A Goldsboro man is facing a child abuse charge after an infant in his care was exposed to heroin. Wayne County deputies were called to 104 N. Fernwood Place in reference to an 11-month-old needing … more

Wayne County residents rejected a one-quarter cent sales tax and use referendum placed on the ballot for Tuesday’s Primary Election. If approved, the tax would have generated enough money to add classrooms to overcrowded schools and make needed repairs... more

MOUNT OLIVE — The University of Mount Olive Board of Trustees has appointed former Johnston County School Superintendent Dr. Ed Croom as their interim president. Dr. Croom will replace Dr. David Poole who resigned from the University of Mount Olive effective Feb. 27 to pursue new opportunities. more

A call on two suspicious vehicles parked outside of a closed business led to the discovery of more than 17 pounds of crystal methamphetamine Tuesday, March 3. Deputies of the Wayne County … more

PIKEVILLE — A Wayne County woman died and a man suffered severe injuries in a Tuesday night shooting, sheriff’s deputies said Wednesday. Donnie Rae’Kwan Henry, 23, called 911 to … more

RALEIGH — A North Carolina person has tested positive for novel coronavirus (COVID-19), according to a release from the office of Gov. Roy Cooper. The test, conducted by North Carolina State … more

RALEIGH — During March — which U.S. presidents have proclaimed as Red Cross Month for more than 75 years — the Red Cross honors its volunteer heroes and asks everyone to be a hero for people in … more

Revival begins Thursday Revival will be held at Saint Luke Missionary Baptist Church, 3414 Summerlins Crossroad Road, Mount Olive on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. The ministers for the week are: … more

Greetings and love from the Wesley Smith Chapel community. I pray that each and everyone had a great, safe and blessed weekend. Several events are coming up at local churches. Holly Grove … more

Wayne County Public Schools and the Wayne County Health Department are asking residents, students, staff and families to join the district in preparing for sicknesses including the flu and the … more

A Dudley woman was among four arrested on drug charges after they were rounded up in a joint law enforcement operation of the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office and the North Carolina Department of … more

The University of Mount Olive anticipates offering two new degrees in the fall of 2020 pending approval from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. Students can … more