PIKEVILLE — The Pikeville-Pleasant Grove Volunteer Fire Department is hosting its inaugural golf tournament on May 2 at Lane Tree Golf Course. … read more »
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Pikeville-Pleasant Grove VFD Hosting Golf Tournament
Goldsboro Nonprofit Accepting Nominations for All-Expenses-Paid First Responder Family Vacations
Rewarding Responders, a Goldsboro-based 501(c)(3) that rewards first responders and their families with all-expenses-paid vacations to Walt Disney World, is now accepting nominations for their 2025 First Responder Family Vacations. … read more »
UMO Students get Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Tour at Durham Bulls Athletic Park
Durham — Several University of Mount Olive Sports Management students and guests recently participated in a behind-the-scenes visit to the Durham Bulls Athletic Park.… read more »
WCC Announces Fall 2024 President’s and Dean’s Lists
Wayne Community College has honored 340 students for outstanding academic achievement in the fall 2024 semester.
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Consolidated Data Report Shows Decrease in School Violence, Dropouts
North Carolina public school units reported decreases in school violence and high school dropouts in the 2023-24 academic year, according to the annual Consolidated Data Report presented today to the State Board of Education.
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Jordans Chapel Recycling & Convenience Center to Close Temporarily for Repaving
The Wayne County Solid Waste Department has announced that the Jordans Chapel Recycling & Convenience Center, located at 689 S Jordans Chapel Rd, Mount Olive, will temporarily close on Feb. 7 for necessary repaving work.… read more »
PET OF THE WEEK: Lavender
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This week’s WGBR Pet of the Week powered by Jackson & Sons is the beautiful and brave Lavender! Lavender is a 6-year-old female domestic longhaired cat ready to bring love and warmth into your home. With her stunning gray and white fur coat, Lavender is a beauty. She has a scar on her right eye that…… read more »
Two Town of Mount Olive Employees Under Investigation by SBI
MOUNT OLIVE — The Town of Mount Olive issued a statement on Monday that two town employees were under investigation by the State Bureau of Investigation.
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UMO Grad Shaping Future of Healthcare Leadership at UNC Health Wayne
MOUNT OLIVE – Dillon Black, a native of Shelby, graduated from the University of Mount Olive in December with an MBA in Healthcare Management.… read more »
E. Ray Mayo Endowed Scholarship Established at WCC
A scholarship endowment has been established at Wayne Community College in memory of E. Ray Mayo.… read more »
