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  • West makes history with golf tourney win

    West makes history with golf tourney win

    Lee West might only be 16 years old, but he is well experienced when it comes to a golf course.


  • Former Wayne County teacher leaves estate to charity

    After a lifetime of service to the community as an elementary school teacher of 30 years, the late Geraldine Whitfield Brewer’s legacy will continue to serve others.


  • Glory in the room; The Temple of the Holy Spirit

    Glory in the room; The Temple of the Holy Spirit

    When God’s glory fills the room (which is our temple) with the Holy Spirit, it always produces a witness. To say that there is “Glory in the room,” means that we should let our light shine forth for Jesus no matter where we are and no matter where we venture…


  • How personal is your praise?

    How personal is your praise?

    Every day that God saw and sees fit to open my eyes and yours, this is truly a good enough reason to give Him praise. The real question is, how personal is your praise? When gathered with family and friends, are you alone in it? According to the Bible, personal…


  • Carver High alumni Wynn carries on multi-generational family history

    Carver High alumni Wynn carries on multi-generational family history

    Dr. Tanya Wynn has been named the new National President of the Carver High School Alumni and Friends Association, stepping into a role deeply rooted in her family history. This role had previously been held by the Mayor of Mount Olive, Dr. Jerome Newton.


  • Tigers give back: James Kenan hosts annual youth camp and basketball showcase

    Tigers give back: James Kenan hosts annual youth camp and basketball showcase

    WARSAW — Summer basketball tipped off in a big way at James Kenan High School as the Tigers hosted their third annual Summer Basketball Youth Camp, bringing together approximately 60 young athletes from Warsaw and surrounding communities for a three-day event focused on skill development, mentorship, and community engagement.


  • Separate yourselves from those wicked folk; God made you a new creature in Christ

    Separate yourselves from those wicked folk; God made you a new creature in Christ

    When I became a born-again Christian, I remember I use to question everything, like, “Why can’t I still hang out with my friends who drink and party,” or “What’s wrong with still being around those who pass judgment and gossip?” I could go on and on, but truthfully, the more…


  • UMO graduate Davis Byrd earns spot at NC State vet school

    UMO graduate Davis Byrd earns spot at NC State vet school

    MOUNT OLIVE — In Beautancus, North Carolina, farming is more than an occupation. It is a way of life, one that shaped Davis Byrd long before he submitted a veterinary school application.


  • Four WCC graduates named NC State Goodnight scholars

    Four WCC graduates named NC State Goodnight scholars

    GOLDSBORO — Recent Wayne Community College graduates Ely Charqueno, Michael Lane, Seth Lazarus, and Alejandro Rivera have been accepted into North Carolina State University’s Goodnight Transfer Scholars Program, receiving full-tuition scholarships.


  • Alan Johnson’s journey from Mount Olive to National Agribusiness Leadership

    Alan Johnson’s journey from Mount Olive to National Agribusiness Leadership

    MOUNT OLIVE — Today, Alan Johnson helps guide national strategy for a portfolio of agricultural products used by farmers across the United States. As a National Product Manager for BASF, the University of Mount Olive alumnus works with teams across the country to support growers and strengthen one of the…


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