The Wayne County Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Wayne County is designed to create a corps of leaders dedicated to the betterment of the community through service. Participation is open to persons who are recognized as emerging leaders, as well as those persons demonstrating leadership potential. Class meetings begin in September and continue once each month…… read more »
Kenneth Buchanan of Western North Carolina has joined the University of Mount Olive as Vice President for Business and Finance. In this position, he will be responsible for all financial and fiscal management aspects of the University, including providing leadership and coordination in the administrative, planning, accounting, and budgeting efforts of the University. Buchanan, who…… read more »
CORRECTIONS WORKER-DRUG CHARGES Correctional worker charged with bringing drugs into prison ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. (AP) — A former correctional unit housing manager at a North Carolina prison is facing several drug-related charges after law enforcement officials say she was caught bringing marijuana into the prison. The Daily Advance reports Vanessa Uniqua Spence of Elizabeth City…… read more »
On Monday evening, the C.B. Aycock volleyball team started off its season with a nail-biting 25-23, 20-25, 25-22, 25-23 victory against Neuse Charter. First-year head coach Jordyn McGhee also got her first win as the Golden Falcons’ head coach. “I think the girls proved that they wanted it. They came out and shined at the…… read more »
Everyone will be required to mask up while at Wayne County Public Schools. Tuesday afternoon, the Wayne County Board of Education reversed course and voted to require all students, staff and visitors to wear a mask while in a WCPS school building. That was after the school board heard from Assistant Superintendent Dr. Marcia Manning,…… read more »
Spring Creek started its season with a wild non-conference win against James Kenan on Monday afternoon. Down 3-1 at halftime, the Gators outscored James Kenan 6-2 in the second half and went on to win the match 7-5. Alex Carmona Morales and Jossue Pineda Hernandez each scored two goals, while Bryan Lopez Sanchez, Ozias Ntumba,…… read more »
Wayne County Sheriff’s deputies spotted a motorcycle traveling at a high rate of speed along U.S. 117 on Saturday. The deputies attempted to stop the motorcycle, but the rider refused to stop. After a brief pursuit, the motorcycle was laid down on a dirt street in the southern area of the county. The suspect, 36-year-old Kenneth…… read more »
A familiar face on the Goldsboro City Council will be the city’s new mayor. Monday evening, the council voted 4-1 to appoint David Ham the next Mayor of Goldsboro. Ham is currently the District 5 representative on the Goldsboro City Council. To avoid a potential conflict of interest, Ham was not allowed to vote for…… read more »
The University of Mount Olive campus will soon be abuzz with activity. New students move-in on August 21, returning students will arrive on August 23, and traditional classes are set to begin on August 24. Parents will, once again, be able to accompany and assist students during the move-in process. “We are eager to see…… read more »
The United Way of Wayne County will officially kick-off its 2021 Community Campaign at 11:00 AM during the Volunteer Fair on August 31st at The Maxwell Center. The Community Campaign is vital to the success of positively impacting 17,000 lives right here in Wayne County. Through the Community Campaign, UWWC is able to financially support…… read more »
