The 4th Fighter Wing Medical Group is hosting a COVID-19 mass vaccine line for authorized TRICARE beneficiaries at the Seymour Johnson Air Force Base Fitness Center. On Friday, April 9th, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, first and second doses of the Pfizer vaccine are available for anyone 16 years of age and…… read more »
Monthly Archives: April 2021
SJAFB Plans COVID Mass Vaccine Line For Friday
Bridge Near Wayne-Duplin County Line To Be Replaced
A 69-year-old bridge that has become obsolete and requires increasing maintenance on the Wayne-Duplin County line will be replaced. Bennetts Bridge Road where it spans the Northeast Cape Fear River will not close to traffic when work begins next month; a temporary bridge will be erected alongside the one to be demolished. Drivers should slow…… read more »
Arts Council Plans CommUnity Painting Day
Help the Arts Council of Wayne County turn Art Alley into an Art Garden. The arts Council in Downtown Goldsboro is holding its second CommUnity Painting Day on Sunday from 10 AM – 2 PM. The event is free and no registration is required. Participants are asked to wear masks. Donations of garden supplies will…… read more »
Master Gardener Pre-Order Plant Sale Underway
Wayne County Extension Master Gardeners are holding a pre-order spring plant sale! Orders are already being accepted. Due to limited availability, orders will only be accepted by bringing them to Wayne County Cooperative Extension office (3114B Wayne Memorial Drive, Goldsboro). No mail in orders will be accepted. Once availability is confirmed, you can secure your…… read more »
AP Emissions Technologies To Add 96 Jobs In Wayne County
Governor Roy Cooper has announced AP Emissions Technologies, an automotive exhaust manufacturer, will create 96 new jobs in Wayne County. The company will invest $400,000 to expand its e-commerce operations in Goldsboro. “North Carolina-grown companies, like AP Emissions Technologies know the strength of our workforce, economy and quality of life,” said Governor Cooper. “We are…… read more »
North Carolina News – April 7
BOY SHOT-ARREST Police: Teen charged in shooting that struck boy, 4, in arm WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — Police in North Carolina say they’ve arrested a 17-year-old in connection with a shooting that left a 4-year-old boy wounded. The Winston-Salem Journal reported Tuesday that teenager is accused by the city’s police of firing a gun from…… read more »
PIC OF THE DAY: Playing Outside
This is 1-year-old Ethan Burch. He was spotted playing with his toys in the fresh-cut grass Tuesday afternoon at the North Duplin softball game. Burch appeared to be having more fun playing than watching the game. … read more »
Softball: Rosewood Bounces Back With A Win Against Hobbton (PHOTO GALLERY)
After dropping a game against Princeton on Monday, the Rosewood softball team bounced back with a 13-3 win against Hobbton on Tuesday. With the win, the Eagles improved their record to 5-2 overall and 4-2 in the Carolina 1A Conference. The Eagles now have a week off but will be back in action on Apr.…… read more »
Softball: North Duplin Dominates Lakewood (PHOTO GALLERY)
North Duplin won its fifth game in a row with a 20-1 victory against Lakewood on Tuesday evening. The Rebels are now 5-0 overall and 5-0 in the Carolina 1A Conference. North Duplin will next face Hobbton on Monday.… read more »
WCPS To Honor Top Staff At Virtual Celebration
On May 6, Wayne County Public Schools will hold a virtual celebration to honor the district’s 2021 Teacher of the Year, Assistant Principal, and Principal of the Year. With the first round of interviews complete, finalists for the Teacher of the Year, Assistant Principal and Principal of the Year programs have been named – one…… read more »
