Wayne County is pleased to announce that Giorgio Kristev has been promoted to the director of information technology. Kristev replaces Ryan Preble, who left Wayne County in January to pursue a role in county management. As director of information technology, Kristev will oversee networking, telecommunications, database and application development, web services, financial and emergency systems,…… read more »
United Way of Wayne County thanked investors and supporters for a successful year of improving lives Tuesday morning at their Annual Meeting held at First Baptist Church. Walter Krentz, 2022 Board Chair, started the program by acknowledging the new and old relationships formed to help strengthen our community and keep it “connected“. He said, “It’s…… read more »
Wayne Community College will hold an event for eighth-grade students and their parents or guardians. “Middle School Night: 8th Grade Edition” is set for 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, March 16. The event will allow participants to explore careers and the college’s academic programs through personalized campus tours and hands-on activities. Parents and guardians will also…… read more »
The University of Mount Olive announced today that Tim Tebow will be its May commencement speaker. Tebow is a two-time national champion, first-round NFL draft pick, and Heisman trophy winner. In addition, he serves as a college football analyst for ESPN. Prior to joining ESPN, Tebow played three years in the NFL for the Denver…… read more »
In spite of the rain the Black History Parade made its way down Breazeale Avenue Saturday afternoon.… read more »
Saturday was a busy day for the members and volunteers of VFW Post 9959 in Mount Olive as they held their Annual barbecue and chicken fundraiser. … read more »
The University of Mount Olive men’s volleyball team had its rally cut short on Saturday afternoon in a 3-1 loss versus Lees-McRae in Conference Carolinas play at Kornegay Arena. With the loss, the Trojans fall to 5-10 this season with a 1-6 record in league play. Mount Olive will now have a chance to regroup,…… read more »
The cool and damp Saturday morning weather didn’t put a damper on the Annual Washington Day Field Trials held in Albertson North Carolina. The event kickoff with a lot of planning by all three local agencies there in that small Northern Duplin County community where the people know their neighbors, and all three organizations are willing to pitch…… read more »
More than 60 Mount Olive Middle seventh grade students recently had the opportunity to travel to the International Space Station, talk with a NASA astronaut, tour Mars, and much more all without ever leaving their classroom. This out-of-the-world virtual field trip was made possible through NASA and the Treworgy Planetarium located in Mystic, Connecticut. “This…… read more »
Information sessions for Wayne Community College’s next short-term health care provider classes will be held in March. The following allied health courses, listed with their delivery methods, will be offered this summer:* Nurse Aide I – day traditional (in-person), day accelerated schedule, and evening hybrid classes;* Nurse Aide I Refresher – day traditional;* Nurse Aide…… read more »
