The Honor Our Firsts Board has donated $1,000 from funds raised through their annual gala to help expand the first responders memorial on Wayne Community College’s campus.… read more »
Category Archives: Local News
Gallery: Fremont Christmas Parade
UNC Health Wayne to Host Lights of Love
Christmas spirit and the memories of loved ones will be on full display as UNC Health Wayne hosts Lights of Love on Dec. 8 at 5 p.m. in front of the hospital.… read more »
Gallery: Mount Olive Christmas Parade
Mount Olive Holds Annual Christmas Tree Lighting
MOUNT OLIVE — The streets of downtown Mount Olive were full on Friday night at the annual Christmas tree lighting. … read more »
Tips to Avoid Holiday Shopping Scams
This time of year, online shopping surges as folks scramble to buy holiday gifts and find the best deals online. Unfortunately, scammers know this all too well and will be trying to take advantage of unaware shoppers. People often report credit card fraud and phishing and shipping scams during the holiday season. The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center reported that these scams cost consumers more than $500 million in 2022! When doing your holiday shopping online this year, be sure to follow these steps to avoid letting criminals rob you of your hard-earned money and holiday spirit:… read more »
Busy Smithfield Exit Will be Reconstructed
SMITHFIELD – The U.S. 70 Business bridge over Interstate 95 at Exit 95 will be reconstructed into a taller, longer and wider structure, thanks to a new $38.3 million contract.… read more »
WCC Designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense
The National Security Agency (NSA) and the Department of Homeland Security have designated Wayne Community College as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD) through the 2028 academic year.… read more »
Firefighters Respond to Friday Morning Fire
DUDLEY — On Friday at 4:01 a.m., Wayne County 911 received a call in reference to a structure fire in the 100 block of Five Points Road in Dudley. Mar-Mac Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched and found a fully involved mobile home fire.… read more »
