During its monthly meeting this week, the Wayne County Board of Education approved the following principal change: Eastern Wayne Middle assistant principal, Edward “E.J.” Cromartie, Jr, was named the principal of Mount Olive Middle. Mr. Cromartie has 15 years of public education experience. He has served as an assistant principal at Brogden Middle, North Drive…… read more »
Monthly Archives: January 2021
WCPS Announces School Administration Change
County Revises COVID-19 Vaccination Registration Process
Wednesday, Wayne County was one of the first health departments in North Carolina to begin vaccinating Phase 1B Group 1 individuals. Due to the overwhelming demand for the COVID-19 vaccine for individuals 75 and older, the County has revised its process in order to streamline our registration. Starting Thursday, Jan. 7, the County will open a COVID-19 Vaccine…… read more »
Cooper Extends Modified Stay-At-Home Order
Governor Roy Cooper is extending North Carolina’s modified stay-at-home order. Wednesday, Gov. Cooper announced the executive order would remain in place for an additional three weeks. The modified stay-at-home order requires residents to stay home between the hours of 10 PM and 5 AM. Gov. Cooper says residents are urged to not go places indoors…… read more »
North Carolina News – January 6
TECH COMPANIES-OFFICES Tech firms planning offices despite work-from-home trend RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The coronavirus pandemic has forced many people to work from home, but there are signs that office life will continue in North Carolina’s Research Triangle. The Raleigh News & Observer reported Wednesday that some tech firms are planning new offices in the…… read more »
Volleyball: Goldsboro Wins First Conference Title In School History (PHOTO GALLERY)
During a historic and unprecedented volleyball season, the Goldsboro volleyball team has played every game as if it could be their last game. The Cougars’ mentality is the cornerstone of success for a group of players who have come together as a team at the right time. So, on Tuesday night, the Cougars made history.…… read more »
County Working To Increase COVID Vaccination Efforts
The COVID-19 vaccine is here and Wayne County is ramping up efforts to start vaccinating the public. Wayne County Health Director Dr. Brenda Weis gave an update on the rollout of the vaccine during Tuesday’s Wayne County Board meeting. Dr. Weis says the health department received 900 doses as of Monday. She says the challenge…… read more »
Shooting Victim Succumbs To Injuries
The victim in last week’s shooting in Wayne County has passed away. While further details were not available, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed the victim in the December 29th shooting has succumbed to his injuries. Around 8:30 p.m. on December 29th, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to the 700 block of…… read more »
DEPUTIES: Impaired Suspect Flees Traffic Stop
On Saturday, the Goldsboro Police Department was notified of a possible intoxicated motorist attempting to leave a residence. Wayne County Sheriff’s deputies were in the area but found the vehicle was unoccupied at the time. Deputies kept an eye on the vehicle and eventually watched it leave the residence. The vehicle was pulled over for…… read more »
Local Congressmen Have High Hopes For New Session
(NORTH CAROLINA NEWS NETWORK) — A new Congress was sworn in on Sunday. Newly elected and re-elected lawmakers on Capitol Hill took the oath of office, including North Carolina congressmen G.K. Butterfield and Greg Murphy. Congressman Butterfield tells WITN he’s especially interested in providing infrastructure relief to rural communities, including investments for Wayne and neighboring counties.…… read more »
Police Investigate Goldsboro Armed Robbery
Just after 2 AM on Monday, officers with the Goldsboro Police Department were dispatched to the Speedway gas station on the 400 block of E. New Hope Road in reference to a robbery that had just occurred. The reporting party told responding officers that two black males entered the business and took property from the…… read more »
