The 2023 North Carolina Pickle Festival returns to downtown Mount Olive this weekend, April 28th and 29th. This morning staff members from Brinkley Entertainment were busy setting up the rides and getting them ready for inspection. The rides along with a Concert and glow run start Friday. Then join the fun, all day Saturday for…… read more »
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NC Pickle Festival Returns to Mount Olive This Weekend
WCC Student Named to Forestry Honor Society
Bryan Ekberg is Wayne Community College’s first member of a national honor society for forestry students. Ekberg was inducted into the North American Forest Technician Honor Society “in recognition of all your hard work,” his notification said. He was nominated for the honor by one of his WCC instructors, Lynn Jenkins. The society says that…… read more »
NC House Votes to Ban Foreign Enemies from Buying Farmland
A bill to restrict foreign adversaries from purchasing N.C. agricultural land and property surrounding military bases passed the House unanimously on Wednesday. House Bill 463, the N.C. Farmland and Military Protection Act, prohibits hostile foreign governments, like China and Russia, from buying farmland and land situated within a 25-mile radius of a military instillation. “By preventing these…… read more »
Turkey Breeder to Build Hatchery with $58 Million Investment in Goldsboro
Select Genetics, a turkey breeder, will create 26 jobs in Wayne County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest $58 million to build a new turkey egg hatchery and establish turkey farms in Goldsboro. “Our farming legacy continues to attract innovative agriculture companies,” said Governor Cooper. “North Carolina’s $95 billion agriculture and agribusiness…… read more »
Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest for Trafficking Illegal Narcotics
A Goldsboro man has been arrested on multiple drug charges after a traffic stop led to the discovery of illegal narcotics. According to the report, ACE Team Deputies were working in the City Limits of Goldsboro when Deputies stopped a vehicle for a fictitious registration plate. During the course of the traffic stop, a K9…… read more »
Picture of the Day
Thursday morning little 3-year-old Buckham Douglas Southerland decided it was time to do some mechanic work on his bicycle using a wrench to take the front wheel off. He is the great-grandson of Shelton and Jo Southerland of the Pricetown Community.… read more »
Wayne Opportunity Receives T-Mobile Volun-T Grant
T-Mobile Foundation recently donated a $5,000 Volun-T Grant to the Wayne Opportunity Center, Inc. The grant will fund their outdoor patio space to purchase benches, tables, and planters, as well as to purchase educational supplies. The check presentation was held on April 19 at the Wayne Opportunity Center. Wayne Opportunity Center, Inc. is a private,…… read more »
WCPS Award Recipients to be Honored Through “Celebration of Excellence”
On Tuesday, May 2, Wayne County Public Schools (WCPS) will hold a “Celebration of Excellence” to honor the WCPS 2023-2024 Assistant Principal of the Year, Principal of the Year, and Teacher of the Year, as well as the finalists for those awards programs. WCPS will also honor its 2023 Career & Technical Education Middle &…… read more »
Murphy Holds Service Academy Day for Aspiring Students
On Saturday, April 29, Rep. Greg Murphy, M.D. (NC-03) will hold a Service Academy Day for students interested in joining one of the United States Service Academies. This event will be on Saturday, April 29th at Craven Community College in New Bern. All interested 7th to 12th-grade students, parents, and educators are welcome to attend and speak…… read more »
Soul Artist T. Davis to Release Second Album
Soul artist T. Davis is excited to announce the release of his new album, Wanderlust & Happy Pills available through Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon, and YouTube Music, as well as all other major streaming and download services on May 26, 2023. This is his sophomore full-length release, following his debut album, On the One, released in 2018. The…… read more »
