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Wayne County Post 11 with Extra Inning Win

Wayne County Post 11 with Extra Inning Win

As the game entered extra innings, Wayne County managed to defeat Wilson after a spirited struggle. Wayne County won the game 2-1 thanks to crucial plays at the right time. With outstanding pitching and a strong outfield, the first four innings of the game went by quickly without a score before Wilson delivered the game’s…read more »

GPD Need Assistance Identifying Person

GPD Need Assistance Identifying Person

The Goldsboro Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division is requesting help in identifying the subject featured in regard to a larceny that occurred at 201 N. Berkeley Blvd. If you know the identity of this subject, please contact Investigator Zwirblia at 919-580-4242 or you can contact Crime Stoppers. Anyone with information about this crime, or any…read more »

Wayne Prep’s Moses Tufts Signs Letter of Intent

Wayne Prep’s Moses Tufts Signs Letter of Intent

Wayne Preparatory Academy High basketball star, Moses Tufts signed a national letter of intent to play basketball at Cape Fear Community College while seated behind a table filled with family and coaches. According to Athletic Director David Moore, Moses is the first Wayne Prep athlete to sign a letter of intent.  Moses loves God, family,…read more »

Wayne Post 11 Shows No Mercy

Wayne Post 11 Shows No Mercy

Against Pitt County Post 39, Wayne Post 11 started off strong, delivering hit after hit and making the situation seem simple. Pitt County Post 39 tried to stop Wayne Post 11’s impressive hitting show by switching pitchers three times in all, but they were unsuccessful. Post 11 completely dominated the game and won it early…read more »

PET OF THE WEEK: Chumbis Powered by Jackson & Sons

PET OF THE WEEK: Chumbis Powered by Jackson & Sons

This week’s spotlight is on Chumbis, a Tomcat that is very sweet and friendly. Chumbis is available and 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” Email: [email protected] Chumbis Breed Tomcat Age 1 year Gender Male  Size Small Color Brown/Beige Spayed/Neutered No Declawed No  Housetrained…read more »

Conference Carolinas Places Eight on 2023 Blatant Lacrosse Division II All-American Teams

Conference Carolinas Places Eight on 2023 Blatant Lacrosse Division II All-American Teams

The United State Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association (USILA) announced the 2023 Blatant Lacrosse Division II All-American Teams and eight Conference Carolinas student-athletes made the list.  Belmont Abbey, the 2023 Conference Carolinas regular season champions, led three different league programs with four honorees while North Greenville had three student-athletes recognized and Mount Olive had one honoree. Mike…read more »

Lenoir County Woman Began Jumping and Screaming after $216,817 Jackpot Win 

Lenoir County Woman Began Jumping and Screaming after $216,817 Jackpot Win 

A major celebration broke out in a Kinston convenience store after Aurelia Heiple, a Kinston resident, discovered she was the winner of a $216,817 Cash 5 jackpot. “I was screaming and jumping,” Heiple laughed. “I didn’t know I could move like that.”   She bought the $1 Quick Pick ticket in the May 19 drawing from Murphy…read more »

Eastern Wayne Senior Receives Sunrise Kiwanis Scholarship

Eastern Wayne Senior Receives Sunrise Kiwanis Scholarship

It was a big night for Eastern Wayne High School Senior, Mya Gatze, as The Sunrise Kiwanis club presented her with a $2000 scholarship on Thursday, May 25th at Eastern Wayne High School. Mya has been such a difference maker with serving and she will be attending North Carolina State University to major in Engineering.  Kiwanis is a…read more »

Memorial Day Service at VFW Post 9959 Mount Olive

Memorial Day Service at VFW Post 9959 Mount Olive

Instead of meeting at the Maplewood Cemetery Sunday members of the VFW Post 9959 of Mount Olive held their Memorial Day Service at their lodge on North Church in Mount Olive. The public was welcomed by VFW post Commander Jimmie Outlaw, followed with the invocation by Reverend John Moore, Chaplain of the post. Veronica St.…read more »

Three Grazed by Gunfire Outside Residence

Three Grazed by Gunfire Outside Residence

A mother and her two children were transported by Wayne County EMS to UNC Health Wayne for treatment and evaluation of minor, non-life-threatening injuries after they were grazed by gunfire outside their residence. Goldsboro Police were responding to a ShotSpotter alert on Sunday evening in the 400 block of Seymour Drive when another call was received saying the…read more »

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