Against Pitt County Post 39, Wayne Post 11 started off strong, delivering hit after hit and making the situation seem simple. Pitt County Post 39 tried to stop Wayne Post 11’s impressive hitting show by switching pitchers three times in all, but they were unsuccessful. Post 11 completely dominated the game and won it early…… read more »
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Wayne Post 11 Shows No Mercy
PET OF THE WEEK: Chumbis Powered by Jackson & Sons
This week’s spotlight is on Chumbis, a Tomcat that is very sweet and friendly. Chumbis is available and 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” Email: [email protected] Chumbis Breed Tomcat Age 1 year Gender Male Size Small Color Brown/Beige Spayed/Neutered No Declawed No Housetrained…… read more »
Conference Carolinas Places Eight on 2023 Blatant Lacrosse Division II All-American Teams
The United State Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association (USILA) announced the 2023 Blatant Lacrosse Division II All-American Teams and eight Conference Carolinas student-athletes made the list. Belmont Abbey, the 2023 Conference Carolinas regular season champions, led three different league programs with four honorees while North Greenville had three student-athletes recognized and Mount Olive had one honoree. Mike…… read more »
Lenoir County Woman Began Jumping and Screaming after $216,817 Jackpot Win
A major celebration broke out in a Kinston convenience store after Aurelia Heiple, a Kinston resident, discovered she was the winner of a $216,817 Cash 5 jackpot. “I was screaming and jumping,” Heiple laughed. “I didn’t know I could move like that.” She bought the $1 Quick Pick ticket in the May 19 drawing from Murphy…… read more »
Eastern Wayne Senior Receives Sunrise Kiwanis Scholarship
It was a big night for Eastern Wayne High School Senior, Mya Gatze, as The Sunrise Kiwanis club presented her with a $2000 scholarship on Thursday, May 25th at Eastern Wayne High School. Mya has been such a difference maker with serving and she will be attending North Carolina State University to major in Engineering. Kiwanis is a…… read more »
Memorial Day Service at VFW Post 9959 Mount Olive
Instead of meeting at the Maplewood Cemetery Sunday members of the VFW Post 9959 of Mount Olive held their Memorial Day Service at their lodge on North Church in Mount Olive. The public was welcomed by VFW post Commander Jimmie Outlaw, followed with the invocation by Reverend John Moore, Chaplain of the post. Veronica St.…… read more »
Three Grazed by Gunfire Outside Residence
A mother and her two children were transported by Wayne County EMS to UNC Health Wayne for treatment and evaluation of minor, non-life-threatening injuries after they were grazed by gunfire outside their residence. Goldsboro Police were responding to a ShotSpotter alert on Sunday evening in the 400 block of Seymour Drive when another call was received saying the…… read more »
Honoring Our Fallen Service Members
In honor of Memorial Day, the Wayne County Veterans and Patriot Coalition braved the weather to honor our fallen service members. Volunteers gathered to place American flags on the graves of the fallen service members. On Monday, the group will host an Observance of the National Moment of Silence. This event will be held at…… read more »
One Killed, Two Arrested in Armed Robbery
Goldsboro Police have arrested two people in connection with the armed robbery and shooting death of the clerk. According to the report, on Sunday afternoon, Goldsboro Police responded to a call of an armed robbery and a person shot at Family Dollar on Wayne Memorial Drive. When officers arrived on the scene, they were advised…… read more »
Single Vehicle Accident Sends 2 to Hospital
Firefighters responded to an early morning accident involving a single vehicle. Firefighters from Dudley Volunteer Fire Department and an EMS unit arrived Sunday morning around 8 am to Kelly Springs Road near Zack Drive to find a white truck resting against a tree in the wood line. The vehicle was traveling south on Kelly Springs…… read more »
