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H. D. Grady brings UMO values to Chamber leadership role
MOUNT OLIVE — H. D. Grady, a 2013 graduate of Mount Olive College and owner of Mount Olive Motor Company, has been named Chair of the Mount Olive Area Chamber of Commerce, assuming a leadership role dedicated to supporting local businesses, strengthening economic development, and fostering deeper collaboration throughout the…
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WCC holds topping out ceremony for agriculture building
GOLDSBORO — Wayne Community College held a topping out ceremony for its new agriculture building, marking a milestone in the construction process.
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NC Lt. Gov. Rachel Hunt visits WCC
GOLDSBORO — North Carolina Lt. Gov. Rachel Hunt visited Wayne Community College on Monday, May 18, as part of her Future-Ready North Carolina tour.
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TEXAS — Cheryl Brock Pappan, 76, of Wichita Falls was called home surrounded by the love of family and friends who will forever cherish her kindness, strength, and generous heart.
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Ruth K. Emmer
Mrs. Ruth Karla Steckmeier Emmer, age 91, passed away just as she lived: peacefully, gently, and quietly, on Saturday, April 4, 2026. She had been living at Terra Bella Assisted Living Center in Southern Pines, where she was loved and cared for by family and staff during the last year…
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WCC to hold Spring Fine Arts Festival
GOLDSBORO — Wayne Community College will hold its annual Spring Fine Arts Festival on Thursday, April 30, providing an evening of visual and performing arts for the community to enjoy.
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Sampson man charged in father’s death
A 29-year-old Sampson County man is behind bars today, charged in connection with the death of his father, who was found dead the day after Christmas.
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Mount Olive mayor stripped of myriad duties
During a special called meeting Thursday, the Mount Olive Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to limit Mayor Jerome Newton’s authority over town matters, including access to town employees and town offices.
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Town board strips mayor of some authority, violates law by going into closed meeting
MOUNT OLIVE — The town’s mayor, Jerome Newton, has even less authority now than when he took office, as The Mount Olive Board of Commissioners in a special meeting today voted unanimously to significantly limit his authority.
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Rotary of Mount Olive remains dedicated to community
Rotary of Mount Olive celebrated the start of its 102nd year in January, a notable milestone for any club, but especially one in a town the size of Mount Olive.
