Berkeley Mall and Wayne County Public Schools have partnered to present a “Showcase of Excellence,” which will present artwork and other content produced by WCPS students for the public to enjoy throughout the year. Two new display boards were recently installed in the mall between Bath & Body Works and the Seymour Johnson Air Force…… read more »
Wayne Community College will enter another academic year taking precautions against the spread of COVID-19. For the fall 2021 semester, the college will provide a variety of instruction modalities including face-to-face, hybrid, and online options, and will return to requiring face coverings for students, employees, and visitors on campus, the college announced Tuesday. Effective immediately,…… read more »
The Down East Coal Ash Environmental and Social Justice Coalition holds its quarterly meeting this evening. The meeting is being held virtually on Zoom beginning at 7 PM. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the meeting will also cover the need to vaccinate in the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) community. Zoom Meeting ID: 936…… read more »
The Goldsboro volleyball team opened its season with a 25-19, 25-14, 26-24 against county rival Southern Wayne on Tuesday evening. Anna Summerlini logged three kills and seven aces to lead Southern Wayne, and Allie Lane finished the game with eight assists, five digs and four aces. Southern Wayne and Goldsboro will both return to the volleyball court on Thursday.…… read more »
Whitley McCoy had a team-high eight kills, while Alaina Johnson finished the game with seven kills, but Princeton fell to C.B. Aycock on Tuesday afternoon 23-25, 25-17, 21-25, 18-25. London Cook, Kayleigh Klein and Mikalah Dale each had four kills for the Bulldogs. Cook also served four aces. The loss moves the Bulldogs’ record to 0-1. With the win, C.B. Aycock improves its…… read more »
C.B. Aycock got the job done in its season opener against Goldsboro. Austin Sawkiw scored the game’s only goal, and the Golden Falcons defeated the Cougars 1-0 in non-conference action on Tuesday evening. “I thought our ball movement was good, but I’m not content on the performance, though. I think we definitely take it another…… read more »
Masks will be required in all Wayne County Government facilities. Tuesday, the county commissioners voted 6 – 1 to make masks mandatory for anyone entering a Wayne County Government building. Commissioner Bevan Foster made the motion and wanted it to remain in effect for more than 30 days. County Manager Craig Honeycutt says there are…… read more »
On Friday, members of the Wayne County Sheriff’s Aggressive Criminal Enforcement Team conducted a traffic stop on Highway 581 N for a motor vehicle violation. The vehicle was searched and illegal narcotics were reportedly found. 31-year-old Jesse J. Barnett of Goldsboro was arrested and charged with Felony Possession of Methamphetamine and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. …… read more »
Meet Simmie! This sweet girl is 1-2 years old. She was the Pet of the Week this morning on Goldsboro’s Greatest Hits 1150 and 98.3. Simmie is waiting at the Wayne County Animal Shelter to find she FUR-ever home! To make an appointment at Wayne County Animal Services call 919-731-1439 option “0” or email [email protected] Click here…… read more »
As coronavirus numbers continue to rise in the state, Governor Roy Cooper visited a vaccination clinic in Lenoir County on Tuesday. He was asked if he would need to put a statewide mask mandate or capacity limits back in place. Cooper says all options are on the table. The governor continued to urge everyone to…… read more »
