Turkey breeder to invest $58 million in Goldsboro
GOLDSBORO — Select Genetics, a turkey breeder, will create 26 jobs in Wayne County, Gov. Roy Cooper announced recently. The...
Community
WCPS names new superintendent
GOLDSBORO — The Wayne County Board of Education unanimously approved the selection of Dr. Marcus (Marc) A. Whichard as the...
WCPS names Beginning Teacher and Instructional Assistant of the Year
GOLDSBORO — On Tuesday, May 9, Wayne County Public Schools named its Beginning Teacher of the Year and its Instructional...
UMO alumna named 2023 Texas Mother of the Year
MOUNT OLIVE — Mother’s Day is a time of celebration, love and recognition and this Mother’s Day will be extra special...
Habitat celebrates home closing
GOLDSBORO — Habitat for Humanity Goldsboro-Wayne celebrated a new homeowner closing on her home. Keonda Pearsall dedicated her new home...
UMO faculty recognized for outstanding service
MOUNT OLIVE — During an end-of-year luncheon, the University of Mount Olive recognized several faculty members for their outstanding service during...
UNC Health Wayne receives “A” rating for patient safety
GOLDSBORO — UNC Health Wayne has received its fourth consecutive “A” rating from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national watchdog organization...
Tim Tebow delivers University of Mount Olive Commencement Address
MOUNT OLIVE –Kornegay Arena was filled to capacity for the University of Mount Olive’s spring commencement ceremony featuring college football legend...
N.C. Pickle Festival announces 2023 recipe contest winners
MOUNT OLIVE — Have a hankering for pickle flavors away from the jar? Then these award-winning recipes might be for you. The...
Foundation of WCC receives Charles A. Cannon Charitable Trust grant
GOLDSBORO — Wayne Community College has received a grant to support the construction of an agriculture lab building. The Charles...
WCPS celebrates excellence through district awards
GOLDSBORO — Wayne County Public Schools held a Celebration of Excellence at Lane Tree Conference Center to present its top staff...
UMO opens registration for Summer Ag Camps
MOUNT OLIVE – The University of Mount Olive School of Agriculture and Biological Sciences recently announced that registration is now...
Summer Reading Program registration open
WAYNE COUNTY — Registration is open for the Wayne County Public Library Summer Reading Program. The program will run from...
Town of Mount Olive sets Memorial Day schedule
MOUNT OLIVE — The Town of Mount Olive offices will be closed Monday, May 29 in observance of Memorial Day....