Gov. Roy Cooper says it is now time to get North Carolina students back into the classroom. Cooper says research done right here in North Carolina shows that in-person learning does little to spread the coronavirus provided certain safety and social distancing measures are followed. So, Gov. Cooper and other North Carolina education leaders are…… read more »
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Governor, Leaders Urge School Systems To Consider Wider Reopening
Fewer Than 600 Active Cases Of COVID-19 In Wayne County
The number of Wayne County’s active coronavirus cases is dropping. According to figures released Monday by Wayne County Government, there are currently 580 estimated active cases of COVID-19 in the county. At approximately the same time one week ago, there were well over 600 active cases in Wayne County. Wayne County has recorded 8,630 total…… read more »
Suspect Arrested For Weekend Murder In La Grange
A suspect is apprehended for a weekend homicide in La Grange. The Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office reports 34-year-old Rashawn S. Pridgen turned himself in at the Lenoir County Magistrates Office Monday evening. Pridgen was wanted on the charge of murder following a shooting early Sunday morning at a home on the 6200 block of Paul’s…… read more »
Feds Hand Down Prison Sentence For Accused Meth Trafficker
A Mount Olive area resident is sentenced in federal court on two meth trafficking charges. 35-year-old Ashley Shackelford of Duplin County was sentenced last week to 90 months in prison for two charges: Conspiracy to Possess with the Intent to Distribute and Distribute 500 grams of a mixture and substance containing Methamphetamine Possess with the…… read more »
Council Hears From District 1 Candidates
The Goldsboro City Council has just about two weeks before it selects its newest member. Monday evening, the council heard from two candidates wishing to be the next representative for District 1. The two candidates are Hiawatha Jones and Yvonnia Moore, and each had a chance to give a presentation to the council. Jones spoke…… read more »
Hinson Named 2021 Coca-Cola Scholar Semifinalist
A local teen is Coca-Cola Scholar semifinalist. Kenzie Hinson, the owner of the Make A Difference Food Pantry in Mount Olive, is one of 1,609 students selected out of nearly 100,000 applicants from across the country in the annual program. Hinson and the other candidates are currently submitting applications to be reviewed by the Program…… read more »
Authorities Search For La Grange Murder Suspect
A manhunt is underway following a deadly shooting in La Grange. The Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office says 34-year-old Rashawn S. Pridgen is wanted for the charge of Murder following a shooting on the 6200 block of Paul’s Path Road in La Grange early Sunday morning. According to the Lenoir County Sheriff, Pridgen got into a…… read more »
Mount Olive Chamber Hosts Valentine Boutique Shuffle Feb. 5 & 6
The Mount Olive Area Chamber of Commerce has partnered with boutiques in Mount Olive and together, they will hold a Valentine’s Boutique Shuffle in February. The Valentine’s Boutique Shuffle is a 2-day event featuring three boutiques who will offer shopping galore for Valentine’s Day gifts, special discounts and a giveaways. All three boutiques are owned…… read more »
Saluting Seymour
Every week, Saluting Seymour and SoundScope highlight an airman serving at the Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in Goldsboro. Airman 1st Class Lady Malig from the 4th Fighter Wing Malig has been in the Air Force for just over two years. She comes to Goldsboro from Guam. Malig admits it’s difficult having her friends and family…… read more »
Deadline Approaches For AgCarolina Farm Credit Scholarships
The deadline to submit applications for AgCarolina Farm Credit’s North Carolina State, North Carolina State Ag Institute, North Carolina A&T, University of Mount Olive, At-Large, 4-H, FFA, and community college scholarships is coming soon. College scholarships are one component of AgCarolina Farm Credit’s corporate-giving program. Ag loans, special loan programs, educational seminars, grant funds and…… read more »
