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Representatives from WCC and Smithfield Foods attended the AACC’s Awards of Excellence Gala to receive a trophy as Outstanding College/Corporate Partnership Award finalists. Pictured, from left, are: Smithfield Foods Vice President of Community Development Steve Evans, WCC Executive Director of Apprenticeships and Career Development Kristie Sauls, WCC President Patty Pfeiffer, and Smithfield Foods Talent Development Training Specialist Clarence Scott. (Courtesy photo)

WCC, Smithfield Foods recognized at national conference

This year’s Student Government Association officers received plaques at the Student Recognition Ceremony. Pictured from left to right are Madelyn Luethje, Jeannine Cone, Hannah Rhodes, and Dyllan Cardoza. (Courtesy photo)

Students honored at annual recognition ceremony

The Bison Community Concert Band will perform a variety of musical selections at their spring concert.(Courtesy photo)

Bison Community Concert Band to perform at WCC

Mount Olive Commissioner Delreese Simmons, right, questions why the town provides $5,000 annually to the Mount Olive Area Chamber of Commerce while also footing some costs associated with the N.C. Pickle Festival during the board’s Tuesday, April 16, initial budget planning session. Mayor Jerome Newton, second from right, also wanted to know if the town could share in the revenues generated through the festival. Commissioner Barbara Kornegay, left, said that instead of guessing, the board needed to talk to Chamber and festival officials to get information about the event. Also pictured is Commissioner Vicky Darden. Board members said they also want information about the public transportation system the town participates in. (Steve Herring|mountolivetribune.com)

Some town board members question funding for Chamber, footing some costs for Pickle Festival without reaping any of the festival revenues

Faison-area man faces charge in fatal wreck

Lopez receives student leadership award

GOLDSBORO – Mario Lopez is the recipient of Wayne Community College’s Governor Robert W. Scott Student Leadership Award.

A North Duplin batter sends a pitch to the outfield in Thursday’s game against the Wayne Christian Eagles. The Lady Rebels ended the game with a 17-7 thumping of their opponent. (Photo by Sharon Holmes)

Lady Rebels dominate rematch against Eagles

CALYPSO — In a highly anticipated rematch between two formidable softball teams, the North Duplin Lady Rebels emerged victorious Thursday night against the Wayne Christian School Eagles with a commanding 17-7 win. The game, held at North Duplin High School, featured high winds at times, and a few showers that made play a bit difficult.

Cone earns Dallas Herring Achievement Award

GOLDSBORO – Wayne Community College’s 2024 Dallas Herring Achievement Award recipient is Jeannine Cone, a Cybersecurity student at the college.

Compact varieties of raspberries and other fruit are well suited to being grown in containers and small spaces. (Photo courtesy of MelindaMyers.com)

Grow fruit in containers

Have fun and enjoy picking fresh fruit right outside your door thanks to compact varieties you can grow in containers. Just clear some space on your patio, deck, balcony, or front steps that receives at least six hours of sunlight and get busy planting.

Cutting edge science event set for WCC

GOLDSBORO – Wayne Community College will hold an “NC Cutting Edge Science” event on Saturday, April 20 for children and their families.

Janet S. Pipkin, of Enfield, NC, died in her home on March 20, 2024.

Reentry Coordinator Brandi Matthews, right, shares reentry information at 2023’s Community Resources Day Party.

Reentry Council brings awareness to Second Chance Month

GOLDSBORO – The Wayne County Reentry Council will host activities in April to recognize Second Chance Month, a national effort to bring awareness to formerly incarcerated individuals’ reentry into society.

Charlotte Lane said the toughest part of showing her pig, Gilbert, was when he got excited and ran during the novice category at the Wayne County Junior Livestock Show and Sale. She described him as ‘pigheaded.’ (Steve Herring|mountolivetribune.com)

For many, the Wayne County Livestock Show and Sale is about family, tradition, animals

DUDLEY — For some participants, the Wayne County Junior Livestock Show and Sale is more than just an educational event — it is about family and tradition.

UMO to present ‘Savior…A Musical Experience’

The University of Mount Olive will perform “Savior…A Musical Experience” at 7:30 p.m. on April 11 at the Paramount Theatre in Goldsboro.

New executive director Anna Hinson is pictured with Arts Council board chairman Nathan Lean,left and board vice chairwoman Coral Villanueva, right.

Hinson to head Wayne Arts Council

In January, the Arts Council of Wayne County announced the beginning of an executive director search to identify the organization’s next leader. After an extensive process led by a search committee, the Board of Directors has announced the appointment of Anna Hinson.