Dr. Eric Barnes was surprised and honored when he was notified of his selection as the Juvenile Justice section’s 2021 Teacher of the Year. After all, he felt plenty of teachers were worthy of the honor not only at Lenoir Youth Development Center, but at every statewide facility that worked during a pandemic. Dr. Barnes,…… read more »
The organizers of the Foundation of Wayne Community College Invitational have declared it to be a success for students. The 29th annual event netted more than $165,000 for tuition scholarships and program and facility enhancements for the college. The funds came from tournament sponsorships combined with a virtual auction, putting contest, and a 50/50 drawing.…… read more »
Wayne County Post 11 lost its first game of the season 8-2 against Davidson Post 8 in the N.C. American Legion Fast Pitch Softball State Tournament. However, Post 11 still has a chance to win a state championship. Wayne County will face Robeson Post 8 in a rematch at 10 a.m. tomorrow, with the winner facing Davidson in…… read more »
MAN DROWNS Virginia man drowns at North Carolina beach EMERALD ISLE, N.C. (AP) — Officials say a Virginia man drowned at a North Carolina beach on Monday. The Town of Emerald Isle says emergency services were called for a report of a man in the water who needed assistance and he was pulled from the…… read more »
Opposing offensive lines have had little success slowing down Eastern Wayne’s Jaikwez Woresly over the past few seasons. Various college coaches have noticed Woresly’s talents on the football field, and he recently made his college decision official. On Monday, Woresly signed a national letter of intent to play football at Fayetteville State University. Playing along the defensive line…… read more »
Masks will be optional in Wayne County Public Schools this coming academic year. Monday evening, the Wayne County Board of Education debated the latest recommendations for safely returning students to the classroom as the COVID-19 pandemic continues and cases surge in North Carolina. School board members Jennifer Strickland and Wade Leatham argued the masking decision should…… read more »
Goldsboro City Council members are now deciding who they want to be the city’s next mayor. Monday evening, the council listened to presentations from the eight qualified applicants seeking the mayor’s office. The applicants are: Stefanie Love Bostic Elton R. Brewington David Leonard Craig Walter David Ham Charles Edward Henry Alicia Britt Pierce Roderick Cornell…… read more »
Operation Unite Goldsboro holds a special Back To School Community Roundtable this week. The online event will be held via Zoom Thursday evening, August 5, at 7 PM. Invited organizations include Wayne County Public Schools, the Boys and Girls Club, YMCA, Goldsboro Parks and Rec, Communities Supporting Schools of Wayne County, Partnership for Children of…… read more »
The Housing Opportunities and Prevention of Evictions (HOPE) Program has announced program changes to accept referrals of tenants from landlords and increase financial awards to North Carolina households that apply for pandemic-related rent and utility assistance. The new guidelines aim to help even more renters get back on their feet while also assisting landlords that…… read more »
Around 7 AM Sunday, the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office responded to a disturbance report the Speedway gas station on the 1600 block of Highway 11/55. A suspect had allegedly gotten into an argument with another individual in the parking lot and damaged a vehicle. The clerks saw the commotion, called 911 and locked the store…… read more »
