MOUNT OLIVE – The University of Mount Olive will graduate approximately 175 students on Friday, December 12, at 10 AM in George & Annie Dail Kornegay Arena. The platform party will include UMO President H. Edward Croom, UMO Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Burt Lewis, Dean of the Tillman School of Business Dr. Kathy…… read more »
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UMO to Hold Graduation on December 12
Inclement Weather Prompts Early Closure, Delayed Opening at Clerk’s Office
Wayne County, N.C. — The Wayne County Clerk’s Office is closing today at 4 p.m. due to inclement weather and will operate on a delayed schedule Tuesday morning. Officials say the Clerk’s Office will reopen at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, December 9. Small Claims cases scheduled before 10:30 a.m. should report at 10:30 a.m., with…… read more »
Icy Road Concerns Prompt 2-Hour Delay for Wayne County Public Schools
Wayne County, N.C. — Wayne County Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delay on Tuesday, December 9, due to concerns about below-freezing temperatures and standing water creating hazardous icy conditions on secondary roads in the morning. According to the district, all non-essential employees should report to work two hours after their normal start time.…… read more »
Wayne County Government Schedule Changes for Winter Weather
Wayne County, NC – Due to projected winter weather, all Wayne County Government offices will be closing at 4 p.m. today, December 8, 2025. Offices will delay opening until 10 a.m. Tuesday, December 9, 2025. Wayne County is expected to receive rain transitioning to a wintry mix this evening. Very cold temperatures overnight will allow any…… read more »
WCC Weather Announcement – Dec. 8–9
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – Wayne Community College will close today, Dec. 8, at 3 p.m. due to the potential for mixed winter precipitation and poor travel conditions. All activities after 3 p.m. today are postponed. The College will postpone opening Tuesday, Dec. 9, until 10 a.m. All classes and events scheduled for 10 a.m. and later will…… read more »
Wayne County Public Schools Announce Early Dismissal Ahead of Winter Weather
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Wayne County Public Schools will dismiss students two hours early on Monday, December 8, due to the threat of inclement weather expected to arrive late tomorrow afternoon and into the evening. All after-school programs, extracurricular activities, athletic practices, and school-sponsored events have also been canceled. District officials say the decision was made…… read more »
WCPS Announces Administrative Changes
Goldsboro, N.C. – This week, the Wayne County Board of Education approved the following administrative changes at its regular meeting: Wayne County Public Schools (WCPS) Interim Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction, Lisa Tart, was named Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction. She is replacing Dr. Carol Artis, who resigned and retired earlier this fall. “Mrs.…… read more »
Holiday Spirit Shines at Mount Olive Christmas Parade Despite the Chill
MOUNT OLIVE — A cold December breeze couldn’t stop the spirit of the season Saturday morning as families bundled in heavy coats and blankets lined Center Street for the town’s annual Christmas Parade. Spectators young and old gathered early to secure the best view, waving to floats, fire trucks, school groups, and local performers spreading…… read more »
UMO Collegiate FFA Students Bring Warmth to Local School Children
MOUNT OLIVE — The University of Mount Olive’s Collegiate FFA (CFFA) chapter continued one of its most meaningful traditions this year, providing warm winter coats to children in need through its annual Coats for Kids initiative. This year’s effort supplied 147 students at Brogden Primary School with brand-new coats, with additional coats set aside to…… read more »
Alston Has Career Night as Trojans Fall to the Panthers, 90-85
MOUNT OLIVE — A dominant performance off the bench from freshman Jaevian Alston gave the University of Mount Olive a legitimate chance down the stretch, but Ferrum College pulled away late to secure a 90–85 win Saturday afternoon inside Kornegay Arena. The Trojans now sit at 4–5 overall and 1–1 in Conference Carolinas play. Alston…… read more »
