Saturday was a busy day for the members and volunteers of VFW Post 9959 in Mount Olive as they held their Annual barbecue and chicken fundraiser. … read more »
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VFW Post 9959 Annual Barbeque Sale
UMO Drops Contest Against Lees-McRae
The University of Mount Olive men’s volleyball team had its rally cut short on Saturday afternoon in a 3-1 loss versus Lees-McRae in Conference Carolinas play at Kornegay Arena. With the loss, the Trojans fall to 5-10 this season with a 1-6 record in league play. Mount Olive will now have a chance to regroup,…… read more »
Annual Washington Day Field Trials
The cool and damp Saturday morning weather didn’t put a damper on the Annual Washington Day Field Trials held in Albertson North Carolina. The event kickoff with a lot of planning by all three local agencies there in that small Northern Duplin County community where the people know their neighbors, and all three organizations are willing to pitch…… read more »
Mount Olive Middle Students take Out-of-this-World Field Trip
More than 60 Mount Olive Middle seventh grade students recently had the opportunity to travel to the International Space Station, talk with a NASA astronaut, tour Mars, and much more all without ever leaving their classroom. This out-of-the-world virtual field trip was made possible through NASA and the Treworgy Planetarium located in Mystic, Connecticut. “This…… read more »
Info Sessions for Short-Term Training for Health Care Professions Set for March
Information sessions for Wayne Community College’s next short-term health care provider classes will be held in March. The following allied health courses, listed with their delivery methods, will be offered this summer:* Nurse Aide I – day traditional (in-person), day accelerated schedule, and evening hybrid classes;* Nurse Aide I Refresher – day traditional;* Nurse Aide…… read more »
Arrest Made in Sharpless Homicide
After a lengthy investigation, a LaGrange man has been arrested for the murder of Alex Darrell Sharpless II. The family of Greenville resident Alex Sharpless reported him missing on July 10, 2022. Then on Wednesday, July 13, 2022, Sharpless was found deceased on Watershed Road. On February 21st, 2023, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office arrested…… read more »
Foundation of WCC Announces Spring Arts & Humanities Schedule
The Foundation of Wayne Community College’s spring Arts and Humanities series is designed to educate, entertain, and inspire. The events include “The Showboat: The USS North Carolina (BB-55)” lecture by Jeff Bockert (the Kirk Keller Memorial Lecture) – 5:30 p.m., March 13 in Moffatt Auditorium, in the Wayne Learning Center (building with flag poles in…… read more »
PET OF THE WEEK: Kenny Powered by Jackson & Sons
This week’s spotlight is on Kenny, a Terrier/Pit Bull mix that is very sweet and friendly. Age 2 years Gender Male Size Large Color Brindle Spayed/Neutered Kenny is waiting at the Wayne County Animal Shelter to find his FUR-ever home. To make an appointment at Wayne County Animal Services call 919-731-1439 option “0” or email [email protected].… read more »
Impaired Driver Attempts to Discard Narcotics
Deputies with the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office DWI Task Force conducting a traffic stop discovered the driver was heavily intoxicated on both alcohol and narcotics. The driver, 28-year-old Ayshaun La’Jaun Canady was arrested and charged with Driving While Impaired. After the arrest, Canady attempted to discard a large amount of narcotics inside of the patrol…… read more »
Driver Flees Traffic Stop
One man has been arrested after he failed to stop during a traffic stop. Deputies with the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office DWI Task Force observed a red SUV driving with no lights. When deputies attempted to stop the SUV, the driver failed to stop for the blue lights and sirens. After a pursuit within the…… read more »
