There’s talk of opening a new WCPS school on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in Goldsboro. At last week’s Board of Education meeting, interim Superintendent Dr. James Merrill announced Wayne County Public Schools was exploring the “exciting” idea with Seymour Johnson officials. Dr. Merrill says they’ve looked at a few buildings on the base for…… read more »
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WCPS Explores Opening On-Base School
KPD Seeks Info On Weekend Shooting
A weekend shooting in Kinston puts one person in the hospital. Around 8 PM Saturday, KPD officers responded to a report of shots fired in the area of St. John’s Village. While en route, the officers were informed of a gunshot victim that had just arrived at UNC Lenoir. The victim, 24-year-old Khalil R. Branch,…… read more »
Two Hospitalized Following Sunday Afternoon Shooting
Two people are injured in a weekend shooting in Goldsboro. Around 1:30 PM Sunday, officers with the Goldsboro Police Department received a call of shots fired near the 900 block of N. Carolina Street. The responding officers located several vehicles that had been struck by gunfire. A short time later, officers were notified that 31-year-old…… read more »
Mount Olive Plans Christmas Open House, Light Up Events
The Mount Olive Area Chamber of Commerce announces their annual Mount Olive Christmas Open House Celebration. The event will be held on Friday, December 4th from 6-8 p.m. in downtown Mount Olive. All activities will take place along Center Street. This year, the set up will be different due to the pandemic. “We organized the…… read more »
UMO’s Katrina Lee Earns National Certification
Katrina Lee, Director of Financial Aid at the University of Mount Olive, recently completed a certification that few in academia possess. Offered through the National Association of Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA), the Financial Aid Administrator Certification (FAAC) is a rigorous program that enhances the financial aid community, promotes professional development, encourages continuous learning, and inspires…… read more »
North Duplin October/November Students Of The Month
The Scholarship & Awards Committee of North Duplin Jr/Sr High School is proud to announce the October and November Mount Olive Exchange Club Students of the Month. The October Student of the Month was Seth Albright. Seth is the son of Gina Albright of Mount Olive, NC. Seth loves science and has been involved…… read more »
Warsaw Holds Annual Veterans Day Parade (PHOTO GALLERY)
The Town of Warsaw held its 100th consecutive Veterans Day Parade on Saturday. It is the oldest consecutive Veterans Day Parade in America. The event kicked off early Saturday morning with a memorial service and wreath-laying at 10:00 a.m. followed by the parade at 11 a.m. on Center Street. With this being the 100th consecutive year of the…… read more »
Saluting Seymour
Every week, Saluting Seymour and SoundScope highlight an airman serving at the Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in Goldsboro. Staff Sgt. Halemah Norvel the 4th Medical Group Norvel has been in the Air Force about 4 ½ years. She calls Dallas, Texas and Huntsville, Alabama her hometowns. Norvel did Air Force ROTC and she credits that…… read more »
Food Distribution At The Maxwell Center Moving To Fairgrounds
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many non-profit organizations have graciously stepped up to help residents in need. For the past few months, Wayne County has provided space in The Maxwell Center parking lot for food distribution to take place every Monday. Unfortunately, this resource has outgrown the traffic flow capacity at The Maxwell Center, causing unsafe…… read more »
GPD Units Make Drug Arrest During Traffic Stop
On Wednesday, officers with the Goldsboro Police Department Gang Suppression Unit and Selective Enforcement Unit conducted a traffic stop on the 1500 block of U.S. 70 West. The stop led to the arrest of 20-year-old Victoria A. Teasley of Goldsboro. Teasley was charged with Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Driving…… read more »
