MOUNT OLIVE – Two University of Mount Olive students are making a difference in the lives of local elementary students through their work at the University’s Reading Clinic.… read more »
Tag Archives: Duplin County
UMO Students Help Empower Young Readers From North Duplin Elementary
40th Annual Albertson Fox Hunt Held Saturday
ALBERTSON — The smell of barbecue filled the air in northern Duplin County on Saturday morning, and there was no shortage of traffic as hunters met at the Albertson Fire Department to enter their dogs in the 40th Annual Albertson Field Trials.… read more »
Firefighters Respond to Mobile Home in Faison on Friday
FAISON — Late Friday afternoon, firefighters from Faison, Calypso, Piney Grove, Warsaw, and Smith Chapel were dispatched to a possible structure fire on William Thornton Street in Faison.… read more »
Holiday Spirit Parades Through Calypso
CALYPSO — The Town of Calypso held its annual Christmas parade and tree lighting on Saturday. The parade followed East Albritton, NE Center Street, Trade Street, and First Street. Following the parade, the Town of Calypso held Christmas in the Park at Albritton Park with visits from Santa, local entertainment, tree lighting, activities for kids,…… read more »
Stakes High as Eagles and Rebels Meet for 51st Time
CALYPSO — For the second consecutive season bragging rights will take a backseat to a shot at a conference championship when Rosewood and North Duplin meet for the 51st time on Friday evening at H.E. Grubbs Field. The game can be heard on 98.3 WGBR and Goldsborodailynews.com. The UNC Health Wayne pre-game show begins at…… read more »
Nahunta and Calypso Communities Collect Supplies to Support Helene Relief Efforts
The communities of Nahunta and Calypso have been very busy this week collecting supplies from their community that will be shipped out on Friday and Saturday, and heading to the western part of North Carolina to support those affected by Hurricane Helene. … read more »
Duplin County Man Wins $1 Million in Lottery
RALEIGH – Michael Cherry of Pink Hill has no more concerns about paying for his daughter’s college education after winning a $1 million scratch-off prize.… read more »
Wayne County and Surrounding Areas Under Tornado Watch
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for Wayne, Johnston, Greene, and Duplin Counties until 9 p.m. … read more »
Firefighters Respond to Sunday Morning Fire in Calypso
CALYPSO — Early Sunday morning just before sunrise firefighters from Calypso, Faison, Mount Olive, Smith Chapel, and Duplin County EMS medic 4 were dispatched to a possible structure fire on Cameron Street in Calypso.… read more »
