Firefighters from Dudley and EMS personnel were dispatched to the scene of a single vehicle accident on Sleepy Creek Road and Prayer House Lane near Emmaus Church Road late Saturday night. As the fire and EMS crews arrived, they found the driver still inside of the Nissan truck. The vehicle had apparently been heading toward…… read more »
The University of Mount Olive awarded the 2021 Dr. Thomas R. Morris Award for Excellence in Teaching to two professors. Tying for the title this year were Assistant Dean of Education Dr. Amanda Bullard-Maxwell and Professor of Mathematics Dr. Brenda Cates. Bullard-Maxwell and Cates were nominated by students and then selected by a faculty committee.…… read more »
Late Saturday afternoon, Mar-Mac firefighters and two EMS units responded to a two vehicle crash at the intersection of Durham Lake Road and U.S. 13 South. The firefighters used their extrication tools to free several people trapped inside their vehicle. A total of four patients – two from each vehicle – were transported to the…… read more »
Greenwood Middle mathematics teacher, Robin Bryant, was named the North Carolina Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCCTM) and the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) 2021 Outstanding Secondary Mathematics Teacher of the Year for Wayne County Public Schools. She was recognized Monday evening by the Wayne County Board of Education for her achievement. “The…… read more »
A new mural in Downtown Goldsboro asks the community to “Support Your Local Farmer.” The new mural was officially unveiled Friday afternoon on the 300 block of N. John Street. The Mural, located on the wall of Accu Copy and Gold City House of Music, was painted by fine art muralist and live wedding painter…… read more »
Summer means rising temperatures, and Duke Energy is helping customers save with easy, low- to no-cost do-it-yourself projects and tips to prepare for summer’s heat. “We typically see energy use spike in the summer since air conditioning is one of the biggest energy users in your home,” said Barbara Higgins, Duke Energy senior vice president…… read more »
The crowd kept growing as the Relay for Life got underway Friday evening at the Wayne County Fairgrounds. The director of the event said they were unsure if they would even be able to have this year’s Relay for Life, but approval was finally given just several weeks ago. The organizers worked quickly to put…… read more »
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolinians in airports, buses and train stations will need to remain masked at all times until at least July 30 under a new executive order updated on Friday. Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper extended the state of emergency, which the state has been under since March 2020. While COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations…… read more »
There are many insects and birds we depend on as pollinators in our environment. Honey bees are one well-known pollinator insects. Honey bees often get a bad name by people associating stings with them along with the misconception that they are thought to be aggressive. People that are unfamiliar with honeybees usually group them with…… read more »
Honey Roasted Sweet Potatoes Recipe from Extension Agent Michelle Estrada Ingredients 2 pounds of sweet potatoes 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons honey 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt Preparation Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil and spray with cooking spray. Peel…… read more »
