Thursday, February 15, 2018
WCC, Wayne UNC partnership honored
The partnership between Wayne Community College and Wayne UNC Health Care led to the two institutions being recognized with the 2018 Distinguished Partners in Excellence Award Wednesday evening. The award is presented each year to businesses or industries that...Published: Feb 15, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Flu deaths in county stand at two so far this season
Wayne County has had two flu deaths, officials said, as they announced "Free Flu Friday" at the Health Department for anyone who has not had the vaccine. Josa Raynor-Vaughn, communicable diseases program manager, reported both at the Board of Health...Published: Feb 15, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Not to be singled out
Valentine's Day is often considered a day to spend with "that special someone," so it is no surprise that some singles may feel left out. Every year since 2014, Rachelle Williams has tried to fix that. On Wednesday, she...Published: Feb 15, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Join in, if you know the words
MOUNT OLIVE -- Do you have a dill-lightful voice or relish the idea of singing about pickles? In public? On stage? At the 32nd annual North Carolina Pickle Festival? The pickle song competition is one of the new additions...Published: Feb 15, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Midterm filing update
State Sen. Louis Pate Jr. of Mount Olive filed Tuesday for re-election in Senate District 7. Pate is a Republican. The district encompasses all of Wayne County. Wayne County Board of Education District 6 member Rick Pridgen also filed...Published: Feb 15, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story