The University of Mount Olive will celebrate 69 years of providing Christian higher education during a virtual Founders Day event to be held this Wednesday, November 18. The live video, featuring a message from UMO President Dr. H. Edward Croom, will launch at 10 AM, and can be found at live.umo.edu.… read more »
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UMO To Celebrate Founding With Virtual Event
Motorcyclists Collect Toys For Local Kids (PHOTO GALLERY)
Riders from Wayne County and the surrounding area met Sunday afternoon to take part in the 32nd Annual Wayne County Motorcycle Riders Toy Run that was started in the parking lot at Berkeley Mall. The participants started to gather around noon, with the ride starting at 2 PM. All of the riders were asked to bring…… read more »
United Way Releases COVID-19 Impact Survey Results
United Way of North Carolina has just released COVID-19 Impact statewide survey results, which provide a snapshot of how North Carolina households have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic from March 18 to August 31, 2020. Respondents report being most concerned about themselves or a loved one contracting the virus and a significant number of the…… read more »
WCPS To Remain In Remote Instruction On Tuesday
Due to an increased number of road closures caused by high water and river flooding in localized areas, all Wayne County Public Schools will remain in remote instruction for students, Tuesday, November 17. As a reminder, curbside meal pickup will be available for families at the 15 designated school sites on Tuesday.… read more »
Daughtery Provides County Update; Says Hotel Coming For Maxwell Center
There have been good times and bad times in 2020. That’s the assessment from Wayne County Board of Commissioners Chair Joe Daughtery in his State of the Community address last week. Daughtery first noted the loss of three commissioners on the county board. He says Barbara Aycock was just selected to fill the District 1…… read more »
Rep. Bell Re-Elected N.C. House Majority Leader
On Monday, the N.C. House Republican Caucus unanimously re-elected Representative John Bell (R – Greene, Johnston and Wayne) as their Majority Leader for the 2021-2022 legislative session. He was first elected to the position in 2016. In a written statement, Rep. Bell says: “It is truly an honor to have once again earned the support…… read more »
Motorcyclist Hospitalized Following Crash (PHOTOS)
Sunday afternoon, firefighters from Elroy and an EMS unit responded to the scene of a vehicle crash involving a Ford pickup truck and a motorcycle at the intersection of Highway 111 South at Southeast Drive. The rider of the bike was taken to the hospital with injuries. The driver of the truck wasn’t injured and…… read more »
Neuse River Enters Major Flood Stage
The Neuse River near Goldsboro has entered Major Flood Stage. According to the 5 AM update from the National Weather Service, the Neuse River surpassed 24-feet overnight, officially putting the river in Major Flood Stage. The latest forecast has the Neuse cresting close to 25-feet today. A Flood Warning remains in effect for Wayne County.… read more »
WCPS Will Remain In Remote Instruction On Monday
Due to road closures caused by high water and river flooding in localized areas, all Wayne County Public Schools will remain in remote instruction for students, Monday, November 16. This will give the district’s Transportation Department time to establish new bus routes in these areas, as a number of road closures are expected to remain…… read more »
Traffic Stop Leads To Pot-Dealing Arrest
On Friday, Wayne County Sheriff’s deputies were on patrol near Highway 70 in the western area of the county when they pulled a vehicle over for a Chapter 20 violation. During a probable cause search of the vehicle, 45-year-old Dennis R. Mitchell, Sr. of Goldsboro was allegedly found in possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. …… read more »
