Willow Dale Cemetery Preservation Society formed; seeks funds and members
GOLDSBORO – A group concerned about Goldsboro’s historic Willow Dale Cemetery has formed a nonprofit organization to protect and preserve...
Month: July 2023
Snyder promoted to assistant coach
MOUNT OLIVE – A graduate of the university and graduate assistant with the program, Matthew Snyder was promoted to assistant...
Student explains why she chose UMO to continue her education
MOUNT OLIVE — Morgan Simpson could have gone to any college of her choice. After all, the 2023 South Johnston...
Mount Olive women’s lacrosse team receives academic award
MOUNT OLIVE — The University of Mount Olive women's lacrosse program has earned Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association Academic Honor...
UMO baseball team earns academic honor
MOUNT OLIVE — The University of Mount Olive baseball program has garnered the American Baseball Coaches Association Team Academic Excellence...
UMO’s Brown signs first professional basketball contract
MOUNT OLIVE — Recent University of Mount Olive men's basketball graduate Michael Brown has signed his first professional basketball contract...
Boil water notice in effect
MOUNT OLIVE — Residents of Mount Olive will be under a boil water notice until at least Tuesday, Aug. 1....
Wayne Cooperative Extension plant spotlight
WAYNE COUNTY — Have you been looking for a flowering annual that requires little care during these hot summer months?...
Do you know who this is?
MOUNT OLIVE — The Mount Olive Area Historical Society has received this photo from the Kraft collection and there is...
Summer internship provides experience and connections for future success
MOUNT OLIVE — Israel Velazquez Francisco, a senior at the University of Mount Olive, is gaining practical experience through an...
Mt. Olive Pickle Employees Community Fund awards scholarships
MOUNT OLIVE — Four children of Mt. Olive Pickle Co. employees recently received $4,000 scholarships from the Employees Community Fund....
Mount Olive Chamber sets reverse raffle
MOUNT OLIVE — The Mount Olive Area Chamber of Commerce will hold a reverse raffle Tuesday, Sept. 19 at R&R...
Partnership for Children to hold Lobster & Shrimp Fest
GOLDSBORO — The Partnership for Children of Wayne County will hold its 19th Annual Lobster & Shrimp Fest Friday, Sept....
Arts Council of Wayne County participates in Arts Day
WAYNE COUNTY — The Arts Council of Wayne County recently participated in Arts Day 2023. “I was honored to represent...
Arts Council of Wayne County awards grants
WAYNE COUNTY — The Arts Council of Wayne County has awarded almost $50,000 in grants. “The Arts Council is excited...