Wednesday, March 30, 2016
Lt. Gov. Forest visits Goldsboro
A Charlotte ordinance whose premise was to allow transgender people to use the bathroom of their choice was "insanity," Lt. Gov. Dan Forest said during a Tuesday stump through Goldsboro. And allowing the state's county and municipalities to exercise...Published: Mar 30, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Fish fry put off until April 8
The chance of threatening weather this Friday has prompted the Wayne Shrine Club to postpone its spring fish fry until Friday, April 8. The National Weather Service is forecasting an 80 percent chance of showers on Friday. Shriner George...Published: Mar 30, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Outlaw Foundation raises $12,000 in run/walk event benefiting patients
MOUNT OLIVE -- The third annual Outlaw Foundation 5K Run/Walk netted $12,000 -- all of which will go to provide financial assistance to families of cancer patients. Since it was started in January of 2014 the foundation has raised...Published: Mar 30, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Project in satire
"The Satire Project: An Exploration of Satire in Contemporary Society" is a culmination of works by three University of Mount Olive instructors. Larry D. Lean, professor of art and artist in residence; Lenard D. Moore, associate professor of English and...Published: Mar 30, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Eastern Wayne High School to host state science fest event
Eastern Wayne High School has been chosen as a host site for "The Great Outdoors and the Night Sky," an event which is part of the 2016 North Carolina Science Festival. This is the second year for the stargazing...Published: Mar 30, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Duplin Foundation to begin accepting grant applications
KENANSVILLE -- The board of advisers of the Duplin County Community Foundation is currently accepting grant requests for projects funded from its community fund, Bob Kornegay, board president, said. Funds are available for nonprofit organizations that serve general charitable...Published: Mar 30, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Crime of the week
On March 19 at 9:50 p.m., Rhonda Williams agreed to meet her husband, Brandon Lee Williams, from whom she is currently separated, in the vicinity of Smiths Winding Lane in Pikeville. When Mrs. Williams arrived to the location, she observed...Published: Mar 30, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Bark for Life to be April 23
The American Cancer Society will hold its Bark for Life fundraising event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 23 at Old Waynesboro Park as a lead-in to the annual Relay for Life later in May. Bark for Life...Published: Mar 30, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story