Sam Jones, Olympian and basketball All-American, awarded The Order of the Long Leaf Pine
Leora “Sam” Jones was just having fun playing backyard basketball with her childhood friends growing up in Mount Olive.
WBC holding Youth Sunday
In recognition of Youth Sunday, the Warsaw Baptist Church youth will conduct the Sunday, Feb. 9 service, beginning with 11 a.m. worship. Teens Addison Haney and Brantley Frederick will deliver the message, and the youth choir and quartet will sing. In addition the WBC Youth Stick Ministry team will provide a dramatic musical presentation. A spaghetti fund-raising will be held immediately after worship service in Powell Hall, with proceeds benefiting an upcoming youth summer camp experience.
Lady Warriors prove too much for Spring Creek
Eastern Wayne’s Lady Warriors proved too much for the home team Tuesday night, as Spring Creek’s Lady Gators fell to the visitors 56-36 in front of an enthusiastic crowd eager to witness this anticipated clash.
Town board tables possible action on possible contract for town manager search until Thursday
Mount Olive town commissioners Monday night kicked a decision on how to proceed in the search for a new town manager down the road for a few days.
Mount Olive employees under SBI investigation named
Watia “Tia” Best, 37, and Rashonte Pettit, 31, have been identified as the two Mount Olive town employees under investigation by the State Bureau of Investigation for possible misconduct.
WCC seeks entries for photo contest highlighting climate change; deadline Feb. 28
In Greenland, climate change looks like a rapidly melting ice sheet. In Southern California, it looks like raging wildfires. Off Australia’s coast, it looks like degradation of the Great Barrier Reef.
Mexican “Consulate on Wheels” returns to WCC
GOLDSBORO — Wayne Community College will once again host the Mexican “Consulate on Wheels” to allow Mexican citizens to get identification documents.
UMO named Safest College Campus in North Carolina
MOUNT OLIVE — The University of Mount Olive (UMO) has once again earned the distinction of being the Safest College Campus in North Carolina according to Niche’s 2025 Safest College Campuses rankings. This marks the fourth consecutive year that UMO has held the top spot in the state. Additionally, UMO was named the 9th safest campus in America, reflecting the university’s unwavering commitment to student safety and well-being.
Planting a SEED: Vargas finds career path through WCC Pre-Apprenticeship Program
GOLDSBORO — Alan Rangel Vargas participated in Wayne Community College’s first pre-apprenticeship program last summer to explore career opportunities. His experience in the program opened many doors for him, including a registered apprenticeship with Mt. Olive Pickle Company.
SBI investigating two town employees for possible misconduct
Two Mount Olive town employees are being investigated by the State Bureau of Investigation for possible misconduct. Both employees were suspended without pay effective Thursday afternoon, Jan. 30.