The United Way of Wayne County (UWWC) is announcing funding support for 2025 to local nonprofits in Wayne County.… read more »
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United Way of Wayne County Announces Notice of Funding Opportunity for 2025
Wayne County Advances to Finals of State Tournament
CHERRYVILLE — Wayne County Post 11 broke open a 2-2 game with four runs in the bottom of the sixth inning and went on to defeat Garner 6-2 on Tuesday evening on day four of the North American Legion State Tournament. … read more »
Discover UMO Event to Provide High School Seniors Glimpse of University
MOUNT OLIVE — Rising high school seniors and their families are invited to the University of Mount Olive’s Discover UMO event July 29 through Aug. 2. … read more »
“Speed Wrecks Lives” Campaign Underway Across the State
RALEIGH – The N.C. Governor’s Highway Safety Program is reminding drivers to slow down, buckle up, and never drive distracted or impaired.
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Chamber Presents Foodie Friday Proceeds to WCLDA Foundation
The Wayne County Chamber of Commerce presented a check on Tuesday to the Wayne County Livestock Development Association with the funds to be earmarked for scholarships for local students pursuing Ag degrees at the University of Mount Olive and Wayne Community College. … read more »
Wayne County Post 11 Stays Unbeaten at State Tournament
CHERRYVILLE — Wayne County Post 11 scored in five of the seven innings in an 8-3 win over Shelby Post 82 on Monday night at the North Carolina American Legion State tournament. … read more »
Mount Olive Chamber Hosting Morning Mingle
MOUNT OLIVE — The Mount Olive Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Morning Mingle at 8 a.m. on Aug. 13 at Southern Ground, located at 997 Henderson Street in Mount Olive. … read more »
Legislative Update Breakfast Being Held Aug. 15
The Wayne County Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Legislative Update breakfast at 8 a.m. on Aug. 15 at Walnut Creek Country Club. … read more »
North Duplin Valedictorian Aims to Make Sacrifices Worthwhile
MOUNT OLIVE – For most students, college is a leap into the unknown: new people, new places, and a new way of life. However, for Francis Pineda Alcerro, her college choice is a little closer to home and to heart.… read more »
Update: Post 11 to Face Shelby Monday Night
CHERRYVILLE — Wayne County Post 11 scored double-digit runs for the second consecutive day in an 11-3 victory over Union County Post 535 on Sunday evening on day two of the North Carolina American Legion State Tournament.… read more »
