The VFW Post 9959 from Mount Olive honored Veterans. Members met at the Veterans Memorial to honor veterans with a memorial service and wreath laying.… read more »
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Pickles, Pigs, & Swigs
Friday night as the rain moved across Wayne County the second annual Pickle Pigs and Swigs wasunderway. Cooks were preparing to cook the pigs throughout the night into themorning. Judges began making their rounds to find the top three places. The light misty rain Saturday morning didn’t keep the people from enjoying the day of…… read more »
One Stop Voting
North Carolina’s one-stop early voting period starts Thursday, October 20 at ends Saturday, November 5. North Carolinians who still need to register can do so during the early voting period which offers a same-day register at select voting sites in their county. Wayne County one-stop early voting sites, dates, and times. The Maxwell Center, 3114…… read more »
UMO Men’s Soccer Tie Converse on Senior Day
Facing the regular-season champions in the league on Saturday afternoon, the University of Mount Olive men’s soccer team played a 2-2 draw on Senior Day in Conference Carolinas action at Amon Field. With the tie, the Trojans hold a 9-5-1 record with a 6-3-1 mark in conference play. Mount Olive remains second in the league…… read more »
UMO Women’s Volleyball Win In 5 Sets
Saturday afternoon UNC Pembroke woman’s volleyball challenged UMO in what can be described as a nail biter game. It was a five match set, and by the end UMO lady Trojans were victorious. UMO took the first two sets over Pembroke. The 3rd and 4th set win wentto Pembroke. The 5th set was a nail-biter…… read more »
UMO Unveils New UMObile STEM Lab
Friday the University of Mount Olive (UMO) held a ribbon cutting for its mobile laboratory that focuses on agriculture and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) educational opportunities. Appropriately called, UMObile, the bus-based traveling laboratory will be used as an educational resource for the University. Associate Professor of Biology Dr. Sarah Lahman talked about the mission…… read more »
Pickles, Pigs & Swigs Seeks Teams, Sponsors, Vendors
Want to be a vendor? Enter a cook team? Sponsor? Reserve your own tailgate space to enjoy the day? Pickles, Pigs and Swigs, presented by Smithfield Foods in downtown Mount Olive, has room for you. Organizers are heading into the final month of preparation for the second annual celebration of Mount Olive favorites: award-winning Eastern…… read more »
UMO Women’s Soccer Wins Against Erskine
Saturday Erskine University came to town to compete against the UMO Women’s Soccer team in a Conference Carolina match. After the two 45 minutes period of play, UMO Woman Trojans took the game with a 4 to 0 winover Erskine. Photos by GDN Photographer Bobby Williams… read more »
Duke Energy Provides Grants For Small Businesses Across the State
A Wayne County nonprofit has been awarded a grant through the Duke Energy’s Hometown Revitalization Grant program, which assists local communities and small businesses across the state continue their ongoing recovery from economic challenges initially triggered by the pandemic. The Duke Energy Foundation distributed $500,000 in grants to 20 nonprofits across our state—each representing one…… read more »
Carl Lancaster Training Facility Breaks Ground
Wednesday afternoon friends and guests gather in front of the University of Mount Olive Baseball field for the groundbreaking ceremony of the new Carl Lancaster Training Facility. University President Dr. H. Edward Croom welcomed the guests, staff, and team players to this joyful occasion that will offer the students athletics the opportunity to advance in…… read more »
