Graduating seniors Hunter Leigh Hall and Matthew Jerome Boyette recently received the distinguished Dr. Thomas R. Morris Awards for Academic Excellence at the University of Mount Olive. The Morris Awards are presented to the UMO seniors graduating with the highest Grade Point Average in both the traditional and the non-traditional academic programs. The awards are…… read more »
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UMO Presents Morris Awards For Academic Excellence
Sanctuary Systems To Create Jobs With Fremont Expansion
A PPE company is locating a manufacturing facility in northern Wayne County. Sanctuary Systems, LLC will invest nearly $5 million dollars in Fremont as part of its new facility. Wayne County Development Alliance President Mark Pope made the announcement last week in Fremont. In addition to local benefits, the company will receive a $500,000 grant…… read more »
Wayne UNC Clarifies Visitor Policy
Wayne UNC Health Care’s one visitor-policy remains in place as the system works to slow the spread of COVID-19 in its facility. Effective Monday, Dec. 14, the hospital will also roll out a new Threshold Visitor Management System for registering and tracking visitors inside the hospital in support of the visitor policy. The system will…… read more »
Small Business Award Presented
Wayne County’s best small businesses were recognized Thursday night during the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce’s virtual “annual banquet.” The Small Business Center at Wayne Community College and the Chamber revealed the two winners of the 2019 “Small Business of the Year” and “Start-Up of the Year” awards in a video that replaced the usual…… read more »
$1 Million Granted to the UMO
The University of Mount Olive has received grants totaling $1 million from Lilly Endowment Inc. The grants made through Lily Endowment’s Thriving in Ministry initiative, will enable UMO to establish the Clergy Connection Initiative. Its mission will align with the Thriving in Ministry goal of helping organizations create or strengthen programs that help pastors build…… read more »
Making Treated For Our Feathered Friends (PHOTO GALLERY)
Saturday morning, a group of ten people took part in a class on how to make treats for the wild birds in your yard. The class was held at the picnic shelter at the Cliffs of the Neuse State Park with one of their nature rangers. Due to the social distancing and mask requirements, only ten people were allowed…… read more »
GFD Surpasses $6,000 In T-Shirt Sales For Cancer Patients
The Goldsboro Fire Department had a record-breaking year in its annual breast cancer-combatting fundraiser. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, Goldsboro firefighters were able to sell over $6,000 in t-shirts this year, donating those funds to Southeastern Cancer Care’s Cures for the Colors. Goldsboro Fire Chief Joe Dixon says he’s proud of his department’s continued commitment to…… read more »
Jackson & Sons Crowned Dancing Stars Of Wayne County
The votes are in and the new Dancing Stars of Wayne County are crowned. Announced during Thursday’s virtual Wayne County Chamber of Commerce Banquet, Jackson & Sons was named the Dancing Star of Wayne County for 2020. Jackson & Sons received $3,940 in votes to win this year’s virtual event. All of the $10 votes…… read more »
Wayne County’s Weekly COVID-19 Update
As of Friday, the Wayne County Health Department has received notification of 5,941 total positive cases of COVID-19. 315 of these cases have been attributed to congregate living facilities and 5,166 are cases from outside any type of congregate facility. 5,290 of the 5,941 individuals who tested positive are now considered recovered, leaving an estimated…… read more »
County Explores Possibility Of Base-Located School
For more than a month, leadership from Wayne County Public Schools and Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, in conjunction with a small delegate of elected officials and county staff, have been exploring the possibilities of a new school located on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base. On Monday evening, WCPS interim superintendent, Dr. James Merrill, presented…… read more »
