. The Mount Olive Police Department and Martin County Sheriff's Office have announced the arrest of 42-year-o...
Nov 24, 2020
WCPS Launches “Connections!” e-Newsletter
This week, Wayne County Public Schools officially released "Connections!", an e-newsletter intended to highlight positive happenings in schools and across the district."We want our school district sta...
Nov 24, 2020
Governor Cooper Announces Stricter Mask Requirement
With the number of coronavirus cases soaring in North Carolina, Gov. Roy Cooper is announcing a stricter mask requirement for the state.On Monday, Gov. Cooper announced the new executive order will ti...
Nov 23, 2020
Bond Set At $5 Million For Lenoir Co. Shooting Suspect
A Lenoir County shooting suspect is out of the hospital and in jail.According to the Lenoir County Sheriff's Office, 30-year-old Robert Lee Strother had his first appearance in court on Monday, and he...
Nov 23, 2020
DELICIOUS: Food Pantry Hosts Pie Baking Contest (PHOTO GALLERY)
The Make A Difference Food Pantry in Mount Olive held its pie baking contest Saturday morning. Due to social distancing measure, the contestants baked their pies at home and then dropped them off at t...
Nov 23, 2020
UPDATE: Suspect Shot Ending Two Day Manhunt
After a two day search, the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office says Robert Lee Strother has been shot in a gunfight with authorities.Saturday night, a 911 caller informed authorities that a man fitt...
Nov 22, 2020
Odom Farm Prepares For Festival Of Trees (PHOTO GALLERY)
Saturday afternoon, staff and volunteers of Odom Farm on Claridge Nursery Road were busy making the final preparations before opening for the public to come out and see 24 of the most beautiful decora...
Nov 22, 2020
BREAKING: La Grange Shooting Suspect Apprehended
After a two day search, the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office says Robert Lee Strother has been taken into custody.The 30-year-old Strother is accused of shooting a Lenoir County Sheriff’s de...
Nov 21, 2020