Wayne County Public Schools and Wayne Preparatory School have received Purple Star recognition for the 2022 – 2023 school year. North Carolina has long been home to a large population of active duty, guard, reserve, and veteran armed service members. In recognition of the state’s rich military history, the Department of Public Instruction is pleased…… read more »
Category Archives: Local
Wayne County Schools Receive Purple Star Award
Hometown Hero Takes Flight
Mackenzie Hinson received a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity on Wednesday as she flew with the U.S. Navy Blue Angels in advance of Wings over Wayne Airshow. The U.S. Navy Blue Angels’ #7, Lcdr Thomas Zimmerman, flew Mackenzie Hinson, 18, of Mt. Olive in the F/A-18 Super Hornet. Hinson was chosen for the prestigious Hometown Hero honor and…… read more »
Five UMO Athletes Represent Conference Carolinas at NCAA Division II Outdoor Track & Field Championships
The 2023 NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field Championships begin on Thursday, May 25 at the Neta & Eddie DeRose ThunderBowl in Pueblo, Colorado and eight Conference Carolinas student-athletes and one relay from three institutions will compete across eight different events. Mount Olive led the way with five individuals and one relay qualifying for…… read more »
US Marshalls Arrest Suspect in April Shooting
U.S. Marshalls have located and arrested a Warsaw man wanted for the April 16th shooting of a female in Dudley. Danielle Latrell Morrisey was wanted for attempted first-degree murder and was considered armed and dangerous. Marshalls located Morrisey Thursday in a residence in Schenectady, New York. As previously reported, Wayne County Deputies responded to a…… read more »
Tora Tora Tora to Perform at Wings Over Wayne at Seymour Johnson AFB
Wings Over Wayne Airshow, crowned “Event of the Year in 2017 will take to the skies Saturday and Sunday. This exciting two-day event is the largest free air show in North Carolina and part of the community’s legacy. This year’s event includes Tora Tora Tora, a living history lesson. Volunteers travel the United States teaching…… read more »
Victim Identified, Suspect Arrested in Shooting Death
Goldsboro Police have identified the victim in Tuesday’s shooting death as 30-year-old Stephanie Lynette Smith of Goldsboro. Smith was transported to UNC Heath Lenoir with a gunshot wound and was declared deceased. A witness told authorities that the shooting occurred in the 3100 block of Cashwell Drive. Goldsboro Police began the investigation into the death…… read more »
Fields of Faith at the Creek
Spring Creek High School’s Fellowship of Christian Athletes hosted its first annual Fields of Faith on Friday. The students enjoyed a kickball game, a water balloon fight, and had some water activities, and a mini waterslide. Ronnie Wise, Area Director for FCA, shared and inspired the students with the message to find their own identities…… read more »
Eagles Sore High as Firebirds Flames Burn Out
With three individual RBIs from Wyatt Lassiter, Root Merritt, and Landon Tyndall, the Eagles flew out to a commanding 4-0 lead in the first three innings of the game to put out the Firebirds’ early flames. From the very beginning of the game, the Eagles’ offensively and defensively were locked in. With three early pitcher substitutions in the first…… read more »
PET OF THE WEEK: Gertie Powered by Jackson & Sons
This week’s spotlight is on Gertie, a Domestic Shorthair mix that is very sweet and friendly. Gertie is available and waiting at the Wayne County Animal Shelter to find herFUR-EVER Home. To make an appointment at Wayne County Animal Services Call: (919) 731-1439 option “0” Email: [email protected] Gertie Breed Domestic Shorthair Mix Age 3 years Gender Female Size Large Color Grey/Black Declawed No …… read more »
Goldsboro Native Earns Medical Degree
Goldsboro native Connor McKinney, D.O., graduated from the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) with a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree on May 5, 2023. While at WVSOM, Dr. McKinney was a recipient of the U.S. Air Force Health Professions Scholarship and received military graduate recognition. McKinney earned a Bachelor of Science degree in…… read more »
