In Tigerville, there was no shortage of fireworks as 2023 Conference Carolinas tournament champion Mount Olive, the four seed in the region, held on to defeat five seed Georgia Southwestern, 5-4, before John Micheal Faile broke the NCAA Division II career home run record in dramatic fashion, a walk-off, three-run home run to give 2023…… read more »
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Mount Olive, North Greenville Win Opening Games of 2023 NCAA Division II Southeast Regionals
Traffic Alerts for Wings over Wayne
Motorists should expect delays on and around major thoroughfares surrounding Seymour Johnson AFB starting Saturday and Sunday morning and continuing throughout the day. Areas affected will be Berkeley Blvd, US Hwy 70, and Oak Forrest Rd. Drivers should expect delays in the morning and afternoon hours as traffic will be entering and leaving the base…… read more »
Relay for Life Celebrate, Remember, Fight Back
Wayne County Relay for Life is going LIVE as the community will come together Friday to celebrate survivors, remember those lost, and fight back against cancer. This event will raise funds for the American Cancer Society and help improve the lives of cancer patients and their families. Join the festivities at 6:00 pm at…… read more »
Wayne County Schools Receive Purple Star Award
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 »
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 »
