Goldsboro, NC — Wayne Community College celebrated academic excellence, leadership, and service at its 17th Annual Student Recognition Ceremony, honoring 105 outstanding students from across the institution’s programs for the 2024–2025 academic year. Held on campus in Goldsboro, the ceremony recognized students for achievements in academics, honors programs, student government, creative arts, and service-based learning.…… read more »
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Wayne Community College Honors Top Students at 17th Annual Recognition Ceremony
Mount Olive’s Alan Usher Repeats as Conference Carolinas Defensive Player of the Year
Greenville, S.C. (April 23) – University of Mount Olive senior Alan Usher earned Conference Carolinas Defensive Player of the Year for the second straight season, leading a group of seven Trojans recognized with all-conference honors. Usher becomes just the second player in league history to win the defensive honor twice. He anchored a Trojan defense…… read more »
NC Health Secretary Visits Cherry Hospital, Highlights Staffing Crisis and Modernization Efforts
Goldsboro, N.C. – North Carolina Health and Human Services Secretary Dev Sangvai visited Cherry Hospital in Goldsboro on Tuesday to tour the facility and discuss ongoing challenges and initiatives. Cherry Hospital is one of three state-run psychiatric hospitals and serves 38 eastern counties. Joined by senior NCDHHS leaders and hospital staff, Secretary Sangvai toured the…… read more »
Simone McCraw Named Conference Carolinas Defensive Player of the Year as Seven Trojans Earn All-Conference Honors
Greenville, S.C. (April 23) — University of Mount Olive sophomore Simone McCraw was named the Conference Carolinas Defensive Player of the Year, leading a strong group of seven Trojans honored with all-conference selections for the 2025 season. McCraw, who ranked sixth nationally with 3.13 caused turnovers per game, helped anchor a Trojan defense that led…… read more »
Congressman Don Davis Introduces Bill to Ensure U.S. Coast Guard Veterans Receive Earned Benefits
WASHINGTON, D.C. — April 23, 2025, U.S. Representatives Don Davis (D-NC) and Don Bacon (R-NE) have introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at correcting a long-standing oversight in federal tax law that excludes U.S. Coast Guard combat-injured veterans from receiving full disability severance pay benefits. The new bill, H.R. 2973, the Coast Guard Combat-Injured Tax Fairness Act,…… read more »
Guardian ad Litem Program Advocates for Children Across Wayne, Lenoir, and Greene Counties
Wayne County, NC — For over four decades, the Guardian ad Litem (GAL) program has been a powerful voice for children in the court system, and under the leadership of District Administrator Sebastian Ratliff, the program continues to expand its advocacy across Wayne, Lenoir, and Greene counties. The Guardian ad Litem program is a state-funded…… read more »
Combat Vets Association Hosting 4th Annual Bike Blessing and Veterans Home Visit
Dudley, NC – The Combat Veterans Association is set to hold its 4th Annual Bike Blessing and Veterans Home Visit on Saturday, April 26, 2025, inviting riders and community members to take part in a day of remembrance, connection, and service. The event kicks off with registration from 8:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. at American…… read more »
Community Cookout Set for April 26 in Mt. Olive
Mount Olive, NC –-The aroma of slow-cooked barbecue and fresh sides will fill the air in downtown Mt. Olive this Saturday as the community gathers for a hearty cookout event. Hosted outside the Southern Bank at Center and Main Streets, the event promises delicious Southern fare, fellowship, and fun. Taking place on April 26 from…… read more »
Wayne County Chamber to Host Ribbon Cutting and “Lunch & Learn” for La Ley
Wayne County, NC – Excitement is building as the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce prepares to host a special ribbon cutting and “Lunch & Learn” event for La Ley, the region’s vibrant Spanish-language radio station. The event marks a significant milestone in community engagement and local broadcasting. The celebration will highlight La Ley’s continued commitment…… read more »
Congressman Don Davis Visiting ICE Detention Facility in Georgia, His Third Visit to a Migrant Detention Facility in 2025
Lumpkin, GA — April 23, 2025, Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) will travel to Georgia tomorrow to visit the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Stewart Detention Center in Lumpkin. The visit, scheduled for Thursday, April 24 from 10:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., will mark the congressman’s third trip to a migrant detention facility this year,…… read more »
