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Town of Mount Olive Seeking Feedback on Downtown

Town of Mount Olive Seeking Feedback on Downtown

The town of Mount Olive has partnered with Retail Strategies to assist with attracting businesses to downtown Mount Olive.

The Mount Olive Area Chamber of Commerce is seeking community input at surveymonkey.com/r/DowntownMountOliveNC. The deadline to complete the survey is July 24.read more »

United Way to Host Volunteer Fair and Campaign Kickoff

United Way to Host Volunteer Fair and Campaign Kickoff

The United Way of Wayne County is hosting its annual Volunteer Fair on August 23 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Maxwell Center.

The Volunteer Fair is an opportunity for local nonprofits to raise public awareness about their missions and allows individuals interested in volunteering to explore options available in the community. Local nonprofit and social service organizations can register for a booth at no cost until August 9.read more »

WCC’s Braswell Achieves World Class Technician Status

WCC’s Braswell Achieves World Class Technician Status

Joseph Braswell, an automotive instructor in Wayne Community College’s General Motors Automotive Service Education Program, has achieved World Class Technician status with General Motors.
The World Class Technician program at GM allows technicians to validate their knowledge and demonstrate their skills to their employers. WCT status is the highest level of achievement a GM automotive technician can earn.read more »

Annual Back to School Bash Scheduled for August

Annual Back to School Bash Scheduled for August

While Worrell Contracting Company is recognized all over the nation for its project management and high-level landscaping skills; it is addressing the needs in its hometown that inspire them to serve.

For the sixth year, Worrell Contract, along with multiple community supporters, will host a Back to School Bash and supply hundreds of backpacks and supplies to Wayne County students ahead of their first day of school.read more »

PET OF THE WEEK: Dior Powered by Jackson & Sons

PET OF THE WEEK: Dior Powered by Jackson & Sons

This is Dior, he is a 1-year-old male Domestic Shorthair mix that is very sweet and loving. Dior is available and waiting at the Wayne County Animal Shelter to find hisFUR-EVER Home. To make an appointment at Wayne County Animal Services  Call: (919) 731-1439 option “0” Email: [email protected] Dior Breed Domestic Shorthair Mix  Age 1 year Gender Male  Size Large  Color Black/White  Declawed No …read more »

Registration Opens for Cures for the Colors Color Run

Registration Opens for Cures for the Colors Color Run

Get ready to lace up your running (or walking) shoes for the Cures for the Colors Color Run on Saturday, September 23rd, at Wayne Community College. The 2023 Color Run promises a brand-new fun run route, an exciting kid’s zone, and medals for the top-timed 5K finishers.read more »

WCPS to Host Job Fairs

WCPS to Host Job Fairs

On Wednesday, July 12, Wayne County Public Schools (WCPS) will hold two Job Fairs for prospective certified employees, as well as classified employees such as prospective bus drivers, cafeteria workers, maintenance staff, transportation staff, instructional assistants, receptionists, and other non-certified positions.read more »

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