Wayne County claims mercy-rule win Thursday evening. more

Dr. Theresa Cox is replacing John Bell at Wayne Middle/High Academy, while Bell is the new principal at C.B. Aycock. more

Candidate applications are available. more

GOLDSBORO — Small businesses facing economic challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic can get a lifeline. The Small Business Center at Wayne Community College is offering counseling to … more

An unprecedented 13-week shutdown of Mount Olive Town Hall due to the COVID-19 outbreak created a big learning opportunity for town authorities. “I think we all have learned now that Town … more

Charles Brown wants everyone to practice social distancing for their own safety. “I want residents to understand it is for their protection,” said Brown, the town manager of Mount … more

Jasmine Wilson, Lynette Wilson and Kim Smith — three teachers at Brogden Middle School — displayed surprise, shock, humility and gratitude after Wayne County Public Schools recognized them as top in their fields. more

The Mount Olive Town Board of Commissioners has called a special session June 29 to discuss the general fund and water and sewer budgets for the 2020-21 fiscal year. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. … more

Charles Brown is ready to re-open Mount Olive, which has been shuttered since mid-March due to COVID-19. “I just feel like I have moved from one place to another place,” the town … more

Over the past three weeks, a divided nation has sought answers for injustices and systemic racism that has all but shredded the fabric of society. The tragic death of George Floyd turned protests … more

Several water line projects, ongoing wastewater treatment plant improvements and installation of sidewalks along South Church Street are issues expected to get special attention as the town returns … more

Own a coffee shop? The idea never occurred to Amy Brogden. Until she had a conversation with her insurance manager. He suggested she go sit in a local coffee house, and see if people approach … more