Late Saturday afternoon Mount Olive firefighters were dispatched to the scene of a one vehicle accident in the 100 block of Garner Chapel Road in Duplin County. A black Dodge Charger operated by a single male driver had rounded a sharp curve and ran off the left side of the road and crashed head-on into…… read more »
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Car Crash In Duplin County
Saluting Seymour
Every week, Saluting Seymour and SoundScope highlight an airman serving at the Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in Goldsboro. Senior Airman Nick Pagidas Jr.from the 4th Security Forces Squadron Pagidas has been in the Air Force about three years. He comes to Goldsboro from New York City, and he says joining was an easy decision. Pagidas…… read more »
9 WCPS Teachers Participate In Teacher Network
This week, the Public School Forum of North Carolina convened its inaugural cohort of the newly launched Rural Teacher Leader Network (RTLN), which is designed to bring together diverse groups of educators across North Carolina who seek to strengthen their practice, foster community with teacher leaders from across other rural districts, and develop their own…… read more »
August Is Time For Managing Pecan Weevil
As we enter into August, now is the time to start preparing for managing pecan weevils as they will soon be emerging from the ground and into your pecan trees. If you have already had pecans dropping prematurely out of your trees, it could very well be a sign that pecan weevils are now emerging…… read more »
UMO To Host Aviation Event
In honor of National Aviation Day, the University of Mount Olive will host an aviation event on August 19, from 6-8:30 PM. Held at the Mount Olive Municipal Airport, the event will feature a band, hors d’oeuvres, and an insider look at UMO’s manned and unmanned degrees in aviation and business management. Three lucky attendees…… read more »
WCC Seeks Public Input In Search For President
Wayne Community College is asking Wayne County residents and its partners to contribute to the search for a new college president. Members of the public will have multiple opportunities to provide input into the WCC Board of Trustees’ search. Individuals are encouraged to share their thoughts, ideas, and suggestions by using a form at www.waynecc.edu/presidential-search.…… read more »
Rep. Bell Secures Critical Budget Items for Eastern NC
Following multiple committees, numerous amendments and extended floor debate, the state House passed its two-year budget on Thursday with a bipartisan, veto-proof majority. In addition to pay raises for teachers and state employees, bonuses for state retirees, investments in disaster recovery and flood mitigation, and funding for infrastructure improvements, the bipartisan budget also includes key…… read more »
U.S. Quidditch Names Goldsboro a Finalist to Host 2022 Mid-Atlantic Regionals
U.S. Quidditch (USQ) has selected Goldsboro, North Carolina as a finalist to potentially host the 2022 Mid-Atlantic Regional Championships at the Bryan Multi-Sports Complex. Visit Goldsboro, the travel and tourism department for the City of Goldsboro and Wayne County, submitted a hosting proposal to the U.S. Quidditch office in February 2021 and received the finalist…… read more »
PET OF THE WEEK: Bronx Powered By Jackson & Sons
Meet Bronx! Bronx was our Jackson and Son’s Pet of the Week this morning! Get to the Wayne County Animal Shelter today, and get details on bringing Bronx to your forever home! To make an appointment at Wayne County Animal Services call 919-731-1439 option “0” or email [email protected] Click here to view all the pets…… read more »
Heatwave Continues; Heat Advisory Extended Again
The National Weather Service in Raleigh has extended the Heat Advisory for another day, with Heat Index values reaching up to 108 degrees on Friday. NC News Network meteorologist Mike Moss says Friday and Saturday will be hot, with highs in the low to mid 90s, but temperatures could begin to finally tumble on Sunday with…… read more »
