What’s all the buzz at UMO?
MOUNT OLIVE — For centuries, humans have harnessed the power of bees for their honey, as well as for pollinating...
Past News
Mount Olive offices to close for Juneteenth
MOUNT OLIVE — The Town of Mount Olive offices will be closed on Monday, June 19 in observance of the...
WCC partners with N.C. State
GOLDSBORO — Wayne Community College has partnered with N.C. State University to offer students admittance into the N.C. State Community...
WCC breaks ground on new Center for Industrial Tech and Engineering
GOLDSBORO — Wayne Community College held a groundbreaking ceremony for its newest building recently. The Center for Industrial Technology and...
North Duplin advances to state championship
CALYPSO — The North Duplin softball team advanced to the championship series of the North Carolina 1A playoffs May 25...
Choosing the right grass for your lawn
WAYNE COUNTY — With warm, spring days now here, the thought of establishing a lawn often comes to mind. With...
Wayne County announces Memorial Day schedule
WAYNE COUNTY — Wayne County has announced its closing schedule for Memorial Day. County government offices will be closed Monday,...
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...
Wings Over Wayne 2023, an air show tradition
SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE – This summer, the Wings Over Wayne Air Show is back for the first time...
UMO faculty tours cattle operation in Turkey
TURKEY, N.C. – Several hundred head of genetically pure, authentic Japanese Wagyu cows and bulls are foraging on tender blades...
Wayne County Public Library hosts event for El Día de los Niños/El Día de los Libros
GOLDSBORO — Wayne County Public Library has received a Grassroots Art Program grant through the Arts Council of Wayne County...
WCC art exhibit and concert set for April 27
GOLDSBORO — Wayne Community College invites the public to enjoy an evening of art and music during its Spring Fine...
Summer Youth Employment Program returns in Wayne County
WAYNE COUNTY – The Wayne County Summer Youth Employment Program is back, and applications are open for the summer of 2023....
UMO associate professor receives prestigious award
MOUNT OLIVE — Dr. Ashley Johnson, associate professor in the Division of Education at the University of Mount Olive, recently received...
Pottery class gets students “fired up”
MOUNT OLIVE – Students in Frank Grubbs’ Art 165 and 166 ceramic techniques classes get a chance to mold their...