UMO holding open house to show off cutting edge simulators
In a significant stride toward advancing nursing education, the University of Mount Olive has recently acquired three cutting-edge high-fidelity simulators, thanks to the Golden LEAF Foundation Grant. University officials will have those new advances on display during an open house Monday, April 15, 3 to 6 p.m., in the UMO Nursing Simulator lab, located on the second floor of the Communications Building. Attendees will have the opportunity to talk with current nursing students and faculty, see simulator demonstrations, and find out how these simulators are improving the educational nursing landscape.
Shirley Lane Britt
MOREHEAD CITY — Shirley Lane Britt, 87, of Morehead City, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, March 19, 2024.
Saints drop heartbreaker to unbeaten Wildcats
DUDLEY — Southern Wayne had its chances early to knock Quad County 3A baseball foe West Johnston from the unbeaten ranks Thursday evening.
Prep roundup: Saints, Gators settle for tie on soccer pitch
DUDLEY — Non-conference girls’ soccer rivals Southern Wayne and Spring Creek dueled to a 1-1 draw on the Doyle Whitfield Athletic Complex pitch Thursday evening.
Smithfield Foods establishes $250,000 scholarship program at UMO
Smithfield Foods has created an endowed scholarship program to benefit leaders of tomorrow from the University of Mount Olive in North Carolina.
Bryan receives top national Eagle Scout honor
Bill Bryan, executive chairman at Mt. Olive Pickle Co., has been presented the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award — the National Eagle Scout Association’s highest honor for Eagle Scouts.
Predicted rain cancels Faison Farmer’s Day Parade
With the prediction of showers and possible thunderstorms looming for Saturday, the Faison Improvement Group has opted to cancel the second annual Faison Farmer’s Day Parade and activities. No word yet on whether the event will be rescheduled for a later date. Watch the mountolivetribune.com for additional information about the event.
Gators drop baseball outing against American Leadership Academy
SEVEN SPRINGS — Reminders of Spring Creek’s success on the Carolina 1A baseball scene hang inside and outside the dugout.
Prep roundup: Rebels start league play in victorious fashion
SMITHFIELD — North Duplin launched defense of its Carolina 1A regular-season baseball crown with a 17-2, mercy-rule conquest of Neuse Charter on Tuesday evening.
Middle schoolers take the WCC stage
GOLDSBORO – Young thespians from Norwayne Middle School showcased their skills at Wayne Community College for a musical production of Seussical Jr.