Wednesday, December 28, 2016
Bee school to begin in January
A basic beekeeping class is open to anyone interested in becoming a beekeeper or those wanting to refresh their beekeeping knowledge and skills. The course is sponsored by the Beekeepers of the Neuse in partnership with the Wayne County Cooperative...Published: Dec 28, 2016 2:45 PM Full Story
Sheriff's Office makes drug arrests
The Wayne County Sheriff's Office arrested two people Friday and Saturday for drug possession, according to a press release. Joshua Jermaine Cox, 23, of 149 Vanderbilt Circle, is charged with possession with intent to sell or deliver heroin and resist,...Published: Dec 28, 2016 12:56 PM Full Story
Lula Newkirk gives back because she received
MOUNT OLIVE -- With each box of food handed out by Helping Hands United Mission, the Rev. Lula Newkirk is trying to repay the help her family received while she was growing up. She and her late husband, Edward Cornell...Published: Dec 28, 2016 10:35 AM Full Story
Drop into new year early at Pickle Drop
MOUNT OLIVE -- Mt. Olive Pickle Co. will hold its 18th annual New Year's Eve Pickle Drop Saturday, Dec. 31, at the corner of Cucumber and Vine. One of the traditions of the Pickle Drop is the canned food drive...Published: Dec 28, 2016 10:35 AM Full Story
Community says thanks with cookies, fruit
MOUNT OLIVE -- Police Chief Tommy Brown popped the lid off of a cookie can. One European chocolate cookie remained. It's good to be the chief. Brown did not mind that his officers had already eaten the rest; the community...Published: Dec 28, 2016 10:35 AM Full Story
Foundation awards grants
KENANSVILLE -- The board of advisers of the Duplin County Community Foundation and Duplin Foundation for Youth Advancement have announced more than $65,000 in local grant awards. This year's Duplin County Community Foundation nonprofit recipients include: • $570 to Albritton...Published: Dec 28, 2016 10:35 AM Full Story
A finish line still to be reached
MOUNT OLIVE -- The University of Mount Olive's new track and field/lacrosse complex may look complete. But don't get the idea that the finish line has been reached for the project that also includes an area for shot put and...Published: Dec 28, 2016 10:35 AM Full Story
Disaster grants awarded
The North Carolina Community Foundation is allocating grants from its Disaster Relief Fund to support recovery efforts related to Hurricane Matthew and flooding in affected areas of the state. The Duplin County Community Foundation, a local affiliate of North Carolina...Published: Dec 28, 2016 10:35 AM Full Story
Masonic breakfast
MOUNT OLIVE-- James Dills, right, pours freshly made sausage gravy into a pan so that Christina Santiago can add it to her plate during the Mount Olive community breakfast Christmas Eve morning hosted by Masonic Lodge No. 208. Dills has...Published: Dec 28, 2016 10:35 AM Full Story
County gets more than $16 million for relief
More than $16.25 million in federal disaster aid has been pumped into Wayne County as of Dec. 26 in response to the destruction caused by Hurricane Matthew. Of that total, $8,632,812 is in Federal Emergency Management Agency/State Disaster Assistance...Published: Dec 28, 2016 10:04 AM Full Story
Residents connect inadequate drainage system to flooding
Pamela Lawrence was living more than two months without central heating due to flood damage she believes was caused by an inadequate stormwater system. She lost one vehicle, which was lifted by floodwaters, her home was filled with nearly 2...Published: Dec 28, 2016 10:04 AM Full Story
Discipline takes a tiered approach
Wayne County Public Schools takes a more nuanced approach to discipline than the community might realize, according to its administrators. Most people today are familiar with the term "zero-tolerance" as it is applied to the education system. Another common...Published: Dec 28, 2016 10:04 AM Full Story
State, local offices to close
Local, state and federal offices, banks and post offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 2, in observance of the New Year's Day holiday that falls on Sunday. The FEMA/North Carolina Emergency Management Disaster Recovery Center will be closed Saturday,...Published: Dec 28, 2016 10:04 AM Full Story
Lighthouse Food Mart is broken into Monday
Police are investigating a break-in at the Lighthouse Food Mart in Goldsboro. According to a police report, someone took a hammer and broke into the store at 902 Herman Place early Monday morning by busting out the glass of one...Published: Dec 28, 2016 10:04 AM Full Story
Warm weather play
A cool breeze wafted through the air at Herman Park Tuesday afternoon as children on vacation from school laughed and chased each other while their parents talked or even joined in. Newly-vacated swings rocked back and forth in the...Published: Dec 28, 2016 10:04 AM Full Story
Annual Mardi Gras Gala to raise money for Kitty Askins and 3HC
The 10th annual Mardi Gras Gala, the 3HC and Kitty Askins Hospice Center's annual fundraiser, is underway with seven couples vying for the title of king and queen. The gala, which also includes a $5,000 grand prize in the reverse...Published: Dec 28, 2016 10:04 AM Full Story
Police continue to investigate shots fired in city
Officers responded to three reports of shots fired over the holiday weekend, one of which resulted in a car being struck by several bullets on Christmas day, according to police reports. Shotspotter, the city's automatic gunshot detection system, alerted officers...Published: Dec 28, 2016 6:29 AM Full Story