(GDN) — Black History Month comes alive in Mount Olive this weekend. The Unity Organization holds its 15th Annual Black History Month Parade in Mount Olive this Saturday, February 26th. The day is for the community to come together and give special recognition while greeting those who live in other states and have returned home…… read more »
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Mount Olive Hosts Black History Parade On Saturday
SCC Signs Articulation Agreement With UMO
The University of Mount Olive and Stanly Community College recently signed an articulation agreement to provide SCC Agribusiness graduates the ability to easily transfer into UMO’s bachelor’s degree program. According to SCC officials, SCC has numerous agreements with four-year institutions, aimed at simplifying and streamlining the transfer process and minimizing the duplication of coursework. However,…… read more »
Sewer Improvements Will Be Hot Topic When County, Municipalities Meet
(GDN) — The Wayne County Commissioners plan to meet with leaders from the county’s municipalities next week. County Manager Craig Honeycutt talked about the meeting with the county board last week. Honeycutt says one of the big topics for the joint meeting will be an infrastructure grant for water and sewer. County Board Chair Joe…… read more »
Sheriff’s Office: Suspect Acted In Self-Defense In Fatal La Grange Shooting
(GDN) — Authorities have arrested a suspect involved in a shooting death at a La Grange convenience store. The Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office says deputies responded to the Stop N Go on the 100 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Tuesday night for the report of a shooting. The deputies arrived and found 27-year-old…… read more »
Boys & Girls Clubs Of Wayne County Names New Leader
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Wayne County has selected its next leader. Karen Sullivan will become Executive Director in March following Mary Ann Dudley’s December retirement. She will be the 13th leader and the second female Executive Director in the Boys & Girls Clubs’ 75-year history. Dudley became Executive Director of the Boys & Girls Clubs…… read more »
Federal Emergency Food And Shelter Program Funding Available
The application period is open for governmental agencies and nonprofit organizations to apply for a share of Wayne County’s Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) funds. Local human service agencies and charities may apply through March 9, 2022 for a portion of the Phase 39 $36,686 AND/OR Phase ARPA-R $113,388 in federal funds that Wayne…… read more »
Friends Of Scouting Dinner To Feature Lt. Gov. Robinson
(GDN) — Registration is open for the 2022 Tuscarora Council Friends of Scouting Dinner. This year’s event for the Tuscarora Council of Boy Scouts of America will feature Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson. This year’s dinner will be held at 6 PM on March 25th at The Maxwell Center. For tickets and more information, contact the…… read more »
Suspect Identified In Kinston Homicide From 2013
(GDN) — Kinston Police say they’ve made an arrest in another cold case. According to the Kinston Police Department, 32-year-old Carlos Fields was arrested by members of the U.S. Marshals Office on Tuesday in Hookerton. A warrant had been obtained for Fields’ arrest for 2013 murder of James Franklin. On November 5th, 2013, Franklin and…… read more »
United Way Looks Back At 2021 Successes, Prepares For More In 2022 (PHOTOS)
(GDN) — In a year of challenges, United Way of Wayne County continued to persevere and lead the way helping residents. The local United Way held its Annual Meeting Tuesday morning at First Baptist Church, with several awards being presented to people and organizations that have strived to make a difference in Wayne County. Donna…… read more »
LCSO: La Grange Shooting Leaves One Dead
(GDN) — One person is dead following a shooting at a La Grange convenience store. The Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office says deputies responded to the Stop N Go on the 100 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Tuesday night for the report of a shooting. The deputies arrived and found 27-year-old Terrence Outlaw Jr.…… read more »
