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Southern Wayne graduate, Bethany Tadlock, left was named the first-ever recipient of the Trooper Nolan Sanders Foundation Scholarship. The scholarship is awarded to a student who exemplifies the qualities of someone called to serve the residents of their community. ‘Bethany’s academics, community service and participation in various clubs and organizations made her an excellent choice to receive this year’s scholarship,’ said Alexis Sanders, who is on Tadlock’s right. The scholarship is named in honor of the late Trooper Nolan J. Sanders, who died in the line of duty on March 27, 2020.

First recipient of Trooper Sanders scholarship

6/23/22

The North Duplin Junior/Senior High School Class of 1962 recently held its 60th reunion June 4 at the Beautancus Community Building. Thirteen members attended the celebration. Front row, from left, are Betty King Obremski, Nancy Carol Rose Pulley, Carroll Sutton, Joan Smith Swinson and Romona (Jo Ann Cole) Heirling. Back row, from left, are Glenn King, Ronald Oates, Mary Linda Pridgen Sutton, LaDonna Miller Phillips, Geraldine Winders Deaves, Neverne Britt, Delano Hill and Ronnie Daughters.

Still going strong

6/22/22

Southern Wayne head varsity girls basketball coach Ricky Lofton has been named the 2021-22 Quad County 3A Conference coach of the year. The Saints finished 23-1 overall and advanced to the second round of the NC High School Athletic Association playoffs. Southern Wayne enjoyed its most successful season on the hardwood since 1989 when Gaynor O’Donnell led the Saints to 27 wins and an appearance in the sectional finals. That team finished 27-1 and won the Mideastern 4A regular-season and tournament titles. O’Donnell eventually signed with East Carolina, which was coached by Cathy Andruzzi at the time.

Saints’ Lofton recognized

3/8/22

The Carolina Patriots Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution presented three DAR Good Citizen Awards to local high school seniors during a recent meeting. From left, are award recipients North Duplin’s Maria Rojas, the daughter of Ovidio and Francisca Rojas; and Spring Creek’s Destiny Wilson, the daughter of John and Terry Wilson. Not pictured is Southern Wayne’s Alexander Groves, the son of Erin Groves and Jack Whaley. The award, presented by Marilynn Hroza, is given to students that have been selected from their schools based on their school record, character and high recommendations of school and community leaders. The students demonstrated outstanding achievements in school, extracurricular activities, community and volunteer service.

Good Citizens recognized

3/8/22

One-year-old Collins Taylor is held by her mother, Savannah, as they meet Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus on Friday evening.

Mount Olive welcomes Christmas season

The town of Mount Olive rang in the Yuletide season Saturday with a Christmas parade downtown. more

12/7/21

Foursome wins tournament that supports UMO

The foursome of, from left, Sprunt Hill, Will Caughron, Kyle Best and Eric Williams won the 2021 Friendly Mart/Michael Martin Memorial Golf Tournament with an 18-under-par 53 last on Thursday … more

CONTRIBUTED PHOTO | 8/27/21

Celebrating 100 years of Armelia Ashford

Members of the St. Mark Free Will Baptist Church community honored mother Armelia Ashford with a 100th birthday celebration walk-through in their fellowship hall last Saturday afternoon. more

6/24/21

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