Martin Community College expanded its programs and partnerships on February 16, 2022, when MCC President Wesley Beddard signed a Memorandum of Understanding with University of Mount Olive President Dr. H. Edward Croom. The agreement allows MCC students, in specific degree programs, to seamlessly transfer their degree credits to UMO and apply them toward the completion…… read more »
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UMO & MCC Sign Agreement
Suspect Charged After Stabbing Incident Near Mount Olive
On Tuesday, members of the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office responded to a home on the 200 block of Strawberry Lane in Mount Olive in reference to a disturbance. Upon arrival, a male subject was located in a wooded area, bleeding from multiple locations on his body. The male told responding deputies that he was attacked…… read more »
Increased Fire Danger Across Region For Saturday
(GDN) — There’s an increased fire danger in Wayne County and the surrounding area today. The National Weather Service says the combination of frequent wind gusts of 25 mph, low relative humidity values, and drying fine fuels will lead to the increased fire danger Saturday afternoon. Residents are urged to exercise caution when handling any…… read more »
February Is Time For Pruning Blueberries
Blueberries can be a great plant to have in the home garden. Not only are blueberries great for their tasty fruit during the summer months, but they make a nice hedge or screen in the landscape. Besides fruit in the summer, blueberries have attractive white or pink flowers in the spring and wonderful red to…… read more »
Goldsboro Police Department Working To Address Staffing Shortages
(GDN) — The Goldsboro Police Department is still in need of new recruits. Sgt. Jason Adams, the Community Partnership Coordinator for the GPD, offered an update on the department’s staffing levels during Thursday’s Operation Unite Goldsboro Community Roundtable. Adams says there are currently 20 frozen positions in the Goldsboro P.D., and there are ten open…… read more »
College Opportunity Gives Luis Henriquez The Chance To Paint His Own Future
Artist Luis Henriquez, of Warsaw, was just an average high school student with less than stellar grades. When he began looking for colleges, his options seemed bleak. “I applied to multiple universities,” he said. “Nearly all of them denied my application. The University of Mount Olive was one of the only colleges that decided to…… read more »
Goldsboro Shooting Leaves One Critically Injured
(GDN) — The Goldsboro Police Department responded to a shooting on the 600 block of Stronach Avenue just before 4 PM on Thursday. Officers found an 18-year-old male suffering from an apparent gunshot wound to the abdomen. The victim was transported to Wayne UNC Health Care and then airlifted to Vidant Medical Center in Greenville…… read more »
County Moves Toward Designing Next DSS/Health Department Facility
(GDN) — Wayne County is taking the next steps toward updating its DSS and Health Department facilities. Earlier this week, the full Wayne County Board of Commissioners instructed the Facilities Committee to have Moseley Architects proceed with the schematic design of the new building. County Manager Craig Honeycutt says the county will be be working…… read more »
GPD Investigating Traffic Collision That Left Pedestrian Dead
(GDN) — Around 6:30 PM on Thursday, Goldsboro Police Department officers responded to a traffic crash involving a pedestrian near the 700 block of Corporate Drive. Officers found the victim in the grass median between Corporate Drive and U.S. Hwy 70 East suffering from apparent injuries related to being struck by a vehicle. The victim was pronounced deceased by Wayne County EMS. The Goldsboro Police…… read more »
NC Lawmakers OK Bill Giving Student Opt-Out To Mask Mandates
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A bill headed to Gov. Roy Cooper’s desk would let North Carolina parents allow their K-12 students to opt out of mask mandates set by local education boards. The General Assembly wrapped up voting on the measure Thursday as Cooper held a news conference to announce he was encouraging local governments…… read more »
