The Foundation of Wayne Community College’s spring Arts and Humanities series is designed to educate, entertain, and inspire. The events include “The Showboat: The USS North Carolina (BB-55)” lecture by Jeff Bockert (the Kirk Keller Memorial Lecture) – 5:30 p.m., March 13 in Moffatt Auditorium, in the Wayne Learning Center (building with flag poles in…… read more »
This week’s spotlight is on Kenny, a Terrier/Pit Bull mix that is very sweet and friendly. Age 2 years Gender Male Size Large Color Brindle Spayed/Neutered Kenny is waiting at the Wayne County Animal Shelter to find his FUR-ever home. To make an appointment at Wayne County Animal Services call 919-731-1439 option “0” or email [email protected].… read more »
Deputies with the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office DWI Task Force conducting a traffic stop discovered the driver was heavily intoxicated on both alcohol and narcotics. The driver, 28-year-old Ayshaun La’Jaun Canady was arrested and charged with Driving While Impaired. After the arrest, Canady attempted to discard a large amount of narcotics inside of the patrol…… read more »
One man has been arrested after he failed to stop during a traffic stop. Deputies with the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office DWI Task Force observed a red SUV driving with no lights. When deputies attempted to stop the SUV, the driver failed to stop for the blue lights and sirens. After a pursuit within the…… read more »
In another top-25 nationally ranked contest, the No. 25 University of Mount Olive women’s lacrosse team secured a 19-11 win over No. 22 Roberts Wesleyan in non-conference play at the Ray McDonald Sr. Sports Complex on Monday evening. With the win, the Trojans improve to 1-2 overall and have now played three nationally-ranked opponents to…… read more »
There will be an increased fire danger on Tuesday. The National Weather Service warns westerly winds will gust up to 20 to 30 mph across central North Carolina from late morning to early evening Tuesday, and the relative humidity is expected to drop to as low as 25 to 35 percent. This combination of gusty…… read more »
The 2023 Conference Carolinas Men’s and Women’s Indoor Track & Field Championships concluded on Monday afternoon with Mount Olive collecting both the men’s and women’s team titles at JDL Fast Track in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. It’s the seventh-straight title for the men’s program while the women claimed back-to-back titles and have now won eight of…… read more »
Two suspects have been arrested after breaking and entering a local business. According to the police report, on February 19, 2023, at approximately 9:30 a.m., A-Shift officers responded to a report of a breaking and entering that just occurred at 128 E. Walnut St. Witnesses advised two suspects broke the window on the door at Best Beauty Care, entered, and…… read more »
Emmanuel College and the University of Mount Olive Trojans baseball team split the doubleheader on Saturday. The first game kickoff at noon and after a nine inning game, Emmanuel took the win with 5 to 4 over over the trojans. The second game got underway around 3: 30. This game went into extra innings after seven…… read more »
On February 17, 2023, at approximately 8:24 p.m., officers with the Goldsboro Police Department responded to several alerts from the ShotSpotter system in the 1100 block of Olivia Lane. Prior to arrival of officers, a 911 call was made advising that a male subject had been shot. When officers arrived, they found a 15-year-old male suffering from a single gunshot wound.…… read more »
