James Kenan Tigers dominate Rosewood Eagles in homecoming matchup
GOLDSBORO — The James Kenan Tigers came out strong and never looked back in a commanding 49-7 victory over the Rosewood Eagles in the Eagles’ homecoming game.
Nationally recognized scholar to headline Harrison Lecture at UMO
MOUNT OLIVE — The University of Mount Olive will host renowned scholar Dr. Diana Walsh Pasulka as the featured speaker for the annual Vivian B. Harrison Lecture on Wednesday, October 8, in Rodgers Chapel.
Spring Creek Gators vs. Greene Central Rams: A battle to the final whistle
In a fast-paced and physical matchup, the Spring Creek Gators and the Greene Central Rams went head-to-head in a thrilling game that delivered plenty of action, intensity, and dramatic moments. Battling back and forth until the final whistle.
Local event to offer benefit services to veterans
The Wayne County Veterans and Patriots Coalition, Inc. is hosting Wayne County Stand Down 2025 as a way to offer services to veterans from Wilson, Lenior, Johnston, Sampson and Duplin counties.
Packed house greets town board, seeks answers
With almost every seat occupied, tension and frustration were obvious throughout the Mount Olive Board of Commissioners meeting Monday night.
It’s fair time!
The 76th annual Wayne County fair will be held starting Sept. 15. Information about the fair, including a daily schedule, tickets and entertainment can be found at https://waynefair.com
Saints outlast Cougars in overtime thriller, 32–26
Fans were treated to a nail biting showdown as the Saints and Cougars battled into overtime, with the Saints ultimately pulling out a 32–26 victory. The Pre-Game Interview with Coach Stephan Allard was impactful. He acknowledged this was a rivalry and planned to keep the team poised and morale high during the game because this one would be a big test. In the county, bragging rights were also on the line.
The enduring is your beginning, not your ending
Looking back, what many things can you say you have endured yet overcome? Even when you overcome a thing, a person, a situation, loss, divorce, or depression, it doesn’t mean that other things aren’t going to arise to test your endurance once again. It’s just like enduring trials and tribulations or going through Spiritual Warfare, but truth be told, the enduring is your beginning, not your ending. The Bible tells us in the (NKJV) of Matthew 24:13 “But he who endures to the end will be saved,” meaning that the one who perseveres in their faith until the end, whether the end of their life or a major period of tribulation, will ultimately receive salvation.
Three suspects ID’ed in larceny of lottery tickets, gift cards
The Warsaw Police Department, in cooperation with the Jacksonville Police Department, Onslow County Sheriff’s Office, Beulaville Police Department, Clinton Police Department, North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement (ALE), and the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI), has identified three individuals believed to be responsible for a widespread fraud scheme targeting retail stores across Eastern North Carolina and multiple other states.