One evening, with a storm looming on the horizon, Roberta Best brought her car to a quick stop when she came upon a lonely, velvety-black kitten. Best stopped her car, scooped up the tiny ball of fur, took him to a vet and had him neutered, and has been caring for him ever since. She christened him Storm and she’s praying for the day when the right person will adopt him and give him a loving home.

Janice Head Kornegay, 73, a Mount Olive attorney who practiced as Janice S. Head, P.A., passed away Jan. 3, 2025.

KENANSVILLE — With the start of a new year, many of us resolve to “do better,” sometimes pledging to eat healthier, exercise regularly, or spend less. One area of self-improvement we might want to consider is improving our digital skills — and East Carolina University is making it easy and affordable (free!) for people in eastern North Carolina to do just that.

MOUNT OLIVE — The University of Mount Olive (UMO) celebrated the remarkable achievements of two students by presenting them with the prestigious Dr. Thomas R. Morris Award during its December Commencement. The recipients, Axel Engren and David Matthew Morris, were recognized for their outstanding academic excellence and were each awarded $1,500.

GOLDSBORO — Twelve students have graduated from Cosmetology and Natural Hair Care Specialist courses as part of Wayne Community College’s Workforce Continuing Education Services.

Janice Head Kornegay, 73, a Mount Olive attorney who practiced as Janice S. Head, P.A., passed away Jan. 3, 2025.

KENANSVILLE — With the start of a new year, many of us resolve to “do better,” sometimes pledging to eat healthier, exercise regularly, or spend less. One area of self-improvement we might want to consider is improving our digital skills — and East Carolina University is making it easy and affordable (free!) for people in eastern North Carolina to do just that.

MOUNT OLIVE — The New Year’s Eve Pickle Drop has been named among the 10 best New Year’s Eve Drops for 2024, for the second year in a row.