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Madison Mergl, 18, pictured here, loved the water, adventure and helping her friends on various sports teams. She was a member of the University of Mount Olive’s undefeated women’s lacrosse team. She planned to be a coach, but died in a crash on March 13. Her mother is hoping to create a ride-share program at UMO to save other students and their parents from a similar fate.

Mother pleads for ride-sharing program after daughter's death

One mother is pushing for a ride-sharing program at the University of Mount Olive to save students from the fate her daughter and classmates succumbed to in a deadly March wreck. And as hard as … more

By Emily Weaver
Managing Editor | 12/27/20

Booze It, Lose It campaign on through Jan. 5

It’s always important that if you plan to drink, you don’t drive. As part of the Governor’s Highway Safety Program, more state and local law enforcement officers will patrol day … more

For the Tribune | 12/27/20

Faison Fire & Rescue receives grant

Faison Fire & Rescue recently received a N.C. Department of Insurance Rescue Grant for nearly $45,000. The department is responsible for matching half of the grant total. Funds will be used … more

From staff reports | 12/27/20

State grants additional sewage flow to pickle plant

Though the town’s sewage facility remains under a moratorium, state authorities have agreed to allow the town of Mount Olive to provide additional sewage flow to the Mt. Olive Pickle … more

By WILLIAM HOLLOMAN
Staff Writer | 12/27/20

Students in a Wayne Community College transitional program for college and career class can be seen on a computer screen as instructor Brandie Pavon teaches.

WCC to continue limits on student presence

Wayne Community College will maintain its reduced student presence on campus into the next semester. The college will run as many Spring 2021 classes as possible in their regular time slots, … more

For the Tribune | 12/27/20