Monday, March 12, 2018
Driving conditions deteriorating
UPDATE ---- Wayne County Public Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay Tuesday due to the threat of overnight freezing and the potential for slick roads. Hazardous road conditions are possible in southwest Wayne County as a brief burst of...Published: Mar 12, 2018 5:07 PM Full Story
Shad Fishing Tournament winners are announced
The winners have been announced in the Shad Fishing Tournament held on Saturday. More than 127 fishermen participated in the annual event sponsored by EZ Bait and Tackle and Goldsboro Parks and Recreation. Contestants competed in several categories, fishing for...Published: Mar 12, 2018 11:48 AM Full Story
Wayne County Public Schools cancel after school programs today
Wayne County Public Schools has canceled all after school programs today due to the threat of inclement weather, according to a WCPS press release. All athletic practices and competitions, 4-H programs, tutoring, staff meetings, PTA meetings, parents nights and other...Published: Mar 12, 2018 11:31 AM Full Story
County under winter weather advisory with possible snow accumulation
Wayne County is under a winter weather advisory from 2 p.m. until 10 p.m. today with possible snow accumulation of less than an inch possible. Rain is expected before 2 p.m. today, then rain and snow. The high temperature will...Published: Mar 12, 2018 9:09 AM Full Story
Foundation built on relationships
For the bulk of the past year, Jack Kannan has been working to launch a first-time foundation at Wayne Memorial Hospital in the only way he knew how -- through relationship-building. It's a skill he brought to the role he...Published: Mar 12, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
In the marketplace: Vintage-collectible is the modern decor
A large, old-fashioned wooden wagon wheel rests in one spot. Nearby are several vintage mantle clocks, while another area is occupied by old soft drink bottles. There are coins, football and baseball cards, tin signs, cameras, toys, 1955 sake...Published: Mar 12, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
A willingness to keep on chasing dreams
Kasey Vann's eyes light up as she talks about traveling to Charleston, South Carolina, to audition for "American Idol" back in August. It had been a longtime dream to try out for the show, which ended its 15-year run on...Published: Mar 12, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Marrow drive could mean all the difference
MOUNT OLIVE -- Six-year-old Thor was born with sickle cell anemia. He's had 29 blood transfusions during his short lifetime. Nick Dombalis has MDS (pre-leukemia). He is a husband, father of four and grandfather. He is a practicing attorney...Published: Mar 12, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Night of reflections at the University of Mount Olive
MOUNT OLIVE -- The University of Mount Olive Department of Music, the Office of Alumni Relations and UMO Theatre will host an event titled "It's a Great Day to be a Trojan: Reflections Through Story and Song." It will begin...Published: Mar 12, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story