Tuesday, March 19, 2024

			
				                                Tractors rolled through town during last year’s Faison Farmers’ Parade. This year’s parade, to step off at 11 a.m., Saturday, March 23, will be followed by a day-long celebration that will include vendors, music, and a classic/antique car and tractor show. The event is sponsored by the Faison Improvement Group. (Steve Herring|mountolivetribune.com)

Faison Farmers’ Parade to kick off day-long celebration March 23

FAISON — Last year the Faison Farmers’ Parade lasted almost an hour; this year it will be just the start of a day-long event featuring numerous vendors, a DJ, and a car and tractor show.


			
				                                Kaitlyn Kenan, a first generation college student from Chinquapin, NC, talks about what the scholarship has meant to her.

UMO students benefit from Whitehead scholarships

Since the 2018-19 academic year, the University of Mount Olive (UMO) has been receiving support from the Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation to fund scholarships for Christian women. Over 60 UMO female students have benefited from the fund since its inception, and there are currently 25 UMO Lettie Pate Whitehead scholars for this academic year. The University receives approximately $90,000 annually to assist these young women with their scholastic endeavors. The students hail from North Carolina, South Carolina, and Florida. They represent a variety of majors including education, agribusiness, recreation and leisure studies, veterinary bioscience, psychology, and nursing.


			
				                                Emma Davis, 4, was one of the youngest of the some 125 volunteers who helped during the Saturday, March 2, workday at Westbrook Park and Kids World Playground sponsored by Mount Olive Friends of the Park. The public is invited to the nonprofit’s next meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 21, at Mount Olive American Legion Post 103 on North Chestnut St. (Steve Herring|mountolivetribune.com)

Volunteers work so others can safely play, enjoy Westbrook Park and Kids World Playground

Mount Olive Friends of the Parks President Tony Martin has been volunteering in the town’s parks for almost 25 years. Saturday, March 2, will be one of the days he will always remember.


			
				                                Southeastern Cancer Care board member Holly Hardee, Jenna Thorton, Dawn Womble, and Director Emma Barnes at the Cures for the Colors Gala last year.

Cures for the Colors Harmony for Hope Gala promises night of inspiration, support• Get...

GOLDSBORO — The Cures for the Colors Harmony for Hope Gala on April 13th is quickly approaching, and tickets are selling fast. The event is a fundraiser for Southeastern Cancer Care and promises to be an inspiring and entertaining evening while raising support for those battling cancer.


			
				                                Southern Wayne senior E’lla Boykin, middle, gets a kiss from his mom, Inez Wright, after signing a letter-of-intent to play football at Barton College. At left is Boykin’s step-father, Christopher Wright. (Rudy Coggins|mountolivetribune.com)

Saints’ Boykin headed to Barton College

DUDLEY — Look up the word versatility in the dictionary and you just might find a picture of E’lla Boykin.


			
				                                Joined by his mom Emily (right), Southern Wayne senior Tyrick Hall signed a letter-of-intent to play football next fall at NC A&T State University in Greensboro. (Rudy Coggins|mountolivetribune.com)

Saints’ Hall signs with NC A&T State University

DUDLEY — Tyrick Hall fulfilled a lifelong dream.


			
				                                University of Mount Olive alum watches a fly ball sail over the fence at Scarborough Field during his career with the Trojans. (Rudy Coggins|mountolivetribune.com)

UMO alum Casbarro receives unexpected honor

“Captain” Jack Casbarro recalled the fateful afternoon then-University of Mount Olive head baseball coach Carl Lancaster asked to meet with him.


			
				                                North Duplin’s Donovan Armwood (44) draws Wilson Prep defender David Ellis into the paint and dishes the ball off to teammate Micah Lesesane during second-half play Tuesday. (Rudy Coggins|mountolivetribune.com)

Tigers silence Rebels early in third-round battle

WILSON — Good endings leave lasting impressions.


			
				                                Spring Creek head coach Chad Kirby has his team off to a 2-2 start after a five-inning, mercy-rule victory over Hobbton on Tuesday. (Rudy Coggins|mountolivetribune.com)
                                Spring Creek head coach Chad Kirby has his team off to a 2-2 start after a five-inning, mercy-rule victory over Hobbton on Tuesday. (Rudy Coggins|mountolivetribune.com)

Prep roundup: Gator softball cruises past Hobbton

NEWTON GROVE — Spring Creek cranked out four extra-base hits Tuesday evening and claimed an 11-1, mercy-rule triumph over Hobbton.